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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Marshall Field & Company Chest of Drawers in Cerused Oak After Samuel Marx 1940s
By Samuel Marx
Located in Dallas, TX
In the style of Samuel Marx and James Mont, this modernist chest is from the late 1940's and was produced for the Marshall Fields Department store by the Red Lion Furniture company w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Gentleman’s Wash Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Gentleman’s Mahogany wash or basin stand 1795-1810. This is a very well constructed piece with all case and drawer pieces nicely dovetailed together including the mirror frame and the hinged lids. The retractable mirror...
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Late 18th Century Unknown George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Design Midcentury Maple Wood Dressing Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Fine Italian midcentury maple wood dressing table with six drawers and adjustable side mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., American, four drawer miniature chest with Sheraton style pulls, on scalloped blocked feet. This attractive salesman sample is characterful with a lovely deep aged cherry co...
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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
A Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with concave moulded cornice.
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$14,885
Antique Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900
Measures - 37 1/4" x 16 1...
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chests of Drawers by Attila Suta, Sweden, 2022
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chests of drawers by Attila Suta, purveyor to the Swedish royal court. The dressers stand on elegant tapering legs made of walnut. Above them rises the three-drawer, eboniz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Coastal Style Painted Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern take on a classic silhouette, the tall dresser is painted in the Sea Salt finish and accented with ribbed cast hardware in a dark sterling finish, with six soft closing draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,597 / item
French 18th Century Regency 5-Drawer Petite Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful details in this gem of a small chest of drawers! Found in France outside Paris, This French Regency 5-drawer commode also has a pull-out writing leaf above the drawers. Lov...
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18th Century French Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Pair Vintage Cassetteire w/a Neoclassical Inspired Urn Motif Painted
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of Neoclassical inspired, hand-painted console chests, with faux-marble tops. This pair of vintage cassettiere (Italian for chests of drawers) from Italy each feature...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Italy, circa 1900, Beveled Mirror
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau chest of drawers with marble top, Italy, circa 1900. Beveled mirror.
All solid walnut, hand carved, restored and polished to wax.
We can sale separately the commode and...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Solid pine tallboy, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cabinet made of pine with its original fittings. The cabinet was made in the 1930s in Hungary/Austria. At the top 3 drawers and at the bottom behind the door 2 shelves. A practical p...
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1930s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Victorian Military Campaign Chest in Solid Mahogany with Original Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military Campaign Chest crafted from solid mahogany, featuring a beautifully aged patina, original brass fittings, and locks (later key). The chest includes two upper drawers, a cent...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rococo Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all raised on attractive carved legs (notice the hoof base).
It has been given an exceptional new professio...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany, satinwood, tulipwood and fruitwood marquetry and parquetry commode, after a model by Jean H...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$75,950 Sale Price
20% Off
Faux Bamboo Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Caning
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted in a Gustavian shade of gray. Very versatile piece that could be used in a living ...
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Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Chinese Lacquer Sideboard Chinoiserie Cabinet 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful English mahogany side cabinet after Chippendale
Features the trademark Chippendale feature with ball and claw feet
Elegant designs to door and side with floral motifs and r...
Category
1920s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired.
A stellar ex...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Small 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, Marquetry, Marble
Located in Greven, DE
Chest of drawers with marquetry in Louis XVI style
France
Marble, exotic woods
End of 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 94 x 50 cm
Description:
Two-tiered and unusually del...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Alexander Palazzo chest. A Venetian silvered and gilt verre églomisé paneled chest features two deep drawers with brass drop handles. Tapered square legs and the lustrous go...
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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-19th Century Pair of Commodes with Gothic Arches, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of commodes crafted from walnut and burl veneer, featuring chamfered corners, a straight profiled base, and three drawers. Decorative Gothic-style pointed arch appliqués...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
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
Materials
Brass
Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian bombe chest, commode or entry side table. Made of mahogany with a green marble top and Rococo styling.
Category
20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls.
It has been given an exceptional newer professional antique white l...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Charming chest of drawers – Spain 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Charming little chest of drawers in dark-stained Sapelli veneer for the body and a little lighter for the drawers. French polish. Brass handles.
Spain circa 1960
Dimensions
cm 81/...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,368 / item
Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode
French, Early 20th Century
Height 95cm, width 162cm, depth 59cm
After an important model by Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806), a highly renowned ebeniste of great standing, this exceptional commode is of outstanding quality, and fully embodies the quality of craftsmanship and great artistic style of the Louis XVI period and the original piece, which is currently housed in the Chateau de Fontainebleau, France.
Riesener was a leading exponent and supplier of pieces in the Neoclassical Louis XVI style, and this design conveys the regal feel and presence of his manner, most notably in terms of the beautiful marquetry decorative panel to the front. It consists of a white marble top, above front facing drawers, with a lower door opening; curved sides that are extensively decorated with intricate geometric designs, and a central panel that depicts, in inlay...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut & Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers showcases timeless craftsmanship and refined elegance. The piece is constructed from stunning burl walnut veneer, f...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Large English Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of mahogany featuring a bowed top over four beaded drawers with brass pulls, and set upon an apron base with splay feet.
