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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: Late 18th Century
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Elevate your living space with our exquisite Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece from 1780 originating in Germany. Crafted with precision and adorned with the finest walnut ven...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Louis Seize Commode 1790, Germany Chest of drawers veneered in walnut, top panel fielded in 2 compartments, with beautiful bandwork also on the dr...
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1790s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Antique French Louis XV Style Five Drawer Commode
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French Louis XV style fruitwood five drawer commode, 18th/19th c. This commode features two short drawers over three long drawers, rising o...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Commode, English C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful commode or chest of drawers. Bleached and lime washed tropical hardwood. Lovely shaped serpentine front Veneered drawer fronts. Some historical small patches on the draw...
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1780s English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A fine late 18th c Dutch black lacquered commode with Chinoiserie decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare late 18th century Dutch black lacquered Chinoiserie hand painted commode. Brass pulls
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Chinoiserie Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian modern black white laminated Chest of drawers by Rasulo for BRF, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white laminated wood Chest of drawers by Prospero Rasulo for BRF, 1990s Square base chest of drawers in laminated wood. The structure is made up of 3 sheets ...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Small Antique Whitewashed Dutch Bombe Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Dallas, TX
A very unique small chest of drawers, hand-carved in the Netherlands, circa 1780, the wood has been whitewashed at some point over the last 250 years, resulting in an ashen white col...
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1780s Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Iron

Louis XV Period French Country Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, Country French commode with three drawers above two long drawers, raised panels, and a nicely carved apron. Original bronze pull handles and escutcheons. Circa 1780. Serpen...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Scottish Hepplewhite Mahogany Graduated Brushing Slide Chest of Drawers, C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Scottish Hepplewhite mahogany four graduated chest of drawers with a upper brushing slide, satinwood and ebony string inlays, cross banding, original period oval brasses, lower flank...
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1780s Scottish Hepplewhite Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Reeded Chest of Drawers with Splayed Feet, C. 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite Mahogany chest of drawers with a reeded molded edge top, five graduated drawers with circular brasses, and resting on the original french splayed feet, Late 18th Century. Secondary wood consist of white pine and tulip poplar.
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1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Boho Chic Wicker Tessellated Stone Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our Boho Chic Wicker Tessellated Stone Top Chest of Drawers melds rustic charm with modern elegance. This handcrafted piece with ample storage space is...
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1990s Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

New England Cherry Bowfront Chest with Graduating 4 Drawers, String Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
New England Cherry Bowfront Chest with Graduating 4 Drawers, String Inlay and Ogee Feet, ca. 1790
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1790s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Antique American Chippendale Red-Painted Chest of Drawers, New England, 18th C
Located in Sheridan, CO
Chippendale Red-painted Chest of Drawers, New England, late 18th century. This chest features a molded pine case, having single-board top with large visible dovetails, fitted with five drawers, rising on shaped bracket feet, later brass bat-wing pulls. Shows some signs of restoration. Dimensions approx 45.75"h, 38.5"w, 18"d Acquired at an auction. **Provenance: O'Neill-Leonard Antiques...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique American Chippendale Four Door Chest, circa Late 18th Century
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique American country chippendale four door chest of pine and cherry over bracket feet with original brasses, circa 1790s.
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Pine

Antique English 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest Circa 1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 18th century mahogany serpentine chest, circa 1780.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood chest from circa 1790 with three drawers, linear hardware and carved fluted feet. Embodying the refined simplicity of the Swedish Gustavian er...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Oxbow Serpentine form Chest, circa 1990s. Features a textured hand painted finish of scrolled floral / acanthus accents. The chest has three dovetailed dr...
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1990s Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode or Large Chest of Drawers with Secret Drawer. Of high Louis XVI neoclassical form, this com...
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Late 18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Inlaid Kingwood Marble Top Lingerie Chest - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique semainier chest in the French Louis XV style, unbranded. Constructed of kingwood with a bowed front, inlaid floral designs on the dr...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Burled Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An elegant burled walnut veneered, inlaid, serpentine shaped commode. Bronze hardware with traces of gilding. 4 drawers.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Diminutive 18th Century Block-front Boston Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A diminutive block-front colonial American chest from the third quarter of the 18th century. Lovely mahogany timber and patina, the chest exhi...
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date. The curvaceous serpentine chest is made from the finest quality flame mahogany. The top features a moulded edge, it has four long graduated drawers above a shaped apron and it is raised on splayed bracket feet. Fitted with decorative brass handles and with working locks and key. This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 98 x width 117 x depth 62 Dimensions in inches: Height 38.6 x width 46.1 x depth 24.4 Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century Furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut commode circa 1790 with three drawers, linear brass hardware, cylindrical tapered legs and rounded fluted side posts. Step into the elegance of the F...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque revival chest of drawers circa 1790. Made from solid oak this 4 drawer commode offers generous proportions. 4 shaped drawers with orna...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A Jacobean style oak chest of drawers raised on four large bun feet. The graduating cushion moulding drawers are full length and with brass drop hand...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top, circa 1780. With four graduated cockbeaded drawers and a pull-out slide. Retaining its original brass swan-neck handles, locks and key escutcheons. This very useful Georgian bachelor (or bachelor's) chest was designed with a pull-out slide for ironing and folding clothes...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Natural Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period natural oak commode circa 1790 with four geometric carved drawers. Enhance your living space with this exquisite French Louis XVI period natural oak commode...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

