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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: Mid-19th Century
Small Antique Faux Bamboo Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small English chest of drawers with good faux bamboo detail and mouldings. The old paint has been refreshed and faux distressed with dark wax. The shading provided by the wax is ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Small White Gustavian Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the bow front and fluted carving along the skirt. Rests on tapered feet. Restored, later professionally painted in layered sha...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch Solid birch body, partly ebonized. Drawer front with ebonized knobs. Lockable base cabinet with shel...
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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Medium Sized Louis XV Style Commodes Circa 1970
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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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. Built of walnut, the traditional commode with simple lines stands on front bracket feet over a thick and rai...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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

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Bamboo, Mahogany, Cane

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

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Ceramic, Oak

19th C. Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1890 Gustavian Style Swedish painted distressed Dresser-Nightstand. Original brass hardware.
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1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-19th Century French Charles X Marble Top Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. Built of walnut, the traditional commode with simple lines stands on shaped feet over a thick and raised bas...
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Italian modern Dark brown wooden chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dark brown lacquered wooden chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s Chest of drawers with a rounded and sinuous shape, entirely in dark brown lacquered wood. On the f...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Antique 19th Century Side Table Cherrywood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
French Side Table with Roll, Cherrywood France, Ca. 1830. Antique Side Table with roll made of solid cherry wood. The roll consists of contrasting species of plum and maple wood. L...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. Veneered in fine light nutwood showing an outstanding grain, this perfect restored...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely beautiful, mid 19th century Biedermeier nutwood chest of drawers coming out of Austria. Made in the so-called "second" Biedermeier period around 1850, this charming piece ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in mottled shades of gray and plum. Canted fluted side posts with unique arrow carving at top, dentil molding, and flute...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

19th Century English Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century chest of drawers! Two over three, and very square design, this piece has a masculine yet attractive style to it. It has rich patina and high gloss wi...
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1840s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

19th Century Rustic Oak Cabinet ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Rustic Oak Cabinet ~ Chest of Drawers is a very versatile piece, suitable for any casual decor, and able to serve as a side table, a chest of drawers, a nightstand, line...
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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Vintage Maitland Smith Rush and Leather Clad Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Maitland Smith Rush and Leather Clad Chest. Leather clad studded construction with natural rush covering. Raised on brass studded bun feet.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Rush

Mid-Century Modern Rare Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rare lane Brutalist Mosaic hope chest Paul Evans style Fabulous Lane Brutalist mosaic chunky walnut hope chest. This piece ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Chests of Drawers with Marble Tops, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large chests of drawers with three drawers and white marble tops. The chests of drawers rest on conical feet that merge into fluted rounded corners with small baluster elemen...
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1840s European Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

mind-century commode with drawers by Alfred Hendrickx 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This decorative commode can be a nice fit to your living- or bedroom. It has 8 drawers each detailed with an aluminum knob. The red/brown color of the wood brings gives a warm and co...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century English Bow Front Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning English bow front chest. It’s been beautifully French polished make the flamed mahogany really glow. Matched with exquisite ...
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1860s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Agate

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

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Metal

Regency Painted Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Regency chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique light green/gray, finished with beeswax to create a faux distressed effect. Perfectly suited to a ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

French 1840s Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a fine example of a mid 19th Century France Biedermeier 3 drawer chest of drawers
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1840s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French 2nd Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French 2nd Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode was crafted during the Napoleon III period, when all the major French styles were revived, especially the one that gained prominence during his uncle's reign at the turn of the 19th century. This example was lavished with exotic flame mahogany veneering across the front, providing a visual feast that is accentuated by the half columns on each corner, both fitted with cast bronze capitals and bases. Brass shields cover the keyholes, allowing one to use keys...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Italian-Lombardy Empire Walnut Golden Bronzes Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Three drawers, golden bronze handles, walnut wood, elegant shapes and line make this chest of drawers an interesting piece able to be used in different kind of interior decoration pr...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French 1970s Maison Jansen chest of drawers designed by Alain Delon
Located in London, GB
Glamorous substantial chest of four drawers designed by Alain Delon and made by Maison Jansen. Drawers are deep and wide making them useful for storing clothes. Signed by the artist. Rich caramel laquer and brass finishing are accentuated by the Art Deco detailing. Alain Delon is known for his role in such films as The Leopard and Le Samurai...
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1970s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small commode
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Very decorative small marquetry commode, Italy, circa 1850. Inlaid with different woods such as mahogany and ebony. Bone has also been used. The lovely masterpiece is in a very good ...
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1850s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Ebony, Mahogany

Midcentury Walnut Highboy, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern highboy that adds a hefty dose of style to your space. Crafted from lustrous walnut, this sleek highboy is more than just storage; it's a statement piece that ef...
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1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer chest of drawers By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Commode, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine commode designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

English Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany four drawer chest, the top has beautiful swirl grain, color and patina, the flat top edge is cross banded vertically with mahogany;...
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1830s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Space age white modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modular chest of drawer 4964 in white plastic by Olaf Von Boh for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The shoe rack is made up of 4 modules and each module has a drawer with flap opening. Produced by Kartell in 1970s and designed by Olaf Von Bohr. Brand present on the individual modules. Good condition, it has scattered scratches on the plastic and light signs of yellowing. Measurements in cm 72x34x77h The Kartell chest of drawers is a timeless piece of furniture in the history of design. It combines functionality with vintage aesthetics, with a light-weight material. Thanks to its structure, the modules can be mixed with other Kartell chests of drawers of the same model, thus creating always unique chests...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

1970s Maple Cabinet or Chest Of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Chiffonier / Dresser from the Mid-19th Century Finished with Shellac
Located in Opole, PL
Chiffonier / Dresser from the Mid-19th Century Finished with Shellac We present you this so-called 7-day dresser made of coniferous wood veneered with mahogany from mid-19th Century...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Pair of 1970s Chrome Accent John Stuart Hickory Bachelors Chests
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Masterfully crafted and preserved vintage 1970s bachelors chests by John Stuart Inc.. We were lucky enough to purchase these pieces from a time capsule estate outfitted with premium...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Italian Space age black modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modular chest of drawer 4964 in black plastic by Olaf Von Boh for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Rare Narrow Antique English Geo.IV Inlaid Flame Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Dwrs
Located in Charleston, SC
This gorgeous Antique English inlaid flame or figured mahogany two over three Chest of Drawers is unusually narrow with no indication that it has ever been cut down in depth. This m...
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Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Original Painted Blanket Chest of Two Drawers, Hungary dated 1851
Located in Round Top, TX
The vibrant colors are all original on this large painted chest of two drawers or "blanket chest." The floral embellishments and faux wood backgro...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Discover the timeless charm of this exquisite Louis Philippe/Late Biedermeier half cabinet, crafted around 1850. This remarkable piece features a single drawer and two doors, offerin...
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The unique configuration of drawers with central three in a square shape...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Walnut secretary chest of drawers for Molteni, 1970 Italy.
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, walnut, wood, Italy, 1970. This well-designed chest of drawers/secretaire has a modern and clean aesthetic based on a solid construction executed i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Danish Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers with Gray Paint and Patina, 19th Century
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Louis XVI Seize style chest of drawers made circa 1850 of solid pine wood. It has been hand painted with light grey paint which now appears with patina. The chest of drawers ...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted chest circa 1860 with five drawers, discreetly marbleized top, carved fluted accents, tapered feet and fluted side posts. Experience the quiet elegance of Scandinavian design with this Swedish Gustavian style painted chest, dating back to circa 1860. This handsome piece radiates timeless grace, combining practical storage with elegant aesthetic details. The chest's rectangular top features subtly protruding, canted corners. This surface is delicately painted with veined motifs, emulating the grandeur of marble yet maintaining a discreet allure. It is a testament to the craftsmanship of the time, marrying functionality and artistry with unassuming sophistication. Below the top, a harmonious assembly of five drawers provides convenient storage. The two upper drawers, carved with fluted motifs...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Large Black Chest of Drawers with Griffins in Gold, Sweden, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A large decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers with dramatic "à La Grecque" or Greek key motif in blue and mythical griffins in burnished gold. Canted fluted side posts w...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers This dresser measures: 30.75 wide x 17 deep x 29.75 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany chest on chest. Having a flared cornice, above an arrangement of five drawers, the top chest has bun handles and fits onto the base ches...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, polished Cherry veneer, four drawers, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest with volute legs, veneered in cherry with four drawers. The corpus with flanking volute capitals and ebonised mouldings rises above the wide plinth zone. The head d...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine chest of three drawers, with carved fluted side columns and delicate carved accents along top all resting on tapered feet. The professionally applied newer blue layered ...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely gustavian pine chest of three drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The newer, professionally applied layered gray painted finish has undertone...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Small Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of three drawers has a touch of dramatic appeal thanks to the (newer) black painted finish that is gently distressed, accenting the Rococo curves and cabriole feet. ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Petit Danish Late Empire Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small 19th century Danish Late Empire chest of drawers in flamed birch. French polished. The façade showcases an arrangement of four drawers (a smaller drawer over 3 larger drawers)...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Maison Regain Dresser, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Maison Regain chest of drawers or dresser made from solid elm, France. High quality construction and use of materials with three drawers and molded elm pulls. Simple clean aesthetic ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

French Marble Topped Directoire Commode, Newly Painted
Located in Port Chester, NY
A classic Directoire commode with white marble top and column detail, newly painted in a textured faux distress style. Four wide drawers and front block feet. Brasses have been pai...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Wellington chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870’s. It is of am...
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1850s British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Chest of drawers Attr. to Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s.
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chest of drawers Attr. to Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s. cm. h 81×55×115 Good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Antique Small Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the slight bombay curves and feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this charming chest of drawers. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of pale yel...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

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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