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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1930s
A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of early 20th Century marble top bedside chests of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely carved with rich patination and grain, cro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Fine Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine early 20th Century richly patinated marble top chest of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely carved, crossbanded, quarter veneered and with stunning, highly inlaid marquetry p...
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble, Brass
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany serpentine shaped chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped top with a moulded edge above 4 serpentine shaped cockbeeded drawe...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Antique Italian Hand-Painted Marble Top Bombe Commode ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Hand-Painted Marble Top Bombe Commode ~ Cabinet at first glance appears to be a chest of drawers, but is actually a two door cabinet! Of course one could still use i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rare Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Filing Cabinet with Stunning Coromandel Handles
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully designed AND executed, Dutch Art Deco chest with stunning drawers and handles.
Having been antique furniture sellers for the fir...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut
Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique Industrial Chemists Drawers, Set of 2, 1900s
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Pair of Antique Industrial Drawers, circa 1900s
Each one boasts 8 drawers with original brass handles. They are well proportion...
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Early 1900s British Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Small and Rustic Wood and Brass Chest, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury countryside inspired five-drawers chest of drawers. This amazing item is made of wood with brass hardware.
An astonishing piece with beautiful lines and perfe...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Yew and Brass Bound Campaign Style Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
A early 20th century yew and brass bound Campaign style bedside chest of four drawers . It is of lovely quality, with lovely brass handles and fixtures. This sits on bracket feet, an...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Black and Gold Japanned Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With red and gray, white demilune marble top over a conforming case with two drawers with ring handles and side doors. Raised on square tapered legs. Waldorf Towers NYC with original...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Oak cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slightly rustic French chest of drawers in sun bleached oak. Brass finish hardware and keyhole details tastefully and minimally embellis...
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small set of antique apothecary drawers. An English, stained pine countertop chest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
O...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, rare Early 20th Century American Empire Bow Front Flame Mahogany chest on chest of drawers with Beatiful craving decorat...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Meuble Soleil Commode by François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of only three of its kind, this commode was crafted by the famed and highly celebrated ébéniste François Linke. Blending the stunning marquetry of the Louis XV and XVI styles with the elegance of Art Nouveau, the commode exemplifies Linke's skilled craftsmanship. Inspired by François Alix's iconic "Meuble Soleil" design, Linke's creation showcases his signature genius in every aspect of the commode's construction.
The superior quality of the breche marble shelves and top, marquetry and ormolu that form the undulating body of the cabinet serve as a testament to Linke’s unwavering dedication to perfection. The craftsman spared no expense, investing significant time and utilizing only the finest materials to create this work of art. Tens of thousands of hand-wrought chisel marks are visible within the ormolu frieze of scrolling foliage. The breathtaking marquetry landscape on the front is perhaps the commode's greatest feature, depicting a radiant sun bursting from behind trees, elegantly enhanced by Linke's unmistakable signature on the lower right molding and on the inside of the inner cabinets.
For Linke, winning the coveted Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exhibition Universelle confirmed his already solid reputation as France's leading ébéniste. His work had long been admired for its exceptional quality and unique interpretation of the Louis XV style. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Word of Linke's superior work spread quickly through France, and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses in Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors.
As one of the most masterful furniture designers and bronziers of his time, François Alix would only supply designs and bronze pieces to the most skilled of his contemporaries. Linke chose this unique design personally and only produced three versions of this remarkable piece, with the first one crafted in 1910. A similar commode is housed in the Royal Collection Trust...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Style Bench Made In New York Commode / Chest Of Drawers Travertine Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this commode with its beautiful carved front! This is an early 20th century bench made chest from New York. It has a travertine top, and dovetail construction. It has an origi...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Pretty French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A very pretty French Chest of Drawers dating to the early 1900s. Made of Oak which we have bleached for a lighter look. The 3 drawers run smoothly and fitted with original brass hand...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Swedish Painted Rococo Style Nightstands, Circa 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Rococo style light Gustavian grey-painted Swedish nightstands or night tables from the first half of the 20th Century. These Scandinavian have a charming patina have each ...
