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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
18th Century Burled Walnut Georgian Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century burled walnut Georgian chest. Three upper small drawers and three lower large drawers. Fluted corner columns, Brass hardware with bracket feet. Wonderful old warm patina.
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
Five drawer chests from this source are often more decorative, especially around the top drawers. In this case the chest has no such decoration. Even the front corners of the case ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian 1820s Serpentine Front Walnut Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from circa 1820 with serpentine front and carved tapered feet. Introduce a dash of Italian allure into your home with this walnut commode, hailing from the ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique George I Style burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George I style burled wood chest of drawers, circa 1910. With a slightly rectangular top with molded front and side edges, two top drawers...
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1910s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pickled White Oak Wood Highboy Dresser with 3 Drawers & a Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage highboy dresser with 3 drawers and a shelf.
The piece was designed and manufactured in the United States in the late 1970's or early 1980s.
The dresser is made pickled whit...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Napoleon III Inlaid Wood and Gilded Bronze Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare france of the period Napoleon III antique majestic chest of drawers. Characterized by a rounded shape on the front and slender wavy l...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Double dresser by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Very nice double chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Produced in the 1960s in Denmark. This double dresser is made of teak wood, has eight drawers and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Large Organic Coastal Faux Bamboo Rattan Chests / Commodes / Cabinets - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of Regency style hand crafted faux bamboo chests. They date to the 1980s and are in very good condition.
My shipping is running two to five weeks. These ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Composition, Metal
Late 17th Century William & Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted circa 1690, this two-part mahogany chest of drawers typifies the William & Mary style with its combination of curved and linear forms. The upper half consists of 2 small ...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine quality chest of drawers. Fitted with 3 graduating drawers veneered in elm which also covers the top. ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Elm
Mid Century Low Sculptural Sideboard in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a nice carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s.
Four sliding doors...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Commode
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French mahogany commode or chest of drawers featuring a dramatic white carrara marble top. Beautifully crafted in the grand Louis XVI neoclassical taste. The case is fronted ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Italian Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of Drawers / commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using poplar and walnut. The commode features three inset drawers with beautiful, hand-carved dovetail joints. The han...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Poplar, Satinwood
Italian Louis XVI 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century with two drawers and inlaid banding. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century showcases timeless elegance and superb craftsmanship. Crafted from various types of walnut, this commode features two drawers adorned with delicate inlaid banding that beautifully surrounds both the drawers and the rectangular top. The dovetail drawers, equipped with classical brass hardware, reflect meticulous attention to detail and historical authenticity.
The commode stands gracefully on tapered legs, enhancing its refined silhouette. The natural aging expected in a piece from the 19th century adds to its character and charm, making it a captivating addition to any interior space. The warm tones of the walnut, combined with the inlaid designs, create a piece that is both functional and decorative.
Ideal for use in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, this Louis XVI style commode offers ample storage while serving as a striking focal point. Its timeless design complements both classic and contemporary interiors, allowing it to blend seamlessly with a variety of décor styles. Whether used to store linens, clothes, or cherished keepsakes, this antique Italian walnut commode...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Peddler Chest of drawers / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
I think it is a called "Peddler's Tansu", which is used by merchants to carry goods far away.
"Peddler" refers to carrying and retailing products wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is new and is made from Carrara marble. The sides of the chest are si...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Borsani Tecno Two Chests of Drawers in Black and Granite Mid-Century Italy 1962s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of two "SE" container in wood and granite by Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1962. SE model, dark granite top, five drawers. Black lacquered wood structure. The granite shelves are rem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Granite
Thomasville Georgian Mahogany Three-Drawer Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By Thomasville
USA, Late 20th Century
Mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Each me...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Faux Bamboo Green Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers, commode or dresser. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted in a Gustavian shade of green. Please notice all the wonderful...
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Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese vintage small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, fully made of Kiri (Paulownia).
Refinished by seller with traditional black Urushi ...
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bachelors Chest George III Circa 1780
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A WONDERFUL GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST CIRCA 1780 With brushing slide above four long drawers. Rectangular top with phenomenal coloring.
Provenance: The Fulwood Collection
The Fulwood Collection comes from a Grade II listed rectory in the North of England. Formerly the childhood home of Sir Douglas Bader...
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis xvi style commode. Dovetail drawers and 2 keys.
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1990s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dixie Furniture Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
A Dixie Furniture Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers with the protective Glass top in great vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Demi-Lune Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful demi-lune bedside cabinet, with elegant serpentine front and two drawers. This practical and attractive commode echoes the Louis XV style, and features two capacious draw...
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Monumental Rare Period 1770s era Italian Inlaid Olivewood and Walnut Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare piece of furniture of monumental scale. The commode is in good original antique condition and will show signs of age and wear including patina, old scuffs, scratches a...
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1770s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century chest of drawers from France. The marble top is made from Carrara marble and has been replaced. This piece has four drawers all with faux bamboo applied moldings turne...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s).
It is made of cedar, and the front of the drawer peels off the paint due to friction due to agi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing a classic pair of English Mahogany Bachelor's Chests featuring traditional design elements and high-quality craftsmanship. These versatile chests are notable for their cr...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers.
