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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: 1920s
Exceptional Commode by Jacques Adnet, France, Art Deco, circa 1928
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional modernist commode/chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet (1901-1984). Art Déco, France.
Macassar ebony and walnut veneer. Note : macassar ebony (diospyros celebica) is not in...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Attributed to Max Wiederanders, Small Drawer Cabinet, 1920
By Max Wiederanders
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The furniture is built in two parts.
A corpus with a slanted flap and inside with five drawers stands on a base.
The drawers are lined with velvet.
A very high quality workmans...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
1920's Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Art Deco chest with rosewood inlay. This versatile piece features two deep drawers, two cabinet doors, with a shelf in the right cabinet. Original key included.
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
Art Deco Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Parchment Handles, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco chest of drawers in mahogany with parchment handles, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Parchment Paper
Axel Larsson Kidney Shaped Chest of Drawers Made by Bodafors, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rare kidney shaped chest of drawers in Elm by the Swedish designer Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors. Axel Larsson designed the ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved
Located in Vienna, AT
Chinese camphor wood chest / drawer.
Front with two doors behind which drawers chest, richly carved on all sides,
first half of the 20th...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality burr walnut chest on stand having a quality crossbanded burr walnut top with a moulded edge above a pair of crossbanded burr walnut moulded doors opening to reveal a ...
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1920s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian chest of drawers by Paolo Buffa
Six-drawer dresser, Italy circa 1940
Blonde walnut veneer with inlayed detailing,
Floating loop legs and original ornat...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Oriental Heavily Carved Camphor Wood Chest of Drawers Part Suite
Located in GB
Delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Chinese Export, circa 1900-1920 Camphor wood chest of drawers which is part of a set
Please note the delivery fee listed is...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests Manufactured by Kittinger, 1940s
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests with Greek Key motive.
Manufactured by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
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1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rococo Style Chest of Drawers from around 1920, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant chest of drawers - rococo style belly, finished with politron after renovation.
Wood: rosewood,
Year: around 1920
Origin: Northern Europe,
Dimensions: height 82 c...
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1920s Swedish Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Campaign Chest of Drawers, Wrapped Brass on Wheels, American, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Campaign chest of drawers in beautiful condition, 1940's. Four drawers on top of one another gradually getting large in size. Chest is on Wheels.
Wrapped on all edges with brass an...
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1940s North American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Kingwood Louis XV Marble Top Commode with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Inlaid. 3 drawers. Measures: 33 3/4" h x 52" w x 22" d.
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Three-Drawer Chest for Johnson Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous three-drawer nightstand chest by Paul Frankl from his highly coveted "Station Wagon Group" created in 1945 for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids. Branded mark in top...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Walnut Wood Goat Skin and Brass Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Art Deco dresser of the first half of the last century. One can recognize his Italian style, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani. Precious materials that have been u...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Chest by Widdicomb, circa 1950- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Th...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Renzo Rutili For John Stuart Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
Renzo Rutili design for John Stuart Furniture. This example has a rich dark mahogany case, with light brown burl drawer fronts, and concentric squared form metal pulls. The dresser i...
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
Canted Corner, Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An absolutely charming, hand-carved and painted, two drawer commode surmounted by a faux marble top. The paneled body in in painted vines and swags of ribbon centered on the raised, gilt bronze...
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1920s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen, Louis XVI Style, Cabinet, Mahogany, Brass, Marble, France, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine mahogany storage chest attributed to Maison Jansen. This Louis XVI style double hi chest has three drawers beneath a pair of bronze grilled doors with a finely bronze galleried ...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian 1940s Side Table Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s side table Attributed to Fontana Arte.
Beautifully executed and covered in mirror.
Brass and wood handles.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Dresser for Herman Miller 3 Available
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a total of three available of these beautifully refinished mahogany chests of three drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection with original off-white "leather cloth" (Fabrikoid) padded drawers.
Top drawer is fitted with vide poche sliding and removable tray and has original label.
See pages from original 1941 Herman Miller catalog...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Figural Carved Maidens French Green Marble Top Commode Server Buffet, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This is a gorgeous green marble top and flame mahogany commode with carved maidens...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Hand Carved Mahogany Three-Drawer Jewelry Chest / Storage Compartment
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, handcrafted mahogany chest with three drawers, (circa 1940s, USA). Carved of stained mahogany with wooden inlaid design present on the front to resemble a face (subtle detail...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Laburnam Oyster Chest on Stand in the Style of William & Mary
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb and fine early 20th century laburnam oyster chest on stand in the style of William & Mary, the rectangular and crossbanded top with an...
