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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs....
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dressers or Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dressers, chests of drawers, or commodes
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with original b...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Louis XVI style, marble-topped commode from France (late 19th century) in bold, ebonized finish that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The St. Anne marble surface...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s
Features a beautiful sculpted Mid Century Modern Design, with curved legs, a gorgeous walnut wood gr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s chest of drawers
This child’s Baroque style French country chest of drawers has a finely ser...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
$437 Sale Price
65% Off
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers crafted by Danish Skilled Carpenter 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers made of light wood most likely veneered birch with lacquer.
The oblong pull handles have a beautiful rounded design.
This chest is really coz...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Highboy, Chest on Chest, dresser made by noted American maker Basic Witz. The dresser features a two drawer top section, under which are three larger drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
EDE Chest of Drawers reclaimed walnut and oak
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Our EDE chest of drawers inspired by 17th century minimalistic mountain furniture, midcentury modernism and the reclaimed wooden slabs in our collection. The body made from veneer f...
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2010s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Italian Burl Wood Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian burlwood Three-Drawer Commode / Chest of Drawers. Serpentine front. Mixed woods with inlaid center panels to the drawers and sides with crossbanding. Pear-drop hardware. S...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th century Danish mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality scandinavian mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950.
Good quality piece of furniture fitted with 4 graduating drawers. All fitted with shaped brass handles.
Fluted deta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern, Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Frits Henningsen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A timeless Danish Modern chest of drawers crafted in rich mahogany, featuring clean lines and elegant proportions. Designed in the 1940s and attributed to renowned cabinetmaker Frits...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1900, is a refined example of neoclassical Gustavian design. Crafted from pine, a staple material in Swedish furniture for its...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers produced by Pindex, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 31.5"W x 17.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1940s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Timeless Luxury: Azure Murano Glass & Brass Chest of Drawers from Italy Availabl
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Italian chest of drawers embodies timeless luxury, fusing mid-century modern style with sophisticated craftsmanship.
Made of solid wood, it features exquisite azure Murano gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,108 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Commode or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late-eighteenth century Louis XIV style hand carved walnut commode or chest of drawers was found in the region of Normandy, France. This piece features three drawers of dovetail...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Danish Art Deco Console Table with Drawers in Elm & Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Art Deco small console table, crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, exudes timeless elegance and functionality. The table features a sturdy elm wood base...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Burl
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Jules Leleu
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers, dating to the 1930s and sourced in Provence, France. The rectangular form features three drawers veneered in richly figured, bookmatched waln...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A captivating one of a kind Louis Phillip secretary in book-matched, flame mahogany with shaped, curvi-linear drawer fronts and faux drawer fronts on the fall-front and the sides. Of...
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior over four drawers with brass escutcheo...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Henredon Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style serpentine front bachelor chests or bedside chests
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1950s
Mahogany, with satinwood string inlay and original brass hardware...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved oak, with burl wood top and original brass hardware.
...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in good condition. Beautiful mahogany grain. Doveta...
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George lII 18th Century quality figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
having a quality figured mahogany serpentine shape top crossbanded in mahogany above four mahoga...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Pair of Venetian Glass and Gilt Matching Commodes or Dressers from Europe
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of Incredible Venetian Glass Gilt Commodes or Dressers from Europe. After importing from Europe for over 34-years, you would think you've seen pretty much most designs, that is ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Green Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, 1960s
Green la...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful.
There is no wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Serpentine Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers commode, early 20th century, having a serpentine shaped wooden top with molded edge, over conforming high quality solid wood case fitted with three drawers, each with dovetail joinery, ornate scrolling brass pulls, and floral carvings, flanked rounded corners and paneled sides, scalloped apron with foliate shell reliefs, rising on acanthus leaf carved knee low cabriole legs ending in whorl feet.
