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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1940s
Pair of bedside tables, possible Atelier Borsani
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of bedside tables. Attributed to Gaetano Borsani. Three coats of Antitarlo and holes left open. Shellac painting in an unprofessional manner. Signs of use and impact and misses ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinets/Commodes by Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1914-1996) - A rare pair of rosewood cabinets each fitted with a chest of 4 drawers, with two sycamore and marquetry doors. The base is a...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall Maple Chest of Drawers, 1946–47
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 1946–1947 mid-century modern three-drawer chest or dresser in maple by Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall. Early piece in a prescient contemporary-looking minimalist geometric style...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Maple

1960's Vintage Tall Chest of Drawers by Kanges U.S.A.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Traditional Vintage Tall Exotic Walnut Chest of Drawers. Manufactured by Kanges and excellent quality workmanship. Please look closely at pictures, very good interior storage.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers with cerused detailing designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly gorgeous marble top inlaid marquetry commode made in France during the 1940s era and has a wonderful slab of purple lace marble and incredible intracate inlay and bro...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Amboyna Burl Wood Commode Attr. Maurice Dufrène 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful 1940s Art Deco chest of drawers attributed to Maurice Dufrène imparts a cosy, glowing mood to any space. The warm amboyna burl wood remains looking healthy and smooth some eighty years later. Gilded carved feet and solid brass handles adorn the front of the commode, and one of the signatures of Maurice Dufrène during his lead at La Maîtrise. This commode feels delightfully modern for the period and charmingly vintage now...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Signed Maison Jansen of Paris Flame Mahogany Tall Chest Dresser With Marble Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This an absolutely sublime signed Maison Jansen of Paris tall dresser. The most beautiful wood and bronze partner together with a fantastic fossil marble top and a solid oak case. Th...
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1930s French Louis Philippe Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Chest of drawers from the BOIS BLANC series by René Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is a precursor of French industrial design. He was one of the first to create, as early as the 1930s, economical mass-produced furniture combining aestheti...
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1930s French Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Poplar

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

Red Lion Furniture, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and walnut chest of drawers designed and produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, 1940s.
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1940s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco White Cabinet by Charles Van Beerleire, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco; Belgian design; cabinet; Charles van Beerleire; 1930s; Exquisite Art Deco cabinet in ivory and black lacquer with silvered bronze handles, Belgium, circa the 1930s. Execu...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

A Vintage Donald Deskey Armchair And Ottoman for Valentine Seaver Ca' 1930's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and rare armchair and ottoman designed by Donald Deskey for Valentine-Seaver Co, circa 1930s. Completely restored and reupholstered in mohair. The chair measures 22.5"w, 3...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mohair, Mahogany

Antique Chest of Drawers on Legs
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique chest of drawers on legs. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s. It is a very useful size, it is slim and taking up very little spa...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Commode Chest of Drawers in Amboyna with Marble Top and Glass Handles
Located in Ulm, DE
Chest of drawers with four drawers Amboina root wood, high gloss lacquer finish Marble top Glass handles held by metal fittings Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Art Nouveau Baltic Pine Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau-style chest of drawers with mirror, made in the 1930s of Baltic pine. Five large drawers and three smaller upper vanity drawers. Original Art Nouveau pull...
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1930s Latvian Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Georgian Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser in the Manner of Baker Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, circa 1940s Carved mahogany, with stunning flame m...
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Campaign Mahogany Tall Chest with Ebonized Finish and Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the captivating blend of historical elegance and modern sophistication with our Mid-Century Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers. This exquisite piece is crafted from the finest...
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1940s Canadian Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality French Louis XV Kingwood and Coral Hued Marble Top Commode
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 delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings...
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Berlin Iron

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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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

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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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouv...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Art Deco walnut chest of drawers of Geometric pattern
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A lovely Art Deco chest of 4 drawers with geometric pattern to the front. Bookpaged and quarter veneered walnut arranged geometrically using contrasting shades of walnut veneer ( cho...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable bleached mahogany chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Swedish Painted Rococo Style Nightstands, Circa 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Rococo style light Gustavian grey-painted Swedish nightstands or night tables from the first half of the 20th Century. These Scandinavian have a charming patina have each ...
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1930s Swedish Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood, Pine

