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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1920s
Early 20th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this important antique chest. Created in France, circa 1920 and bombe in shape on all three sides, the cabinet stands on elegant cabriole leg...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was hand-crafted from solid oak and accented with cast brass drawer pulls by obvious master craftsmen! The top features a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19thc Italian Hand Carved Bookcase Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Italian Hand Carved Bookcase Commode. The shelves are adjustable within the top half. The bottom half(commode area) has a three door cabinet style to them and house one shelvin...
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material is cedar.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It is a very beautiful piece of furniture with a uniquely Japanese rusticity...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Antique Art Nouveau Small Wooden Cabinet by Majorelle, France, Signed
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique French Art Nouveau wood commode or nightstand was designed by Louis Majorelle and made in Nancy, France circa 1910-1920. This exceptional, museum-quality cabinet ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique campaign chest crafted in mahogany with dramatic wood grains, brass inlays and hardware, and featuring a foldout writing desk hav...
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory.
Solid wooden top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel.
Ideal kitchen is...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Burr Walnut Georgian Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s
In the Manner of Queen Anne & George 1st
Burr Walnut Quarter veneer on top with cross banding,
4 Burr Walnut Graduated Drawers, wi...
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Country French Chiffoniere ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Chiffoniere ~ Cabinet is a splendid combination package that provides a minimal footprint while creating stylish storage options. Hand-crafted from solid oak,...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory.
Solid wooden top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel.
Ideal kitchen is...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers stands as a captivating testament to timeless craftsmanship and distinctive design. With three drawers for ample storage, t...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
Located in Brea, CA
Antique primitive blanket chest entry table
This Primitive blanket chest we love as an entry or just as a commode table in any room.
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Early 20th Century Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers; French; in the Louis XVI Style. This striking piece features three dovetailed drawers and is made of ebonized Mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous museum...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Hardwood Campaign Brass Bound Chest of Two Short and Two Long Drawers
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th century hardwood campaign brass bound chest of two short and two long drawers with sunken brass handles, raised upon out swept feet.
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The design is simple and lean.
It is the ultimate in simplicity and is a very beautiful piece of furniture.
The storage compartment in the upper storage area was used to store old documents...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rust...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of superb quality, this sits on bracket feet, has canted ...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Sixteen Drawer Chinese Collector's Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The Ming-dynasty’s legacy of clean, elegant lines remained a powerful influence in Qing-dynasty aesthetics as seen in this statuesque collector's cabinet. Made of warm-toned wood, th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant eight-drawer features graceful Clawfoot legs adorned with meticulously carved accents that continue onto the scalloped apron. Created in Belgium during the early 20th ce...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A particularly large and well-built chest of drawers with three drawers. The cabinet comes from Eastern Europe and was made around 1925. The quality of antique pine doesn't get much ...
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1920s Hungarian Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Spanish Painted Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest from Spain featuring the original salmon colored paint and wonderful patina. The paint has wear consistent with age and shows a beautiful warm undertone beneath. The knobs are ...
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1910s Spanish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Style Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of Drawers, French, in the Louis XVI style. This piece has three dovetailed drawers with brass trim and hardware throughout. The pulls and locks are in working condition. The p...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Painted satinwood serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood chest of drawers, the large rectangular serpentine top having floral painted banding above three long graduated drawers with further painted detail and brass handles. All r...
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Spanish Painted Chests
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chests from Spain featuring the original salmon colored paint and wonderful patina. The paint has wear consistent with age and shows a beautiful warm undertone beneath. The k...
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1910s Spanish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial chest crafted in mahogany with six drawers in a low profile with brass campaign hardware and bracket feet.
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Rosewood Empire Chest of Drawers with Vanity Mirror
By Biedermeier
Located in Chicago, IL
52” x 25” x 35”H (without wheels); mirror adds 35”H
A captivating representation of early Biedermeier design, influenced by the Empire era. This remarkable Biedermeier dresser exhib...
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Early 1900s American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The classic lines with a cornice on top and canted corners with ribbed supports. The upper chest with three over three graduated dove-tail constructed drawers. The middle and lower d...
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Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Louis XV style bronze mounted marble top and kingwood bombe commode. Some surface level imperfections and scratches to marble, pictured; otherwise, in good condition. Two availa...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional antique Scottish or English campaign style butler's desk chest of drawer. Crafted out of teak or sycamore (exterior) and elm (interior) with original brass ...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very large Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
This is one of the largest Art Deco chests we have ...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Antiques Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
This French antique chest of drawers embodies the timeless elegance of the Louis XVI style and originates from the enchanting Rhone Valley. Ca...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Cassettiera con ribaltina anni 70 di Afra e Tobia Scarpa serie Artona Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
Questa rara cassettiera vintage Maxalto Artona, un'opera d'arte della progettazione anni '70 firmata dai celebri designer italiani Afra e Tobia Sca...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Art Deco apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Crafted in black lacquered linden wood (also called lime tree).
