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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
Strikingly Beautiful Vintage Black and White Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent strikingly graphic black and white dresser having ebonized wood with some areas of wood grain visible and white flower-esque inlay decoration. Knobs are lovely decorativ...
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1970s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper molding resting on fluted feet.
The newer, professionally applied antique white custom painted finish i...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Blue Italian Bedside Table
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique blue bedside table
Nice bedside table with a door and a drawer. Entirely built of walnut wood, at the beginning of the 19th century and entirely d...
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Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Antique Marble Topped Burr Elm Commode, Dramatic Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Port Chester, NY
A classic Louis Philippe commode in dramtically grained elm. Three wide drawers plus an extra hidden drawer in the plinth! The elm has very good color and patina, with some wear a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers Form France, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers Form France, Circa 1800. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Great wear and use.
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Early 1800s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Small 19th Century Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Attractive Mid 19th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Of Unusual Diminiutuve Proportions, Having Well Figured Top Over Two Short And Two Long Figured Drawers With Replacement Brass Oval Plate Handles, Raised On Elegant, Original, Tall, Splay Feet.
This compact and practical little victorian bow front chest of drawers...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th century Swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers circa 1870.
Hand painted top surface to simulate marble, stepped edge with dentil frieze detailing. Canted cor...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This early 19th Century bleached oak chest of drawers is a splendid representation of timeless craftsmanship. The chest rad...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany bow front chest with four drawers having bone diamond form escutcheons and later added oval drop pull handles with embossed flowers. The chest with cross banding and...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Comò Anni 70 con specchiera
Located in Milano, IT
Comò con specchio, luci laterali (non revisionate) in legno impiallacciato legno esotico.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Flame Mahogany Regency Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Splayed Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique bowfront bureau from England. Note the dramatic flame mahogany grain as well as the cockbeaded edging around the drawers, which are quite clean on the interior. Wonderful ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four drawer chest in walnut with ebonized moldings
Nicely figured walnut with graduated dovetail drawers
Supported by wooden casters.
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Military Campaign Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C English camphor wood military campaign chest. 1860.
Reference: 8365
Dimensions
38.5 inches (98 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
43.5 inches (110 cms) High
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Commode Ronce De Noyer Louis Philippe End 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This chest of drawers is equipped with four dovetail drawers ensuring perfect solidity.
The drawers can be opened daily and hold many sometimes heavy objects. They slide perfectly. ...
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Colonial Stripped Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Colonial Stripped Oak Chest of Drawers features a tailored, no frills expression of the genre, perfect for the more ca...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers With Griffins, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft blue and contrasting black top with pair of griffins highlighting the upper drawer.
Canted fluted side posts ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Book Matched Walnut and Marble Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Louis XVI style walnut commode or chest of drawers features a beveled Saint Anne marble top and fluted rounded corners. Its five drawers of dovetai...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Period German Biedermeier Tall Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding period Biedermeier walnut tall chest with ebonized detail. Exceptional quality! Circa 1820.
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century period German Biedermeier walnut commode with ebonized details. A very handsome chest with a gorgeous wood finish! Stunning!!
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around ...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Robust antique English mahogany chest of 5 drawers from the mid-19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this robust antique English mahogany chest of drawers with 5 drawers from the mid-19th century, boasting a beautiful patina.
We believe that every warm and cozy interior...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4769, fine quality Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers, having figured top with moulded edge above 7 graduated, oak lined drawers fitted with original turned handles and fl...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode Secretary
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode Secretary, meticulously crafted from walnut veneer and adorned with exquisite burl wood detailing a...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI patinated chest of drawers dating from 19 th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis xvi chest of drawers dating from the 19th century, nicely patinated in two colors opening with 3 drawers
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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Country Pine Chest of Drawers with Bobbin Detail
Located in Port Chester, NY
A honey colored pine chest of drawers with whimsical bobbin detail on both sides. Charming scalloped apron. Drawers slide easily. No key.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870.
Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of drawers. Presented in later paint which is best described as a very light grey or a d...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French two drawer chest of drawers with great color and silver colored ormolu.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Circa 1870 Louis XVI Style Bleached Walnut Drapery Swag Commode from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this fantastic Italian walnut commode has a highly unusual form and dates to circa 1870. The two-tiered chest of drawers surmounts an unusual a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1870.
Good quality victorian influenced chest of drawers from Sweden. As normal with Scandinavian chests the drawers, they are opene...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1850.
