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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
1970s French Louis XV Style Painted And Gilded Chests / Commodes By Dixon
By Dixon
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style painted commodes by Dixon out of Florida. They are ivory with gilt accents. The two drawers have dovetail construction. They are marked.
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th Century Louis XVI style commode made of beautiful mahogany and topped with its original show-stopping piece of marble. Hand-crafted in France circa 1830, its shaped mar...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Japanese Kimono Chest or Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique two-part Japanese tansu kimono chest of drawers. In good condition original finish.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
Located in Kettering, GB
An early 17th century chest of drawers, in the Queen Anne style, on a later, most likely George I stand. With beautiful walnut veneers and mouldings. The chest comprising two short o...
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17th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech, partially stained black. Clean lines with rounded corners, legs embossed with strip...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Pair of Kingwood and satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of satinwood and kingwood marble top commodes with beautifully simple bronze mounts and superb lace marble tops. They are in good condition and hard to find i...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Regence Provincial Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good provincial period Regence carved walnut commode or chest of drawers. The commode features an oxbow form with shaped drawers and a central drop pendant. The feet h...
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1720s French Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Fine English George I or Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand. Original Chinoise Design with figures, exotic birds, t...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Drawer Units by Stil i Stål Denmark, 1960s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Drawer Units by Stil i Stål Denmark, 1960s. Set of 2.
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern pedestal cabinets with three drawers each m...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
An Art Deco Karelian Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Chest of Drawers. Karelian birch veneer with original shell formed metal handles.
Dimensions: 80cm W 80cm D 42.5cm
Origin: French
Date: Circa 1925
Item Number: 27102312
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser
By Jan Kuypers
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional nine drawer dresser, of solid teak wood construction, in clean original vintage condition. This exceptional dresser was designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Kettering, GB
A George I Walnut Bureau, a beautiful and very original example. The fall-front over two short and two long drawers. Internally a central cupboa...
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18th Century British George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Burr Walnut Venner Chest Of Drawers On Legs With Wood Top
Located in London, GB
The Burr chest of drawers is made in burr walnut veneer with three lines that divide in equal spaces the three drawers. The top is made in burr walnut veneer; the legs are solid waln...
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2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Rosewood Dresses by E. Jensen & J. Andersen for Westergaard Mobelfab
By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik, E. Jensen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Dresser designed by Eric Jensen and Juul Andersen for Westergaard Mobelfabrik in the 1960s in Denmark. The dresser consists of four drawers and has contoured handles. A piece of fur...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard model No. 385 Entre 3B, Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The dresser features six drawer...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Bespoke Oak Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous vintage oak English Wellington chest, late 20th century date.
The piece is made from beautiful oak which has a stunning grain and colour, and features a collecto...
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Late 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut 3 drawer chest of drawers, early 19th century. With an overhanging single board top with molded front and side edges, below 3 arbalete shaped drawers with ...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th century Georgian mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Georgian Mahogany Antique Gentleman’s Chest
Dating from Around 1800 In the Georgian Era, This Delightful Mahogany Antique Campaign Gentleman’s...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Alexander Palazzo chest. A Venetian silvered and gilt verre églomisé paneled chest features two deep drawers with brass drop handles. Tapered square legs and the lustrous go...
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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Semainier High Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant Louis Philippe high chest of drawers, so-called "semainier", from the 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak.
A "semainier" was traditionally used to store laundry for one day in each of the 7 drawers.
High rectangular seven-drawer corpus on 4 feet with rounded edges and slightly overhanging top plate of white marble. While the lower 6 drawers can be opened and closed with a key each in embedded brass key sockets...
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19th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers with Travertine Top by Gerry Zanck for Gregori
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s chest of drawers designed by Gerry Zank for Gregori. This piece has a bleached walnut veneer and a beautiful travertine top. It features seven drawers with patinated brass pu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine
Asian style red small chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a nice small two drawer and two door cabinet with an Asian style and metal hardware on front
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Early 2000s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Directoire Cherry Wood Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Directoire Cherry Wood Commode exudes the understated elegance for which the style is world renowned! Crafted from old growth seasoned cherry wood to produce a r...
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1890s French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Jacques Quinet chest of drawers in lacquer and mahogany of Rio. France 50's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large chest of drawers with six overhanging drawers in black lacquer. The top and sides are in Rio mahogany and the base in cast aluminum. Jacques Quinet ( 1918-1992 ) France, 1950s.
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1950s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Walnut and Black Marble Top Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous pair of high-end, antique Austrian art nouveau walnut nightstands / pot cupboards with original black marble tops. Note the stunning curvilinear accents on the feet, door ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Antique Louis XV Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stylish and petite Louis XV style two-drawer marquetry commode, with a curved front and sides and a shaped and polished grey-veined marble top. This very attractive chest of drawer...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gustavian Style Swedish 19th Century Three-Drawer Gray Painted and Carved Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest from the 19th century with gray painted finish, three drawers, carved dentil molding and reeded accents. This Swedish Gustavian style chest, hailing f...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Danish Empire Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish early 19th century empire bowfront chest of drawers veneered in elm wood with a beautiful grain pattern.