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1920s British William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Tall Chest for Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished mahogany tall boy chest of four drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection with original off-white "leather cloth" (Fabrikoid) padded drawers. Top drawer is fitted with vide poche sliding and removable tray.
See pages from original 1941 Herman Miller catalog...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Serpentine Commodes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of early 20th century walnut serpentine commodes, each of with two short drawers above a brushing slide and three long drawers, decorated with burr-walnut panels with...
Category
1920s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Eight Ceramic Faced Drawer Storage Cabinet
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
French 8 drawer cabinet with ceramic drawer fronts and side carrying handles
Wholes in back for wall hanging if required.
Category
1940s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Striking Restored Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Gilbert Rohde designed this chest for Herman Miller as part of his 1941 Paldao Line of streamline modernist and modular furniture in exotic veneer. This is model no. 4103, two-door cabinet with distinctively incised large round pulls, interior fitted with two adjustable shelves behind the left door and five pull-out drawers behind the right door, fronts finished in black enamel. The case top and sides are Paldao wood; the doors are in highly figured burl Acacia. The finish is called "Beaver" which is natural color, no stain, satin varnish. The back is numbered "4130." All of Rohde's designs for Herman Miller are marked with a 4-digit number; the first two numbers indicate the year, and the second two numbers indicate the individual piece. Newly refinished and ready to place in your home.
The Herman Miller Furniture Company was devoted to manufacturing period reproduction furniture until Pioneer industrial designer Gilbert Rohde walked into their Grand Rapids showroom in 1930. A devout modernist, Rohde convinced D.J. De Pree to focus on modern furniture throughout the 1930s, and to produce exclusively modern furniture by the time Rohde died in 1944.
Work by the pioneering American industrial and furniture designer, Gilbert Rohde, is notable for its thoroughly modern, informal, and multifunctional qualities. Rohde’s ability to create appealing modernist furnishings for middle-class homes, while also devising merchandising strategies to sell these goods, places him within a unique framework in American design history. Born and raised in New York, Rohde was the son of a cabinetmaker. He attended New York City public schools and his post-high school education included courses at the Art Students League and the Grand Central School of Art. Rohde’s visit to Europe in the spring and summer of 1927 (with later trips in 1931 and 1937) to see the Bauhaus in Dessau and the French modernist design that debuted in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, profoundly inspired his concept of design and the role it should play in daily life. The French Art Deco and German rationalist styles he saw in Europe influenced the furniture he designed from the late 1920s into the 1940s, pieces he created to suit a rapidly changing American lifestyle.
In addition to his work for Herman Miller Inc., Rohde also designed for several other furniture firms, including Thonet, Troy Sunshade, and Heywood-Wakefield. What set Rohde apart from his contemporaries was his all-encompassing understanding of the furniture industry, from design and production to marketing and showroom display.[1] During his time with Herman Miller Inc. (1932-1944), Rohde set the standard for collaborative efforts between designers and furniture firms, with George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames later...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Burmese Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A four-drawer chest in teak wood from old Burma, now Myanmar. Early 20th Century, circa 1925.
Dark finish. Two small drawers, two large. Original brass handles.
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1920s Burmese British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Superb Restored Cerused Oak Commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, circa 1945
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A breathtaking commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1945. Exquisite cerused oak case construction atop a stylish Asian base...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beautiful French Marble Topped Louis XVI Bombe Commode with Intricate Marquetry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A particularly beautiful French Louis XVI bombe commode with intricate mixed wood marquetry in walnut and fruitwoods. Top is a neutral creamy marble. 2...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Pair of Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Grafite Gray Marble Bedside Tables, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of bedside tables was produced in Italy in the 1920s, Art Deco period. They were made of solid European walnut, the top is in graphite gray marble, the structure is in popl...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Ebony & Brass Two-Door Bar and Tall Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
Hollywood Regency bar, cabinet or ebony chest in the manner of Maison Jansen. This recently ebony decorated Louis XVI style cabinet has been converted by removing the center desk and...
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1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Quality Art Deco Rosewood and Burl Walnut 3-Drawer Chest by Irwin Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Irwin Furniture (1919-1953); the meticulously crafted chest with book-matched veneered rosewood rectangular top with concave front; above three similarly veneered drawers fitted with shell-form enameled pulls, centering well-figured walnut burl wood panels...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco highboy dresser with Machine-Age lines in its tiered appearance and curved edge drawers. Produced circa 1947 by R-Way Furnit...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
Restored Highboy Stacked Rattan and Mahogany Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked rattan Highboy dresser with a mahogany top and five pull-out drawers. circa 1970. Stacked rattan and mahogany bedroom set with a set of two beds...
