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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: Mid-19th Century
18th Century Important Wooden Commode of King Louis XV by Pierre Migeon 1740
Located in Roma, RM
Rare and incredible French commode, city of Paris and signed P.M. ,Pierre Migeon EBENISTE 1701-1758.
Commode of great quality and finesse, coeval marble of great thickness, mounts gi...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Cherry Neoclacial-style Commode
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An Italian Cherry Neoclacial-style Commode, from Bologna, with three long drawers, the drawers and posts decorated with Pearwood designs, with matching design on flat panel sides on...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Pearwood
Georgian Oak Lowboy
Located in Warrington, GB
Georgian oak lowboy raised on cabrio legs, joined by a sweeping apron with some fretwork detail.
Wonderful patination to the timber, especially the top surface where the vibrant med...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Transition Commode in Walnut
Located in Houston, US
Generously sized French walnut commode in a transition style from the earlier Louis XIII and Louis XIV style with heavier look, bun feet to the lighter style of Louis XV with decorat...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Period Late 1700's English Georgian Quarter Sawn Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Period Late 1700's English Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with the upper section comprised of 2 side by side drawers above 3 graduating drawers. Base section comprised of two si...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 18th century Louis XVI Commode is made of walnut. It has a slider in the front which is unusual.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Transitional Louis XV to Louis XVI French Commode In Walnut
Located in Houston, US
Classic Provincial Louis XV to Louis XVI transitional commode in walnut with original hardware. Straight traverse, two drawers over two long drawers. The commode is hand constructed ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th century Régence Period Provençal commode from Nîmes
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
From Nîmes this opulently adorned two-drawer galbe front and openwork crosspiece commode crafted from walnut from Nimes, France, dating back to around 1730. Commode Sauteuses from N...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
Classic Louis XV French commode of provincial style with two top drawers over two bottom drawers. The drawers are decorated with carved, lozenge shaped decoration and have hardware w...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Handles c. 1670
Located in Heathfield, GB
A really good and original solid oak 17th Century English chest of drawers with bolection moulded drawers and original hand cast brass drop handles. The three long drawers with rebat...
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17th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Very good condition.
dimensions: height 110 cm x width 125 cm x depth 50 cm
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode with 3 Dr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large Oak Rococo Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, handsome brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet.
This chest has been restored, case is sturdy an...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
a Continental red chinoiserie decorated commode / chest of drawers, the shaped top with a scenic figural landscape, above the three conforming drawers further decorated with figures ...
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18th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers on Stand, England circa 1760
Located in Culver City, CA
Chest of Drawers on Stand
England circa 1760
Constructed in oak, with geometric carved details, original brass pulls, on turned leg stand.
45.75”w x 25”d x 51.5”h
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Régence Painted Chest
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Louis XV regency period chest with original oxblood (sang de bœuf) paint and hoof feet ca.1720. Wonderful sides with proud flat panels decorated in same scheme.
Wonderful color a...
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1720s French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
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
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
19th Century Painted Louis Philippe Style Commode
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
A period Italian commode in the Louis Philippe manner, from about 1830, with its original marble top. The custom painted finish, with its scumbled Swedishy effect, makes for a nice c...
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Commode by Roger Vandercruse, known as Lacroix (1727-99) Louis XV/XVI
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
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
British Military Officers Mahogany 2 part Campaign Chest with brass mounting. These chests were commissioned by officers of the British Army during their various campaigns around the...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late Empire Chatol Made In Elm Wood From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This late empire chatol is a fine representation of furniture style from the 1840s. Made of elm wood and adorned with intarsia details, it exudes both noble craftsmanship and histori...
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1840s Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in LONDON, GB
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Circa 1...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A provincial Late Gustavian chest of drawers with unusual wood carvings - diamond detailing across the top and sides, a heavily vertical reeded top drawer front, floral medallions in the upper corners and vertical front frames that are both recessed and carved. Sits atop simple tapered feet. Back has shipping label remnants. Original brass Swedish Coat of Arms...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of "Louis XVI" bedside tables, inlaid with various woods, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of precious and rare "Louis XVI" bedside tables, finely inlaid with various woods and light and dark effects, from France, original from the mid-18th century, in good st...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Iron
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
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
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
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
Circa 1830 Late Georgian Travel Chest, on Later Stand, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 late Georgian travel chest, on later stand, English. Mahogany of good color with heavy bail & rosette brass handles. Well made dovetails visible as part of the decoration ...
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1830s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Materials
Walnut
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
A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
With a lovely colour and rich patina, this superb English oak coffer dates from c. 1600. Set on tall feet and of a very good size and rarely seen compact proportion, this would be a...
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17th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
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 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
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century. Classical inlay decorates the front of the chest of drawers. Marble countertop in beige and pink.
Very good condition, after renova...
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1860s Italian Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This exquisite Empire chest of drawers boasts a timeless design and is crafted from rich mahogany, reflecting the elegance of the 1840s. With its stately presence and intricate deta...
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1840s Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1855.
We are pleased to offer this piece for sale. Profusely using birch root veneers on every surface.
Matched birch veneers used which span ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
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
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
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
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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