English 19th Century Georgian Chest of 5 Drawers with Drop Panel Desk Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century Georgian chest of 5 drawers with drop panel desk top and original hardware.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rococo Gray Painted Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark Circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on lovely cabriolet feet. The newer, professionally applied and layere...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers, Nutwood/ Maple, Austria circa 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable baroque chest of drawers from the period in Austria around 1770. A fantastic late 18th century chest of drawers showing an extraordinary design combining straight lines with soft curved shapes. The fine nut wood veneered surface with beautiful grain confers this amazing looking chest of drawers a real special appearance. This over 250 years old antique dresser was part of the inventory of an old chapel and impresses with its roots maple sections, whereby each field has been additionally framed by delicate inlayed ebonized fruitwood. Adorned by lovely brass fittings, the three artfully designed, cambered drawers can be locked separately with the still original so-called "snap locks" and offer a lot of storage space (the original key is included). The elaborate restoration took a lot of time but was definitely worth it. Not only an amazing looking, valuable piece of antique baroque...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Gray Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet. It has been given an exceptional new professional gray ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Late 18th Century Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A classicistic Louis XVI chest of drawers from around 1800. Solid oak wood with later paint. Half-high side-cassetted corpus with slightly overhanging fluted profiled top and flute...
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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Poplar

SUPER FiNE FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 BURR ELM CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super fine circa 1780-1800 George III Fully restored Burr Elm small chest of drawers Please note the d...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very small and fine quality antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period. It is very well made and has l...
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1790s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th century, Italian Half-moon Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Half-moon Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This refined neoclassical half-moon chest of drawers was made in Turin, towards the end of the 18th century. Entirely...
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Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Georgian, Circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy. An English, mahogany and oak chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790. Wonderfully figured and presenti...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic George III mahogany with satinwood banding chest of drawers with a two-over-two configuration. The perfect and elegant proportions of the chest make this this piece...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period Mahogany Chest, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Four Long Drawers, With Replacement Brass...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Late 18th Century Yew Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine Antique presumed English Chest with magnificent color and style. A finely made chest with book matched Yew burl wood sections forming patterns on the top and drawers. The banded top with carved and pieced bull nose edge. The case with two short over three graduated banded drawers. With patinated brass bat...
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Late 18th Century European William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver metal accents. 15.5 inches wide at the top descending to 23 inches wide at the bo...
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1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

North Italian Carved And Painted Neoclassical Period Commode, 18th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine two over three drawer Italian Neoclassical commode of oak, with refined low relief carved ornament of rinceaux, flower baskets, bell flower carved moldings and pearl rondels. ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Tray Top Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
George III tray top commode, the top features beautiful swirl grain mahogany, the front has a sliding tambour with open storage inside. Below, the drawer with swan neck pulls, has been converted , originally it would have held a white porcelain potty. The sides have cut outs for carrying. These straight leg commodes make excellent bedside stands or can bed...
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1790s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Gustavian Hand Painted Italian Chest of 3 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century Italian Louis XVI grey hand painted chest of drawers with brass handles. This Gustavian solid oak dresser from Northern Italy, most likely the Piemonte region, bordering...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period mahogany tallboy with blind fret decoration to the frieze below the cornice and on the canted corners. Original swanneck brass handles and lovely grain on the dra...
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1770s English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany chest of drawers, the moulded edge top above a brushing slide with turned brass knob handles, four graduated mahogany lined drawers b...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish. Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, exceptionally executed in refined luxurious Neocl...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Comò/Console Olandese in rovere lastronato e intarsiato. Olanda, Fine Settecento
Located in Torino, IT
Comò/Console Olandese in rovere lastronato e riccamente intarsiato, piano in marmo. Due cassetti. Olanda, Fine Settecento, Primo Ottocento ORIGINE Olanda PERIODO Fine Settecento, P...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Dutch inlaid dresser
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Late 1700s inlaid dresser from Holland. This dresser is small in size but enormously elegant is wavy at the sides and inlaid with floral motifs on each side. I bought it in France bu...
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1780s Balkan Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

R & Y Augousti Paris Modern Reptile Dresser
Located in New York, NY
R & Y Augousti Paris modern snakeskin dresser with glass top, two short drawers over two long drawers. 42.25" H x 32" W x 22" D.
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1990s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Python

Late 18th Century George III Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 George III commode cabinet side table, English. Mahogany. Converted from a bedside commode, now with 2-door cabinet over two drawers in the base. Raised on French spl...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice American Hepplewhite Mahogany chest probably of New England origin around 1800-1820. This piece has beautiful oval string inlay ...
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Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Painted Italian Commodes
Located in Salisbury, GB
This is a rare pair of genuine early period antique Italian bombe shaped chests of drawers - with gorgeous chinoiserie and flower painted decoration to fronts and both sides with ori...
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Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French semainier or tall chest of mahogany from the late 18th century, featuring a white marble top over a frieze with seven drawers betwee...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Chest of Drawers, Late xviii Century, Louis XVI Style, France
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Very beautiful Louis Seize chest of drawers in solid walnut, 3 drawers with carvings, 2 compartments raised in the middle, 3 box locks, 3 keys, side walls with cassette filling, body...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair Large Scale Italian Maggiolini Inlaid Bombe Louis XV Commodes
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 deliv...
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1990s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Satinwood

Italian Modern Chest of Drawers Side 1 by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chest of drawers Side 1 by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1990s Chest of drawers mod. Side 1 with a sinuous silhouette in wood. Th...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rubber, Wood

18th Century Chippendale Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century Chippendale chest, the top has beautiful color, patina and grain; the two over four drawers retain the original swan neck brass pulls....
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1790s English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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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