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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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 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
Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolute work of Art of a nightstand sized Chest of Drawers in pine with Oyster / Laburnum wood finish which dates to the end of the William &...
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Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian six drawers black lacquer with brass handles commode
Located in London, GB
A fine Italian black lacquered six drawers commode with beautiful brass handles and brass sabots .
C1950 Italy
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
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
1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Paul Frankl Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser Chest With Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered highboy dresser or chest of drawers with unique drop front secretary desk
By Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Natural Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period natural oak commode circa 1790 with four geometric carved drawers. Enhance your living space with this exquisite French Louis XVI period natural oak commode...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers. They been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Mirror 50 h x 36 w
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and elegant pair of period Louis XVI (1774-1792) French chiffoniers. circa 1780
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th century, most likely Parisian work, hi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
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
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
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 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
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim.
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco TV chest of drawers from the mid-20th century.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 55 cm / w...
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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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 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
6 drawers commode in gold wood by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Monaco, MC
Important 6 drawers commode designed by Paolo Buffa.
Golden oakwood, bronze handles, brass feet.
Italian work circa 1950
Hight feet and rounded notch under the deck.
More info...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
Fornasetti Design Three Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs.
Width: 70cm / 27.6"
Depth: 38cm / 15"
Height: 75...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian elegant chest of drawers attr. to Paolo Buffa with brass knobs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Enter the enchanting world of Italian craftsmanship from the 1950s, where every piece of furniture was a work of art, and elegance was paramount. This exquisite Italian chest of draw...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Art Deco Walnut Wood Goat Skin and Brass Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Art Deco dresser from the first half of the last century. You can recognize his Italian style, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani. Precious materials that were used...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Danish Midcentury Commode in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Commodes in oak. Designed by Hans J Wegner for RY Moebler cabinetmakers in the late 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Louis XV style 3 drawer chest with exotic birds design and natural marble top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Louis XV style 3 drawer chest with exotic birds design and natural marble top.
Width:65cm / 25.6"
Depth: 32cm / 12.6"
Height: 63cm / 24.8"
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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 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
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
Pair Fornasetti Design Nightstands with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Pair Fornasetti Design Nightstands with Marble Tops. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs.
Width: 80cm / 31.5"
Depth: 43cm / ...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful steel frame cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets restored with maple drawer fronts and marble tops. Match...
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1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Cane, Chest, Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb Brass-Mounted Walnut and Cane Chest, Nightstand or Dresser
Highly sought after American mid-century modern walnut three-drawer chest of dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marble Top & 3 Drawers, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marble Top & 3 Drawers, ca. 1790
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted Mifnight Blue
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian dresser renovated to highest standard and painted in midnight blue. Fine moldings around drawers and fittings in solid brass. Marble top
Width 84 cm / 33.1"
Depth: 48cm /...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century
Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets
Good conditions
Coeval marble
Dimensions: W103 x D56 x H85 cm.
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
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
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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