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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Italian, Genovese, Louis XIV Walnut & Inlaid 4-Drawer Commode, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a reverse plinth-form rectangular top above a conforming case housing 4 drawers all with horizontal lozenge-form inlay, retaining original hardware and raised on bracket feet
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1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined 20th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, showcasing the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of this iconic design. The piece is painted in a soft, muted gray ...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic Biedermeier cherrywood chest of drawers made in the early 19th century in Austria around 1825. This beautiful straight shaped Biedermeier commode shows a precious cherrywoo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction and a wooden drawer and shelf.
Drawer dimensions :
- Wid...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
MId-Century Style Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single dresser with three wide drawers in the style of mid-century designer Paul Frankl. Solid wood construction with brass hardware.
* 2 chests are available - listing is for 1 *
Pl...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / item
18th Century Painted Gustavian Dresser / Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-made in the Netherlands in the late 1700s using oak and dovetail construction. The commode features three drawers with serpentine fronts and beautifully made dovetail jo...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Danube Monarchy, around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with four drawers and a top plate forming volutes and vase-shaped feet. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry. The crosspieces are profiled and the ...
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
20th Century Italian Design Louis XV Style Pair of Chest, Commode in Pony Hair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and beautiful pair of Louis XV style dresser completely covered in horse hair. Italian design attributable to the 1980s. Curly golden bronzes as decoration. The shape is moved a...
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1980s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Lacquered Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinet w/ Brass and Painted Accents
Located in Pasadena, TX
Small black lacquered chinoiserie cabinet features hand painted motif of birds and flowers on the top and sides and brass hardware. Front doors open to storage and three small drawer...
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Late 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Murano Coloured Glass and Brass Sideboard Composed of 6 Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sideboard with six drawers and four legs, with wooden structure covered in colored Murano glass, profiles, handles and feet in brass. Italian manufacture.
Production can las...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers from Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century
Antique chest of drawers from early XIX century.
The body of the chest of drawers is made of solid walnut. Decorative inlays ...
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Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers.
Painted in grey with black top and a beautiful distressed patina look
Classical brass h...
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,909 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Italy Commode Solid Walnut, Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
18th century Italy commode in solid walnut, wax polished
The chest of drawers has been registered for the smooth functioning of the drawers
The current drawer handles (in brass an...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests of Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of late 19th century Italian chests or commodinis made of burled walnut in the Baroque Venetian style. Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers - Marquetry/ Inlay Works, Austria ca. 1760
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 18th century Baroque chest of drawers out of Austria. Elaborately made in the period around 1760, this exceptional baroque commode impresses with outstanding veneered nut...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Pair of Gustavian style blue distressed painted commodes or dressers designed and produced in Sweden in th...
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Rare Model Charles Dudouyt Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Oak Sideboard
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare model Charles Dudouyt mid 20th Century French Art Deco oak sideboard.
French circa 1940
This fine sideboard is signed to the back by the great designer Charles Du...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
George III Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Georgian oak and fruitwood crossbanded chest on chest, with a moulded cornice and patera inlaid reeded frieze, having two short over over six graduated dra...
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Massachusetts Mahogany Regency Bow Front Dresser, ca. 1800
Located in Leesburg, VA
Massachusetts Mahogany Regency Bow Front Dresser, ca. 1800
Anonymous
Boston, MA; ca. 1800
Mahogany, brass.
Approximate size: 33.5 (h) x 35.5 (w) x ...
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Early 1800s American Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier ash wood bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophi...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Maple
Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Decorative Crafts Three drawer Chest or Commode
Located in Plainview, NY
A neocliassical Italian mahogany three drawer chest or commode, characterized by its exquisite craftsmanship and elaborate marquetry. The front features intricate inlaid designs, s...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$2,500 Sale Price
35% Off
Italian Chest of Drawers by Giovanni Gariboldi in Inlaid Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian chest of drawers by Giovanni Gariboldi from the 1950s. The chest of drawers was finely crafted in fine Italian workmanship. The cabinet bears the label of the exhibit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
$7,162 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning 19th-century French mahogany commode, crafted in the elegant Louis Philippe style. Its refined design showcases exquisite craftsmanship, with delicate detailing and gracef...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Green Bathroom Cabinets in Murano Glass - Luxury Style Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Elevate your bathroom with our magnificent green cabinets crafted from exquisite Murano glass. Handmade in Italy, these one-of-a-kind pieces blend solid birch wood with intricate colored glass panels in a rich emerald hue, adorned with brass accents for opulent sophistication.
The cabinets exude a modern yet timeless allure, seamlessly blending functionality and artistry. Ample storage compartments and drawers offer practical solutions, while the glass elements 90 glass spheres an ethereal beauty. Each piece is a unique creation, taking 3-4 weeks to produce by skilled artisans.
As creators of exceptional environments, our company harmoniously combines antique, vintage, and contemporary elements to evoke emotions and reflect individuality. This is a luxurious, modern-style bathroom cabinet that elevates any space into an eye-catching oasis through its unparalleled craftsmanship and design.
Indulge in the extraordinary and embrace the epitome of style with our magnificent green Murano glass bathroom cabinets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$5,157 Sale Price / item
28% Off
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers form England with a wonderfully grained top and front. There are two over three drawers, ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Italian Bamboo chest of drawers with drawers 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Bamboo chest of drawers with drawers 1970
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
An early 19th century Northern Italian Baroque chest of draws. Italian 3-drawer serpentine walnut commode with parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina.
The commode ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian Bamboo chest of drawers with drawers 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Bamboo chest of drawers with drawers 1970
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Large Gray Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Stately Gustavian chest of four drawers with dentil molding carved along top and gentle fluted carving central to each drawer.
