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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Late 18th Century
Settimanale Chest of drawers / Tallboy by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, 1985
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 'Settimanale' chest of drawers designed by Matteo Thun and produced by Bieffeplast in small numbers in 1985. Composed from powder coated steel and featuring perforated drawer front...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century
Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets
Good conditions
Coeval marble
Dimensions: W103 x D56 x H85 cm.
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
A Late Eighteenth Century North Italian Marquetry Commode
Located in London, GB
taly, circa 1790
A fine late eighteenth-century walnut marquetry commode inlaid with exotic timbers, rectangular guilloche motifs, the central draw with parquetry of figures in a na...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Small Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This chest is made of oak and is nicely carved. It wears a mixture of dressy and rustic.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Circa 1760-80 George III Period Slant Front Bureau, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1760-80 George III period slant front bureau, English. Deep rich Cuban mahogany timbers. The interior is well fitted with 4 valanced pigeon holes above 2 long drawers, flanked ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
George III Irish mahogany tallboy
This George III Irish mahogany tallboy was made circa 1790.
Irish tallboys are set apart from the British chest on chests...
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1790s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Chest Of Drawers In Nutwood
Located in Ulm, DE
Louis XVI chest of drawers in nutwood
shellac hand polished
Original Louis XVI (also: Louis-seize), France around 1780
Dimensions:
Width: 77 cm
Height: 77 cm
Depth: 43 cm.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers.
Made in England, dating from C.1800.
Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled sides and drawer fronts with hand carvings of garlands and cornucopia. Its three dr...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
Dutch Marquetry Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An attractive figured walnut Dutch chest with fine marquetry inlay of birds and flowers; most Dutch chests we have had previously had bombay fronts and often ball and claw feet but I...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century English Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine antique Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The bow front top with figured mahogany above a slide and an arrangement of four long graduating drawers, each with decor...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique 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
Rare Tall and Narrow Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A Wonderful Mahogany Chest of Drawers
This is a lovely tall and narrow 18th century and later mahogany chest of drawers. It was originally sold by G D Blay Antiques, on 25th Septemb...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine chest in figured mahogany of an original colour and patina. Good features include the brushing slide, canted corners with blind fret a...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Chest of drawers With 8 Drawers Inspired By The Gustavian style From 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Dive into the past with this Swedish chest of drawers in the enchanting Gustavian style from around the 1780s. The subtle design, characterized by the simple elegance of the period, ...
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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Exquisite antique English oak 18th century Georgian era chest on chest - chest of drawers. Late 18th - Early 19th c. A gorgeous example of an 18th century English "chest on chest" - ...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Period Cherrywood and Brass Mounted 3-Drawer Commode, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with rounded front corners above a conforming case housing three drawers trimmed in brass and retaining original brass handles, the front corners flute carve...
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Commode Sauteuse is made of blond mahogany with a wonderful original marble top.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cherrywood Semanier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a mellow 18th century walnut French Louis XVI semanier with a marble top over seven long drawers, the faces within a raised frame, raised on short round tapered legs.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
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
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore with Original hardware. has CHAPNIS stamped. Piece is gorgeous and pr...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Sycamore, Walnut
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
This neoclassical chest of drawers was made in Piedmont in the second half of the 18th century, in carved and lacq...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989
By Alias, Mario Botta
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
18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a wonderful decorative oyster venered top with a cross grained thumb moulded edge above two short over three long graduated oak lined drawers, with shaped and engraved brass plate...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Antique Bombay Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique Bombay chest! This piece dates to the late 18th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented...
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1780s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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
French 18th century Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Belmont, MA
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 18th century French Louis XV Bombe Commode, a true embodiment of opulence and sophistication. Elevated on gracefully curved legs ado...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Original Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Very beautiful Louis XVI chest of drawers, crafted in pine in original polychrome color, with a fantastic natural age-related patina.
Below the top plate red painted dental mouldings...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and elegant pair of period Louis XVI (1774-1792) French chiffoniers. circa 1780
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th century, most likely Parisian work, hi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
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
A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut corners, with four graduated drawers, orginal brass handels and bracket feet. English, ...
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Late 18th Century French George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated drawers, originally with a fitted top drawer, now retaining the slide, decorated with flame book matched veneers. English, circa 1770.
Published: Hinkley, F. Lewis: ‘The More Significant Georgian Furniture’, London, 1990, p. 80, pl.136.
Footnote: Henry Hill (1741–1778) was a successful cabinet maker, upholsterer, coach maker, decorator, auctioneer and estate agent, who was listed in 15 properties in and around Marlborough, Wiltshire. His commissions were wide ranging from insurance cover, furniture and even the supply of trout and crayfish to Paul Methuen of Corsham Court; upholstery and coach building for Lord Bruce (later Marquis of Ailesbury) of Tottenham Park; another coach for 1st Earl of Radnor...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Uncover the historical charm of our Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece dating back to 1780 and hailing from Southern Germany. Crafted with precision from solid walnut,...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Regency Chest of Drawers Mahogany Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers.
Period Regency
This Chest of Drawers and Upon Splay Feet with a Shaped Apron.
The Chest of Drawers Having a...
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1980s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Hand Painted Bombay Chest by Patina Furniture Company, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lovely hand-painted Bombe or Bombay Chest of Drawers by Patina Furniture Company, 1980s. This Italian chest has a beautiful hand-painted age...
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1980s Italian Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Walnut Six-Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut commode from circa 1790 with six drawers, rounded and fluted side posts, and turned elongated toupie legs. This French Louis XVI period walnut commod...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of vintage Asian inspired wood end tables
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great pair of sturdy hand crafted wood Asian inspired chests with one drawer and two door end table
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1980s Chinese Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marquetry Rosewood Commode, Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in the region of Normandy, France, this rare smaller scale late eighteenth century Louis XVI period sauteuse chest features a geometric marquetry facade of rosewood, lemon wood...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rococo Period 1770s Swedish Gray Cream Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode from circa 1770 with light gray cream painted finish, carved skirt and serpentine front. This Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode,...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive George III period, late 18th century mahogany chest of drawers. Rectangular moulded top above three long graduated drawers with the original brass ring handles. This ch...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th century walnut chest of drawers with red marble top
Located in Brussels , BE
Antique chest of three drawers with a marble top. Small crack shown on pictures.
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Late 18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI side Table, Germany 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful side table from the Louis XVI Period dates back to 1780 and comes from southern Germany. The side table has two drawers. It is decorated with a pretty walnut veneer an...
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1780s European Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of "Lenox" Nightstands by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and very rare pair of bedside tables belonging to the "Lenox" series designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporti Italia.
The nightstands are fully upholstered in very prec...
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated Venetian Commodes Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Findining these in the field is extremely difficult as a single commode, but finding a matched pair of period, 1700s era Venetian commodes is next to impossible. This is a fantastic ...
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1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Swedish Gustavian Dark Grey Slate Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Commode Chest of Drawers, Sweden
Hand painted Gustavian style chest of drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. Wonderful details including dental molding below the solid surface wood top. Additionally, this one of a kind piece has hand painted decoration with mythological figures on the top drawer. This antique chest brings vintage old...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 32"W x 15.75"D x ...
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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany chest with ball and claw feet 18th century NY
Located in Charleston, SC
American NY Chippendale ball and claw foot chest with pine secondary
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale 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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