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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1920s
Period: Early 1900s
Early 20th Century Fruitwood Commode
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 20th century French fruitwood commode of serpentine bombe form, having a shaped, moulded edge top above three small drawers over two long deep drawers with ori...
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1920s British Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of French Regence Style Ormolu-Mounted Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Regence style, ormolu-mounted, ebonized chest of drawers. Each chest features a newly made, rectangular white marble top with subtle grey veining. With eight drawers...
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1920s French Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Impressive French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Gilt Bronze Mounted Server Commode
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt-bronze mounted "Marie Antoinette Style" Medallion Server Commode, after a model by Benneman & Stökel, The gilt-bronze panels after a model ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Regence Style Bronze Mounted Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
French Regence style bronze mounted marble top cabinet.
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Early 1900s French Regency Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Inlaid Walnut Two-Drawer Side Commode with Concave Block Front, Italian
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Inlaid walnut two-drawer side commode with concave block front, Italian, circa 1900, with shaped, molded top and half moon carved dentil molding below, with highly desirable concave ...
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Painted European Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Painted European three-drawer chest, the top is faux painted to simulate herringbone banding. There are two floral cartouches on the top and each of the three drawers, dated 1900 on ...
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Early 1900s German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode
By Bronzes By Leon Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French late 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany, Kingwood Bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marq...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1920s Art Deco Commode by Gaetano Borsani, Burl Walnut, wox-polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian, 1920s Art Deco commode by Gaetano Borsani, in walnut and burl walnut, with golden brass handle and foot. Polished to wax.
Gaetano Borsani, with his Atelier di Varedo was a n...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Chest of Drawers Louis XVI Style by Mercier Freres, Paris
Located in Weiningen, CH
19th century chest of drawers Louis XVI style by Mercier Freres, Paris with inlays and brass decorations.
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Petit Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style tulipwood floral marquetry and gilt bronze mounted two drawer bombé petit commode. The serpentine shaped commode with two front drawers...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Walnut and Marquetry "Billet Doux" Chest of Drawers
Located in LEGNY, FR
Rare and original piece 20th century French walnut "Billet doux". Used to write letters behind the fabric wall to be hidden. Louis XV style.
The first dra...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Ormolu-Mounted Commode
By Léon Kann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French palatial 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted "Marie Antoinette Style" medallion commode with a Fleur de Pêche marble top, after a model by Ben...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Cubist Chest of Drawers, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Early 20th century robust cubist chest of drawers with a distinctive shapes, it was made in former Bohemia, more precisely in the territory of then Austri...
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1920s Czech Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An Italian, circa 1920 carved wood chest of drawers with foliage motif.
Measurements:
Height: 34".
Depth: 16".
Width: 48".
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1920s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Meuble D'appui
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style mahogany, kingwood and stainwood ormolu-mounted marquetry two-door Meuble D'Appui attributed to either Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener or Zwien...
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Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Slender Side-Cabinets Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style tulipwood and gilt bronze mounted two-Door Meuble D'Appui (Side-Cabinets) with a Brêche d'Alep marble top. The slender cabinets...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1920s Art Nouveau Oval Lombard Cabinet , Nightstand, with 4 drawers wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Period 1920s Art Nouveau style Italian oval Lombard cabinet with 4 drowers or nightstand in walnut, Bassano' Ebanistery. Restored and Polished to wax
Measure cm: H 90 x W 50 x D 40.
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th century Louis XV style superb quality ormolu-mounted kingwood bombé commode with a Brêche d'Alep marble top, attributed to François Linke an...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Art Deco country 1920s Dresser Mirrored, Solid Walnut, Burl walnut. Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art Deco country 1920s dresser chest of drawers, mirrored, in solid walnut and burl walnut . Sanitized and wax polished
Original handles of the ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand-carved walnut and walnut veneered with black marble top, attributed to Vincenzo Cadorin. Bronze ...
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Beech Vintage Side Table or Casket 1928 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage side table or casket from rosewood and beech, 1928, Austria.
This unique casket shows veneers and inlays with rosewood and beechwood and features beautiful inlays an...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Rosewood
Rare Italian 19th-20th Century Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Console and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Italian 19th-20th century polychrome painted and floral decorated carved wood console and mirror, the serpentine bombé form console decorated with parcel-gilt and colorful flo...
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Early 1900s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Primitive Rustic Oak Wood 3 Drawer Tool Box Storage Chest with Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Rustic Oak Wood 3 Drawer Tool Box Storage Chest with Handle. Unlocked, no key. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 14" H x 22" W x 9" D.
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Petite Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France made of mahogany with an ebonized French polish finish of museum-quality. The case piece has Three dovetailed drawers all trimmed ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from around the 1920-30’s.
It is a great size and is of superb quality. There is lots of storage...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from around the 1920-30’s.
It is a great size and is of superb quality. There is lots of storage...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawer from France in the Louis XVI style made of mahogany. This case piece has three small dovetailed drawers above two long dovetailed drawers. Gilt brass pulls and trims ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Art Deco burr walnut bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from around the 1920’s.
They are of amazing quality and are a very useful size. They are...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Pitch Pine Semainier
Located in Wembley, GB
An Art Deco semainier or chest of seven drawers - one drawer for each day of the week. French, c. 1920s.
In very good order. Pitch pine timber with rich patination and colour. Worki...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory.
Solid wooden top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel.
Ideal kitchen is...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory.
Solid wooden top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel.
Ideal kitchen is...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Liberty & Co Attri, Arts & Crafts Oak Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co attributed.
A good quality Arts and Crafts oak chest of three drawers of small proportions with circular copper handles.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
An exceptional style and quality French Art Deco chest of drawers produced in France in the 1920’s having five long drawers with brass ball handles a...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pine Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made of pine, made in Austria circa 1920. The cabinet is painted in a beautiful green with accents of red.
The cabinet has 4 drawers with different heights. The dra...
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1920s Austrian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian Art Deco Chest of Drawers with Mirror, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Italian Art Deco chest of drawers with mirror, 1920s. The chest of drawers are in precious walnut briar.
Large ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Art Deco bedside tables in briarwood
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing a timeless marvel from the 1920s, behold the allure of our exquisite Italian Art Deco Bedside Tables – a symphony of elegan...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in France circa 1900. This rustic and simple drawer chest is a charming picture of resiliency, its weathered surface telling the story of its age. A cr...
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Regence Style Ebonized Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stylish Regence style ebonized commode with brass inlay and brass ornamentation on the frieze and feet, 19th century. The commode contains t...
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1920s French Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful antique oak and pine chest of drawers from around 1920. The chest of drawers has 3 drawers, the bottom of which is higher. The drawers are made with dovetail joints and f...
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1920s German Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Louis XVI Style Chest
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style commode/chest. This piece is made of solid walnut and features tapered legs and wooden top. This classical chest boasts four dov...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1920s French Provincial White Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1920. Cabriole legs and a scalloped apron give it a French Provincial touch. The chest houses three drawers, with locks for the...
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase. The cabinet consists of 21 stackable parts. Jumps twice in depth. The so-called waterfall arrangement. This is the most appreciat...
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Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 with Wonderful Walnut Veneer
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as or...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Continental Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Sweetheart of a piece!
Lovely antique Continental four-drawer chest hand-painted in muted colors with stylized leaf scrolls, birds, and caryatid...
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Early 1900s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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