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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1930s
Rosewood Chest of Drawers from Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Rosewood chest of drawers from Maison Jansen, 1970s
Rare find in good condition. elegant bass work with the wood.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Young manufacturing midcentury Walnut highboy dresser.
This highboy measures: 42 wide x 19 deep x 46.75 inches high
All pieces of furnitur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed
By David Lange
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning mid-century black chest of drawers or cabinet from the David Lange house. Since 1969 this company has been a benchmark in design furniture, specia...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Unusual Octagon Mini Chest in Black Laquer 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual octagon (eight sided) miniature chest in black lacquer. Measures 13" deep and 40.5" high, with gratuated drawers and brass hardware. Perfect for storing jewelry, etc-1970's s...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low board in oak with rich carved details. Attributed to Henry Kjærnulf.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Probably made b...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Regency Wine Cooler Sarcophagus Mahogany Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency style mahogany wine cooler.
This wine cooler is of sarcophagus form.
circa 1930
Raised upon boldly carved lions paw feet.
The wine cooler f...
Category
1930s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: wood and bronze
Style: Art Deco French
without handles measures 47 depth
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Carved Antique Camphor Chest Chinese Sailors Trunk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A heavily carved Chinese camphor wood chest, circa 1930.
Great interiors piece, can work as a side or coffee table.
Carving is amazingly i...
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1930s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1970s Birch Chest of Drawer, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original conditon with minor signs of use.
- High gloss finish.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
1970s Rosewood Dresser
By Reoval
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Classic Danish dresser from the 1970s. Simple and functional.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 48.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Red Plastic Modular 4602 Chest of Drawers by Fussel Kartell 1970
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of modular red plastic mod. 4602 chest of drawers on wheels by Simon Fussel for Kartell, 1970s.
Modular piece of furniture with four drawers, mod. 4602, one of wh...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish rosewood chest of drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: rosewood
Simensions: height: 48 cm, width: 100 cm, depth: 43 cm.
Category
1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Located in London, GB
For Maxalto
Layered wood sides cut to reveal ebonised layers and dot details, with leather-fronted drawers and pulls (leather pulls replaced).
This slender chest of drawers is a ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
White Wood and Black Skai Samarcanda Chest of Drawers by Magistretti for Poggi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wooden structure painted in white polyurethane color. Black skai cover on the top (light defects at some corner).
Large chest of drawers: cm 34,5h x 107w x 53,5d
Small chest of dra...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Midcentury Burl Wood and Mirrored Armoire by Romweber
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing midcentury burl wood and mirrored armoire by Romweber Furniture manufactured in the United States, circa, 1970s. This armoire has a captivating design as you can see the perf...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Burl
Willy Rizzo Mario Sabot Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant chest of drawers made by Maria Sabot and attributed to Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s. Cream white lacquered surface with brass details.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Low Mid-Century Danish Modern Mahogany Sideboard with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic sideboard was made in Denmark during the 1970s. It is made of an extremely interesting and rare wood, which is mahogany okoume from Equatorial Africa, which is character...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Art Deco Cabinet with Vitrine, circa 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco cabinet with a vitrine on top with mirrored glass. Made of wood in the 1930s.
Category
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vico Magistretti Black CS49 Samarcanda Black Chest of Drawers by Poggi 1970s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Chest of drawers model CS49 with four frontal drawers and four doors revealing inner shelves with structure in black lacquered wood and top upholstered with black skai or faux leather.
Designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Poggi in 1970s
Ludovico Magistretti was born in Milan on 6 October 1920. He went to Parini High School and in autumn 1939 enrolled in the Faculty of Architecture at the Royal Polytechnic in Milan.
After 8 September 1943, to avoid being deported to Germany, he left Italy during his military service and moved to Switzerland, where he took some academic courses at the Champ Universitaire Italien in Lausanne, taught at the local university.
During his stay in the Swiss city he met Ernesto Nathan Rogers, the founder of the BBPR firm who had taken refuge in Switzerland after racist laws were passed in Italy. This was a key encounter in Magistretti’s intellectual and professional development, since the architect from Trieste turned out to be his maestro.
He returned to Milan in 1945, where he graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic on 2 August. He then immediately began his career working with the architect Paolo Chessa at the firm owned and run by his father, who died prematurely that same year.
Here, in his father’s small firm, he spent his entire career in partnership with Franco Montella.
During reconstruction operations in Milan from 1949-59, Magistretti designed and constructed about 14 projects for INA-Casa in conjunction with other architects.
He was involved with Mario Tedeschi in the joint project for the QT8 neighbourhood, designing houses for veterans from the African campaign and also Santa Maria Nascente Church.
