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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: Late 17th Century
Striking Restored Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Gilbert Rohde designed this chest for Herman Miller as part of his 1941 Paldao Line of streamline modernist and modular furniture in exotic veneer. This is model no. 4103, two-door cabinet with distinctively incised large round pulls, interior fitted with two adjustable shelves behind the left door and five pull-out drawers behind the right door, fronts finished in black enamel. The case top and sides are Paldao wood; the doors are in highly figured burl Acacia. The finish is called "Beaver" which is natural color, no stain, satin varnish. The back is numbered "4130." All of Rohde's designs for Herman Miller are marked with a 4-digit number; the first two numbers indicate the year, and the second two numbers indicate the individual piece. Newly refinished and ready to place in your home.
The Herman Miller Furniture Company was devoted to manufacturing period reproduction furniture until Pioneer industrial designer Gilbert Rohde walked into their Grand Rapids showroom in 1930. A devout modernist, Rohde convinced D.J. De Pree to focus on modern furniture throughout the 1930s, and to produce exclusively modern furniture by the time Rohde died in 1944.
Work by the pioneering American industrial and furniture designer, Gilbert Rohde, is notable for its thoroughly modern, informal, and multifunctional qualities. Rohde’s ability to create appealing modernist furnishings for middle-class homes, while also devising merchandising strategies to sell these goods, places him within a unique framework in American design history. Born and raised in New York, Rohde was the son of a cabinetmaker. He attended New York City public schools and his post-high school education included courses at the Art Students League and the Grand Central School of Art. Rohde’s visit to Europe in the spring and summer of 1927 (with later trips in 1931 and 1937) to see the Bauhaus in Dessau and the French modernist design that debuted in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, profoundly inspired his concept of design and the role it should play in daily life. The French Art Deco and German rationalist styles he saw in Europe influenced the furniture he designed from the late 1920s into the 1940s, pieces he created to suit a rapidly changing American lifestyle.
In addition to his work for Herman Miller Inc., Rohde also designed for several other furniture firms, including Thonet, Troy Sunshade, and Heywood-Wakefield. What set Rohde apart from his contemporaries was his all-encompassing understanding of the furniture industry, from design and production to marketing and showroom display.[1] During his time with Herman Miller Inc. (1932-1944), Rohde set the standard for collaborative efforts between designers and furniture firms, with George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames later...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Superb Restored Cerused Oak Commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, circa 1945
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A breathtaking commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1945. Exquisite cerused oak case construction atop a stylish Asian base...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beautiful French Marble Topped Louis XVI Bombe Commode with Intricate Marquetry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A particularly beautiful French Louis XVI bombe commode with intricate mixed wood marquetry in walnut and fruitwoods. Top is a neutral creamy marble. 2...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Ebony & Brass Two-Door Bar and Tall Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
Hollywood Regency bar, cabinet or ebony chest in the manner of Maison Jansen. This recently ebony decorated Louis XVI style cabinet has been converted by removing the center desk and...
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1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Restored Highboy Stacked Rattan and Mahogany Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked rattan Highboy dresser with a mahogany top and five pull-out drawers. circa 1970. Stacked rattan and mahogany bedroom set with a set of two beds...
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1940s Oceanic Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco highboy dresser with Machine-Age lines in its tiered appearance and curved edge drawers. Produced circa 1947 by R-Way Furnit...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
Pair of Renzo Rutili for John Stuart Five-Drawer Chests
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
We are offering a matched pair of five-drawer chests designed by Renzo Rutili, for John Stuart. It is unusual and difficult to find a pair of High Boy form chests, however we are willing to separate and sell individually if you only need one.
Dark mahogany case, burl drawer fronts. Nice deep drawers, deepest one 10".
(bottom drawer).
These chests show cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age, but are structurally sound. Usable as is, or could be refinished to perfection if you prefer. Hollywood Regency, Asia Modern, Art Deco style design, high quality construction, good vintage condition.
We are also offering the matching bachelors chest...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
Rare 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Inlaid Walnut Antique Cabinet
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important antique Italian Louis XIV period cabinet 1680s in walnut wood. Rafined Inlaid decoration on each side. On the front in the upper part six small drawers and a small central ...
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1680s Italian Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
Charles II period (1630-1685) oak and walnut chest of drawers, or commode.
Retaining old waxed surfaces of very good rich color and patination.
