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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1920s
Satinwood Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Brown 'Boby' trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This “Boby” trolley or portable storage system was designed by Joe Colombo in 1969. A very handy trolley made of ABS plastic. It has many storage options such as the fold-out shelves...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Expertly Restored - Studio Craft Rosewood Tambour-Door Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft solid rosewood tambour-door bachelor's chest of drawers. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood, Rosewood

Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Boxes Design by Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
alaset Palanox boxes storage boxes with multi-colored stackable boxes that allow you to build your own shelf, produced only a few years in the early 1970s. side of one box 35 x 35 x 35 cm During his career, the Designer Ristomatti Ratia (1941-) designed almost everything from clothing to jewelry and pots to coffins. One of his iconic works of modern design is the modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene. The original colors of the boards were white, brown, red, green and yellow. Ristomatti Ratia's IDEA was to create a custom home...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury rattan / bamboo highboy / tallboy, chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s This is a beautiful, natural in color rattan Tallboy. Made b...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 42 inches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood 5 drawer highboy dresser This dresser measures 40.25 wide x 19.25 deep x 46 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Walnut

1920's Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Art Deco chest with rosewood inlay. This versatile piece features two deep drawers, two cabinet doors, with a shelf in the right cabinet. Original key included.
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Rosewood

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Chest of Drawers and Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chest of drawers with matching wall mirror By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Acid etched brass, with bla...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Serpentine Commodes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of early 20th century walnut serpentine commodes, each of with two short drawers above a brushing slide and three long drawers, decorated with burr-walnut panels with...
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1920s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers in elmwood, France circa 1970-1980
Located in Paris, FR
Commode in elm with four drawers in very good condition, with a nice assembly and an original shape.
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1970s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Maple Media Console with Extendable Surface
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish, compact and highly functional media cabinet / console in walnut with ebonized accents and laminate top tier surface. The two drawers are divided into cubbies, and all but tw...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Laminate, Walnut

Brian Palmer for Baker Birdseye Maple Modular Three-Piece Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Brian Palmer for Baker 9800 series modular eight-drawer dresser with optional corner cabinet. All three pieces can be separated to make a pair of four drawer commodes with a single c...
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1970s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birdseye Maple, Maple

Elegant Pair of Cerused Oak and Rattan Campaign Chests by McGuire, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mike Nevelson Sculptural Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique chest of drawers, Mark Nevelson was the son of Louise Nevelson. Signed on the back.
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1970s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Fabulous Restored Vintage Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stellar piece is shipped as photographed and described in the narrative: completely ready to install and enjoy. A stunning vintage Ficks Reed eight (8) drawer chest, circa 19...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

60s 70s Teak Sideboard Dresser Danish Design Mid Century Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sideboard dresser Danish Design mid century Denmark 60s 70s Object: chest of drawers & mirror Manufacturer: Con...
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1970s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Teak

Exceptional Commode by Jacques Adnet, France, Art Deco, circa 1928
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional modernist commode/chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet (1901-1984). Art Déco, France. Macassar ebony and walnut veneer. Note : macassar ebony (diospyros celebica) is not in...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Dramatic Restored Cane and Chevron Bamboo Commode, Philippines, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany

Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers for Calvin Grand Rapids
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Mid-Century Modern elegant small and tall commode with four drawers made in maple wood with chrome detail design by Paul McCobb for Calvin Grand Rapids.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Interlubke Made in Germany Marble Topped Chest of and Pair of Bedside Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely bedroom suite of Interlubke made in West Germany vintage marble topped drawers A very decorative and extremely heavy suite of bedroom furniture. These are late mid century modern so circa 1970’s, the tops are solid slabs of marble, the frames are finished with melamine, the handles are bronze We have cleaned waxed and polished them, there is one scratch I can see on the front of the larger drawers, otherwise they have a wonderful vintage patina...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Deborah Gump Diminutive Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Deborah Gump Zoomorphic 3 Drawer chest. Original finish Signed and dated.
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1970s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Simon Russell for Kartell 8 Drawer Stacking File Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simon Russell for Kartell 8 drawer stacking file cabinet, 1970s. Incredible, eight drawer, stacking file cabinet, by Simon Russell for Kartell, circa 197...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This chest of drawers is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden fin...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Canted Corner, Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An absolutely charming, hand-carved and painted, two drawer commode surmounted by a faux marble top. The paneled body in in painted vines and swags of ribbon centered on the raised, gilt bronze...
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1920s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Milo Baughman Style American of Martinsville Mid Century Blonde Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style American of Martinsville mid century blonde highboy dresser Dresser measures: 36 wide x 20.5 deep x 44 inches high All p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sideboard by Dal Vera. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Italian Dal Vera rattan and wicker sideboard on a wooden structure, opening with a door and four drawers with solid brass handles. In excellent original vintage conditions. This piec...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wicker, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality burr walnut chest on stand having a quality crossbanded burr walnut top with a moulded edge above a pair of crossbanded burr walnut moulded doors opening to reveal a ...
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1920s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This five-drawer chest of drawers comes from Czechoslovakia from around 1970s. The piece is in very good condition - it underwent careful renovation process. It is veneered with elm ...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Bench by Fröseke, Furniture Maker in Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bench and hall storage is made in solid pine and produced in Sweden at Fröseke Fruniture during the 1970s. Its solid pine with minimalistic features is a nice way of showing th...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Olive Burl French Louis XV Glass Top Dresser
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Classic vintage olive burl light wood French Provincial Louis XV style sculpted glass top 12 drawer dresser Made of solid wood with 12 drawers and custom cut glass top. Approxi...
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1970s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 41 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Burmese Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A four-drawer chest in teak wood from old Burma, now Myanmar. Early 20th Century, circa 1925. Dark finish. Two small drawers, two large. Original brass handles.
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1920s Burmese British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid-Century Cherry Wood and Brass Italian Chests of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful commode in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. Detailed shape of both the body and the legs. Structure in cherry wood and stai...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Elegant Restored Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest by McGuire, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. St...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 20th Century Laburnam Oyster Chest on Stand in the Style of William & Mary
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb and fine early 20th century laburnam oyster chest on stand in the style of William & Mary, the rectangular and crossbanded top with an...
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1920s British William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Amazing Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Brass Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Mod
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous and rare pair of Milo Baughman rosewood and brass bachelors chests. Unusual lighter rosewood used with thick brass banding at the bottom. I absolutely love these cabinets from this particularly rare Milo Baughman collection. I also have a very unusual sofa table...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chest of Drawers, Oak, 1970s, 3 Chests Sold Per Unit
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian chest of drawers, oak, 1970s - Sold per unit. 3 chest of drawers available. Put together they can form a sideboard. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fabric

