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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: George III
Retro Midcentury Art Deco Narrow Chest of Drawers / Small Cabinet, 1950
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Retro Narrow Chest of Drawers Restored midcentury Art Deco 1950 Cabinet Small
Features:
Single-door model with ten glass shelves
Original handle and...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1920's Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage 1930’s Art Deco walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
This is of great quality and has a stylish design. The main carcas...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Hepplewhite Bow Front Dressing Table Circa Early 1800s
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique George III era Hepplewhite bow front dressing table, ca. 1810,. Mahogany with contrasting boxwood banding and original rondelle lion head brasses. Also includes original w...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawe...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Burr Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers with butlers serving tray
Please note the deliv...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Curved hand polished Art Deco Sideboard in Birch Burl Wood with Brass Fittings
Located in Ulm, DE
Curved sideboard
Birch burl wood, shellac hand polished
Brass Fittings
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Measures:
Width 204 cm
Height 83 cm
Depth 50 cm.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch, Burl
Late 18th Century George III Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 George III commode cabinet side table, English. Mahogany. Converted from a bedside commode, now with 2-door cabinet over two drawers in the base. Raised on French spl...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George III Style Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
George III Style Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
With 5 drawers in graduated sizes also with draw out brushing slide
From KEITH SKEEL LOUDHAM HALL COLLECTION This lovely
...
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Late 20th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Vertiko Filing Cabinet / Drawer Cabinet, 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Drawer cabinet restored Art Deco around 1925 Vertiko filing cabinet
Features:
Four large file drawers and two doors below
Removable drawer bottoms subsequently made from plywood...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sleek Art Deco gentleman's chest, in the style of Walter Dorwin Teague, American, circa 1930s. Nicely refinished matte black lacquered cabinet holds five drawers behind Burl wood do...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Burl
Rare French Art Deco Signed Mercier & Francisque Chaleyssin Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular scarce French Art Deco mahogany tall chest of drawers / semainier commode by important French ébéniste and designer Mercier & Chaleyssin.
Exquisitely handcrafted in France, circa early 1930s, exceptionally executed in luxurious Art Deco Streamline Moderne taste, finely crafted of rare and exotic richly figured plum-pudding mahogany and solid mahogany, having inset marble top, over case fitted with six banded parquetry drawers with high-quality dovetail joinery and patinated brass ring pulls, flanked by fluted rounded corner posts, rising on fluted tapered legs.
Signed,retaining the original maker's metal label affixed to drawer interior that reads:
Ameublement - Decoration
Tapisserie
Mercier & Chaleyssin
4. Rue Boileau, Lyon
Each lockplate marked:
B*SGDG FOA PARIS
Dimensions: (approx)
52" High, 29" Wide, 18" Deep
History:
Francisque Chaleyssin (1872-1951)
Francisque Chaleyssin was born in 1872. The Chaleyssin company was founded by the father. In 1896, his two sons carry on the family business. Francisque will be the creator.
Chaleyssin marries in 1895 the daughter of Eugène Baudin...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Red Chest of Drawers Attributed. a Piero Portalupi
Located in Milano, IT
The chest of drawers attributed to the well-known Italian architect Piero Portalupi is an exquisite piece of furniture from the early 20th century. Made with the utmost attention to ...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louise Floral Art Deco Style Chest of Drawers Fine Hammered Brass
Located in New York, NY
"Introducing our exquisite Louise Art Deco Chest of Drawers, a stunning art deco chest of drawers inspired by two of the most beloved designs from the Stephanie Odegard collection. D...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco three-drawer dresser chest or commode
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1920s
Exotic burl wood, with hand-painted details and original hardware.
Measures: ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Paint
Burr Walnut Oxblood Leather Triple Filing Cabinet Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Burr Walnut triple bank filing cabinet with three drawers to the middle and Oxblood leather top
A truly stunning piece, if burr waln...
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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Gray Glass 3-Drawer Nickel Chest Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 3 drawers (options for sizes) but the artistic post-modern impact, in Memphis style, of the different tints, ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Gray Glass 3-Drawer Nickel Chest Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 3 drawers (options for sizes) but the artistic post-modern impact, in Memphis style, of the different tints, ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Curvy Deco Style Italian Three Drawer Parchment Covered Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1980s chest has great Art Deco style and lines. Three drawer chest with a curved, stepped base on parchment-covered dowel legs. Drawers have rounded pulls....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco chest fitted with three spacious drawers in beautiful mahogany with flame birch sides and legs. This chest has nickel pulls. Pe...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome substantial sized Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers exhibits exceptional color and grain, with fine and accommodating proportions. Features include three sho...
