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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Baroque
18th Century German Pine Baroque Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German provincial baroque secretary à deux corps from around 1750. Solid made in pine wood.
Consisting of a three drawer commode lower part with S-...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique, painted three-drawer commode has a wonderful serpentine front, accented by angular barbs where the curves meet. Each drawer has a scalloped leaf keyplate flanked by a p...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Baroque Chest of Drawers,
Germany ca.1760
Walnut
Baroque chest of drawers in walnut with an intricately inlaid surface from 1760. This antique chest of drawers has three drawers and...
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1760s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Modern Bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, circa 1940.
This bureau is covered in cream white vinyl attached with pearl nails, significant for the designer. The skewed front is made o...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Unusual 19th Century Style Italian Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Italian 19th-century style leather panel chest on stand, with nine drawers having monkey head handles, on four brass monkey supports and a leather plinth base. The origina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Colonial style chest of drawers model 555 by Bodafors, Sweden, 1890s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great chest of drawers, model No 555, produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1890s.
Made with bamboo imitation in cut beech, five drawers with fronts covered with Japanese straw m...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Straw, Beech
Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish rosewood chest of drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: rosewood
Simensions: height: 48 cm, width: 100 cm, depth: 43 cm.
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1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Bureau / Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bureau / chest of drawers in pine. Produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Global front door shipping available.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Chest of Drawers Black Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers Black Baroque Period Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the baroque period 1650-1750
Made in oak repainted in Laserow Black. Later hardware.
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Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cabinet by Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Vienna, AT
Bernhard Pedersen & Son cabinet from the 1980 in lacquered wood. "push to open" function. Measures: H. 143.5 cm, B. 52 cm, D. 52 cm.
Som...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Baroque Commode, Würzburg 'Germany', 1750
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional Baroque commode, Würzburg (South Germany) 1750, curved front with beautiful walnut veneer with plum wood intarsia. Original bronze fittings. The drawers have a central lo...
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1750s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
French Louis XV Baroque Style Carved Burl Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Baroque Style Carved Burl Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode Server. Item features 5 dovetailed drawers, remarkable shell and leafy carvings throughout, rouge marble top...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Svend Langkilde Sideboard / Bureau Produced by Langkilde Møbler
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard / bureau designed by Svend Langkilde. Produced by Langkilde Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Winding Bureau / Secretaire Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Jeppesen in Denmark
By Kai Winding
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bureau / secretaire designed by Kai Winding. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Jeppesen in Denmark.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 46.5 (83) x 104 (68) cm.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baroque Chest of Drawers, South German 1740-50
Located in Belmont, MA
Embrace the opulence of the mid-18th century with this stunning Baroque chest of drawers from southern Germany. This exceptional piece showcases the grandeur and intricate craftsmans...
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1740s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury File Cabinet in Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
File cabinet in teak and oak, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Dutch Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Small chest of drawers hand-built in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using mahogany. This little guys packs a lot of character and details in one small package! The chest features...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century, Baroque Style Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely Baroque commode in 18th century style. Solid, finely carved beechwood. Ebonized and gilded.
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20th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Chest of Drawers Oak Cushion Moulding Panelled Bun Feet Drop Handles Vernacular
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely, characterful example of a good late-17th century oak chest of drawers with an exceptional lustrous and rich colour and patin...
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1660s English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Scandinavian filing cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian filing cabinet with shutter door and interior divided by pull-out shelves.
The square lines and dark finish give it a solid, understated look perfect for offices or st...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swiss “Windellade” Cabinet, 1770-1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Windellade cabinet, Zurich region 1770-1780 walnut veneer. In very good condition. The cabinet will be shipped from Europe. Shipping costs to Bosto...
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1770s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Teak 6 Drawer chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A stylish and useful piece by Aksel Kjersgaard, looks good enough for a lounge, and has enough storage for the bedroom.