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1930s Swedish Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood, Pine
Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental particular Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and nightstands in solid walnut, applied olm root and marble top. Restored and polished with wax....
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French bombe commode, dating from around the 1900-1910 period.
This is of superb quality, a great shape an...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Commode In Marquetry And Bronze, Napoleon III, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very nice chest of drawers with 6 drawers and a door on the front, inlaid with flowers and geometric patterns, and rich bronze ornamentation: quiver, lion's paws
Good general condit...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In an all-over ivory paint with a wonderful light green interior throughout this beautiful turn of the century, a French provincial secretary...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Dresser by Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare streamlined dresser by Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky for Red Lion Furniture. The count was famous for his wonderfully stylized Industrial designs and worked with major automakers of the day like Auburn, Cord, Packard, Tucker and the White Truck Co. This dresser features wonderful, asymmetrical streamlined lines, unique round drawer pulls, and Stunning Circassion Walnut Veneer. This dresser was originally designed by Sakhnoffsky for display in the "House of Tomorrow" during the 1939 New York World's fair!
Some more info on Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky:
Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky was born in Russia in 1901, the son of an Advisor to Tsar Nicholas II. Following the Russian revolution he escaped to the continent and began a career as an automobile designer emigrating to America in 1929. In America he designed many famous automobiles and his drawings of futuristic cars appeared in Esquire Magazine from 1934 on. In furniture he advocated streamline design as in the Bloomingdale’s Department Store furniture shown at the 1939-40 World’s Fair in New York.
Outside automobiles and furniture, de Sakhnoffsky also created designs in the areas of aircraft design (Sabca), boat design (feather-Craft), Bike design (Murray), watch design (Gruen), and radio design (Emerson). This desk represents the perfect culmination of all of these influences and is one of the best examples of his 'streamline' furniture design aesthetic. Add to all of that the 1939 World's Fair connection and you have an extremely rare collector's piece that spans an almost infinite number of genres!
Automotive designs by Sakhnoffsky:
1929 Cord l-29 Special Coupe
1934 Packard Twelve Model 1106 Sport Coupe & Runabout Speedster
1947 White Labatt Streamliner Delivery Truck
1938-41 American Austin Bantam
Commander Gatti's 1937 International Harvester...
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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XV style "Semainier" tall chest commodes with a Brêche d'Alep marble top. The slender walnut and tulipwood body, each fitted with seven drawers with gilt bronz...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster Grey"
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Victorian Carved Oak Sewing Chest of Drawers, Card Filing or Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Antique Oak versatile use Sewing Drawers Solid Wooden 6 in Original Cabinet Case Drawer.
Great drawer storage.
Super for use as a riser for a lamp...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers will make a great addition to the room! Classic French scrollwork is evident across the entire facade, including the drawer faces w...
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Early 20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C. Venetian Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt Commode w/ Glass
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous Louis XV style Venetian Four Sided Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt Commode with protective Glass Top. Each of the four side painting depicts a different ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1930
Located in Greding, DE
Small Art Deco chest of drawers with brass knobs and three drawers. The top drawer is decorated with inlays.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edwardian French Commode Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A super quality Edwardian French Commode / Chest of Drawers with beautiful inlay of various woods throughout. A solid removable Marble top, three drawers and original french brass fi...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Large antique chest of drawers, Western Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centur
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers on lion legs from around 1900.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 117 cm / width 264 cm / depth 72 cm
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Early 1900s Belgian Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1920's Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage 1930’s Art Deco walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
This is of great quality and has a stylish design. The main carcas...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts 74-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet
USA, circa 1900
Solid oak, with brass hardware and metal draw...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edwardian Mahogany High-Boy Chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Edwardian mahogany high chest
This Edwardian mahogany high chest was made circa 1900, using the highest quality mahogany available.
It would have been made by Maple & Co, the h...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Industrial Small Pine Drawers, 1920s
Located in Ely, GB
A beautiful vintage industrial small pine set of 5 drawers, circa 1920's.
The drawers are well proportioned and have a lovely worn patina, but stil...
