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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Georgian
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, Circa 1740. England.
In two parts divided by a cross grain moulding the reeded upper section consists of a c...
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17th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a single board top with lovely color and graining. This is surrounded by a beveled edge. The sides are simple, and the front ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Hardwood
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
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Wellington chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870’s.
It is of am...
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1850s British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Boxwood, Satinwood, Rosewood
19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality slight bowfront chest of drawers, fitted with 4 drawers veneered in burr walnut. Each drawer fitted with a pair of ornate lion's head cast...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Mahogany
A very fine George I walnut tallboy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine George I walnut tallboy, of typical rectangular form with a wide base containing three graduated long drawers and a narrower upper section with three further long drawers...
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1720s English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two ...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A 19th century Victorian burled walnut marble topped chest of drawers with warm, rich patina.
The beautifully aged antique commode, circa 1870, retaining the original rectangular...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very small and fine quality antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period.
It is very well made and has l...
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1790s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers with a beveled edge around the top, following down to simple sides and two drawers over two drawers, all over a banded base, with scalloping in the...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Flame Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers circa 1870.
fine quality caddy top tall chest of drawers, which is also known as a seminere chest, because of the use of 7 drawer...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Walnut
ViNTAGE KILIM & BROWN LEATHER CHEST OF DRAWERS FINISHED WITH ANTIQUE PIN NAILs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collatable Victorian brown leather and Kilim upho...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
CHARMING LiME GREEN RUSTIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming antique Victorian French painted chest of drawers with lovely handles.
This beautiful piece has a lot of character and charm with it...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Personal Bedside Nightstand, English Jardiniere Stand, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique personal bedside nightstand. An English, flame mahogany and marble overnight valet or jardiniere stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Striking col...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
20th century bowfront mahogany chest of drawers by Adam Richwood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality mahogany chest of drawers by well known English furniture makers Adam Richwood of London.
Copy of a Georgian design, 4 drawers fitted with swan neck handles and cock be...
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single board, and has a molded edge for added design flair. The case sides are simple, and has two drawers ove...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Mahogany
SUPER FiNE FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 BURR ELM CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super fine circa 1780-1800 George III Fully restored Burr Elm small chest of drawers
Please note the d...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French parquetry marble top commode chest of drawers having a serpentine shaped marble top with a moulded edge above 3 serpentine shaped quality kingwood an...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Other
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
Lovely Pair of Burr Yew Wood Small Sized Tallboy Chests of Drawers Lamp Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood tall boy chests of drawers
These are large side table sized, not full huge bedroom tall boys...
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
English Chippendale Maghogany Chest on Chest with Interior Desk, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved candle light molded edge top , five upper case graduated drawers with the ...
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1750s English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period Mahogany Chest, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Four Long Drawers, With Replacement Brass...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Mini 4 Drawer Mahogany Dresser
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely little mahogany dresser can solve much of one's needs without taking up a lot of space. Hand carved with the original wooden knobs and as an added bonus, bone keyhole es...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Mahogany
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
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top, circa 1780.
With four graduated cockbeaded drawers and a pull-out slide.
Retaining its original brass swan-neck handles, locks and key escutcheons.
This very useful Georgian bachelor (or bachelor's) chest was designed with a pull-out slide for ironing and folding clothes...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bow fronted chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950s.
This is very well made and is a very useful size. Th...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
Materials
Wood
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
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
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers
Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers, the chest has 2 carved corbels on the front, it has 2 short over 3 graduated drawers with turned wooden ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Serpentine Fronted Ralph Lauren American Hardwood Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Ralph Lauren American Mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers
A good looking and well made piece, the curves to the front reall...
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20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest with flight of seven graduated long drawers, set on bracket base - 41"w x 24"d x 65"h
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Etched Giltwood Florentine 2 Drawers Chest Commode And Brass Pulls
Located in Miami, FL
This most elegant and charming Italian 20th century Florentine giltwood chest of drawers, commode or cabinet.
Features hand carved and etched palmette design to the front and both s...
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20th Century Italian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
Satinwood antique demi-lune commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Victorian satinwood demi-lune commode in the Sheraton revival taste, with a central door showing a painted romantic scene between two panels of pleated silk, decorated throughout with delicate bands...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Victorian Carved Oak Sewing Chest of Drawers, Card Filing or Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Antique Oak versatile use Sewing Drawers Solid Wooden 6 in Original Cabinet Case Drawer.
Great drawer storage.
Super for use as a riser for a lamp...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Brass
19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality swedish chest of drawers featuring matched burr veneers to the drawer fronts, walnut top and pine sides.
Plai...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Gentleman’s Wash Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Gentleman’s Mahogany wash or basin stand 1795-1810. This is a very well constructed piece with all case and drawer pieces nicely dovetailed together including the mirror frame and the hinged lids. The retractable mirror...
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Late 18th Century Unknown George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870.
Good quality 4 drawer chest of the drawers, with the top drawer pulling out to become a fitted secretaire writing ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Brass
18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawe...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Wood, Burl
Antique Victorian French Quality Kingwood Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Commode
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality kingwood inlaid marquetry marble top commode/chest of drawers
having a serpentine shaped marble top with a moulded edge above three serpentine shap...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Other
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
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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