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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: George III
Restored 1950s George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our exquisite pair of George III chest of drawers, originating from the 1950s. These masterpieces, crafted from the finest mahogany wood, are a testament to the unmatched skills of our in-house craftsmen. Each dresser...
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1950s European George III Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Spruce Wood Small Commode, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant light color spruce wood support piece with a bookcase on the left side and door on the right side. Small piece within hardware. Order, color, geometry, words that define ...
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Tin

1940s Italian Art Deco MidCentury Modern Walnut Burl Brass Sideboard Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers sideboard credenza, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, four central drawers and two side doors with shelves...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Unit with Drawers Marble & Mirror, c. 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vanity dressing table with central tilt mirror, two little drawers on the table and three large drawers, made in the Art Déco period French Poplar wood tinted, marble and mirror. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

1740’s King George III Flame Mahogany Rosewood and Tulipwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Louisville, KY
This is perhaps one of our favorite pieces and one of the most sophisticated and uniquely finished chests from the mid 18th century. An English - King George III, Hepplewhite flame m...
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1740s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood

Art Deco Bauhaus File Cabinet / Drawer Cabinet, 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
File cabinet restored Bauhaus Art Deco around 1930 drawer cabinet Features: Model with three flaps with drawers behind Original handles and label holder Beautiful patina Extra...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Art Deco Demilune Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
French art deco demilune commode, possibly macassar ebony, inset marble top, over tree drawers, rising on melon ribbed legs. 20th Century.
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Art Deco Spruce Wood Small Commode, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant spruce wood light color support piece with four bookcases and a large door. Small piece with tin hardware. Order, color, geometry, words that define the Art Deco world. I...
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Art Deco Orange Marble Commode 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Extraordinary lacquered style commode with four long drawers with golden pendant hardware. An elegant piece with a unique orange Numidian Sanguine marble top, quarried from Algiers....
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

c. 1765-80 George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, c.1765-80, English. Mahogany with oak secondary wood. Comprised of 2 short of 3 long over 3 long drawers. Dentil crown molding; fluted canted corner...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III English, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III English, 18th Century and in mahogany wood and other woods. Bands and fillets in satinwood, box with two drawers and two doors, bronze fittings, zoomorph...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

A Fine Late 18th/ Early 19th Century George III Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and very well made Antique three drawer chest with Canted corners, handsome chosen wood, Urn Motif Brass Ring Pulls, Ribbon Motif Escutcheons, inlaid Diamond shaped center...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Two 30" wide drawers to be attached Chest of Drawers in Floral Design Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Floral Art Deco Chest of Drawers - Inspired by the Floral Motifs of Rajasthan Palaces Stephanie Odegard presents the Floral Art Deco Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece A...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

A Vintage Donald Deskey Armchair And Ottoman for Valentine Seaver Ca' 1930's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and rare armchair and ottoman designed by Donald Deskey for Valentine-Seaver Co, circa 1930s. Completely restored and reupholstered in mohair. The chair measures 22.5"w, 3...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mohair, Mahogany

Art Deco Commode Chest of Drawers in Amboyna with Marble Top and Glass Handles
Located in Ulm, DE
Chest of drawers with four drawers Amboina root wood, high gloss lacquer finish Marble top Glass handles held by metal fittings Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1930
Located in Greding, DE
Small Art Deco chest of drawers with brass knobs and three drawers. The top drawer is decorated with inlays.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

George III English Satinwood & Banded Bow Fronted Chest Commode Circa 1790
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb George III satinwood bow fronted four drawer chest/commode. English. Circa 1790. The commode chest has four long graduated drawers over a shaped apron, on splayed feet. It retains the original brass handles, which is rare. Veneered over solid oak in the finest quarter-sawn satinwood, banded in rosewood and mahogany, with boxwood stringing throughout. It has has been sympathetically re-finished, still retaining some authentic marks to highlight its genuine heritage. To the left hand side near the back there is some slight damage to the banding and a small piece of veneer has been re-glued back on near the escutcheon of the third drawer down. Please refer to the photographs. The drawers are lined in oak with handmade dovetail construction. The drawer sides have had slivers of oak added to make the drawers run better. The underside of the top has neat butterfly construction to the oak join, always a sign of a well made piece. There is no woodworm. Originally a commode occupied a prominent position in a house, not always for bedroom use...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Satinwood, Rosewood

Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. Made in England, dating from C.1800. Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Wood

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and very well made Antique English Georgian Chest-On-Chest with fine traditional form and handsome chosen wood. The Chest is large and has sizable Brass Batwing pulls a...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III flame mahogany and mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1800. With a single board mahogany top with thumb molded front and side edges, two flame mahogany top drawers above 3 f...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco walnut chest of drawers of Geometric pattern
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A lovely Art Deco chest of 4 drawers with geometric pattern to the front. Bookpaged and quarter veneered walnut arranged geometrically using contrasting shades of walnut veneer ( cho...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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 Art Deco and Art Nouv...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mobile scultura anni '30 - '40
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pezzo unico di un mobiletto scultura degli anni '30 - '40. Questa rarissima cassettiera in legno di frutto è composta da 3 cassetti e un anta scorrevole nella parte bassa. Impeccab...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine quality Chippendale period chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany. English, c. 1770 Why we like it We have chosen it for its sturdy proportions, superb quality and ...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Room Divider circa 1930 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage room divider or small chest from walnut circa 1930, Vienna. A wonderful Art Deco vintage freestanding room divider or small chest from lively walnut veneer and spru...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Donald Deskey Art Deco Skyscraper Dressers in Highly Figured Avodire 1940s Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary pair of tall skyscraper chests of drawers crafted from highly figured ribbon Avodire wood. They were constructed by the Holland Furniture Company in the 1940s. Donald Deskey at this time was also designing for the Baker furniture company which had just relocated their factory to Holland Michigan as well as the Widdicomb Company which was located only 30 minutes away in Grand Rapids. This pair is absolutely amazing with its clean lines and simplistic functionality. It bridges the gap between Art Deco design and Postwar Modernism...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