Category
19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Sauteuse
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant and sophisticated antique French Louis XV style kingwood parquetry marble-top commode sauteuse.
Born in France in the 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted in luxurious 18...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19thc French Louis XVI style Carved Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI style Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers/ Dresser. 4 Drawers.
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dorothy Draper "Espana" Chest of Drawers by Heritage-Henredon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an iconic Dorothy Draper "Espana" Chest of Drawers created and signed by "Heritage-Henredon". We have had the chest refinished in a black lacquer and it is in excellent cond...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare Italian Rococo “Lacca Comodino”, 17th-18th Century, Venice
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Extremely rare Italian Rococo “Lacca Comodino”, 17th-18th century, Venice
Chamber pot lift-top bedside commode with polychrome painted decoration. This beautiful furniture has a lif...
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1690s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Having one long drawer over two shorter drawers flanked by doors revealing interior storage.
Category
18th Century American Mission Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample
Located in San Francisco, CA
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Possible Salesman Sample
Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Bedside Tables, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian bedside tables, 1930s
Intact and in good condition. Drawer and door with shelf.
Small signs of aging.
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1930s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair Crackle Paint Decorated Creme and Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of Italian-made French Louis XV style commodes. They are painted in intentionally distressed crackled creme painted lacquer and have gorgeous black marble top...
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
$4,716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers/Commode circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A fine and elegant chest of drawers or commode by Paolo Buffa, circa 1940. The handsome mahogany case is perfectly proportioned with four horizontal drawers, all with a slight curve...
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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
French Deco Era Four Drawer Mahogany Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French four drawer chest in mahogany features brass trim and hardware, turned front legs with brass capped feet. Unknown maker.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Walnut One-Door 5 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut George Nelson for Herman Miller Storage five drawers cabinet dresser gentleman's high chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Bombay Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique Bombay chest! This piece dates to the late 18th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented...
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1780s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$3,975
18th Century Danish Baroque Block Front Chest of Drawers in Oak, circa 1730
Located in Miami, FL
An 18th century baroque chest of drawers with four block front drawers. Chest is in two sections with a floral carving on the plinth base and on the knees of the Queen Anne style fee...
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18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Bombay Inlaid Chests
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful pair of walnut Italian Bombe Chests. Chests feature a shaped top with a curved bombe shape adding a sense of elegance and fluidity. Chests contain four drawers with parquet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$5,600 / set
Late Sheraton American Tiger Maple & Cherry Four Drawer Chest
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful tiger maple & cherry four drawer chest with a rectangular top surmounting a cherry case with four graduated drawers, each with cockbeaded tiger maple veneered drawer fron...
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1850s American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Maple
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet with 30 drawers
Located in Markington, GB
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet, lots of drawers, lots of dents, scratches and everything else to make this unit look fab!!...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,229 Sale Price
40% Off
Early 18th Century Chest on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century chest on stand from England made from oak. It has pegged construction throughout and features raised paneled sides and t...
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Crème Vellum Chest of Drawers w. Brass Details by Aldo Tura - Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian modern dresser from Aldo Tura. This exceptional piece is executed in lacquered goatskin parchment with refined brass detailing....
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1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Queen Anne Mahogany Lowboy
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century English Queen Anne mahogany lowboy / dressing table. Cabriole legs / pad feet / arched apron / dovetailed drawers / period brasses / old surface. Direct from local WNY ...
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Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,150 / item
Porcelain Handles for Cabinet and Storage, Furniture Handles, England, 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco furniture Handles.
Prcelain elements.
These Beautiful porcelain pieces will feet on any Storage furniture .
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19th Century English Art Deco Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$331 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modern Venetian-Style Hand-Painted Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The modern chest with two drawers in the Venetian curvy or Bombe style is hand-crafted, as well as hand-painted in glossy cream. Picture it in the living room or bed room or even the...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson
Located in Munich, DE
very early european version of george nelsons iconic miniature chest. made by contura for herman miller.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest.
This stunning French Louis XV style ebonized two drawer chest has beautiful gilt bronze hardware and the original locks and key....
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By John Stuart
USA, Circa 1940s
Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 46"W x 2...
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1940s American Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 20th-century French commode embodies the Louis XV style, showcasing the elegance of traditional craftsmanship combined with functional design. Constructed from oak wood...
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian 1690s Walnut and Ash Three-Drawer Commode with Inlaid Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and ash three-drawer commode from circa 1690 with inlaid décor, canted side posts and ogee bracket feet. This exquisite Italian walnut and ash three-drawer commode ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Fine French late 19th century Louis XV style around 1890 fruitwood floral marquetry and bronze mounted two drawer bombe petit commode. The serpentine shaped chest of two drawers, eac...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$14,094 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode incorporating some earlier elements. Commode features rich, warm walnut wood and three large drawers. Drawers and each side o...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960.
Here we have a practical piece of everyday furniture from the mid 20th Scandinavian modern period.
Slight over-sail...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire style six-drawer highboy dresser chest
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1960s
Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
M...
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Mid-20th Century American Empire 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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