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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
George II Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
George II Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers, 20th century, having two short drawers above three frieze drawers on four bracket feet. 33.75" H x 29.75" W x 16" D. Provenance: The Est...
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20th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Chest of Drawers Walnut Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a dark walnut finish, The eco-friendly dresser, is a great additional to any space. Experience the beauty of reclaimed wood whil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Italian Burl Wood Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian burlwood Three-Drawer Commode / Chest of Drawers. Serpentine front. Mixed woods with inlaid center panels to the drawers and sides with crossbanding. Pear-drop hardware. S...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Painted Pine Commode / Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Of fairly large proportions with three equally sized deep drawers.
Constructed of pine in a provincial chunky manner with panelled sides and decorat...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Original Chest on Chest from the Gustavian Period from Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest on chest in gustavian style made around 1780 in Stockholm, Sweden. The chest is made in a classic, straight gustavian styl...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron.
The lean, linea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood and pine.
The handles are made of iron.
This is almost in its o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar, Pine
ZOË Dresser by AMBROZIA, Solid Pebble Oak, Quartzite Stone & Dull Champagne
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Zoë Dresser is a contemporary heirloom, designed and handcrafted by AMBROZIA Furniture Studio in Canada. With its floating silhouette and sculptural presence, it is built in soli...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Quartz, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Chrome, Nickel
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest with rounded corners and a beautifully book-matched walnut veneer. The keyhole escutcheons are ebonized. Expertly restored and hand-polished, this piec...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). The material used is cedar wood, and iron hardware is attached to the han...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique English Pine Dresser With Painted French Line Motif and Marble Top
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic antique late 19th century English pine chest of drawers with painted black French lining around the perimeter of the drawer fronts and a removable black and white marble to...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid Century Exoskeleton Chest on Chest by William Hinn for Urban Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Exoskeleton chest on chest, designed by William Hinn, for the Urban Furniture Company, made in Sweden circa 1950's. The chest features an eight drawer lower case,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Chest of Drawers, Walnut Frame with Black Relief Fronts
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and contemporary chest of drawers is a beautiful blend of rich wood and minimalist design. It features a sleek, rectilinear silhouette with a deep, dark wood veneer. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and iron chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Swedish Chest of Drawers with Dentil Carving, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Swedish chest of drawers from the mid-1800s, blending neoclassical form with country charm. Crafted from pine and finished in a soft, chalky white paint with natural wear, ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
French 19th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Louis XVI-style walnut chest of drawers, almost a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Sometimes referred to as a lingerie chest, the...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
Located in Round Top, TX
A decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers with dramatic painted "à La Grecque" or Greek key motif and mythical griffin on top drawer, raised on tapered feet.
Restored, late...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of late 19th Century Swedish painted three drawer commodes of architectural form.
In painted pine with brass hardware. Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Painted Commode / Chest with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love the finish and size! This chest is actually an Italian piece with French Louis XVI styling. The cerused finish is accented with a celadon green. It is in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,171 Sale Price
32% Off
Late 18th Century Veneered Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and refined Louis XVI period chest of drawers, crafted in Italy in the late 18th century and veneered in rich walnut with exquisite inlay work. This elegant piece features three drawers—two deep and one narrow—expertly rebated into the frame for a seamless appearance. The chevron-patterned walnut veneer is framed with geometric inlaid borders in contrasting wood species, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to proportion typical of the Louis XVI style.
The facade is adorned with classical detailing, including original brass hardware and escutcheons, all intact and beautifully aged. The chest rests on slender tapered legs, lending a sense of lightness to its otherwise stately form. Completely original and in excellent overall condition, it requires only minor conservative restoration.
This piece represents a high-quality example of 18th-century Italian neoclassical...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830.
Early 19th century inlaid french mahogany 6-drawer chest with inlaid turned columns. Profusely inlaid on all s...
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Red lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Asian nature sce...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers "Tansu", Meiji Era '1868–1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Made of Japanese cedar and finished with urushi (Japanese lacquer), it has developed a beautifully weathered ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Gustavian style Chest of Drawers from the Late 18th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian-style Chest of Drawers from the Late 18th Century
This exquisite chest of drawers dates back to around 1790, representing the elegance of the Gustavian style. Crafted fro...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid mahogany construction that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum qua...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Irwin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
USA, Circa 1920s
Walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and or...
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1920s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful very charming Swedish Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing marks and repairs.
A piece of great ele...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Birdseye Maple & Ebony Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
A classic antique Biedermeier chest of drawers in blonde burled maple & ebony.
The drawers are flanked by ebony columns that nicely highlight the blonde wood veneers & inlaid trim. M...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Birdseye Maple
British Scrubbed Pine Chest of Drawers Dresser or Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely simple and primitive scrubbed pine chest of drawers, displaying an arrangement of four spacious drawers over a classic curved simple molding and a scrubbed pine wood finish. T...
