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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Curvy Deco Style Italian Three Drawer Parchment Covered Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1980s chest has great Art Deco style and lines. Three drawer chest with a curved, stepped base on parchment-covered dowel legs. Drawers have rounded pulls....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Important 1925 Dresser with Birchbark and Inlaid with Minerals
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT 1925 DRESSER WITH BIRCHBARK AND INLAID WITH MINERALS Unique piece Sophie Gallardo & Georges Cassan Height: 93 cm Length: 137 cm Width: 56 cm Birch bark marquetry and min...
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2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

George Zee Asian American Rosewood Chippendale Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee attributed Asian American Chippendale Rosewood side tables cabinets. 1 top dovetailed rosewood drawer finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Chests of Drawers, 1970s, Germany
Located in Debrecen, HU
This elegant pair of side tables from Germany is synonymous with 1970s modernism, showcasing a clean, functional design. Perfectly combining form and function, these pieces are ver...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with gorgeous lion head hardware. Perfect for an elegant powder room.
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Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

French Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Curious ladies desk, France. Folding writing surface made of solid pine. With various drawers and compartments for sufficient storage space.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Pair of Gustavian style blue distressed painted commodes or dressers designed and produced in Sweden in th...
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

Pair of G Plan Teak 'Fresco' Side Chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of G plan teak 'Fresco' side chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960, of cube-form, the three drawers with molded pulls, on a square plinth base, with G Plan label to the to...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, handcrafted between 1810 and 1820, embodies the elegance and simplicity of the Empire &...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style with classic Gustavian carved detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges. Thi...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Mahogany and Brass Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool mahogany chest of drawers by Josef Frank, with an amazing, playful silhouette. Elegant brass handles.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century, French Industrial Drawer Bank
Located in High Point, NC
This industrial work table holds a chest of drawers with a unique, timeworn patina. Made in France in the 20th century, a series of ten drawers are arranged in two columns within a s...
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20th Century French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.  Geometric credenza...
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2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Plywood

18th Century Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century Italian painted pine two drawer commode. 1790. Code: 8542 Dimensions: W: 35.5" (90.2 cm) H: 31" (78.7 cm) D: 18" (45.7 cm)
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century shaped front oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century shaped front oak chest of drawers circa 1880. Dutch shaped oak chest of drawers commode with its serpentine fronted commode very much in the dutch taste. 4 drawers with...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

William and Mary 17th Century Walnut and Pollard Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb Walnut and pollard oak chest on stand from the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1689-1702) England. The rectangular top with ogee moulded edge, above two short and two ...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their s...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Carved oak, with burl wood top and original brass hardware. ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Andre Sornay cabinet, 1960
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Storage unit by Andre Sornay in the sixties Rare model Beech structure and melamine panels 3 doors and 3 drawers Some traces of time on the top and some lack of wood on the door Nice...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Raymond Loewy DF 2000 Mid Century Jewelry Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Freres jewelry chest circa mid 1970’s. This all original example has lipstick red molded plastic drawer fronts, rosewood trim and opens at the top and bot...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic, Rosewood

18th Century German Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive 18th century four drawer German Baroque marquetry Commode in Walnut with various woods on the floral and bird marquetry designed drawer fronts. Pine secondary case w...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Late Victorian Queen Anne Lowboy Dresser with Sculpted Front
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian Queen Anne lowboy dresser featuring a sculpted front with 3 oversized drawers.
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19th Century American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak campaign chest of drawers with secretary. The chest of drawers is in original condition and structurally perfect. It has the original appearance with traces of...
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1840s British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany satinwood crossbanded rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above two short and two long cockbeed...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

19th Century Tennessee American Classical Jackson Press
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American Classical cherrywood Jackson Press with beautifully aged mellow patina, dating to the first half of the 19th century. Born in Tennes...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Poplar, Pine

20th Century French Large Mahogany and Macassar Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco sideboard with burr walnut wood and marble top, with Satin fluted colums in both sides and banding. Five integral central drawers with original moss green handles.  
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780 English George III 18thC Oak Mule Chest sku 1879 W169 x D58 x H89 cm Weight 73 kg
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of the drawers, with the top drawer pulling out to become a fitted secretaire writing su...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Large Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood and Mahogany Marble-top 18th Ctr
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large (148 cm wide) decorative Louis XV chest commode. Rosewood and mahogany parquetry, gilt bronze mounting. Original grey Belgian marble-top ...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

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Pine, Paint

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated drawers, reeded chamfered corners and deep crown moulding. Bottom section stands on bra...
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18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Italian Hand Painted Louis XV Style Bombe Chest, Circa Mid 1900's
Located in London, Park Royal
A characterful, Louis XV Style, Bombe Chest, circa 1940's from Italy. The piece is in its original hand-painted finish comprising of a yellow ocher main colour with a second grey/gr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

George II Lacquer Cabinet on Chest
Located in London, GB
A George II Lacquer Cabinet on Chest with double dome cornice and three ball finials, above two cabinet doors with robust banded hinges, opening to reveal an interior of ten drawers,...
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Mid-18th Century George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Tall Vintage Tall Teak Wood Campaign Highboy Chest in Style of Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Campaign chest that features Thirteen drawers with original brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

