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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
A Pair of Louis XV Style Bedside Tables with Floral Design and Marble Tops
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian small chests with marble slab and frame in white, redesigned with hummingbird design pattern. Marble top. Fine original fittings in s...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th century French Louis XV style Walnut Chests of Drawers, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Louis XV style chest of drawers made in the 1950s with gilded bronze handles.
Two small drawers on the upper part, and two large drawers afterward.
Ideal for its size.
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian chest of drawers, wood, glass and brass details, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi, Vittorio Dassi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian chest of drawers, wood, glass and brass details, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Wood-framed chest of drawers or sideboard with beveled profiles and asymmetrically arranged drawers, of...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style Commode with New York Tribeca Street Map in Vintage Look
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian commode with marble slab and frame in full matt black, one withNew York Tribeca's street network in vintage look. Fine original fittings in solid brass.
Width: 81cm / 3...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rococo Chest with feather design and marble top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo Chest with feather design and painted marble top.
Width: 91cm / 35.8"
Depth: 42cm / 16.5"
Height: 77cm / 30.3"
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous book-matched...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fornasetti Design Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs.
Width: 68cm / 26.8"
Depth: 36cm / 14.2"
Height: ...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pink Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Pink lacquered mahogany, with lucite and brass drawer pu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo Chest/Commode with marble top
These chests dates from the early 1900's and have their orginal marble top and cast brass handles.
The chests has been restored and renovated to the highest standard with a Christian Lacroix black bords...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Midcentury Cabinet in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare cabinet in oak. Designed by Hans J Wegner for RY Moebler cabinetmakers in the late 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1950s Landstrom Neoclassical Highboy Dresser Illinois
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Landstrom Furniture Neoclassical Highboy Dresser Illinois
Chest of drawers.
Preowned original vintage restored condition. Refinished satin black.
original brass handles.
46 h...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Chest with Floral Design and Marble Tops
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with marble slab and frame in white, redesigned with hummingbird design pattern. Marble top. Fine original fittings in solid brass. ...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Chest with Gold Birds Design and Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian commode with marble slab and frame with Gold Christian Lacroix Design. Fine original fittings in solid brass.
Width: 70cm / 27.6"
Depth: 41cm / 16.1"
Height: 69cm / 27.2"
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Chest with Floral Design and Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Hauptbyrå with marble slab and frame in white, redesigned with hummingbird design pattern. Marble top. Fine original fittings in solid bra...
Category
1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard composed of two folding doors and one shelve inside. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and coated with colored glass. Details, handles and legs made of brass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Robin's Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a flamboyant pair of bright gold leaf gilded Robin's egg blue distressed finish commodes. The gold is newer and the painted finish probably is too. There are some minor defec...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White pa...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Italian postmodern Chest of drawers bedside table in gray wood with pattern 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern Chest of drawers bedside table in gray wood with broken stripes pattern, 1990s
Rectangular chest of drawers entirely in gray painted wood. Throughout the structure...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco style walnut chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style walnut chest of drawers from the 1950s. The piece of furniture has been renovated in our workshop and is in very good condition. Walnut wood with a semi-matt finish. Lockable chest of...
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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Baker chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a vintage small console or chest made by Baker
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1950s North American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest or bedside chest
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch, wit...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s.
This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Teak
1950s dresser, brown stained beech, and mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Classic vintage Italian-made dresser with mirror, stained beechwood legs, eight drawers in bois de rose wood veneer, brass handles and beautiful green back-treated glass top. Unresto...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
By Saffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass top from the Gris company of Varedo. Very interesting; under the top there are mar...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mel Smilow, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Mel Smilow
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut chest of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th century French Louis XV Sanded Chests of drawer, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Louis XV style chest of drawers which has been sandblasted. From the 50s.
Brass handles and fittings. Beautiful quality and perfect condition.
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Jacques Quinet chest of drawers in lacquer and mahogany of Rio. France 50's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large chest of drawers with six overhanging drawers in black lacquer. The top and sides are in Rio mahogany and the base in cast aluminum. Jacques Quinet ( 1918-1992 ) France, 1950s.
Category
1950s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Pair 1950s Mid Century Modern Bachelors Chests/ Night Stands
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Mid Century Modern Large Bachelors Chests/ Night Stands. Beautiful brass hardware. Opens to reveal a full bank of drawers. Great elegant storage.
