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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1910s
Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Medium Sized Louis XV Style Commodes Circa 1970
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Maitland Smith Rush and Leather Clad Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Maitland Smith Rush and Leather Clad Chest. Leather clad studded construction with natural rush covering. Raised on brass studded bun feet.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Rush

Italian Cabinet in Layered Paint
Located in Downham Market, GB
A painted Italian cabinet. A wonderful piece of furniture in the most remarkable layered & distressed paint. Raised on turned feet, the two door cupboard sits below two shallow drawe...
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1910s British Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French 1970s Maison Jansen chest of drawers designed by Alain Delon
Located in London, GB
Glamorous substantial chest of four drawers designed by Alain Delon and made by Maison Jansen. Drawers are deep and wide making them useful for storing clothes. Signed by the artist. Rich caramel laquer and brass finishing are accentuated by the Art Deco detailing. Alain Delon is known for his role in such films as The Leopard and Le Samurai...
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1970s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Tambour Door Vanity
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century tambour door vanity This vanity measures: 49.75 wide x 20 deep x 58.5 inches high, with a chair clearance...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
this is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Midcentury Walnut Highboy, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern highboy that adds a hefty dose of style to your space. Crafted from lustrous walnut, this sleek highboy is more than just storage; it's a statement piece that ef...
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1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1970s Maple Cabinet or Chest Of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Italian modern Dark brown wooden chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dark brown lacquered wooden chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s Chest of drawers with a rounded and sinuous shape, entirely in dark brown lacquered wood. On the f...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Style Off-White Commode, Nightstand or Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
An opulent Hollywood regency style commode, chest or nightstand. This exceptional chest depicts and compliments the Hollywood Regency era at its finest. The commode features amazing ...
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1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Pine Sideboard by Sven Larsson, Sweden 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare bench with drawers or small sideboard in pine by Sven Larsson, Sweden, circa 1970. This piece is a great example of the robust pine furniture era that grew popular in Sweden in the late 1960s. The sideboard is made of thick solid pine with beautiful details. 3 drawers with beautiful big wood spheres as handles, 6 vertical compartments...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Pair of Oak, Rattan and Cane Campaign Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Italian Space age black modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modular chest of drawer 4964 in black plastic by Olaf Von Boh for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Dresser with 5 Drawers, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Chest of drawers. Each of the 5 drawers has a full-length bamboo handle that gives a special, decorative look to the cabinet. This piec...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Space age white modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modular chest of drawer 4964 in white plastic by Olaf Von Boh for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The shoe rack is made up of 4 modules and each module has a drawer with flap opening. Produced by Kartell in 1970s and designed by Olaf Von Bohr. Brand present on the individual modules. Good condition, it has scattered scratches on the plastic and light signs of yellowing. Measurements in cm 72x34x77h The Kartell chest of drawers is a timeless piece of furniture in the history of design. It combines functionality with vintage aesthetics, with a light-weight material. Thanks to its structure, the modules can be mixed with other Kartell chests of drawers of the same model, thus creating always unique chests...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers This dresser measures: 30.75 wide x 17 deep x 29.75 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Walnut secretary chest of drawers for Molteni, 1970 Italy.
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, walnut, wood, Italy, 1970. This well-designed chest of drawers/secretaire has a modern and clean aesthetic based on a solid construction executed i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Bamboo Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Nice mix of bamboo, rattan raffia wicker and brass handle chest of drawers or commode by the manufac...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Commode, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine commode designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Chest of Mid-Century Modern Wood Drawers After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wooden chest with 10 drawers. Manufactured after a design of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970 In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster Grey"
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Walnut veneer Dresser with Matching Mirror from Italy, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Dresser with matching mirror made of solid walnut, Italy, 1970s. The craftsmanship of this piece is exceptional. Solid walnut has been carved on the surface with a 'grissinato' moti...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1970s Chrome Accent John Stuart Hickory Bachelors Chests
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Masterfully crafted and preserved vintage 1970s bachelors chests by John Stuart Inc.. We were lucky enough to purchase these pieces from a time capsule estate outfitted with premium...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer chest of drawers By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Palaset Stackable Box by Ristomatti Ratia for Treston Oy Finland, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Palaset stackable box by Ristomatti Ratia for Treston Oy Finland, 1970s Modular cabinets.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Claudio Salocchi chest of drawers for Sormani 1960s
Located in Nijlen, VAN
A nice italian cabinet from the 1960s. This cabinet was designed by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani It is a nice example of elegant italian desgin but also functional. You can use it as...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Maison Regain Dresser, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Maison Regain chest of drawers or dresser made from solid elm, France. High quality construction and use of materials with three drawers and molded elm pulls. Simple clean aesthetic ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Art Nouveau Chest of Drawers in Carved Oak, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pretty chest of drawers / commode / dressing or vanity table in solid oak with 4 drawers and a white marble top, surmounted by a small marble shelf and a beveled mirror beautifully c...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Chest of drawers Attr. to Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s.
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chest of drawers Attr. to Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s. cm. h 81×55×115 Good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest This chest of drawers measures: 39.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Chests by Baker, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Handsome solid brass hardware mark the drawers. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest – Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest – Pair Each chest of drawers measures: 39.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.5 inches high All pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest Of Drawers in Pecary leather by Tito Agnoli for Caleido\Poltrona Frau
Located in Conversano, IT
Incredible and very rare chest of drawers designed by Tito Agnoli for Caleido, a Poltrona Frau company in 1970. The object is of incredible workmanship, with hand-sewn Pecary leather...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

