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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, pair of chests of drawers, walnut, United States, 1965 and circa 1973 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a Japanese made drawer storage. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is a piece of furniture with a long history that still has a strong presen...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" High Chest Dresser Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" Campaign High Chest Dresser Console MINT
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - Minor signs of use
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Swedish 19th century satin birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian 19th century satin birch 4 drawer chest circa 1870. Simple but elegant piece of Biedermeier influenced furniture. Rectangular top with moulded edge, below which a 4 gra...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Victorian Antique English Rosewood Pier Cabinet with Glazed Front Circa 1800's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunning Antique English Rosewood Glazed Pier Cabinet with Lattice Gilt Metal, Ebonsied Finish & Inlay Interior is lined with Fabric & Comes With A Working Key With Silk Swing Tag ...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Timeless Italian Elegance: Chest of Drawers with Red Murano Glass and Brass Trim
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite Italian chest of drawers embodies mid-century modern elegance with a refined blend of solid wood, vibrant red Murano glass and polished brass fittings. Made in Italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Large French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautifully patinated relic of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this French apothecary cabinet features thirty drawers, each fitted with aged iron pulls. Constructed from solid oa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Commode – Vienna, circa 1825 We are pleased to offer this exceptional authentic Viennese Biedermeier trumeau commode, crafted around 1825. This rar...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Brass

20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs....
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

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Pine

Antique Provincial French Country Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Antique Provincial French Chest with good size and fine traditional form. Oak construction on four carved Louis XV style feet. The chest with barbed and scalloped front features t...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Birch

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

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Carrara Marble

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

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Rosewood

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior over four drawers with brass escutcheo...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

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

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Carrara Marble

Large Chest of Drawers in Italian Walnut Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.655.1
Located in New York, NY
D.665.1 Large Chest of Drawers in Various Woods by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. A statement piece for the modern home, this chest of drawers is imbu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Wood

Art Deco Chest of Drawers Attributed to Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice Art Deco drawer made in Sweden in the late 1920s. It’s attributed to famous designer and architect Carl Malmsten. It made in stained birch with ...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

George III Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
George III Four Drawer Mahogany Chest with brass hardware. Chest has a serpentine mahogany top and front over four drawers. Chest rests on bracket feet. This piece is both functional...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Small Danish Altona Mahogany Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Altona Biedermeier mahogany dresser with 2 drawers. Brass fittings on the sides and bone keyhole fittings.
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Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small Danish Altona Mahogany Dresser
Small Danish Altona Mahogany Dresser
$1,890 Sale Price
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French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French Chest of drawers/commode in the Louis XVI style with a “serpentine” front. The chest is made of Mahogany and finished with a Museum quality French polish. Original Bronze hard...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Diminutive Mid Century Three Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century dresser, design att. to Milo Baughman for the Directional Furniture Company, circa 1950/60's. The walnut chest features three drawers, each with a recessed p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Hickory Chair Georgian Solid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front four-drawer dresser, commode, or chest of drawers By Hickory Chair, "Historical James River Plantations...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique chest of drawers from the Louis Seize Period. This commode comes from France and dates from circa 1780-1790. It is...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Alma Chest, in Sunkissed Oak & Rojo Marble, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meet the Alma Collection, a study in quiet elegance. A honed marble top sets a refined tone, while bronze hardware invites a subtle touch of warmth. The form is understated yet strik...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

American Empire Chest of Drawers with Mirror in Mahogany, Maine, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
An American Empire chest in mahogany with four drawers with original turned knobs, and with original vanity mirror with square tapering columns. Chest rests on lion's paw feet with a...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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. At...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Contemporary Brutalist Geometric Commode in Solid Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Wardrobe made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: H. 77 x 170 x 60 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th century Solid oak chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a beautifully simple set of 18th century drawers. These are made from solid oak including the drawer sides which is a true sign of quality. The drawers have a very attractive...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Rococo Black Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of four drawers resting on scalloped skirt and curved cabriolet legs. While the paint is newer and professiona...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the first half of the 19th century, Charles X period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteris...
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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

USM Haller Credenza F2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

Pair Louis XVI Style Heavily Carved Marble Top Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style commodes from the 1930s epitomizes neoclassical refinement, combining superb craftsmanship with timeless elegance. Each commode is paint...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

20th Century Wood and Faux Mother of Pearl Italian Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Chest of drawers of Italian production of the late 20th century. Furniture veneered in walnut, burl, rosewood, faux mother of pearl, ebonized wood, beech and fruitwood. Dresser for b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

USM Haller Storage G2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza C2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the Usm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

French Louis Philippe Cherry Wood Nine-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency or Louis Philippe style nine-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers USA, Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measur...
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Late 20th Century American Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Piedmont Walnut Dresser 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Walnut chest of drawers, three-drawer front, turned and gouged uprights, truncated conical feet, ebonized moldings and gouges. Bardiglio gray marble top (Valadieri quarry). Piedmont,...
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Rare Art Deco Glossy Lacquer Honey Walnut & Ebonized Wood Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible and rare art deco chest cabinet having a sensual sculptural form with top drawer over swing out doors that reveal two interior drawers; below are two more large drawers for added storage. The striking two tones of honey Burl walnut veneer and black laquered wood further heighten the amazing silhouette. Commode came from a collector who purchased it at Depression Modern...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Cerused Painted Commode / Chest with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love the finish and size! This chest is actually an Italian piece with French Louis XVI styling. The cerused finish is accented with a celadon green. It is in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique chest of drawers or commode from northern Sweden made in a classic straight gustavian shape from the late 1700s. The chest is a genuine Swedish antique made by hand in pine a...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb pair of Swedish Gustavian style commodes embodies the timeless elegance and rustic charm associated with Scandinavian design. Finished in a soft white paint with a lightl...
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Guiseppe Rivadossi, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Italy, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Guiseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, c. 1980s.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Green & Beige Venetian Neoclassical Style Commodes A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine scroll work in hues of...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Italian Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Italian Louis XVI style walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular walnut top with tulipwood banding, 3 drawers with tulipwood banding and brass pulls, resting...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Régence Ormolu Mounted Commode 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence wood and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1720 in date. The stunning breche violette marble top ...
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1720s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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Wood

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hand-made quarter round molding creates a bold step-down edge to the top of this handsome chest. The top two drawers stand a little proud of the others, flanked by long pyramid appl...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Bleached Italian Campaign Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
An Italian bleached mahogany campaign side chest of drawers, mid-20th century. 27 ¾ inches wide by 19 inches deep by 26 inches tall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Louis XVI-style walnut chest of drawers, almost a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Sometimes referred to as a lingerie chest, the...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Set of "China" No. 232 Cabinets Oak & Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of original model 232 'China' cabinets all in oak with maple interior. Beautiful keys and handles in brass. Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1960 and produced by cabinetmaker C.M. M...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut and Walnut Chest of Drawers With Marble Top, 19th century. With a rectangular black and white marble top with canted corners, 4 nicely figure...
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19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Neo-Classical Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming early 19th century Italian Neo-classical chest of drawers. The chest's conformation is two short drawers over two long drawers raised on tall legs. It is veneered ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid mahogany construction that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum qua...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Monumental Pair 19thC English Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental Pair 19thC English Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers sku 2033 Price for the pair Overall dims together W315 x D55 x H91 cm W157.5 x D55 x H91 cm Weight 72Kg
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode in Stripped Oak is a magnificent example of the genre, meticulously hand-crafted by master artisans in the neoclassical revival style from dense...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode or Chest
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian olive wood four drawer commode, mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive

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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