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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Experience the timeless elegance of the 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode, meticulously crafted to embody the essence of classic French design. Constructed from premium oak...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the darker stained knobs. Bei...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Small Scale Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring only 34.5 inches wide, this small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features a grey marble top and fluted rounded cor...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chest on Chest Design Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
An attractive piece of storage furniture, this early 20th century set of drawers is relatively small and narrow and will make a great set of drawers for any space, ideal for smaller ...
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Cherry wood.
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1830
Cherry Wood
This Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherrywood dates from 1830. With a length of 60 cm, a width of 107 cm and ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
19th Century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers circa 1870.
Fine quality caddy top tall chest of drawers, which is also known as a seminere chest, because of the use of 7 drawers....
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Extra-Large Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 18th Century extra-large chest on chest of drawers in the Chippendale style, unbranded. Mahogany with brass hardware, bevel edge to the top, bevel edge dividing chests, a...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small 19th Century chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany chest of drawers with 4 drawers in perfect condition. The chest of drawers has a beautiful aged patina.
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1840
Size: 76...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Louis XVI Style Intricate Marquetry Commode Imported by Slack & Rassnick
By Henry-François Riesener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted in the style of Henry-François Riesener and imported from Italy by Slack, Rassnick & Co. NY in the early 1900s, this commode boasts intricate marquetry and a classic...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest provides six drawers with ample storage and exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Elm Wood Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1870-90
Located in Round Top, TX
A Danish late 18th century Louis XVI chest of three drawers. Serpentine front topped with carved Greek key motif.
The dark, rich patina of the elm wood reflects generations of use. N...
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Late 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Neo Classic Inspired Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The chest of drawers is constructed with mahoga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century English serpentine front chest. The wood Is a flamed mahogany, and it is flamed! In this business we don't see too many serpentine front chest ma...
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1840s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Classic Bombe Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from premium acacia wood, this chest exudes a soothing whitewashed tone that enhances the intricate natural patterns of the wood grain. The chest offers not just visual splen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Chest Of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Italian Louis XVI style chest of drawers. Chest of drawers richly inlaid with floral and geometric motifs and a landscape with musicians in fruit wood, palisander, eboni...
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1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pine Highboy Chest of Seven Drawers, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest of drawers or "highboy" has 7 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow space. Clean simple lines define its Scandinavian style.
There is a single brass pu...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Veneer Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Veneer Commode, a masterpiece of sophistication and craftsmanship. This exquisite piece exemplifies ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 19th century Gustavian inlaid elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this profusely inlaid gustavian period commode circa 1800.
Large selection of wood craft techniques using elm, walnut, ebony, satinwood and various fruitwood...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Early Oak Chest From France, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Chest From France, Circa 1800. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Fantastic patina and use.
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Early 1800s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1860, a brass-bound teak chest made in two parts: the top section has a rectangular surface above a full drawer over two side-by-side dr...
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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Classic Mid Century Highboy Dresser with Chrome Drawer Pulls
Located in Asheville, NC
Elevate your bedroom decor with this high-quality highboy dresser featuring sleek chrome drawer pulls. Its dark lacquer top and sides add a touch of sophistication to any space.
Dim...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Asian chest of drawers, 20th century
Located in Brussels, BE
20th-century Asian decorative chest of drawers crafted from wood, adorned with a stunning red patina that adds warmth and character to any space.
Please do not hesitate to contact ...
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20th Century Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobelfabrik
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Teak Chest of 3 drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s.
It is model 34.
Commonly attributed to Kai Kristiansen
Features:
Wonderful teak grain
T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Miniature Chest of Drawers with original paint Country
Located in Boden, SE
Original painted Scandinavian miniature chest of drawers from Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden
This small miniature Gustavian 4 drawer dresser can be perfect as a storage of small ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Mid 1800s Swedish or Danish Pine Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Centennial, CO
This beautiful Swedish or Danish antique chest of drawers was beautifully crafted out of pine in the early or mid-1800s. Note the beautiful and expert 45 degree angle wood joinery at...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with 3 Drawers, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, the 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Three Drawers epitomizes the elegance and simplicity of the Biedermeier era. Made from rich w...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Pine
19th C. French 3-Drawer Wooden Commode w/Faux Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical chest, with faux marble top and brass hardware, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped faux-marble top, which overh...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest with Sculpted Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance and functional design of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest of Drawers. Expertly hand-crafted from premium walnut wood, this exquisite piece has underg...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
solid pine secretary chest by WASA, Germany 1990s
Located in grand Lancy, CH
solid pine chest by Wasa , the name of a very successful furniture series in the 70s, today stands for the whole company - it became a trademark for perfectly natural, carefully craf...
