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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Louis XVI
Art Deco style chest of drawers from the mid-20th century, Poland. After renovat
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style TV chest of drawers from the 1950s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 46 cm / width ...
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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Hamptons of Pall Mall, London 1930s
Located in London, GB
An English four over two walnut chest of drawers, made by the renowned company Hamptons of Pal Mall in London, Hamptons was a fine quality cabinetmaker from this period with good qua...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
An Art Deco chest of drawers in birch wood, marquetry, with three drawers and handles in copper and brass, the birch wood has been painted with floral motifs and lacquered, the key i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Commode in Quartz, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The constellation commode is the perfect storage unit for a living room or dining area. The amorphous shaped piece is completely inlaid in cream shagreen, with a stunning Smokey whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Pair French Louis XV / XVI Transitional Style Chests w/ Inlay Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV / XVI Transitional Style Marquetry Commodes With Exotic Satinwood, Rosewood and Walnut Woods. Rectangular satinwood marquetry top over single drawer with two gilt bronze pulls surmounting a single compartment enclosed by pair of satinwood marquetry doors all rising on cabriole transitional legs terminating with applied gilt bronze ormolu mounts. Circa 1810 French Empire (Napoleon) Empire Two Door Cabinet...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Germany, 1800 Cherry wood This Louis XVI cherrywood chest of drawers is an original from 1800 and features three drawers with b...
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Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

French Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XVI 18th - Black Marble Marquetry - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wonderful French chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period, 18th century, with a rectangular black marble top surmounting two drawers, each with two ring handles, resting on square ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

20th century burr birch cutlery cabinet by bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality cutlery cabinet by well known swedish makers bodafors, circa 1950. Quarter veneer panel to the front below which applied carved swags and foliage. Standing on 4 cabrio...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Louis XVI Style Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of Drawers, French, in the Louis XVI style. This piece has three dovetailed drawers with brass trim and hardware throughout. The pulls and locks are in working condition. The p...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Louis XVI period, 1800 Germany, This Louis Seize walnut chest of drawers is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship....
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Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Ebonized Louis XVI Style Petite Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French poli...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cherrywood Semanier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a mellow 18th century walnut French Louis XVI semanier with a marble top over seven long drawers, the faces within a raised frame, raised on short round tapered legs.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, expertly crafted by master ébéniste Jean-Baptiste Lependu from solid oak secondary wood with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers; French; in the Louis XVI Style. This striking piece features three dovetailed drawers and is made of ebonized Mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous museum...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Marble-Top Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI marble top walnut commode was hand-crafted in the neoclassical style and features truly timeless architecture. The gracefully and subtly bowed front blends i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum-quality French polish with gilded ormulu throughout. Three dovet...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this wonderful Italian chest of drawers originating from the Louis XVI period. Its top displays stunning marquetry that enhances its aesthetic ap...
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco TV chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 55 cm / w...
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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Retro Midcentury Art Deco Narrow Chest of Drawers / Small Cabinet, 1950
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Retro Narrow Chest of Drawers Restored midcentury Art Deco 1950 Cabinet Small Features: Single-door model with ten glass shelves Original handle and...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th Century Walnut Wood Italian Art Deco Style Chest Of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Art Deco style furniture with ebonized wooden base and body veneered in walnut wood, of excellent quality. Dresser equippe...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Rhomboid chest of drawers in black shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its dramatic black pen shell beveled "rhomboid" drawers. The dramatic contrast between the more m...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marble Top & 3 Drawers, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marble Top & 3 Drawers, ca. 1790
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950. Stunning shaped chest of drawers very much in the art deco taste.  2 drawers below the top with a further ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Teak

Black white lacquered chest of drawers with glass top 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made 1960s chest of drawers revisited in modern style. In the top has a beautiful glass top with curved work on the front edges, note the brass handles and the capacious and...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and elegant pair of period Louis XVI (1774-1792) French chiffoniers. circa 1780 Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th century, most likely Parisian work, hi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests / Commodes / Tables Att. To Julia Gray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XVI style chests or side tables attributed to Julia Gray. They are green with gilt accents and have three drawers. They are in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Art Deco Red Verona Marble Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Magnificent three-drawer commode with a lacquered finish and chrome hardware. A sophisticated piece made from rare red Verona marble that was quarrie...
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal, Chrome