19th-C. English Carved & Painted Pine Faux Bamboo Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century English faux bamboo carved and painted faux bamboo chest. It is both stained and painted. It has the original turned feet and knobs. The drawers are dovetailed...
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne Lowboy Dresser w/ Black Front
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eliel Saarinen inspired streamline moderne lowboy dresser with dark stain and unique wrap around drawer front. A great example of the transitional period between Art Deco and Mid Cen...
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1940s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Five Drawer Hallway Chest in Rosewood by Henning Jorgensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henning Jorgensen Manufacturer: Fredericia Møbelfabrik Era: 1959 Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 23.5" wide x 11.5" deep x 29.75" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality figured mahogany bow fronted chest of four drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow fronted shape top with a moulded edge above four figured mahogany b...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Antique William and Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful and dynamic piece in the William and Mary style. Re-Created utilizing 18th and 19th century parts and later paint decoration in red with black stippling to the top and an ...
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20th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Genuine Swedish Red Tall Pine Folk Art Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country chest of drawers from Northern Sweden made around 1810 to 1820. The chest is pine with untouched original paint and authentic patina. The paint is distressed with signs of we...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Lane Brutalist Mosaic hope chest Paul Evans Style Fabulous Lane Brutalist mosaic chunky walnut hope chest. This piece is part...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or dresser chest By John Widdicomb USA, late 20th century Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Drawers...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s. They are of superb quality and are a lovely size, per...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Magnificent Green Bathroom Cabinets in Murano Glass - Luxury Style Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Elevate your bathroom with our magnificent green cabinets crafted from exquisite Murano glass. Handmade in Italy, these one-of-a-kind pieces blend solid birch wood with intricate colored glass panels in a rich emerald hue, adorned with brass accents for opulent sophistication. The cabinets exude a modern yet timeless allure, seamlessly blending functionality and artistry. Ample storage compartments and drawers offer practical solutions, while the glass elements 90 glass spheres an ethereal beauty. Each piece is a unique creation, taking 3-4 weeks to produce by skilled artisans. As creators of exceptional environments, our company harmoniously combines antique, vintage, and contemporary elements to evoke emotions and reflect individuality. This is a luxurious, modern-style bathroom cabinet that elevates any space into an eye-catching oasis through its unparalleled craftsmanship and design. Indulge in the extraordinary and embrace the epitome of style with our magnificent green Murano glass bathroom cabinets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish chests circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of Swedish chests of drawers, circa 1880, offering timeless elegance and understated sophistication. These pieces are crafted in solid wood and feature a beautifully a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Ebony & Brass Two-Door Bar and Tall Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
Hollywood Regency bar, cabinet or ebony chest in the manner of Maison Jansen. This recently ebony decorated Louis XVI style cabinet has been converted by removing the center desk and replacing it with a mirrored bar interior. Having three lowers drawers each with bronze pulls supporting an open double door mirror interior. This highly functional cabinet can be used in any office or bar setting as well as in any bedroom versatility as it can be used as a lady's dressing vanity and lingerie dresser...
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1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho French Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic pine cabinet with gorgeous wood carved detail. Purchased in Paris 25 years ago and brought to the states. Acquired from a Palm Beach ...
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Late 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Bleached French Fossilized Marble Top Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century bleached french fossilized marble top chest with hidden bottom drawer and diamond Escutcheons.
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

"Il Pezzo 2 Nightstand" night table - solid walnut - Carrara marble - nickel
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Nickel

19th Century English Bamboo Three Drawer Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th Century English bamboo chest of drawers! There is lovely natural design and detail in the bamboo wood, that is nicely accented by the brass handles. The colo...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo

Pair of French Art Deco Burl Walnut and Marble Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco burl walnut bedside commodes with maple trim and grey marble tops (PRICED AS Pair)
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Distressed Georgian Style Yew Wood Small Chest of Drawers. Very lovely little chest can be used as a bedside table or anywhere ar...
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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Hand-Painted Italian Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative hand painted chest of drawers from Florence, Italy. Makes a fabulous accent piece! Note: Patina is recent
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Dramatic Restored Nine-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1950. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction finished in cream lacquer. Fabulous wormhole detail on...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Teak dresser n°34 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard, Denmark ca. 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant small 3 drawers dresser in teak by Kai Kristiansen produced by Aksel Kjaersgaard in Denmark ca. 1958. Very good vintage condition. Signed and numbered in the back. L 78.5 x ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Paul McCobb, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and mahogany chest of drawers designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin Furniture, USA, c. 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Exceptional very large 18th century Italian walnut chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is an exceptional set of 18th century Italian chest of drawers. Made from walnut with a huge amount of strung details that covers the front, top and sides. The quality is very h...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Iconic Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers in Cream Shagreen 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Shagreen Stingray

18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers circa 1760. Fine quality serpentine shaped Georgian period chest of drawers complete with brushing slide. Top surface m...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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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