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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Fine Original Finish Italian Provincial Inlaid Walnut and Fruitwood Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine and rare walnut and fruitwood inlaid figural Italian commode. The piece dates to teh 1770-90s era and is in its original finish with inlaid maidens. The commode has no...
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1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Fine Original Finish Italian Provincial Inlaid Walnut and Fruitwood Commode

Fine Original Finish Italian Provincial Inlaid Walnut and Fruitwood Commode

1950s Heywood Wakefield Encore long dresser & mirror art deco mid century modern
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceptional 1950s, Heywood Wakefield Encore 8 drawer low dresser in a beautiful wheat color. Matching mirror included. Great rounded edges with elongated drawer pulls that span ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

1950s Heywood Wakefield Encore long dresser & mirror art deco mid century modern
1950s Heywood Wakefield Encore long dresser & mirror art deco mid century modern

1950s Heywood Wakefield Encore long dresser & mirror art deco mid century modern

Commode by Roger Vandercruse, known as Lacroix (1727-99) Louis XV/XVI
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This form of commode or chest of drawers, with a 'breakfront' or projection section in the middle, was particularly favoured by the Parisian cabinet-maker Roger Vandercruse (1727-179...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Commode by Roger Vandercruse, known as Lacroix (1727-99) Louis XV/XVI
Commode by Roger Vandercruse, known as Lacroix (1727-99) Louis XV/XVI

Commode by Roger Vandercruse, known as Lacroix (1727-99) Louis XV/XVI

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful Louis XV Period Commode Sauteuse made of plain walnut.
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode

Dresser, Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid, Genoa (Italy)
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Louis XVI dresser, chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid with highlighted walnut wood (light and dark) with three drawers and original handles, coming from Genoa (Italy) from...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dresser, Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid, Genoa (Italy)
Dresser, Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid, Genoa (Italy)

Dresser, Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid, Genoa (Italy)

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J035 Georgian mahogany and inlaid chest of drawers, having oversailing figured mahogany top with inlaid edge above three inlaid, graduated drawers fitted with brass ring handles, all...
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Late 18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Chests of Drawers, Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
Crafted from teak, these chests of drawers feature a sleek and minimalist design characteristic of mid-century aesthetics. The wood's natural grain is accentuated by the dark brown p...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Chests of Drawers, Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Chests of Drawers, Mid-Century Modern

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Chests of Drawers, Mid-Century Modern

Early 18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 18th-century English William and Mary oak chest of drawers epitomizes the timeless charm and versatility of its era. Featuring ch...
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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in LONDON, GB
Shipping update - please message us directly with your city and zip/postcode for a delivery cost to your location on this item - please do not request shipping from 1st dibs Circa 1...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1740. A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with concave moulded cornice above three short and three long gradu...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest

18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest with Bracket Feet
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a rectangular grey painted top with serpentine front, sitting above four conforming ...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front

Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest
Located in grand Lancy, CH
A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550. Wrought iron mounted oak, partially carved. The monumental rectangular standing ch...
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16th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest

18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a wonderful patina on this mid 18th century wooden chest ... these pieces have become rare finds ... love them in either a classic interior but also combined with modern pieces ...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...

18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...

Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An 18thc painted French Commode. It has beautiful decoration and great hardware.
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louis XV Painted Commode
Louis XV Painted Commode

Louis XV Painted Commode

Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled sides and drawer fronts with hand carvings of garlands and cornucopia. Its three dr...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers

Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings France (Paris) Rosewood Louis XV around 1730 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 137 x 66 cm Description: Early Louis XV commode, so-call...
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1720s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730
18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730

18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730

18th century French chest of drawers ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a gorgeous 18th century French fruitwood chest of drawers, small proportions and with quirky feet, great design that ca...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

18th century French chest of drawers ...
18th century French chest of drawers ...

18th century French chest of drawers ...

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An 18th century country walnut chest of drawers. Walnut quarter veneers and crossbanding decorating the rectangular top, above two short over three long graduated marquetry banded oa...
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18th Century British George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

A Late Eighteenth Century North Italian Marquetry Commode
Located in London, GB
taly, circa 1790 A fine late eighteenth-century walnut marquetry commode inlaid with exotic timbers, rectangular guilloche motifs, the central draw with parquetry of figures in a na...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A Late Eighteenth Century North Italian Marquetry Commode
A Late Eighteenth Century North Italian Marquetry Commode

