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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Baroque
Antique Georgian Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand from the 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian chest of drawers from the mid-18th century (c. 1750), crafted from figured walnut and placed on a later stand from a...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760.
This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Exquisite antique English oak 18th century Georgian era chest on chest - chest of drawers. Late 18th - Early 19th c. A gorgeous example of an 18th century English "chest on chest" - ...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Walnut two over two chest of drawers on original casters English Early 20th Cent
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Walnut two over two chest of drawers on original casters in good condition, Graduated drawers. Previously a dressing table and would have had a mirror to the back but now converted b...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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
Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A walnut feather banded chest of drawers in exceptional condition.
Two short over three graduating drawers with brass handles and escutcheons.
Raised on bracket feet with a shapely...
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18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished interior rests on pull out lopes, above an arrangement four graduating drawers with pi...
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1760s European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C English painted oak and pine chest of drawers. 1790.
Reference: 8202
Dimensions
42.5 inches (108 cms) Wide
21.5 inches (55 cms) Deep
42 inches (107 cms) High
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Baroque Drop Leaf Table Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An unique specimen, a very rare chest of drawers of the early Portuguese Baroque with double top convertible into a table, 3 drawers, gilded bronze letterhead and handles, of Italian influence, an example in excellent condition of the style that predecessoed D José...
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass, Bronze
English Georgian Style Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Sheraton Style Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian style walnut four-drawer chest from the 20th century with carved legs. This exquisite English Georgian style walnut four-drawer chest, dating back to the 20th cen...
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20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Painted chest of drawers in baroque style, 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large grey painted chest of drawers with three drawers in baroque style. The painting is new and has been decoratively patinated. The chest of drawers stands on s-shaped legs and has...
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20th Century European Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Georgian Country Commode
Located in west palm beach, FL
Rich warm old grain antique four drawer commode that features gorgeous traditional oval pulls with a classic delicate drop handle. Acquired...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Late 18th Century Mahogany Single Tall Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th or early 19th century English single tall chest made from mahogany. The top has a crown over a dentil molding, following down to simple sides. The front of the case has f...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of superb quality, this sits on bracket feet, has canted ...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th c. Swedish Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish chest of drawers from the 18th century in original paint. European pine wood with traces of aged blue and coral red paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shape...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut corners, with four graduated drawers, orginal brass handels and bracket feet. English, ...
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Late 18th Century French George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive George III period, late 18th century mahogany chest of drawers. Rectangular moulded top above three long graduated drawers with the original brass ring handles. This ch...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Burr Walnut Georgian Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s
In the Manner of Queen Anne & George 1st
Burr Walnut Quarter veneer on top with cross banding,
4 Burr Walnut Graduated Drawers, wi...
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 p...
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1890s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Style Chests of drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A remarkable commode in delux wood, brass and bronze hardware with gilded bronze, two small upper drawers and two large drawers, skirt and sides cut out in keyway, claw feet finished...
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1760-1780
Rare original chest of drawers from the 2nd half of the 18th century, strongly curved top plate, with cross joint, double curved dr...
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1760s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1800 English George III Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English George III period straight front chest of drawers, c.1800. 2 over 3 drawer form, raised on French splay feet. Choice veneers. Reproduction pulls in original holes (plus plugs...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful fluted canted corners, having the original brass handles to the drawer fronts and si...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated drawers, originally with a fitted top drawer, now retaining the slide, decorated with flame book matched veneers. English, circa 1770.
Published: Hinkley, F. Lewis: ‘The More Significant Georgian Furniture’, London, 1990, p. 80, pl.136.
Footnote: Henry Hill (1741–1778) was a successful cabinet maker, upholsterer, coach maker, decorator, auctioneer and estate agent, who was listed in 15 properties in and around Marlborough, Wiltshire. His commissions were wide ranging from insurance cover, furniture and even the supply of trout and crayfish to Paul Methuen of Corsham Court; upholstery and coach building for Lord Bruce (later Marquis of Ailesbury) of Tottenham Park; another coach for 1st Earl of Radnor...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Period Georgian 18th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top has a beveled edge around a single plank top, following down to single plank sides as well. The front of th...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two ...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Large antique 1920s burr Walnut Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine and stylish large antique, English burr walnut veneered, 1920s four drawer chest of drawers with, metal handles set on carved solid mahogany cabriole legs.
