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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Louis XIV Style Kingwood Marquetry Commode/ Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XIV style Kingwood Marquetry Commode/ nightstand
France, Circa 1900s
A stunning example, with exotic book-matched Kingwood and other exotic wood veneers, fitted with two loc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut console sofa table with the four drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use like a commode or c...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Chest of Mid-Century Modern Wood Drawers After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wooden chest with 10 drawers.
Manufactured after a design of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored condition and finish. Some wear to top surface and nor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Antique Cabinet, France, Around 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Walnut sideboard - buffet with marble top.
Made in France in circa 1890s.
Wood has been refinished and cleaned.
Excellent condition.
Chest of drawers: height 100 cm / width 129...
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Century Furniture Chippendale White Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale style three-drawer bachelor chest or dresser
By Century Furniture,
USA, circa 1980s
White lacquered mahogany,...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By Henkel Harris
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24"W x 14.5...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. This chest has fantastic graining and color throughout. The top is beautifully grained and follows down to simple sides...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Louis XV Style Marble, Ormolu, Satinwood & Kingwood Inlaid Commode 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style commode offers shaped and beveled marble top over satinwood and kingwood case having two drawers, foliate and...
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Henredon Chippendale Carved Mahogany Marble Top Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style commode or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, circa 1990s
Carved mahogany, with thick beveled marble top, and original brass hardware...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie 5-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection
USA, 1960s
Blac...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc pine dry sink cabinet with a drawer is in fine condition. It has a amazing old refinished surface with a nice surface. Fine original backbo...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Vintage MCM Rosewood Nightstand End Table by Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage mid-century modern nightstand or end table by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood, aluminum strip, and black painted sides. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Black paint has been touched up and the top sanded then the top and drawer fronts were given a fresh coat of Danish oil. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: If you love this nightstand by Glenn of California we have a matching lingerie chest here for sale if it is still available.
Is it a nightstand? YES! Is it an end or side table? It certainly could be… YES!! Either way, isn’t it FABULOUS? We sure think so!! This is a stunning vintage mid-century modern nightstand or end table designed by Glenn of California. It is comprised of GORGEOUS rosewood top and drawer fronts bordered by an aluminum strip, grooved handle pulls on the sides of the two drawers, cased with black painted sides, and the top drawer is slightly smaller than the bottom. It will be fantastic beside your bed used...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Baker Furniture Georgian Yew Wood Commode or Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful English Georgian style four-drawer commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous yew wood, with ebony string inlay on top, and origina...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood, aluminum strip, and black painted sides. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Black paint has been touched up on corners & top was sanded and Danish oil applied. A fresh coat of Danish oil was also applied to the drawer fronts. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: If you love this lingerie chest by Glenn of California we have a matching nightstand here for sale if it is still available.
What a beautiful way to spoil your lingerie!! This is a stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest designed by Glenn of California. It is comprised of GORGEOUS rosewood top and drawer fronts bordered by an aluminum strip, grooved handle pulls on the sides of the drawers, cased with black painted sides. It has eight drawers that graduate in size from smaller at the top to larger at the bottom. Maybe you don’t have lingerie?? No worries!! Although it is called a lingerie chest you could certainly use it as a tall, narrow dresser in your bedroom or dressing area. It would be a lovely cabinet to use in a study, office, hall, or entry for linens, books, office supplies, or anything you want to stow away in a phenomenal piece of mid-century modern excellence.
Glenn of California was owned by father and son team Isaac and Robert Baron and based in Arcadia California and has been credited for being at the forefront of the West Coast modernist design movement in the 1940’s and 1950’s. The company made a name for itself when it hired Milo Baughman. They would go on to hire Swedish architect and designer Greta Magnusson-Grossman, the first woman to receive an award from the Swedish Society of Industrial Design. The significant furniture line she and Baughman designed called the California Modern Collection became known for its laid-back Los Angeles style and integration of walnut, iron, and Formica. Glenn of California collaborated with many notable designers including Kipp Stweart, Paul Laslo, John Kapel, & Stanley Young. Although Glenn of California is no longer in business, their high-end vintage furniture is sought after today.
This fabulous vintage rosewood lingerie...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Henredon Hollywood Regency Campaign Blue Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style low dresser or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Blue lacquered walnut, with original brass hardwa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, "ModernMates" Collecti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode
By Henredon
USA, late 20th century
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 32" W x 16.2...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant chest of drawers was designed during the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufactory Feldballes Møbelfabrik. It is made of high-quality, noble rosewood with rich...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Teak Wall Board No. 22 Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak wall board
Design:
Kai Kristiansen
Producer:
Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark
Decade:
1960s
This wall board element was designed by Kai...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, 1960s
Bla...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century bow front chest from England made from Mahogany. The top is wonderfully grained, and follows down to simple sides and two over three drawer configuration in the front. T...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Italian Chest of Drawers Mirror, Walnut, Portoro Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers with big mirror and with four drawers, in walnut, curved on the sides, art deco style, Portoro marble top.
Completely disassembled, it is divided into two ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
Regence Style Palisander Parquetry Inlaid Bow Front Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
With inlaid parquetry top and parquetry inlaid front corner stiles. Very pretty patina and polish. Perfect bed size chest.
The front façade in a shallow bow typical of Regence style...
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Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Palisander
Antique fine quality small C1920 caddy top mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality small C1920 caddy top mahogany chest of drawers.
