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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1920s
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers painted in dusty antique yellow, typical of the Scandinavian taste for light palettes...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Red Chest with Faux Marble Painted Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Painted Top Hand carved, hand painted and hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian red toned color. The clean lines and elegance of this 3 d...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Red Chest with Faux Marble Painted Top

Swedish Gustavian Red Chest with Faux Marble Painted Top

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...
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19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake

A Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
the handsome chest constructed during the Golden Age of Danish furniture (1800-1850) and composed of well-figured mahogany veneer fitted with three drawers inlaid with neoclassical d...
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Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
A Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers

A Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany Veneer, 19th century Napoleon III RESTAURED
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire chest of drawers in mahogany veneer, 19th century Three drawers plus one under the gray marble top, columns on the uprights with gilt bronze capitals, cm 129x61,5x89 condic...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany Veneer, 19th century Napoleon III RESTAURED
Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany Veneer, 19th century Napoleon III RESTAURED

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany Veneer, 19th century Napoleon III RESTAURED

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
XIX Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830-1835 Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with spectacular mahogany veneer which is laid absolutely symmetrically and runs a...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style light-grey painted chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century. Each chest features a black painted rectangular top with canted cor...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Baroque Styled 19th Century Portuguese Commode
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Portuguese baroque style table commode with two drawers, vegetative marquetry skirt and bombée legs, three drawer and gilded hardware
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Baroque Styled 19th Century Portuguese Commode
Baroque Styled 19th Century Portuguese Commode

Baroque Styled 19th Century Portuguese Commode

Biedermeier Satin Birch and Walnut Commode, Austria c1825
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
BIEDERMEIER COMMODE This exquisite three-drawer commode chest of drawers originates from Austria and dates back to the 1820s. Crafted from pine with a combination of satin birch and...
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Satin Birch and Walnut Commode, Austria c1825
Biedermeier Satin Birch and Walnut Commode, Austria c1825

Biedermeier Satin Birch and Walnut Commode, Austria c1825

Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This rare 19th century chest of drawers features a cabriolet skirt and legs, three drawers, and period-appropriate drawing board and metal hardware. It showcases an English-influence...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the darker stained knobs. Bei...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Pine Chest
19th Century English Pine Chest

19th Century English Pine Chest

galbee chest of drawers 19th century Louis xv magnificent patina
By Cabine
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers dating from the 19th century opening with 3 drawers with a superb patina of shapes very decorative
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

galbee chest of drawers 19th century Louis xv magnificent patina
galbee chest of drawers 19th century Louis xv magnificent patina

galbee chest of drawers 19th century Louis xv magnificent patina

19th Century Painted Petite Bombe Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A painted Italian commode
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted Petite Bombe Commode
19th Century Painted Petite Bombe Commode

19th Century Painted Petite Bombe Commode

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest & Cupboard
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A high quality 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest & Cupboard with panelled sides, standing over three mahogany lined drawers with brass handles, a cupboard with two adjustable she...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest & Cupboard
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest & Cupboard

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest & Cupboard

19th Century Chinese Wooden Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century Chinese wooden chest of drawers is a magnificent example of traditional Eastern craftsmanship. Constructed from sturdy wood, it has weathered the test of time to of...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Wooden Chest Of Drawers
19th Century Chinese Wooden Chest Of Drawers

19th Century Chinese Wooden Chest Of Drawers

19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak 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 four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet

19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant two-tier chest of drawers with bronze fittings, curved front and square tapered feet. The chest of drawers has been repainted and given an antique patina. The decorations are...
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19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Softwood

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century
Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century

19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany ca. 1820 The chest with three drawers is standing on four solid block feets. Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Continuous grain from the...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers

19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers

F.Sage&Co London Beautiful English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
By Frederick Sage & Co.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this amazing Military Campaign Chest of Drawers made by Frederick Sage&Company London . It is a great size and is a very useful item. It comes apart in two main p...
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

F.Sage&Co London Beautiful English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
F.Sage&Co London Beautiful English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers

F.Sage&Co London Beautiful English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers

Late 19th Century Vintage Faux Marble Painted Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This chest has been decorated with faux marble paint.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Vintage Faux Marble Painted Chest
Late 19th Century Vintage Faux Marble Painted Chest

