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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: Early 1900s
Louis XV Commode In Veneer And Gilded Bronzes, Rance Marble, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Commode In Veneer And Gilded Bronzes, Rance Marble, 18th Century
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18th Century European Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Commode In Veneer And Gilded Bronzes, Rance Marble, 18th Century
Louis XV Commode In Veneer And Gilded Bronzes, Rance Marble, 18th Century

Louis XV Commode In Veneer And Gilded Bronzes, Rance Marble, 18th Century

Dutch Pine Roll Top Cabinet Country House Style Original Scumbled paint C1900
Located in Southampton, GB
Very useful pine Roll Top Storage Cabinet with original, scumbled paint. Inside are 2 seperated compartments, used previously for fire kindlin...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Dutch Pine Roll Top Cabinet Country House Style Original Scumbled paint C1900
Dutch Pine Roll Top Cabinet Country House Style Original Scumbled paint C1900

Dutch Pine Roll Top Cabinet Country House Style Original Scumbled paint C1900

Antique fine quality late 18th Century mahogany batchelor's chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian 18th Century mahogany batchelors chest of drawers. This is a lovely quality chest of drawers. No loose joints or woodworm and the oak lined drawers and...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique fine quality late 18th Century mahogany batchelor's chest of drawers
Antique fine quality late 18th Century mahogany batchelor's chest of drawers

Antique fine quality late 18th Century mahogany batchelor's chest of drawers

French Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XVI 18th - Black Marble Marquetry - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wonderful French chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period, 18th century, with a rectangular black marble top surmounting two drawers, each with two ring handles, resting on square ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XVI 18th - Black Marble Marquetry - France
French Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XVI 18th - Black Marble Marquetry - France

French Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XVI 18th - Black Marble Marquetry - France

Queen Anne Herringbone-Banded Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1710
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An early eighteenth century herringbone-banded figured walnut chest on stand with concave molded drawer to the cornice above two small and three long graduated drawers, the base fit...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Herringbone-Banded Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1710
Queen Anne Herringbone-Banded Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1710

Queen Anne Herringbone-Banded Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1710

Spruce Decorated Dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Comó decorated with floral motifs. Original hardware and handles, fir wood. Restored, good condition. Reference measurements at the frame. More pictures and information at customer'...
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Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fir, Wood

Spruce Decorated Dresser
Spruce Decorated Dresser

Spruce Decorated Dresser

18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore with Original hardware. has CHAPNIS stamped. Piece is gorgeous and pr...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Sycamore, Walnut

18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore

18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, expertly crafted by master ébéniste Jean-Baptiste Lependu from solid oak secondary wood with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu

18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet. Very old and unique piece. See pics
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1740s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet
18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet

18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cherrywood Semanier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a mellow 18th century walnut French Louis XVI semanier with a marble top over seven long drawers, the faces within a raised frame, raised on short round tapered legs.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cherrywood Semanier
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cherrywood Semanier

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cherrywood Semanier

English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale burl walnut satinwood inlaid feather banded chest on chest with a carved molded edge cornice, three upper drawers, six grad...
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1760s English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760

English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760

18th c. Danish Oak Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
Located in Wichita, KS
A Danish chest of drawers from the 18th century in original patina. European oak with traces of original white paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shaped drawers with ...
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18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th c. Danish Oak Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
18th c. Danish Oak Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front

18th c. Danish Oak Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front

French rustic oak chest of drawers 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The perfect combination of functionality and style with this beautiful oak chest of drawers, made in France around 1900. With three spacious drawers, fitted with brass handles, this...
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French rustic oak chest of drawers 1900
French rustic oak chest of drawers 1900

French rustic oak chest of drawers 1900

Early 20th century Art Nouveau dresser with five drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Early 20th-century dresser covered in briarwood with three large drawers and a pair of top drawers. It features onion feet, a worked edge, and a set of original period brass handles...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Art Nouveau dresser with five drawers
Early 20th century Art Nouveau dresser with five drawers

Early 20th century Art Nouveau dresser with five drawers

18th Century Commode from the Louis XIV Regency Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this rare chest of drawers hailing from the Louis XIV Regency era in the 18th century. It has a gracefully curved facade which unfolds with four drawers arranged ...
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Commode from the Louis XIV Regency Period
18th Century Commode from the Louis XIV Regency Period

18th Century Commode from the Louis XIV Regency Period

Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolute work of Art of a nightstand sized Chest of Drawers in pine with Oyster / Laburnum wood finish which dates to the end of the William &...
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Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers

Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers

Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
 A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished interior rests on pull out lopes, above an arrangement four graduating drawers with pi...
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1760s European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest

Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest

French 18th century Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Belmont, MA
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 18th century French Louis XV Bombe Commode, a true embodiment of opulence and sophistication. Elevated on gracefully curved legs ado...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 18th century Louis XV Chest of Drawers
French 18th century Louis XV Chest of Drawers

French 18th century Louis XV Chest of Drawers

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This neoclassical chest of drawers was made in Piedmont in the second half of the 18th century, in carved and lacq...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Natural Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period natural oak commode circa 1790 with four geometric carved drawers. Enhance your living space with this exquisite French Louis XVI period natural oak commode...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Natural Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Décor
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Natural Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Décor

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Natural Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Décor

Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century

Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century

18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and elegant pair of period Louis XVI (1774-1792) French chiffoniers. circa 1780 Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th century, most likely Parisian work, hi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair

18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers. Elaborately hand painted 18th century three drawer Italian chest. Probably Florence....
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.