In 1946 he participated in the R.I.M.A. exhibition (Italian Assembly for Furniture Exhibitions), held at the Palazzo dell’Arte, designing some small almost self-made pieces of furniture and then, in 1947 and 1948, he took part together with Castiglioni, Zanuso, Gardella, Albini and others in the exhibitions organized by Fede Cheti, a furniture fabric maker, held at her own workshop.
The young architect was involved in plenty of activities and came up with lots of new ideas and proposals in the 1950s.
Over the following years he also designed a number of other important projects, including the Towers in piazzale Aquileia (1961-64), Bassetti House in Azzate (1960-62), Cassina House in Carimate (1964-65), and the house in via Conservatorio in Milan (1963-66).
In 1956 he was one of the founding members of the ADI, Industrial Design Association, and during the same year he was a member of the panel of judges for the Golden Compass Award for the first time.
His work as an architect was almost totally focused on the issue of housing and living from the 1960s onwards, as he developed his own extremely expressive idiom, which, even though it was heavily criticised at times, made a real impression on the architectural scene in Lombardy during that period, making him one of its leading figures.
This is the context in which he took part in the CIAM Congress (International Modern Architecture Congress) held in Otterlo in the Netherlands in 1959, during which the Italians presented Velasca Tower designed by the BBPR, the Olivetti canteen designed by Ignazio Gardella, Arosio house designed by Vico Magistretti (1956-59), and the houses in Matera designed by Giancarlo De Carli...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
1970 Chest of Drawers by Novy Domov, Czechoslovakia
By Novy Domov
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage chest of drawers made in high gloss. Made in Czechoslovakia in Nový Home (marked) in the 1970s. Good original condition, marks used.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Satinwood Commode Cabinet Painted Kaufman
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A Demilune satinwood commode painted the the Angelica Kaufman manner
circa 1930
Painted features include romantic scenes of young lovers.
Bought from a dealer on Rue de Rossiers at the Paris antiques...
Category
1930s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Antique French Louis XV Style inlaid marble top commode is truly breathtaking! If you look closely at the photos provided you will see the intricate inlaid marquetry design thro...
Category
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
C-24 Chest of Drawers by Jordi Casablancas, Catalonia, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
“C-24” chest of drawers designed by Jordi Casablancas i Muntañola, produced by “Mobles i Decoració Casablancas” in beech wood and leather handles. Se...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Beech
Slim Oak Rectangular Drawer / Archive / Entomology Cabinet by Atvidabergs Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and high quality drawer ( 15 drawers ) office cabinet in made of solid oak in Colonial style by Åtvidabers Snickerfabrik Åtvidaberg in Sweden.
This formal archiv...
Category
1930s Swedish Dutch Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Lacquered Commode
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen lacquered commode.
This stunning vintage French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen three drawer commode, credenz...
Category
1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid Pennsylvanian cherry diminutive bachelors chest with brass handles. The warm dark reddish brown wood with burnished brass handles. The back i...
Category
1970s American American Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1971
Solid mahogany, with origin...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Style Solid Oak Wood Cabinet
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Fantastic Gothic style cabinet made in the first decades of the 20th century. In solid oak wood. Characterized in the upper part by a majestic architectural decoration carved in wood...
Category
1930s Italian Gothic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Woven Nightstand in White
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Woven Nightstand in White. Nice coastal two drawer piece with laminate top. Chunky brass hardware frames this chest with a classic campaig...
Category
1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Carved Walnut Floral French Louis XV Country Commode, Circa 1970
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 delive...
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1970s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Classic Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic sideboard was made in Denmark during the 1970s. It is made of an extremely interesting and rare wood, which is mahogany okoume from Equatorial Africa, which is characterized by a slightly pink shade of brown. Due to its exceptional color, it is highly valued by collectors and design enthusiasts. The grain of the wood is delicate and in harmony with its overall aesthetics. The sideboard has three drawers and a pair of sliding doors. There are shelves inside. Contrasting edges emphasize the geometric and closed line of the furniture. The base is made of turned legs in a dark shade of brown. The functional and visually light sideboard...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage Cabinet by Jitona, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, veneer
- Good, original condition
- Label: Furniture of first class quality.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Ebonized Chests Designed by De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco ebonized three drawer chests.
Designed by De Coene Frères.
Black lacquer with polished brass details, and sabots.