Large Mid-Century Modern Commode in Zebra Wood, Mahogany and Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Large commode with six drawers, solid wood with zebra wood veneer, French polish. Solid mahogany feet, polished brass handles and hardware. Italy, circa 1945 Measures: Depth 4...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Unique Gustavian Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style Nightstands. the tops are not square but deeper on the inside and not so deep on the outside of the top. insid...
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Muslin, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 4 drawer Swedish Gustavian chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1930
Located in Greding, DE
Small Art Deco chest of drawers with brass knobs and three drawers. The top drawer is decorated with inlays.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Small Glass Commode - Design From The 50s
Located in BARSAC, FR
Amusing little in-between chest of drawers in bevelled and chiseled glass, opening two drawers without crosspieces and resting on four elegantly arched stained wooden legs. French w...
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1940s French Other Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass

Demi Lune Commode by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Paolo Buffa is well known Italian Architect Designer active in the 1940s. The present commode is typical of his style. The repetition of fluted pattern is a characteristic of Buffa's work. The same applies to the encased mirrors on the doors of the commode. All these elements with the brass feet create an elegant piece of furniture. The marble too...
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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster Grey"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian mid-century chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s. Chest of drawers with rectangular wooden base. The frontal part of the drawers is inclined. On the drawers and ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th Century Victorian Revival Pine Apothecary Cabinet Side End Table Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Apothecary cabinet or chest, circa 1940s. Made from pine with a mahogany color stain. Features a rectangular form with serpentine cu...
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1940s Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Burr Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers with butlers serving tray Please note the deliv...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes
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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1940s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Florence Knoll Hanging Cabinet for Knoll International
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Hanging Cabinet for Knoll International, Model 121 Birch case with drop front doors. Inside pull-out drawer with flatwar...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Birch

Dresser with 8 Drawers, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine dresser from the 1940s with 8 drawers. All drawers are made with dovetail joints.
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1940s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Room Divider circa 1930 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage room divider or small chest from walnut circa 1930, Vienna. A wonderful Art Deco vintage freestanding room divider or small chest from lively walnut veneer and spru...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Monumental Silver Mounted Commode A Vantaux After Gaudreaux
Located in London, GB
A monumental French commode a vantaux after the Model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreaux. The serpentine verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentine drawers...
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1930s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser, circa 1940
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Stuart USA, circa 1940s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 38...
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1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Unit with Drawers Marble & Mirror, c. 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with central tilt mirror, two little drawers on the table and three large drawers, made in the Art Déco period French Poplar wood tinted, marble and mirror. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Maple Chest of Drawers, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1940s Sculpted maple, with walnut top and original brass hardware. M...
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1940s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco chest of drawers A French Art Deco Chest of drawers produced in the 1930s in walnut having four long shaped front drawers and standing on a shaped base. The chest is in ver...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th Century French Painted Oak Workshop Cabinet, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Nice workshop cabinet with drawers painted in black from the 1940s in good condition. Chromed metal handles. Ideal in a kitchen or living room. Vintage or industrial decoration.
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Chic Louis XVI-Style Neoclassical Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Louis XVI-style neoclassical commode in the style of Jean-Michel Frank or Maison Jansen. Elegant and understated. The next picture gives an example of how this commode could ...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pascoe Industries Double Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Storage unit composed of two four-drawer (#9568) chests atop a single “LA” series base with laminated plywood legs. Designed by Clifford Pascoe for Pascoe Industries and produced cir...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Mahogany

Restored Vintage Midcentury Mahogany Highboy Dresser W/ Stacked Rattan Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored midcentury mahogany highboy dresser with stacked rattan base and oversized custom made long strip rattan drawer pulls. This highboy dresser featur...
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1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

Large Art Déco Credenza / Chest of Drawers by Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Köln, NW
Large french Art Déco credenza / commode by Alfred Porteneuve. (1896-1949) in original condition of the thirties. Alfred Porteneuve, bor...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Baltic Diamond Pattern Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Baltic painted diamond pattern chest. circa 1940. A favorite of top designers!
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1940s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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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