This piece is in go...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Figured Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest Circa 1760s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine George III , figured mahogany chest on chest dating to the 1760s , In excellent antique condition. superb colour & patina.
Fluted canted corners to either side of the drawe...
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Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large baroque chest of drawers ("commode galbée") from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Solid oak wood and veneered.
An authentic piece in absolutely elegant puristic design.
Sid...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Pine
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality figured mahogany caddy top with boxwood inlay stringing above 4 figured mahogany cockbeeded oak lined ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Other
Antique English Flame Mahogany Chest Of Drawers for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic chest of drawers, the top with a carved edge over a slim slide pull lined in green felt with brass open drop pulls. The four graduated drawers with fine brass beaded bales ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Portuguese Baroque Styled Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Portuguese Baroque styled high-end wood single drawer table commode with cut-out top following the lines of the waist and framed by a recess, curv...
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge above a brushing slide, three graduated oak lined drawers below with lovely flame mahog...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th c. German Baroque Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
Located in Wichita, KS
A German chest of drawers from the 18th century in original, natural pine with traces of original paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shaped drawers with original hard...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century English Georgian Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers & Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Georgian Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers & Bracket Feet
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Located in Belfast, IE
This wonderful mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy chest is of wonderful neat proportions.
Lovely colour & condition & retaining all original brass escutcheon handles & steel locks.
Ma...
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18th Century Irish George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Stunning Serpentine Fronted Ralph Lauren American Hardwood Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Ralph Lauren American Mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers
A good looking and well made piece, the curves to the front reall...
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20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique George IV Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome period George IV (1820-1830) mahogany bow front chest of drawers dresser - commode.
Hand-crafted in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century, luxurious and refined E...
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The classic lines with a cornice on top and canted corners with ribbed supports. The upper chest with three over three graduated dove-tail constructed drawers. The middle and lower d...
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Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Miniature Bowfront Chest Of Drawers From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Small bowfront mahogany chest of drawers from the 19th century from England
Very beautiful little model which by it's size is very close to the size of a bedside table
It is made up ...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray painted finish, marbleized top and turned feet. This 19th-century Swedish Baroque st...
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19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured top above a selection of...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Italian, Lombardia Carved Walnut 3- Drawer Commode, Early 18th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with a molded edge and dentile molding overhanging, the conforming case housing three carved and paneled drawers with original wooden pulls, the sides with raised...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
A Pair of Scottish George IV Mahogany Architectural Commodes
By William Trotter
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine pair of George IV Scottish mahogany architectural commodes attributed to William Trotter, the rectangular tops cross-banded with mahogany, above a frieze drawer with bronze mo...
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1820s Scottish George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian chest of drawers: 18th Century and later, crossbanded walnut and oak.
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of this exquisit...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Walnut
18th Century Italian Ligurian Kneeler 1700s
Located in Roma, RM
Rare and unobtainable Italian kneeler of Ligurian origin, Baroque period, late 17th early 18th century, veneered in walnut burl and has as many as 4 side drawers , in addition to the...
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1710s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s four drawer chest of drawers with a solid mahogany carcass, burr walnut fronts and metal handles.
Antique Queen Anne Revival Burr Walnut Chest O...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Accrington, GB
A large chest of drawers dating to the early part of the 19th century and painted in a geometric style. The chest is in very good condition with the perfect amount of wear to the pai...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Baroque Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Inlaywork and Bronze fittings, Mid-18th C.
Located in Greding, DE
Large baroque chest of drawers with a curved front and three drawers. The chest of drawers rests on pressed ball feet and is profiled at the edges. The fronts of the drawers feature ...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By Henkel Harris
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24"W x 14.5...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany bedside cabinet table commode in original condition and with original finish.
In very good antique condition with some minor stress cracks as is typical of a piec...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
18th Century Regence Provincial Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good provincial period Regence carved walnut commode or chest of drawers. The commode features an oxbow form with shaped drawers and a central drop pendant. The feet h...
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1720s French Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top, circa 1780.
With four graduated cockbeaded drawers and a pull-out slide.
Retaining its original brass swan-neck handles, locks and key escutcheons.
This very useful Georgian bachelor (or bachelor's) chest was designed with a pull-out slide for ironing and folding clothes...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Georgian mahogany commode. Two small drawers sit above three large drawers each with pierced swan neck handles and brass escute...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
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Masterful small baroque chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer inlaid with a large diamo...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Walnut
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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