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
An 18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A superb early 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers, the top with feather-banded edge above a pair of short drawers and three graduated long drawers. Raised on shaped bracket fe...
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1730s English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English Antique Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Leicester, GB
Compact solid Oak chest of drawers. This original English antique chest with three slim long and two smaller drawers on top has gorgeous colour and patina from years of use. Lovely d...
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1860s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,288 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Dresser
By Ralph Lauren
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage British colonial style dresser in bamboo and rattan. Three spacious drawers clad in rattan with a bamboo skeleton. Wonderful geometric pattern throughout. Would work in a var...
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1980s Philippine British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table
Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mo...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Oak
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pr. Mid Century Mt. Airy Janus Series Bachelors Chests c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of Mid Century Bachelors chests by Mt. Airy as part of the Janus Collection series, circa 1960's. The dressers each feature ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century six drawer dresser, design attributed to Milo Baughman, for Directional. This chic, sophisticated chest features a vibrant walnut case, with ebonized inset ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style French Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum-quali...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date.
The curvaceous serpentine chest is made from the finest quality flame mahogany. The top features a moulded edge, it has four long graduated drawers above a shaped apron and it is raised on splayed bracket feet.
Fitted with decorative brass handles and with working locks and key.
This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 98 x width 117 x depth 62
Dimensions in inches:
Height 38.6 x width 46.1 x depth 24.4
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton - 18th century Furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dressers or Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dressers, chests of drawers, or commodes
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with original b...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dutch Walnut Commode Late 18TH Century with hinged Lidded top
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Dutch Walnut Commode Late 18TH Century with hinged Lidded top. Copper studded mounts with two panelled drawer the top being a false drawer for deep lidded storage on stile legs.
H: ...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Brutalist Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780. With a rectangular single board top with thumb molded front and side borders, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers all with...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Zebra Chest of Drawers by Carlo Rampazzi
Located in Milan, IT
An eye-catching combination of Classic shapes and modern materials, this chest of drawers is an Exclusive Design by Carlo Rampazzi that stands out for its glamorous aesthetic. The wo...
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2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Plexiglass, Maple
$29,354 / item
1930's English Oak Wooden Filing Cabinet / Chest of Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
This is an original 1930s filing cabinet chest of drawers. The chest is made in solid oak with oak panelling at the sides. The chest has a narrow...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$966 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique chest of drawers. The chest is handmade and hand pa...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Venetian Bombay Style Commode or Chest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful 1970 chest and drawers hand crafted and carved from wood, probably Olive wood Venere top and three sides. The chest Has two large drawers a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,900 Sale Price
40% Off
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s
Features a beautiful sculpted Mid Century Modern Design, with curved legs, a gorgeous walnut wood gr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early Lyby Mobler Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptionally crafted Danish Modern teak chest of drawers by Lyby Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. This refined cabinet exemplifies the understated sophistication of mid-century Scan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique Meiji period early 1900s Japanese Tansu chest with original hardware and working keys. Lacquered dark stained pine comprises the outside casework while oxblood lac...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Kingwood Marquetry Decorated Commode
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite antique commode embodies the elegance of mid-19th century Italian craftsmanship, designed in the sophisticated Louis XV style. Featuring rich kingwood veneer, the piec...
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1860s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Country House Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual 18th century English country house oak chest of drawers with quarter colomns and carved frieze. 1780.
Code: 9096
Dimensions:
W: 43" (109.2 cm)
H: 42.5" (108 cm)
D: 24.5" (...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
French Art Nouveau Lady's Dressing or Vanity w. Cabinets & Large Tilting Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, practical and all hand-crafted dressing table with full-size beveled mirror.
This museum quality AND condition piece of Art Nouveau furniture is a work of art at the same ...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Chests of Drawers, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish Gustavian-style painted chests of drawers, dating to the early 20th century, inspired by the neoclassical tradition that defined late 18th-century Scandina...
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20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French Louis Philippe Period Antique Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from the Louis Philippe period in France. This chest is crafted from beautifully burled walnut and has the classic four dovetailed drawer design. The bottom three dr...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Dutch painted commode, 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant 18th-century Dutch commode featuring its original painted finish with softly aged patina. The shaped top sits above a concealed shallow drawer cleverly integrated into the...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Robsjohn Gibbings Rare Walnut Dresser, Brass Legs and Cane Pulls Widdicomb 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Chest of drawers designed by Terence Harold Robsjohn Gibbings
Model 4002 produced by Widdicomb in 1954
Dark stained walnut highboy wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Decorated Venetian Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Small decorated Venetian chest of drawers, 1940s
Two drawers, intact and in good condition.
Finely decorated.
Found in an apartment near the Rialto Brid...
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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1900, is a refined example of neoclassical Gustavian design. Crafted from pine, a staple material in Swedish furniture for its...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Directoire Chest of Drawers in Walnut 1780 Venice
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Venetian Directoire chest of drawers dating to circa 1780, crafted in solid walnut of exceptional quality. The chest features a gently wavy front and sides, giving movemen...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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