A Late Eighteenth Century North Italian Marquetry Commode

English William and Mary Period Oak Paneled Chest of Four Drawers Circa 1690
Located in Wells, ME
English William and Mary period oak paneled chest of four drawers. These drawers still run on side rails (which have been restored) and work quite smoothly and well. This 17th ce...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English William and Mary Period Oak Paneled Chest of Four Drawers Circa 1690
English William and Mary Period Oak Paneled Chest of Four Drawers Circa 1690

English William and Mary Period Oak Paneled Chest of Four Drawers Circa 1690

Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie Decoration & Serpentine Shape
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie
Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie

Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie

French 18th Century Small Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This chest is made of oak and is nicely carved. It wears a mixture of dressy and rustic.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Small Commode
French 18th Century Small Commode

French 18th Century Small Commode

Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a quintessential signed Maison Jansen bronze mounted marble top commode or dresser. The look, design and overal proportions make this easily the prettiest commode online toda...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser
Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser

Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser

18th Century Italian Venetian Painted Yellow Commode with Decoupage Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Venetian Painted Yellow Commode with Decoupage Decoration & 2 Drawers
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Venetian Painted Yellow Commode with Decoupage Decoration
18th Century Italian Venetian Painted Yellow Commode with Decoupage Decoration

18th Century Italian Venetian Painted Yellow Commode with Decoupage Decoration

Chest of Drawers by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chest of Drawers Manufactured by Forma Brazil, 1955 Solid and laminated caviuna with handles embedded Measurements 125 x 45 x 78,5h cm 49,2 x 18 x 30,9h in
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Jacaranda

Chest of Drawers by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1955
Chest of Drawers by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1955

Chest of Drawers by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1955

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful little antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is superb, this is of lovely pr...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Large Early 18th Century Italian Canterano Walnut Inlaid Commode with 4 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Early 18th Century Italian Canterano Walnut Inlaid Commode with 4 Drawers & Ebonized Detail
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large Early 18th Century Italian Canterano Walnut Inlaid Commode with 4 Drawers
Large Early 18th Century Italian Canterano Walnut Inlaid Commode with 4 Drawers

Large Early 18th Century Italian Canterano Walnut Inlaid Commode with 4 Drawers

Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant antique Italian Commode in a beautiful bleached Walnut, from the Tuscany Region, 18 th Century,Italy, the chest of drawers has a simple but elegant and refined design, origin...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut
Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut

Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoo
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoof Feet
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoo
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoo

18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoo

Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very tall and highly attractive 18th-century Georgian oak chest of two over four graduated drawers, with beautifully figured oak, brass handles, and escutcheons, raised on bracket ...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English

Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Rococo commode with original cherub adorned brass hardware and iron locks. Featuring a bow front and cabriolet legs. Tastefully repainted in soft white-grey.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

18th Century Italian Directoire Cesarone Chest with White Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Italian Directoire Cesarone Three Drawers Chest with White Marble Top, Antique Pie Crust Fluted Edge Detail Commode or Chest with Marble Top
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Early 18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Directoire Cesarone Chest with White Marble Top
18th Century Italian Directoire Cesarone Chest with White Marble Top

18th Century Italian Directoire Cesarone Chest with White Marble Top

English Queen Anne Period Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, Matched Veneers
Located in Wells, ME
English Queen Anne period figured walnut chest of five graduated drawers. The initial photo represents the true color of this chest -a rich honey color; most of the detail photos ...
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Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Queen Anne Period Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, Matched Veneers
English Queen Anne Period Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, Matched Veneers

English Queen Anne Period Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, Matched Veneers

Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890
Located in LONDON, GB
Circa 1870/1890 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian diamond ribbing detail on the drawer fronts and leading edg...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890

Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Rococo commode with original brass hardware. One original lock and four early 20th century replacements. Slide-out shelf over five drawers. Original iron handles on each s...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Dresser or Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch, with original bras...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Dresser or Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Dresser or Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Dresser or Chest of Drawers, 1950s

George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
By George Nakashima
Located in Paris, IDF
This dresser crafted from American black walnut is a stunning testament to George Nakashima's craftsmanship. Created upon the request of a private client in 1955, the angular shapes ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955

George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955

A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers Late 17th/Early 18th Century. Great color
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers Late 17th/Early 18th Century. Great piece in both traditional and contemporary settings. Height 35 x...
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers Late 17th/Early 18th Century. Great color
A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers Late 17th/Early 18th Century. Great color

A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers Late 17th/Early 18th Century. Great color

18th Century Regence Period Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Commode 'Arbalete'
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture from the Regence period of the early 1700s incorporates elements from the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, the preceding and subsequent styles, respectively. A beautiful e...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Regence Period Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Commode 'Arbalete'
18th Century Regence Period Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Commode 'Arbalete'

18th Century Regence Period Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Commode 'Arbalete'