With typical geometric drawer fronts and side runners, confirming a late 17th century date of c 1680.
Walnut panel inserts to the drawer fronts.
Retains its original stile feet and the base with its original bold moulding.
Brass key escutcheons...
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1680s English Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely cassone with classical form, the beautiful figuring of the oak creates subtle, decorative patterning and the simple mouldings give a light, contemporary feel.
The rich, lustr...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English William and Mary Period Oak Paneled Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
English William and Mary period oak paneled chest of four drawers. Each one of the graduated drawers has a different pattern of molding on the drawer front, a detail which was used f...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
20th Century French Oak Chest of Drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare 20th century French oak.
Five drawers with brass handles.
Nice quality and condition.
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1940 Commode Maison Dominique
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Beautiful and original chest of drawers made by Andre
Domin and Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
There is a stamp in the structure under the drawers
The chest is made of s...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Late 17th to Early 18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 17th to early 18th century Charles II oak chest of drawers, English, circa 1700, having a rectangular two board top, four drawers ...
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hermes Orange & Brown Chinoiserie Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stopper magnificent chinoiserie 9 drawer highboy in a striking color palette of brown and two shades of warm orange. The hand painted embellishments are in black and gold leaf...
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1940s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or 'table box', circa 1675-1690.
The exquisite...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
Matching Swedish 1940s Chest and Cabinet in the Style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hägersten, SE
Matching chest of drawers and small cabinet in the style of Swedish designer Otto Schulz. Done in Sweden during the 1940s. Both cabinets with teak on back and the front doors/drawers...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dorothy Draper Serpentine Chests in Ivory Lacquer with Nickel Pulls
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning vintage Dorothy Draper serpentine cabinets in ivory lacquer with dark mahogany bases & beautiful silver nickel over bronze scroll pulls, circa 1940s. Great examples of Dorot...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Console-Commode in Stained Mahogany, Glass and Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Splendid console-commode with six "grissinis" drawers, stained mahogany and mahogany decoration, French polish. Polished brass handles and English green glass on top, large storage n...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Walnut and Marble Commode, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French walnut and marble commode from the 1940s.
Removable marble top. Two real drawers and a door imitate two other d...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Chest of Drawers Rosewood Walnut Honeycomb Natural Color Italian Design
Located in Buggiano, IT
1940's chest of drawers in rosewood and walnut, honeycomb, natural color, original Italian design, black glass top, shaped mirror part.
From the same series in the shop there are ads...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne 6-Drawer Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eliel Saarinen inspired streamline Moderne dresser with a dark stained casing and unique wraparound drawers in a lighter finish. A great exa...
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1940s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chest of Drawers Model 146 Designed by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers model 146 designed by Carl-Axel Acking for Svenska Möbelfabriken,
Sweden, 1940s.
Elm with alder root drawers, brass.
Marked "SM No. 146"
Measurements:
H: 94 cm/ ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Large French Commode Sycamore with Brass Handles, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This large 1950s commode chest of drawers would impart a cosy, glowing mood to any space. The warm sycamore wood, geometric shape and curved front, remains looking healthy and smooth 70 years later. Quality brass and chrome handles adorn the front of the chest. Made in France in the late 1950s by an unknown cabinetmaker, the piece feels delightfully modern for the period and charmingly vintage now...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Commode in Mahogany, Glass, Silver Leaf, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Large commode in solid mahogany with mahogany veneer. Three central drawers with grissinis decoration, four drawers with marquetry and large niche over t...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf, Nickel
Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Chest of drawers or tall boy with curved front and eight drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in the 1940s. Made of walnut and red beech with metal handles. Very good co...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French 17th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century Louis XIV commode.
Category
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Lucien Rollin Commode with Rosewood Marquetry and Red Marble Top, France, 1945
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare commode was designed by Lucien Rollin and produced in France in November 1945. The commode consists of four drawers mounted with brushed metal escutcheons...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco chest fitted with three spacious drawers in beautiful mahogany with flame birch sides and legs. This chest has nickel pulls. Pe...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern "Semainier" Commode in Pine, Mahogany, Oak and Brass - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
"Semainier" commode, pine wood structure with mahogany veneer, solid mahogany base. Seven drawers with cerused oak veneer, French polish. Golden decorative stripes and solid polished...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
17th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French walnut chest of drawers (circa 1675-1700) hand-carved in a Louis XIII provincial style (Mannerist with Italian influ...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Magnificent Rare Restored Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete professional restoration. It is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the narrative: Completely Installati...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Well-patinated Geometric Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English late 17th-early 18th century geometric oak chest of drawers, the beveled edge top over four graduated drawers having double molded pan...