Midcentury Four-Drawer Commodes, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury dressers. Sturdy construction consisting of finished walnut. Sleek round white drawer pulls. Each piece has four spacious...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Style Louis XIV Painted Chest
Located in New York, NY
French style Louis XIV painted chest. The chest has a total of six pull out drawers, original brass hardware and nicely painted. Can also be us...
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1970s Louis XIV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Italian Bedside Tables White Ash Briar, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of bedside tables was produced in Italy in the 1920s, Art Deco period. They have been made of ash wood and white ash burl, the top is in printed glass with light green leaf...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Grafite Gray Marble Bedside Tables, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of bedside tables was produced in Italy in the 1920s, Art Deco period. They were made of solid European walnut, the top is in graphite gray marble, the structure is in popl...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Stellar Restored Cane, Bamboo and Brass Commode by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A ...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mesmerizing Pair of Lacquer and Brass Cabinets by William Doezema, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Quality Art Deco Rosewood and Burl Walnut 3-Drawer Chest by Irwin Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Irwin Furniture (1919-1953); the meticulously crafted chest with book-matched veneered rosewood rectangular top with concave front; above three similarly veneered drawers fitted with shell-form enameled pulls, centering well-figured walnut burl wood panels...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Neoclassical Lacquered Chests or Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of neoclassical two-toned lacquered chest of drawers or commodes. With three drawers having a black with gold border, diamond shape incised escutcheon.
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1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Whithe Metal N Steel Secretary Office Chest of Drawer, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Whithe metal and steel office chest of drawer, 1970s Secretary office chest of drawer in white metal with four drawers and ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Steel

Mid Century Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser This dresser measures: 34.25 wide x 20 deep x 31 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th Century Walnut Wood French Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French chest of drawers from the 20th century. Moved and rounded furniture veneered in walnut and adorned with handles and vents in gilded and chiseled bronze. Dresser of excellent p...
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1970s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Rosewood Nightstand Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Design
Located in New York, NY
A drawer cabinet with three drawers and chrome handles designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. The piece is entirely covered with rectangular pieces o...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Dramatic Restored Pair of Cerused Oak and Brass Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent married pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely instal...
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1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with 2 Drawers and Door
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden sideboard, with two drawers on the waist and a lower door, mid-century. With gilt bronze applications. On lentil legs. This piece of furniture has been restored. It is ...
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1920s Spanish Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Elm Commode by Maison Regain, France, C. 1970s
Located in New York City, NY
Elm commode by Maison Regain, France, c. 1970s. This modest yet sophisticated commode consists of a study elm construction, plank legs, and three drawers with handsome dovetail j...
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1970s European Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Vintage Cabinet 'Belmondo', High Gloss, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage cabinet with shelves and drawers from 'Belmondo' collection made in high gloss. Made in Czechoslovakia by Novy Domov (marked) in t...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XV style commode sauteuse constructed of painted wood having a serpentine top over two drawers, circa 1920s. Carved, shaped apron...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1970s, Oak Drawer Archive Cabinet in Oak and Beech by Lövgrens Traryd, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and very decorative high legged oak drawer / filing cabinet by Lövgrens Sweden from the 1970s. Fifteen beech drawers veneered in oak in, overall,...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pop Art Style Vintage Yellow Chest of Drawers, circa 1970, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Pop Art Style vintage yellow chest of drawers from plastic coated pressboard in yellow color tone circa 1970 Germany. The body o...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Midcentury Black and Brass Keys Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful design, dresser completely lacquered in black shellac, enhancing the shape of the leg. Beautiful workmanship, and perfect interior finishes. The chest of drawers is composed of an upper body, with two drawers that can be opened using two splendid brass keys...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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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