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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Regency Painted Faux Bamboo Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Regency bowfront chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique creamy white, finished with beeswax to create a faux distressed effect. Perfectly suited ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Georgian Burr Walnut Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Georgian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with original ornate brass escutcheons, and swan neck handles. Featuring five drawers and simple ogee bracket feet.
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis Phillipe French 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in the elegant Louis Philippe style, this exquisite 19th-century bookmatched walnut commode embodies the refined sophistication of French design. Adorned with intricate detai...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Gray Painted Large Chest of Three Drawers, France circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Large pine chest of three drawers with carved panels from France, circa 1820-40.
The newer, professionally applied soft gray painted finish (with pale blue undertones) adds a touch o...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Georgian chest on chest in figured bookmatched flame mahogany having two short over four long drawers in top section and three drawers in the lower section, with the top ...
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1760s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Superb Circassian Walnut Bronze French Empire 1780s Era Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, absolutely breathtaking Circassian Walnut with incredible contrasts of blacks and browns that are remiscient of rosewood. The piece features bronze figural carya...
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1780s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century mahogany chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers, the crossbanded and moulded edge top above a selection of four long oak lined graduated drawers with pierced brass ring handles, support...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 18th Century American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well figured American walnut
Four drawer chest
Supported by high bracket feet
Early open bale brass hardware
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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest on stand, Holland 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Teak wood chest with rich gilt copper applications of decorative scrolls and foliage, and probably two drooping tulips for the decoration in the center of the work top.
Handles for t...
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1640s Dutch Louis XIII Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Early 18th Century walnut chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th Century walnut chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two short over two long drawers with pierced brass plate handles and escutcheons, raised on...
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1740s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fantastic 1850s era Italian Made Formal Walnut Directoire Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare find indeed. The piece shown here is a much higher form of Italian-made commode than most we see or have and has the hottest styling of those days in Europe- French Di...
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1850s Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
The material is cedar, and the handle is equipped with a strong iron object at that time.
It seems t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Colonial style chest of drawers model 555 by Bodafors, Sweden, 1890s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great chest of drawers, model No 555, produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1890s.
Made with bamboo imitation in cut beech, five drawers with fronts covered with Japanese straw m...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Straw, Beech
19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century English William and Mary-style oak chest of drawers seamlessly marries functionality with elegance, boasting a hidden surprise within its classic design. The top dr...
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19th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Jacobean Style Walnut and Oak Two Part Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome 19th century English Jacobean style chest of drawers. Finely carved cabinet drawers with brass handles with small gargoyle faces that open up three cabinets. Raised on can...
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Louis Revival Burr Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Louis Revival small serpentine fronted burr walnut two drawer chest, Circa 1890 in date.
Crafted from the most beautiful burr walnut with crossbanded decoration an...
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1890s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Olive Wood Italian-Made Louis XV Commode 1740s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous antique middle 1740s -1780s era Italian Made commode. The commode is made of Olive wood and designed in the Louis XV style. The piece has its original patina and o...
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1740s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
18th c Régence walnut commode
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Exceptional carved French Régence walnut commode. Has original hardware and a wonderful patina. Carved drawers and frame, ending in scroll feet both front and back. Sides have a...
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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th century french provincial walnut commode
Located in Penzance, GB
A french provincial walnut chest of drawers in good original condition, Louis the xv in date. These country made chests were copy's of the elegant commodes in the great palaces, but ...
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1750s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
17th century walnut chest of drawers
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very early piece of walnut furniture of small size in oak elm and walnut .The chest has elm sides, oak frame oak top and oak drawer linings . The drawers are on side r...
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17th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century German Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive 18th century four drawer German Baroque marquetry Commode in Walnut with various woods on the floral and bird marquetry designed drawer fronts. Pine secondary case w...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely unusual three drawer French chest
Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery
Design has a surrealistic feel to it
Obviously and artist depiction of a town
Finishe...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Rare Mid 18th Century German Walnut Pewter & Ivory Marquetry Serpentine Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine 18th Century German Walnut shaped oxbow-fronted Commode inlaid with Ivory and Pewter
German - Probably made in Braunschweig Circa 1740
A masterful example of a fine 18th ce...
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1740s German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ivory, Tapestry, Walnut
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, end 19thCentury/20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS
French end 19th Century/20th Century
veneered with rosewood and other wood, with three drawers.
Marble top.
Bronze applications.
Defects.
Dim.: 84 x ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS
French, 19th Century
finished in various woods, two drawers and two drawers. Bulged box on the front and sides.
Applications in golden bronze.
Marble...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
Cedar is used as the material.
Each drawer of different sizes can store various things.
There is a wo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany military campaign chest of drawers in perfect and completely original condition. Beautiful patina. As usual with Campaign drawer cabinets, they cons...
