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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Mid-19th Century
A fine and rare pair of 19th century Russian mahogany and inlayed brass commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Russian 19th century mahogany and brass inlayed commodes.
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Mid-19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Apothecary Chest of 24 Drawers, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
There is something visually mesmerizing about an old apothecary and this unique Chinese cabinet from the 1800's is no exception.
The old brown painted finish has slight red undertones and is accentuated by a hand buffed finish, leaving a warm organic feel to this apothecary.
Each of the 24 drawers has a functioning pull, and they all function.
Interior drawer dimensions are:10.5" w X 12"d X 4.5"h
Restored, this apothecary console...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Collectors Chest, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A small collectors or apothecary chest with divided drawers, 19th century.
Composed of walnut and grain-painted pine with later mahogany chippendale bracket feet. Each drawer has d...
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Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian, Lombardia, Charles X Period Ebonized & Gilded 3-Drawer Commode mid19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed of ebonized walnut and having a rectangular top with notched and canted corners atop a conforming case housing three drawers all trimmed in gold leaf, the drawers retaini...
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1830s French Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
Located in Accrington, GB
Huge antique chest of drawers dating to the early Victorian period. The chest is made from solid mahogany, satin wood banding, turned ebony handles ...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
MidCentury Black Wood Pink Glass and Brass Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful dresser design in typical Italian style with a beautiful contrast between pink, black and shiny brass. Fashion color for the whole year 2023 and again for next year. This c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 5-Foot Long French Commode in Sculpted Oak, Original Marble Top, C. 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unusual French commode, given the approximate width of 60 inches, this sculpted oak chest of drawers was hand-carved circa 1860. A relatively thin (1 1/8 inch in depth) orig...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble
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
19th century Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers circa 1840.
Elegant piece of Scandinavian biedermeier furniture with flame mahogany drawer fronts.
Good quality 4 drawer chest, 1...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
High mahogany chest of drawers from around the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
High mahogany chest of drawers with 7 drawers from around the 1840s. Will be inspected at the workshop before possible sale.
Measurements in cm: H:154 W:95 D:46
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1840s Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Bonnet Chest in Original Bright Blue Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century bonnet chest in original dynamic blue paint over Tiger Maple frame with Pine as secondary drawer wood. With classic configuration of two large side drawers flanking two...
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Mid-19th Century Canadian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Pine, Paint
19th Century English Furniture with Doors and Drawer in the Tone of its Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Furniture with Doors and Drawer in the Tone of its Wood
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian Parquetry Commode / Chest of 2 large drawers. Nice proportions, Acanthus leaf decorated hardware. Cabriole legs. Stamped verso "...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This wonderful Empire mahogany commode was hand crafted in 19th century France; four drawers and neoclassical details comprise this outstanding chest of drawers or commode. This case...
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1860s Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Dra
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a superlative example of the tailored architecture and tailored ornamentation that has made th...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique English chest of drawers, mahogany, +/- 1850
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful antique chest of drawers with both history and character!
This elegant chest of drawers/chest of drawers from the mid-19th century radiates grandeur and ha...
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1850s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Dra
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a superlative example of the tailored architecture and restrained ornamentation that has made ...
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Chest od Drawers with white marble on top,
France, Ca. 1830
Spectacular Commode with original white marble on top and original empire legs. Front of d...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardw...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chatol in oak and brass handles, from England around 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chatol in oak and brass handles, from England around 1840. The furniture is in nice antique condition.
Measurements in cm: H:109 W:120 D:60
+ Condition
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1840s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - bar from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, consistent with comfort and functionality.
A chest o...
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1850s Norwegian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Black Painted Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine chest of drawers with professional custom black painted finish.
Top with profiled edge, canted carved sides and raised on tapered feet.
Four drawers with raised panels a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Well Figured Veneers Throughout, With Rectangular Top Over Concealed Fri...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Blue Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A small pine rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Bombay Chest Commode Leather Wrapped Nightstand Bedside Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Italian Leather Wrapped Nightstand...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Burlwood Commode
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis Philippe period walnut commode, mid 19th c., ogee frieze drawer, over three additional drawers, rising on bracket feet. Beautiful flamed walnut veneer. Singe drawer key ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish origin.
Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, raised c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Gray Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chests from circa 1870 with lightly marbleized tops, gray painted finish and carved reeded motifs. Elevate your interior with this stun...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Accrington, GB
A large chest of drawers dating to the early part of the 19th century and painted in a geometric style. The chest is in very good condition with the perfect amount of wear to the pai...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Leather Luggage Trunk Steamer Vintage Aston Martin
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous leather luggage trunk
Very on trend, would make for a great coffee or side table
Features what looks like an Aston Mar...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
French 19th Century Small Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis XVI style chest is small and made of flamed mahogany.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two sections. Rectangular top with brass corners with two over three drawers. Inset brass handles and side carrying handles. Turned feet. This was possibly converted from a regula...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Postmodern Italian Dresser/Chest Colored Glass and Brass, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An interesting colorful postmodern piece with a Pop Art twist, very fun Italian chest of drawers or dresser, 4 drawer front design in ivory and green, as well as rectangular Bordox g...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian pair of chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Personal Bedside Nightstand, English Jardiniere Stand, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique personal bedside nightstand. An English, flame mahogany and marble overnight valet or jardiniere stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Striking col...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a superlative example of the tailored architecture and restrained ornamentation that has made ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Petit Danish Late Empire Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small 19th century Danish Late Empire chest of drawers in flamed birch. French polished.
The façade showcases an arrangement of four drawers (a smaller drawer over 3 larger drawers)...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren combines classic elegance with functionality, perfect for any home setting.
Showcases the romantic elegance ...
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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Alexander Palazzo chest. A Venetian silvered and gilt verre églomisé paneled chest features two deep drawers with brass drop handles. Tapered square legs and the lustrous go...
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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830.
Early 19th century inlaid french mahogany 6-drawer chest with inlaid turned columns. Profusely inlaid on all s...
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Ebonized and Brass Inlaid Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ebonized and brass inlaid commode having shaped top with brass molded edge over three shaped drawers with brass string inlay and gilt bronze hardware and standing on straight molded ...
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1850s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb gentleman’s Victorian brass bound campaign chest in mahogany.
The chest splits into two sections, the upper displaying a caddy top and two long drawers. The lower also feat...
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Commode is made of marquetry of flamed mahogany. It has a small scale and is easy to place anywhere.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis Philippe Ash Commode with Gray Marble Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
A classic Louis Philippe commode in dramtically grained ash. Four wide drawers plus an extra hidden drawer in the plinth! The ash has very good color and patina, and the marble is ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century Side Table Cherrywood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
French Side Table with Roll,
Cherrywood
France, Ca. 1830.
Antique Side Table with roll made of solid cherry wood. The roll consists of contrasting species of plum and maple wood. L...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Napoleon III Style French Dressing Table With Mirror And Faux Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Particu...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century chest of drawers! Two over three, and very square design, this piece has a masculine yet attractive style to it. It has rich patina and high gloss wi...
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1840s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Small Antique Faux Bamboo Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small English chest of drawers with good faux bamboo detail and mouldings. The old paint has been refreshed and faux distressed with dark wax. The shading provided by the wax is ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Napoleon III Empire REvival Commode
Located in London, GB
A French Napoleon III, Empire Revival four drawer commode in pickled mahogany. With good bronze handles and variegated grey marble top.
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1860s French Empire Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Corner chest of drawers, France, around 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique, richly carved oak corner display cabinet in the Neo-Renaissance style, from France, around 1840.
The original wax family seal ...
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1840s French Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian dresser offers flame mahogany construction in swell front form with beveled marble top over four long drawers with flan...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Three Drawer Commode
Located in London, GB
A XIX Century three drawer Biedermeier commode in pickled walnut, with ebonised tapering legs and bronzed handles.
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1830s Austrian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Very good condition.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions: height 164 cm width 60 cm depth 40 cm
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1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Furniture with a high-gloss polish finish.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions hei...
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1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Chests of Drawers with Marble Tops, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large chests of drawers with three drawers and white marble tops. The chests of drawers rest on conical feet that merge into fluted rounded corners with small baluster elemen...
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1840s European Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fine Biedermeier Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier chest of drawers.
Crafted in cherrywood with columns flanking the
lower two drawers and fruitwood inlay on the top.
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bedside Chests by Henredon, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests
By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection
USA, 1980s
Burled olive wood drawer...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Burl
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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