Wherever you choose it is great quality and is in great condit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Scandinavian Rustic CabinModern Campaign Dresser Boho
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Børge Mogensen teak chest of drawers for Soborg Mobelfabrikk. A beautiful 1950s scandinavian campaign dresser with inset hanging brass handles, mitred edges and drawer edges, solid t...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Model 394 Low Chest of 4 Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly good example, the Santos Rosewood ( which is not a protected species and therefore sustainable and no problem for import or export) has exceptionally nicely ma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Mirror with Commode, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chest of drawers with a mirror from the 1960s.
Dimensions:
Mirror: height 123 cm / width 68 cm
Chest of drawers: height 45 cm / width 77 cm / depth 38 cm.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional museum quality, Italian, renaissance walnut cassettone with fitted bureau in the upper part & exceptional Bambocci carving, Lombardy.
This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Late 16th century, Northern Italian furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were unique sculptures in their own right. The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. Showing customary signs of wear from time, the lion’s paw feet make a great statement. This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the color and patina are warm and lustrous. This cassettone was illustrated in one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture in the 1969 and has been in two renowned collections.
The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion...
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bodil Kjaer for Pedersen, Rosewood Desk Cabinet / Chest of Drawers, early 1960s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare small storage cabinet on wheels designed by Bodil Kjaer 1959, manufactured by Pedersen & Son and editioned by Jason Møbler, Denmark, early 1950s, in beautifully grained rosewoo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Chest of Drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century chest of drawers, model no. U-458, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It was made in the 1960´s and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 5...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Fine 18th Century Venetian Fruitwood Commodes
Located in Rome, IT
A fine 18th century Venetian fruitwood commodes with three long drawers.
Measures: 132 x 88 x 62 cm. Very good vintage condition.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Small vintage cabinet with three drawers, the first of which has a lock.
Embellished with gilded metal handles and wooden legs painted black.
T...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century chest of drawers, model no. U-458, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It was made in the 1960´s and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 5...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
21st Century Five Drawer Hand Painted Dresser by Modenese Gastone, White
Located in PADOVA, Italy
21st century gorgeously bombed make-up table from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors. This unique masterpiece in solid wood presents custom rose-shaped knobs with hand painted achantu...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Baroque Handpainted Night Stand by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The ornamental quality of this hand painted baroque night stand is truly astonishing. The high-end wood veneer, the baroque carvings completely decorated with gold leaf and the curved lines are such a match with baroque bedrooms including beds, cabinets, credenzas and wardrobes.
The painting can...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Baroque White Night Table with Silver Leaf by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wonderfully carved baroque night stand by Modenese Luxury Interiors in ivory lacquered finish with silver leaf handmade decorations. This figurated item, which is good in luxury bedr...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Crystal, Silver Leaf, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Baroque chest of drawers was made in the 18th century in Switzerland. The three drawer commode has a pretty kingwood and maple root veneer with rosewood details on a pine wood frame. The Baroque chest comes with original bronze fittings. Additionally it has a brown-reddish marble top. This is an exquisite piece with a beautiful veneer pattern...
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1760s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood, Maple
Lovely Petite Danish Modern Rosewood Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely petite Danish modern rosewood bachelors chest. Rosewood veneer with solid rosewood handles. Perfectly matched drawer fronts and fully finished mahogany inside the drawers with...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
1960s, Vintage Danish Cabinet-Chest, Teak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Vintage Danishcabinet-chest, teak wood. Sliding doors, drawers, mirror inside. No smells, no stains. Very good condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass, Teak
Danish Teak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser on Hairpin Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome and versatile 3-drawer Danish teak chest. This unit can be used in an office or bedroom. The three drawers are ideal for extra storage for clothing or supplies. It could eve...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fine Eighteenth Century Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A fine fruitwood serpentine commode, the shaped top with cross banded veneers and two central lozenge motifs in limewood, above four long graduated drawers, the fronts decorated with panels of lime, olive and walnut and with original steel locks to interior on short cabriole legs.
Malta, Late Eighteenth century.