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1810s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Drawers in Floral Design by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
"Introducing the Floral Art Deco Drawers - Inspired by the Floral Motifs of Rajasthan Palaces
Stephanie Odegard presents the Floral Art Deco Drawers, a ma...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Drawers 'Fleur-de-lis' in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 'Fleur-de-Lis' Art Deco Drawers by renowned designer Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. These Art Deco Drawers are a testament to Mathieu...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Style Chest of Drawers 'Fleur-de-Lis' by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
"Introducing the 'Fleur-de-Lis' Art Deco Chest of Drawers by renowned designer Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This Art Deco Chest of Drawers is a testament to Mathieu's creative...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Tamara Chest of Drawers in Aged Mirror
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
The provocatively vintage Tamara Chest drips with enough Art Deco decadence to transport you back to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties. Her frame's strong geometric lines are coupl...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror
George III Style Chest of Drawers Made by Bevan Funell Reprodu
By Reprodux
Located in Crawley, GB
For sale a beautiful pair of late 20th century George Ill style
Bevan Funell Reprodux chest of drawers.
Can be sold as pair or as a single one, the price for one is £1450 and £2800f...
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Late 20th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Part of a Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this finest quality Waring & Gillow Lancaster, Burr Walnut inlaid large chest of drawers which is part of a large suite
This piece is part of a bedroom set, I have in total a triple bank wardrobe...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English George III Style Chest of Drawers
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Gerorg III style mahogany chest of drawers from the 1970s.
Equipped with 3 doors and 3 drawers with brass handles.
Very good condition, only scratches on the bottom.
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20th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Style Lacquered Chest of Drawers from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco style dresser by Lam Lee, 1990s. Wooden structure with rounded sides; body is sponge lacquered on metal leaf, drawers and top are spong...
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1990s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. Stunning piece of furniture that, with its many curves, creates incredib...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Villa & House Bardot 9 Drawer Lacquered Grasscloth Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Villa & House Bardot Collection 9 drawer art deco style chest covered in neutral lacquered grasscloth that flows over each cresting drawer front and around each corner. Accentuated b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco chest of drawers
A French Art Deco Chest of drawers produced in the 1930s in walnut having four long shaped front drawers and standing on a shaped base. The chest is in ver...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Finest Antique English Geo. III Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Quite possibly the FINEST period late 18th century Geo. III mahogany Chest on Chest we have had in our 100 year-old antiques establishment. It evidences perfect proportions top tp b...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Sheraton Painted Chest Drawers Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III painted mahogany chest of drawers, in the Sheraton manne, and circa 1780 in date.
The top features a painted musical trophy in the centre with chequer banding.
The two half width and the three graduated full width drawers are all decorated with paintedmusical motifs, cherubs and further chequer banding, and fitted with oval brass swing handles. The chest is raised on elegant ogee bracket feet.
Fitted with decorative brass handles and with working locks and key.
This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 106 x Width 110 x Depth 52
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches
Thomas Sheraton
(1751 - 1806) was an English cabinetmaker and one of the leading exponents of Neoclassicism. Sheraton gave his name to a style of furniture characterised by a feminine refinement of late Georgian styles and became the most powerful source of inspiration behind the furniture of the late 18th century. His four-part Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterers’ Drawing Book greatly influenced English and American design.
Sheraton was apprenticed to a cabinetmaker, but he became better known as an inventor, artist, mystic, and religious controversialist. Initially he wrote on theological subjects, describing himself as a “mechanic, one who never had the advantage of collegiate or academical education.” He settled in London c. 1790, and his trade card gave his address as Wardour Street, Soho.
Supporting himself mainly as an author, Sheraton wrote Drawing Book (1791), the first part of which is devoted to somewhat naive, verbose dissertations on perspective, architecture, and geometry and the second part, on which his reputation is certainly based, is filled with plates that are admirable in draftsmanship, form, and proportion.
In 1803 Sheraton, who had been ordained a Baptist minister in 1800, published his Cabinet Dictionary (with plates), containing An Explanation of All Terms Used in the Cabinet, Chair and Upholstery Branches with Dictionary for Varnishing, Polishing and Gilding.