Circa 1760-80 George III Period Slant Front Bureau, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1760-80 George III period slant front bureau, English. Deep rich Cuban mahogany timbers. The interior is well fitted with 4 valanced pigeon holes above 2 long drawers, flanked ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Circa 1760-80 George III Period Slant Front Bureau, English
Circa 1760-80 George III Period Slant Front Bureau, English

Circa 1760-80 George III Period Slant Front Bureau, English

Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo period commode from Provence. Walnut. Serpentine front; two drawers with triple asymmetrical shaped, molded cartouches; pierced, carved apron ending in we...
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1730s French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence

Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence

Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gorgeous and rare "Serena "chest of drawers mod. Serena in walnut wood, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955, Italy. Signed piece.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955

Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955

18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century period Gustavian Commode c.1800. Later painted. With original locks.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Gustavian Commode
18th Century Gustavian Commode

18th Century Gustavian Commode

Petite and Beautiful George II Walnut Bureau c. 1750
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very beautiful Georgian bureau of superb colour and condition and unusually slender at c. 28 inches wide. The walnut veneers are bookmatched and the bureau has a deep crossbanded ...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Petite and Beautiful George II Walnut Bureau c. 1750
Petite and Beautiful George II Walnut Bureau c. 1750

Petite and Beautiful George II Walnut Bureau c. 1750

Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in London, GB
This Large decorative bombé chest commode is in Louis the VX style with intricate walnut and kingwood marquetry. The chest is embellished with ornate ormolus mounts on the corners, t...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble
Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble

Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble

George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
George III Irish mahogany tallboy This George III Irish mahogany tallboy was made circa 1790. Irish tallboys are set apart from the British chest on chests...
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1790s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III mahogany Irish tallboy
George III mahogany Irish tallboy

George III mahogany Irish tallboy

French LXV Period Shaped Walnut 2 over 2 Commode, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular serpentine shaped top atop a conforming case case housing two small drawers over two large drawers all retaining period brass hardware, the corners carved with c...
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French LXV Period Shaped Walnut 2 over 2 Commode, mid 18th century
French LXV Period Shaped Walnut 2 over 2 Commode, mid 18th century

French LXV Period Shaped Walnut 2 over 2 Commode, mid 18th century

Widdicomb, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Widdicomb, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

Widdicomb, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

Louis XV Kingwood Commode
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Louis XV kingwood commode of a good color and patina: attractive serpentine and bombe shape, original mounts still retaining most of thei...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Louis XV Kingwood Commode
Louis XV Kingwood Commode

Louis XV Kingwood Commode

18th Century Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th C original painted Danish serpentine front commode. 1780. Reference: 8280 Dimensions 40.5 inches (103 cms) Wide 22 inches (56 cms) Deep 32 inches (81 cms) High
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18th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Original Painted Commode
18th Century Original Painted Commode

18th Century Original Painted Commode

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in LONDON, GB
Shipping update - please message us directly with your city and zip/postcode for a delivery cost to your location on this item - please do not request shipping from 1st dibs Circa 1...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Chest Of Drawers In Nutwood
Located in Ulm, DE
Louis XVI chest of drawers in nutwood shellac hand polished Original Louis XVI (also: Louis-seize), France around 1780 Dimensions: Width: 77 cm Height: 77 cm Depth: 43 cm.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Chest Of Drawers In Nutwood
Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Chest Of Drawers In Nutwood

Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Chest Of Drawers In Nutwood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode wreath motif C.1880
Located in LONDON, GB
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian ribbing detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges. It has been late...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode wreath motif C.1880
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode wreath motif C.1880

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode wreath motif C.1880

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and rare 18th century walnut commode or chest of drawers that embodies the elegance and sophistication of 18th century French design having bronze sculpted bird handles or p...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers

Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome rustic antique Italian walnut chest of drawers commode. circa 1780 Hand-made in Italy in the second half of the 18th century, styled in Neoclassical inspired Louis XVI pe...
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode

Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode

Elegant French 18th Century Commode Louis XVI Period
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Louis XVI French 18th century Commode with grey marble-top .Above two drawers decorated sans travers and ormolu mounts. Fine detailed floral inlay with various noble woods...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Elegant French 18th Century Commode Louis XVI Period
Elegant French 18th Century Commode Louis XVI Period

Elegant French 18th Century Commode Louis XVI Period

Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
American 18th century Chippendale bow front ball and claw foot chest, likely from the Boston area 1780-90. Over hanging top above four cock beaded gradua...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Chippendale Bow Front Chest

Chippendale Bow Front Chest

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs

Is it 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 a 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.

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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