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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Late 18th Century Blue Painted Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls.
It has been given an exceptional new professional aqua blue layered...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Indian Campaign Style Chest on Chest With Brass Inlay Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century Anglo-Indian rosewood campaign two-piece chest on chest by the renowned M. Hayat & Bros. of Peshawar, Pakistan. Originally designed as a buffet and silver chest, it could...
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1960s Pakistani Anglo-Indian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Donald Deskey Streamlined Art Deco Chests, USA, Circa 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Donald Deskey Streamlined Art Deco Chests, USA, Circa 1930s
A striking matched pair of Art Deco chests are iconic examples of the streamlined modern aesthetic championed by ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Chest of Drawers in Walnut Burl and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, chest of drawers, walnut burl, brass, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930
An exceptional commode designed by Gaetano Borsani, foun...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Demilune Commode or Console
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XVI style marquetry demilune commode made of mahogany with inlaid veneers of mahogany, walnut and exotic woods. Fine craftsmanship with bookmatched v...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique British 19th Century Two-Piece Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid Victorian era two piece British campaign chest in solid mahogany with brass flush mount handles and cabinet lifts.
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers of Pine by Danish Furniture Maker 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers.
The frame and drawers are made of solid pine, the top and side are made of plywood.
Designed and made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s
The chest of drawers is really cozy with round corners and fits well with modern Scandinavian decor as well as the more international style.
It is fine and does not take up much space in a small apartment...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Plywood
Pair of Glamorous Mirrored Hollywood Regency Style Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Mirrored. 3 drawers. 26 1/2" h x 33 7/8" w x 18 1/4" d.
Condition
Chips in mirror panels. Crack in panel on bottom drawer near handle. Missing panels on two legs. Mirror loss. Scratc...
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1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A beautiful French or Belgian provincial chest of drawers from the 1st half of the 19th century. Made from solid oak. Restored and bleached.
Made in the traditional gallery construc...
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Mid-19th Century European French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century British Military Campaign Camphor Wood Chest With Brass Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British Military Campaign chest in authentic condition with original hardware present. Beautiful old patina intact with an amazing grain and aroma of Camphor wood. Some age and ...
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1870s English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It has been used in stores since the Edo period in the Tohoku region, and it is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period.
The material is ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier / Louis Philippe, around 1845. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut ven...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Spruce, Walnut
$4,019 Sale Price
41% Off
1940s Japanese vintage wooden tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi organic Japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Vintage Isho Tansu, clothes chest of drawers - fully made of quality Sugi cedar with unique, marble-like grains.
Manufactured in circa 1940s, estimate from the style, techni...
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1940s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
19th Century Pair of White Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative pine Gustavian chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved flourish, raised on four tapered fluted feet.
Restored, later professionally pain...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Resin, Wood
$2,792 Sale Price
82% Off
19th-Century French Louis Philippe Commode in Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-century French Louis Philippe commode in burled walnut with original marble top. No locks are present. Newer Brass Escutcheons.
39"h x 51"w x 23 5/8"d
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912).
The aged texture of the cedar wood gives this chest a sense of depth and warmth. The black urushi (Ja...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$1,168 Sale Price
35% Off
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered. Louis Philippe style, with grey marble top.
There is one key with this piece, the key fits on all for drawers.
The ...
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Louis Philippe Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this fine antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the mid-19th century. Crafted from solid walnut, this chest of drawers boasts a sturdy constructio...
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19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,782 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair French Ormolu Mounted Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Commodes, François Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Commodes with marble tops, after François Boucher. Decorated with richly detailed Chinoiserie scenes after designs by François ...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Located in New York, NY
A charming 5-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlays.
Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Teak
Joe Colombo work trolley Boby 1970s
Located in bari, IT
An elegant and at the same time practical and useful work trolley, model Boby, this one designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast. Designed for ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers. The drawers fit A4 size magazines and documents.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian period Chemist Apothecary drawers - No2
Located in Malton, GB
This is a rare surviving piece that we found in an old chemist in Nottingham, England. It dates to the early 19th century and is complete with its original labels. It also has a wond...
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in walnut The entire case is made up from wonderfully grained book matched walnut veneer. Constructed of four draw...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming small-scale Gustavian chest painted in soft, muted tones with clean lines and subtle neoclassical details—perfect for adding understated Swedish elegance and practical sto...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Bedside Chests, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" bedside chests
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Each measures: 21.5"W x 20"D x 28"H.
Mahogany, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Cushman Bar Harbor Colonial Creations Six Drawer Dresser model 5454
Located in New York, NY
Cushman Colonial Bar harbor six drawer chest of drawers, model 5454, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition. The chest features two smaller drawers, over four large...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful piece, it is made of mahogany with brass around the drawers and the sides. It has a Sainte-Anne marble top.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century Italian Louis XV Inlaid Wood Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the mid-18th century, Louis XV period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteristics suggest th...
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
$5,674 Sale Price
20% Off
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection"
USA, Late 20th century
Carved ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Hand Painted French Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1950s hand painted French bombe chest. It has a nice, large scale and is in very good condition. It is unmarked.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from an farmer's Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally beautiful marquetry inlaid commode 'à Ressaut' opening with two wide drawers, and crafted in the Louis XVI style.
