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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1940s
American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
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1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Rectangular chest of drawers entirely made of wood. On the front it has 2 sma...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dresser or chests of drawer
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: ...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hickory Furniture Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These Chinese Chippendale flame mahogany and satinwood banded serpentine chests are by Hickory Furniture. They have timeless elegance and are in very good condition They are marked.
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1940s Deco chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian Deco chest of drawers produced in the 1940s.
The square shape and rectangular carved wooden handles lend a unique character to this original vintage piece of furniture....
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947.
Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Media Cabinet or Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts media cabinet, chest of drawers, or nightstand
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dresser or chests of drawer
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: ...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Crème Vellum Chest of Drawers w. Brass Details by Aldo Tura - Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian modern dresser from Aldo Tura. This exceptional piece is executed in lacquered goatskin parchment with refined brass detailing....
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1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Cherry French Provincial Louis XV Two-Drawer Occasional Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial Louis XV style occasional chest, unbranded, similar quality to Century Furniture or Henredon. Cherry wood with brass hardware, ogee edge to the top, carved apron,...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-century design chest of drawers
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design chest of drawers in very good original condition. Wooden frame lined with black glass, the front of the drawers is a mirror.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Provincial Bombe Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style bachelor chest by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, bombe shaped, banded top with bevel edge ...
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Late 20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Deco 1940s chest of drawers of Scandinavian manufacture
Located in Brescia, IT
Particular 1940s chest of drawers.
This 1940s vintage furniture piece features three drawers. The handle carved in wood is black while the rest of the cabinet is light gray.
Good c...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Renens, CH
"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989.
In 1989, the world famous Italian architect and designer Mario Botta designed the Robot 619 chest of drawers. Since then it h...
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The s...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
The 1940s Glass Top Medical Cabinet is a captivating blend of style and functionality, boasting a delightful pistachio green hue that resonates with vintage charm. This unique piece ...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
LEXINGTON Banded Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest of drawers by Lexington Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware, banded top with an ogee edge, banded drawer fronts, decoratively carved columns to...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of mid century three drawer chests crafted with bamboo frames, featuring red lacquer panels decorated in Chinoiserie, brass hardware, Asian style brackets and splayed...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional William & Mary style commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 36.25"W ...
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1980s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Bedside Tables Mid-Century Italian Design
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of rattan and bamboo bedside tables, Mid-Century Italian design
Intact and in good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Postmodern Pink Lacquered Curved Bullnose Commode /Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your space with the Postmodern Pink Lacquered Curved Bullnose Commode/Chest of Drawers. This piece boasts a unique curved design and a vibrant pink lacquer finish, creating...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Paint
Kent Coffey Sequence Mid Century Walnut and Brass 36" Chests - Pair
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Sequence Mid Century Walnut and Brass 36" Chests - Pair
Each chest measures: 36 wide x 20 deep x 30.75 high
All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Walnut veneer Cabinet from Italy, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Chest of drawers made of walnut veneer, Italy, 1970s.
The craftsmanship of this piece is exceptional. The walnut has been carved on the surface with a 'grissinato' motif to look lik...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Maison Regain Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, chest of drawers, solid elm, France, 1970s
This charming chest of drawers or small commode is produced by the French furniture company Maison Regain. This item is wel...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Italian Vintage Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Houston, TX
Great looking Italian Vintage chest of drawers made out of high quality oak wood. Top is display beautiful wood grain. Chest has 3 spacious draw...
Category
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented on top of the doors. Many wood squares combined together at the different angle to s...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style chest or cabinet
By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection
USA, Circa 1970s
Black lacquered oak, with original brass hardw...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Oak Chest of Drawers With One-Of-A-Kind Ox Art Ceramic Tile Mosaic Top
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the free spirit of the 1970's with this one-of-a-kind side chest, which features an abstract mosaic of six hand-crafted studio ceramic tiles by Ox Art, inset atop a body of s...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Postmodern Pink Lacquered Curved Bullnose Chest of Drawers With Gold Accent
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace a bold and sophisticated aesthetic with this Postmodern Pink Lacquered Curved Bullnose Commode/Chest of Drawers, featuring elegant gold accents. This striking piece showcases...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front.
Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock.
Fren...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Server Buffet Sideboard
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Louis XV French Style Inlaid White Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Dimensions : 50" Wide X 33.5" Tall X 20" Deep
This commode was made in ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Ello Brass & Bronzed Mirror Tall Boy (X2)
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair available.
Brass and bronzed mirror tall boy or bar cabinet designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture for their Regency Imperial collection circa 1985.
One-piece unit styled as a chest on chest. Double doors above three drawers. Upper cabinet has had a wood vertical divider installed.
