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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Swedish Gustavian Style Four Drawer Chest, Late 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style wooden chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique chest from Sweden, designed in typical Gustavian style, features a simple, ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mahogany chest of drawers, late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1890, Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 83 cm / width 71 cm / depth 38 cm
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Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode or Chest
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian olive wood four drawer commode, mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
English 18th Century George I Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
English walnut and oak Jacobean chest of drawers.
With five drawers: two smaller drawers at the top and three larger drawers below. Oak and ebony paneling and molding to all drawer ...
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18th Century English Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Wooden High Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan de Vries
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Wooden High Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan de Vries
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$11,900 / set
Vintage Boho Inlay Chest Alf Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage inlay chest of drawers, adorned with intricate bone or faux bone detailing and crowned with a luxurious white marble top. Handcrafted w...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency style rosewood tops bachelor chests by Kittinger. Pair of super high quality decorative cabinets.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely English 2 over 3 pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the darker stained k...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Commode/ Dresser, Ash Wood - Bohemia circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very unusual, extravagant 19th century ash wood commode from the so-called "second Biedermeier" era around 1860 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). This extraordinary handcrafted late Biede...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful diminutive 18th century English oak chest of drawers with good colour. 1740.
Code: 8891
Dimensions:
W: 35" (88.9 cm)
H: 31" (78.7 cm)
D: 22" (55.9 cm)
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendid charm. I love the vintage...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Baker Fruitwood Campaign Style Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of chests or commodes crafted in fruitwood in a sleek modern form with hints of tradition having brass campaign style hardware and classic turned feet. Signed Baker i...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
$9,900 / set
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Tanzu Chest by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Chinese Export style Tanzu chest by Thomasville. It is two smaller drawers over two larger drawers and one cabinet. It is marked and has lite wear. The iron cor...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant 19th-century French chest of drawers combines practicality with antique charm. Crafted from high-quality wood, the chest features three drawers in the front, each adorne...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modern Handpainted Chests of Drawers Cabinet Dilmos Colourful Geometric Graphic
Located in Milan, IT
Storage/Chest of drawers with five drawers and a door with internal shelves. Handpainted hardwood structure embellished with hand-drawn graphic details designed by the author, protec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint
19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830.
Rare pair of Biedermeier period Swedish chest of drawers. 4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
Early 18th-Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
This Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers is a fine example of early 18th-century craftsmanship, combining timeless des...
Category
Early 17th Century English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$4,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass and Glass Commodes, A Pair, Italy, 1960's
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into a world of golden glamour and let these Italian beauties transport you back to the effortlessly chic 1960s. Imported straight from Italy, these oversized commodes (or cabin...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$14,000 / set
American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine reverse-serpentine (also known as "Oxbow") chest of drawers from the Chippendale period, it is a product of the North Shore of Massachusetts circa 1780 and probably origi...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Exquisite Louis Philippe Commode
Located in High Point, NC
EXQUISITE 19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is a gorgeous gray marble with white matrix, sitting atop the case, made from beautifully grained mahogany. The c...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
ROSA Chest of Drawers by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
ROSA chest of drawers in Wood by George J. Sowden by Post Design collection/Memphis
The product is purchased with authenticity certificate and guarantee stamp.
Additional Infor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. Having a brushing slide over three long drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on splayed feet and...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Kartell Mobil by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mobil is a system of storage units that can be used throughout the home and office, for a variety of purposes. The basic element of the system is the drawer, alternated with intermediate shelves and tops. Mobil can be a simple chest of drawers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Resin
$1,804 / item
Midcentury CherryWood Italian Dresser / Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chest of drawers, mid-20th century. Peculiar shape, original and avant-garde for that period. A very simple design, but by far a fine and elegant chest of drawers.
Entirely ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
French Faux Bamboo and Pine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French (late 19th Century) faux bamboo and pine bedside commode with a top drawer above a large door.
Category
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Italian Art Design Brass Metallic Emerald Blue Glass Dresser Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Let's bring inside some shimmering elegance! What is special about this piece, it's not only the functionality with 3 drawers and 3 doors (options for sizes) but the artistic impact with metallic hues (very difficult to photograph as they change from blue to aqua green) and the exceptional cast hardware, the choice of colors is yours! as this is a piece entirely customizable.