Pair Of Italian 19th c. Louis XVI St. Tulipwood, Fruitwood, & Mahogany Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and finely detailed pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Tulipwood, ebonized Fruitwood, Mahogany and white Carrara marble commodes. Each three drawer commode is rais...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Nadia Neo Classic Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mahogany in a light finish with oak-lined drawers. Four drawers with neo-classic hardware, fluted styles raised on square tapered legs. Dimensions: 32" W x 16" D x 35" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardw...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Uncover the historical charm of our Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece dating back to 1780 and hailing from Southern Germany. Crafted with precision from solid walnut,...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, English, C1930's
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and beautifully figured Walnut original Art Deco chest of drawers which dates to the 1930's. Five generously sized drawers which are venee...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

French Louis XVI Commode with Original Marble Top New Ebonized Mahogany Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Commode with its Original Marble Top. Our Old Plank Restoration Department removed the old tired lacquer, without the use of any harsh chemicals and applied an old s...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Early 19th Century louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Early 19th Century Louis XVI style, walnut commode with brass inlays and a black Marble Top. Fronted by three large storage drawers with pairs of brass pulls.
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Pair of French Louis XVI Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
A late 18th-century style Neo Classic dresser. With three long soft closing drawers in a natural oak veneer finish, with paneled sides, polished brass accents and hardware, fluted st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Provincial Oak Commode, 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice 18th century Louie XVI French Provincial Oak Commode with a curved facade and nicely carved drawer fronts. Chest has three drawers with lock entry ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Walnut Six-Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut commode from circa 1790 with six drawers, rounded and fluted side posts, and turned elongated toupie legs. This French Louis XVI period walnut commod...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Four dovetailed drawers with brass details, and t...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

French Louis XVI Style Light Walnut Commode with Three Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style light walnut commode from the 20th century with three drawers, fluted side posts and legs, ornate hardware. This French Louis XVI style light walnut commode ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s. The quality is exceptional, this has inc...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A late 18th-century style Neo Classic dresser. With three long soft closing drawers in a natural oak veneer finish, with paneled sides, polished brass accents and hardware, fluted st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish art deco inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish Art Deco inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1930. Beautifully made Swedish chest of drawers made in birch and elm and coloured to look like walnut. Simple but elegant top ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Satinwood

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s. The quality is superb, this is extremely well made and is a great size, w...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Wood Antique French Half-moon Chest Of Drawers, 1870s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French chest of drawers from the second half of the 19th century. Crescent-shaped cabinet finely inlaid in walnut, mahogany, maple, briar, rosewood and fruit wood. Dresser wi...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Maple, Nutwood, Rosewood

19th Century French, Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Elegant 19th Century French Empire Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet. 5 Short Drawers Inlaid With Entwined Leaves, Brass Ring Handles And Ormolu Mounts. In...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Style Directoire Commode, Circa Early 1800s
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very fine early 19th century Louis XVI Style Directoire commode from France. A shaped “Gris Sainte Anne” marble top with rounded front corners and a beveled edge sits above three s...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Heals Art Deco Walnut 5 Drawer Chest circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Heals Art Deco Walnut 5 Drawer Chest circa 1930s Heals ivorine Button badge Plain Walnut Top, 5 Drawers walnut handles, Walnut Drawer fronts, with Ver...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XVI side Table, Germany 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful side table from the Louis XVI Period dates back to 1780 and comes from southern Germany. The side table has two drawers. It is decorated with a pretty walnut veneer an...
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1780s European Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers or Chiffonnier
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This small Louis XVI style chiffonnier in patinated walnut features a galleried top tray and three identical opening drawers, each lined with crimson velvet and adorned with gilt bro...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Large Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very large Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s. This is one of the largest Art Deco chests we have ...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Five dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

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

Chest of drawers in Parchment and Fugu by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers is a stunning piece made of ivory parchment with laminated fugu drawers front. It has three drawers and each one is surrounded with brass trims. The handles an...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Goatskin

Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Marquetry Commode is yet another example of the fine craftsmanship we've come...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Walnut

Louis XVI Walnut 3 Drawer Commode, France ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI Walnut 3 Drawer Commode, France ca. 1790
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dresser or chest of drawers By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 36"W x 19.5"D x 3...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A classicist chest of drawers in Louis XVI style. Made from solid cherry wood around 1800. Cherrywood body standing on 4 tapered square feet with coffered sides and an overhanging t...
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Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

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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