Handcrafted in France in the Mid-20th Century, high quality solid wood construction, finished in elegantly s...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine scroll work in hues of yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an antiqued white ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dressers or Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dressers, chests of drawers, or commodes
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with original b...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest in fine traditional form and having good graining with decorative line inlay. Raised on four carved feet with four long drawers with brass oval pulls and key escutcheons. ...
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19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stylish Axel Larsson Swedish Art Deco Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Stylish Art Deco Bureau by Axel Larsson from around 1920 to 1930. The bureau is designed by Axel Larsson and made by SMF, Svenska Möbelfabriken, in Sweden....
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Southern Germany
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1825
Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 106 x 55 cm
Description:
Three-tier piece of furniture standing on solid b...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Bombe Commode 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique hand-painted Italian Rococo bombe shaped three drawer commode, Venice, circa 1820.
This very finely antique Venetian with a golden ...
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1820s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Danish chest of drawers attributed to Kofoed Larsen, crafted of Brazilian rosewood with four book-matched drawers featuring recessed handles, raised on solid rosewood le...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition measuring 24" in width, 16" in depth and 24.25" in he...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite French Empire style commode or dresser offering three drawers. The commode or dresser is painted in antiqued beige tone and features lion head bronze pulls. The dresser or commode is raised by finely carved tole metal bottom showing scrolls and a large shell design in the middle. The piece is study and is finely carved while having a marble top in black , gray adding style and elegance to this timeless dresser.
The French Empire style dresser...
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20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique American Empire Classical Tiger Maple & Cherry Four Drawer Chest C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique American Empire Classical Tiger Maple & Cherry Four Drawer Chest Unsigned C1840.
Measures ...
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19th Century American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers
Southern Germany
Cherry
Biedermeier around 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 86 x 98 x 54 cm
Description:
Small and fine Biedermeier ches...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
English Antique Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Leicester, GB
Compact solid Oak chest of drawers. This original English antique chest with three slim long and two smaller drawers on top has gorgeous colour and patina from years of use. Lovely d...
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1860s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Bombe Commodes
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of 1940's Bomb'e dressers that can also be used as nightstands.
Hand painted within the last few years in a light gray, some minor scuffs add to the rustic feel of this Ico...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets that moved throughout the home and could accompany their owners in long-distance trave...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compar...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, 18th century with restorations. Having a rectangular two board top with thumb molded front and side edges, two top drawers and 3 lower drawers, ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XV Kingwood Marquetry Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite marble top. This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, "ModernMates" Collecti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Louis XV Style Petite Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This petite commode is a charming example of 19th century craftsmanship inspired by the classic Louis XV style. Crafted from beautifully figured, veneered wood, the commode features ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Lewis Mittman Carved Walnut Provincial Louis XV Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Lewis Mittman chest of drawers or bombe style dresser. Made of walnut featuring rectangular serpentine form with carved Provincial / Louis XV styling. Made in Italy.
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Rococo Style 1900s Marble Top Bombé Commodes with Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Rococo style walnut and mahogany bombé commodes from circa 1900 with marble tops and bronze hardware. This exquisite pair of Rococo style bombé commodes, crafted around 190...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Inlaid Op Art French Louis VX Style Baggio Annico Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Baggia Annico of Italy inlaid commode. The commode is designed in the Louis XV style and features an optical illusion (op-art) courtyard scene with figures stan...
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Early 2000s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Green Louis XVI / Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful architectural Louis XVI (Gustavian) chest of drawers from the late 18th century.
Light green body with a faux marble-painted top and an elegant carved dentil molding beneat...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original patina and interesting provenance!
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th / early 19th century, exceptionally executed in elegant, sophisticated and luxurious King Louis 15th taste, topped with the original rouge red Pyrenees marble top with striking white veining, serpentine-shaped front and molded edge, over a conforming solid wood case fitted with a secret hidden storage compartment and four dovetailed drawers, each with ornate gilt-bronze handles and escutcheons. When you remove the top left drawer, the center panel with faux escutcheon can slide over and reveal a concealed wooden drawer for valuables.
Elegantly decorated, the drawer fronts and rounded corner posts adorned with subtle carvings, paneled sides, scalloped apron with hand carved Rocaille shell and scroll motif, rising on short cabriole legs. In the original cream paint finish with distressed chippy paint patina perfection!
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Private collection of Floyd and Beverly Sherman (1939-2024) who purchased it for $35,519 in 2001 (paperwork included)
Beverly was an iconic owner, exhibitor and breeder of the Tennessee Walking Horse...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls
Located in Oakland, CA
Low chest of drawers from Sweden and imported from Denmark, constructed of pine with expressive graining, leather pulls and brass hardware. Consisting of 3 wide drawers with a sleek ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Paint Decorated Italian Bombe Rococo Sideboard Buffet Fitted Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous paint decorated bombe form Rococo sideboard or large commode made in Italy. The painted finish is distressed and has beautiful colors and a great original patina a...
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1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique 24-Drawer Cabinet, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique 24-drawer cabinet was crafted in the Late Meiji Era (1868-1912).
The beautifully arranged drawers create a striking design. The main body is made of cedar, while the d...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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.