Four drawers, the top drawer with a geometrical ebonized inlaid in the...
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790
Located in Hudson, NY
Very handsome, 18th century bachelors chest with pull out writing surface.
Made with dense hard mahogany and oak. It may be small but it is heavy and substantial. We'll make peace wi...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Oak, Mahogany
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo commode with four drawers and fantastic shape & proportions. ca 1760 Stockholm, Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Semainier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French Empire mahogany semainier featuring artful neoclassical hardware. Hand-crafted in France circa 1810, this semainier is fitted with seven drawers to provide a dr...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marquetry Rosewood Commode, Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in the region of Normandy, France, this rare smaller scale late eighteenth century Louis XVI period sauteuse chest features a geometric marquetry facade of rosewood, lemon wood...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Anglo Indian Style Mango Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Floral Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo Indian style mango wood chest with four drawers, floral themed bone inlay and bone hardware. Discover the elegance and craftsmanship of this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Beautiful Antique 18th Century Oak Chest Of Five Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful antique 18th century chest of five drawers , made by two short and three long drawers with brass swan handles standing on shapped ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish late Baroque secretaire in original gorgeous blue/green patinated color with slant front desk with a fitted interior over the two long and two smaller drawer bas...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Miniature chest of drawers, end of 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
Miniature chest of drawers made of walnut with small square pointed feet and brass knobs. The chest of drawers was restored and polished by hand.
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Late 18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Three Drawer Commode with Bronze 'Fist' Drawer Pulls
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A simple and elegant 19th century commode, finished in beautiful wood veneer. Opening with two deep and wide drawers below a shallower one, its proportions make it an ideal piece for...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning Louis XVI French chest! The tone and detail in the wood is beautiful and is the perfect focal point at the center of the chest. The marble top is gorgeous as well,...
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1880s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Model U391 Bar Cabinet by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The furniture was designed by Bohumil Landsman in the 1960s. It was produced by the Jitona Soběslav furniture factory in the Czech Republic. Originally, the piece of furniture was used as a chiffonier. During the renovation, the function of the furniture was changed to an alcohol bar...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Oak, Walnut
Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative German antique painted chest of drawers. Beautiful patina and interesting design. Very unique!
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19th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Fancher Furniture Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Fancher Walnut and Oak Bachelor Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet with adjustable shelf. Measure 34.25" in width, 29.5" in height and 18" in depth. Very good vintage conditi...
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20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI nightstands
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of Louis XVI three-drawer nightstands with geometric inlays
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of George III Mahogany D-Shaped Commodes
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY D-SHAPED COMMODES, CIRCA 1800.
Each with three drawers fitted with their original brass handles between reeded three-corner columns with stiff-lea...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Kingwood, Satinwood, Marble & Ormolu Lingerie Chest 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French lingerie chest offers marble top case with kingwood facing, satinwood, floral marquetry inlay, seven drawers, ormolu mounts and raised on cabriole legs, 19th centur...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Finnish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
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1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Regency Burr-Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A FINE REGENCY BURR-MAPLE CHEST OF DRAWERS BY GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820.
With five mahogany-lined drawers. Original handles and locks.
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
19th Century French Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe French commode made from Chestnut. The top is wonderfully grained and banded and has a beveled edge. The case has simple and elegant sides and for drawers...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Black Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier black walnut commode. Featuring a gorgeous wood grain, a beautiful finish and 3 drawers for storage. Fabulous!!
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Side Chests in Oak, in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1972
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Side chests - In the style of Gio Ponti
1972
L86xP41,5xH80cm
Chain and brass.
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1970s European Other Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian retro 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.
This chest of drawers can be used in any...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Broyhill Burl Wood Gentlemen’s Chest
By Broyhill
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Gentleman’s chest. Made by the iconic Broyhill group and tagged in the drawer. Beautiful Burl wood cabinet with gorgeous wood grain detail. Coordinating piece...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis Philippe Ash Commode with Gray Marble Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
A classic Louis Philippe commode in dramtically grained ash. Four wide drawers plus an extra hidden drawer in the plinth! The ash has very good color and patina, and the marble is ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Century Inlaid Wood Antique French Louis XV Style Chest Of Drawers, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French chest of drawers from the first half of the 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, in Louis XV style, pleasantly adorned with geometric inlay in walnut and...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Maison Romeo Chest of Drawers in Maple Bronze and Pink Lacquer
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Maison Romeo small chest of drawers from the 1980s with brass inlay bronze dore pulls and pink-blush lacquer.
These very decorative chest are small and could be used as b...
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20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Chest of drawers in White Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This dresser has six drawers and it is made of white rock crystal marquetry with brass trims.
The base is in brushed brass.
The interior is in light oak veneer.
The dimensions of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rock Crystal, Stone, Brass
Modern Nilo Nightstands Bedside Tables White Onyx Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstands, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Nilo Nightstand brings nature into your interior space thro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of Walnut Cabinets by Kipp Stewart, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your interior with the timeless allure of these exquisite Walnut cabinets, masterfully crafted by the renowned Kipp Stewart for Drexel in the mid-20th century. Embodying the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Black Lacquered Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French black lacquered Louis Philippe commode. Featuring a lovely hand painted design including flowers and birds. So...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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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