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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: Mid-19th Century
Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient chest of drawers from the mid -nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality.
Trzysze...
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1860s Norwegian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers stands as a captivating testament to timeless craftsmanship and distinctive design. With three drawers for ample storage, t...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid maltese commode circa 1850.
Delightful maltese inlaid commode of small proportions.
Inlaid and cross banded with various exotic woods. Star motif to...
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Mid-19th Century Maltese Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of superb quality, this sits on bracket feet, has canted ...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Sixteen Drawer Chinese Collector's Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The Ming-dynasty’s legacy of clean, elegant lines remained a powerful influence in Qing-dynasty aesthetics as seen in this statuesque collector's cabinet. Made of warm-toned wood, th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Black Painted Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine chest of drawers with professional custom black painted finish.
Top with profiled edge, canted carved sides and raised on tapered feet.
Four drawers with raised panels a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A particularly large and well-built chest of drawers with three drawers. The cabinet comes from Eastern Europe and was made around 1925. The quality of antique pine doesn't get much ...
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1920s Hungarian Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign chest in teak and brass. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
It is of amazing quality and is a very useful s...
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1860s British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant eight-drawer features graceful Clawfoot legs adorned with meticulously carved accents that continue onto the scalloped apron. Created in Belgium during the early 20th ce...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Veneer Elm Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. With small proportions, and built of elm, the traditional commode sits on round feet over a straight bottom p...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb eclectic Belle Époque / Rococo / Art Nouveau chest of drawers.
In solid carved oak with red marble top and brass handles.
It has 4 drawers including 1 “secret” drawer.
Keys pr...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Spanish Painted Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest from Spain featuring the original salmon colored paint and wonderful patina. The paint has wear consistent with age and shows a beautiful warm undertone beneath. The knobs are ...
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1910s Spanish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV mahogany Channel Island chest
This small William IV mahogany chest was made circa 1830.
It is a rare chest of drawers not only for its size but also the design.
The 4 grad...
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1830s English William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
Victorian mahogany commode, the top, which has a gold tooled leather insert, is hinged and opens to reveal a removable white pottery potty; ...
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1850s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian painted pine chest of three drawers with "Greek key" or meander design along top and pair of griffins on top drawer.
Newer professionally applied and layered salmon painted...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French piece! The burled walnut has gorgeous natural design that is excellently showcased by the chest of drawer's boldly simple front. The wood has ...
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1840s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Large And Impressive Stained Pine Apothecary Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Having 87 drawers with brass knobs. Once used in a general store or apothecary. Shallow proportions.
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1840s American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Apothecary Chest of 24 Drawers, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
There is something visually mesmerizing about an old apothecary and this unique Chinese cabinet from the 1800's is no exception.
The old brown painted finish has slight red undertones and is accentuated by a hand buffed finish, leaving a warm organic feel to this apothecary.
Each of the 24 drawers has a functioning pull, and they all function.
Interior drawer dimensions are:10.5" w X 12"d X 4.5"h
Restored, this apothecary console...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painted satinwood serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood chest of drawers, the large rectangular serpentine top having floral painted banding above three long graduated drawers with further painted detail and brass handles. All r...
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional antique Scottish or English campaign style butler's desk chest of drawer. Crafted out of teak or sycamore (exterior) and elm (interior) with original brass ...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very large Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
This is one of the largest Art Deco chests we have ...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Spanish Painted Chests
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chests from Spain featuring the original salmon colored paint and wonderful patina. The paint has wear consistent with age and shows a beautiful warm undertone beneath. The k...
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1910s Spanish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The classic lines with a cornice on top and canted corners with ribbed supports. The upper chest with three over three graduated dove-tail constructed drawers. The middle and lower d...
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Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish origin.
Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, raised c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is exceptional, this has inc...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Louis XV style bronze mounted marble top and kingwood bombe commode. Some surface level imperfections and scratches to marble, pictured; otherwise, in good condition. Two availa...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is superb, this is extremely well made and is a great size, w...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial chest crafted in mahogany with six drawers in a low profile with brass campaign hardware and bracket feet.
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
Located in Accrington, GB
Huge antique chest of drawers dating to the early Victorian period. The chest is made from solid mahogany, satin wood banding, turned ebony handles ...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Five dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Cassettiera con ribaltina anni 70 di Afra e Tobia Scarpa serie Artona Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
Questa rara cassettiera vintage Maxalto Artona, un'opera d'arte della progettazione anni '70 firmata dai celebri designer italiani Afra e Tobia Sca...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite little Napoleon III dresser stands on four curved legs. It has three drawers. It is decorated with a beautiful rosewood veneer and is embellished with bronze fittings....
