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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1940s
18th Century Walnut Chest On Stand Queen Anne
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exceptional early 18th Century Queen Anne period Walnut Chest On Stand / Highboy , dating to 1702-14 .
Impeccable colour and patina . Beautiful figured walnut veneers with delica...
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Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore with Original hardware. has CHAPNIS stamped. Piece is gorgeous and pr...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Sycamore, Walnut
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
This neoclassical chest of drawers was made in Piedmont in the second half of the 18th century, in carved and lacq...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Jacobean chest of drawers. Four drawers. Made of Oak with lion face brass handles and key-holes. Made in England between the 17th-18th century. Beautiful dark brown finish...
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17th Century Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet. Very old and unique piece. See pics
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1740s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
18th c. Danish Oak Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
Located in Wichita, KS
A Danish chest of drawers from the 18th century in original patina. European oak with traces of original white paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shaped drawers with ...
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18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, expertly crafted by master ébéniste Jean-Baptiste Lependu from solid oak secondary wood with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rococo Period Swedish 1760s Gray Painted Commode with Raised Top and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period commode from circa 1760 with light Gustavian gray painted finish, raised shelf on the top, three drawers and bronze hardware. Immerse yourself in the grace an...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 18th century Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Belmont, MA
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 18th century French Louis XV Bombe Commode, a true embodiment of opulence and sophistication. Elevated on gracefully curved legs ado...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished interior rests on pull out lopes, above an arrangement four graduating drawers with pi...
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1760s European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a wonderful decorative oyster venered top with a cross grained thumb moulded edge above two short over three long graduated oak lined drawers, with shaped and engraved brass plate...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Chest of Drawers with Folding Top and Secretaire with Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Chest of Drawers with Folding Top and Secretaire with Drawers
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18th Century Spanish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rare South African Block Front Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century Cape block front chest.
This Dutch colonial chest was made in the Cape using local stinkwood it has the original brass handles and carved paw feet.
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18th Century South African Dutch Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Commode from the Louis XIV Regency Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this rare chest of drawers hailing from the Louis XIV Regency era in the 18th century. It has a gracefully curved facade which unfolds with four drawers arranged ...
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Late 18th Century Mahogany Single Tall Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th or early 19th century English single tall chest made from mahogany. The top has a crown over a dentil molding, following down to simple sides. The front of the case has f...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique William and Mary Style Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique William & Mary style oak chest of drawers, 18th century. With an overhanging quarter sawn oak top with thumb molded front and side edges, two top drawers over 3 lower drawers...
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Stately Antique English Painted Highboy c1790
Located in Oak Park, MI
A large, beautiful and fine English country 18th century painted mahogany highboy. Displaying a stately row of knobs and graceful bracket feet that are a bit taller than average, giv...
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18th Century English Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Deco 1940s chest of drawers of Scandinavian manufacture
Located in Brescia, IT
Particular 1940s chest of drawers.
This 1940s vintage furniture piece features three drawers. The handle carved in wood is black while the rest of the cabinet is light gray.
Good c...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Regence Lyonnaise Commode Made of Walnut, Bronze dOre Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th century Lyonnaise commode is simply exquisite. The piece is made of walnut in the Regence in style and features three drawers, all with the original bronze d’ore handles and escutcheons. The walnut top is contoured beautifully, and the front, three drawers, scroll feet, and contoured bottom are all beautifully hand carved.
This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie and Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this wonderful Italian chest of drawers originating from the Louis XVI period. Its top displays stunning marquetry that enhances its aesthetic ap...
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Rococo commode with original brass pulls, hardware and locks on three bow front drawers. The top drawer has three compartments. Commode top front and sides are contoured. Apron and...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Commode A' Portes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very elegant mid-18th century Buffet - Commode A Portes from Northern Italy. Beautifully constructed from painted wood with molded panels to the 2 doors and sides, an interior sli...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Bombay Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique Bombay chest! This piece dates to the late 18th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented...
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1780s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Baroque Drop Leaf Table Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An unique specimen, a very rare chest of drawers of the early Portuguese Baroque with double top convertible into a table, 3 drawers, gilded bronze letterhead and handles, of Italian influence, an example in excellent condition of the style that predecessoed D José...
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers - so-called Commode Mazarine
France
Walnut, burl wood, etc.
First half of 18th century.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 115 x 66 cm
Description:
French Regence chest of drawers...
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large baroque chest of drawers ("commode galbée") from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Solid oak wood and veneered.
An authentic piece in absolutely elegant puristic design.
Sid...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Very charming antique English wooden chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this amazing antique English chest of drawers full of character and history!
This stylish wooden chest of drawers/chest of drawers from the mid to late 18th century has a ...
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Elaborately hand painted 18th century three drawer Italian chest. Probably Florence....
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th c. Swedish Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish chest of drawers from the 18th century in original paint. European pine wood with traces of aged blue and coral red paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shape...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Coppia comodini Luigi XVI in Legno Arancio, Noce, Acero occhettato con intarsi.
