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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
French Regency 19th/20th Century Louis XV/XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Regency Revival 19th/20th Century Transitional Louis XV/XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Five-Drawer Commode with Marble Top. The bombé serpentine...
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Early 1900s French Regency Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Chest of Drawers. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
French mahogany marble top chest with graduated book matched drawers, original gilt floral ormolu mounts, and terminating on rounded block feet. Early 19th Century
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1810s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Swedish 1930s Functionalist Zebrano Chest of Drawers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish functionalist chest of drawers in striking zebrano veneer. Cool round brushed steel handles contrast against the lively wood.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Zebra Wood
French Louis XV Style Bombé Satinwood Marquetry and Ormolu Mounted Commode, 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Ormolu mounted two-drawer Bombé chest of drawers with mottled green marble top and satin bois, kingwood and amaranth in the French Louis XV style. The front and sides arched with flo...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style provincial bombe walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a two board walnut top with thumb molded front and side edges, 3 bombe shaped drawers, rococo shap...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A French Louis XVI style mahogany commode, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The two drawer commode has a marble top and bronze mounts.
Perfect in an entryway as a drop zone or even in a bathroom to display all your toiletries beside a plant.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Buffet Sideboard Birch Wood & Black Murano Glass with Brass Handles & Feet
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite Italian-made buffet sideboard perfectly blends modern elegance with traditional craftsmanship.
The elegant birch wood structure is beautifully complemented by black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Commode Signed T.C.
Located in Nashville, TN
A very fine Period French Louis XVI Commode signed T.C.
Oak and Walnut construction in the case and drawers. There are three upper drawers over two lower drawers. Heavy use of flowi...
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: ⌀ 48 x H 27 cm
Materials: Orbitale DeLabré Copper, Natural Oak Wood
Brass and Stainless Steel versions are available. Two, Three, ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Inlaid Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this imposing antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 17th century Baroque period, Louis XIV. An extremely refined chest of drawers, its fea...
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17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Accolade 3 drawer Walnut Campaign Chest
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice looking chest by Drexel. It has 3 drawers and the middle drawer is a double drawer. It's made of walnut and is in a campaign style. The corners and the pulls have bra...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive Empire mahogany commode hand crafted in 19th century France; four drawers and neoclassical details comprise this outstanding chest of drawers. This case piece has patinate...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique George III quality mahogany inlaid chest of four drawers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany inlaid chest of four drawers, having a quality figured mahogany top with an oval inlaid satinwood shell to the centre and a moulded edge above fou...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Quality Inlaid French Mixed Woods Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pay attention to this remarkable piece! This may have the most exotic use of mixed woods, incredibly crisp bronze ormolu and fantastic inlay I've seen in decades. The bronze is of th...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Walnut
19th Century German Burl Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome south German 19th century burl walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain and beautiful finish. A gorgeous classic!!
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers was inspired by the forms and sensibilities of Shaker furniture. Here, artist Jim Rose puts his spin on the shaker design by using naturally rusted steel. The warmth of the patina evokes a cherished family heirloom. This piece will add interest and functionality to any room.
Jim Rose
Chest of Drawers
repurposed steel with natural rust patina
78h x 35w x 18d in
198.12h x 88.90w x 45.72d cm
JR0270
Jim Rose
b. 1966, d. 2023
Bio:
Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966, Wisconsin
Education:
1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL
1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Awards:
2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI
2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board
2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Solo Exhibitions:
2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
National Exhibitions:
2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz
2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery
2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery
Group Exhibitions:
2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi
2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI
2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY
2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts,
Mesa, AZ
2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN
2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI
2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI
2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI
2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY
2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI
2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition)
2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
2006 Marriage of the Minds...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a breathtaking 19th century Venetian Rococo style commode. It is hand painted and beautifully done. The piece depicts birds, ribbons and instruments as well as floral swags. ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edmond J. Spence, Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood chest of drawers or commode designed and produced by American designer Edmond J. Spence and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Fabulous Restored Pair of Vintage Cream Raffia Chests by Baker, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Handsome solid brass hardware mark the drawers. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...
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19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Early American Tall Blanket Chest with One Drawer
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique pine American country blanket chest. The wood has great patina and a deep rich warm tone. The tall lift top chest has one dovetailed drawer below with original drawer pulls. ...
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Louis XVI-Style Parquetry Veneer Bedside Table / Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (1st half 20th Century) bedside table / commodes with striped parquetry veneer in a diamond pattern, a shallow upper drawer above a compartment with a ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Susi & Ueli Berger 'Stack Of Drawers' by Röthlisberger Kollektion - 1st edition
Located in Uxbridge, GB
The Susi & Ueli Berger Stack of Drawers , made by Röthlisberger Kollection, is a masterful fusion of minimalist design and Swiss craftsmanship. Produced by the renowned Röthlisberger...
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20th Century Swiss Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1870.
Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers which has just been fully restored in our workshop.
Scandinavian chest, which c...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a brushing slide used for writing notes or laying out clothing over four graduated drawers all with brass bail handles. Bracket feet.