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
A fine and rare pair of 19th century Russian mahogany and inlayed brass commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Russian 19th century mahogany and brass inlayed commodes.
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Mid-19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Two Drawer Chest with Inlay & Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s English chest of two drawers has polished walnut veneer on the front, sides and top with contrasting maple and ebony details. Brass drawer pull hardware and escutcheons. ...
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Boho Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic little cabinet painted a dove grey with white tipping. Burnished brass hardware. Acquired from a Westport estate.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode, Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian Rococo style olive wood bombe chest, c. 1920.
Sophisticated petite commode crafted of olive wood with a unique parquetry design. It is a great size...
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1920s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
Antique American Empire Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique American empire bachelor's chest of drawers. Top drawer folds down to become a desk. Dimensions: 43.5"H x 40.5"W x 22.5"D. Ask us about our local NYC delivery.
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian, Lombardia, Charles X Period Ebonized & Gilded 3-Drawer Commode mid19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed of ebonized walnut and having a rectangular top with notched and canted corners atop a conforming case housing three drawers all trimmed in gold leaf, the drawers retaini...
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1830s French Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large antique 1920s burr Walnut Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine and stylish large antique, English burr walnut veneered, 1920s four drawer chest of drawers with, metal handles set on carved solid mahogany cabriole legs.
This piece is in go...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of early 19th Century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830.
Rare pair of Biedermeier period Swedish chest of drawers. 4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Lacquered Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine French period Art Deco black lacquered mahogany shaped front chest. Circa 1920. A favorite of top designers!
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1920s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian Parquetry Commode / Chest of 2 large drawers. Nice proportions, Acanthus leaf decorated hardware. Cabriole legs. Stamped verso "...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
High mahogany chest of drawers from around the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
High mahogany chest of drawers with 7 drawers from around the 1840s. Will be inspected at the workshop before possible sale.
Measurements in cm: H:154 W:95 D:46
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1840s Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Widdicomb Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Mirror on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Widdicomd Mahogany Serpentine front commode Chest of drawers with detachable Mirror on Wheels. Measures 45" in width, 23" in depth and 34" in height and 68" ta...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Arts & Crafts oak chests of drawers with iron handles.
Located in London, GB
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. An Arts and Crafts oak chest of drawers with hand-formed writhen iron handles and made from beautiful hand chosen quarter sawn wild grain oak.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rustic Flemish Cabinet Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Antique, rustic Flemish cabinet made around 1850.
This solid oak cabinet has a great patina and beautiful copper details in the locks and doorknobs. Has some old restorations at the ...
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1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
English Serpentine Small Chest, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
English serpentine side chest from mahogany, circa 1920. The top is banded in mahogany and has a central panel of flame mahogany with a beveled and...
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1920s English Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Early 20th C. Olive Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Commodes
Located in East Hampton, NY
These rare olive wood veneer patchwork commodes in a waxed natural finish, provide ample storage with two large bottom drawers and 2 smaller upper drawers. The olive wood has been s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of Antique Italian burr walnut and ormolu mounted serpentine fronted Petite Commodes, or bedside chests, circa 1830 in date.
They are crafted from the most...
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1830s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Campaign Style Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique campaign style chest crafted in mahogany with well placed dramatic grains, brass inlays and hardware, keys for all drawers and turn...
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Widdicomd Tiger Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Widdicomd Solid Genuine Tiger Mahogany Serpentine front commode Chest of drawers on Wheels. Deep Dovetail drawers working flawlessly. Matching mirror available...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Furniture with Doors and Drawer in the Tone of its Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Furniture with Doors and Drawer in the Tone of its Wood
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Chest od Drawers with white marble on top,
France, Ca. 1830
Spectacular Commode with original white marble on top and original empire legs. Front of d...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This beautifully compact chest of drawers offers attractive and well-made storage for any bedroom where a small footprint is necessary. The top drawer, more shallow and decorative t...
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Small Blue Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A small pine rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 5-Foot Long French Commode in Sculpted Oak, Original Marble Top, C. 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unusual French commode, given the approximate width of 60 inches, this sculpted oak chest of drawers was hand-carved circa 1860. A relatively thin (1 1/8 inch in depth) orig...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble
Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s four drawer chest of drawers with a solid mahogany carcass, burr walnut fronts and metal handles.
Antique Queen Anne Revival Burr Walnut Chest O...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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