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Late 18th Century Maltese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Other
Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Ljungby, SE
A small chest of drawers from the Baroque period. The chest was provincially made in Southern Sweden. The limestone top is from Öland. The hardware is cast bronze. The chest has thre...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Italian Baroque Inlaid Early 18th Century Walnut and Fruit Wood Desk-Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Early 18th Century Marquetry Desk-Commode of Italian Origin, having three drawers, the top one having a fall-front featuring a desk compartment fitted...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated with the w...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Beech, Plywood
Bookcase in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Get a piece of Danish design history with this beautiful teak bookcase from the 1960s.
This bookcase represents the timeless elegance and functionality that characterizes Danish fur...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Arne Vodder Attributed Bureau Produced by N.C. Møbler in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Arne Vodder. Produced by N.C Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Commode, Taquillón, Walnut, Wrought Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Locker Walnut wood, wrought iron. Spain, 17th century.
Rectangular low furniture made of oak with elements in wrought iron that rises slightly on four legs, has a slightly protruding straight top board and fronts decorated with carvings, and has two doors under two drawers, all with key lock (shields of lock decorated with simple lines only on the doors). When opening the doors, there is access to a space divided in two by a shelf decorated with a series of cut lines on its lower edge). In the upper part, under the board, there are carved brackets with simple scrolls, tongues and architectural elements; on the sides of the front some grooves remember architectural motifs. The exterior of doors and drawers and the sides of the furniture have a decoration based on frames of different sizes and shapes (crosses, squares, rectangular), following a tradition deeply rooted in Spanish furniture and that allows you to compare the ticket office...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar cabinet of Scandinavian origin with two drawers.
Features black leatherette upholstery on the top and sides.
An original design piece, ideal for adding character to a...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Faux Leather, Teak
Baroque organ-bent walnut antique chest of drawers from the 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This burl walnut chest of drawers is a perfect addition for lovers of genuine and luxurious antiques. Its curved and elegant shapes make it a true focal point. Additionally, it featu...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 18th C. Italian Period Baroque Sepentine Chest w/ Beautiful Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Early 18th Century Italian Period Baroque Three-Drawer Chest with Serpentine Front, Marquetry Décor on the Top and Drawers. This Chest also has Carved Side Panels and S...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Commode Italian Venetian Baroque Burr Walnut Geometric Inlay Serpentine Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The serpentine front on this magnificent commode is sophisticated and gives it gravitas. The undulating form is a masterpiece of carpentry.
The carpenter has used different woods fi...
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1720s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Burl
Cassettone - Rare 18th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite 18th-century Italian chest of drawers is a remarkable example of rustic elegance and craftsmanship. Its original hand-painted decoration immediately draws the eye, sho...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
21st Century Baroque 2-Doors Toilette in Ivory Finish by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wake up like a member of the royal family and admire yourself while sitting on this sophisticated dressing unit by Modenese Gastone Interiors, Italian Lu...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Table "Casino" by Sven Engstrom & Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingstroms, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Table "Casino" by Sven Engstrom & Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingstroms Sweden 1960
Rare rosewood model from serie " Casino" with 3 units of drawers.
Good contions, some light scratches a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Oak Chest of Drawers Tall Sculptural Design
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Sculptural Design creation Oak chest of drawers with a round shaped silhouette that reveals the wood flexibility and beauty and wakens the desire of feeling its shape by tou...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
18th Century Genovese Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual, hand carved, veneered, inlaid and ebonized, four drawer, serpentine front commode with clipped corners bolstered by turned pilasters capped with Corinthian capitals. The whole in Burl veneer with foliate style, pear wood inlay. Original, gilt bronze drawer pulls on 3 lower drawers, replacement antique knobs...
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1780s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pearwood, Burl
Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This rare cassettone oozes charm and character. The carved decoration is particular to Brescia in Lombardy and the knobs are a rare feature carved as flowerheads to the petals behind...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Walnut, Burl Walnut and Bronze Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Walnut, burl Walnut, and bronze commodes. Each three drawer chest is raised by unique and most elegant scrolled tapered legs with fine mottled feet. The bombee serpentine shaped front displays beautiful veneered Walnut panels with impressive foliate bronze pulls with the top drawer displaying a fine keyhole escutcheon...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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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