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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large Italian 18th century walnut commode.
With ebonised banding and canted corners.
Circa 1780.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Painted Two Drawer Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th century French painted pine bonbe front two drawer commode with good distressed paint. 1910.
Code: 8812
Dimensions:
W: 51" (129.5 cm)
H: 37" (94 cm)
D: 24" (61 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Danish Mid Century Modern, A Classic Chest of Drawers in Oregon Pine, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This is a beautifully crafted classic chest of drawers, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodying the essence of Mid-Century Modern design. The chest is construct...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Smart 19th C French tall chest of drawers with carved decoration and old paint. 1890.
Reference: 8082
Dimensions
45 inches (114 cms) Wide
22 inches (56 c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Gentlemans Chest Armoire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This model is nearly impossible to find. Moreover, yellow is the most sought after option. Combined with the fact that we've restored this piece to outstanding condition, we're certain you WILL NOT find a more sublime rendition.
Well it’s 2024, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something magical about the Chapter One line. Maybe they’re just more fun and approachable. Maybe it’s the proportions and practicality. Regardless, they’re one of our favourite collections of all time. The restoration team pulled no punches on this Chapter One Yellow Highboy Dresser, and the end result exceeded our expectations. Every inch of painted wood (including base) was professionally sanded primed and painted to match the original bright white. The laminate top and canary yellow molded plastic door / drawer fronts were finally buffed and polished to a glassy shine. Unlike the traditional Chapter One Highboy, this "Gentleman's Chest" version is step up in style and function. The open cabinet space on the left features a removable and adjustable height shelf, painted in gloss white of course. The right side has two hinged doors that open to reveal an additional (3) drawers. These also sport the signature white facades, and open / close with ease on the ball-bearing metal tracks. This dresser was built like a tank, but looks like a Lamborghini. It’s tough to see this one go, but we know it will be loved.
Broyhill’s Chapter one collection borrowed from the plastic mold injection designs made famous by legendary designer Raymond Loewy. Like Loewy, these Chapter One Dressers employ the futuristic use of color and materials in a way that had not been seen before. The bright yellow plastic captures the playful spirit of the 1970s. The Gentleman's Chest Cabinet is supported by a lacquered plinth base with rounded corners. This colorful, curvaceous case-good could have blended in nicely on the set of 2001 A Space Odyssey. The space-age look has never been more desirable, which may help explain the recent scarcity of all things Chapter One.
Chapter One Yellow Dresser...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
Fine 17th Century William and Mary Burl Walnut Cabinet on Chest, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
17th century William and Mary burr walnut cabinet on chest, circa 1690. England. Concealing two secret compartments.
The Cabinet
The cross-grain cornice...
Category
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Oak
Over-scale Commodes Chests of Drawers in Tommi Parzinger Style, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Over-scale Commodes Chests of Drawers in Tommi Parzinger Style, Pair
Offered for sale is an elegant pair of Tommi Parzinger-style over-sized commodes or chests of drawers. These che...
Category
Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel, Silver Leaf
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This extraordinary French commode, crafted in the Boulle style during the 19th century Napoleon III period, is a masterful display of opulence and intricate craftsmanship.
The commo...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian style three-drawer painted wood chest with carved dentil molding and fluted side posts. Immerse yourself in the charm of Swedish craftsmanship with thi...
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Walnut and Goat Skin Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Sinuous shapes for this fine piece of furniture, all refinement and style, this chest of drawers knows no limits. Inspired by the upper-middle class gentleman, this charismatic dress...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Two Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail
Located in Houston, TX
A testament to the artistry of the 19th century, the Two Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail exudes timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship. Crafted with meticul...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top – Restored & Hand-Polished
1740-1750
Beautiful antique walnut chest of drawers featuring an inlaid top with two decorative panels. B...
Category
1750s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Gustavian dresser or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example having a birch ve...
Category
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser chests or large nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1960s
Cherrywood, with original brass hardw...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Small Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and unusually small Louis XVI chest in mahogany offering four drawers with bowed front, and featuring a fluted tambour molding on the top drawer resting under characterist...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in good vintage condition by Drexel.
Working dovetail drawers.
Measures 34" Wide x 19" Deep x 45.5" Ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian diamond ribbing detail on the door front and on the drawer.
It ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Henredon Hollywood Regency Campaign Blue Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style low dresser or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Blue lacquered walnut, with original brass hardwa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
SIMONE Tallboy with five drawers, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
SIMONE tallboy: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery
Simone Tallboy has a modern style, with five drawers to simplify storage and keeping the elegance of the bedroom. The d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
18th c. Provencal Painted Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century baroque commode from Provence retaining wonderful dove grey painted surface. The shaped top with molded edge over three large paneled and shaped drawers retaining gold r...
Category
1730s French Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant commode is a fine example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, executed in the style of André-Charles Boulle, the renowned 17th-century cabinetmaker. The commode featur...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A four drawer Swedish Gustavian commode. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are fluted as well. Sits atop tapered rectangular feet. Later iron pulls and iron locks. Re...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Veneer Table Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) tulipwood veneered small bedside table / commode with three drawers, a gallery, and a floral marquetry top.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut 3 drawer chest of drawers, early 19th century. With an overhanging single board top with molded front and side edges, below 3 arbalete shaped drawers with ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Parchment Chest of Drawers 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.