Some of the designs in this work, venturing well into the Regency style, are markedly unconventional. That he was a fashionable cabinetmaker is remarkable, for he was poor, his home of necessity half shop. It cannot be presumed that he was the maker of those examples even closely resembling his plates.
Although Sheraton undoubtedly borrowed from other cabinetmakers, most of the plates in his early publications are supposedly his own designs. The term Sheraton has been recklessly bestowed upon vast quantities of late 18th-century painted and inlaid satinwood...
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Italian Chest of Drawers Mirror, Walnut, Portoro Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers with big mirror and with four drawers, in walnut, curved on the sides, art deco style, Portoro marble top.
Completely disassembled, it is divided into two ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Art Déco Credenza / Chest of Drawers by Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Köln, NW
Large french Art Déco credenza / commode by Alfred Porteneuve. (1896-1949) in original condition of the thirties.
Alfred Porteneuve, bor...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Cabinet in Mahogany Marble, circa 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Chest of drawers restored Art Deco circa 1925 mahogany marble cabinet
Features:
High-quality veneer with root wood
Original fittings
Rose marble top with slight damage
Attract...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Tall Mahogany Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George III tall mahogany chest, with the original cove cornice featuring ''wall of Troy'' dentil molding, this above the seven graduated drawers with o...
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1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Her Chest of Drawers Made with Oak, Lacquer and Brass by Stylish
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
George III mahogany chest on chest with the upper section having a dentil cornice and two short over three long drawers with original brass handles. The base having a brushing slide ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Pair of Art Deco Style Large Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style nightstand inspired by 1930s luxury. This three-drawer chest with a rounded edge top with polished nickel trim, exotic Amara veneers with polished nickel finish handles, on tapering legs, with soft closing drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
circa 1785 English Commode Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1785 commode cabinet, George III, English. Mahogany & mahogany veneers. Gallery top. Converted from a bedside commode, now a cabinet over a deep drawer appearing as two drawers...
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1780s George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Jewelry Dresser, Drawer Chest, Bronze, Organic Design, handcrafted in Germany
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Drawer box handmade
Four drawers
The surface is organically worked and looks like bent sheet metal with edges and kinks.
The handles are integrated in...
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice, above four graduated drawers, each with brass plate handles, flanked by canted corners. Below this, the base has a further three drawers, each with brass plate handles above large bracket...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Incredible Art Deco Commode in Curly Maple by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb
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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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: wood and bronze
Style: Art Deco French
without handles measures 47 depth
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, with Greek Key Moulded Cornice
Located in High Wycombe, GB
George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, With Greek Key Moulded Cornice With Two Short & Six Long Drawers with Brass Handles Raised upon Bracket Feet
Height: circa 175 cm.
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19th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners having three short and three wide drawers over lower section having secretary drawer an...
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine, Mahogany
Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A three drawer chest of drawers by modernist designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946). Constructed from dark stained solid oak, featuring sub...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Art Deco French Commodes with Bronze and Ebonized Trim
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco French (bedside) commodes in rectangular form with a shaped, molded ebonized trim enclosing an inset glass top, two fitted hinged doors with bronze lip pulls revealing an interior compartment, standing on ebonized turned legs...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Randolph Chest in French Walnut with Antiqued Brass by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Randolph Chest shown in quartered French walnut with hand rubbed lacquer and antiqued brass escutcheons.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco English Burr Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of five drawers originating from England and dating to the 1930's. It has stunning walnut veneers with original Art Deco handles in chromed brass. ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Dresser designed by De Coene Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Art Deco dresser in beautiful cherry colored veneer and sculptural feet. Three drawers with brass hardware.
Dimensions: 114 W x 88 H ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Art Deco Ebonized Chests Designed by De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco ebonized three drawer chests.
Designed by De Coene Frères.
Black lacquer with polished brass details, and sabots.
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Period Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic George III period chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period.
It is of outstanding quality, it is very heavy and well built. I...
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1790s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English King George III 1800s Oak Five Drawer Commode with Raised Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period oak commode from the early 19th century, with five graduating drawers, raised panels, brass hardware and short feet. Created in England during the George...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome Art Deco chest of drawers. Original painted finish and golden elm top. Detailed with brass pulls, decorative centerpiece and uniquely shaped legs.
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
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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