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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Rare Marango Chest of Drawers by Alberto Smania for Studio Smania Interni 1960s
Located in Conversano, IT
Exceptional and rare chest of drawers from the prestigious "Marango" collection, designed by Alberto Smania for Studio Smania Interni in the late 1960s. This piece embodies the fine...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Three dovetailed drawers domed in the center, all the locks are functional and the ke...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Rosewood panelled dresser, Lombardy, late 18th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description Rosewood panelled dresser and boxwood inlays, rosewood and stained maple, Lombardy, late 18th century. Elegant Lombard, Louis XVI, three-drawer dresser, panelled in rosew...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Chest of Drawers by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville- Mid Century MCM
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Chest of Drawers by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville in Black Lacquer with Melamine tops. This pair of chest of drawers is a stunning example of mid-century mode...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Bespoke Italian Pair of Mondrian Style Blue Green Yellow Chests / End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Early 2000s modern graphic pair of geometric Pop Art design two-drawer bedside tables / nightstands, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with a Piet Mondrian inspired abstract decor, the ...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Highboy, Chest on Chest, dresser made by noted American maker Basic Witz. The dresser features a two drawer top section, under which are three larger drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Modern Pink Flower Blossom Glass Mosaic Silver Chest with by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with silver leaf finish on wood. handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and pink decorate the surface in Blossom patterns. The decorative solid brass pulls in nickel finish have rose quartz stones...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare, exquisite Victorian Sewing drawers or desktop filing cabinet in oak parquetry and tiger oak. Porcelain drawer knobs. May be used as riser fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique White Painted Marble Top Venetian Style Single Door Commode Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is unique and sophisticated antique-white painted commode with a single door and drawer with a gorgeous marble top off white and creamy gold veins. The commode is in good condit...
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Beautiful Restored Pair of Bamboo and Cane Parquetry Commodes, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Th...
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1970s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima for widdicomb long dresser credenza cabinet burl sliding doors mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

German Beidermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier black walnut chest. Circa 1840. This piece has a beautiful wood grain and polish. 34W x 19D x 32H
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mogens Koch chest of drawers in teak, cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A decorative and highly functional Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers or drawing cabinet in teak. Designed 1928 and made at cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen with manufacture's mark....
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Regency Style Bow Front Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Regency Style four drawer bow front dresser with brass pulls & keyholes.
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Mid-19th Century American Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

William and Mary 17th Century Walnut and Pollard Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb Walnut and pollard oak chest on stand from the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1689-1702) England. The rectangular top with ogee moulded edge, above two short and two ...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early Meiji period Sendai Isho-dansi chest from circa 1860-1880 with eight drawers, petite door and dark patina. This early Meiji-period Sendai Isho-dansu is a striking example of...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Regency Mahogany Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style figured mahogany chest of drawers, the bowfront satinwood crossbanded top with concave corners and uprights, above a veneered slide and four graduated bowfront drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Italy Venezia 18th Century Baroque Olive and Briar Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy 18th century Venetian briar root wood chest of drawings. Inlay in olive wood. Foot and base in dark wood nut. Top in briar root wood. Three drawers completed with working keys....
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1750s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive, Walnut

Antique hand crafted en carved chest of drawers in oak, ca. 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800 / chest of drawers / oak, copper / Antique A French chest of drawers with three spacious drawers and very nice patina. Hand crafted in France around 1800 in oak with ...
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Early 1800s Belgian Romantic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Copper

French Semainier or Tall Chest of Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French semainier or tall chest of walnut with marble top, featuring a slightly narrower top drawer over six larger drawers beneath. The d...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners with leaf carved and reeded uprights, with three graduated drawers with verdigris bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style chest or cabinet By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original brass hardw...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Mahogany Dressing Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George II mahogany dressing chest of drawers, with four graduated oak lined drawers, the uppermost fitted with a leather mounted slide and internal divisio...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

1960s Storage Cabinet by Tatra Pravenec, Designed F.Jirak, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with slight signs of use. - High-gloss storage cabinet. - Designed Frantisek Jirak for Tatra Pravenec.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th c. Regence Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Carved Walnut Commode
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A finely constructed and very smart antique military campaign style chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, this is a lov...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Two Piece Danish Rosewood Hanging Wall Mirror and Entry Hallway Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern two piece entryway cabinet and hanging wall mirror in rosewood, circa 1970s, Denmark. This set features natural rosewood grains accented with a unique ceramic tile...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Ceramic, Mirror