This very decorative late 18th century chest of dr...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Breathtaking Vintage Cane Bullnose Commode, Italy, c 1980 - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent bullnose commode, Italy, c 1980. Exquisite design and execution. Stout solid hardwood case construction veneered in diagonally applied cane with accents in Birdseye Map...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty late 18th century Danish serpentine front oak commode on shaped cabriole feet. 1780.
Code: 8927
Dimensions:
W: 44" (111.8 cm)
H: 20" (50.8 cm)
D: 28" (71.1 cm)
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18th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with Artisanal's exquisite black mother of pearl four - drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication.
Adorned with intricate foliate motifs patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional mother of pearl inlay, honouring the ancient craft of decorated furniture. Finished with sleek glass knobs, it exudes a contemporary charm while retaining its classic allure
How It’s Made:
Handcrafted with meticulous care, each piece is a true masterpiece, created through a traditional inlay process. It features over 2,000 small pieces of mother of pearl, carefully shaped into leaf or custom patterns. Each piece is precisely glued onto the surface to form the intricate design, followed by the application of color to enhance its beauty.
Handcrafted in India by the artisans of Artisanal.
For added safety during transit, we pack the legs and knobs separately, ensuring your chest arrives in pristine condition.
Indulge in luxury and elevate your space with our mother of pearl inlay chest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Hickory Chair Georgian Solid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front four-drawer dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Hickory Chair, "Historical James River Plantations...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Mahogany English Georgian Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century mahogany Georgian chest of drawers
Made from mahogany with four drawers, featuring brass hardware over bracket feet.
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs....
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
American Federal style bow front mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware, early 21st century. Made by Baker Furniture Company, part of the Historic Charleston Collection. With ...
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Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" High Chest Dresser Console
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" Campaign High Chest Dresser Console MINT
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Provincial French Country Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Antique Provincial French Chest with good size and fine traditional form. Oak construction on four carved Louis XV style feet. The chest with barbed and scalloped front features t...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cassettiera 6 cassetti, in vetro blu zaffiro, oro, blu, specchio, disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
Scopri la nostra esclusiva cassettiera artigianale, un vero gioiello dell'arte italiana. Ogni dettaglio di questo mobile è frutto di un'abilità artigianale senza pari: i sei cassetti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers from Castle Carlsruhe
Located in Greven, DE
"Egyptian chest of drawers" from Carlsruhe Castle Silesia
Wroclaw
Curly maple, maple burl
circa 1810
Probably Breslau around 1810, after a model from "La Mésangère" published in 18...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s
Features a beautiful sculpted Mid Century Modern Design, with curved legs, a gorgeous walnut wood gr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Chest with Six Drawers, 1960s – Netherlands
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Chest with Six Drawers, 1960s – Netherlands
Description: Enhance your living space with this stylish vintage chest, designed by an unknown designer and manufactured in the N...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$351 Sale Price
65% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Inlaid Wood and Gilded Bronze Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare france of the period Napoleon III antique majestic chest of drawers. Characterized by a rounded shape on the front and slender wavy l...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$32,611 Sale Price
20% Off
Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings the timeless elegance of Murano glass into your home. This unique piece is not jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$5,201 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Louis XVI 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century with two drawers and inlaid banding. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century showcases timeless elegance and superb craftsmanship. Crafted from various types of walnut, this commode features two drawers adorned with delicate inlaid banding that beautifully surrounds both the drawers and the rectangular top. The dovetail drawers, equipped with classical brass hardware, reflect meticulous attention to detail and historical authenticity.
The commode stands gracefully on tapered legs, enhancing its refined silhouette. The natural aging expected in a piece from the 19th century adds to its character and charm, making it a captivating addition to any interior space. The warm tones of the walnut, combined with the inlaid designs, create a piece that is both functional and decorative.
Ideal for use in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, this Louis XVI style commode offers ample storage while serving as a striking focal point. Its timeless design complements both classic and contemporary interiors, allowing it to blend seamlessly with a variety of décor styles. Whether used to store linens, clothes, or cherished keepsakes, this antique Italian walnut commode...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Birdseye Maple & Ebony Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
A classic antique Biedermeier chest of drawers in blonde burled maple & ebony.
The drawers are flanked by ebony columns that nicely highlight the blonde wood veneers & inlaid trim. M...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Ebony
Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Neoclassic Bird's Eye Maple Four Drawer Chest, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic four drawer chest in the French Restoration taste. The case employs both solid and veneered bird’s-eye maple in choice selection of overall pattern. The top is ma...
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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the Meiji era (1868-1912).
Featuring a slim design, it offers practical storage with six drawers.
The wood shows areas where the f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$800 Sale Price
42% Off
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th Century Pair of Italian Bidermeir Style Chests of Drawers Commodes
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Italian chests of drawers made in the late 19th or early 20th century, in the Biedermaier style. They are made of walnut wood and the marquetry is fruit tree wood. Each one...
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Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Ca. 1820 Federal Era Trompe L'oeil Painted Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
American Federal era chest of drawers in its original trompe l’oeil mustard painted finish, ca. 1820.
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1820s American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,275 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
A Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut, crafted around 1820. The three-drawer piece stands on square feet and features a minimalist design with smooth crossbars and a book-matche...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dresser or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dresser, chest of drawers, or commode
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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