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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1920s
Period: Mid-19th Century
All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
This 2-part antique Japanese tansu has lovely old-patina wood and and attractive hand-forged iron handles and other hardware. It can be used as-shown, stacked or separated and raised on simple metal stands. When separated, the two drawer sets make excellent side chests.
Japanese storage tansu chests...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
A pair of early 20th Century mahogany multi drawer chest's
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of superb quality early 20th Century mahogany multi drawer chest’s that were originally made for the British museum, each chest having a combination of eighteen drawers with t...
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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant door with Lock. Beautifull and solid covetail contruction corners. Patinated back and inside. Chest apperas to h...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table
This attractive Pine Filing Cabinet has 6 drawers, some of these have dividers inside, ...
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1920s Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Victorian Figured Walnut Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts with brass carrying handles likely later. Rectangular with two small drawers over a deep long drawer and two ling drawers. Raised on toupie feet. Drawer fronts are venee...
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1850s English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wooden chest of drawers.
With a terrific old finish.
In cherry wood with a polar secondary, turned wooden pulls, and r...
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Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite Louis XVI-style chest of drawers originates from France and has been crafted around 1860. It boasts a stunning rosewood veneer adorned with marquetry bands made of mah...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Pillar Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, Around 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1860.
Very good condition.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions height 163 cm width 73 cm depth 45 cm.
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1860s Swedish Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV Bombe commode dates back to the 19th century and features elaborately inlaid marquetry work with a floral design that covers the two front drawers as well as ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Eastern European Pine Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Eastern European pine chest, with beautiful honey color and patina, the top has wide molding above three drawers with swan neck pulls and rococo escut...
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1860s Austrian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Mahogany chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with inlay around the edge, four graduated oak lined drawers with the ori...
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1840s British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Continental Pine Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Continental pine three drawer chest, with a pleasant honey color all over, the top has angled front and side edges, drawer sides and bottoms are very thick , typical for this period ...
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1850s Austrian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Oak Large Chest of Three Drawers Painted Gray, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Large chest of three drawers with carved panels from France, circa 1820-1840.
The newer, professionally applied soft gray painted finish (with blue and white undertones) adds a touch of life and interest to this heavy oak chest.
The carved panel drawers, fluted tapered feet and fluted side accents are gently distressed adding to the vintage feel of the dresser.
Expected age-related separation of wood is visible in the drawers and back, but does not impact the strength nor functionality of the dresser.
The three long drawers all function and each have 2 brass pulls for ease of use.
This lovely large French chest of drawers...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish. Note in the photos the slight distressing which compliments its age and brings out touches of the natural oak wood beneath. The graceful cabriolet feet, paneled sides, serpentine front and lower carved medallion all reflect its French country styling. This small dresser may also be used as a nightstand, with two short top drawers over the two longer lower drawers which all function smoothly. This chest of drawers has been restored so it is strong and stable. Any nicks, scratches, separation, etc are simply signs of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this chest.
** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping quotes and timelines are estimates only. Buyer is required to notify us upon purchase if there are interior or exterior stairs, steps, or freight elevators...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint, Wood
19th Century Rococo Blue Painted Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish dresser in Gustavian blue paint with three drawers and original 19th century Bronze Hardware.
This Rococo style chest or drawers is from the mid 1800-hundres. The simplicit...
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1850s Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted chest, this two over three drawer chest has nicely faux wood painting throughout, with original white porcelain knobs, resting on t...
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1860s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Pine, Paint
Italian-Made Vernis Martin French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Buffet Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully made, time-worn Italian take on a French design. The piece has a great original finish and exhibits 100 years of use but does it nicely. The cabinet can be used...
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1920s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Cedar 1860 Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Very large storage space with seven drawers on hidden drawer on the top, twist column details on either side, there are some dents on the top of the chest as seen in pictures. This i...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Anglo Indian Teakwood Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two sections with a rectangular top over two long drawers over two long drawers. All with recessed brass handles. Iron side carrying handles. Ball feet.
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Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Japanned chinoiserie Queen Anne style dresser or chest of drawers
Procured from the Historic Edgecroft Mansion in River Edge, NJ
Made by The Company of Master Craftsmen
USA, circa 1920s
Painted with chinoiserie scenes, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 46.25"W x 20"D x 34"H.
Good original vintage condition.
The Company of Master Craftsmen was a subsidiary of W. & J. Sloane, a luxury furniture and rug store in New York City that catered to the prominent, including the White House and the Breakers, and wealthy, including the Rockefeller, Whitney, and Vanderbilt...
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1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique miniature Victorian Wellington chest of drawers in burr walnut. This dates from around the 1860-1880 period & is quite a rare item.
It is a charming little item,...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Early American Red Pine Chest of Drawers on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century early American red pine chest of drawers on wheels with pegged joints drawers. Good antique condition. Measures 35.5" in width,...
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Commode Empire France Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Commode Empire France Napoleon III 19th century
Wood and marble
Perfect condition - Original
Measures: 88cm x 63cm x 130cm
Never restored.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Grey German Single Biedermeier Pinewood Chest, Antique Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique German Biedermeier single commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The chest is composed with two large ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 Art Deco period English oak and brass Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer.
This is a nicely mad...
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1920s English Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Restauration Period Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century French Restauration period commode or chest of drawers displays exemplary craftsmanship with a facade of book matched burl walnut, solid walnut panel sides, and is finished with a solid wood top. Three lower drawers of dovetail construction are fitted with bronze drawer pulls detailed with floral motifs and bronze escutcheons...
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Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Restoration Chest with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
Chest, French, from the Restauration period, made of Mahogany. This chest has three dovetailed drawers in façade and one dovetailed drawer concealed in the apron. On top there is a beautiful intact black marble slab.