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho-dansu style, with zebra wood, five drawers and carrying handles. Created in Japan during the Meiji period in the later years of the 19th century, this wooden Isho-dansu clothing chest features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark zebra wood grain. The organized façade showcases five drawers (three large ones followed by two smaller ones at the bottom), each fitted with iron hardware made of C-scroll handles and a central lock. Tansus were portable chests...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest circa 1830.
Fine quality chest on chest from the channel islands, comprising of 2 sections. Cornice decorated with greek ...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century Red Lacquered Italian Chest of Drawers with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Red lacquered Italian commode with bucolic and chinoiserie decoration in paint and gilding. This 18th century chest of drawers is a serpentine shap...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Danish rococo breakfront chest of three drawers.
Crafted in oak wood and later professional painted in a light ocher yellow with a lovely patina.
Denmark 1750-1760
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers.
Georgian chest of drawers made of Honduras mahogany with two smaller drawers over three graduated larger drawer...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian neoclassical Inlaid Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo (possibly Venetian, 18th Century) burl wood and inlaid chest with 2 drawers having ornate bronze handles and designed with rounded corners ...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Norman Bel Geddes Enameled Steel Dresser and Mirror, 1930s
Located in Harlingen, TX
An industrial art deco steel metal three drawer chest or dresser and floating mirror designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture circa 1935. Faux bois enamel finish w...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Italian Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century Italian three drawer painted commode with a marble top. 1890.
Code: 8511
Dimensions:
W: 41" (104.1 cm)
H: 31.5" (80 cm)
D: 19.5" (49.5 cm)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers
By Daniel Cottier
Located in London, GB
A rare and early Anglo-Japanese ebonized tall chest of drawers, designed by Daniel Cottier with gilt painted swallow, stylized bamboo and plant forms with rosettes with a later black...
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century period German Biedermeier walnut commode with ebonized details. A very handsome chest with a gorgeous wood finish! Stunning!!
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French semainier or tall chest of mahogany, featuring a figured marble top over a frieze of one drawer with escutcheon over six drawers with a ...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
19th Century English Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative hand-painted English chest of drawers. Interesting design with triangular pattern. Nice! Circa 1860
34.5w x 21d x 32h
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of commodes in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Commode with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful chest of drawers with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia with palmtrees patterns on the face and on the sides. With its brass handles, its design is unique and typical of the I...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Raffia, Rattan
Pair of Bombe Bedside Chests in Tulipwood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5294 Pair of French tulipwood bombe bedside chests of drawers with finely inlaid sides, each having original serpentine marble top above two oak lined...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Solid Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This solid pine chest of drawers is a beautifully crafted storage piece that blends functionality with natural charm. Constructed from warm, honey-toned pine, the wood grain is rich ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
mid 20th Japanese vintage small Tansu, wabi sabi box chest of drawers japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 5 drawers, made of Tamo (Japanese Ash).
This piece is one of the "Ashed" line furnitures of my shop items - bleached with lye made from th...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Hardwood
Early 19th Century French Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a great neoclassical design. Just the right amount of gilt .
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction and a wooden top and drawer.
Drawer dimensions :
- Width...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Carved Stars
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the late 19th century, with marbleized tops, three graduated drawers, dentil molding, carved stars and fluted side posts. C...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique yew wood military campaign bedside chests with leather tops. They were made in England, they date fr...
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1950s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Style Canadian Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans style Canadian Brutalist Mid Century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser
Dresser measures: 80 wide x 21 deep x 30.5 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s Canadian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Console Chest Table with Four Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This large Spanish early 20th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over four wide carved drawers. Each drawer, featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned wit...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
18th Century Baroque walnut and fruitwood Chest of Drawers , Circa 1750
Located in Seaford, GB
18th-Century Austrian Baroque Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760
Period: Baroque
Great Colour and Patina
Date: Circa 1760
Material: Fruitwood and Walnut
Condition:
Original inlays have bee...
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1750s Austrian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood, Walnut
Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this extremely well made Regency style chest on stand by Theodore Alexander with slip brown leather serving tray and bronzed gallery rail
Where to begin...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century French commode.
A fine quality Louis XV period walnut commode of most attractive colour.
Of bombe form consisting of three ...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Napoleon III Style French Nightstand Black Wood And Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Sober and elega...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Chest of Drawers Made of Bamboo, Rattan, Wood and Raffia by Audoux Minet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice chest of drawers is made of bamboo, rattan, wood and raffia. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet (Audoux Minet). Circa 1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century
A refined expression of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this pair of Parisian oak commodes embodies the understated elegance of urban French i...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Lola Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Lola chest of drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Empire Style Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very mellow, stylish mahogany French Empire chest of drawers with a light gray marble top with straight edge over frieze drawer and three long, graduated drawers flanked by...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie
By Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie
24 h x 41.75 w x 20 d, Drawer 7 h x 14.75 d x 37 w top and bottom
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Blue Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, a metal top and 2 wooden drawers.
Drawer dimensions :
...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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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