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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Bandaji chest featuring a heavily decorated case with gleaming silver pierced grill work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is...
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19th Century Korean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Kai Kristiansen teak chest of drawers by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Kai Kristiansen teak chest of drawers. With five drawers. Produced by Feldballes Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark ca. 1960. Lovely detailing to handles.
In beautiful original conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Japanese Antique BK Middle Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan.
The material is mainly cedar w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional pair of 19th-century Swedish Gustavian chests embodies the elegance and restraint that define the Gustavian style. Painted in a soft, muted gray tone with a timeworn...
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19th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Louis Philippe Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this fine Italian antique chest of drawers dating back to the mid-19th century. Crafted from solid walnut, this chest of drawers boasts a sturdy constructio...
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19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2 Italian Art Deco Bedside Tables With Marble Top, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Italian Art Deco bedside tables with marble top, 1930s
Door and drawer inside. Brass handles.
Good condition.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Chests of Drawers in Biedermeier Style, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of chests of drawers with three drawers each in the Biedermeier style. Resting on ebonized feet, the cases feature a deeply curved apron. The central drawer is designed with a s...
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20th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1880, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Swedish dresser, crafted circa 1900, is a quintessential example of Gustavian style — celebrated for its restrained elegance and timeless appeal. Painted in a soft Gusta...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Jacques Adnet Chest of Drawers, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Olive green Chest of drawers with faux bamboo leather wrapped legs, recessed brass campaign handles.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany satinwood crossbanded rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above two short and two long cockbeed...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Shagreen Commode Bar with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The constellation commode...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan.
Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old.
It comes with a lock. ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Donald Deskey Streamlined Art Deco Chests, USA, Circa 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Donald Deskey Streamlined Art Deco Chests, USA, Circa 1930s
A striking matched pair of Art Deco chests are iconic examples of the streamlined modern aesthetic championed by ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Commode en pin vintage des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Commode vintage des années 70, en bois de pin, 5 tiroirs, 3 grands et 2 petits, très jolis pieds boules et plateau incurvé, très bon état général avec quelques signes du temps qui pa...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$488 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers feels remarkably modern despite its age. Topped with its original thick slab of bla...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Louis XV style rococo marquetry bombe commode with Sienna Marble top, floral and leaf marquetry, gilt bronze ormolu, two drawers and keys.
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble, Metal
Pair Louis XVI Style Heavily Carved Marble Top Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style commodes from the 1930s epitomizes neoclassical refinement, combining superb craftsmanship with timeless elegance. Each commode is paint...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique mid to late 1800s solid cherry Chippendale style American dresser. The secondary wood (drawer construction) is pine. This dresser is made of single wood plank construction th...
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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Blue Painted Chests of Drawers, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers, crafted in the second half of the 19th century and finished in a richly patinated blue paint with traces of natural wood peeking through...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This gray chest of drawers has the simple, clean lines that reveal its Swedish country style.
The canted fluted side details and gently tapered feet were traditional style elements ...
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19th Century Swedish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Original Chest on Chest from the Gustavian Period from Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest on chest in gustavian style made around 1780 in Stockholm, Sweden. The chest is made in a classic, straight gustavian styl...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan.
It is chara...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique English Trunk coffer blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer table.
Direct from England, a wonderfully hand carved English “coffer”,...
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1820s British Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Henkel-Harris Mid-Century Solid Genuine Mahogany Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Henkel-Harris Mid-Century Solid Genuine Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Henkel-Harris Finish # 29
Measures 34" in width, 19" in depth and 34.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis Philippe style miniature chest of drawers / commode made of walnut with a string inlay of satinwood on the top and front. The case, finished on all sides, holds a shall...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,330 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique English Satinwood Dresser / Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet
Located in Leicester, GB
An elegant English Victorian Satinwood chest of drawers. This original English antique chest has five drawers with an extra deep bottom drawer built into the plinth base. Beautiful s...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered and Studded Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger Studded Two-Drawer Chest with Inset black Glass Top. Finish is original and untouched. This example was manufactured in the mid fifties to early 60's, and was part of...
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20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rey Bedside Table, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low-profile nightstand or side table combining a classical twisted rope detail with clean-lined simplicity, featuring two drawers with dovetail joinery and soft-close glides. Inqui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
English Regency Mahogany Chest / Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Either English regency or American Federal mahogany chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular 3 board top, a large pullout desk drawer with a felt writing surface and a cent...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully preserved pair of 18th-century Italian commodes from Southern Italy, crafted in richly grained walnut with exquisite attention to form and symmetry. The serpentine fron...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$14,950 / set
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in the late 1930s, the Flora chest of drawers, model 1050, is one of the most poetic expressions of Scandinavian design. This vintage chest of drawers is crafted in warm mahogany with three spacious drawers, each fronted by hand printed botanical plates from Nordens flora by C. A. Lindman. The prints are framed by Frank’s characteristically slender mouldings and the piece stands on delicately turned ball feet that lend it a light, elevated character.
