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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar cabinet of Scandinavian origin with two drawers.
Features black leatherette upholstery on the top and sides.
An original design piece, ideal for adding character to a...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Dresser, Chest, Sideboard, Maison Jansen Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Dresser, Chest, Sideboard, Maison Jansen Style
Recently lacquered in a fine Steinway Piano finish, this rich ebony dress...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 6 drawers original from the 1950s.
A capacious chest of drawers that traces mid-century taste and style. The structure is simple and linear and the legs are square. Round...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Lacquered Chests, Dressers, Brass, American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Chests, Lacquered dressers, Brass Pulls
A Fine Pair of Recently Black Lacquered Chests or Dressers with four drawers and gilt pulls. Each having c...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Kittinger Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers on Antiqued Mirror Base, 1950s
By Kittinger
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Elegant chest of drawers by Kittinger of Buffalo. Could be used as a console table, mini dresser, or jewelry chest. The cabinet is covered in metal leaf t...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Continental Style Italian Paint Decorated Bombe Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A soft and lovely Chest in Continental style with two long drawers in a Mottled Peach Tone painted finish. The drawers and sides with shaped and raised gilt details, the top drawer w...
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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Side Table / Bureau Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bureau by unknown designer. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
60s, vintage Danish cabinet-TV, gramophone, radio, Eltra Bella Vista, teak wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Vintage Danish cabinet-TV, Eltra Bella Vista, 60s, teak wood. Almost perfect condition. It works. Gramophone and radio working. Perfect condition, collecti...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Lacquer Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black lacquer commodes. The commodes have four front drawers with detailed gold finished bronze knobs. As well as four shelved cabinets...
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original three drawer chests by Kittinger of Buffalo from their modernist Mandarin collection, 1947.
Boldly contrasting Greek key design integrated into drawer pulls.
Glass tops, deep divided drawers with vide poche sliding tray.
Putty grey lacquered case with sea haze green drawer faces.
See our separate listings acquired from the same single owner for the matching tall boy dresser, faux bamboo mirror...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Small vintage cabinet with three drawers, the first of which has a lock.
Embellished with gilded metal handles and wooden legs painted black.
T...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant chest of drawers by Josef Frank, made from mahogany. Beveled edges around the drawers, brass handles. Lighter wood stripe inlayed around the edge of the table top.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar chest of drawers with hinged door and lock used as office furniture.
The front door conceals 5 drawers each of which is organized with wooden paper shelves, covered with ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Modernist Commode Night Table by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Voguish dresser, commode, night stand designed by Jay Spectre for the Century Furniture Company.
This chic chest features two deep drawers, a brushed steel plinth base, and cerused...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Dresser / Sideboard, Bronze, Baker Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Regency Style Ebony Lacquered Chest, Dresser or Sideboard by Baker.
A stunning, recently lacquered dresser by Baker for Milling Road. This nine drawer chest has bronze circular pull...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek form Danish modern teak drop front desk designed by noted Danish furniture designer Arne Wahle Iversen (1927-1986) for Vinde Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Two interior drawers an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Maitland-Smith Pair Vintage Scroll-Front Cabinets Tessellated Stone Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland-Smith tessellated stone and brass two-door cabinets with scroll design in the Hollywood Regency style. Each cabinet features an interior lined with mahogany and one removabl...
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Black Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet bastone // black oak
Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018
Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Black Oak
- Without doors
Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship.
By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Bureau / Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bureau / chest of drawers in pine. Produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Global front door shipping available.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Bastone // oak
Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018
Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Oak
- Without doors
Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Restored and Refinished Kai Kristiansen Oak Side Table with Chest of Drawers
Located in Knebel, DK
Enterance hall set number 32 in oak consisting of a bench / side table and a small chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard in the 1960's.
The well desig...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henning Korch Rosewood Campaign Jewelry Chest Drawers Lingerie Dresser Denmark
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A beautiful pair of petite rosewood campaign style jewelry chests or nightstands designed by Henning Korch for Silkeborge Mobelfabrik. Each with five drawers, interiors are made of m...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Bench with Chest of Drawers, Teak, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen bench with movable chest of drawers on top.
Made of partly solid teak.
Made by Aksel Kjersgaard 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests by Baker Milling Road
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests, designed for The Milling Road Collection for Baker, American, circa 1980s. They are priced at $2600 each o...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
1970s Mastercraft Black Lacquer & Brass Chest of Drawers or Dresser
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft black lacquered chest, dresser or large nightstand with brass base, handles and trim. Original black lacquer has some minor scuffs, and a few mino...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Doors Version, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Bastone // Oak
Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018
Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Oak
- With doors
Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Danish Cabinetmaker, 64 Drawers, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large cubic chest of drawers in oak with at total of 64 numbers drawers. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s.
Front and drawers in a good vintage condition. Drawers made in sol...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Birch Wood Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist, high cabinet was made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. The cabinet has been finished with birch with an irregular, strong and intricate grain and a brown-earth color. Thi...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Scandinavian Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Treman
By Treman
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1950.
