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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Neoclassical
2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Maitland Smith Poise Chiffonier sideboard cabinets, console tables or commodes featuring demilune / half round form with upper drawer, lower cabinet and textured hand pai...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Nouveau Collection / Cabinet CI4SI2 Made from Stained Birch Wood in Blue and Red
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Pair Italian Neoclassical Style Commodes Venetian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of Neoclassical Style Commodes or Venetian Hand Painted Chest of Drawers featuring fine scroll work in hues of yellow ochres, o...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Nouveau Collection / Cabinet CI4SI2 Made from Stained Birch Wood in Blue
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Nouveau Collection / LCI4 Commode from Stained Birch Wood in Blue
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Nouveau Collection / LCI4 Commode from Stained Pine Wood
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Nouveau Collection / LCI4 Commode from Stained Birch Wood in Green
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
18th century, Italian Half-moon Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Half-moon Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
This refined neoclassical half-moon chest of drawers was made in Turin, towards the end of the 18th century. Entirely...
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Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 1930s Painted Chests with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style painted wood three-drawer chests from circa 1930 with light grey marble tops, graduated drawers, carved fluted side posts and tapered legs. Elevat...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental particular Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and nightstands in solid walnut, applied olm root and marble top. Restored and polished with wax....
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, German circa 1800/1810
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with two drawers and brass profiles. The pilaster strips are fluted and also accentuated in brass. The chest of drawers stands on square pointed feet wi...
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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
North Italian Carved And Painted Neoclassical Period Commode, 18th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine two over three drawer Italian Neoclassical commode of oak, with refined low relief carved ornament of rinceaux, flower baskets, bell flower carved moldings and pearl rondels. ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Neoclassical hand painted commode with figures and scrolling foliage. Faux marble painted top.
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Tennessee American Classical Jackson Press
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American Classical cherrywood Jackson Press with beautifully aged mellow patina, dating to the first half of the 19th century.
Born in Tennes...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Poplar, Pine
19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets
Two round neoclassical small furniture, drum cabinets mahogany veneered on softwood. Both of them marble topped. Inside on...
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1830s French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
American William & Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
American William & Mary style chest on stand, largely late 19th century, the upper section with three drawers, above a base with a central drawer above a kneehole flanked by two sho...
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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with marble top and exquisite brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped gray marble top, over case which houses four drawers (upper drawer is disguised within the top frieze), flanked within a pair of rounded column style front side posts, a straight skirt, and presented upon rounded front feet and block style feet at rear. Beautiful brass accents adorn the chest all down its front facade; from the foliate embellishments across the top and again at the bottom of the legs, the nicely decorated knob pulls and escutcheons on the drawer fronts, and finally the wrapped banding on the top and bottom of the columns. The marble is a medium gray with lighter and darker veining, which is a lovely contrast against the gorgeous fruitwood. Note that there are some scratches to the marble top which can be seen in the additional images. This 19th century French Neoclassical commode...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
Italian Neoclassic Painted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With demilune white and grey faux marble top over a conforming case section with two drawers with brass ring handles and stylized mounted giltwood acanthus leaves ,the case sides wit...
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Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombay Commode by Charles & Charles
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombay Commode by Charles & Charles. Made by Charles & Charles in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini. It is an outstanding example with amazi...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Style 19th Century Chests with Painted Greek Keys
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Neoclassical style chests from the 19th century with marbleized tops, painted Greek Key friezes and three drawers each. Indulge in the timeless allure of Swedish design with this pair of 19th-century Neoclassical-style painted wood chests. Flaunting rectangular marbleized tops with protruding and canted corners in the front, each piece is a harmonious blend of function and artistry, exemplifying the grace of Neoclassical aesthetics.
The façade of each chest is elegantly composed of three drawers, the uppermost adorned with a classic Greek Key painting, a symbol of eternal flow and unity. Complemented by classical brass hardware, these chests add a touch of antiquity to any room.