The Josef Frank Flora...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th century Solid oak chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a beautifully simple set of 18th century drawers. These are made from solid oak including the drawer sides which is a true sign of quality. The drawers have a very attractive...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian Handcrafted Murano Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers by Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian Handcrafted Murano Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers by Justfurnituress
Designed and entirely handcrafted in Italy by Justfurnituress, this extra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,791 Sale Price / item
58% Off
Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland. Made circa 1960s to 1970s.
The nightstands are not identical but very similar.
They are p...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood.
The metal fittings are made of iron.
The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand, dry sink or commode featuring upper towel bar over three drawers with ornate brass hardware and side cabinet.
Dimensions:...
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Small Chest of Drawers, Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Small chest of drawers, design Kai Kristiansen, manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, minor patina and minor wear consistent with age ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Painted Commode / Chest with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love the finish and size! This chest is actually an Italian piece with French Louis XVI styling. The cerused finish is accented with a celadon green. It is in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date.
The curvaceous serpentine chest is made from the finest quality flame mahogany. The top features a moulded edge, it has four long graduated drawers above a shaped apron and it is raised on splayed bracket feet.
Fitted with decorative brass handles and with working locks and key.
This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 98 x width 117 x depth 62
Dimensions in inches:
Height 38.6 x width 46.1 x depth 24.4
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton - 18th century Furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Odense, DK
A grand yet grounded piece, this antique Empire commode dates back to the early 19th century. Crafted in rich walnut with glowing depth, the piece reflects the stylistic ideals of th...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Jaipur Pink Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A stunning expression of traditional craftsmanship, this Pink Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawers captures the romance of traditional artistry blended with functional elegance. Ea...
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2010s Indian Agra Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Blue-Painted Baroque Breakfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A sculptural, blue-painted Danish Baroque chest of drawers with a distinctive breakfront silhouette.
The three drawers follow the sweeping, architectural curves of the piece, and the...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Red lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Asian nature sce...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Chest of 3 Drawers by Loughborough Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning piece of furniture from the '60s This chest of drawers was made by Loughborough Furniture and sold in the Heals furniture store in London. We don't know the designer for t...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Striking Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Black Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful restored pair of black lacquer Campaign style bachelor chests by Henredon, circa 1975. Expertly crafted mahogany construction with handsome solid brass hardware marking t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dutch Empire Style 19th Century Tall Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tall Dutch Empire style chest crafted from mahogany and ebonized wood, made during the 1800s. This impressive case piece has six drawers, sharing a key between them for working loc...
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19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Jiri Jiroutek Oak Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Minor signs of use
- Wooden commode with drawers designed by Jiri Jiroutek, made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960's.
- Made of oak and plastic.
- Fully funct...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Louis XVI style, marble-topped commode from France (late 19th century) in bold, ebonized finish that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The St. Anne marble surface...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of solid walnut. This piece is called a sauteuse in French, or jumping chest, due to its...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique Meiji period early 1900s Japanese Tansu chest with original hardware and working keys. Lacquered dark stained pine comprises the outside casework while oxblood lac...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Jules Leleu
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers, dating to the 1930s and sourced in Provence, France. The rectangular form features three drawers veneered in richly figured, bookmatched waln...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Fiorini British Campaign Style Solid Cherry Chest of Drawers Dresser 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Fiorini Campaign style chest or dresser. Made of solid cherry featuring four drawers, brass hardware and turned feet. Two upper drawers lock. Made in Italy.
Dimens...
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,010 Sale Price
30% Off
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Chest of Drawers Natural Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a natural finish.
The eco-friendly dresser, is a great additional to any space. Experience the beauty of reclaimed wood while e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Made in Denmark Small Chest of Five Drawers, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small chest of drawers was created in the 1960s and designed by Danish design icon Kai Kristiansen for Danish manufacturer Feldballes Mobelfabrik. The frame is covered with rose...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1716s-1736s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a very old Japanese black wooden chest of drawers. The entire piece carries a profound sense of time, as if layers of history have accumulated to form a single, compelling la...
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Mahogany English Georgian Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century mahogany Georgian chest of drawers
Made from mahogany with four drawers, featuring brass hardware over bracket feet.
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
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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