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Danish chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts with handsome original bronze hardwares and shaped top, handsome original ...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Henredon Italian Louis XV Burl Wood Bombay Form Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Burl wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Teak Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen, circa 1957
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chest of drawers, model "BM 57" designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s. The quadrangular body in teak rests on a sled base and opens with a succession of five drawers with patinat...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Louis Philippe Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe flame mahogany chest of drawers, mid 19th century. With a rectangular grey and white Saint Anne marble top with rounded front corners, below the marble top is a small ...
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Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Regence Style Parquetry Commode, Early 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Attributed to the famed Parisian interior decorator firm, Maison Jansen, this Regence-style commode from the early 1900s features a beautiful parquetry of dark brown and honey-colore...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Pair of Fancher Furniture Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Fancher Walnut and Oak Bachelor Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet with adjustable shelf. Measure 34.25" in width, 29.5" in height and 18" in depth. Very good vintage conditi...
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20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe Marble Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Louis Philippe marble top chest, the gray and white marble with beautiful veining, especially the unusual large white area near the back(see...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter sku 1713 W157 x D48 x H100 cm Base 73 Kg
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Italian Walnut, Brass and Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian chest of drawers, with 3 greatly carved drawers hidden behind the two doors. This commode cabinet is in beautiful carved walnut wood, with floral classic decors ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Spanish Walnut Chest with Drawer and Door, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Small 20th century Spanish chest of drawers or auxiliary furniture with a drawer, a door and iron fittings. Beautiful chest of drawers that you can use as a nightstand or auxiliary f...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Birdseye Maple and Brass Bedside Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning birdseye maple, with brass plinth ba...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This charming compact teak chest of drawers showcases clean lines, practical proportions, and exquisite craftsmanship. Crafted from rich teak wood, the piece boasts a warm, honey-ton...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning period perfect lightly restored Circa 1780-1820 Georgian salesman sample Chest of drawers whic...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood, Satinwood

Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition measuring 24" in width, 16" in depth and 24.25" in he...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Italian Ebonised Commodes
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian Ebonised commodes in Empire style form circa 19th Century.
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 Art Deco period English oak and brass Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer. This is a nicely mad...
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1920s English Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century Swedish Birchwood Chest of Drawers by AB Åsundens Möbelfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Swedish Art Deco chest made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood, designed and produced by AB Åsundens Möbelfabrik in good condition. The Scandinavia...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

1989 Memphis Style Dresser Gray and Blue Satin Lacquer, Sormani, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
A one-of-a-kind gray Memphis style dresser with seven drawers, and a China blue top and side wings. Small black handles complete the piece. It w...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This extraordinary French commode, crafted in the Boulle style during the 19th century Napoleon III period, is a masterful display of opulence and intricate craftsmanship. The commo...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Gustavian-style chests, crafted circa 100 years ago, embodies the refined simplicity and timeless charm of Scandinavian design. Constructed from pine, a wood com...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style This attractive French Bombe Commode features a stunning free-standing Breche marble top with a moulded outer edge. This is removable for transp...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
A sophisticated Queen Anne-period chinoiserie japanned chest raised on elegant cabriole legs with 'pony foot' carved detailing. This early-18th century chest on stand demonstrates the charming and highly fashionable English domestic interpretation of oriental scenes of pagodas, rockwork, trees, ornamental bridges, mythical birds, and figures dressed in the oriental manner, holding parasols and cavorting in gardens. All in remarkable condition having survived some three hundred years. Chests on cabriole supports of this form were also very much in fashion in the American colonies during this early Queen Anne-period (1702-1714). Sometimes erroneously referred to as ‘'lacquer''. The fashion icon Coco Chanel furnished her exquisite Paris apartments largely in the European chinoiserie taste. References: V & A Museum, London - The development of English black japanning 1620-1820. Literature and further reading: John Stalker and George Parker...
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers, Classical hardware, carved foliage and fluted accents. Created in Sweden during the...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1920's Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Art Deco chest with rosewood inlay. This versatile piece features two deep drawers, two cabinet doors, with a shelf in the right cabinet. Original key included.
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen teak chest of drawers by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Kai Kristiansen teak chest of drawers. With five drawers. Produced by Feldballes Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark ca. 1960. Lovely detailing to handles. In beautiful original conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1800's Antique English, Iron-Strapped, Oak, Dome-Topped. Coffer, Storage Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome 1800's Antique English, Iron-Strapped, Oak, Dome-Topped. Coffer, Storage Chest! Antique Coffer, Storage Chest English, Iron-Strapped, Oak, Dome-Topped, 1800s, 19th Centur...
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19th Century English Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Signed Claude Charles Saunier Brech D' Alep Marble Top French Louis XV Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and of the period, French Louis XV commode of remarkable quality and pedigree. The piece dates to the late 1700s and is in very good condition for its advanced age wit...
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1790s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exquisite 19th-century chest of drawers is a remarkable example of the Napoleon III Boulle style, a fusion of French craftsmanship and opulence. Characterized by the intricate B...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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