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood & Brass Details, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers in rosewood with brass handles, finials and details. Black glass top. 1950s, slight wear due to age and use. Signs of wear on glass.
Packaging with bubble wrap and c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers from the 1950s with Contemporary Twist
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a remarkable piece of Italian craftsmanship from the 1950s, this vintage chest of drawers is a true testament to the era's exquisite design and high-level Italian craftsm...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Design 1950s Exotic Wood Chest of Drawers with Contemporary Flair
Located in Rome, IT
Discover a timeless piece of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite 1950s chest of drawers. Crafted from beautifully grained exotic wood, this piece embodies the essence of Italia...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chest of Drawers by Uniflex
By Uniflex
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage chest of drawers by Uniflex. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950-60’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful size....
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edmond Spence Walnut Brass Two Part High Gentleman's Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 2 part chest on chest dresser by Edmund Spence MINT!
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Modern X Pulls Dresser c. 1950s
Located in Denville, NJ
We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives at our warehouse to streamline operations and focus on restoration for current orders. This also enables us to maintain a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Dazzling Rattan, Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger - Pair Available
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. Thi...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare cabinet storage unit for living or bedroom by William Doezema for Mastercraft Originals from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's.
16 separate pieces: four chests set in one long stand topped with 11 individual cabinets/cases/shelves sections.
The order of placement of each section is changeable based on your preferences.
Each piece is crafted from solid white ash with a transparent creamy finish called "driftwood".
Some have solid brass cabinet hardware and curved elements made of solid brass flat bar set within door faces.
Hidden pull-down desktop secretary...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A charming pair of narrow chests comprised of 2 drawers finishing on high tapered and squared legs and embellished with inlaid shield shaped es...
Category
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
Located in Forest, BE
This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Five Drawer Birch Chest Dresser Modernmates
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid-Century Modern five-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers by Leslie Diamond for the Conant Ball "ModernMates" Collection. Circa 1950s. The chest features tapered block feet, deep drawers for maximum storage and recessed channel handles...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted tall chest of drawers model M603 in mahogany with tapering legs and etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1950's (signed "CHARAK MODERN” ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Magnificent French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Demilune Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful inlaid mahogany French Louis XVI style marble top console cabinet, having four fitted drawers, tapered legs and ornate bronze mounts.
#2775.
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Steel Frame Dresser by George Nelson Associates (Yellow)
Located in 성동구, KR
Offered For Sale Is A Pair Of Circa 1950'S Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Chests From The Steel Frame Series By George Nelson For Herman Miller. These Brightly Colored Chests Are Pa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Chrome
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Chests of drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brass chests of drawers designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Teak Tall Chest of Drawers, Model BM64 by Børge Mogensen, C. 1960- Two Available
Located in North Miami, FL
Desirable teak tallboy chests with inset brass handles, designed by Børge Mogensen (Model Bm-64) in 1957 and manufactured by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen, in Denmark, circa 1960. Four n...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian modern black white laminated Chest of drawers by Rasulo for BRF, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white laminated wood Chest of drawers by Prospero Rasulo for BRF, 1990s
Square base chest of drawers in laminated wood. The structure is made up of 3 sheets ...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
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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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Modernist Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
A fine modernist chest by Ico Parisi for MIM.
Black painted metal details.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Selettiva di Cantù, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Selettiva di Cantù, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Comò anni 50-60, in teak impiallacciato e vetro, marrone
Located in Milano, IT
Comò, Legno impiallacciato Teak, piano in vetro retro trattato.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Teak
Restored 1950s George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our exquisite pair of George III chest of drawers, originating from the 1950s. These masterpieces, crafted from the finest mahogany wood, are a testament to the unmatched skills of our in-house craftsmen. Each dresser...
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1950s European George III Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and metal chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Chest of Drawers in Teak by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A chest of drawers in teak with 4 drawers, designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The cabinet is in good condition and has a nice patina.
Denmark, 1950s
De...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Teak
Pair of Paul Frankl Four-Drawer Chests for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
HOLIDAY SALE 27 November through 15 December 2023
Pair of 1950s four-drawer chests with distinctive polished brass "X" drawer pulls.
Produced by Brown Saltman.
Can be used when ov...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Jack Van Der Molen, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed by Jack Van Der Molen and produced by Jamestown Lounge Co, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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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