SIDEBOARD LARGE DIMENSIONS JORGE III 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SIDEBOARD LARGE DIMENSIONS JORGE III 19th Century English 19th century in mahogany wood and mahogany veneer with satinwood bands and fillets, scalloped top, box with three drawers a...
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique French Oak Commode Chest of Drawers - George III / Chippendale Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers/Commode. Large deep drawers for functional storage. Does show signs of wear and some loss of wood. Structurally sound. See images.
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19th Century French George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of / Biedermeier-Style Fruitwood 3-Drawer Chests, style of Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Art Deco / Biedermeier-Style fruitwood chest with demilune back rails and scroll carved edges on the tops and bases, containing three drawers with ebonized drawer fulls, rest...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Ebony, Fruitwood

George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany w/ Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany with Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers, & Ogee Feet, England
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period. Crafted in solid, high quality mahogany, the chest on chest features 5 top drawers ...
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19th Century European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Art Deco Narrow Drawer Cabinet, 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Narrow Art Deco drawer cabinet restored around 1930 Cabinet Features: Completely solid softwood Long-legged model with 6 drawers High quality Drawers...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood

Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy
Located in LONDON, GB
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers commode with three drawers and carved plinth. Classic honey color French polish. I...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

An American Slant Front Desk 19th Century Height 44 x width 37 x depth 21 inches
Located in Buchanan, MI
An American Mahogany Slant Front Desk With Satin Wood Banding, Slanted Front Meticulously Fitted With Compartments. Great Age And Patina. 19th Century Height 44 x width 37 x depth 21...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers of Pine by Danish Furniture Maker 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers. The frame and drawers are made of solid pine, the top and side are made of plywood. Designed and made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s The chest of drawers is really cozy with round corners and fits well with modern Scandinavian decor as well as the more international style. It is fine and does not take up much space in a small apartment...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Plywood

Art Deco Curved and Louvered Front Burled Birch and Bleached Walnut Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco burled birch veneer and bleached walnut chest containing four drawers with central curved fronts and decoratively louvered sect...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Walnut, Burl, Wood

Diminutive Metal Bachelors Chest by Bel Geddes for Simmons
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Art Deco, Machine Age bachelors chest designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture. The dresser features a black case, pale...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Berlin around 1930
Located in Greven, DE
Nice little chest of drawers from the German Art Deco. The combination of the black piano lacquer and the Kaukassischer walnut make this furniture an absolute eye-catcher. The entire...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Chrome

Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique George lll small mahogany chest of 5 drawers with brushing slide having a superb quality mahogany rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above a brushing s...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Art Deco Golden Oak Chest of Drawers by Lebus This Is a Classic Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Golden Oak Chest of Drawers by Lebus This is a Classic piece of Oak Furniture from the 1930/40 Art Deco period, the chest has a slight curve to the top with a moulded edg...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage 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

Vintage Swedish Art Deco Veneered Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish art deco commode or chest of drawers from the 1930s. The commode has 4 drawers and is veneered with multiple different kinds of wood, ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Zebra Wood

Stunning Satinwood 18th Century George III Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A Fine Satinwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers Of the George III Period Constructed in satinwood with rosewood crossbanding, the serpentine c...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Large Art Deco Style Console In Straw Marquetry unique piece
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Large Art Deco-inspired straw marquetry console in straw marquetry unique piece designed and produced by Atelier d'art JC.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Straw

Tomboy Chest of Drawers and Mirror by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Tomboy chest and constellation mirror All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Acclaimed desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Sideboard in Oak Rosewood, circa 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Sideboard restored Art Deco circa 1930 oak rosewood chest of drawers Features: Two-door model with 2 drawers and marble top Solid oak shelf High quality Drawers pronged Origi...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Floral Design by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
"Introducing the Floral Art Deco Chest of Drawers - Inspired by the Floral Motifs of Rajasthan Palaces Stephanie Odegard presents the Floral Art Deco Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Art Deco glass chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 71 cm / width 74 cm / depth 51 cm
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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious, vintage four drawer French Art Deco dresser, chest of drawers in burl walnut featuring a lively grain pattern with a rich, warm ap...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

George III Mahogany Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A cute chest of unusually small size perfect for a bedside table or end table. Rectangular top over two drawers. Oval brass handles and ending on French feet.
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1810s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Mahogany

Art Deco Style Blue Crystal Italian Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding pair of chests of drawers made by hand with Italian blue glass plates. Exclusive geometric design, based on triangular shapes and their tangents, which seem to form the s...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Crystal, Aluminum

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

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Mahogany

George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800. Nicely figured solid Cuban Mahogany molded edge top over a pull out brushing slide a...
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Late 18th Century Unknown George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

English Art Deco Elmwood High Chest with Hammered Pewter, Possibly Liberty
Located in Milford, NH
A fine elmwood Art Deco high chest with hand hammered pewter, possibly made by Liberty Furniture, with four upper dovetailed drawers over two blind doors with a variety of veneers p...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pewter

Baker Stately Homes George III Satinwood & Mahogany Serpentine Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
"A spectacular English George III style chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. Part of the Stately Homes Collection, circa last quarter 20th centu...
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Late 20th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Swedish Grace Period Petite Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sweet three-drawer Swedish Art Deco chest with intarsia mixed wood inlay on patchwork oak and birch veneer, brass fittings.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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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