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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Postmodern Italian Dresser/Chest Colored Glass and Brass, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An interesting colorful postmodern piece with a Pop Art twist, very fun Italian chest of drawers or dresser, 4 drawer front design in ivory and green, as well as rectangular Bordox g...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960's Vintage Tall Chest of Drawers by Kanges U.S.A.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Traditional Vintage Tall Exotic Walnut Chest of Drawers. Manufactured by Kanges and excellent quality workmanship. Please look closely at pictures, very good interior storage.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or bedside chests
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1940s
Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents.
Measures: 36"W x 19....
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and Marble, 1972
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and with round Marble Ball Feet was made around 1972.
The chest is in a great vintage condition.
A unique piece which is ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Hand Painted Bombay Chest by Patina Furniture Company, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lovely hand-painted Bombe or Bombay Chest of Drawers by Patina Furniture Company, 1980s. This Italian chest has a beautiful hand-painted age...
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1980s Italian Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
CASSETTIERA Vintage vimini e bambu' Anno 1970
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questa bellissima cassettiera vintage in vimini e bambù risale all'anno 1970.
E' realizzata in legno rivestito da una trama in rattan e le manigl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly gorgeous marble top inlaid marquetry commode made in France during the 1940s era and has a wonderful slab of purple lace marble and incredible intracate inlay and bro...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Chest of Drawers in Elm by Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, sideboard, elm, France, 1970s
A beautiful cabinet or small sideboard created by Maison Regain in the 1970s. This piece is equipped with three drawers. This simplisti...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Finnish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Rolf Middleboe for Tranekær Pine Parquetry Chest, 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey into a world where Scandinavian craftsmanship meets artful design with the Rolf Middleboe for Tranekær Pine Four-Drawer Chest. Hailing from the vibrant 1970s, this piece is a...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers with cerused detailing designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Alexander Palazzo chest. A Venetian silvered and gilt verre églomisé paneled chest features two deep drawers with brass drop handles. Tapered square legs and the lustrous go...
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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren combines classic elegance with functionality, perfect for any home setting.
Showcases the romantic elegance ...
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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bielecky Brothers Vintage Wrapped Rattan and Cane Six Drawer Chest or Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage marked and documented Bielecky Brothers wrapped rattan and cane chest of six drawers. Bielecky Brothers has a long history in the United States, starting in 1903 when the B...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Kingwood and satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of satinwood and kingwood marble top commodes with beautifully simple bronze mounts and superb lace marble tops. They are in good condition and hard to find i...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Hand Painted Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Hand Painted Commode Chest. Item featured has 4 drawers, bronze ormolu, black marble top, hand painted throughout, very nice item. Cir...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Henredon French Regency Charles X Burl Wood Bedside Chests, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Regency or Louis Philippe style chests of drawers or nightstands
By Henredon, "Charles X" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous carved burl wood...
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Late 20th Century American Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Side Chests in Oak, in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1972
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Side chests - In the style of Gio Ponti
1972
L86xP41,5xH80cm
Chain and brass.
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1970s European Other Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers with Travertine Top by Gerry Zanck for Gregori
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s chest of drawers designed by Gerry Zank for Gregori. This piece has a bleached walnut veneer and a beautiful travertine top. It features seven drawers with patinated brass pu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Series "Fitting" by Piarotto Wooden Chest of Drawers Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with six large drawers, in wood with aesthetic perimeter finishes and large shaped handles in gilded metal. Upper surface with leaning glass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bedside Tables 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Vintage bamboo and rattan bedside tables, Italy, 1970s
Good condition, small signs of wear. Everyone has a drawer.
Found in a Sicilian villa.
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Alanda" chest of drawers by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover a work of art of design-the rare chest of drawers from the "Alanda" line by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia.
This unique chest of drawers features a unique postmodern design, with...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Two-Drawer Mahogany Commode Console By Paul Frankl, c1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of mid-century modern history. This stunning Mahogany and Nickel 2-Drawer Console Table, expertly designed by the celebrate...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
Rectangular chest of drawers mod. MB3. The structure is in green lacquered wood with a matte finish, ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Red Lion Furniture, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and walnut chest of drawers designed and produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, 1940s.
