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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Biedermeier
Commode Made In Teak With Oak Legs By Poul M. Volther Made By FDB From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chest of drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by the talented designer Poul M. Volther for FDB. Crafted from teak wood and supported by elegan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Love - Mother of Pearl Inlay Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-Century German Modern High Turquoise Sideboard with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall sideboard was made in Germany during the 1970s. It has five drawers and two lockable cabinets with shelves. The base is a rectangular, chrome-plated frame. The cabinet comb...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Six Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom. This stunning six drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay det...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality piece of mid century Swedish design.  Slightly over sailing top surface, with 3 equal proportioned drawers b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly veneered and marquetry on an oak body, hunting motif, 2 small drawers in the base area, or...
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Early 1800s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice and rare chest of drawers made in the 60s Classic scandinavian design Made in Sweden Very good condition almost perfect
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

De Coene Frères Beautifully Tailored Chest of Drawers with Built-In Vanity 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers with sliding vanity compartment on the left and lift up storage compartment on the right in walnut with dark palmwood bases and bronze pulls by D...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings the timeless elegance of Murano glass into your home. This unique piece is not jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid century teak chest of drawers bedside table by Beaver & Tapley, 1970s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid century beaver & Tapley Circa 1970s Made in England Beaver and Tapley was founded shortly before the end of first World War and is still trading today. Small Beaver and Tapley ...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Pair of Three Drawer Brass Clad Chests in Manner of Sarreid, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of nightstand height three drawer brass clad chests with stud details, most likely by Sarreid Ltd., circa 1970s. Includes a pair of glass tops, though could be used without (s...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Teak Mid-Century Wardrobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall cabinet with five wide drawers and side cabinet storage. Simple mid-century design with warm wood and complimenting wood handles. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Dresser with 5 Drawers, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Chest of drawers. Each of the 5 drawers has a full-length bamboo handle that gives a special, decorative look to the cabinet. This piec...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Early 19th century birch Biedermeier vanity dressing cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century birch Biedermeier vanity dressing cabinet circa 1830. Stunning piece of Biedermeier period furniture made in karelian birch. Comprising of two main parts, althou...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Birch

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Bleached Mahogany Nightstand with Drawer & Shelf
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Raymond Loewy for Mengel single drawer Bedside Table with short legs. Featuring a rectangular Bleached Mahogany form with top drawer, wood and brass knob with Mengel M, cubbies, and ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets in Big Bubble Style - Only Available in April
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning pair of Murano glass cabinets feature the unique "big bubble" style with an eye-catching two-tone beige and pink color scheme. Made in Italy by skilled Venetian artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Commode en bois vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Commode en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Red Boby cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast 60s, 70s 
Located in Padova, IT
Boby is much more than a simple container, it is the container trolley that has made design history. Functionality and detail represent its strong points which, together with its und...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Widdicomb, Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen Special small sideboard with four drawers No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

A Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
the handsome chest constructed during the Golden Age of Danish furniture (1800-1850) and composed of well-figured mahogany veneer fitted with three drawers inlaid with neoclassical d...
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Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Dresser Chest of Drawers by Loughborough Furniture for Heals
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning piece of furniture from the '60s This chest of drawers was made by Loughborough Furniture to be sold in the Heals furniture store in ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a scumble & faux burlwood pattern, on raised tapered bun feet, two over three drawer c...
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1830s English Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Brazilian Modern Chest of Drawers in Hardwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers made in hardwood and yellow formica designed by Moveis Cimo in the fifties is a very rare FIND and is gorgeous! The chest i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Italian Burl Console Table with Mirror by Willy Rizzo, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian vintage burl wood veneer console table with mirror by Willy Rizzo from 1970s. The console table and mirror are decorated with brass and chrome combination, the single drawer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Low Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood By Hundevad Furniture Factory From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chest of drawers is a brilliant example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by Hundevad Møbelfabrik. Crafted from rosewood, this chest of drawers exudes a timeless elegance...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