Top, door and drawer faces are clad in bronzed mirrored glass with gilt brass escutcheons and pulls. Sides of case clad in polished brass sheet...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency John Stuart Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By John Stuart
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chest of drawers. Made by the iconic John Stuart group. Beautiful flame Mahogany with brass laurel detail. Signed on the inside. Perfect as a chest, sidebo...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Rococo or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers
In the manner of Baker Furniture
Italy, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut, with original brass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Andre Groult Style, Art Deco, Commodes, Beige Parchment Paper, Nickel, 1990s
By Andre Groult
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Art Deco Style Parchment Paper Nightstands / Commodes, Faux Stone Top
Pair of mid-century modern cabinets in the manner of French designer, Andre Groult having a parchment p...
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Mahogany Cane Commode by John Hutton for Donghia - Pair Available
By Donghia, John Hutton
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. The...
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1990s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Teak Chest with Drawers and Compartments Langeskov Møbelfabrik A / S Denmark
Located in Munster, NRW
Do you need drawers? This very stylish and high quality chest of drawers has 7 of them!!! There are 7 drawers on the left side and 3 compartments on the right side.
Beautiful, soli...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage American 1850s Sheraton Style Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage American chest of drawers. Sheraton style approx 1850s. Beautiful turned wood detail and wood grain detail. Bi level with additional drawers on top. Amazing brass ...
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Late 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Solid Cherry Signed Francesco Molon Marble Top Butlers Commode Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous butler's commode with a dropdown desk with cubbies. The commode is made of figured cherry with beautiful brass hardware and a great ma...
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1990s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning small chinoiserie styled three drawer chest of drawers with original brass butterfly shaped pulls and brass detail. All Henredon hallmarks are present.
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests / Commodes / Tables Att. To Julia Gray
By Julia Gray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XVI style chests or side tables attributed to Julia Gray. They are green with gilt accents and have three drawers. They are in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian two-drawer chests of drawers from the 1980s in tinted glass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of Italian two-drawer chests of drawers from the 1980s in tinted glass. Price: 3700 euros
73.5cm x L 34.5 x H 64cm
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cassettiera in Legno Laccato e Ottone - Luciano Frigerio - Italia - Anni '70
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante mobile "settimino" da camera da letto a sette cassetti, in legno laccato color avorio e decorazioni scultoree in fusione d'ottone, disegnato e prodotto da Luciano Frigerio, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1980s 9-drawer chest of drawers.
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Small and elegant 9-drawer chest of drawers.
Ash wood chest of drawers with 4 cone-shaped feet also made of wood.
Chest of drawers made in Italy in the 1980s.
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1980s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Harewood
"Lenox" chest of drawers by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
Elegant and very rare chest of drawers belonging to the "Lenox" series designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporti Italia.
The chest of drawers is entirely upholstered in precious Partr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho French Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic pine cabinet with gorgeous wood carved detail. Purchased in Paris 25 years ago and brought to the states. Acquired from a Palm Beach ...
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Late 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Simple Post Modern white Laminate 3 Drawer Dressers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Simple pair of Post Modern 3 drawer white Laminate dressers.. All white laminate construction. All drawers on glides and slide smooth and are c...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
American Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A gorgeous one-of-a-kind block front style chest of drawers in walnut. Quality is what describes this piece best. Handcrafted with attention to detail such as the 3-dimensional wood ...
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1940s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of small drawers on wheels with five drawers dressed in mirror. Grey lacquered structure. Germany 80’s.
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1980s German Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Exceptional Vintage Modern Walnut Ten-Drawer Chest by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning modern ten-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1980. Evidently from a limited production series, as research can find no examples like it. Stout, exquisitely crafted ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chest of drawers in bamboo, rattan, wicker and handles in brass by Dal Vera.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The brass handles on the drawers are lovely examples of ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid century Milo Baughman bleached rosewood gilt metal drawer cabinet USA 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin book-matched bleached rosewood veneer & gilt metal cabinet / commode with three drawers, USA 1970s. The tag is long gone, but you can see example...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Five-Drawer Teak Lingerie Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard, Danish Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gorgeous Danish modern five-drawer teak lingerie chest by Aksel Kjersgaard.
Ca. 1970s. Made in Denmark.
The chest is exquisite. The quality is ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Modular Stackable Chests - Pair A
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of modular stackable two-drawer chests in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Mahogany with smooth surface top, low height, brass accents, drawer handles & side han...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Storage Cabinet Trolley NEOLT Stile by Giovanni Pelis, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
STILE (eg Style) is an icon of 70s Italian design. A beautiful and rare container trolley / portable cabinet / architect's cabinet designed by Giovanni Pelis for Neolt Italy...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
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.
Four dovetailed drawers with brass details, and t...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
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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