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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Warren Church Lane Perception Walnut Oak Mahogany Mid Century Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Warren Church for Lane Perception walnut, mahogany and oak Mid Century tall chest or dresser with a wonderful contrasting basketweave deta...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Dresser, Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid, Genoa (Italy)
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Louis XVI dresser, chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid with highlighted walnut wood (light and dark) with three drawers and original handles, coming from Genoa (Italy) from...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1740.
A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with concave moulded cornice above three short and three long gradu...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest with Bracket Feet
Category
18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Lacquered Wood Onyx Top Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian dresser with mirror from the 60s. Furniture in carved and lacquered wood of particular shape and construction. Chest of drawers with two drawers of good capacity equipped wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
Pair of "Louis XVI" bedside tables, inlaid with various woods, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of precious and rare "Louis XVI" bedside tables, finely inlaid with various woods and light and dark effects, from France, original from the mid-18th century, in good st...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage chest of drawers. This was made by Dyrlund, it dates from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this sits on tapered legs a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 18th-century English William and Mary oak chest of drawers epitomizes the timeless charm and versatility of its era. Featuring ch...
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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a wonderful patina on this mid 18th century wooden chest ... these pieces have become rare finds ... love them in either a classic interior but also combined with modern pieces ...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Fine Original Finish Italian Provincial Inlaid Walnut and Fruitwood Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine and rare walnut and fruitwood inlaid figural Italian commode. The piece dates to teh 1770-90s era and is in its original finish with inlaid maidens. The commode has no...
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1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers.
Two tones of wood with darker stained drawer fronts
and original steel pulls and leg supports.
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest
Located in grand Lancy, CH
A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550. Wrought iron mounted oak, partially carved. The monumental rectangular standing ch...
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16th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An 18thc painted French Commode. It has beautiful decoration and great hardware.
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th century French chest of drawers ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a gorgeous 18th century French fruitwood chest of drawers, small proportions and with quirky feet, great design that ca...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Chests Dresser Linen Press Svend Madsen 1960
Located in Portland, OR
An excellent pair of Mid Century Modern teak chests, dressers, Danish, Svend Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mobelfabrik, 1960s.
Both chests are in excellent condition and have just been professionally & sympathetically restored in Bloomsbury's workshops.
Made from the finest figured teak and lined & backed with maple, to the left side each chest is fitted with seven drawers, the right side with a locking door (original key) enclosing five sliding 'linen press' trays.
This fabulous pair of MCM cabinets...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Teak
18th Century Italian Venetian Painted Yellow Commode with Decoupage Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Venetian Painted Yellow Commode with Decoupage Decoration & 2 Drawers
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings
France (Paris)
Rosewood
Louis XV around 1730
Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 137 x 66 cm
Description:
Early Louis XV commode, so-call...
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1720s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II walnut chest of drawers, 18th century. With an overhanging rectangular top with two bands of string inlay, two top drawers and 3 gradu...
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18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English, Burled Walnut, Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Toronto, CA
A spectacular 18th century, English, five drawer chest with burled walnut and inlaid fruitwood marquetry throughout. Each drawer has a brass escutcheon and drop pulls, all original. ...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie Decoration & Serpentine Shape
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Mahogany, Palisander Wood French Design Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French chest of drawers from 20th century. Furniture of particular shape and construction in mahogany, palisander and beech wood adorned with handles in chromed metal. Chest of drawe...
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1960s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
English William and Mary Period Oak Paneled Chest of Four Drawers Circa 1690
Located in Wells, ME
English William and Mary period oak paneled chest of four drawers. These drawers still run on side rails (which have been restored) and work quite smoothly and well. This 17th ce...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Early 18th Century Italian Canterano Walnut Inlaid Commode with 4 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Early 18th Century Italian Canterano Walnut Inlaid Commode with 4 Drawers & Ebonized Detail
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoo
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoof Feet
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant antique Italian Commode in a beautiful bleached Walnut,
from the Tuscany Region, 18 th Century,Italy,
the chest of drawers has a simple but elegant and refined design,
origin...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very tall and highly attractive 18th-century Georgian oak chest of two over four graduated drawers, with beautifully figured oak, brass handles, and escutcheons, raised on bracket ...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Rococo commode with original cherub adorned brass hardware and iron locks. Featuring a bow front and cabriolet legs. Tastefully repainted in soft white-grey.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
18th Century Italian Directoire Cesarone Chest with White Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Italian Directoire Cesarone Three Drawers Chest with White Marble Top, Antique Pie Crust Fluted Edge Detail Commode or Chest with Marble Top
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Early 18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Century Inlaid Wood Louis XVI Style Italian Commode, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture richly inlaid in walnut, rosewood, maple, palisander and fruitwood. High quality and beautifully...
