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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique Kiri medicine chest of drawers, wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Tall apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - is a new finds from Hyogo pref., Japan. . Product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the styl...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Brass

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

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Wood, Oak

English 19th Century Painted Pine Chest with Flowers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautifully painted floral details create an enchanting finish for this 19th century English pine chest of drawers. Darling sweet peas and lilies grace all sides of this wonderful pa...
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19th Century English Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

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

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Brass

Victorian Antique English Rosewood Pier Cabinet with Glazed Front Circa 1800's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunning Antique English Rosewood Glazed Pier Cabinet with Lattice Gilt Metal, Ebonsied Finish & Inlay Interior is lined with Fabric & Comes With A Working Key With Silk Swing Tag ...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vernis Martin French Antique Commode Chest Marble Top.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vernis Martin French Antique Commode Chest Marble Top Charming early 20th century French Louis XV style kingwood side cabinet in the ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Japanese Antique BK Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu. This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made of paulownia wood and cedar wood. All fittings are made of iron. It was found in a samurai family in the Tohoku region. At that time, it must have been in the category of a rich family. Although heavy metal fittings are scattered throughout, this furniture is serene, simple, and beautiful. The lattice design on both sides and back is also distinctive and beautiful. This is a very rare Tansu...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

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

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Wood, Ash

Carved Oak Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A reverent echo of 17th century English cabinetry, this 19th-century oak chest of drawers embodies the bold geometry and sculptural massing of the Jacobean tradition. The façade is a...
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19th Century British Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer. The material is made of cedar, and the drawer has traces of "Meiji 1st year" (1868) written in ink at that time. Over time, black soot has turned in...
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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Swell Front Commode C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Swell Front Commode with Carved Foliate Elements C1910 Measures- 29"H x 34.5"W x 19.75"D ***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Re...
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

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Wood

19th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers / French commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great example of an early 19th Century French scrubbed oak commode/chest of drawers. Circa 1820s from the provenance region with original brass handles and charming carved decorati...
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1820s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

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Cedar

18th Century New England Queen Anne Highboy
Located in Norwood, NJ
Queen Anne bonnet top highboy, Northeast, Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts 18th century, cherry wood constructed in two parts. Bonnet top with flame-carved finials set on f...
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Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French Chest of drawers/commode in the Louis XVI style with a “serpentine” front. The chest is made of Mahogany and finished with a Museum quality French polish. Original Bronze hard...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique English Trunk coffer blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer table. Direct from England, a wonderfully hand carved English “coffer”,...
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1820s British Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

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Walnut, Spruce

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style three drawer hand-painted chest has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distresse...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

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Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Pair of Donald Deskey Streamlined Art Deco Chests, USA, Circa 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Donald Deskey Streamlined Art Deco Chests, USA, Circa 1930s A striking matched pair of Art Deco chests are iconic examples of the streamlined modern aesthetic championed by ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Art Deco Chest of Drawers Attributed to Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice Art Deco drawer made in Sweden in the late 1920s. It’s attributed to famous designer and architect Carl Malmsten. It made in stained birch with ...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

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

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Bone, Teak

Antique British 19th Century Two-Piece Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid Victorian era two piece British campaign chest in solid mahogany with brass flush mount handles and cabinet lifts.
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 18th Century Blue Painted Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls. It has been given an exceptional new professional aqua blue layered...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Transition Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Small Chest of Drawers with Marble Top France Rosewood and others Transition around 1780 Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 78 x 43 cm Description: Dainty French chest of drawers from th...
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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

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Brass

Pair Venetian Fruitwood & Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Venetian Fruitwood and Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands, circa 1950s A pair of Venetian Fruitwood and Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands from Italy, circa 1950s. Each chest...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Olive

1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
There are a few pieces that can be called rare and extraordinary and this piece it can be. This is one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman privat...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests / Commodes / Tables Att. To Julia Gray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XVI style chests or side tables attributed to Julia Gray. They are green with gilt accents and have three drawers. They are in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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, circa 1900. With a rectangular Saint Anne's marble top with canted front corners, below are 4 burl walnut d...
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Early 1900s Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Chest of Drawers in Walnut Burl and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, chest of drawers, walnut burl, brass, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 An exceptional commode designed by Gaetano Borsani, foun...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960s Broyhill Saga MCM Walnut Dresser Drawers Credenza
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very nice Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long triple dresser or credenza from the iconic "Saga" line by Broyhill Premier. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Wood

Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum-quali...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Brutalist style chest of drawers in Nordic White Oak made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 19...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Glamorous Mirrored Hollywood Regency Style Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Mirrored. 3 drawers. 26 1/2" h x 33 7/8" w x 18 1/4" d. Condition Chips in mirror panels. Crack in panel on bottom drawer near handle. Missing panels on two legs. Mirror loss. Scratc...
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1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Walnut

19th Century French Commode Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Louis XVI-style chest of drawers is crafted in solid walnut, combining timeless elegance with meticulous craftsmanship. Featuring five drawers in three rows, the fronts are ador...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with columns Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 95 x 117 x 58 cm Description: A four-tier piece of furniture stand...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Cushman Bar Harbor Colonial Creations Six Drawer Dresser model 5454
Located in New York, NY
Cushman Colonial Bar harbor six drawer chest of drawers, model 5454, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition. The chest features two smaller drawers, over four large...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful piece, it is made of mahogany with brass around the drawers and the sides. It has a Sainte-Anne marble top.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Chest of Drawers Natural Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a natural finish. The eco-friendly dresser, is a great additional to any space. Experience the beauty of reclaimed wood while e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Reclaimed Wood

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers with cerused detailing designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Light Green Chest of Drawers Featuring Murano Glass & Brass Made in Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Italian chest of drawers is a stunning mid-century modern piece, combining solid wood with Murano glass and polished brass accents. Handmade using traditional techniques such ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this fine antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the mid-19th century. Crafted from solid walnut, this chest of drawers boasts a sturdy constructio...
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19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Gorgeous Art Deco Chests
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning pair of lacquered Art Deco tall chests, pieces that beautifully marry vintage glamour with modern sophistication. Each chest features five generously sized drawers, offeri...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, exuding understated elegance and timeless craftsmanship. This three-drawer chest is painted in a soft, muted white wi...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming small-scale Gustavian chest painted in soft, muted tones with clean lines and subtle neoclassical details—perfect for adding understated Swedish elegance and practical sto...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique George II Crossbanded Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS A handsome chest of two short over three long graduating drawers. A wonderfully rich and lively crossbanded ...
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Early 18th Century British George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim, and original brass hardware. Measu...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Ormolu Five-Drawer Lingerie Chest
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Ormolu Five-Drawer Lingerie Chest with Scenic Painted Inser...
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Late 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George Nelson Steelframe Walnut Chest for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An architectural styled Steelframe chest with satin black metal frame, olive green drawer side and back with white laminate top. The face of the drawer is in a well grained walnut wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chests in Coral Red
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Gustavian style chests, crafted from pine and painted in an elegant coral red color. Each chest has three drawers with panel detailing and brass hardware, with the top draw...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Pine

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Aubergine Lacquer & Smoked Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Georgian period Chemist Apothecary drawers - No2
Located in Malton, GB
This is a rare surviving piece that we found in an old chemist in Nottingham, England. It dates to the early 19th century and is complete with its original labels. It also has a wond...
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Davis Cabinet Co Mahogany Semainier Chest Of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Davis Cabinet Company Mahogany Semainier / lingerie Chest Of Drawers Size is 22" wide, 16" deep and 49.25" tall.  
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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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