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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Cassapanca Chest Bench Painted Armorial Venetian Trompe-L'oeil Dolphins
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, petite, 18th century, venetian, painted armorial, Cassapanca (chest-bench), measures 44½’ high, 49½“ long.
- Unusual small size, and characteristic of cassapanca’s found i...
Category
1720s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Grand Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Tallboy, Georgian, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, mahogany tallboy, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.
An eye-catching, ex...
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 1750, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful Baroque Secretary Desk comes from Southern Germany and dates back to 1760/70. The secretaure has a gorgeous walnut veneer grain. The u...
Category
1760s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large Wood and Iron Chest with Stars of David, Hungary, Early 18th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large wood and iron chest with stars of David - Hungary, 17th / 18th -century
Measures: L 89 x H 49 x P 50 cm
Large chest with wood core covered with an openwork wrought iron decor...
Category
Early 18th Century Hungarian Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XV Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th Century Louis XV Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers , from Italy from Veneto region.
A very delicate and elegant piece for collectors who seek for integrity and authenticity, this pi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
18th C. French Commode of 3 Drawers W/Flute-Carved Side Posts & a Great Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden three-drawer commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from France is fitted with three graduated drawers which are flanked within fluted front side posts. Th...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique C 19th Century Carved Nuristan Raised Chest, Central Asia
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An amazing antique c19th century raised chest originating from Nuristan, Central Asia. Nuristan is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the ...
Category
Late 18th Century Afghan Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early Production 3 Drawer Chests Designed by Florence Knoll / Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic architectural design. Early production dresser or chest of drawers designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International.Retains original KNOLL label.
Beautiful walnut grain ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early Production Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Chest/ Dresser / Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic architectural design ,, Early production dresser or chest of drawers designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International.Retains original KNOLL label..
Beautiful walnut gr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Oak Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Item has been carefully refurbished
-quality craftsmanship work.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sønderjysk Coffin Made In Oak With Carvings From 1760s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Sønderjysk oak coffin with carvings from around the 1760s is a rare and extraordinary artifact that offers a glimpse into the funerary customs of the past. Crafted from solid oak...
Category
1760s Danish Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Important Queen Anne Walnut Architect's Chest, circa 1710
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Important and very unique Queen Anne walnut architect's chest with padouk lined drawers with original handles, circa 1710.
Exceptional and very fine craftsmanship with a plentitude of details, fully functional and in very good condition.
The chest was purchased in the 1970s from De Havilland Antiques, Sloane Street...
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Alain Richard Sideboard 802 TV
Located in Brussels , BE
Alain Richard sideboard 802 TV.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Teak, Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in teak, designed and made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI bleached walnut commode. Circa 1780. A fine addition to any home.
Category
1780s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, circa 1750-1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English George III Mahogany chest on chest, circa 1750-1780. Superb patina.
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pennsylvania Chippendale Tall Chest, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A handsome Pennsylvania Chippendale tall chest in walnut, 3 over 2, over 4 graduated drawers with bat-wing drawer pulls, on "ogee" bracket feet,...
Category
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Carved and Bleached White Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice 18th century French carved and bleached white oak commode. Lovely patina and tons of storage. Great for the modern farmhouse look!.
Category
18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Dutch Painted Bombe Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century Dutch bombe commode painted in a period blue, 1790.
Dimensions:
38 inches (97 cms) wide
19 inches (48 cms) deep
30.5 inches (77 cms) high.
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
English Oak Geometric Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this oak geometric chest have two recessed panels in each drawer framed with shaped moldings in rectangular and geometric shapes. The t...
Category
1680s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century walnut neoclassical commode. Beautiful wood finish and nice inlaid pattern. Creates a very upscale look!
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with molded corners and edge, with brushing slide over four graduated drawers. Brass bail handles. Bracket feet.
Category
1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
American Chippendale Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, circa 1770
Located in Nantucket, MA
American Chippendale mahogany bachelor's chest, circa 1770, a lovely, solidly built diminutive mahogany chest of drawers having a rectang...