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1990s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are two dovetailed d...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Dresser, South German 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a unique Biedermeier dresser dating back to around 1820, originating from southern Germany. This exquisite piece features a stunning book-matched European cherry veneer with...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Milo Baughman Book Matched Burl Wood Night Stands for Founders Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
The Milo Baughman Night Stands for Founders Furniture exemplify the epitome of sophistication and craftsmanship. Renowned for his innovative designs, Baughman's creation of these nig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Black Lacquered Chests with Inlaid Star Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of black lacquered chests with inlaid star pattern. So unique! Creates an upscale designer touch. Lovely!!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
English 18th C. Georgian Period Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
Transport yourself back in time with this remarkable English late 18th-century Georgian chest of drawers. Constructed with care, it embodies the essence of meticulous English traditi...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Primitive 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the rustic charm of our Antique Primitive Pine Chest of Drawers, a timeless treasure that embodies the essence of early American craftsmanship. Crafted with sturdy pine an...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
These nightstands are made out of plywo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion and Greek key meander along top, all raised on four tapered fluted feet.
T...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Near Pair of 18th Century Walnut Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Near pair of 18th C walnut commodes on stands. Would make good bedside tables. 1740.
Height for smaller commode is 28 inches (71 cms).
Reference: 8403
Dimensions
37 inches (94 cms...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
American Bow Front Sheraton Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very pretty 19th century American Sheraton Mahogany chest of drawers. Old refinish in very good condition with all drawers gliding smoothly in the case. Replaced older drawer hard...
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Antique Raised Two Drawer Bleached Wood Chest with Star Inlay Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached-wood raised commode with two drawers, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from France has been designed in nice, clean/linear lines, allo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Shapely French Bombé Commode w/Nice Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bombé style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. This vintage commode from France has a rectangular top with subtle serpentine front, atop a shapely body...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Empire Period Commode
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Antique Empire Period Painted Commode boasts a striking Greek Key design adorning its exterior, complemented by a luxurious Belgian Marble Top. Its allure is further e...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Campaign Era Military Secretaire Chest of Drawers C1840
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique early Victorian teak military campaign secretaire chest of drawers dates from Circa 1840.
The top drawer opening to a pull out secretaire fitted ...
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1840s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Primitive Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover rustic charm with our Vintage Primitive Petite Chest of Drawers, a nod to America's heritage of handcrafted furniture. With its quaint yet sturdy design, this piece adds a t...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Renzo Rutili, Chest of Drawers, Maple, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and brass chest of drawers produced by Johnson Furniture Company, design attributed to Renzo Rutili, USA, 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning pair of Scandinavian chests, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Stunning pair of Scandinavian chests with richly carved drawers, 19th C.
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Empire Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive French Empire Mahogany Commode. Solid granite top over 4 drawers all with working locks and individual keys for each drawer. Round Mahogany veneer columns with Or...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Maitland Smith tessellated marble 5 drawers petite Commode.
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland Smith tessellated marble 5 drawers petite commode.
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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Antique French Quality Kingwood Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Shaped Secretaire Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality kingwood marquetry inlaid marble top bombe shaped secretaire chest having the original rouge marble top with a thumb moulded edge above four quality ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Other
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes, Greek Key, White and Blue Paint Distressed
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes or Nightstands, Greek Key Motif, White and Blue Paint Distressed
Pair of Gustavian commodes or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden in the...
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
18th Century Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good decorated 18th C Italian three drawer painted pine commode. 1790.
Reference: 8389
Dimensions
46.5 inches (118 cms) Wide
22 inches (56 cms) Deep
36 inches (91 cms) High
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Postmodern Italian Chest of Drawers in Red and Place lacquered Beech Wood, 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted in the vibrant era of the 1980s, the Postmodern Italian Chest of Drawers in Red and Black Lacquered Beech Wood emerges as a striking fusion of avant-garde design and traditio...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Fine Late 19th Century Decorative Chinoiserie French Marble Topped Bombe Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine and Decorative Late 19th Century French Bombe Commode with Painted or "Japanned" Decoration and Ormolu Mounts
French circa 1890-1900
This fine commode, is of Louis XV style,...
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1890s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Piemontese 1890s Three-Drawer Walnut Commode with Dark Green Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical style Piemontese walnut commode from circa 1890 with three drawers and dark green marble top. This Italian Neoclassical style Piemontese walnut commode, datin...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th C. Italian Tuscan Beautifully Carved Wood Chest w/Amazing Feet "Wow!"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous Italian Tuscan carved-wood chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest from Tuscany, Italy features a subtle break-front design along its front, with a nice...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest
This Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest was made circa 1870.
Once an officer was commissioned and ready to embark on a tour overseas, he...
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1870s English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique Two over three English pine chest! Larger in size than normal this piece has a real presence noticed the sides they're so unusual I've never seen this on an ...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe cherry side table with three dovetailed drawers, turned legs and lower shelf. Finished on all four sides. Small brass knobs. All original. Circa...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe 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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