Late 18th Century Mahogany Single Tall Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th or early 19th century English single tall chest made from mahogany. The top has a crown over a dentil molding, following down to simple sides. The front of the case has f...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Mahogany Single Tall Chest
Late 18th Century Mahogany Single Tall Chest

Late 18th Century Mahogany Single Tall Chest

Rare South African Block Front Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century Cape block front chest. This Dutch colonial chest was made in the Cape using local stinkwood it has the original brass handles and carved paw feet.
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18th Century South African Dutch Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare South African Block Front Chest
Rare South African Block Front Chest

Rare South African Block Front Chest

18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this wonderful Italian chest of drawers originating from the Louis XVI period. Its top displays stunning marquetry that enhances its aesthetic ap...
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy
18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy

18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Rococo commode with original brass pulls, hardware and locks on three bow front drawers. The top drawer has three compartments. Commode top front and sides are contoured. Apron and...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

French 18th Century Regence Lyonnaise Commode Made of Walnut, Bronze dOre Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th century Lyonnaise commode is simply exquisite. The piece is made of walnut in the Regence in style and features three drawers, all with the original bronze d’ore handles and escutcheons. The walnut top is contoured beautifully, and the front, three drawers, scroll feet, and contoured bottom are all beautifully hand carved. This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie and Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

French 18th Century Regence Lyonnaise Commode Made of Walnut, Bronze dOre Mounts
French 18th Century Regence Lyonnaise Commode Made of Walnut, Bronze dOre Mounts

French 18th Century Regence Lyonnaise Commode Made of Walnut, Bronze dOre Mounts

Rococo Period Swedish 1760s Gray Painted Commode with Raised Top and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period commode from circa 1760 with light Gustavian gray painted finish, raised shelf on the top, three drawers and bronze hardware. Immerse yourself in the grace an...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Rococo Period Swedish 1760s Gray Painted Commode with Raised Top and Drawers
Rococo Period Swedish 1760s Gray Painted Commode with Raised Top and Drawers

Rococo Period Swedish 1760s Gray Painted Commode with Raised Top and Drawers

Baroque Drop Leaf Table Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An unique specimen, a very rare chest of drawers of the early Portuguese Baroque with double top convertible into a table, 3 drawers, gilded bronze letterhead and handles, of Italian influence, an example in excellent condition of the style that predecessoed D José...
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Baroque Drop Leaf Table Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Baroque Drop Leaf Table Chest of Drawers, 17th Century

Baroque Drop Leaf Table Chest of Drawers, 17th Century

A Stately Antique English Painted Highboy c1790
Located in Oak Park, MI
A large, beautiful and fine English country 18th century painted mahogany highboy. Displaying a stately row of knobs and graceful bracket feet that are a bit taller than average, giv...
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18th Century English Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Stately Antique English Painted Highboy c1790
A Stately Antique English Painted Highboy c1790

A Stately Antique English Painted Highboy c1790

Antique Bombay Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique Bombay chest! This piece dates to the late 18th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented...
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1780s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Bombay Chest
Antique Bombay Chest

Antique Bombay Chest

French 18th Century Commode A' Portes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very elegant mid-18th century Buffet - Commode A Portes from Northern Italy. Beautifully constructed from painted wood with molded panels to the 2 doors and sides, an interior sli...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Commode A' Portes
French 18th Century Commode A' Portes

French 18th Century Commode A' Portes

END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT AND CHERRY VENEREED CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant chest of drawers veneered in fine walnut and cherry wood. The surface is embellished with sophisticated geometric threads, which give a touch of elegance and refinement. The ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT AND CHERRY VENEREED CHEST OF DRAWERS
END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT AND CHERRY VENEREED CHEST OF DRAWERS

END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT AND CHERRY VENEREED CHEST OF DRAWERS

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 18th century walnut French provincial commode of the Louis XV period. This chest of drawers features three levels with a secret drawer situated between the top two drawers, rea...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode

Coppia comodini Luigi XVI in Legno Arancio, Noce, Acero occhettato con intarsi.
Located in Catania, IT
Coppia di comodini Luigi XVI in arancio, Noce e acero occhettato con intarsi. Risalente alla fine del XVIII secolo o all'inizio del XIX secolo.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Coppia comodini Luigi XVI in Legno Arancio, Noce, Acero occhettato con intarsi.
Coppia comodini Luigi XVI in Legno Arancio, Noce, Acero occhettato con intarsi.

Coppia comodini Luigi XVI in Legno Arancio, Noce, Acero occhettato con intarsi.