Each drawer measures: 13 x 15 x 57 cm.
From...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Boho Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic little cabinet painted a dove grey with white tipping. Burnished brass hardware. Acquired from a Westport estate.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Five dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage English Two Drawer Chest with Inlay & Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s English chest of two drawers has polished walnut veneer on the front, sides and top with contrasting maple and ebony details. Brass drawer pull hardware and escutcheons. ...
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode, Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian Rococo style olive wood bombe chest, c. 1920.
Sophisticated petite commode crafted of olive wood with a unique parquetry design. It is a great size...
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1920s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is exceptional, this has inc...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Small and Rustic Wood and Brass Chest, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury countryside inspired five-drawers chest of drawers. This amazing item is made of wood with brass hardware.
An astonishing piece with beautiful lines and perfe...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb eclectic Belle Époque / Rococo / Art Nouveau chest of drawers.
In solid carved oak with red marble top and brass handles.
It has 4 drawers including 1 “secret” drawer.
Keys pr...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique American Empire Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique American empire bachelor's chest of drawers. Top drawer folds down to become a desk. Dimensions: 43.5"H x 40.5"W x 22.5"D. Ask us about our local NYC delivery.
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Lacquered Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine French period Art Deco black lacquered mahogany shaped front chest. Circa 1920. A favorite of top designers!
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1920s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Campaign Style Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique campaign style chest crafted in mahogany with well placed dramatic grains, brass inlays and hardware, keys for all drawers and turn...
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Early 20th C. Olive Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Commodes
Located in East Hampton, NY
These rare olive wood veneer patchwork commodes in a waxed natural finish, provide ample storage with two large bottom drawers and 2 smaller upper drawers. The olive wood has been s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is superb, this is extremely well made and is a great size, w...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Harrods Kenney Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Sideboard Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage solid mahogany with brass trim Military Campaign sideboard with three drawers and two cupboards made by REH Kennedy and retaile...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large antique 1920s burr Walnut Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine and stylish large antique, English burr walnut veneered, 1920s four drawer chest of drawers with, metal handles set on carved solid mahogany cabriole legs.
This piece is in go...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English Serpentine Small Chest, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
English serpentine side chest from mahogany, circa 1920. The top is banded in mahogany and has a central panel of flame mahogany with a beveled and...
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1920s English Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Widdicomd Tiger Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Widdicomd Solid Genuine Tiger Mahogany Serpentine front commode Chest of drawers on Wheels. Deep Dovetail drawers working flawlessly. Matching mirror available...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This pair of Gustavian style cream painted chests of drawers exudes timeless charm and sophistication. Each chest boasts three spacious drawers ado...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Arts & Crafts oak chests of drawers with iron handles.
Located in London, GB
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. An Arts and Crafts oak chest of drawers with hand-formed writhen iron handles and made from beautiful hand chosen quarter sawn wild grain oak.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Louis XVI Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Mahogany Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
Maison Jansen Louis XVI style chest or étagère. The nice bowed white marble top with a three-quarter pierced bras...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s four drawer chest of drawers with a solid mahogany carcass, burr walnut fronts and metal handles.
Antique Queen Anne Revival Burr Walnut Chest O...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Merchant counter of Light pine in Patinated condition from the 1910
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique grocery counter in light pine with shelves and drawers in light patina from around 1910.
Dimensions in cm: H:85 W:143 D:53
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1910s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet ~ Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet ~ Commode with Carrara Marble combines the size and proportions of a chest of drawers with the functionality of a buffet, and does it with in...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak 31-Compartment Filing Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts 31-compartment file cabinet
By The Federal Equipment Co.
USA, early 20th century
Quarter sawn oak, with brass hardware.
Measures: 19....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, French
Located in Hastings, GB
Large French Chest Of Drawers
Fantastic Large Scale Set Of Drawers
France 1930'S
Grey Paint Finish
3 Drawers With Handles To Each Side, Original Locks In Place But No Longer Function...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Dining Room Furniture from the Beginning of the 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining room furniture
Portuguese, from the beginning of the 20th century
in chestnut wood, composed of: Tableware, two Corners, ten Chairs, two Armchairs and Sideboard. Small defects...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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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