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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1990s
Early 19th century painted walnut French commode / chest of drawers
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Early 19th century painted walnut small commode/chest of drawers.
French Circa 1820’s.With lovely brass handles and a dark distressed paint finish.
Height 32.5 inches or 82.5 cms
Wid...
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19th Century French Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer.
From the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912).
It was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary homes.
It is painted black.
Made ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Elegant Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step into history with our classic Biedermeier chest of drawers, originating from 1820 in South Germany. Crafted with exquisite walnut veneer and featuring striking ebonized columns,...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1870 Louis XVI Style Bleached Walnut Drapery Swag Commode from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this fantastic Italian walnut commode has a highly unusual form and dates to circa 1870. The two-tiered chest of drawers surmounts an unusual a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Nice pair of early 19th C Swedish 3 drawer commodes with faux marble tops. 1860.
Ref: JG17
Reference: 8343
Dimensions
33.5 inches (85 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
30 inches...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Chest of drawers
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Coming from France. Discover the classic elegance of the Louis XV style with this magnificent patinated entryway chest of drawers, a remarkable example of French craftsmanship.
Insp...
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1870s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of drawers nicely decorated with foliage and Louis XV birds late 19th
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent chest of drawers late 19th liuis xv nicely painted with foliage and birds opening with 3 drawers with bronze wall light red marble in perfect condition
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Painted English Military Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English military chest with later aged blue paint. 1840.
Reference: 8349
Dimensions
39 inches (99 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
39 inches (99 cms) High
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Country Pine Chest of Drawers with Bobbin Detail
Located in Port Chester, NY
A honey colored pine chest of drawers with whimsical bobbin detail on both sides. Charming scalloped apron. Drawers slide easily. No key.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870.
Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of drawers. Presented in later paint which is best described as a very light grey or a d...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
Pair of Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers With Griffins, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft blue and contrasting black top with pair of griffins highlighting the upper drawer.
Canted fluted side posts ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hand-painted Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A small Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and new painting. The blue setting is made according to historical models and has an antique patina.
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
Pair of White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper molding resting on fluted feet.
The newer, professionally applied antique white custom painted finish i...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Chest of drawers
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Coming from France. Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Louis XV style with this superb patinated chest of drawers, a true jewel of French craftsmanship.
Inspired by th...
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1870s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers circa 1890.
Striking walnut and burr walnut 7 drawer chest, which is often known as a seminere, albeit this one has the add...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis xvi chest of drawers 3 patina drawers with different shapes and colors
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty Louis XVI chest of drawers from the 19th century opening with 3 drawers, beautiful patina, very decorative in several colors and pleasant shapes, spindle base in perfect ...
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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period.
It is of fantastic quality with a love...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This petite French Louis XVI-style cherrywood commode has a charmingly rustic feel. Raised on four sheath legs, it features two frieze drawers adorned with gilt brass ring-handles an...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Late 18th C. Curvy Bombé Front Chest w/Fabulous Paw Feet w/"Fur" Ankles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bombé style painted wood commode from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from France features a shapely top with canted front corners and center/front...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode Secretary
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode Secretary, meticulously crafted from walnut veneer and adorned with exquisite burl wood detailing a...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1870.
Good quality victorian influenced chest of drawers from Sweden. As normal with Scandinavian chests the drawers, they are opene...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th C. Italian Chest of Drawers w/Inlay Banding, Designed w/Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian chest of four drawers from the early 19th century. This antique chest from Italy has been designed in nice clean lines, allowing the beautifully veneered wood grain and in...
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode. Item featured carved marble backsplash with 2 small shelves, fruit carved drawer pulls, rolling casters, be...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Superb Bright Bronze Ormolu French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and brightly polished bronze and brass ormolu adorned commode in the French Louis XV style. The piece has inlai and is in good antique condition with minor sign...
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1820s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophistica...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th C. Secretary Chest Neoclassic Brass Hardware, Black Finish w/Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood secretary chest from the 19th century. This antique slat front chest from France features a drop down/fall front door, which ope...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Single Chest
Located in New York, NY
A Neoclassical Demi-Lune chest.
Various woods in marquetry patterns with fine fruitwood inlay details
and patinated brass escutcheons .
Three center drawers flanked by side cabinets.
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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two short over three long graduated drawers with oval brass handles, nice...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis xvi style commode. Dovetail drawers and 2 keys.