This bureau is made of oak and teak veneer. It consists of five drawers of different sizes with beautiful brass handle...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Dors Version, Black Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Bastone // Black Oak
Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018
Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Black Oak
- With doors
Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship.
By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Maison Jansen Mirrored Cabinet, Commode, Verre Eglomise, Mid Century Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Mirrored Cabinet, Commode, Verre Eglomise, Mid Century Modern
A magnificent Hollywood Regency example of work from the highly sought after Maison Jansen, this mid-20t...
Category
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch chest of drawers in elm. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, Dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency, Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Parzinger Style Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency
A stunning recently refinished chest of three drawers in th...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian-made 1960s cabinet with six drawers.
Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm oak wood tones.
The distinctive handle of the drawers carved into t...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Small Pine Sideboard by Sven Larsson, Sweden 1970s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare bench with drawers or small sideboard in pine by Sven Larsson, Sweden, circa 1970.
This piece is a great example of the robust pine furniture era that grew popular in Sweden in the late 1960s. The sideboard is made of thick solid pine with beautiful details. 3 drawers with beautiful big wood spheres as handles, 6 vertical compartments...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Svend Langkilde Sideboard / Bureau Produced by Langkilde Møbler
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard / bureau designed by Svend Langkilde. Produced by Langkilde Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid Century 8 Drawer Double Dresser Att. to Sven Ellekaer Teak
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Danish Modern double dresser in exceptional refinished condition. This example features eight drawers, two banks of four drawers each, it is constructed of solid teak, and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Mirror & Chrome Tall Cabinet with Chest of Drawers by Ello
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile Hollywood glam tall mirrored cabinet produced by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features stacked mirror doors in art deco form, chro...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
High Style Six Drawers Dresser by Edmond Spence Made in Sweden Ca. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Voguish dresser designed by Edmond Spence, made in Sweden, ca. 1950/1960's. The dresser features six deep drawers, the middle drawers having deeply carved fronts with a dramatic sw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural pair of Danish style dressers attributed to G - Plan of Great Britain. Both chests are in good original, vintage estate condition, showing only light cosmetic w...
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Mid-20th Century English Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Dorothy Draper Style Espana Chest in Yellow
Located in Redding, CT
Dorothy Draper Espana chest in yellow. Rare Yellow color with light blue accent. Classic three drawer chest with traditional ring pulls. Drawers lined in gold pleather. This chests p...
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Black & Gold Hollywood Regency Sideboard, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass; Smoked Perspex; Black Glass; Drawers; Credenza; Italian Design; Italy; Hollywood Regency; Black & Gold; Sideboard;
This credenza, a 16-drawer high-end storage piece, is custom-made. Black hyalith glass sides and top. The drawers' fronts are made of smoked perspex with a black and mirrored copper back and a brass piece mounted on top. The plinths are trespa panels with a black high gloss effect. In the Italian glam style...
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Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Chest of Drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Neat chest of drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard, made from rosewood in a sleek design. Slender steel legs and angular steel handles.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular, rare pair of Hollywood Regency chests by Dorothy Daper. From her 1960's Viennese Collection for Henredon, this "original ...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cream Painted Louis XVI Style Commodes, Nightstands, Dressers, Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Cream Painted Louis XVI Style Commodes, nightstands, dressers, chests. Maison Jansen in Style
Stunning pair of Marble Top Hollywood Regency Style Commodes...
Category
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1940s French Regency Style Faux Bamboo Inspired Tall Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is part of a larger set! It is a French Regency style faux bamboo inspired chest with wonderful brass details. It has quite a bit of storage. It is an American piece and in very...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A chest of drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "OK". With manufacturer label.
Straight shape with rounded corners, five drawers with pewter knobs...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Secretair in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak secretaire from the 1960s epitomizes the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it combines functionality with aesthetic ap...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Petite bureau or chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1940.
This bureau is made of solid wood with mahogany veneer. It consists of three draw...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Reverse Painted Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood regency style Italian chest with six drawers having an ebonized frame and featuring beveled mirrors on the top, front, and sides decorated with dramatic églomisé floral des...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror
Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands in the Style of Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of faux bamboo nightstands in the style of Henry Link. Classic lines and design. We think these would be amazing in a gloss gray. ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Renzo Rutili For John Stuart Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
Renzo Rutili design for John Stuart Furniture. This example has a rich dark mahogany case, with light brown burl drawer fronts, and concentric squared form metal pulls. The dresser i...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Designed by Dyrlund, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Lejre, DK
Commode in rosewood designed and made by Dyrlund in the 1960s. Great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Chest of Drawers in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The small chest of drawers in teak, crafted in the 1960s, epitomizes Danish design excellence. With its sleek lines and warm teak wood, this piece exudes mid-century modern charm. Pe...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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