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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
18th Century Painted Gustavian Dresser / Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-made in the Netherlands in the late 1700s using oak and dovetail construction. The commode features three drawers with serpentine fronts and beautifully made dovetail jo...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Neoclassical Fruitwood Directoire Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An exquisite, early 19th century Louis XVI two drawer Neoclassical commode in the Directoire style. The chest is adorned with original lion head pulls on each of the drawers, along w...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid Century Two-Drawer Mahogany Commode Console By Paul Frankl, c1940s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of mid-century modern history. This stunning Mahogany and Nickel 2-Drawer Console Table, expertly designed by the celebrate...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

"Optimum" Glass and Walnut Chest of 14 Drawers by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum", designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', has a structure made in solid Pascoso walnut (1.57" x 1.57") and features 14 drawers placed side by side onto two ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Glass, Walnut

American Hepplewhite Cherry & Birds Eye Maple Graduated Chest of Drawers, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite cherry and birds eye maple chest with a carved molded top, four graduated drawers. mahogany cross banding, circular brass knobs...
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1810s American Hepplewhite Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Walnut Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Baroque walnut commode featuring three spacious drawers and compressed ball feet. The gently curved serpentine front is adorned with ornate, asymmetrical fittings. Rounded cr...
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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish. Note in the photos the slight distressing which compliments its age and brings out touches of the natural oak wood beneath. The graceful cabriolet feet, paneled sides, serpentine front and lower carved medallion all reflect its French country styling. This small dresser may also be used as a nightstand, with two short top drawers over the two longer lower drawers which all function smoothly. This chest of drawers has been restored so it is strong and stable. Any nicks, scratches, separation, etc are simply signs of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this chest. ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping quotes and timelines are estimates only. Buyer is required to notify us upon purchase if there are interior or exterior stairs, steps, or freight elevators...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint, Wood

18th Century Italian Walnut Two Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 18th century with two drawers and tapered legs. Step into the world of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite 18th-century walnut commode. The w...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures. Item features stunning marquetry inlay throughout, bronze hardware, bronze male and female faces, sha...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Industrial Wooden Cabinet with Original Handels, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Amazing industrial wooden cabinet with 20 drawers with original metal handles. This vintage filling cabinet was rescued from the famous KOH-I-N...
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Early 20th Century Czech Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning 19th-century French mahogany commode, crafted in the elegant Louis Philippe style. Its refined design showcases exquisite craftsmanship, with delicate detailing and gracef...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire
Located in Vo', Veneto
"Canterano" chest of drawers with flap/desk Measurements: H. 102 cm - W. 142 cm - D. 62 cm Period: 1600 Origin: Emilia - Italy Wood: Walnut, Poplar Description: Beautiful "Canteran...
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1650s European Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
George III mahogany chest on chest with the upper section having a dentil cornice and two short over three long drawers with original brass handles. The base having a brushing slide ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Unicate 80ies Shoe Shine Chair, Original by Werner Schmidt 1987 Art Collection
Located in Vienna, AT
Prototype Material used is beechwood.
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Borsani Tecno Two Chests of Drawers in Black and Granite Mid-Century Italy 1962s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of two "SE" container in wood and granite by Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1962. SE model, dark granite top, five drawers. Black lacquered wood structure. The granite shelves are rem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Granite

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century with some mount replacements) kingwood commode with 3 drawers and bronze trim with a marble top.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Neoclassical 3-Drawer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top with pronounced a...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Exquisite Hand Painted Chippendale Chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. An...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Impressive French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Parquetry Commode a Vantaux, after the model Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier du Roi Louis ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Brass Clad Three-Drawer Chest by Sarreid
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A brass classic. Love Sarreid? These chests are the epitome. Brass riveted three-drawer chest. Gorgeous patina. Made in Spain. Minor imperfections from age and use, but overall amaz...
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th C. Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1890 Gustavian Style Swedish painted distressed Dresser-Nightstand. Original brass hardware.
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1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A Pair Of Brass Clad Bedside Cabinets By Sarreid LTD
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass clad two drawer bedside or small commodes by Sarreid ltd Spain. Riveted top and edges, stood on four feet, with decorative handles. In their original condition, with ...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawer
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning antique Victorian mahogany campaign chest of drawers , with brass corner fittings & inset brass military drawer handles. This chest is of f...
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Petite Italian 1820s Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian petite walnut commode from the early 19th century, with butterfly veneer and five drawers. Created in Italy during the first quarter of the 19th century, this petite commo...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Painted Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style grey limestone painted bedside chest of drawers, the rectangular paneled top, and sides above four blind fret paneled drawers, on similar bracket feet. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique pine blanket chest dated 1763 on the back. The rectangular top with beveled trim opens to reveal a deep storage compartment. The ...
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1760s American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

Pair of 21th Gray-White Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of commodes or nightstands tables Biedermeir style, the commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabinetmaker and a craftsman lacquer. in beech wood, the bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

9 Drawers Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Bow Front Dresser Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
9 Drawers Art Deco Mid-Century Modern burl wood bow front dresser brass pulls mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Burl

Slender Elegant Maitland-Smith Tooled Leather Wrapped Wellington Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Maitland-Smith Wellington Chest with 7 Drawers. Crafted from wood with a bamboo-shaped frame, decorated to resemble tortoiseshell. The front features 7 drawers with beveled glass f...
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Late 20th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3976 Regency bow fronted chest of generous proportions, having figured top above 2 short and 3 long cockbeaded, string inlaid and oak lined d...
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1820s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers from northern Sweden made during the transition time between the Gustavian and Empire period. Made between 1810 and 1820 from painted pine with original faux paint. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