The newer, professionally applied light gray painted la...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Set of Three Dorothy Draper Espana Chests in Black Bean
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and dramatic set of three matching lacquered España chest or bunching chests designed by Dorothy Draper. Mid-century chests of drawers made in the glamorous Hollywood Regency pe...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Upright Jewelry Dresser by Dixie
Located in Redding, CT
Hollywood Regency upright jewelry dresser. This vintage piece made by Dixie has been custom fitted for jewelry. The original knobs have been moved to...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$729 Sale Price
54% Off
18th C. French Louis XV Carved-Wood Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved-wood commode, with subtle serpentine front, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a shapely top with scalloped sides and serpentine front...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood 5 drawer highboy dresser
This dresser measures 40.25 wide x 19.25 deep x 46 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern chest of drawers with accenting wood sides and top. Chrome handles with black trims.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$3,000 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 3 ( Chest of drawers & two nightstands) Art Deco in walnut and burl walnut . Shaped top, four wide two-handed drawers each, front wings with baroque reclining curl end. Couple nightstands in walnut and walnut maple, elegant line of baroque recall. Shaped top, with a pointed handle, large inner compartment in mahogany folder. Wavy front feet.
Restored and wax polished
Dresser measures cm: H 97, W 127, D 55
Bedside tables measures cm: H 60, W 45, D 35.
About Gino Maggioni
Gaetano Borsani, owned his own furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, where the 16-year-old Osvaldo received his first training. At that time, the designer of the atelier was the architect Gino Maggioni, who brought with him influences of the early 20th century Jugendstil movement from Vienna and who instilled in the young Borsani an appreciation for the arts and crafts and furniture making.
Luigi Maggioni, known as Gino (San Giorgio su Legnano, 5 May 1898 – Diano Marina, 14 December 1955), was an Italian architect, known for having made an important contribution to the development of the interior architecture and furnishing sector.
Gino Maggioni's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with important realized prices
We can sell the Dresser and bedside tables...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Chest in Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Anonymous. Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French commodes with conforming specimen marble tops and two drawers with large cartouche form bronze mounts with trailing leaves and vines and handles that are part of the v...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Vintage Louis XVI Style Semainier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French mahogany vintage 20th century semainier–crafted in the Louis XVI style and quality–this Neoclassical dresser offers seven drawers (one for each day of the week) outlined in br...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
(past repaired cracked top)
sku 699
W121 x D56 x H96 cm
Weight 101 Kg
Category
19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,475 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 19th Century Milanese St. Ebony And Bone Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and very attractive Italian 19th century Milanese st. Ebony and bone commode. The eight drawer commode is raised by a straight frieze above a bull nose support flanked...
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Ebony
Pair of 20th Century Italian Bleached Marquetry Bedside Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century Italian bleached walnut marquetry bedside commodes.
With marble tops and ormolu mounts.
Circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Cane
Antique American Burl Walnut Lock Side Eastlake Highboy Chest of Drawers 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique American Aesthetic Movement walnut Eastlake lock side chest of drawers, circa 1870.
The chest having a carved & spindled gallery surmounted with a pair of fini...
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1870s American Eastlake Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays.
The three long soft closing drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$11,652 / set
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode
By Henredon
USA, late 20th century
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 32" W x 16.2...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Art Deco Mid-Century Wood And Marble Bedside Tables 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Art Deco wood and marble bedside tables 1940s
Belonging to my great-grandparents, they have a drawer and a compartment with a ce...
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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vintage Italian Flip Top Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unlock a world of clever design with this exceptional vintage Italian chest of drawers. A masterpiece of whimsical craftsmanship, this piece is ingeniously crafted to resemble a hand...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Mahogany Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A fine mahogany empire chest of drawers with canted fluted sides, tapered feet and marble top.
This elegant chest of drawers has been restored and is ready to be placed and enjoyed. ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale having a molded top over four drawers with a brush slide, resting on molded bracket fe...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality figured mahogany bow fronted chest of four drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow fronted shape top with a moulded edge above four figured mahogany b...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Italian Modern Louvered Front Chest of Drawers
By Gio Ponti
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Italian Modern louvered front dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of Gio Ponti
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Oak case, with book-matched mapl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800.
Fine quality chest of drawers, fitted with 4 graduating drawers that open on the key. Bold red paint that has w...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Vintage Pulaski Burlwood Campaign Style Chest
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage 36.5 Pulaski Burlwood Campaign Style Chest
Interesting version of a campaign style chest in rich burl. Detailed brass recessed pulls and accents.
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Brass Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Late 19th century Russian mahogany and hand hammered brass inlayed commodes.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers / Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century highboy dresser/chest of drawers, model #5273A, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1950s, USA).
Composed of a rich walnut-stained mahogany chest (Dunbar factory f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Grace Chiffonier by Erik Chambert for Chamberts Möbelfabrik, 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
This Swedish grace chiffonier was designed by Erik Chambert during the 1930s for his own company, Chamberts Möbelfabrik. It displays a very high quality of craftsmanship, with a wide...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Felt, Elm, Rosewood
Exceptional Josef Frank Chest of Drawers, Cabinet, Svenskt Tenn, Mahogany, Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful chest of drawers by Josef Frank, Mahogany and Brass pulls, six drawers. Cabinet has age-related wear. We will have it refinished for the buyer. Great piece of Swedish Moder...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
"Italian Refinement: 1950s Sideboard with Handmade Artistic Glass"
Located in Guazzora, IT
This 1950s-style sideboard, handcrafted in Italy, represents a sublime fusion of vintage elegance and high-quality craftsmanship. Each piece is a masterpiece that embodies the sophi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,679 Sale Price
20% Off
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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