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1830s French Restauration Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Carved Walnut 19th Century French Provincial Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved walnut 19th century french provincial commode circa 1850.
Stunning example of a mid-19th century french walnut provincial commode. 3 drawers with profusely carved in rosewo...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique Victorian chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
It is o...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Campaign Secretary Chest (Desk), Mid-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful mid-19th century English Campaign Secretaire Chest. The chest is in overall very good condition and appears to retain its original surface (perhaps old refinish),...
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1860s English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian circa 1920's Rosewood with Brass inlay Military Campaign chest of drawers
A very good looking well made and ...
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1920s Indian Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the all original painted finish that makes this chest of drawers from the Swedish countryside a special find.
Note the original brick red paint accented with the blue/green/wh...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fine Quality Handmade Carved Walnut French Louis XV Commode, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a handmade carved walnut French country commode. The piece dates to the 1920s era and is in good condition with minor scuffs and signs o...
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th century Tansu is composed by two overlapping parts. The front has one small door at the center with half-face hinge; the lock can be opened by a key.
The decorations here are quite sober, there are iron inserts at the corners and small handles on the front.
This Tansu is finished in brown, made by keyaki wood.
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Mid-19th Century Korean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Regence Style Palisander Parquetry Inlaid Bow Front Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
With inlaid parquetry top and parquetry inlaid front corner stiles. Very pretty patina and polish. Perfect bed size chest.
The front façade in a shallow bow typical of Regence style...
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Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Palisander
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Chestnut & Ormolu Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional commode sits on round columnar feet over a straight bottom plinth decorated with a brass mount, and is embellished on both sides by carved round columns with decorative bronze rings at the neck and base. The cabinet features three drawers across the front with the original bronze pulls and key holes escutcheons, and a fourth additional drawer dressed with a decorative center brass mount. The surface is dressed with the original black marble top. This chest is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina. The Empire style cabinet...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier Chiffon from Around 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - Biedermeier chiffon from around 1860.
Very good condition, after professional renovation, finished in polish.
Wood: mahogany
Origin : Northern Europe
D...
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1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Silver Leaf Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Venetian chest of drawers with silver leaf finish.
Measurements:
Height: 35.5"
Width: 47"
Depth: 20.5".
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1920s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
WIV Period 7 Drawer Fitted Tall Pedestal Cupboard
By Richard Bridgens
Located in Dereham, GB
WIV period 7 drawer fitted tall pedestal cupboard,
Mahogany top
4 Inset panel sides. The front with:
Single door with inset panel, working lock & key,
Opens to Reveal:
Fitted 7 mahogany Graduated Drawers, with brass inset ring...
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1830s William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted chest, the top with surrounding gallery is painted to simulate marble, the two over two drawers are painted to simulate bird's eye maple, The white porcelain knobs are original( we do have antique wood knobs...
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1860s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Pine, Paint
Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th century French Kingwood and marble top commodes of exceptional quality, having the original highly decorative shaped marble tops with a moulded edge, two oak lined dra...
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1860s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest on Legs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique chest of drawers on legs in burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920s-1930s.
The quality is ex...
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1920s British Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe One Door Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Looking for a stunning piece of furniture that will add a touch of sophistication to your home? Look no further than this beautiful half-cabinet, crafted from rich walnut that boasts...
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
American Empire Marble Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
American Empire mahogany marble-top chest, with rojo Alicante marble top, the four drawers with crotch mahogany veneer, brass knobs and escutcheons, tiger birch...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Dutch Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century very carved bombe front Dutch commode in bleached oak.
With original bronze hardwares.
Holland circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Syrian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian chest of drawers featuring mother of pearl inlay and topped with marble.
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Mid-19th Century Syrian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVth Three Drawer with Floral Marquetry Detail with Marble
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Walnut inlay design to both front and sides, three drawer space with beautiful detail brass handle pulls, brass detail to legs, curved marble top. There are some wear to the front of...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Swedish Tall and Narrow Original Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish tall sideboard in an unusually tall and narrow model with an uncommon function. Underneath the table top the sideboard has a large sugar hack attached. This is very u...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century.
The chest has an extraordinary flower marquetry. The three drawer commode's front is struct...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Satinwood Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Gustavian Grey Painted Chest Of Drawers With Original Paint From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
The small Gustavian grey-painted chest of drawers, retaining its original paint from the 1840s, is a charming testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the Gustavian era. Crafte...
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1840s Danish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Small Late Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small and elegant late empire chest of four drawers.
Original black painted pine wood adorned with decorations in golden hues.
The sides with decorations in the form of ears of corn...
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Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of drawers
A Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers, stripped and hand waxed.
The top of the chest has a rounded edge it has two short drawers at the top a...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely inlaid Italian commode of small size. In excellent condition. Most likely the backing has been replaced. Commode comes with 3 keys.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Highly Decorative Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative early 19th Century flame mahogany and inlaid bowfront chest of drawers, the figured shaped top above four graduate...
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1830s British William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually large with a rectangular top with brass edge which continues throughout the whole case. Two drawers over three long drawers all with brass inlay and recessed handles, origi...
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1850s Chinese Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Filing Cabinet with Drawers by G. M. Radia, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Cabinet in oak, composed of 4 drawers closing with a sliding curtain.
Each drawer has a vertical shelf serving as a separation and allowing the depth of...
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1920s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Period 18th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode / Chest, Bronze Accent
Located in Stamford, CT
18th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode / Chest, Bronze Accent
A late 18th Century Chest of Drawers in the Louis XVI Fashion having three bronze framed drawers each having bro...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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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