Chest in Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Anonymous. Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique French Louis XVI Semainier
Located in Austin, TX
French antique semainier in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French po...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Armoire or Cabinet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist armoire or cabinet. Unusual cabinet featuring sculpted panel doors, four large cubbies and four drawers, handsome bras...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful. There is no wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Swedish Rococo Parquetry Bombe Commode, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent three-drawer bombe commode dates to the mid-18th century and exemplifies the Swedish Rococo furniture style. The commode has a pleasing curvilinear shape, a sinuous line drawn by the high knees, flared legs, and outward swell of its three drawers. The serpentine shape is characteristic of Swedish Rococo commodes, as is the distinctive parquetry veneer and thin gilt handles. Each of the three wide drawers is decorated with parquetry borders...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820 Birchwood
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, birch veneered, 3 drawers, extendable on both sides with additional shelf, upper drawer with birch root wood inlay, lower drawer with arche...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Birch, Burl

Antique Gustation Style Hand Carved Painted Grey/ Green Chests
Located in Essex, MA
Antique Gustavian-style hand-carved and painted chests in a lovely soft gray and green coloring with oxidized gold accents. The chests are the perfect low height to use as nightsta...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 86 x 98 x 54 cm Description: Small and fine Biedermeier ches...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

A French Louis XVI Style Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
in the neoclassical taste, the rectangular top with turret rear and front corners over a conforming body with 3 paneled long drawers flanked by fluted turrets; all raised on turned t...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Circa 1765-80 George III English Straight-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1765-80 George III straight front chest of drawers, English. A handsome example with 2 short of 3 long graduated drawers. Mahogany. Raised on original shaped bracket feet. Orig...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers. 1st, 2nd and 4th drawers have functional locks with keys. Me...
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Victorian Walnut Semanier Chest with Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian narrow walnut and inlaid semanier, 7 drawer chest with a marble top.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Blue Washed French Country Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
With two short drawers above two long drawers, made with reclaimed pine with an antiqued and distressed washed blue painted finish. The scalloped and shaped top of oak in a natural f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Exquisite French 18th Century Oak Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite French Louis XV period bleached oak commode with richly carved drawer fronts, very decoratively carved apron and paneled sides on short cabriole legs. circa 1775.
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish Blue Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish bombé-shaped rococo chest of drawers with a curved front and sides. The chest of drawers has three spacious drawers, all with their original gilded bronze fittings. B...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Bedside Chests, washed/bleached Oak finish (pair)
Located in Uppingham, GB
Pair of Bedside chests with hand soft washed Oak finish. Mitred top Two overlap drawers resting on a raised apron & small tapering legs. Black iron handles. Can be made to measure,...
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2010s British French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two carved doors paneled with s...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Timeless Art Deco side table
Located in Greven, DE
This charming side table impresses with its timeless design and round shape. The fine amboina veneer gives the table a warm and elegant look that perfectly complements both classic a...
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20th Century German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Late 19th Century American Empire Chest of Drawers with Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome and robust late 19th century American Empire-style mahogany veneer chest of drawers with swivel vanity mirror, and two small drawers over four large drawers, made by the Cowan Furniture Company of Chicago. The perfect dresser in the guest room...
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Mahogany

Antique French Ebonized Louis XV Style Commode Completely Restored c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Ebonized Louis XV Style Commode or French Dresser that just came out of our Restoration department and is ready for immediate delivery. Our Antique Ebonized French Commode...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

1940s chest of drawers / archive cabinet by Danish cabinet maker. Oak and brass
Located in København K, 84
Mid-20th century Danish craftsmanship, one cannot overlook the exquisite elegance and sacral allure embodied within the masterful work of a 1940s Danish cabinetmaker. This archival chest, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, stands as a testament to the virtuosity and ingenuity of its creator. Fashioned from solid, patinated oak, the cabinet exudes a sense of timeless sophistication, its rich grain and warm hues inviting contemplation. Yet, it is not merely its materiality that captivates, but rather the sacred geometry inherent in its design. The cabinet assumes a form reminiscent of a revered reliquary, its silhouette evoking the solemnity of sacred spaces. At first glance, the cabinet presents itself with an air of modesty, its true grandeur hidden behind two brass piano-hinged front doors. These doors, adorned with a subtle sheen, offer a glimpse into the treasures concealed within. As they swing open with a gentle grace, they reveal a symphony of craftsmanship—a symphony composed of twelve meticulously crafted drawers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Ebonized Oak Stacked Box Chest by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box chest is a larger modified version of the stacked box nightstand. The piece features three drawers and an inset detail that can be finished with brass plating. Availa...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, 20th century Cherrywood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32" W x 19" ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Very Rare 15th C. Medieval English Carved Solid Oak Dowry Coffer with Drawer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exquisitely carved and well preserved Medieval England dowry coffer. Remarkable decorative "palm-arched" reliefs on the facade echo the design on the ...
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15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of English Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut Figural Ormolu Commodes. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English neoclassical style three-drawer commodes with a carved molded edge top, mahogany string inlays, figural ormolu filigree mounts with the...
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1880s English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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