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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Mid-19th Century
Commode France Louis Philippe Ronce De Noyer Mid 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th century. The wood is of the bramble of walnut.
Walnut brambles are flamed because they have many aesthetic designs. These drawings ha...
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Antique Empire Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, c. 1850’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Antique figured Mahogany Empire Chest of Drawers featuring original glass pulls, full columns and hand cut dovetailed drawers. The four large drawers are flanked by elegant rounded c...
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1850s American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century English Bowfont Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century English Bowfront, chest with original pulls in the traditional darker tone. Two small drawers over three larger one that all slide perfectly. The...
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1850s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Magnificent Theodore Alexander Chest...
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1980s Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chests of drawers.
This tansu chest is a valuable antique piece made during the late Edo period(Late 1800s) in Japan. Beautiful black surfaces bear the marks of extensive use, exuding a unique history and character.
In particular, the missing front panel on the lower right drawer adds to the charm of this tansu chest. Even these imperfections enhance its beauty, revealing the rich patina of age and creating a sense of wabi-sabi aesthetics. These flaws contribute to the unique allure of this antique piece.
This magnificent antique tansu chest...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chests or Commodes, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dressers or chests of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware.
...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Renens, CH
"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989.
In 1989, the world famous Italian architect and designer Mario Botta designed the Robot 619 chest of drawers. Since then it h...
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dresser or chests of drawer
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: ...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century French Empire Walnut Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome French Empire commode. Beautiful color and patina
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle & Leaf decoration.
Beaded Detail Beneath,
2 Doors with ...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Georgian tall chest with finished top, the crown molding features ''wall of Troy'' dentil. The seven graduated drawers have overlapping edges, the secondary wood is oak, solid brass...
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1850s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Steel
Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dresser or chests of drawer
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: ...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis Philippe Period Shaped Light Walnut 4 Drawer Commode, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with an upwardly angled molded edge atop a conforming case housing 4 drawers, the top hidden, blanked by shaped pilasters, the case raised on interestingly s...
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1840s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
This Chest of Drawers Features 6 Ash Lined Drawers with Turned Knobs.
The Top 3 Drawers Having Decorative Timbers.
Circa 1860
An Extra Feature of...
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1860s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb large oak and pine chest of drawers, with two short over three long drawers.
Original brass hoop handles to each drawer all raised upon turned bun feet.
In untouched condi...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Postmodern Pink Lacquered Curved Bullnose Commode /Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your space with the Postmodern Pink Lacquered Curved Bullnose Commode/Chest of Drawers. This piece boasts a unique curved design and a vibrant pink lacquer finish, creating...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Paint
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Chest, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Five Drawers Retaining Original Turned Wooden Knobs, Raised On Original Plinth ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1830.
Fine quality swedish commode, with inlay, stringing and contrasting stained birch.
Matched veneer top surface, with s...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Baker Furniture William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional William & Mary style commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 36.25"W ...
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1980s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Spruce decorated dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Painted dresser ,
Made of spruce, decorated, with faux marble design in the center.
It has no lock or key.
Minimally performed conservative restoration.
Reference measurements are a...
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1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Fir
Postmodern Pink Lacquered Curved Bullnose Chest of Drawers With Gold Accent
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace a bold and sophisticated aesthetic with this Postmodern Pink Lacquered Curved Bullnose Commode/Chest of Drawers, featuring elegant gold accents. This striking piece showcases...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest circa 1830.
Fine quality chest on chest from the channel islands, comprising of 2 sections. Cornice decorated with greek ...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish 1850s Creamy Gray Painted Chest From Dalarna with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 1850s three-drawer breakfront chest from Dalarna with light creamy gray painted finish, carved diamond motifs, canted side posts, carved rosettes and tapered feet. This exq...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Late Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Very special late Empire chest of drawers with opaline glass inlay, 19th century, Denmark, 1830. Mahogany with Ivory colored glass inlay. Having four drawers with working locks, 1 ...
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1830s Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Opaline Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Veneer Elm Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. With small proportions, and built of elm, the traditional commode sits on round feet over a straight bottom p...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis Philippe period walnut bleached commode
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis Philippe French dresser. It dates from the middle of the 19th century.
The wood is in bleached walnut bramble. This technique aims to lighten the furniture on the one hand an...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of this 1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece of elegance with exquisite ornate details....
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Teak Chest with Drawers and Compartments Langeskov Møbelfabrik A / S Denmark
Located in Munster, NRW
Do you need drawers? This very stylish and high quality chest of drawers has 7 of them!!! There are 7 drawers on the left side and 3 compartments on the right side.
Beautiful, soli...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Italian two-drawer chests of drawers from the 1980s in tinted glass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of Italian two-drawer chests of drawers from the 1980s in tinted glass. Price: 3700 euros
73.5cm x L 34.5 x H 64cm
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
1980s 9-drawer chest of drawers.
