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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimately simple...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan.
This mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji period (1868-1912) , estimate from the style & conditions. M...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair
Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer c...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
Located in Forest, BE
This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Kingwood Marquetry Decorated Commode
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite antique commode embodies the elegance of mid-19th century Italian craftsmanship, designed in the sophisticated Louis XV style. Featuring rich kingwood veneer, the piec...
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1860s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$7,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Chest of 3 Drawers by Loughborough Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning piece of furniture from the '60s This chest of drawers was made by Loughborough Furniture and sold in the Heals furniture store in London. We don't know the designer for t...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$823 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century French Louis XVI Commode Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French Louis XVI commode, crafted in bleached oak, is a timeless testament to neoclassical design. With three spacious drawers adorned with delicate floral ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rey Bedside Tables, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Rey Bedside Tables. A pair of side tables combining a classical twisted rope detail with clean-lined simplicity. Our Rey Collection conjures memories of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer on a spruce body.
At the top there is a d...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
$3,709 Sale Price
21% Off
Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of 19th Century Swedish 3 drawer commodes with Greek Key decoration. 1890
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,918 / set
Wood Chest of Drawers by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
wood chest of drawers or commode by the italian designer Luigi Saccardo for the design manufacture editor Gasparello. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Osva...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1852 Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan.
Mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers.
Manufactured in Kaei 5 (1852), late Edo period, fully made of quality Kiri (Paulownia)...
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1850s Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, late 19th century. With a rectangular Saint Anne's marble top with canted corners, 4 matched burl walnut dr...
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Late 19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vintage Boho 19th Century Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the captivating charm of this vintage 19th-century chest of drawers, a true testament to bohemian artistry and historical character. This unique piece features exquisite han...
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
DREYFUS Night Stand by AMBROZIA, Claro Walnut, Cream Leather & Blackened Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Dreyfus Nightstand is an exclusive contemporary piece, designed and handcrafted by AMBROZIA Furniture Studio in Canada. Defined by bold proportions and refined material pairings,...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Nickel
Arcate bedside table, in open-pore ash wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair Louis XVI Style Heavily Carved Marble Top Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style commodes from the 1930s epitomizes neoclassical refinement, combining superb craftsmanship with timeless elegance. Each commode is paint...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Anglo-Indian Campaign Style Chest on Chest With Brass Inlay Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century Anglo-Indian rosewood campaign two-piece chest on chest by the renowned M. Hayat & Bros. of Peshawar, Pakistan. Originally designed as a buffet and silver chest, it could...
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1960s Pakistani Anglo-Indian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier half cabinet was crafted in South Germany around 1830. The piece is veneered in beautifully grained walnut with a striking, book-matched pattern. The interio...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian (Bergamo, Lombardy) Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning, monumental baroque antique (1700s or earlier) Italian walnut chest of drawers from the Lombardy region of Italy, typical of the Bergamo cabinet-making tradition. Decorati...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
A Dutch painted commode, 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant 18th-century Dutch commode featuring its original painted finish with softly aged patina. The shaped top sits above a concealed shallow drawer cleverly integrated into the...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912).
The aged texture of the cedar wood gives this chest a sense of depth and warmth. The black urushi (Ja...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$1,168 Sale Price
35% Off
Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A desirable small scale mahogany bachelor's chest with four graduated and cross banded drawers with double bail pulls below pull-out brushing slide, with ogree molded top and tall sh...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single plank, which has a banded edge, and follows down to paneled sides. the front of the case has two smal...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
NVIN0531 PAIR Vintage Theodore Alexander Gentleman’s Chests
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a PAIR Vintage Theodore Alexander Gentleman’s Chests in excellent original, as found, condition.
Simple yet sophisticated this PAIR Vintage Theodore Alexander...
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1990s North American Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Niguel Dresser by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel dresser features 3 drawers, brass cap feet, and brass inlaid details.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to disc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,785 / item
Late 18th Century Veneered Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and refined Louis XVI period chest of drawers, crafted in Italy in the late 18th century and veneered in rich walnut with exquisite inlay work. This elegant piece features three drawers—two deep and one narrow—expertly rebated into the frame for a seamless appearance. The chevron-patterned walnut veneer is framed with geometric inlaid borders in contrasting wood species, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to proportion typical of the Louis XVI style.
The facade is adorned with classical detailing, including original brass hardware and escutcheons, all intact and beautifully aged. The chest rests on slender tapered legs, lending a sense of lightness to its otherwise stately form. Completely original and in excellent overall condition, it requires only minor conservative restoration.
This piece represents a high-quality example of 18th-century Italian neoclassical...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s Meiji period / Tansu / Wabisabi /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese small chest of drawers (小引出し) crafted in the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century).