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1940s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1970s Black Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast
By Joe Colombo
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s black plastic Boby Trolly cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast with 6 storage drawers. Made in Italy. Some small scuffs and dulling of the plastic. Si...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
HENKEL HARRIS 2401 29 Mahogany Chippendale Serving Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid mahogany with brass hardware, ogee edge to the top, slide-out tray with pull-out side support...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Broyhill Burl Wood Gentlemen’s Chest
By Broyhill
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Gentleman’s chest. Made by the iconic Broyhill group and tagged in the drawer. Beautiful Burl wood cabinet with gorgeous wood grain detail. Coordinating piece...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s. High-quality frame and six drawers made of solid beech, three shelves, two doors an...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Beech
Swedish Art Deco Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome Art Deco chest of drawers. Original painted finish and golden elm top. Detailed with brass pulls, decorative centerpiece and uniquely shaped legs.
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Danish Ox Art Abstract Mosaic-Top Chest of Drawers in White Oak & Ceramic Tile
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the free spirit of the 1970's with this one-of-a-kind side chest by Ox Art, which features an abstract mosaic of eight hand-crafted studio ceramic tiles inset atop a body of ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Henkel-Harris Bachelor Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chippendale style bachelor chest in mahogany, made by Henkel-Harris of Winchester, Virginia. A top pull-out shelf rests on slides at each side with knob handles. Four dovetailed dr...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By Henkel Harris
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24"W x 14.5...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Classy and Stylish Italian 1970's Chest of Drawers Vanity and Writing Desk
By Saporiti
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the "Unending" by Ernesto Radaelli – A Timeless Masterpiece of Multifunctional Elegance!
Are you in search of a truly exquisite and versatile piece of furniture that sea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Bespoke Oak Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous vintage oak English Wellington chest, late 20th century date.
The piece is made from beautiful oak which has a stunning grain and colour, and features a collecto...
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Late 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Chest Dresser Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Chest Dresser Commode. Item features 3 drawers, bronze ormolu, pencil inlay, marble top, very nice vintage item. Circa Late 20th Centur...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Georgian Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser in the Manner of Baker Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1940s
Carved mahogany, with stunning flame m...
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s. High-quality frame and six drawers made of solid beech, three shelves, two doors an...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Beech
1970s French Style Italian Burlwood And Brass Commodes / Chest Of Drawers - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian burlwood serpentine chests with French styling. They have paper lined drawers, and are marked on the backs. They are in very good condition.
My shipping is...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Resin, Wood, Plastic, Laminate
WHITE OF MEBANE Cherry French Country Style Gentleman's Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style gentleman's chest by White Furniture. Solid cherry wood with slightly distressed finish, ogee edge to the top, brass hardware, decoratively carved frieze over ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Mid-Century Modern Wood Drawers After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wooden chest with 10 drawers.
Manufactured after a design of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Lovely Pair Of Painted French Provincial Style Nightstands
Located in Crawley, GB
Pair Of Painted French Style Nightstands. This beautiful pair is been painted in white ash with gold and it has 3 drawers . In very good condi...
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Late 20th Century British French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Danish Modern Teak chest of Drawers.
Measures 29.5" in width, 16" in depth and stands 40" tall. Drawers measures 27" wide, 13" I. Depth and 5" in height.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Highboy Dresser
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1970's Palm Beach Regency split reed rattan five drawer highboy dresser. Gabriella Crespi style waterfall design with brass drawer handles.
Di...
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1970s Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian modern black white laminated Chest of drawers by Rasulo for BRF, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white laminated wood Chest of drawers by Prospero Rasulo for BRF, 1990s
Square base chest of drawers in laminated wood. The structure is made up of 3 sheets ...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Book-matched burled walnut, with original brass ha...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Striking Pair of Textural Bamboo and Cane Marquetry Commodes, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
...
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany, Cane
Italian mid-century chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s.
Chest of drawers with rectangular wooden base. The frontal part of the drawers is inclined. On the drawers and ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid century modern Eastern Bloc Vintage chest of drawers, 1970´s, Soviet Union
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Very interesting mid century modern chest of drawers was made in the former Soviet Union in the 1970´s.
It´s made of wood and plywood. It has rosewood veneer.
The chest is in good ...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Near pair of Danish 1970s teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Near pair of Danish 1970s teak chest of drawers circa 1970.
Here we have a near pair of danish teak chests. These have always been together as they were both in the same condition ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic 12-drawer file cabinet or apothecary cabinet with fold down desk or work station.
circa Late-20th century
Pine, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 41.25"W x...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI style Mirror Clad Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style glass clad chest of drawers, circa 1980's. With a rectangular over hanging top with metal moldings on front, side and back edges,...
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1980s Unknown Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Natural fiber rope chest of drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning handmade chest of drawers on natural fiber rope. The combination of design and simplicity brings you closer to the nature. 4 drawers come with large room for storage. Rare e...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rope
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Two Over Four Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest of drawers by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with their Mellowax finish, brass hardware, miter edge to the top, brass keyhole escutc...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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