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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Baroque
Early 18th Century English Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand w/ Herringbone Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century English Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand with Herringbone Inlay, Graduated Drawers Ending in Bun Feet
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
English 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning mahogany chest of drawers, made in early 19th century England, circa 1820. This five drawer case antique is made in the Georgian style and features a linear composition wi...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Antique English Georgian Flame Mahogany Linen Press Circa 1810
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Georgian linen press offers flame mahogany construction with upper having paneled doors over lower case having two smal...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
19th Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This large Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a two carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
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
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut and Giltwood 4-Drawer Commode, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge above a conforming case housing four drawers with original bronze handles and escutcheons, giltwood leaf-form scrolls at upper front, the si...
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Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Chest of Drawers Baroque 1650-1750 Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers Baroque 1650-1750 Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the Baroque period 1650-1750 in Sweden. Top made from Swedish “Kålmords”-marble. Veneer in walnut. Contempor...
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Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
ANTiQUE GEORGIAN TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLIES INSIDE SALESMAN DESKTOP CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning little collectors cabinet in the form of a Georgian chest of drawers which houses four shelves...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Hardwood
English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period walnut chest from the early 19th century with oyster veneer, five drawers and Chinese Chippendale style brass hardware. Created in England during the early...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Chest of Drawers 18th Century England
Located in New York, NY
A chest of drawers made during the 19th century in England. Dark brown with brass hardware. A total of 4 drawers. Leather inlay on the top.
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Early 19th Century English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of three drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and on bun feet in super later patinated paint. La...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
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
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
Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing m...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very well made and useful antique walnut chest of drawers the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of lovely quality and is a great s...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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
Materials
Brass
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
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
18th Century Baroque Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of four drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and carved feet in super later patinated paint.
Ge...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
Rare Narrow Antique English Geo.IV Inlaid Flame Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Dwrs
Located in Charleston, SC
This gorgeous Antique English inlaid flame or figured mahogany two over three Chest of Drawers is unusually narrow with no indication that it has ever been cut down in depth. This m...
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Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and carved feet in super later patinated paint.
Germany...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
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
Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish baroque period 4 drawers chest scraped, to reveal layers of its original light blue paint and wonderful patina.
Moulded edge top above a front with beautifully carved serpent...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany chest of drawers with two short drawers over three long oak lined drawers with original brass swan neck handles.
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18th Century European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
American Georgian Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine American antique mahogany bowfront chest of drawers having a lovely quality bow front top, four long drawers with brass handles, s...
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Late 18th Century American Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Early 19th Century flat fronted mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century flat fronted mahogany chest of drawers, having a nice figured moulded edge top above a selection of two short over three long graduated oak lined drawers with the ...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Wood
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
Superb Quality Early 19th Century Tall Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th century tall mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a lovely figured top above a selection of two short over four long graduated drawers, with oval br...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C English painted oak geometric chest of drawers. 1720.
Reference: 7876
Dimensions
44.5 inches (113 cms) Wide
23 inches (58 cms) Deep
41 inches (104 cms) High.
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18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests of Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of late 19th century Italian chests or commodinis made of burled walnut in the Baroque Venetian style. Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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
Materials
Wood
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover an exquisite 18th-century Baroque chest from Southern Germany. This pretty piece of furniture showcases the timeless beauty of the era. Crafted with precision, the chest fea...
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1760s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
This chest of drawers was made in Lombardy in the Baroque period at the end of...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
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Mahogany
A Fine Quality 17th Cenury Bavarian Table Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made Of richly patinated Walnut with a lustrous deep color. Intricate Parquetry decorated sides and two doors. Original strap hinges conceal eight cross banded drawers and three furt...
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17th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two drawers with inlay ceramic panels raised on a plinth base with legs
Very he...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
19th C. Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Antique Bow front Chest with fine traditional form. Fine construction with four graduated long drawers with string inlays. Brass bales and keyholes (lacking a key). The carved skir...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Charming And Very Good Quality George II Period Mahogany Chest, Retaining Rich, Untouched Colour And Patina Throughout, Having Well Figured Mahogany Top Over Two Short A...
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Early 18th Century European George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Georgian Design Pair of Antique Bedside Chest of Drawers & Brass Batwing Handles
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Pair of Four Drawer Bedside Chests with Brass Handles of a Georgian Style.
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers -18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine English 18th century mahogany chest of drawers
chest of drawers of small dimensions with very good quality mahogany flame
Very nice proportions and beautiful molding on ...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
“Vernazza” 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction. Available in custom size and configuration - handmade to order in Italy. Shown in class...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
George III Style Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
George III Style Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
With 5 drawers in graduated sizes also with draw out brushing slide
From KEITH SKEEL LOUDHAM HALL COLLECTION This lovely
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Late 20th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted oak chest of drawers. 1830.
Reference: 7708
Dimensions
42 inches (107 cms) Wide
19 inches (48 cms) Deep
41.5 inches (105 cms) High
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19th Century English George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Large Danish 18th Century Mahogany Dresser Or Chest of Drawers
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful Baroque mahogany chest of drawers with four large drawers and bronze hardware, circa 1740-1750, Copenhagen Denmark.
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
George III Style Chest of Drawers Made by Bevan Funell Reprodu
By Reprodux
Located in Crawley, GB
For sale a beautiful pair of late 20th century George Ill style
Bevan Funell Reprodux chest of drawers.
Can be sold as pair or as a single one, the price for one is £1450 and £2800f...
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Late 20th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Hardwood
Georgian Burl Bowfront Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Burl Bowfront Chest with four drawers and hand-cast polished brass flourish hardware. With a hand-rubbed rustic burl mappa veneer.
Dimensions: 40" W x 18.25" D x 34" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Burl
Antique Mahogany Commode Stand with Tamboured Front
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany commode stand with tamboured front, circa 1800. When closed, the cabinet appears to have two drawers with string inlay and ta...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique Georgian Period Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic George III period chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period.
It is of outstanding quality, it is very heavy and well built. I...
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1790s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Outstanding Quality Unusual Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality unusual antique George III mahogany bachelor's chest having a magnificent quality figured mahogany top with a moulded edge above four figured mahogany cockbeeded ...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Other
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
Materials
Brass
circa 18th Century Swedish Baroque Serpentine Fronted Walnut Commode on Bun Feet
Located in London, GB
Wonderful late 18th century Swedish baroque commode.
The decorative serpentine front is in two tones of muted and pale walnut.
It has three deep useful drawers with the original ha...
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1770s Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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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