Located in Catania, IT
Coppia di comodini Luigi XVI in arancio, Noce e acero occhettato con intarsi. Risalente alla fine del XVIII secolo o all'inizio del XIX secolo.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode, sign. J.F. LAPIE (Jean François Lapie ) , with guild stamp, Paris circa 1730. Tulipwood, rosewood an...
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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT AND CHERRY VENEREED CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant chest of drawers veneered in fine walnut and cherry wood. The surface is embellished with sophisticated geometric threads, which give a touch of elegance and refinement. The ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Original Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Very beautiful Louis XVI chest of drawers, crafted in pine in original polychrome color, with a fantastic natural age-related patina.
Below the top plate red painted dental mouldings...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian chest of drawers from the 1600s in walnut wood
Located in Barletta, IT
Italian walnut chest of drawers from the 1600s. It features a small drawer below the top and 4 large drawers.
Origin: Italy, Tuscany
Period: 1600
Dimensions: 136x58x106h cm
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17th Century Italian Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Lombard drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s in walnut wood with inlay motif
Located in Barletta, IT
Italian drop-leaf cabinet from the 1600s, in walnut wood. It features inlay motifs on the top, 3 large drawers with panels on the bottom, and internal drawers with an open compartme...
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17th Century Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
American Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A gorgeous one-of-a-kind block front style chest of drawers in walnut. Quality is what describes this piece best. Handcrafted with attention to detail such as the 3-dimensional wood ...
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1940s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French provincial carved and bleached oak commode. Circa 1780. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A small chest of drawers in Vinhático(a special wood from the Madeira Island) with cut-out vegetarist skirt, bombée legs and gilded hardware, a large drawer, wide eyelets, two small ...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut corners, with four graduated drawers, orginal brass handels and bracket feet. English, ...
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Late 18th Century French George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This commode is made of plain walnut with amazing hardware. The feet are finished with a form of deer feet.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 18th century walnut French provincial commode of the Louis XV period. This chest of drawers features three levels with a secret drawer situated between the top two drawers, rea...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated drawers, originally with a fitted top drawer, now retaining the slide, decorated with flame book matched veneers. English, circa 1770.
Published: Hinkley, F. Lewis: ‘The More Significant Georgian Furniture’, London, 1990, p. 80, pl.136.
Footnote: Henry Hill (1741–1778) was a successful cabinet maker, upholsterer, coach maker, decorator, auctioneer and estate agent, who was listed in 15 properties in and around Marlborough, Wiltshire. His commissions were wide ranging from insurance cover, furniture and even the supply of trout and crayfish to Paul Methuen of Corsham Court; upholstery and coach building for Lord Bruce (later Marquis of Ailesbury) of Tottenham Park; another coach for 1st Earl of Radnor...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Italian 17th Century Arte Populaire Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific 17th century Arte Populaire Commode - Chest of Drawers from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from poplar and pine woods with 2 drawers, molded panel sides and rais...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar, Pine
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Uncover the historical charm of our Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece dating back to 1780 and hailing from Southern Germany. Crafted with precision from solid walnut,...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Geometric Dowery Chest, England 1716
Located in Culver City, CA
Geometric Dowery Chest, England 1716
Constructed in pine, chest with single drawer on bottom, original stain and brass studding.
45”L x 20”d x 27”h
Ref. CFRN1197
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful fluted canted corners, having the original brass handles to the drawer fronts and si...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th c. German Baroque Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
Located in Wichita, KS
A German chest of drawers from the 18th century in original, natural pine with traces of original paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shaped drawers with original hard...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Venetian Walnut ad Mahogany Commode with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian walnut and mahogany commode from the 18th century with four drawers, bookmatched veneer, cross banding and cabriole legs. This Venetian walnut and mahogany commode from th...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Oak Commode, 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice 18th century Louie XVI French Provincial Oak Commode with a curved facade and nicely carved drawer fronts. Chest has three drawers with lock entry ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
17th Century Moulded Oak Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A late 17th century oak moulded chest of drawers with carved panels to the ends.
This chest of drawers consists of a three plank top with a moulded edge leading down to four long mou...
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th C. Italian Chest w/Exquisite Inlay Designs and the Original Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wooden chest of three drawers from the mid-18th century. This antique chest from Italy has a rectangular-shaped top with molded edging that slightly overhangs the case bel...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Danish 2 part painted oak serpentine chest of drawers. Great scale. 1760.
Reference: 8199
Dimensions
54.5 inches (138 cms) Wide
24.5 inches (62 cms) Deep
50.5 inch...
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18th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90 For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
18th Century Chippendale four drawer Chest for restoration. Mahogany chest of drawers having a fine form with four graduate drawers with beading trim in the original finish. This res...
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Desk and Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely early to mid 19th century English Mahogany two part campaign desk and chest of drawers. Upper section with pull-out drop front with green leather writing surface, back portio...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Walnut Six-Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut commode from circa 1790 with six drawers, rounded and fluted side posts, and turned elongated toupie legs. This French Louis XVI period walnut commod...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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