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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's
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1920s French Folk Art Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Blue Faux Bamboo Tall Narrow Painted Jewelry Lingerie Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Solid and charming best describe this 4 drawer faux bamboo painted in Gustavian blue. This versatile piece could function well in a foyer, bathroom, bedroom storing lingerie and jewe...
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Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tone Dresser in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Three drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with two-tone contrasting Honduran mahogany drawer fronts, top and sides, and rosewood trimmed case, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Large Antique Chest of Drawers with rich wood grain, Late Biedermeier
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Antique chest of drawers or commode. It features 4 large drawers and brass hardware. This piece is done in wood, with veneer featuring ric...
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1890s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Swedish Black Chest on Chest, early 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
The early 19th-century Swedish Chest on Chest is a captivating and functional piece of furniture. Comprising two sections, each with two spaciou...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Danish Chest of Drawers in Oak, Made in Late 18th Century, Louis 16
Located in Odense, DK
Romantic antique chest of drawers, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1790-1810.. Louis XVI. This chest features great curves and carving skills and undoubtful high quality. Made in so...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Swedish Painted Chests with Fluted Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinctive pair of Swedish chests of drawers, likely crafted in the early 20th century, featuring richly textured façades with horizontal fluting across each drawer front. Painted...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

German Biedermeier Neoclassic 2-Drawer Commode, 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with slightly canted corners atop a conforming case housing two drawers with original brass hardware, the case raised on flared tapering legs
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

A Willy Rizzo Chest with Two Doors and Brass Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek and timeless, this vintage storage chest by Willy Rizzo features lacquered amboyna veneers and refined brass inlay detailing. Designed in the early 1970s, it offers clean lines...
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Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Vintage Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Lovely Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, vintage Burr Yew wood Military Campaign chest of drawers A well made good looking and decorative piece, ...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Style Wood Colored Glass and Brass Italian Commode by L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The contemporary commode, designed by L.A. Studio and crafted in Italy, is characterized by its elegant design and meticulous craftsmanship. It features four drawers adorned with dec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Murano Glass, Wood

French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XV style Chinoiserie ebonized lacquered gilt bronze-mounted commode. Of serpentine bombé form with a marble top, containing two drawers, the f...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair Venetian Walnut and Giltwood Commodes Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique pair of Italian Venetian walnut and giltwood serpentine bombe' commodes, dating from the late 19th century. The...
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1890s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Giltwood

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Danish 2 part painted oak serpentine chest of drawers. Great scale. 1760. Reference: 8199 Dimensions 54.5 inches (138 cms) Wide 24.5 inches (62 cms) Deep 50.5 inch...
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18th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany Bow 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian 2 over 3 mahogany bow chest of drawers. Circa 1860 This chest of drawers stands upon turned feet. The graduated drawers being ash lined and retain their original turned kno...
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1860s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Walnut Two Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 18th century with two drawers and tapered legs. Step into the world of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite 18th-century walnut commode. The w...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Finnish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
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1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of 19th Century Venetian Hand Painted Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful matched pair of Italian hand painted Chinoiserie Venetian commodes, one early 19th century the other late 19th century. The hand painted decoration on both commodes dates ...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid wood chest of drawers This refined neoclassical chest of drawers was done around the end of the 18th century in Genoa (Italy). The cabinet ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Nutwood

Large 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century large scaled and sleek Continental Biedermeier commode with a burl bookplate rosewood veneer on three sides. The case has a rectangular one board top and holds four deep...
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Marble Top Commode is a superlative example of the tailored architecture and restrained ornamentation that has made this style popu...
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Albino 19th Century Louis Phillipe Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th Century Louis Philippe commode, a testament to timeless French elegance. Topped with a beautiful, resilient grey marble slab, this antique ...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century Italian 3-Drawer Commode in Olivewood with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian 3-Drawer Commode in Olivewood with Cabriole Legs
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Sublime Black Lacquer Wicker Commode by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...
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1990s Unknown Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan, Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Blind Door Bookcase on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany blind door bookcase on chest. The top section with a dentil cornice and a crossbanded frieze, two fantastic mahogany pa...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1920's Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Art Deco chest with rosewood inlay. This versatile piece features two deep drawers, two cabinet doors, with a shelf in the right cabinet. Original key included.
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Rosewood

Corner Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Two tier corner cabinet with great paint and cool inner shelves. Great hardware as well.
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1860s German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Rustic Flemish Cabinet Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Antique, rustic Flemish cabinet made around 1850. This solid oak cabinet has a great patina and beautiful copper details in the locks and doorknobs. Has some old restorations at the ...
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1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Copper