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1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960s Chest of Drawers in Maple Finish, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good originial condition with minor signs of use
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960s Danish Executive Cabinet: Mid-Century Design and Craftsmanship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the elegance of the 1960s with our Danish executive cabinet, a hallmark of design and craftsmanship from the era. This sideboard, expertly handcrafted from premium walnut w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian oak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian-made bedside table/drawer chest with drawers produced in 1969.
This particular design piece stands out for its original shape and warm oak color.
The two drawers featur...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
With a lovely colour and rich patina, this superb English oak coffer dates from c. 1600. Set on tall feet and of a very good size and rarely seen compact proportion, this would be a...
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17th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Circa 1760-80 George III Period Slant Front Bureau, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1760-80 George III period slant front bureau, English. Deep rich Cuban mahogany timbers. The interior is well fitted with 4 valanced pigeon holes above 2 long drawers, flanked ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Sicilian Polychrome Painted Parcel Gilt Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A very rare 18th century Sicilian Rococo Polychrome Painted and Parcel Gilt Serpentine Commode.
Italy Sicily circa 1750-70
Of wonderful colour h...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Birch chest of drawers produced in the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
This 1950s Scandinavian chest of drawers, made of birch wood, has a functional look with its metal handles that stand out against a smooth surface. With a classic rectangular silhoue...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo period commode from Provence. Walnut. Serpentine front; two drawers with triple asymmetrical shaped, molded cartouches; pierced, carved apron ending in we...
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1730s French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Exquisite Danish Rosewood Hi-Boy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Rosewood dresser features a "Made in Denmark" stamp, and contains a versatile set of drawers for convenient storage. Wonderful Rosewood grain and tone make this a trul...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century Regence Period Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Commode 'Arbalete'
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture from the Regence period of the early 1700s incorporates elements from the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, the preceding and subsequent styles, respectively. A beautiful e...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
George III Irish mahogany tallboy
This George III Irish mahogany tallboy was made circa 1790.
Irish tallboys are set apart from the British chest on chests...
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1790s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of bedside tables in parchment by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover the sophistication of Italian design with this extraordinary pair of parchment bedside tables, the brainchild of Aldo Tura for the acclaimed Tura Milano company in the late ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers Late 17th/Early 18th Century. Great color
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
Late 17th/Early 18th Century. Great piece in both traditional and contemporary settings.
Height 35 x...
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Feature a monumental look with brutalist inspired designed doors, a beautiful walnut wood grain finish, an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
French LXV Period Shaped Walnut 2 over 2 Commode, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular serpentine shaped top atop a conforming case case housing two small drawers over two large drawers all retaining period brass hardware, the corners carved with c...
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard, 1960s
Category
1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890
Located in LONDON, GB
Circa 1870/1890 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian diamond ribbing detail on the drawer fronts and leading edg...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
"Tall boy" chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Brussels , BE
"Tall boy" Scandinavian teak chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen. With a curved front, it opens with seven drawers, the first of which has a key. Very good condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in LONDON, GB
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Cassettiera vintage in teak
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera di manifattura nordica con tre cassetti.
Forme semplici e lineari per questa cassettiera dalle tonalità calde del legno teak.
Questo pezzo d'arredo vintage anni ‘60 pres...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani chest of drawers, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This chest of drawers by Osvaldo Borsani, dating from the 1950s, embodies the elegance and innovation of Italian design at the time. Featuring a combination of fine materials, such a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Chest Of Drawers In Nutwood
Located in Ulm, DE
Louis XVI chest of drawers in nutwood
shellac hand polished
Original Louis XVI (also: Louis-seize), France around 1780
Dimensions:
Width: 77 cm
Height: 77 cm
Depth: 43 cm.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An 18th century country walnut chest of drawers. Walnut quarter veneers and crossbanding decorating the rectangular top, above two short over three long graduated marquetry banded oa...
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18th Century British George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Low Midcentury Rosewood Chest of drawers by Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Elshout, NL
Rosewood chest of drawers
A beautiful low chest of drawers by Brouer made of expressive rosewood. The color is a beautiful reddish darkbrown. The cool grips and patterning of the woo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
French 18th Century Inlaid Petite Commode or Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely unusual early French 18th Century Inlaid Petite Commode, Side or Accent Table, Chest or Dressing Table with Mirror, Leather Leaf Extension and Drawers. Top opens to reveal a c...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Fruitwood, Walnut
18th Century Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th C original painted Danish serpentine front commode. 1780.
Reference: 8280
Dimensions
40.5 inches (103 cms) Wide
22 inches (56 cms) Deep
32 inches (81 cms) High
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18th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian mid-century modern wooden chest of drawers, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden chest of drawers, 1960s
Rectangular chest of drawers entirely made of wood. On the front it has eight drawers, the handle is given by a shaped woode...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century English Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine antique Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The bow front top with figured mahogany above a slide and an arrangement of four long graduating drawers, each with decor...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
American 18th century Chippendale bow front ball and claw foot chest, likely from the Boston area 1780-90. Over hanging top above four cock beaded gradua...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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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