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1990s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers painted in dusty antique yellow, typical of the Scandinavian taste for light palettes...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A petite and most elegant Louis XVI style two-drawer ‘Commode Sauteuse’ in veneered wood and marquetry, with marble top and ornate gilt brass fittings. This curiously named style of ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tall narrow chest of drawers / semainier / French commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good example of a 19th century mahogany semainier , French tall narrow chest of drawers , a drawer for each day of the week
Circa 1870’s from the Napoleon III period , with original ...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany commode, with tooled leather top, front is veneered with flame mahogany; top lifts up on hinges; interior has the original potty with turned wood lid. The commode...
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1860s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pottery, Mahogany
Pair, White painted Gustavian Nightstands Side Tables, Sweden circa 1880-90
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish country Gustavian white painted nightstands or side tables standing on tapered legs.
Applied floral carving accents the front along with dentil molding and diamon...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Commode Chest of Drawers
Gorgeous French Empire style commode/chest of drawers featuring intricate inlaid marquetry with a finely detaile...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode Burl Veneer
Located in San Antonio, TX
Introduce sophistication into your living space with our exquisite 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode, showcasing stunning burl veneer and timeless craftsmanship. This magnif...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 19th century French painted chest of drawers / French commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Early 19th century painted walnut small commode/chest of drawers.
French Circa 1820’s.With lovely brass handles and a dark distressed paint finish.
Height 32.5 inches or 82.5 cms
Wid...
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1820s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Yellow Regency Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Regency chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique yellow/butterscotch, finished with beeswax to create a faux distressed effect. Perfectly suited to...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest made for the Chinese export market, having a combination of seven drawers and with each drawer having the original brass rec...
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1840s Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Robust antique English mahogany chest of 5 drawers from the mid-19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this robust antique English mahogany chest of drawers with 5 drawers from the mid-19th century, boasting a beautiful patina.
We believe that every warm and cozy interior...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
French Empire Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Empire period marble-top walnut commode, mid 19th century. Commode features brass hardware with lions head handles on four drawers offering ample storage. The strong bold line...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
A Biedermeier Inlaid Commode First Half 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
a biedermeier inlaid commode first half 19th century the recessed top over three inlaid long drawers, top and bottom drawers with twin daimonds inlaid daimonds stiles the center draw...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest Of Drawers Made In Walnut With A Marble Top From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Rococo chest of drawers you describe from the 1860s exudes the opulence and elegance characteristic of the Rococo style. Crafted from walnut wood, known for its warmth and depth,...
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1860s Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Charles X Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Charles X walnut commodes. Beautifully polished wood and 4 drawers for storage. Amazing! Note: Price listed is for one.
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century with a facade of book matched burl walnut a...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1850.
Good quality Swedish empire commode made in birch and pine,
Rectangular top with rounded corners and moulded edge. Belo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
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1990s Mexican Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th century inlaid walnut bombe commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century inlaid walnut bombe chest of drawers circa 1800.
Fine quality Swedish rococo revival commode with the typical bombe shape of bulging out in the middle and curving...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This magnificent French chest is the epitome of everything the Louis Philippe style stands for! The front is a show stopping portrayal of burled wood and skilled craftsmanship. Clean...
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1870s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late XIX Century Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style,
Germany, 1890
Walnut with burl wood,
A chest of drawers standing on spherical legs and in a beautiful form with a wavy front. Pin...
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1880s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
English Antique Patinated Worn Elm Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH PATINATED ELM CHEST OF FOUR DRAWERS
Raised on bracket feet; circa first quarter of the 19th century
Item # 402ZPB08Q
This gorgeous heavily worn and patinated elm chest of dr...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Circa Early 19th Century American Federal Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique American Federal period chest of four drawers in cherry over bracket feet.
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Walnut Wellington Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Antique Walnut Wellington Chest
A good Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest with well carved corbels and flower heads and a secretaire drawer fitted with 2 drawers veneered in b...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880.
Elegant and fine quality swedish painted commode. Breakfront shaped top and block fronted drawer fronts.
Stepp...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Chest of drawers - Empire period - Mahogany
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers
Empire period (early 19th century)
Mahogany
4 drawers
Original marble
W 130 x D 60 x H 91 cms
4900 euros
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Solid elm cabinet by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for Maison Seltz, France 1990s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Two-piece base unit from the Fagus series, designed by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for the Seltz cabinetmaker in the early 90s, entirely in solid elm.
Fagus furniture is modular, so yo...
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1990s French Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chests/Nightstands spanish entirely threaded with floral motifs, coat of arms and date
Located in Cesena, FC
Solid walnut dresser of Spanish origin, entirely threaded with floral motifs, with initials and coat of arms of the house; the shelf bears the name of the owner and the date of manuf...
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Early 1800s Spanish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
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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