This particular wardrobe / chest with Art...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step into history with our classic Biedermeier chest of drawers, originating from 1820 in South Germany. Crafted with exquisite walnut veneer and featuring striking ebonized columns,...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech, partially stained black. Clean lines wit...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Fantastic Paint Decorated Italian Bombe Rococo Sideboard Buffet Fitted Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous paint decorated bombe form Rococo sideboard or large commode made in Italy. The painted finish is distressed and has beautiful colors and a great original patina a...
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1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Two Door Bi Fold Storage Cabinet Dresser att. to Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two door cabinet having two bi-fold doors that open to interior drawers. The cabinet features matched cathedral walnut veneer fronted doors, with a walnut case, and solid cast brass, or bronze pulls. Extremely well constructed, this chest is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. We believe it was designed by Paul McCobb , or possibly Jack Cartwright, it is unsigned.
Please view the companion dresser, and night stand we are listing from this sophisticated Mid Century...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest of Four Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality burr walnut chest of four drawers with brushing slide having a quality burr walnut top with a crossbanded top and herringbone inlay, moulded edge above a brushing sli...
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., Brutalist
Located in Buffalo, NY
This lovely rare oceanic contour highboy gentlemen’s dresser is by Pulaski Furniture Co is often attributed to Witco. The credenza of this line by Pulaski Furniture Corporation was f...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century German Biedermeier walnut commode with hand shellac French polish. These commodes are perfect for anchoring a foyer, bedroom, or even a dining space with a touch of neoc...
Category
19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$10,800
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
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest on Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish Late Gustavian Chest on Chest featuring a dentil frieze top border with triple fluted canted front corners. Upper chest has two medium drawers over one large drawe...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Curvy Column Bar / Cabinet Maple Wood by Black Table Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
BlackTable Studio's signature Column chest is the studio's proudest creation. This piece truly represents the heart of the studio: architectural conc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Maple
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
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.
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
Baker Bombay Commode Chest
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,956 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian pedestals, cabinets made of light-grey painted Pinewood with carved garlands. The hand carved Scandinavi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian Reverse Painted Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood regency style Italian chest with six drawers having an ebonized frame and featuring beveled mirrors on the top, front, and sides decorated with dramatic églomisé floral des...
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror
Ben King Colorful Stand Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ben King colorful stand designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada.
Measures: W 38 x D 36.6 x H 55 cm.
Structure in MDF with painted ash veneer.
Metal base plated with Champagne color...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,408 / item
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, North German, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier commode standing on square-tapered legs. The slightly convex front gives the piece a refined silhouette. Veneered in mahogany, with key escutcheons designed ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Magnets
English Georgian Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English late George II, early George III period mahogany bachelor's chest of rectangular form, the square edge or 'caddy' top with cross-banded border above cockbeaded brushin...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Carved Fruitwood Block Front Chest / Commode by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely piece! This is a French Louis XV style carved fruitwood commode. It has inlaid block front styling along with a plank top. The drawers are dovetailed, and the brass...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine early Biedermeier cherry bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is dis...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style French Provincial Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century Louis XV chest. Serpentine front with two smaller top drawers and two larger bottom drawers, on sturdy cabriole legs. Chest has a fabulous bleached painted finish ...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
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1750s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawe...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative hand-painted English chest of drawers. Interesting design with triangular pattern. Nice! Circa 1860
34.5w x 21d x 32h
Category
19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcrafted Night Stand, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
American black walnut handcrafted nightstands or end tables.
These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed traditional drawer carcass...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$4,009 / item
Modern 4-Drawer Églomisé Mirror Console with Natural Metal Legs by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The églomisé chest of drawer / Console by Ercole Home has a 4-drawer front with a morning gray finish on oak.
Hand painted églomisé glass panels are o...
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2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Oak, Paint
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved oak, with original brass hardware, and original porcelain casters...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
This 19th-century cabinet is a beautiful example of the Napoleon III style, characterized by elegance and refinement. It is crafted from black lacquered wood, likely ebony, and adorn...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
20th Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Original Gray Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers in walnut with original gray marble, with three drawers that have Florentine paper inside.
Natural color as per photos.
The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$916 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow fronted shaped top with a moulded edge above 2 short and 3 long figur...
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
18th century French oak chest of drawers ... serpentineshape ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a genuine 18th century oak chest of drawers, great serpentine shape ... lovely patina, in very good vintage condition ... drawers slide smooth ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Carved Detail, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graceful pair of Swedish Gustavian-style chests of drawers, crafted circa 1920 and finished in a pale, softly distressed grey-white paint with warm undertones. Each chest features ...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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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