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1940s Oceanic Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Pair of Renzo Rutili for John Stuart Five-Drawer Chests
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
We are offering a matched pair of five-drawer chests designed by Renzo Rutili, for John Stuart. It is unusual and difficult to find a pair of High Boy form chests, however we are willing to separate and sell individually if you only need one.
Dark mahogany case, burl drawer fronts. Nice deep drawers, deepest one 10".
(bottom drawer).
These chests show cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age, but are structurally sound. Usable as is, or could be refinished to perfection if you prefer. Hollywood Regency, Asia Modern, Art Deco style design, high quality construction, good vintage condition.
We are also offering the matching bachelors chest...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, 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
Materials
Birch
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XV style commode sauteuse constructed of painted wood having a serpentine top over two drawers, circa 1920s. Carved, shaped apron...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Italian Bedside Tables White Ash Briar, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of bedside tables was produced in Italy in the 1920s, Art Deco period. They have been made of ash wood and white ash burl, the top is in printed glass with light green leaf...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with 2 Drawers and Door
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden sideboard, with two drawers on the waist and a lower door, mid-century. With gilt bronze applications. On lentil legs. This piece of furniture has been restored. It is ...
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1920s Spanish Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Chippendale Lowboy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An early 20th century hand carved mahogany Philadelphia Chippendale style lowboy. The larger top drawer with three lower smaller drawers with shell carving...
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1920s American Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century French Oak Chest of Drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare 20th century French oak.
Five drawers with brass handles.
Nice quality and condition.
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1940 Commode Maison Dominique
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Beautiful and original chest of drawers made by Andre
Domin and Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
There is a stamp in the structure under the drawers
The chest is made of s...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hermes Orange & Brown Chinoiserie Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stopper magnificent chinoiserie 9 drawer highboy in a striking color palette of brown and two shades of warm orange. The hand painted embellishments are in black and gold leaf...
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1940s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Matching Swedish 1940s Chest and Cabinet in the Style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hägersten, SE
Matching chest of drawers and small cabinet in the style of Swedish designer Otto Schulz. Done in Sweden during the 1940s. Both cabinets with teak on back and the front doors/drawers...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dorothy Draper Serpentine Chests in Ivory Lacquer with Nickel Pulls
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning vintage Dorothy Draper serpentine cabinets in ivory lacquer with dark mahogany bases & beautiful silver nickel over bronze scroll pulls, circa 1940s. Great examples of Dorot...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Console-Commode in Stained Mahogany, Glass and Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Splendid console-commode with six "grissinis" drawers, stained mahogany and mahogany decoration, French polish. Polished brass handles and English green glass on top, large storage n...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Walnut and Marble Commode, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French walnut and marble commode from the 1940s.
Removable marble top. Two real drawers and a door imitate two other d...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Chest of Drawers Rosewood Walnut Honeycomb Natural Color Italian Design
Located in Buggiano, IT
1940's chest of drawers in rosewood and walnut, honeycomb, natural color, original Italian design, black glass top, shaped mirror part.
From the same series in the shop there are ads...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian walnut semainier chest of drawers with iron pulls.
Measurements:
Height 48"
Width 29.5"
Depth 16".
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1920s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Gilt Appointed Continental Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Visually stunning. Dramatically accented and deeply carved.
A commode of generous proportions and fine details.
Unusual.
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1920s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne 6-Drawer Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eliel Saarinen inspired streamline Moderne dresser with a dark stained casing and unique wraparound drawers in a lighter finish. A great exa...
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1940s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chest of Drawers Model 146 Designed by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers model 146 designed by Carl-Axel Acking for Svenska Möbelfabriken,
Sweden, 1940s.
Elm with alder root drawers, brass.
Marked "SM No. 146"
Measurements:
H: 94 cm/ ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
20th Century French Large Chests of Drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French in good condition that has been modified. We have reunited two chests of drawers to make it in one to make this large chests of drawers.
Metal Black l...
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Large French Commode Sycamore with Brass Handles, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This large 1950s commode chest of drawers would impart a cosy, glowing mood to any space. The warm sycamore wood, geometric shape and curved front, remains looking healthy and smooth 70 years later. Quality brass and chrome handles adorn the front of the chest. Made in France in the late 1950s by an unknown cabinetmaker, the piece feels delightfully modern for the period and charmingly vintage now...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Commode in Mahogany, Glass, Silver Leaf, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Large commode in solid mahogany with mahogany veneer. Three central drawers with grissinis decoration, four drawers with marquetry and large niche over t...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf, Nickel
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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