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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1920s
Period: Mid-19th Century
Antique French Bronze Ormolu Dresser / Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique French Bronze ormolu Dresser on Caster with 6 deep drawers. Each drawer has a locking mechanism and comes with keys.
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

19th C Tiger Maple Dresser with Full Round Columns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 19th C tiger maple four drawers dresser. One overhanging drawer supported with full round columns with a set of three graduated drawers below. C 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive 19th century Biedermeier nutwood trumeau commode from the period circa 1840 in Austria. Veneered with extraordinary selected nutwood, this r...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Buffet, Cherrywood Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely, old restored 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers or buffet from the early period around 1830 in Austria. This beautiful three drawer commode impresses with its thick ch...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Important Sheraton 1859 Dated Flamed Hardwood Lion Head Handle Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely absolutely exquisite, original Sheraton, flamed mahogany, bow fronted 1859 dated chest of drawers with Lion'...
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

19th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Dutch chest of drawers in stripped oak will make a timeless European Old World statement in any room, plus add a wond...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful Louis XVI Style chest of drawers dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The elegant commode stands on serpentine legs and has two drawers and a yellowish ...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique provincial style cherry wood chest of drawers made by cabinet maker Samuel Harper (1818-1904) of Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York. Four hand dovetailed drawers open wi...
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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry

1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
A metal cabinet on wheels from France, produced circa 1920. Appearing like an artefact from a bustling office—frantic men in striped shirtsleev...
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1920s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

1850 Italian Commode in the Louis Philippe Manner, Reimagined with Custom Paint
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French circa 1850 Italian Commode in the Louis Philippe Manner, Reimagined With a Custom Painted Surface. A period Italian commode in the Louis Philippe man...
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Small Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest, Cherry, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier sideboard in Cherry Saxony Cherry tree Biedermeier circa 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 68 x 37 cm Description: Fancy...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Sublime Antique Victorian 1860 Chinese Chinoiserie Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1860-1880 Chinese hand painted with Pagoda's oak chest of drawers This chest of drawers is just about as lovely a p...
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1860s Chinese High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Art Deco Freestanding Oak Walnut Brass Desk Chest Attributed Josef Frank, 1927
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco freestanding vintage commodes, chest or desk from oak, walnut and brass attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna. An extraordinary chest, commodes or desk attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna from oak and walnut inlays with maples at the top. With four ( 4 ) beautiful brass handles, very similar handles by Josef Frank for Theodor Kalmar...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine and Large Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An outstanding Meiji period Japanese keyaki wood (elm) tansu of large size with 8 drawers, 3 large 2 medium and 3 small, and 2 cabinets with small interior drawers. The piece has iro...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The richly figured mahogany case showing a finely turned baluster gallery over a hinged leather topped writing compartment, opening to an interior fitted with small drawers with satinwood fronts & turned pulls. The writing compartment having the added feature of enabling it to slide over the front of the base, thereby allowing for greater ease & comfort when seated in front. The base is flanked on either side by twin draw-out bookshelves, the right side featuring a small retractable drawer fitted for writing implements over four tiers of drawers with original functioning locks & key, the left side is similarly complimented by four tiers of false drawer fronts. The front of the base showing a richly figured mahogany panel sided by hand carved corbel...
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1830s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Victorian figured rosewood Wellington chest with good architectural features including well carved corbels at the top & bottom of the pilasters, a sla...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

English Oak Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Attributed to Art Nouveau, this chest shows beautiful hand carved detailing and solid brass hardware. Perfect for an entry way, guest bedroom or large k...
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1920s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
Located in Stamford, CT
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s The whole of fine Satin Birch having been hand rubbed French polished to its original glory days. The...
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1860s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Polished 18th/19th Century Mahogany Chest, Dresser or Commode, Bronze Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
Polished 18th/19th Century Mahogany Chest, Dresser or Commode, Bronze Accents Wonderfully polished having spindle legs leading to a group of four graduating drawers all with dore' ...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Fine Quality Figural Bronze Inlaid walnut Marble Top Louis XV commode Circa 1910
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

Austrian Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Veneered Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut veneered commode from the Mid-19th Century, with three drawers, butterfly veneer, ornate brass hardware and front block feet. Created in Austria...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers/ writing commode veneered with finest nut wood from the period in Austria around...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany Ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century birdseye maple Biedermeier chest of drawers from the period around 1840 in Bavaria/ Germany. This exceptional antique Biedermeier commode...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birdseye Maple, Spruce

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large oak chest of drawers This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and three graduated long drawers beneath, this is a heavy c...
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Veneered French Chiffonnier from Le Dauphiné, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted near the base of the French Alps, circa 1850, this veneered chiffonier hails from the former province of Le Dauphiné. During the reign of Napoleon ...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Metal

Large 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Batley, GB
A large 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with the original brass handles. In good solid clean order throughout. Me...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very large and extremely well made antique Victorian period chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880’s. The quality is outstanding, this is a...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

