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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Scandinavian Modern Drawer Chest by Borge Mogensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A classically well designed four drawer chest designed by Borge Mogensen, made from european walnut, with a lacquer finish.
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Remarkable Chest or Buffet by American of Martinsville in Cream Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping chest/buffet from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Beautiful, stout hardwood case construction, with brass and leather accents. Fabul...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Regency Faux Painted Malachite Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unleash a wave of unapologetic glamour with this spectacular vintage Hollywood Regency chest. A true work of decorative art, this piece masterfully combines antiqued églomisé mirror ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Malachite

Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

English Jacobean Geometric Molded Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English 17th century oak chest of drawers having geometric molded drawer fronts and split turned applied decoration, the case of typical two-part construction and standing on 18...
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1680s English Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Italian 19th Century Milanese St. Ebony And Bone Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and very attractive Italian 19th century Milanese st. Ebony and bone commode. The eight drawer commode is raised by a straight frieze above a bull nose support flanked...
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Ebony

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960. Unusual mid century chest of drawers that embraces the pine grain and colour rather than...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Pine

18th Century French Louis XV Bombé Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV commode, or chest of drawers, from the Bordeaux region made of solid walnut. Nice proportions with bold bombé form and serpentine front. Three dovetai...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century English Marquetry Side Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Decorative Side Cabinet in the Hepplewhite Manner Constructed in goncalo alves, with satinwood crossbanding and specimen woods used in the inlays; of serpentine form, ris...
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19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Satinwood

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers France, Early 20th century Painted wood in a lovely light green color, with mounted bronze ormolu, and beveled pink, red,...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Magnificent French Transition Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent French transition chest, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, very elegant with a Brecht marble top.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode is a luxurious and elegant piece of antique furniture. Its sturdy walnut construction with a marble top adds a touch of sophisti...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century French Marble Empire Fruitwood Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830 19th century French marble empire fruitwood commode Sourced from the South of France sku 1431F Measures: W130 x D60 x H87cm.
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Jacobean Period Chest Of Drawers In Oak From The 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Jacobean period chest of drawers from the 17th century from England in oak Very beautiful chest of drawers with a superb molding work on the drawers of very good quality as w...
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17th Century British Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

An English Charles I Inlaid Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An English Charles I Inlaid Chest of Drawers, 17th Century Description: The rectangular plank top with a cyma reversa moulding above a drawer with two faux drawers to the front, eac...
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17th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mahogany Empire Commode with Gilt Caryatids, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable early 19th century mahogany commode/ half cabinet from the late famous Empire period in Germany around 1815/20. The clean straight, timeless shape combined with exceptional mirror matched mahogany veneer makes this 19th century so-called "trumeau" an absolute dreamlike piece. This perfect sized commode/ half cabinet offers two doors and a drawer. Artfully hand carved caryatids depicting women busts covered in fine gold leaf. The door panels are additionally framed by ebonized wooden bars and the fully functional locks are adorned by lovely crafted brass fittings. Delicate, pointed legs complete the outstanding look and confer this gorgeous piece of a late Empire trumeau commode a certain kind of lightness. A real precious, perfectly restored masterpiece of antique empire furniture...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf

Modern 2-Drawer Sideboard in Cherry Wood, Eglomize' Mirror by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basilica 2-drawer sideboard with eglomisé arabesque glass by Ercole Home. This new bespoke sideboard design by Ercole Home is available today for your bedrooms or living space. Timeless pieces with high craftsmanship, an organic combination of natural tones. The hand painted eglomise glass mirror is embedded into carved out elegant golden cherry...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Art Glass, Cut Glass, Cherry, Mirror

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large and handsome chest gives considerable presence to the classic Central European form of two short over three long drawers.. A step-down edge on the top has a row of hardwo...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Shabby Chic Gold Decorated Off White Painted French Provincial Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French provincial gold and off white painted 4 drawers dresser.
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Sauteuse
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant and sophisticated antique French Louis XV style kingwood parquetry marble-top commode sauteuse. Born in France in the 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted in luxurious 18...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite signed Maison Jansen commode dresser is a superb example of fine French craftsmanship blending Louis XVI and Directoire style influences. Featuring a sleek mahogany bo...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Rare Restored Modern Chest by American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping chest from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout hardwood case construction with brass and leather accents. Fabulous detail and craf...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Antique English Chest on Chest of Drawers Jacobean Tudor Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
HARD-TO-FIND Antique English Oak 18th Century Jacobean Chest on Chest~~Chest of Drawers~~Late 18th to Early 19th Century A MUST HAVE~~gorgeous example of an English Jaco "chest on...
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Early 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Thomas Chippendale's: The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director 1754 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautiful facsimile copy of what is probably the most famous book ever on the subject of furniture. This book is a facsimile of the Chippendale society's own fine copy. Despite i...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paper

18th Century Italian Chest
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
18th c. Italian wood veneered three drawer chest. Original brass hardware. Structurally sound, smooth dovetailed drawers. Patina throughout, no large cracks or splits, and one back l...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

A Willy Rizzo Chest with Two Doors and Brass Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek and timeless, this vintage storage chest by Willy Rizzo features lacquered amboyna veneers and refined brass inlay detailing. Designed in the early 1970s, it offers clean lines...
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Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Lia Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Giorgetti
Located in Boston, MA
Tall chest of drawers with the plywood frame in walnut Canaletto wood veneer. It is equipped with eleven drawers, an upper compartment with a flap door and a removable shelf. The han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Late 18th Century Northern Italian Serpentine Commode Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine late 18th Century Northern Italian commode chest of drawers. Kingwood, rosewood and boxwood lines. With two short and two long drawers, on cabriole legs. Circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Kingwood

Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers Beautiful cherry patina. 47.5” wide x 21.75” deep x 31.25” high Condition: In good overall condition with legs and hardware added later. Minor ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Modernist Sideboard With Doors And Drawers, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized sideboard with two doors and drawers, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classi...
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2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Chrome

Regency Mahogany Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style figured mahogany chest of drawers, the bowfront satinwood crossbanded top with concave corners and uprights, above a veneered slide and four graduated bowfront drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Anglo Indian Mother of pearl Inlay Seven Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Dresser, handmade with the finest small mother-of-pearl pieces through the age-old technique of inlay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Barber Piece Empire Period Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant barber furniture in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer from the early 19th century Empire period Very beautiful barbière composed of 5 drawers. interior of the drawers in oa...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Early 20C Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Low Boy.
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Early 20C Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Low Boy. VERY NICE Irish Mahogany Low Boy, chest of 3 drawers, on stand. Additional drawer on stand, making 4 drawers in...
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Early 20th Century Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Chest in Solid Mahogany with Original Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military Campaign Chest crafted from solid mahogany, featuring a beautifully aged patina, original brass fittings, and locks (later key). The chest includes two upper drawers, a cent...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode Or Chest. Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical walnut commode or chest of drawers wit...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 19 Century French Chest Of Drawers In Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful chest of drawers from the restoration period (between empire and Charles X circa 1815) in walnut model called crosses from the beginning of the 19th century Elegant c...
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console sku 1382E Price is each x 5 available W216 x D32 x H86 cm. Weight 80 kg
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Curved Chest of Drawers Scimmie Grey Shades, Chromed Details
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti pieces of furniture, it is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This corner cabinet is silk-screened by hand, hand-panited and covered with a smooth lacquer. The decoration depicts the iconic Fornasetti monkeys on a grey leaves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Henredon Italian Louis XV Burl Wood Bombay Form Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Burl wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Continental Walnut Semainier with Dog Motif Drawer Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Continental walnut semainier or seven drawer tall chest, each drawer with a decorative dog motif scrolled gilt drawer pull, all supported by short cabriole front ...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century palisander tall chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality scandinavian tall chest of drawers.  6 equal sized drawers with fitted solid handles, top drawer fitted wi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Palisander

Curvy Deco Style Italian Three Drawer Parchment Covered Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1980s chest has great Art Deco style and lines. Three drawer chest with a curved, stepped base on parchment-covered dowel legs. Drawers have rounded pulls....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Parchment Paper

1970s Milo Baughman Style Plinth Wood Chrome Nightstands, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, nightstands you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

18th Century German Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive 18th century four drawer German Baroque marquetry Commode in Walnut with various woods on the floral and bird marquetry designed drawer fronts. Pine secondary case w...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th century empire revival birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century empire revival birch chest of drawers circa 1890. Fine quality Swedish birch chest of drawers in the empire taste. Presented in it's original condition. Rectangular to...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Quality Antique 18th Century George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Antique 18th Century George III figured mahogany chest on chest with the top section having a shaped moulded cornice with a mahogany freeze above two short and three long coc...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

"Decò" Cabinet in Murano Glass Mirror, Handcrafted by Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Luxurious cabinet, reproduction of Classic furniture in style Art Deco ' of the 21st century, produced by Fratelli Tosi, designed by Fratelli Barbini Glass Mirror composed of two front doors, covered in antique Murano mirror...
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2010s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

19th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest with Marble Top with Paw Feet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A bold French Empire chest finished in black lacquer with brass lion head pulls, topped with veined marble and anchored by striking paw feet—exemplifying the period’s powerful silhou...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found in the South of France, this exquisite burled walnut commode from the early 19th century features a dark grey marble top over four drawers. The lower three drawers are recessed...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, 1960
Located in Conversano, IT
An iconic and rare piece of Italian design, this chest of drawers from the "Pellicano" series is one of the most sophisticated and recognizable creations by visionary designer Vittor...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Late 17th century William and Mary walnut chest on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 17th century William and Mary walnut chest on stand circa 1690. Good quality 2 piece William and Mary period chest on orig...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Modern Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Beech Pine and MDF by Marc Morro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ibiza is a overwhelming chest of boxes—drawers. Material: Solid pine and beech and green and blue MDF. Edition: varnished. Year: 2021.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Pine

Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Oxford Cherry Dresser Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
This is an authentic Oxford cherry dresser chest hand made by Statton Trutype Americana from the Colony House in Virgina. This one has some m...
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Mid-20th Century North American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Black Painted Victorian Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique black painted Victorian commode/ chest of drawers with marble top. The piece has been painted with semi gloss paint and new brass hardw...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

'Arca' Mid-Century Modern Shoe Rack in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Arca shoe rack/bench is made up of thin slats of wood which encircle the piece supporting the main body and creating a sensation of movement. The slats permit constant ventilation wh...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Chest Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Chest Dresser Commode Dimensions : 46" Wide X 35" Tall X 22" Deep This gorgeous commode was made in the Louis XV French Styl...
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1980s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this exceptional 18th century French Commode was handcrafted and carved by talented artisans from solid old growth walnut. The piece features a two plank top that has been banded on each end with a carved serpentine front. Each of the three drawers are dovetailed and exhibit intricately carved inset hand pulls. The front corners present carvings as well as the side panels. The commode rests on four hand carved legs. This unique piece will add French charm...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1970s Birch Chest of Drawer, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original conditon with minor signs of use. - High gloss finish.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Birch

19th Century Two Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail
Located in Houston, TX
A testament to the artistry of the 19th century, the Two Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail exudes timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship. Crafted with meticul...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Fruitwood

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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