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1830s British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Chatol / Commode with Intarsia, Danish Empire Style, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A magnificent chatol / chest of drawers, crafted in the eminent Empire style of the 19th century. Adorned with exquisite intarsia detailing, this piece is a testament to the artistry...
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19th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode
By Robert Adam
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Allow yourself and houseguests to be mesmerized with the splendor of fine antique woodworking with this spectacular satinwood demilune (or halfmoon) commode/washstand fit for a palac...
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Satinwood
Pair of Louis XVI chests of drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
Very elegant pair of Louis XVI chests of drawers, listrate in walnut and maple, threaded on front, sides and top.
The cabinet has truncated pyramidal legs and has three drawers, eac...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
Cedar is used as a material.
Each drawer in 7 different sizes can store a variety of things.
There are ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest With Slide
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Small Proportion Retaining Good Colour And Patina Throughout, The Well Figured Top Over Brushing Slide And Four Graduated ...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Handsome Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large chest of drawers in rich mahogany, with very deep drawers and stylish glossy knobs. Sweet bun feet complete the look. The brass keyholes are original although there are no ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French commode made of solid walnut with an arbalète, or crossbow front and serpentine sides. Two deep dovetailed drawers with original bronze hardware. Locks a...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, end 19thCentury/20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS
French, end 19thCentury/20th Century
Facaded with rosewood and other wood, with 3 drawers.
Marble top.
Hardware in bronze applications.
Signs of use....
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers,
1825-1830, Northern Germany
Mahogany
,,The Biedermeier period was an era in Central ...
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Breche Marble Top French Polished Commode Dresser
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Best 3 Drawer Breche Marble French Polished Restored Commode Dresser C1890 MINT
Measures 45 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 36 inches tall.
This is a breathtaking French-made 1890s ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with three drawers and brass escutcheons. The chest of drawers is made of walnut and stands on elegant square tapered legs. The top drawer is slightly s...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Narrow chest of drawers, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow chest of drawers on straight legs with three drawers and a gray stone top. The key plates are in the form of flower bouquets in gilt bronze. The chest of drawers is mahogany v...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Walnut Commode with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical walnut commode from the 18th century with four drawers, cross-banding and tapered legs. This Italian walnut commode, dating back to the 18th century, presents...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th C. Mahogany Chests
Located in London, GB
This lovely pair of 18th Century mahogany chests feature 3 graduating drawers with ornate brass handles and escutcheons. They also have oak drawer linings, which were prevalent in be...
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18th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Charles X Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind antique Italian mixed wood fiolated scroll flourish marquetry chest of drawers commode.
Hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, in period Char...
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Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Rosewood, Maple, Mahogany, Fruitwood
Large American Empire Revival Mahogany Dressing Chest with Adjustable Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial American Empire Revival period mahogany dressing chest the top with a molded edge and an attached adjustable mirror supported by well-carved standards. The lower case i...
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Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Maple
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS
French, 19th Century
paneled in various woods, with three drawers.
Bulged box on the front and sides.
Applications in golden bronze.
Marble top.
Sign...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Spanish Console Table with Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and their ori...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful Empire French Commode is made of walnut with a black marble and full columns.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
A Pair of Decorated 19th Century Chests
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of painted and decorated chests of drawers.
Naively decorated with Japanese garden scenes.
Each chest having two short drawers over two long, all original handles, raised on...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers
sku 1787
W179 x D60 x H85 cm
Weight 75 kg
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Pine
Pair of 19th century Swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers circa 1870.
Hand painted top surface to simulate marble, stepped edge with dentil frieze detailing. Canted cor...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers with original brass hardware and original marble top. Nice proportions with classic...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Swedish Painted Pine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Swedish painted pine three drawer commode with fluted fronts. 1890.
Ref: C.
Reference: 8366
Dimensions
40 inches (102 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
29.5 inches (...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Small 19th Century Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Attractive Mid 19th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Of Unusual Diminiutuve Proportions, Having Well Figured Top Over Two Short And Two Long Figured Drawers With Replacement Brass Oval Plate Handles, Raised On Elegant, Original, Tall, Splay Feet.
This compact and practical little victorian bow front chest of drawers...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful pine chest of four drawers has a lovely carved skirt and curved upper and lower drawer.
Drawers function, brass pulls are used to open each drawer.
Restored, this dr...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers with flanking columns with brass bases and capitals. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry and thuja burl. The key plates are ebonized....
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This early 19th Century bleached oak chest of drawers is a splendid representation of timeless craftsmanship. The chest rad...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany bow front chest with four drawers having bone diamond form escutcheons and later added oval drop pull handles with embossed flowers. The chest with cross banding and...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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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