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1920s British Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. Stunning piece of furniture that, with its many curves, creates incredib...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the culmination of generations of craftsmanship handed down for centuries! Crafted from solid quarter-sawn oak, it featur...
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Early 20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Country French Commode Chest of Drawers Server Cabinet Dresser
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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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Regency Bow Front English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chest of drawers. A chic English mahogany bow front shape. Carved column detail at the corners. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Early 20th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
This drawer is rustic, simple and beautiful.
T...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
PAIR OF FINE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CAMPHOR WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original Camphor wood, brass inlaid, Chinese export, military campaign chests of draw...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Unique Gustavian Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style Nightstands. the tops are not square but deeper on the inside and not so deep on the outside of the top. insid...
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Vintage Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, France, 1900s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
France, 1900
Faux bamboo chest of drawers with white marble top.
H 144 x W 87 x D 40 cm
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Palatial Hollywood Regency Commode, Chest, Nightstand in Brass and Ebony
Located in Plainview, NY
Palatial Hollywood Regency Moroccan commode, chest, nightstand in brass and ebony
A beautiful brass and ebony, natural stone and leather inlaid H...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1900.
Furniture currently under renovation.
Dimensions: height 117 cm / width 107 cm / depth 56 cm
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Painted Semanier
Located in Port Chester, NY
A tall seven drawer dresser, one for each day of the week. Original bronze handles, with two replaced on the bottom drawer. Paint has been refreshed.
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 1930s Painted Chests with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style painted wood three-drawer chests from circa 1930 with light grey marble tops, graduated drawers, carved fluted side posts and tapered legs. Elevat...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Art Nouveau Chest of Drawers in Carved Oak, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pretty chest of drawers / commode / dressing or vanity table in solid oak with 4 drawers and a white marble top, surmounted by a small marble shelf and a beveled mirror beautifully c...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two carved drawers over two carved doors, the doors paneled with so...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Swedish chest in birch circa 1930
By Bodafors
Located in PARIS, FR
A Swedish chest 3 drawers in birch circa 1930 stamped B.Svenska Mobelfabrikerna
Bodafors
Key
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chest of Drawers with Mirror Top
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large Italian Renaissance-Revival chest of drawers with mirror top. Tuscany, early 20th century. Solid walnut as well as veneered on pine.
Side coffered chest of drawers with 4 large drawers under a slightly overhanging profiled top plate. Wide fluted pilasters of Corinthian order decorating the pilaster strips ending in 2 fully sculpted lion feet. All 4 drawers can be opened and closed by 2 large wooden knobs each.
A mirror in aedicule motif is attached and fastened with 2 wooden dowels.
Dimensions:
113.5 cm (chest of drawers) or 205 cm (incl. mirror) high / 44.68 inch (chest of drawers) or 80.7 inch (incl. mirror) high,
132 cm wide / 51.96 inch wide,
53 cm deep / 20.86 inch deep.
Internal drawer dimensions:
13 cm (top drawer) or 18 cm high / 5.11 inch (top drawer) or 7.08 inch high,
88.5 cm wide / 34.84 inch wide,
45.5 cm deep / 17.91 inch deep.
The furniture can be transported in 2 parts (chest of drawers and mirror...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Pine, Plywood
Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
Located in Brea, CA
Antique primitive blanket chest entry table
This Primitive blanket chest we love as an entry or just as a commode table in any room.
...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Chest Of Workshop Factory Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful bank of industrial ebonised pine workshop drawers of large proportion, circa 1930.
- There are nine drawers in total, all tongue and groove in construction and across t...
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French Bleached Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A delightful French commode chest of drawers, made from solid Oak and dating to the early 1900s. Of excellent quality construction as can be seen by the drawer dovetails. Keys presen...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was fashioned from select oak, and designed with an arbalette facade which, when viewed from above, resembles the shape of an arch...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful writing secretary in figured mahogany featuring a flight of 4 drawers & a cylinder top that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface wi...
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Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style White Painted French Two Drawer Commode
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th century Louis XV Style White Painted French Two Drawer Commode
Bronze mounted. France, circa 1910. Measures: 31.5" H, 55.25 W, 20.25" D
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
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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