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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Mid-19th Century
19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Chest of Drawers with Burl Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Dutch Neoclassical Chest of Drawers with Burl Walnut is an unusual example produced by master cabinetmakers using pine for the casework and exquisitely figured walnut an...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian modern black wood Chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood Chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1980s
Cantilever chest of drawers with curved profile and struc...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers Satin Birch
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous deco Biedermeier style chest of drawers or commode
Elegant chest with two drawers so ample storage
Blonde walnut offset by black ebonized trim
Some of our items are in st...
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1980s Biedermeier Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Guiseppe Rivadossi, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Italy, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Guiseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, c. 1980s.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest with flight of seven graduated long drawers, set on bracket base - 41"w x 24"d x 65"h
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th Century Japanese home. Because Japanese home...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Stunning toilette writing commode vanity mirror, late Biedermeier, 1850, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning toilette commode, structured like a writing commode, made in the famous era of Biedermeier, a late piece made around 1850, in Austria.
The structure of the chest of drawer...
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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets
Two round neoclassical small furniture, drum cabinets mahogany veneered on softwood. Both of them marble topped. Inside on...
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1830s French Neoclassical Antique 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
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
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
Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest.
Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet.
Georgian era
The lower section having 3 oak lined drawers and the upper section hav...
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1980s Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
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
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
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
Italian Modern Red Sideboard Sheraton by Stoppino and Acerbis for Acerbis, 1977
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red Sideboard Sheraton by Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis, 1977
Sideboard mod. Sheraton in glossy lacquered wood in bright red and black. The rectang...
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1980s Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
Karl Springer Impressive Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Goatskin, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin, top drawers with artisan brass pulls, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This is one of the only known Karl Springer chest...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Black Lacquered Cabinet by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century black lacquered cabinet by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest.
Period Georgian
Standing upon spade feet with a shaped apron.
The top section features an arrangement of 2 over 3 oak lined dr...
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1980s Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
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
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
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
English Wooden Chest of 4 Drawers, Early to Mid 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English chest of four drawers from the early to mid 19th century. This antique chest from England features a rectangular-shaped top with a case which houses four graduated drawers...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
Art Deco Chest Drawers Commode Roaring Twenties
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely Classic Art Deco style chest of drawers
Very high deco, clean and minimal design
Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on o...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Italian Cane Organic Modern Pedestal Chest of Drawers
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing midcentury bamboo, Rattan and wicker chest of drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
A fan...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
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
1980s Vintage Chests From Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
1 of 2 Monumental Chests of Drawers from Century Furniture. Distressed finish, beautiful hardware and cream stone tops. These are huge and have a strong European rustic feel. Italian...
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1980s American British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
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
Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers and mirror set
Dimensions :
Chest of drawers: L 100 x D 51 x H 70 cm
Mirror : h 71 x w 70 x d 4 cm
small chest of drawer...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
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
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
Exquisite Hand Painted Chippendale chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Small Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest, Cherry, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier sideboard in Cherry
Saxony
Cherry tree
Biedermeier circa 1835
Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 68 x 37 cm
Description:
Fancy...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
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
Antique Gustavian White Painted Chest of Three Drawers from Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian Style white painted chest of three drawers with carved detail along top.
Newer professionally applied and layered white painted finish, lightly distressed to fit age and g...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century.
This stunning chest features a beautiful Verde Antico m...
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1980s Empire Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
Antique French Bronze Ormolu Dresser / Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique French Bronze ormolu Dresser on Caster with 6 deep drawers. Each drawer has a locking mechanism and comes with keys.
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
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
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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