Italian Lombard drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s in walnut wood with inlay motif
Located in Barletta, IT
Italian drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s, in walnut wood. It features inlay motifs on the top, 3 large drawers with panels on the bottom, and internal drawers with an open compartme...
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17th Century Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Lombard drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s in walnut wood with inlay motif
Italian Lombard drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s in walnut wood with inlay motif

Italian Lombard drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s in walnut wood with inlay motif

Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers - so-called Commode Mazarine France Walnut, burl wood, etc. First half of 18th century. Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 115 x 66 cm Description: French Regence chest of drawers...
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century

Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century

French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode, sign. J.F. LAPIE (Jean François Lapie ) , with guild stamp, Paris circa 1730. Tulipwood, rosewood an...
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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode
French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode

French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode

Italian chest of drawers from the 1600s in walnut wood
Located in Barletta, IT
Italian walnut chest of drawers from the 1600s. It features a small drawer below the top and 4 large drawers. Origin: Italy, Tuscany Period: 1600 Dimensions: 136x58x106h cm
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17th Century Italian Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian chest of drawers from the 1600s in walnut wood
Italian chest of drawers from the 1600s in walnut wood

Italian chest of drawers from the 1600s in walnut wood

Very charming antique English wooden chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this amazing antique English chest of drawers full of character and history! This stylish wooden chest of drawers/chest of drawers from the mid to late 18th century has a ...
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Very charming antique English wooden chest of drawers, 18th century
Very charming antique English wooden chest of drawers, 18th century

Very charming antique English wooden chest of drawers, 18th century

18th c. Swedish Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish chest of drawers from the 18th century in original paint. European pine wood with traces of aged blue and coral red paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shape...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th c. Swedish Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
18th c. Swedish Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front

18th c. Swedish Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel. Ideal kitchen is...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated drawers, originally with a fitted top drawer, now retaining the slide, decorated with flame book matched veneers. English, circa 1770. Published: Hinkley, F. Lewis: ‘The More Significant Georgian Furniture’, London, 1990, p. 80, pl.136. Footnote: Henry Hill (1741–1778) was a successful cabinet maker, upholsterer, coach maker, decorator, auctioneer and estate agent, who was listed in 15 properties in and around Marlborough, Wiltshire. His commissions were wide ranging from insurance cover, furniture and even the supply of trout and crayfish to Paul Methuen of Corsham Court; upholstery and coach building for Lord Bruce (later Marquis of Ailesbury) of Tottenham Park; another coach for 1st Earl of Radnor...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill

A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill

18th c. German Baroque Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
Located in Wichita, KS
A German chest of drawers from the 18th century in original, natural pine with traces of original paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shaped drawers with original hard...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th c. German Baroque Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
18th c. German Baroque Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front

18th c. German Baroque Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front

Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A small chest of drawers in Vinhático(a special wood from the Madeira Island) with cut-out vegetarist skirt, bombée legs and gilded hardware, a large drawer, wide eyelets, two small ...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century

Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century

A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut corners, with four graduated drawers, orginal brass handels and bracket feet. English, ...
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Late 18th Century French George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers

A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers

French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French provincial carved and bleached oak commode. Circa 1780. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode
French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode

French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode

Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality, this sits on bracket feet, has canted ...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers

French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This commode is made of plain walnut with amazing hardware. The feet are finished with a form of deer feet.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Commode
French 18th Century Commode

French 18th Century Commode

Geometric Dowery Chest, England 1716
Located in Culver City, CA
Geometric Dowery Chest, England 1716 Constructed in pine, chest with single drawer on bottom, original stain and brass studding. 45”L x 20”d x 27”h Ref. CFRN1197
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Geometric Dowery Chest, England 1716
Geometric Dowery Chest, England 1716

Geometric Dowery Chest, England 1716

French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marble Top & 3 Drawers, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marble Top & 3 Drawers, ca. 1790
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marble Top & 3 Drawers, ca. 1790
French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marble Top & 3 Drawers, ca. 1790

French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marble Top & 3 Drawers, ca. 1790

Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful fluted canted corners, having the original brass handles to the drawer fronts and si...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760

Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760

Italian 17th Century Arte Populaire Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific 17th century Arte Populaire Commode - Chest of Drawers from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from poplar and pine woods with 2 drawers, molded panel sides and rais...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Poplar, Pine

Italian 17th Century Arte Populaire Commode
Italian 17th Century Arte Populaire Commode

Italian 17th Century Arte Populaire Commode

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Uncover the historical charm of our Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece dating back to 1780 and hailing from Southern Germany. Crafted with precision from solid walnut,...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets Good conditions Coeval marble Dimensions: W103 x D56 x H85 cm.
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top

18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large baroque chest of drawers ("commode galbée") from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Solid oak wood and veneered. An authentic piece in absolutely elegant puristic design. Sid...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Danish 2 part painted oak serpentine chest of drawers. Great scale. 1760. Reference: 8199 Dimensions 54.5 inches (138 cms) Wide 24.5 inches (62 cms) Deep 50.5 inch...
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18th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

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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