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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Baroque
German Baroque Fruit Wood Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet / Commode, Gulc Nachi
Located in Stamford, CT
German Baroque Fruit Wood Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet / Commode, Gulc Nachi
18th-early 19th century fruit wood marquetry inlaid commode chest...
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1780s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
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
19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with carved molded top edge and cluster column detail. A full-length brush slide sits above four long drawers which are flanked on e...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons. With two short over three long drawers all cock beaded and cross banded in mahoga...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
18th Century German Baroque Arbalette Front Commode in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A German Baroque period chest of drawers wearing its original paint. This commode has an arbalette front, shaped top, four bun feet, and original hardware. The shaped drawers are spa...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow fronted shape top with a beaded edge above two short and three long cockbe...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over two over three drawers, brass bail handles. Bracket feet.
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Burl Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Four Drawers Chest / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining area with this Beautiful Mid-19th Century English Burl Mahogany Silverware Chest or Small Server, a piece of furniture th...
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1890s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Two Part Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality figured walnut two part chest of five drawers having a solid walnut top with a moulded edge above two short and three long figured walnut inlaid oak lined dr...
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18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Georgian 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers C1820. Lovely compact proportions.
Great rare item, which has no loose joints.
Good age, colour ...
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1820s Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish late Baroque secretaire in original gorgeous blue/green patinated color with slant front desk with a fitted interior over the two long and two smaller drawer bas...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice, above four graduated drawers, each with brass plate handles, flanked by canted corners. Below this, the base has a further three drawers, each with brass plate handles above large bracket...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser in the Manner of Baker Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1940s
Carved mahogany, with stunning flame m...
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790
Located in Hudson, NY
Very handsome, 18th century bachelors chest with pull out writing surface.
Made with dense hard mahogany and oak. It may be small but it is heavy and substantial. We'll make peace wi...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Oak, Mahogany
18th Century English Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Fine English George I or Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand. Original Chinoise Design with figures, exotic birds, t...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Kettering, GB
A George I Walnut Bureau, a beautiful and very original example. The fall-front over two short and two long drawers. Internally a central cupboa...
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18th Century British George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Antique 18th Century Oak Chest Of Five Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful antique 18th century chest of five drawers , made by two short and three long drawers with brass swan handles standing on shapped ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th century Georgian mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Georgian Mahogany Antique Gentleman’s Chest
Dating from Around 1800 In the Georgian Era, This Delightful Mahogany Antique Campaign Gentleman’s...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows, having a boxwood inlaid top, above four graduated serpentine drawers, each with b...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bow fronted chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950s.
This is very well made and is a very useful size. Th...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Decorative 18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative 18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured and crossbanded top above four graduated oak lined drawers with brass oval plate handles, t...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Three Drawers, Diamond Stringing
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian mahogany bowfront chest of three drawers with French feet and diamond shaped stringing on a boxwood ground. The skirt is shaped on all three sides and is set off b...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Burled Walnut Georgian Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century burled walnut Georgian chest. Three upper small drawers and three lower large drawers. Fluted corner columns, Brass hardware with bracket feet. Wonderful old warm patina.
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
LOVELY GEORGIAN STYLE SMALL CHEST OF DRAWERS SiDE TABLE WITH BUTLER TRAY J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Georgian Style Three Drawer Chest Side Table With Butler Tray.
The Georgian style small chest of drawers side table with Butler tray is a ch...
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
ViNTAGE GEORGIAN STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS BEVAN FUNELL J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Bevan Funnell Style Chest Of Drawers.
The vintage Georgian style chest of drawers by ...
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th century bowfront mahogany chest of drawers by Adam Richwood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality mahogany chest of drawers by well known English furniture makers Adam Richwood of London.
Copy of a Georgian design, 4 drawers fitted with swan neck handles and cock be...
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut Serpentine Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s four drawer night stand/chest of drawers with a solid mahogany carcass, burr walnut fronts and metal handles.
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
c. 1765-80 George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, c.1765-80, English. Mahogany with oak secondary wood. Comprised of 2 short of 3 long over 3 long drawers. Dentil crown molding; fluted canted corner...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late 18th Century Writing Commode
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful Baroque period piece. It belonged to an unknown nobleman. It was restored after World War II. The handles on the picture were replaced for period ones since the t...
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1740s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th C. Large Fine Figured Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top made of book matched figured wood with cross banding and fine herringbone string inlay. With a bull nose edge. The tall chest with two short over three long drawers with book matched fronts and matching herringbone string inlays, and fine pierced brass bales and a key. The carved skirt rail raised on all bracket feet.