No loose joints or woodworm and the drawers slide freely.
Overall maximum dimensions: 64cmW x 40cmD x 75cmH.
I...
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1920s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 4, Green White, Finland, 1972
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset modular storage box set of 4 Scandinavian Modern, Finland, 1972-1973, green and white.
Palaset Palanox, multicolored stackable boxes th...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique early 19th century George III inlaid mahogany secretaire having a splendid mahogany top with top faux drawer having beautifully crafted inlaid oval panels which drops and ope...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional William & Mary style commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 36.25"W ...
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1980s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stickley Colonial Williamsburg Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Stickley, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection
USA, Late ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1880.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
dimensions :
height 90 cm x width 110 cm x depth 65 cm
Category
1880s French Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers will make a great addition to any room. Hand-crafted from solid walnut, it features a generous surface whose outside f...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition measuring 24" in width, 16" in depth and 24.25" in he...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Satinwood Marquetry, Marble & Ormolu, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XIV style commode offers kingwood construction in bombe form with marble top over case having two drawers with satinwood marquet...
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20th Century Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier
By Drexel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Restored Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brushed Steel Moldings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the realm of mid-century elegance with our meticulously handcrafted walnut chest of drawers, a piece that stands as a testament to skilled craftsmanship and timeless desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Napoleon III Style Boulle Commode with Tortoiseshell Marquetry, Ormolu Detailing
By André-Charles Boulle, Nicolas Sageot
Located in Madrid, ES
An opulent 19th century French Napoleon III (nephew of Bonaparte I) style commode, with Boulle style red-orange tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ormolu detailing and marble top. Th...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Architectural Plan, Collector's Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century architectural plan, collector's cabinet features multiple shallow drawers perfect for keeping a large inventory of blueprints and sketc...
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1890s French Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Chest of Drawers, Western Europe, Around 1850, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from the mid-19th century.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 87 cm / width 122 cm / depth 59 cm
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1950s Swedish Biedermeier Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Carved Oak Dresser with Mirror, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts carved oak dresser with mirror.
By Estey manufacturing Co.
USA, circa 1900
Measures: 42.5" W x 21" D ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Antique William and Mary Style 19th Century Mule Chest of Drawers with Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique mid to late 19th century William and Mary style Mule Chest with a hinged lid that opens to a blanket chest storage area with two false drawer fronts at the top. Underneath, there are three graduated drawers. Brass escutcheons and pulls. A bit of history on the Mule Chest from the Columbia Daily Tribune website, "This unique piece of furniture has a lid that lifts from the top and a drawer or drawers below. A mule chest stands on legs or brackets and off of the floor, and most have locks. In Colonial homes, closets were virtually nonexistent. A mule chest was often the only case piece of furniture that a family owned." And to understand a bit about William and Mary style furniture...
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Late 19th Century American William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer bachelor chest of drawers or bedside chest
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
1960s Kling Furniture Certified Genuine Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Genuine mahogany chest on chest of drawers by famous Kling Furniture.
All drawers work as originally intented. Original hardwares.
9 functuonal maho...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Chippendale Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style four-drawer block front dresser chest or commode
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1960s
Solid walnut, with origin...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers - linen cabinet in the Art Deco style, Poland, 1930s. After ren
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chest of drawers from the early 20th century.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Chest of drawers finished with high gloss polish.
Dim...
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1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th C Large English Pine Faux Bamboo Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
19th C large English pine faux bamboo chest drawers.
sku 1263
Measures: W98 x D55 x H115 cm.
Category
19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Henredon Spanish Baroque Carved Solid Pine Bar Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style bar cabinet, commode, or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid pine, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 38"W x 21...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lane Earl's Court Collection Burl and Banded Mahogany Bedside Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing Lane Earl's Court Collection Burl and Banded Mahogany Bedside Chest in very good vintage condition.
Burl mahogany banded top surrounded by exquisite carvings around the top edges. Original...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th ronce of walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French Louis Philippe chest of drawers late 19th century. The wood is walnut bramble.
Walnut brambles are flamed because they have many aesthetic designs. These drawings have comple...
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Diminutive Scottish Grained & Yellow Painted Chest of Drawers Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early Victorian 19th century Scottish chest of drawers of diminutive proportion. Comprising of two short and two long drawers. A rectangular chamfered top with a decorative brown g...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Bedside Tables, a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare pair of Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood bedside tables in very good vintage condition. Features one top drawers a bottom, French style two doo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Walnut secretary chest of drawers for Molteni, 1970 Italy.
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, walnut, wood, Italy, 1970. This well-designed chest of drawers/secretaire has a modern and clean aesthetic based on a solid construction executed i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dressers or Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dressers, chests of drawers, or commodes
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with original b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henning Korch Rosewood Danish Modern Jewelry Lingerie Chest Dresser Flat File
Located in Wayne, NJ
Henning Korch rosewood Campaign chest. Can have many uses.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Bamboo Dresser by Vivai del Sud, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a bamboo and wicker dresser from the 1970's by Italian brand Vivai del Sud. It comes with five spacious drawers and smart brass fittings. In very nice condition and of high q...
Category
20th Century Italian Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Italian Modern Louvered Front Chest of Drawers
By Gio Ponti
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Italian Modern louvered front dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of Gio Ponti
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Oak case, with book-matched mapl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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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