Canted side posts showcase simple diamond motifs in the upper section, descending into fluted motifs, further enhancing the Neoclassical charm. The Greek Key pattern continues on side panels, offering a visual treat from all perspectives. Each chest is unfinished at the back, underscoring its rustic appeal.
Raised on tapered legs, angled subtly at the front, the chests carry the weight of their heritage with grace. Dressed in a soft color palette typical of Scandinavian design, they infuse any space with understated elegance. This pair of Swedish Neoclassical chests...
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19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode with a grey painted finish and ivory accents, this hand-painted two drawer commode has a simple modern look and roots in Northern Italy in the 19th century.
Two long drawers with antique key...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Nouveau Collection / LCI4 Commode from Stained Birch Wood
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commodes with Foliage Design, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian neoclassical Walnut Commodes with Foliage Design, early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1950s Italian Neo-Classical Style Walnut Chest / Commode / Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s Italian neo-classical style walnut chest. It has ebonized and gilt columns and the original brass hardware. The drawers are lined in paper, and the label is on the ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dutch Transitional Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Transitional Painted Commode is fitted with three long drawers and has an antiqued painted finish. With brass molded trim, the design featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with four drawers and marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, over case which houses four drawers (upper drawer is disguised within the top frieze), designed in clean and linear lines with straight skirt, and presented upon four block style feet. Each of the lower three dove-tailed drawers is adorn with their original hardware; a pair of brass lion...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century French or Baltic Neoclassical Marble Top Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful early 19th century French or Baltic neoclassical walnut and marble top 2 door cabinet with canted corners and turned legs. This cabinet came from an incredible apartment in...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Neo Classic Three Drawer Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic Three Drawer Commode inlaid and crossbanded, with walnut, mahogany and kingwood. A Classic Louis XVI style with three locking drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Painted Italian Commode
Located in Vista, CA
19th century painted Italian commode. An Italian polychrome faux-marble top neoclassic commode 19th century the faux-marble top above three drawers all resting on tapering legs. Deco...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Neoclassic Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Trim/Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with its original marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded fro...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Italian Walnut Miniature Commodini Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage neoclassical miniature chest of drawers / commodini made of walnut with a string inlay of satinwood on the top and front. The case, finished on all sides, holds a shallow fri...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Nouveau Collection / Cabinet CI4SI2 Made from Stained Birch Wood in Red
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Nouveau Collection / CI4SII2 Cabinet Made from Stained Birch Wood
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Birch
French Neoclassical Painted Wood Breakfront Raised Chest w/Marble Top 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a subtle break-front design that carries through from the marble top to the wood cabinet below. The charcoal top with white veining rests upon a case which houses two drawers, flanked within canted front side posts, and fitted with ornate Neoclassical hardware. The front skirt is also adorn in elaborate Neoclassical hardware at center. The chest is raised on four shapely cabriole legs, with front feet embellished with metal leaves. The wood has a new custom finish primarily a light blue/gray color with darker accent trim along door fronts. This 19th century French Neoclassical...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely inlaid Italian commode of small size. In excellent condition. Most likely the backing has been replaced. Commode comes with 3 keys.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassic Period Commode with Beautiful Veneered Finish & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical commode, with lovely veneer inlays, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top with exquisite book-match vene...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with hidden secretary and original hardware, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique commode from France gives the appearance of being a three drawer chest at first glance. However, discreetly hidden behind the upper "drawer" is in fact a fall-front, which opens to reveal a small writing desk with three open cubbies for organization within. The lower portion of the chest houses two full-sized drawers. The rectangular-shaped top has pronounced and rounded front corners, which carry through down the side posts and are flute-carved. Each drawer front is adorn with brass trim and retains the original brass (and really great) hardware; a pair of rectangular bail pulls with a beautiful Neoclassic escutcheon set at center. This commode is presented upon conical legs with exaggerated tops that canopy over their tapered feet. The rich fruitwood has a wonderful old patina throughout. Note that there have been some prior repairs to the top. This late 18th century French...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Custom Mirrored Neoclassical Style 3-Drawer Chest
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom mirrored three drawer chest with faceted crystal drawer pulls. Designed by Venfield, NYC. Custom dimensions and hardware available. Please inquire with Venfield...