Measures Width. 47 1/2", Depth 23", Height. 45 1/4"
Condition: Please see all detail photos. The chest top with some expected scratches and some loss to the finish, slight alligatoring, chipped top front edge corners, some chips and breaks to the drawer moldings (a few preserved for...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest or Petite Commode, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1760 mahogany bachelor's chest or petite commode having single solid board top with molded edge atop pullout brushing slide over four drawers with original brass...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique George lll small mahogany chest of 5 drawers with brushing slide having a superb quality mahogany rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above a brushing s...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
1740’s King George III Flame Mahogany Rosewood and Tulipwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Louisville, KY
This is perhaps one of our favorite pieces and one of the most sophisticated and uniquely finished chests from the mid 18th century. An English - King George III, Hepplewhite flame m...
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1740s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Antique Chest of Drawers on Legs
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique chest of drawers on legs. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s.
It is a very useful size, it is slim and taking up very little spa...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Vintage Mahogany Chest-OnChest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large 1940’s Mahogany Chest with three small top drawers over six large drawers. The Chest has canted and fluted corners on the upper section with Greek Key banding at the top over...
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20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
A Fine Late 18th/ Early 19th Century George III Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and very well made Antique three drawer chest with Canted corners, handsome chosen wood, Urn Motif Brass Ring Pulls, Ribbon Motif Escutcheons, inlaid Diamond shaped center...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers in Stained oak with Brass from the 19th century
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in stained oak with brass fittings decorated with wood carvings from the period around the 19th century. Has a total of 4 drawers and key included.
Dimensions in cm:...
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19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very small and fine quality antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period.
It is very well made and has l...
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1790s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Semainier
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Italian midcentury hand decorated tall chest of drawers - lingerie semainier. circa 1940
Handcrafted in the Florence region of Central Italy in the mid-20th century, th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique early 19th century George III inlaid mahogany secretaire having a splendid mahogany top with top faux drawer having beautifully crafted inlaid oval panels which drops and ope...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Baroque Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and carved feet in super time worn patina.
Germany
More than...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Amazing Italian ( Lombard ) Drawer Flap 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian ( Lombard ) Drawer Flap 18th Century
116x119x60 cm approx.
Flap cabinet veneered in walnut and walnut root, threaded in amaranth and wavy on the front.
Lombardy. 18th centu...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of five drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in very good ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian 18th Century Elm Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Mid 18th Century, George II Period, Elm Chest Having Superbly Figured Top With Attractive Crossbanded Decoration, Over Two Short And Three Long Drawers Retaining Origina...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
George II Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A fine piece. With a rectangular hinged top that folds forward and has two pull out supports, The interior with walnut veneers. With a long drawer over two small drawers over two lon...
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1740s English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III English, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III
English, 18th Century
and in mahogany wood and other woods.
Bands and fillets in satinwood, box with two drawers and two doors, bronze fittings, zoomorph...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Highboy Dresser, circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Kindel Furniture
USA, circa 1960s
Mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Galbée commode made of solid oak wood.
Half-height oak corpus standing on 4 block feet with elegantly curved front and profiled base. Frame construction with 2 flatte...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Remarkable Baroque Chest of Drawers from 1750-60, Originating in Switzerland
This exceptional Baroque chest of drawers hails from the years 1750-60 and boasts a rich hist...
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1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut nightstand/Chest Of two Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s two drawer night stand/chest of drawers with a solid mahogany carcass, burr walnut fronts and metal handles.
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany w/ Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany with Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers, & Ogee Feet, England
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bachelors chest, late 18th century, With a plum pudding mahogany two board top with thumb molded front and side edges, a pull out brushing slide with two pull out...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Commode, English C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful commode or chest of drawers.
Bleached and lime washed tropical hardwood.
Lovely shaped serpentine front
Veneered drawer fronts. Some historical small patches on the draw...
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1780s English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Important Portuguese Commode 18th Century in Carved Brazilian Rosewood VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Portuguese Commode
18th Century
in carved Brazilian rosewood, with 2 drawers
Wavy body, protruding carved pilasters, decorated with vegetal rolls.
Sits on curved feet endin...
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Baroque chest of drawers, Southern German 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
A three-drawer baroque chest of drawers with a moving panel and a curved frame. The frame in light grey and creamy white is new and has been decoratively patinated.
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
A very fine George I walnut tallboy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine George I walnut tallboy, of typical rectangular form with a wide base containing three graduated long drawers and a narrower upper section with three further long drawers...
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1720s English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th century English Seaweed Inlaid Chest of Frame
Located in Charleston, SC
Nice early George II period 18th century English seaweed inlaid chest of frame. Top consists of two drawers over three while the base has three drawers. The seaweed inlay is fabulous...
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18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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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