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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-20th Century
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...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Rosewood by Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian chest of drawers in rosewood by Arne Vodder. Perfect condition.
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1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Maple Louver Front Chest
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century maple louver front chest with 6 drawers in descending size. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Stunning Chest of Drawers by André Sornay, Art Déco, France, circa 1932
Located in Paris, FR
Rare veneer varnished chest of drawers by André Sornay (1902-2000). Black lacquered wood base and handles with gilded brass nailing. Six drawers. Trace of signature on the base. And...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Classic Bedside Table, Side Table in Biedermeier Style, Maple Root R
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic bedside table, side table in Biedermeier style, maple root, opens to the right Maple root veneer on solid wood. High rectangular left...
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20th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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

Midcentury Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Torino, Piemonte
1950s Italian sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, rosewood with herringbone veneer, feet and handles in brass, top in green glass. Recently restored.
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Russel Wright Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch High Chest Dresser Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Wright Conant ball Mid-Century Modern solid blonde birch high chest dresser mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Birch

1940s Carlton House Mahogany Chest on Chest Of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Very rare 1940s Carlton House mahogany chest on chest of drawers. Rock solid red mahogany wood. Fruitwood drawers. Heavy duty drop pull antique brass han...
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Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome French Louis XVI style carved walnut chest. Circa 1910. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
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1910s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´S, Czech
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard-cabinet, catalogue No. U-450, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It´s made of beechwood, veneer, plywood and laminate. In very good condition. The cabinet comes from...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bombe Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A gorgeous, exquisitely crafted antique Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commode ornamented with chiseled and gilded bronze throughout. Hand crafted in France during the early 20th cen...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Small Mid Century Two-Door Lowboard on Black Base
Located in Ulm, DE
Two-door mid century lowboard on black base high gloss lacquered, probably ash stained 1960s Dimensions: Width: 91 cm height: 59 cm depth: 45 cm.
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1930s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley Mid-Century Walnut and Leather 7-Drawer Chests
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 7-drawer chests with walnut veneer, and drawers in graduating size with thin plywood drawer pulls on the sides of each drawer front, resting on a brown l...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chest of Drawers in Polychromed Wood in Blue Tones with Iron Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Chest of drawers in Polychromed wood in blue tones with iron handles.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV Provincial style painted commode or chest of drawers with wonderful details. Painted wood with trim detailed, decorative hardware.
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Walnut Louver Front 6-Drawer Commode / Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 6-drawer walnut louver front commode / chest with a dark stained lacquered finish. (Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Chest or End Table or Night Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined mid century modern chest, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, American. circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a small chest, end table, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted satinwood and tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout floral Marquetry two-drawer commode of bombé serpentine form, ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Walnut Low Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut low chest of drawers with three sets of four drawers, one set wider and central, flanked on either side by two narrower sets of drawers. (EDWARD WORMLEY F...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Wood Chest of Drawers Circle Decor, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Massive wood chest of drawers or commode circle decor, italian design nice wood assembly construction. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern, scandinavian, contemporary design.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Campaign Style Maple 3-Drawer Chest / Filing Cabinet, Circa 1950s
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful vintage Campaign style maple 3-drawer chest of drawer or filing cabinet, Circa. Beautiful vintage condition. Original hardware. Measures 16" W x 17.5" D x 36.5" H W5031922.
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests, Dressers Bedside Stands, Opposing, Refinished
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chests, dressers bedside stands, opposing, refinished A pair of finely constructed John Stuart or John Widdicomb fashioned opposing chest of drawers. E...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Rare 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern dresser features a dark painted finish, round brass pulls, cone-shaped legs and brass sabots, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Pair of Biedermeier Style Nightstands with Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of country house style bedside cabinets or nightstands. Tall cabinets with four drawers plenty of room for storage. Possibly Swedish. Highly d...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Petite Commode or Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical style hand painted petite commode or side table. Even the drawer interior is painted! It does have a key. Even though this looks early, it is more li...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall vintage Chinese black lacquered elm wood chest from the late 20th century with six drawers and wooden pulls. Created in China during the second half of the 20th century, this tall chest, made of recovered elmwood, exhibits a thoroughly contemporary design. The chest features a rectangular top with beveled accents, slightly overhanging a perfectly organized façade. Six drawers (two small ones over four larger ones) with wooden pulls, make up that façade. The dark lacquer covering the elmwood creates a robust and radiant patina reminding us of the centuries old traditional Chinese mastery in lacquered wood. The sides are made of recessed panels while the back is sans black lacquer. The ensemble is raised on a simple rail base. Thanks to its great combination of contemporary design and traditional technique, this large Chinese vintage dark lacquered elmwood chest...
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Vintage Rustic Knotty Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Rustic chest of drawers. A beautiful simple shape with carved column on the sides. Big and impressive. Perfect as a chest or even as ...
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Late 20th Century North American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Low Chest in Rosewood and Tiles, of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This low chest in rosewood and tiles epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of Danish design from the 1960s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Chest of Drawers in Lacquer and Brass, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in cream lacquer and gilt brass. Work realized in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Nightstand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bedside chest, commode, or side table By Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut and oak, with original brass hardware. Measur...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they appear to have 3 drawers to the front, the bottom 2 drawer fronts have a combined fall fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Hickory White Odyssey Picked Oak Demilune 3 Drawer Granite Top Chest Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Hickory White Odyssey Collection modern bedside table. A demilune form made from pickled oak with three dovetailed drawers and a granite top.
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Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Granite

Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set, Dresser, Chest, Nightstand, West Michigan Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Bedroom Set, Dresser, Chest, Nightstand, West Michigan Furniture Co. Bedroom set comprised of a chest, dresser and nightstand. All pieces are built with a fine grained walnut that has been fully refinished with ebonized columns and restored bronze button pulls. This lovely, sleek and stylish bedroom set can be purchased in part or complete. In 1889 Frank W. Hadden, George P. Hummer and Frank Metz...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Rococo Style Art Deco Style Commode
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Rococo bureau with marble top and legs in matte black. Front and side in an Art Deco black and white graphic pattern. Fine original fittings in s...
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1950s Swedish Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Cabinet by Willy Van der Meeren & Eric Lemesre for Tubax, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Willy Van der Meeren; Eric Lemesre; Tubax; Cabinet; Belgian Design; Mid-Century Modern; Patina; Wood; Metal; Belgium; 1950's; An early example of Industrial Design from the Belgium modernist stream, designed by Willy Van Der Meeren & Eric Lemesre for Tubax. On the left, wooden shelves are covered by a red metal door, on the right a large grey metal door opens up to a big open space. The coloured metal sliding doors...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dressers by Frantisek Mezulanik, Nový Domov, 1970´S, Set of Two
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This dresser for bedding was designed by Czechoslovak architect František Mezulánik for Nový Domov company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It can be also used as a TV ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Beech

French Louis XV Style Lacquered and Bronze Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XV style lacquered and bronze commode, Maison Jansen attributed. This outstanding French black lacquer six drawer commode or chest is heavily inlaid and trimmed with b...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

B. P. John Maple Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is a B. P. John Maple Chest of Drawers from the 1960s in good vintage condition. All dovetail drawers open and close smoothly. Measures 34 inches in width and...
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

1950s John Widdicomb Louis XV Style Bombay Hand Painted Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
John Widdicomb Louis XV Style Bombe hand painted commode. Approximate measurements are 40W x 19D x 31.25H.
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal chest of drawers. Beautiful thicker rattan in a beautiful honey brown color. Chic braided trim along the edge. Bras...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Cane Organic Mid-Century Chest of Drawers, 1970, Italy
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing mid-century bamboo, rattan and wicker cabinet with two drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s. A fantastic item that will be a perfect additi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Decorative and Rare Chest of Drawers or Console in Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid softwood. Art Deco chest of drawers with 4 drawers. The entire body was veneered with root Veneer. Shellac hand polished.
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Commode in Zebra Wood, Mahogany and Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Large commode with six drawers, solid wood with zebra wood veneer, French polish. Solid mahogany feet, polished brass handles and hardware. Italy, circa 1945 Measures: Depth 4...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Highboy Dresser by Lane Mid-Century Modern Brutalist
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Mid-Century Modern Brutalist highboy dresser by Lane Conditio...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Two Door 9 Drawers Chest Dresser Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Two Door 9 Drawers Chest Dresser Credenza MINT and Stunning!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Teak Chest of Drawers with 4 Drawers of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak chest of drawers with four drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. With its characteristic teak material, the chest of drawers radiates warmth and n...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 42 inches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstands By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture USA, 1950s Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum hardware. Measures: 16" W x 19" D x 31.63" H. Professionally refinished. Excellent condition. Matching chest of drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

4 Drawers Embossed Leather Top Burl Wood File Cabinet Credenza w/ Key MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass pulls 4 drawers embossed leather top burl wood file cabinet credenza w/ key MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak chiffon chest of drawers produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Measures: height 104 cm, width 78 cm, depth 40 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Burl Chrome Nightstand End Table Possibly Ello or Pace
Located in New York, NY
Chic burl and chrome stand having bright chrome sides with high gloss burl drawer fronts and top surface. The cabinet has three drawers, and is well co...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Widdicomb Modern Three Drawer Beige Painted Wooden Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century beige painted walnut bedside table / nightstand with three drawers with circular beige painted drawer pulls resting on four square legs. (Widdicomb Modern...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paint

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

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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