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Small and elegant 9-drawer chest of drawers.
Ash wood chest of drawers with 4 cone-shaped feet also made of wood.
Chest of drawers made in Italy in the 1980s.
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1980s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Harewood
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique miniature Victorian Wellington chest of drawers in burr walnut. This dates from around the 1860-1880 period & is quite a rare item.
It is a charming little item,...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Bombe Louis XV Style Venetian Commode
Located in Encinitas, CA
This bombe style Venetian book matched walnut veneer bombe three drawer commode is a splendid piece that will add a wonderful visual appeal to any space it is added to. The piece is ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian-Lombardy Empire Walnut Golden Bronzes Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Three drawers, golden bronze handles, walnut wood, elegant shapes and line make this chest of drawers an interesting piece able to be used in different kind of interior decoration pr...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French chest of drawers 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French chest of drawers in French oak 1850.
Crafted from the finest French oak, this stunning cabinet exudes a timeless beauty that enriches any room. The wood has been carefully c...
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1850s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of small drawers on wheels with five drawers dressed in mirror. Grey lacquered structure. Germany 80’s.
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1980s German Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid maltese commode circa 1850.
Delightful maltese inlaid commode of small proportions.
Inlaid and cross banded with various exotic woods. Star motif to...
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Mid-19th Century Maltese Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient chest of drawers from the mid -nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality.
Trzysze...
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1860s Norwegian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
"Lenox" chest of drawers by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
Elegant and very rare chest of drawers belonging to the "Lenox" series designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporti Italia.
The chest of drawers is entirely upholstered in precious Partr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely blue painted chest of drawer has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish country style.
Fluted carving along the canted sides and tapered fluted feet, two br...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Bombe Commode Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French bombe commode in the Empire manner
Bombe refers to the exaggerated shape of the chest
Intricate marquetry inlay work is proffuse and very technical A marquetry french...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French piece! The burled walnut has gorgeous natural design that is excellently showcased by the chest of drawer's boldly simple front. The wood has ...
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1840s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of vintage Asian inspired wood end tables
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great pair of sturdy hand crafted wood Asian inspired chests with one drawer and two door end table
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1980s Chinese Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Simple Post Modern white Laminate 3 Drawer Dressers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Simple pair of Post Modern 3 drawer white Laminate dressers.. All white laminate construction. All drawers on glides and slide smooth and are c...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
19th Century Large Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1850
Ashwood
A decorative Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers made of solid ashwood, three drawers with brass hardware....
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1850s German Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4769, fine quality Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers, having figured top with moulded edge above 7 graduated, oak lined drawers fitted with original turned handles and fl...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV mahogany Channel Island chest
This small William IV mahogany chest was made circa 1830.
It is a rare chest of drawers not only for its size but also the design.
The 4 grad...
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1830s English William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Blue Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chest - Faux Marble Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-blue antique Swedish Gustavian pair of 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
Victorian Mahogany Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
Victorian mahogany commode, the top, which has a gold tooled leather insert, is hinged and opens to reveal a removable white pottery potty; ...
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1850s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Five-Drawer Teak Lingerie Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard, Danish Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gorgeous Danish modern five-drawer teak lingerie chest by Aksel Kjersgaard.
Ca. 1970s. Made in Denmark.
The chest is exquisite. The quality is ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of Antique Italian burr walnut and ormolu mounted serpentine fronted Petite Commodes, or bedside chests, circa 1830 in date.
They are crafted from the most...
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1830s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of "Lenox" Nightstands by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and very rare pair of bedside tables belonging to the "Lenox" series designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporti Italia.
The nightstands are fully upholstered in very prec...
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian painted pine chest of three drawers with "Greek key" or meander design along top and pair of griffins on top drawer.
Newer professionally applied and layered salmon painted...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large And Impressive Stained Pine Apothecary Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Having 87 drawers with brass knobs. Once used in a general store or apothecary. Shallow proportions.
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1840s American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rustic Flemish Cabinet Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Antique, rustic Flemish cabinet made around 1850.
This solid oak cabinet has a great patina and beautiful copper details in the locks and doorknobs. Has some old restorations at the ...
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1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis Philippe Four Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French Louis Philippe period four drawer walnut commode, mid 19th c. The commode rises on bracket feet.
Dimensions
approx. 33"h, 42.5"w, 22"d
Acquired at an European Aucti...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite little Napoleon III dresser stands on four curved legs. It has three drawers. It is decorated with a beautiful rosewood veneer and is embellished with bronze fittings....
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of early 19th Century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830.
Rare pair of Biedermeier period Swedish chest of drawers. 4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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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