As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including bedroom dresser, dining sideboard server, credenza, or oversized console...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
$3,010 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Louis XIV Style Walnut 4-Drawer Commode, 1st Quarter 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a serpentine shaped top above a case housing 4 conforming drawers, the case raised on bun feet, retaining original hardware
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1920s Italian Louis XIV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Poul Volther Bedside Tables Oak Chest of Drawers End Table Danish 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Poul Volther bedside chest of drawers in oak, made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Solid oak legs, veneered top with solid handles. Even veneered on the back.
The wood has been cl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
French Louis XVI Style Light Walnut Commode with Three Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style light walnut commode from the 20th century with three drawers, fluted side posts and legs, ornate hardware. This French Louis XVI style light walnut commode ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Highboy Dresser, circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Kindel Furniture
USA, circa 1960s
Mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique c.1915 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 8 Drawers – Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1915 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 8 Drawers – Fine Quality
A fine mahogany Wellington chest, dating from circa 1915. With its elegant clean lines and warm patina, this tal...
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1910s British Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,906 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Three dovetailed drawers with bronze and brass de...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Drexel Bicentennial Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawers Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful bed side chest of drawers / nightstand from the prestigious Drexel's Bi Centennial Collection.
Very good vintage condition with few signs of use. Measures 23.5" in widt...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Fruitwood Bombe Dresser with Pickled Finish and Protective Glass Top
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Magnificent Henredon Bombe dresser with picked finish. Bookmatched top. Dovetailed drawers working smoothly. Original French handles. Protective glass t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Materials
Brass
Blue-Painted Baroque Breakfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A sculptural, blue-painted Danish Baroque chest of drawers with a distinctive breakfront silhouette.
The three drawers follow the sweeping, architectural curves of the piece, and the...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Yew Wood Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique military campaign style yew wood bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
They are of superb quality and are a great s...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Black Rock, CT
A timeless French Louis XVI–style commode, this graceful three–drawer beauty blends classical form with a disarming warmth. Rounded corners soften the rectilinear silhouette, while f...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Striking Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Black Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful restored pair of black lacquer Campaign style bachelor chests by Henredon, circa 1975. Expertly crafted mahogany construction with handsome solid brass hardware marking t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in walnut The entire case is made up from wonderfully grained book matched walnut veneer. Constructed of four draw...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron.
The lean, linea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$560 Sale Price
30% Off
Jaipur Black Bone Inlay Tallboy Dresser - Chest of Drawer by House of Jaipur
By Sasmita Rout
Located in New York, NY
This striking black bone inlay tallboy dresser is a timeless blend of artisanal craftsmanship and bold geometry. Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, each piece features int...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Handcrafted Night Stand, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
American black walnut handcrafted nightstands or end tables.
These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed traditional drawer carcass...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$3,958 / item
19th Century English Campaign Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany campaign chest from England. This style of chest is so wonderful in its simplicity. It can be blended with many different styles and in that way is very versa...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th century Swedish rococo revival commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode circa 1950.
Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode made in mahogany and kingwood, with shaped marble top. Green and grey marble is loose fitting for e...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair 1940's Tall Hollywood Regency Dark Walnut Chiffoniers/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Pair Hollywood Regency Carved Walnut Tall Chiffoniers/ Bachelors Chests/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes. Many drawers, lots of storage space. Brass lattice fronts with pleated fabric ba...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,472 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Italian Carlo X / Louis Philippe Bleached Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Carlo X / Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using fruitwood and decorated with walnut book-matched veneer. The chest is very straight-lines and fo...
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Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Directoire Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French Directore style commode with three short over two long recessed panel drawers. The center drawer with a working key pull lock, others with drop pull hardware. The sides with r...
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20th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Petite Commode Side Cabinet / Louis XVI Style
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into a realm of unrivaled grandeur with this extraordinary 19th century French petite commode sideboard cabinet, masterfully crafted in the esteemed Louis XVI style. Every deta...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Edwardian 4 drawer chest of drawers.
On original wheels for easy handling. Original wooden drawers knobs
Good vintage condition with wear appropriate with age and use.
Me...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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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