The piece features a deep black lacquered surface that has de...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th century Scandinavian walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian walnut chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality Swedish chest of drawers unusually made in walnut.
Rectangular top with moulded edge and canted front cor...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NORTHERN EUROPEAN BOWFRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS IN THE ENGLISH TASTE
Probably Sweden or Denmark ca. 1800
Pine and mixed woods with later bluish-black paint over original inlaid veneers a...
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19th Century European Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage French Louis XV style commode newly painted in a super high gloss dark chocolate finish. This "lacquer-like" cabinet has a grey marble top, two drawers and bronze ormolu de...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
1960s Pine drawer cabinet by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful pine drawer cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France in the 1960s.
This exceptional cabinet is a highly recognizable example of Perriand’s iconic desi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Louis XVI Style Wooden Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers and Shaped Marble Top
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly encourage you to read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This elegant and underst...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Walnut & Orange Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Bachelor Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls C 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated mid century bachelor chest, in original cerused oak finish, with recessed brass pulls. This chest has three deep drawers, it is in very good, clean, original, ready to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1905s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese-made drawer.
It is made of cedar wood, and on the bottom of the drawer there is a mark with the date "Meiji 38 (1905)" written in ink from that time.
After ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak and Burl Wood Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode, nightstand, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with gorgeous book-matched burl wood top, and ...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings the timeless elegance of Murano glass into your home. This unique piece is not jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$5,265 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Venetian Bombay Style Commode or Chest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful 1970 chest and drawers hand crafted and carved from wood, probably Olive wood Venere top and three sides. The chest Has two large drawers a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,900 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Boho Roll Front Knotty Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding timeless European charm, this antique commode is a beautiful example of Biedermeier-style craftsmanship. Constructed from warm, knotty pine, the chest showcases the natural b...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers, String Inlay & Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers, String Inlay & Bun Feet
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy from the early 20th century.
Hand-crafted fine quality craftsmanship, detailing, a...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Birdseye Maple & Ebony Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
A classic antique Biedermeier chest of drawers in blonde burled maple & ebony.
The drawers are flanked by ebony columns that nicely highlight the blonde wood veneers & inlaid trim. M...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Ebony
$4,875 Sale Price
35% Off
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered. Louis Philippe style, with grey marble top.
There is one key with this piece, the key fits on all for drawers.
The ...
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Painted Pine Commode / Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Of fairly large proportions with three equally sized deep drawers.
Constructed of pine in a provincial chunky manner with panelled sides and decorat...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It has been used in stores since the Edo period in the Tohoku region, and it is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period.
The material is ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Arcate bedside table, in oak wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and iron chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the Meiji era (1868-1912).
Featuring a slim design, it offers practical storage with six drawers.
The wood shows areas where the f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$800 Sale Price
42% Off
Six Drawer Chest by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Teak Chest by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. An exceptional six-drawer chest designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik, crafted in richly graine...
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1950s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A charming 3-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlay.
Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves ...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Teak
Chinese Antique Mirrored Vanity Kang Chest
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, 19th century Kang chest in solid wood with mitered tenon and mortise construction. Four mirrored screen doors and 2 full depth drawers. Middle ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$399 Sale Price
38% Off
Cassettiera 6 cassetti, in vetro blu zaffiro, oro, blu, specchio, disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
Scopri la nostra esclusiva cassettiera artigianale, un vero gioiello dell'arte italiana. Ogni dettaglio di questo mobile è frutto di un'abilità artigianale senza pari: i sei cassetti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare and elegant pair of French Directoire commodes, attributed to the esteemed design house Maison Jansen, exemplifies the refined artistry of early 20th-century European furni...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Dresser Cabinet Attributed to Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Well constructed mid-century cabinet of solid walnut, walnut veneer, and brass. The case features a bi - fold door which opens to 4 interior drawers, flanked by a bank of 4 drawers w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Black with Brass Hardware and Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Gustavian-style chest of drawers, painted in matte black with a gently worn patina that enhances its architectural details. Crafted from a mix of oak, oak veneer, and pine...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Demilune Commode or Console
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XVI style marquetry demilune commode made of mahogany with inlaid veneers of mahogany, walnut and exotic woods. Fine craftsmanship with bookmatched v...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Fiorini British Campaign Style Solid Cherry Chest of Drawers Dresser 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Fiorini Campaign style chest or dresser. Made of solid cherry featuring four drawers, brass hardware and turned feet. Two upper drawers lock. Made in Italy.
Dimens...
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hamilton Printers Type Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique Hamilton 24 Drawer Printers Type Cabinet with cast iron tray rest on top. It is 22.5" deep x 36" wide x 44" high. The drawers are 1.5" high x 32" wide x 16.5" deep. There ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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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