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2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Crystal
Antique Remington Rand Quartersawn Oak Library Bureau Double File Cabinets
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Remington Rand Library Bureau Division side by side file cabinet. Made of tiger oak featuring eight file drawers, one side for legal size doc...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Mirrored Neoclassical Style Highboy Dresser with Silver Trim
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Chic mirrored 8-drawer highboy dresser with painted silver trim and crystal ball knobs. All drawers are 17.5" wide and 9" deep in height. The interior is finished in maple. Designed ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Chrome
Swedish Painted Commode, Antiqued Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large 48" wide Swedish painted commode, this neoclassic painted commode in an antiqued grey finish with three long lockable drawers, canted cor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Chest, circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molding edge above three long drawers and shaped apron below, raised on cabriole legs.
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple, Olive, Walnut
Pair of Light Oak Parquetry Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A light oak parquetry chest of drawers in dawn finish. It has mirrored herringbone oak parquetry drawers, classically tapered legs, and six Verde Bronz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
19th Century Venetian Neoclassical style Hand Painted Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A Late 19th Century Venetian commode, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in hues of brick pinks, yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an old white ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Late 20th-C. Custom French Neo-Classical Style Painted Chests / Side Tables - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These have timeless appeal! This is a pair of French neo-classical style chests or side tables. These could work from livingroom to bedroom. They are custom bench made piece. The che...
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1990s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Paint
Light Oak Parquetry Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A light oak parquetry chest of drawers in dawn finish. It has mirrored herringbone oak parquetry drawers, classically tapered legs, and six Verde Bronz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Rue De Beaune Chest-of-drawers by Pierre Gonalons
Located in PARIS, FR
Géranium lacquered beech chest-of-drawers with two drawers with polished brass frame handle.
It is a piece of furniture made by hand by the craftsmen of Moissonnier, French cabinetm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Beech
19th Century Serpentine Inlaid Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century European. Austrian? 3-drawer serpentine chest of drawers. Newly French polished.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
18th Century Pair of Neoclassical Commodes. Vienna, c. 1800.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant pair of neoclassical commodes is the best example of top-quality Viennese pieces from circa 1800.
Viennese Neoclassi...
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18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dark Oak Parquetry Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry chest of drawers in Dusk finish. It has mirrored herringbone oak parquetry drawers, classically tapered legs, and six Verde Bronze...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
French Walnut Commode, circa 1780
Located in Madison, MS
This stunning Walnut French commode, crafted in 1780, is in pristine condition and would make a huge statement in any room. It features beautiful curvatures and wood carved details. ...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine quality 18th century Serpentine commode in mahogany and satinwood inlay.
This commode stands well and is beautifully proportione...
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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
18th Century Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Josephinism Period, Austria circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful cherrywood chest of drawers with inlay works from the late 18th century in Austria around 1790. This over 230 year old commode from the so-called...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Commodinis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
NIcely inlaid. Little chests have been French polished. They are strong and sturdy. Three keys.
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th C. Neoclassic French Painted Commode W/Marble Top & Lion's Head Ring Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French four-drawer Neoclassic commode with its original marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France retains its original marble top which sits atop a Neoclassical case that has been designed in clean/linear lines, and raised upon spaded legs at front and squared legs at rear. The four drawers have elaborate lion's head ring bail hardware, and are flanked at each end with set-back column side posts, with beautifully embellished tops. The gray, black and white marble top is complimented with a the case having a sophisticated vintage white/gray wash, with charcoal and brass accents. This 19th century French Neoclassical commode...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
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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