Located in Handewitt, DE
Børge Mogensen sideboard / double dresser in teak. Legs in oak wood. Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik 1950s. In front with 8 drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Exceptional Vintage Modern Walnut Ten-Drawer Chest by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning modern ten-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1980. Evidently from a limited production series, as research can find no examples like it. Stout, exquisitely crafted ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV Provincial style painted commode or chest of drawers with wonderful details. Painted wood with trim detailed, decorative hardware.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode by Pierre Roussel
Located in Miami, FL
Important and very fine French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers stamped 'P. Roussel' (Pierre Roussel 1723-June 7, 1782 ). This commode with its three rows of drawers bears ...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Attributed Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Credenza
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans Attributed Cityscape patchwork burlwood credenza. This stunning long mid-century Paul Evans for Directional attributed credenza or chest ...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
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This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Brass Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Late 19th century Russian mahogany and hand hammered brass inlayed commodes.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Marquetry Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted floral marquetry Bombé commodes with marble top. The serpentine two-drawer commodes, with rosewood, king-wo...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Circa 1790 English George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III bowfront chest of drawers, English. Four long graduated drawers. Shaped apron compliments the form & the elegant French splay feet. The drawers & top edge outli...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A late 18th-century style Neo Classic dresser. With three long soft closing drawers in a natural oak veneer finish, with paneled sides, polished brass accents and hardware, fluted st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item features tooled leather gold gilt frame, original label, 4 drawers, quality craftsmanship, great style...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Painted Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of custom made small painted pine bedside chest of drawers.
Dimensions
26.5 inches (67 cms) Wide
15.5 inches (39 cms) Deep
28 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Mid-Century Blond Four Drawer Chests with Round Brass Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached mahogany four drawer bachelors chests with round brass disc hardware on concave base. These would also make great nightstands or bedside ches...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquer Commode (20th Century)
Located in Huntington, NY
This lovely Commode have Beautiful decoration and gilded mounts. The commode has one key.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold
English Mahogany Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made for us by English cabinet makers, this Classic little three-drawer chest in flame mahogany has chamfered corners and rests on bracket feet. The top and drawer fronts are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. It is offered in solid French cherry and is also available in oak.
The...
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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Commode with Marquetry and Bronze Doré Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful marquetry work in kingwood and walnut, having three drawers
Inside two doors. A beautiful cameo with bronze doré figure of woman
And an angel decorate the center front of...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
Mid Century 6 Drawers Walnut High Chest Dresser W/ Porcelain Ball Pulls Mint!
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century 6 drawers walnut high chest dresser W/ Porcelain ball pulls mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests by Baker Milling Road
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests, designed for The Milling Road Collection for Baker, American, circa 1980s. They are priced at $2600 each o...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers with Pop Out Desk
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Step Back Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Step Back Chest of Drawers
This Antique Empire style cabinet has ample storage and display space. This piece wo...
Category
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Hand Painted Faux Marble Chest Chinoiserie Chest Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style Louis XV style chest with hand painted chinoiserie and faux marble top. I love this color! It unmarked and in very good condition with some choppiness to the p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
"Optimum" Glass and Walnut Chest of 10 Drawers by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum", designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', has a structure made in solid Pascoso walnut (1.57" x 1.57") and features 10 drawers placed side by side onto two rows, handles made of full grain leather, top, sides and back made of glass and two drawer organizers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
Hickory Chair Georgian Solid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front four-drawer dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Hickory Chair, "Historical James River Plantations...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Black Baroque Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque chest of three drawers from Sweden, circa 1800's. The black painted finish has been lightly scraped exposing the natural wood beneath and highlighting the details of ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Two Drawer Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
So called because it is a cross between a chest of drawers and a blanket chest, this handsome mule chest has a top trimmed with contrasting hardwood crown molding which lifts to reve...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Oak haberdashery cabinet, Danish
Located in London, GB
An oak haberdashery cabinet, Danish, circa 1920.
24 drawers.
Brass label holders.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Antique English Inlaid Flame Mahog. Hepp. Style Bowfront Chest of Dwrs
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A magnificent and useful Large Antique English Geo. IV period Hepplewhite style satinwood and rosewood inlaid bookmatched flame or crotch mahogany Bowfront two short over three long ...
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Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANIZED-BIRCHWOOD REVERSE SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Massachusetts, probably Boston circa 1780 retaining origina...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Meuble Soleil Commode by François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of only three of its kind, this commode was crafted by the famed and highly celebrated ébéniste François Linke. Blending the stunning marquetry of the Louis XV and XVI styles with the elegance of Art Nouveau, the commode exemplifies Linke's skilled craftsmanship. Inspired by François Alix's iconic "Meuble Soleil" design, Linke's creation showcases his signature genius in every aspect of the commode's construction.
The superior quality of the breche marble shelves and top, marquetry and ormolu that form the undulating body of the cabinet serve as a testament to Linke’s unwavering dedication to perfection. The craftsman spared no expense, investing significant time and utilizing only the finest materials to create this work of art. Tens of thousands of hand-wrought chisel marks are visible within the ormolu frieze of scrolling foliage. The breathtaking marquetry landscape on the front is perhaps the commode's greatest feature, depicting a radiant sun bursting from behind trees, elegantly enhanced by Linke's unmistakable signature on the lower right molding and on the inside of the inner cabinets.
For Linke, winning the coveted Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exhibition Universelle confirmed his already solid reputation as France's leading ébéniste. His work had long been admired for its exceptional quality and unique interpretation of the Louis XV style. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Word of Linke's superior work spread quickly through France, and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses in Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors.
As one of the most masterful furniture designers and bronziers of his time, François Alix would only supply designs and bronze pieces to the most skilled of his contemporaries. Linke chose this unique design personally and only produced three versions of this remarkable piece, with the first one crafted in 1910. A similar commode is housed in the Royal Collection Trust...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: ⌀ 48 x H 52 cm
Materials: Orbitale DeLabré Brass, Natural Oak Wood
Copper and Stainless Steel versions are available. One, Three, ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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