Good quality Swedish empire commode made in birch and pine,
Rectangular top with rounded corners and moulded edge. Belo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Louis XV patinated chest of drawers dating from the 19th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers dating from the beginning of the 19th century, nicely patinated in several colors composed of 3 drawers work louis xv liegeois
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19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Elegant Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step into history with our classic Biedermeier chest of drawers, originating from 1820 in South Germany. Crafted with exquisite walnut veneer and featuring striking ebonized columns,...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
French 19th C. Secretary Chest Neoclassic Brass Hardware, Black Finish w/Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood secretary chest from the 19th century. This antique slat front chest from France features a drop down/fall front door, which ope...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French Empire style mahogany chest of drawers commode with warm rich patina. circa 1820
Born in France during the early 19th century Restauration Period (1815-1830), hand...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
English Mahogany Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany commode, with tooled leather top, front is veneered with flame mahogany; top lifts up on hinges; interior has the original potty with turned wood lid. The commode...
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1860s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pottery, Mahogany
George III Mahogany Campaign Chest in Two Parts & Rare Small Size on Turned Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century English five drawer mahogany campaign chest of unusual small size. Made in two sections and on turned feet, the top section with two short drawers over one long dr...
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers nicely decorated with foliage and Louis XV birds late 19th
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent chest of drawers late 19th liuis xv nicely painted with foliage and birds opening with 3 drawers with bronze wall light red marble in perfect condition
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This petite French Louis XVI-style cherrywood commode has a charmingly rustic feel. Raised on four sheath legs, it features two frieze drawers adorned with gilt brass ring-handles an...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Chest of drawers
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Coming from France. Discover the classic elegance of the Louis XV style with this magnificent patinated entryway chest of drawers, a remarkable example of French craftsmanship.
Insp...
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1870s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Yellow Regency Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Regency chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique yellow/butterscotch, finished with beeswax to create a faux distressed effect. Perfectly suited to...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Painted English Military Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English military chest with later aged blue paint. 1840.
Reference: 8349
Dimensions
39 inches (99 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
39 inches (99 cms) High
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Bamboo Venturini Chest of Drawers, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
By Venturini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tropical modern bamboo chest of drawers designed by Italian architect Venturini from Florence. The high-quality piece is made out of 3 larger drawers and finished with Bamboo. Would ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers circa 1890.
Striking walnut and burr walnut 7 drawer chest, which is often known as a seminere, albeit this one has the add...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Elmar Flötotto Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This is a really great pair of chests by Elmar Flötotto in beech with green side and back panels. The chests have a very pleasing utilitarian look and feature his signature finger jo...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Pair, White painted Gustavian Nightstands Side Tables, Sweden circa 1880-90
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish country Gustavian white painted nightstands or side tables standing on tapered legs.
Applied floral carving accents the front along with dentil molding and diamon...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis xvi chest of drawers 3 patina drawers with different shapes and colors
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty Louis XVI chest of drawers from the 19th century opening with 3 drawers, beautiful patina, very decorative in several colors and pleasant shapes, spindle base in perfect ...
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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Chest of drawers
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Coming from France. Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Louis XV style with this superb patinated chest of drawers, a true jewel of French craftsmanship.
Inspired by th...
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1870s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two short over three long graduated drawers with oval brass handles, nice...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Superb Bright Bronze Ormolu French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and brightly polished bronze and brass ormolu adorned commode in the French Louis XV style. The piece has inlai and is in good antique condition with minor sign...
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1820s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Late 18th C. Curvy Bombé Front Chest w/Fabulous Paw Feet w/"Fur" Ankles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bombé style painted wood commode from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from France features a shapely top with canted front corners and center/front...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Tall narrow chest of drawers / semainier / French commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good example of a 19th century mahogany semainier , French tall narrow chest of drawers , a drawer for each day of the week
Circa 1870’s from the Napoleon III period , with original ...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Early 19th C. Italian Chest of Drawers w/Inlay Banding, Designed w/Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian chest of four drawers from the early 19th century. This antique chest from Italy has been designed in nice clean lines, allowing the beautifully veneered wood grain and in...
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding.
Canted fluted side posts with upper carved ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Marble Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of oak and softwood adorned wi...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A petite and most elegant Louis XVI style two-drawer ‘Commode Sauteuse’ in veneered wood and marquetry, with marble top and ornate gilt brass fittings. This curiously named style of ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique 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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