Category
1770s American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English walnut chest on chest has drawers that have book matched veneers and are cross banded with mahogany. The finish has been restored at a lat...
Category
1740s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Inlaid Bow Front Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Charleston, SC
American inlaid bow front chest on bracket feet. Cherry with string inlay on top edge and on drawers, circa 1780.
Category
1780s American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza or Chest of Drawers for Winchendon
Located in Berlin, DE
Very special McCobb credenza with a metallic copper surface on the doors. Classic aluminium rings and solid maple all around. Four drawers in total.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Louis XVI Mahogany Petit Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With original Breche De Alep serpentine marble top over three drawers with ring handles and conforming backplates raised on slight cabriole legs.
Category
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Oak Dresser 1950's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 1950s Jack Van der Molen 5-drawer dresser made by Jamestown Lounge Company from the American Casual line. The drawers with integrated handles
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This rare cassettone oozes charm and character. The carved decoration is particular to Brescia in Lombardy and the knobs are a rare feature carved as flowerheads to the petals behind...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 Raw Finish Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 raw finish Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the Rococo period (1750-1775) in Sweden. Restored in an unfinished oak with a gray lime st...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Walnut Commode
Located in New York, NY
This little walnut commode oozes with elegance and charm. This sweet piece in solid walnut is from the Louis XV period, circa 1750. If features two drawers with original gilt bronze ...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests in Walnut, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bedside tables / chests in walnut, chests with brushed nickel pulls, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950s (label in drawer). These bedside chests are extre...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Commode, Early 18th Century
Located in Essex, MA
18th century commode.
Category
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Period Marquetry Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XVI period marquetry commode in neoclassical form, probably from the Eastern region of France, with gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers and grey marble top (Circa 1790). ...
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1790s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular hinged top with crossbanded edge, fabric lined interior over a hidden drawer that supports opened lid and two short drawers over two long drawers, raised on bracket ...
Category
1740s English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century South German Oak and Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable 18th century South German (possibly Bavaria) shaped-front commode. The marquetry inlaid double serpentine top above three fitted drawers with outstanding walnut veneer and...
Category
1780s German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
18th Century Northern Italian Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Incredible 18th century Northern Italian walnut three-drawer commode. Having wonderful geometric inlays on all sides, gilt bronze hardware in acanthus leaf motif, and stylish ebonize...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century South German Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 18th century South German walnut three-drawer commode. Having shaped front, simple geometric inlays, wonderful aged patina and resting on bun...
Category
18th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Inlaid Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century Italian inlaid two-drawer chest with Breche d'Alep marble top. Having wonderful detailed foliate inlays across drawers fronts and sides, resting on tapered legs, ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Large Italian Baroque 17th century Painted Cabinet Fitted with Drawers
Located in Troy, NY
Oversized cabinet, overall painted in white and blue with gilt accents and a faux marbleized top. Large top drawer above double doors opening to an in...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Cabriole Legs
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 18th century Italian Rococo two-drawer commode with cabriole legs culminating in hoof feet. The serpentine front featuring original bronze hardware above two drawers with strin...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Period Rococo Three-Drawer Marquetry Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European period Rococo three-drawer chest. This 18th century Rococo chest of drawers features a serpentine front with nice marqu...
Category
18th Century European Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century English Oak Small Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century English oak small chest of drawers. The top has a wonderfully molded edge and follows down to raised paneled sides and three drawers. The case is raised upon the m...
Category
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Storage Chest by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular storage chest in jacaranda with detailing on the front. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s.
Category
1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Constructed at the height of England’s love affair with oak, this three drawer chest displays all the features associated with the design of the era. A deeply molded top, geometric p...
Category
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Dutch Chippendale Bombé Burl Wood Chest of Four Graduating Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Dutch Chippendale burl wood chest of four drawers raised on bracket feet with a bulging bottom and serpentine sides. The shaped rectangular molded top rests upon four...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Regency Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Regency doré bronze ormolu and kingwood marquetry commode with marble top.
Category
18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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