Late 19th Century Vintage Faux Marble Painted Chest

French Empire Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning French Empire Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Walnut Commode, mid 19th century. The commode has a rounded corner gray marble top, over a setback divided frieze drawer, above three...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Walnut Commode
French Empire Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Walnut Commode

French Empire Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Walnut Commode

19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare French Empire period chest of drawers, in walnut wood with keyholes and gilded brass handles, the chest of drawers has two drawers and a top secret at the top, the sides are f...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode

19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1825/30 Walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Half cupboard, Biedermeier around 1825/30, walnut veneered, 1 hinged door, 1 drawer, shelves, restored condition, shellac hand polish Height: 152 cm, width: 73 cm, depth 41.5 cm
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1825/30 Walnut
Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1825/30 Walnut

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1825/30 Walnut

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835 cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835, cherry veneered, 1 hinged door with neo-Gothic pointed arch panel, 1 drawer, rounded sides, shelves, restored condition, shell...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Cherry

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835 cherrywood
Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835 cherrywood

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835 cherrywood

Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of French 19th Century commodes in the Louis XV style. The curved solid wood bodies are adorned with glossy lacquered marquet...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry

Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in London, GB
Japan, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in pine wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 19th century French Commode is made of burl of walnut with a Sainte-Anne marble top. Simple and elegant.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode

No Reserve
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe. Furniture in good condition, currently undergoing renovation. Dimensions: height 144 cm / width 65 cm / depth 51 cm
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1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century

Chest of drawers - bar, Northern Europe, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - post from around 1870, Northern Europe. Dimensions: height 152 cm / width 61 cm / depth 40 cm
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1870s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers - bar, Northern Europe, around 1870.
Chest of drawers - bar, Northern Europe, around 1870.

Chest of drawers - bar, Northern Europe, around 1870.

19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century Louis Philip chest of drawers! The burled wood has exquisite design and is such a feast for the eye! Simple brass knobs and keyholes add the perfect ...
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1880s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest

19th Century Louis Philippe Chest

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a banded top above an arrangement of two short over two...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Late 19th Century Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice form for this French commode
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Serpentine Front Chest
Late 19th Century Serpentine Front Chest

Late 19th Century Serpentine Front Chest

19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the darker stained knobs. Bei...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Pine Chest
19th Century English Pine Chest

19th Century English Pine Chest

French Neoclassic Painted Commode w/Original Marble Top, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded corners at front...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Neoclassic Painted Commode w/Original Marble Top, 19th C
French Neoclassic Painted Commode w/Original Marble Top, 19th C

French Neoclassic Painted Commode w/Original Marble Top, 19th C

French 19th Century Empire Small Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Charming Small Empire Commode is made of mahogany with a black marble top. It has bronze rings around the columns. Easy to place anywhere.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Empire Small Commode
French 19th Century Empire Small Commode

French 19th Century Empire Small Commode

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers in the Georgian style, the moulded edge top above four graduated oak lined drawers with the original brass engraved swan nec...
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1880s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers This chest of drawers was made in Genoa in the second half of the nineteenth century, in the characteristic style ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers

19th Century French Empire Chest With Black Columns
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This tall, handsome chest is so beautiful. Would look great in any room.
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Empire Chest With Black Columns
19th Century French Empire Chest With Black Columns

19th Century French Empire Chest With Black Columns

Late 19th Century Victorian Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Victorian solid Oak Commode / Chest of Drawers. Three functioning drawers with dovetail joints construction and nce patina. Measures 40" in...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Victorian Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century Victorian Oak Commode Chest of Drawers

Late 19th Century Victorian Oak Commode Chest of Drawers

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a splendid three drawer chest with an interesting configuration of drawers. The top drawer is shallow and the middle one is the deepest. The bottom drawer is just in-betwee...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers

Pine Chest of Three Drawers

19th Century English Wooden Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Iron Fitting
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Wooden Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Iron Fittings
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Wooden Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Iron Fitting
19th Century English Wooden Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Iron Fitting

19th Century English Wooden Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Iron Fitting

Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut Regency style Bow Chest of Drawers. This Pretty Chest of Drawers is Raised upon Splay Feet and Features a Shaped Frieze. The Chest of Drawers Having 4 Mahogany Lined Graduated...
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1920s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front
Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front

Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode features the tailored lines and understated elegance of the bre...
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode

Collection of 3 French Pastry Shop Counters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of merchant painted counters from a 19th Century French pastry shop. This rare and outstanding group of counters would transform your everyday...
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19th Century French Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Collection of 3 French Pastry Shop Counters
Collection of 3 French Pastry Shop Counters

Collection of 3 French Pastry Shop Counters

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Elegant and ref...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And Marble
Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And Marble

Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And Marble

Early 19th Century Empire Chest with Painted Faux Marble Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Empire 3 Drawers Chest with Painted Faux Marble Top, Early 19th Century Hand carved, hand painted and hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian red toned color. The clean lines and el...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Empire Chest with Painted Faux Marble Top
Early 19th Century Empire Chest with Painted Faux Marble Top

Early 19th Century Empire Chest with Painted Faux Marble Top

Fine Quality American Made Inlaid Walnut William and Mary Style Tall Chest
By Empire Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic cabinet made in Rockford, Illinois during the greatest time of American furniture companies that really made innovative and incredible replicas of some of the wor...
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1920s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Satinwood, Walnut

Fine Quality American Made Inlaid Walnut William and Mary Style Tall Chest
Fine Quality American Made Inlaid Walnut William and Mary Style Tall Chest

Fine Quality American Made Inlaid Walnut William and Mary Style Tall Chest

Pair, Long Gray Painted Pine Chests of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, long pine chest of two drawers with newer, professionally applied light dove gray painted and distressed finish which fits the age and grace of the pair. The unique size of 4.5...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair, Long Gray Painted Pine Chests of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Pair, Long Gray Painted Pine Chests of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40

Pair, Long Gray Painted Pine Chests of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40

Antique English Burl Walnut Two-Over-Three Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine and colorful English Chest with interesting angle cut veneer on the top two drawers and all drawers having subtle banding. The dove-tail constructed drawers all w...
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl

Antique English Burl Walnut Two-Over-Three Bachelor’s Chest
Antique English Burl Walnut Two-Over-Three Bachelor’s Chest

Antique English Burl Walnut Two-Over-Three Bachelor’s Chest

Neoclassic French Wooden Commode w/its Original Hardware, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical four drawer commode, with its original metal hardware and accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, whic...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Neoclassic French Wooden Commode w/its Original Hardware, 19th Century
Neoclassic French Wooden Commode w/its Original Hardware, 19th Century

Neoclassic French Wooden Commode w/its Original Hardware, 19th Century

Pretty Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th C Italian two drawer commode with original paint finish and a faux marble top. 1860. Reference: 8328 Dimensions 44.5 inches (113 cms) Wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) Deep 36....
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pretty Italian Painted Commode
Pretty Italian Painted Commode

Pretty Italian Painted Commode

Pair of Moorish Inlaid Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Moorish Inlaid Two-Drawer Commodes, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Moorish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Moorish Inlaid Commodes
Pair of Moorish Inlaid Commodes

Pair of Moorish Inlaid Commodes

Circa 1830 Country French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers
By Louis Philippe
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 country French Louis Philippe commode chest of drawers. 5 drawers including plinth drawer & fold-down front secretaire drawer with nice old leather writing surface & 3 dra...
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Circa 1830 Country French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers
Circa 1830 Country French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers

Circa 1830 Country French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers

Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
Regency period bow front tallboy chest on chest. The top chest boasts a detailed arcaded gothic cornice above an ebony and boxwood stringing and a 2 over 3 configuration. The base ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Chest on Chest
Bow Front Chest on Chest

Bow Front Chest on Chest

19th Century French Marble Top Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An Important Louis XVI Style Commode by Henry Dasson After the Design by Adam Weisweiler For the King's Cabinet at Saint-Cloud Constructed from mahogany and incorporating well-cast...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Marble Top Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson
19th Century French Marble Top Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson

19th Century French Marble Top Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of four drawers and original iron hardware. You can use like a commode or chest of drawers This elegant console was crafted in Spain, circa ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers

Italian Louis XVI style painted chest
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Delightful painted Italian chest in the Louis XVI Style. very early 19th c. Highly decorative. Cream painted drawers with blue and gold border detailing. Pale blue frame with go...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood, Paint

Italian Louis XVI style painted chest
Italian Louis XVI style painted chest

Italian Louis XVI style painted chest

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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