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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Elegant French Transitional Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant, early 20th Century French Kingwood transitional parquetry commode. Having gilt bronze hardware and mounts, inlaid on all sides. A sophisticated piece with Classic lines to s...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Campaign Tall Chest: Ebonized Mahogany with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the captivating blend of historical elegance and modern sophistication with our Mid-Century Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers. Crafted from the finest mahogany wood, this exqu...
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1940s Canadian Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Cabinet in Layered Paint
Located in Downham Market, GB
A painted Italian cabinet. A wonderful piece of furniture in the most remarkable layered & distressed paint. Raised on turned feet, the two door cupboard sits below two shallow drawe...
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1910s British Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm Measurements without the upstairs...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair Louis XVI style marble topped commodes.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 18th Century style marble topped Bombe shaped Louis XVI style commodes, each with gilded ormolu rococo style mounts and handles to the two drawers and raised o...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pine Cabinet, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cabinet made of pine, made in Hungary circa 1920. The cabinet has 3 drawers on top and storage space at the bottem. ll fittings and knobs are original. The top drawers has porcelain ...
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut Serpentine Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s four drawer night stand/chest of drawers with a solid mahogany carcass, burr walnut fronts and metal handles.
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Brass

Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm Measurements without the upstairs...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut nightstand/Chest Of two Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s two drawer night stand/chest of drawers with a solid mahogany carcass, burr walnut fronts and metal handles.
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Bombe Marble Top Parquet Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Bombe Marble Top Parquet Commode was designed to be the essence of understated elegance. Utilizing fine imported mahogany, the art...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing eight drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint leg...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 144cm x 51cm x 2.5cm h: 97cm
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
this is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 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

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Birch

Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 142cm x 52cm x 2.5cm H: 92cm Measurements without the ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm Measurements without the upstairs...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century with Wood Panels
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 144cm x 51cm x 2.5cm h: 97cm The wood panels have 125...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Demilune Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Demilune Commode Chest. Item featured is a lower height, shapely demilune form, remarkable cast bronze ormolu and feet, 2 swin...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique chest of drawers from 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1900. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 117 cm / width 107 cm / depth 56 cm
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Early 1900s Norwegian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1910
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers with raised edge made in Hungary circa 1910. The cabinet is made of pine wood. The cabinet has 8 drawers, all of which are made with dovetail connections. The drawer...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A Fine and Rare Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes, Attributed to Jansen. These exquisite pieces showcase a scalloped predominantly white varie...
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Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

marquetry bombe commode
Located in Salisbury, GB
Marquetry bombe commode This marquetry bombe commode was made circa 1920. The walnut is inlaid with fine marquetry to the front top and sides, the marq...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable bleached mahogany chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Unique 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 White"
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

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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

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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

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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

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Marble, Brass

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

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Wood

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

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Oak

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

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Marble, Bronze

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

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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

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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

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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

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Mahogany

Antique French Kingwood & Rosewood Marble Top Commode with Ormolu, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French bombe commode offers shaped and beveled marble top over kingwood and rosewood case having swell front, two drawers, inla...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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Bronze

Beautiful Small French 1920s Bombe/Chest of Draw Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the "Contact Dealer" button to ask us, we might have it in our st...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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

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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

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Oak

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

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Bronze

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

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Marble

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

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Wood, Paint

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

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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Brass

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

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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

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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

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Hardwood, Paint

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

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Mahogany

Dresser with 8 Drawers, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine dresser from the 1940s with 8 drawers. All drawers are made with dovetail joints.
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1940s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

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Wood

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

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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

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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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