Scandinavian Modern Teak Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian style teak sideboard with nine drawers from the 1960's. Tapered legs and built-in pulls on the drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Pair Of French Campaign Style Chests Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A matched pair of vintage campaign (cabinet de voyages) chests in amber toned solid pine with brass hardware, made in France, ca. 1970s.
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1970s French Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Dresser Credenza by Heritage Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Stylish dresser manufactured by Heritage Henredon in the Brutalist style. Oak case with brass handles, having two banks of drawers flanking a two-door ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair Of Mid-Century Teak Chests By Giuseppe Brusadelli, 1960
Located in Westport, CT
A Modernist pair of matte walnut finished teak chests comprised each of four drawers supported by four adjustable brass legs and designed by Giuseppe Brusadelli for GBL Origin: Lucca...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Councill Furniture Chippendale Banded Mahogany Lowboy Dressing or Entry Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style lowboy dresser, buffet server, or entry console table. By Councill Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding, original brass hardwar...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and han...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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Glass, Cherry, Maple

Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Commode for Maxalto, circa 1975
Located in New York, NY
The 'Artona' collection commode was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto, circa 1975, is a classic piece of furniture that exemplifies the elegant simplicity and...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Walnut, Burl

Early 19th Century French Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a great neoclassical design. Just the right amount of gilt .
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Red Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial style red chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers, 19th century. Chinoiserie decoration is early 20th century
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Custom 6-Drawer Reverse Painted Glass Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer reverse painted glass dresser with Lucite side panels. Custom orders are available for different sizes, colors and hardware. COM ...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Lucite, Lacquer

Set of Two Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on these sturdy chests of drawers. This faux bamboo set consists of a narrow four drawer chest as well as a four drawer commode. They have both been painted in a Gusta...
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Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

English Pine Faux Painted Galleried Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine faux painted galleried chest has a shaped top that is painted to simulate marble. The back splash and sides are shaped with a scrolled arched crest. The drawer fronts an...
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1850s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint, Pine

Spanish 18th Century Sacristy Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional mid-18th century Sacristy Commode from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully constructed from handsome walnut with 4 drawers - 2 long and 2 short. Wonderful carving...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A smaller-sized English painted wood chest of three drawers, from the 18th century. This antique chest from England has been designed in the clean lines and look of the Swedish Gusta...
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

An Indian Wedding Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This massive wooden wedding chest was made the earliest part of the 19th century in Gujarat, India. The chest originally contained dowry items (such as clothing and blankets) and was...
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Early 20th Century Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

An Indian Wedding Chest
An Indian Wedding Chest
$3,400 Sale Price
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Nancy Corzine design Tea Leaf Silver Chest with Italian Marble Top
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nancy Corzine design 3 drawer nite chest with "tea leaf silver" finish and a white marble top. This piece glows in light from it's silver finish and chrome handles. Really a handsome...
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Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

vintage chest of drawers with mirror, gilded with painted chinoiserie, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
vintage dresser, old chest of drawers complete with wavy and gilded mirror, gilded base decorated with painted chinoiserie, built in the mid-20th century in Italy. Chest of drawers m...
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Pine

Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest
Located in Essex, MA
An impressive piece recently purchased from a local family that had it for many years and had inherited it from their grandparents. With rectangular top decorated with trailing flowe...
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1740s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Walnut

Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century six drawer dresser, design attributed to Milo Baughman, for Directional. This chic, sophisticated chest features a vibrant walnut case, with ebonized inset ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Black Walnut Dresser Produced by Dassi with Carrara Marble Top, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This dresser is made in lacquered Canaletto walnut. It features solid beech legs, solid durmast interiors, bronze handles, keys and feet caps, and a Carrara ma...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Hi-Boy Dresser / Wardrobe Cabinet, Brass Accent
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern burlwood hi-boy dresser / wardrobe cabinet, bronze accent. Designed by Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower three actual and all with brass drop handles, flanked by cluster column corners and ra...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Henning Korch, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Henning Korch, 1960s. Low Scandinavian Mid-Century modern five drawer dresser Model 103 "Alabama". Designed by Danish architect Henning Ko...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Queen Anne Walnut Highboy
By William Savery
Located in West Chester, PA
Finely grained wood, chamfered fluted corners, fishtail skirt. Cabriole legs with shells on knees terminating in bold trifit feet. Descended in the Scull family of Philadelphia. Attributed to William Savery...
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode
By Bronzes By Leon Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French late 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany, Kingwood Bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marq...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine antique Swedish rococo chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is made by hand in Swedish solid pine around 1770. It has c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Country French Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French country commode, having a pale blue and ivory painted finish, its rectangular molded top over double-stacked drawers with foliate handles of brass and matching escutch...
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18th Century French Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top France, 1810 Walnut Antique Chest of drawers with black marble on top. Beautiful grain of walnut on front and both sid...
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1810s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Sculptra Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Sculptra Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two doors that open up to storage space, three drawers with original p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

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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