1970's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves
Located in London, GB
A stylish and useful vintage bamboo and rattan tallboy chest of drawers by Angraves. This was made in England it dates from around the 1970’s. It is re...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century Willy Rizzo attr Chest of Drawers in Briarwood, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Willy Rizzo, most famous for his photographer career, designed some furniture items from 1966 to 1978. Imagination and necessity also allowed Willy Rizzo to try his hand at furnitur...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dresser cabinet, with drop-down drawers, MAZZANTICA company 1970-1980
Located in Manzano, IT
Dresser cabinet, with drop-down drawers, MAZZANTICA company 1970-1980 DESCRIPTION cherry wood with dovetail drawers, inlaid and brass handles PIECES 1 DESIGN PERIOD 1970 PRODU...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nightstands Chests Briar Burl Wood by Hickory White
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a MCM pair of vintage Hickory white "Briar" 3 drawer burl wood with...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

O.B. Solie for Ello Mirrored and Brass Bachelor Chest, circa 1980, Two Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
A super chic late 1970s/early 1980s mirrored bachelor chest with brass-colored anodized aluminum sides by O.B. Solie for Ello Furniture Company. Two available, with ‘A’ on the left a...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Two Piece Danish Rosewood Hanging Wall Mirror and Entry Hallway Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern two piece entryway cabinet and hanging wall mirror in rosewood, circa 1970s, Denmark. This set features natural rosewood grains accented with a unique ceramic tile...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Ceramic, Mirror

Pair of Milo Baughman Jewelry Chests
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of Milo Baughman burlwood jewelry chests or side tables. Wonderful patina to brass legs and hardware with a light stain on wood. Similar patina...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tessellated stone and leather chest
Located in New York, NY
Tessellated stone and leather chest with four drawers by Maitland Smith. Signed.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut 3 Drawer Chest, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California midcentury walnut 3 drawer chest - pair Each chest measures: 32.75 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rare Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rare lane Brutalist Mosaic hope chest Paul Evans style Fabulous Lane Brutalist mosaic chunky walnut hope chest. This piece ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...
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1970s Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Jean-Claude Mahey Dark Blue Lacquered Brass Commodes, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
With a shining dark ocean blue lacquer finish, and brass standing and details between the ten drawers, this beautiful pair of chest of drawers carries a stellar French mid-century ae...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Elm Chest / Sideboard by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970s
Located in New York City, NY
Small, smart chest by Pierre Chapo; the elm has a lovely warm tone. Would look great as a side table, or mounted on a wall.
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1970s French Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1970s Vintage Century Furniture Omni Collection 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Hartville, OH
Magnificent vintage piece from the Omni Collection by Century Furniture. Monumental in size this beauty has a huge presence both physically and beauty. The largest drawers you’ve e...
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1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers Lacquered Goatskin and Brass by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age Italian design chest of drawers or commode in lacquered goatskin parchment by Aldo Tura. Famous design like Renato Zevi, Romeo Rega, Maison Jansen, Willy...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1970s Pair of Birch Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original conditon with minor signs of use - high gloss finish.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Birch

Vintage Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Highboy Dresser
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1970's Palm Beach Regency split reed rattan five drawer highboy dresser. Gabriella Crespi style waterfall design with brass drawer handles. Di...
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1970s Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Paul Evans Style Brutalist Chest from the Lane "Pueblo" Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Style Brutalist Side Chest from the Lane "Pueblo" Collection An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Style brutalist oak nightstand or side tabl...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror. Post Moden space age vibe, luxury construction. Six smoked mirror clad drawers on left side and two cabinets on right side with doors clad in tinted mirror. Each cabinet has a single removable shelf. Blackened metal pulls. White laminate interior. Smoked mirrored glass on top of case. Case floats 7' above the floor on smoked stainless clad slab sides. Please see our separate Ello listings for the matching queen size floating platform bed...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless Steel

Custom Refinished Vintage Faux Bamboo Two-Drawer Low Chest
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage Thomasville Palm Beach Regency faux bamboo chest of drawers has been custom refinished in satin light grayish green w...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Chest of Drawers or Commode, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo dresser with 7 drawers and glass top from 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Wicker

Small Acid-Etched Brass Chest of Drawers by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
Located in Dorchester, MA
Canadian designer Bernhard Rohne created this handsome three-drawer dresser for Mastercraft. Covering the case are abstract designs in Rohne's signature surface treatment of acid-etc...
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1970s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Asian Modern Pagoda Style Chinese Rosewood Altar Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Modern Pagoda Style Chinese rosewood altar storage chest Gorgeous Asian Modern pagoda style Chinese rosewood single lined top d...
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1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs

Is it 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 a 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.

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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