Category
Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1940s Osvaldo Borsani Secretaire
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare and very unusual piece of Italian modern design.
Vintage 1940s Italian bow-fronted secretary in walnut with seven drawers with brass ring pulls, attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.
T...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Goatskin
Pair of Midcentury Italian Walnut and Cream Valencia Marble Night Stands, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of 1940s bedside tables in walnut wood and maple inlays, shelves in cream Valencia marble and brass finishes. They have been completely restored, as...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Walnut and Brass Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Linear, square but very elegant, the commode has a very particular design also due to the fact that it is made with quality materials, walnut wood and polished brass.
Body entirely ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Dressers Four-Drawer Matched Pair, 1940s
Located in Camden, ME
A matched pair of four-drawer Mahogany dressers from the 1940s.
Measures: The set back bases are 4 inches high.
The dressers are in excellent condition.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chest, Iron Ships Trunk, 20th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A nice vintage chest, iron ships trunk from the 20th century.
It comes out of a ship.
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1940s Dutch Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
17th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau/Desk, circa 1690, Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
17th century Spanish walnut bureau/desk, circa 1690. Chest of drawers.
Category
Late 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic pair of commodes have undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chests may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if another color is...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare Italian Rococo “Lacca Comodino”, 17th-18th Century, Venice
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Extremely rare Italian Rococo “Lacca Comodino”, 17th-18th century, Venice
Chamber pot lift-top bedside commode with polychrome painted decoration. This beautiful furniture has a lif...
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1690s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
An Italian walnut commode, late 18th century, large proportions, with three drawers, each drawer with escutcheons and handles in brass, on later tapering feet.
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Late 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
Chest on chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their famed 1948 Mandarin collection. Original two-tone mushroom and cream lacquer finish. See image 12 for the hex color scans.
Each ch...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Restored Cerused Oak Commode by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare commode by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House. This stunning example, model number 3955, can be found in the August, 1947 Grosfeld House catalog. Exceptionally crafted Cerused oak case construction finished in Ebony, with drawer fronts veneered in bleached oak. Exquisite solid brass oak leaf and Acorn hardware...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
17th Century Oak Enclosed Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 17th century oak part enclosed chest of drawers, the moulded rectangular top having dentil frieze over two short drawers, each with moulded fielded panels flanking s...
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1680s British Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Trapezoid Cabinets by Quigley
By Quigley Furniture Co.
Located in East Hampton, NY
This important pair of trapezoid cabinets made of natural burled oak; comes from an L.A Hollywood estate. Branded with manufacturer's mark, Quigley. Likely a design by Samuel Marx. F...
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1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Art Deco commode by John Stuart, circa 1940. Stout, expertly crafted mahogany case construction finished in black lacquer. Heavy elegant solid brass strap hardw...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Primavera Mahogany Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5-drawer cabinet, mahogany wood with tapered brass legs.
[metal tag Dunbar].
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Attributed Bureau by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Restored Pair of Cream Lacquer Art Deco Commodes by Widdicomb, c. 1948
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Glamorous Restored Pair of Grosfeld House Style Commodes, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glamorous pair of three drawer commodes, circa 1940. Stout expertly crafted mahogany construction. Clean elegant case design accented with a single large solid brass pull. While th...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne Lowboy Dresser w/ Black Front
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eliel Saarinen inspired streamline moderne lowboy dresser with dark stain and unique wrap around drawer front. A great example of the transitional period between Art Deco and Mid Cen...
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1940s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Louis XV Style Painted Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian Louis XV style painted bombe cabinet / commode with a marble top, circa 1950.
Category
1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Art Deco Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French black lacquered chests of drawers with gilt details. Amethyst glass pulls.
Measurements:
Width 40"
Height 34...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Charles II Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Jacobean oak chest on later stand, chest fitted with four graduated drawers, on stand with baluster supports with block stretchers.
Category
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 1940s Directoire Style Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Buchanan, NY
A beautiful three drawer Directoire style French 1940s chest of drawers in light colored fruitwood with contrasting darker wood inlays. In very good vintage condition, it has been re...
Category
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Fabulous over-sized chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles. Newly refinished in high gloss enamel white lac...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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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