English Wooden Chest of 4 Drawers, Early to Mid 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English chest of four drawers from the early to mid 19th century. This antique chest from England features a rectangular-shaped top with a case which houses four graduated drawers...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Marquetry Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A superb quality French Taller Chest of Drawers. Stamped by a French Cabinet Maker and dating to the 1920s. Having original marble top in excellent c...
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Transition Style Dresser Freshly Lacquered Gray with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly lacquered in gray French transition style three-drawer dresser with original marble top. Great bronze details. This dresser does not include keys. Beautiful gray color goes wit...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Napoleon III boulle ebonised, cut-brass inlaid and gilded ormolu-mounted two door side cabinets. In the manner of; Andre-Charles Boulle Batch 71 SUZZZN 54522.  
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1920s Faux Bamboo and White Carrera Marble Dressing Table with Central Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 1920s faux bamboo and white Carrera marble dressing table with central hinged mirror with brass acorn fixings above a central drawer and shelf,...
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is an unusual 19th century antique Victorian mahogany bow front chest with a white marble top. It has a thumb moulded edge, t...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

LARGE FiNE ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE SHERATON REVIVAL HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1860-1880 oversized mahogany chest of drawers with Thomas Chippendale cluster column pi...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

19th Century Small Dutch Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming four drawer small bombe front Dutch commode in bleached oak with original handsome bronze hardwares. Holland, circa 1860. More than ever, we...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish 1855s Black Painted Chest with Central Door and Seven Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Swedish black painted chest of drawers from the mid 19th century, with seven drawers, central door, carved apron and tapered leg...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian camphor wood campaign chest, having three deep drawers with the original brass recessed handles, the sides of the chest having the original metal carr...
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1920s Indian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany chest on chest. Having a flared cornice, above an arrangement of five drawers, the top chest has bun handles and fits onto the base ches...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking 19th century cherrywood chest of drawers from the early Biedermeier period around 1830 in Austria. This newly restored antique three drawer Biedermeier commode impr...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with Greek Key frieze, carved rosettes, fluted accents and wraparound feet. Created in Sweden during the third...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Pedestal Cabinet, Mahogany, Carvings, 1840
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique mahogany pedestal cabinet with carvings and beautiful structure in the wood from around the 1840s. Measurements in cm: H:138, W:64, D:38.
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1840s Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVIII Style Restoration French Chest Of Drawers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Attention: the chest of drawers would need to be restored, we offer it at a very attractive price in the condition in which it is (see photos), if, at the time of purchase you prefer the cabinet to be restored, we will provide this at an additional cost of € 1200. We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elegant and understated French walnut chest of drawers with three drawers; handles and locks with one original key for all are metal; drawers are three different sizes, the top one is wider than the others, the middle one is large and spacious, and the last one is as wide as the middle one but lower; on the front corners are placed four half-columns lacquered in black and decorated in gold at the ends, while two others decorate the end of the side parts of the cabinet; the legs are simple and square; the top and back are made of sturdy, solid wood slabs. The exceptional quality of European walnut was used for the entire construction of the chest of drawers: this is a type of wood that due to its rich coloring, dimensional stability, impact resistance, and sturdiness are widely used in high-end furniture, this type of wood, thanks to the many ever-changing natural grains, makes the chest of drawers elegant, refined and unique. The chest of drawers was made between 1850 and 1853 in a traditional craft workshop in the vicinity of Paris, most likely in the medieval village of Provins, because it was purchased by us along with other furniture at an antique market in the area. The style is a classic of the Restoration period; after the reign of Louis XVIII...
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Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Huge Art Deco Chest Of Drawers, Czechoslovakia 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique chest of drawers in a beautiful condition. Produced in art deco period in Czechoslovakia. The chest has been fully restored into a beaut...
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Early 19th Century antique Regency walnut Wellington chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century antique Regency walnut Wellington chest, having a nice figured top sitting above a shaped cornice, the hinged top lifts up to reveal a spacious compartment space, ...
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1830s British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers, Marble Top 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers 19th mid-century Wood plane and white marble top Four drawers Good antique condition, with minor signs of age and wear...
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of 19th century French Boulle Tortoiseshell inlaid side cabinets, each with their original Belguim black marble tops, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Antique French Regency Style Original Paint Decorated Gilt Accented Tall Chest
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features French Regency style early 20th century, outstanding high quality finish over mahogany, 4 over 2 doors, hand cut drawer dovetails, drawer interiors are solid mahogany finish...
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1920s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut and Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wells, ME
French Louis Philippe burl walnut and walnut chest of four drawers.  The four drawers are burl walnut, the carcass is walnut and the top is the original black marble which even has a...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Period French Art Deco Cabinet in Plum Pudding Mahogany and Bronze Doré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine case piece of extraordinary craftsmanship and design of plum pudding mahogany created by one of the most celebrated ébénistes and bronziers of late 19th and early 20th century France. The Haentgés brothers are listed by Denise Ledoux-Lebard in "Le Mobilier Français du XIXe Siècle," Haentgés Frères...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Multi Drawer Kitchen Island
Located in Chicago, IL
Multi drawer and double sided kitchen island.
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1920s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Furniture in Wood, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1860s Italian Space Age Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted chest, the two over three drawers with original wood knobs, the artist using bold design appears to be simulating rosewood. T...
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1860s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Provincial-style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers, doors and faded oxblood patina. This sturdy...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Unique Art Deco Home Office Bureau, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful Art Deco bureau / sideboard produced in solid wood with the most beautiful details. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1920s. The item has an opening top board with metal fixers...
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Furniture in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc pine dry sink cabinet with a drawer is in fine condition. It has a amazing old refinished surface with a nice surface. Fine original backbo...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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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