Category
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Birdseye Maple and Brass Bedside Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests
By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
USA, 1970s
Stunning birdseye maple, with brass plinth ba...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Vintage Lacquered Bamboo Marquetry Credenza (circa 1970s)
By Dal Vera
Located in London, GB
Italian vintage lacquered bamboo marquetry credenza (circa 1970s). Charming piece with three drawers and two shelves of spacious storage surfaces, all...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Cabinet with Drawers Designed in the, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative cabinet in designed in the 1970s. The cabinet has six light grey lacquered shelves with wooden knobs. The interior is spacious and ideal to store clothing or other compone...
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1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Rectangular Modules in White Lacquered Wood, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 4 rectangular modules in white lacquered wood, sockets and aluminum headbands circa 1970
Dimension of each element 22,44 "x36,22"x16,73" ( 57x92x42.5 cm ).
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Dessert Commode Low Sideboard Designed by Jean Pascaud, France, 1930s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco dessert commode low sideboard designed by Jean Pascaud, France, 1930s.
Spectacular serving commode, in very well cared condition, made of black lacquered wood, lemon tree veneer inside. Body curved to the front, overflowing rectangular base. Each side is decorated with three brass blades. Opening with a brass ring. Top covered with black glass. Wide lower shelf, with mirror on the backside, France, circa 1933.
In good original overall condition, this item shows signs of age and wear, it can be refurbished on request.
A dining set comprising a table with six chairs available in our auction section...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Ebonized Mid-Century Campaign Dresser with Chrome Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the world of mid-century charm with our beautifully restored Campaign Dresser, a piece that perfectly encapsulates the elegance and innovation of the era. Crafted with the...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Metal
United Furniture Diamond Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture Diamond mid century walnut highboy dresser
This highboy measures: 44 wide x 20 deep x 49.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Dresser, Chest, Sideboard, Maison Jansen Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Dresser, Chest, Sideboard, Maison Jansen Style
Recently lacquered in a fine Steinway Piano finish, this rich ebony dress...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Small Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small Art Deco chest of drawers made around 1930 in Belgium. Whit some nice Art Deco handles.
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Brass Credenza with Beveled Mirror Front and Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
French brass credenza with beveled mirror front and marble top.
This outstanding French Art Deco brass credenza, cabinet, chest or buffet after Jean-Michele Frank has a black marble ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Chest of 2 Drawers
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Italian chest of 2 drawers
Materials: worked and varnished wood
Circa 1970
Measures: H 80 x 79 cm x 40 cm
Ref : 1008
Price : 2200€ for this chest of drawers.
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1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1970s Milo Baughman Style Burled Elm on Brass Base Jewelry Chest or End Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Mid-Century Modern small three drawer Burled Elm Jewelry chest on brass square tubing base / stand in the style of Milo Baughman. The small chest appears to float on the brass tubing, its veneered in Burled Elm, has brass knobs, sides of chest are book matched. The burled Elm has some wear to finish as seen in photos , can be touched up for additional cost. The warm brass tube base is similar to Burled Elm sideboards designed by Milo Baughman and furniture by Paul McCobb.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendid charm. I love the vintage...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Walnut and Goat Skin Italian School Commode Chest of Drawers, 1930
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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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Walnut
Art Deco Sideboard in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury sideboard
Material: wood
Style: Art Deco French
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale of Ar...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Small Oak Chest of Drawers, Bedside or Office, Munch Møbler, 1970s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-century Danish small chest of drawers made from oak. Designed by Henning Jensen and Torben Valeur. Manufactured by Munch Møbler, Slagelse, Denmark ca....
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury Sideboard with drawers
Material: wood
Style: Art Deco French
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury sideboard with drawers
Material: wood
Style: Art Deco French
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your project needs. We have specialized in ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Space Age Waterfall Nightstands in Embossed Faux Leather and Chrome
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1970's waterfall end tables or nightstands in the style of Pace or Karl Springer. Each chest features two pull-out drawers and are crafted in a black brick...
Category
1970s Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
George II Style Walnut Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George II style walnut bureau with pull-down fall revealing pigeon holes and small drawers, also pull out bookends with a separate slide below for storage. Below the top it has two small drawers and two long drawers with brass handles stands...
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1930s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Figural Bronze Ormolu Chest Commode After Benneman
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI figural bronze ormolu chest commode styled after Benneman.
This is an impressive and exquisite large French Louis XVI style, beautifully detailed figural bronze ormolu mounted 2 drawer and 2 door commode...
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Incredible Art Deco Commode in Curly Maple by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb
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.
...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1970s Mastercraft Black Lacquer & Brass Chest of Drawers or Dresser
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft black lacquered chest, dresser or large nightstand with brass base, handles and trim. Original black lacquer has some minor scuffs, and a few mino...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Danish Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Danish dresser chest of drawers
This dresser measures: 34.25 wide x 16.5 deep x 25.75 inches high
All pieces of fu...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
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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