1960s Art Deco Style Ebony Bronze Imprinted Leather Wrapped Commode Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, versatile, John Widdicomb commode dresser you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Very heavy and s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th century Swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1950. Good quality chest of drawers finished in light walnut.  Fitted with 4 graduating drawers in a 2 over 2 layo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This substantial and reserved Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut and Antique Nickel Hardware originates from the United States, Circa 1960. Features a plinth b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Italian sideboard, ash, design, 1980
Located in Nice, FR
Convenient sideboard very beautifully made in Ash veneer with a 3 cm thick travertine top. 9 drawers on the front with 6 metal handles. It’s a sideboard that goes very well in a livi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Restored Broyhill Brasilia Credenza: 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rediscover the 1960s elegance with our exquisitely restored Broyhill Brasilia credenza, a testament to the enduring allure of mid-century modern design. Our skilled artisans have met...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / DRESSER Lawrence Peabody
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / dresser by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft, c. 1960's. This lovely piece offers all the clothing storage you will need in one s...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Teak Cupboard or Sideboard by Heals from Loughborough, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak & mahogany compact sideboard or cupboard from Loughborough Furniture - retailed through Heals during the 1950s With an ebonised trim Featuring a drawer to the top and a cupboa...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo Indian Mother of pearl Inlay Seven Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Dresser, handmade with the finest small mother-of-pearl pieces through the age-old technique of inlay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair Each chest measures: 36 wide x 20.25 deep x 32.75 high All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Danish teak chest of drawers by Poul Cadovius. It was made in Denmark by Cado, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this is so well made and is a v...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Original Biedermeier chest of drawers, 20th century
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges komódé , Biedermeier stílusban. A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van. A furnéron kis hibák, láthatók de Azonnal használható.
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Highboard, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Highboard / sideboard made in Denmark in the 1960s. Veneered with rosewood. Very good condition, no damage. After renovation, all surfaces polished. Excellent condition. dimensions:...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Exceptional Vintage Modern Walnut Ten-Drawer Chest by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning modern ten-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1980. Evidently from a limited production series, as research can find no examples like it. Stout, exquisitely crafted ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe. Furniture in good condition, currently undergoing renovation. Dimensions: height 144 cm / width 65 cm / depth 51 cm
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1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers - bar, Northern Europe, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - post from around 1870, Northern Europe. Dimensions: height 152 cm / width 61 cm / depth 40 cm
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1870s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Vintage Console / Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest or console case piece from Italy in the mid-century style. This chest features beautiful teak wood with unique tapered legs. There are six dovetailed drawers with leather wrapp...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Teak

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835 cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835, cherry veneered, 1 hinged door with neo-Gothic pointed arch panel, 1 drawer, rounded sides, shelves, restored condition, shell...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Cherry

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1825/30 Walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Half cupboard, Biedermeier around 1825/30, walnut veneered, 1 hinged door, 1 drawer, shelves, restored condition, shellac hand polish Height: 152 cm, width: 73 cm, depth 41.5 cm
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers and Top storage compartment with mid Century Modern Casters. Dimensions. 50 W ; 21 1/2 D ; 43 3/4...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
Located in MADRID, ES
Born on 9 November 1927 in Nyborg, Holland, Arne is a Danish furniture designer and architect. He became interested in furniture from his father, who had a shop in his hometown, and ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Sculpturalist or Brutalist Chunky Angular Carved Walnut Chests, set of 3
Located in Skokie, IL
Sculpturalist or Brutalist Chunky Angular Carved Walnut Chests, set of 3 An unusual set of three Sculpturalist or Brutalist style angular carved walnut chests. The carved and textur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Storm Gray Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chic piece showcases an embossed gray leather facade accented by elegant gold trim and hardware. With six spacious drawers that provide ample storage. Its minimalist design is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

1960's Vintage Bureau Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original vintage bureau chest of drawers. This was made in England by the high end manufacturer Meredew, it dates from the ...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Giovanni Michelucci Poltronova Italian Midcentury Walnut Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Walnut chest of drawers from the "Serena CSM 98" series designed by Giovanni Michelucci and manufactured by Poltronova, production Italy 1964. G. Michelucci stamped mark. The chest ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

James Mont Style, Art Deco, Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Single Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s A distinctive cabinet or nightstand on bracket style ebony bases supporting an open box case made...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Seven Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom. This stunning seven drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, 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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