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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1825/30 Walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Half cupboard, Biedermeier around 1825/30, walnut veneered, 1 hinged door, 1 drawer, shelves, restored condition, shellac hand polish
Height: 152 cm, width: 73 cm, depth 41.5 cm
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of French 19th Century commodes in the Louis XV style. The curved solid wood bodies are adorned with glossy lacquered marquet...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835 cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835, cherry veneered, 1 hinged door with neo-Gothic pointed arch panel, 1 drawer, rounded sides, shelves, restored condition, shell...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Cherry
F.Sage&Co London Beautiful English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
By Frederick Sage & Co.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this amazing Military Campaign Chest of Drawers made by Frederick Sage&Company London . It is a great size and is a very useful item. It comes apart in two main p...
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe.
Furniture in good condition, currently undergoing renovation.
Dimensions: height 144 cm / width 65 cm / depth 51 cm
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1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Red Chest with Faux Marble Painted Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Painted Top
Hand carved, hand painted and hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian red toned color. The clean lines and elegance of this 3 d...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of drawers - bar, Northern Europe, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - post from around 1870, Northern Europe.
Dimensions: height 152 cm / width 61 cm / depth 40 cm
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1870s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in London, GB
Japan, circa 1860
A mid nineteenth century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, in pine wood, opening to the front with three long drawers above three short drawers, with original beate...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Victorian Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Victorian solid Oak Commode / Chest of Drawers. Three functioning drawers with dovetail joints construction and nce patina. Measures 40" in...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Neoclassic Painted Commode w/Original Marble Top, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded corners at front...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Chest of Drawer, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Romantic antique commode / chest of drawers, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the late 19th century. This chest features gentle curves and carving skills, made in solid pine with bra...
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Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Empire Chest With Black Columns
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This tall, handsome chest is so beautiful. Would look great in any room.
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
This chest of drawers was made in Genoa in the second half of the nineteenth century, in the characteristic style ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Wooden Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Iron Fitting
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Wooden Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Iron Fittings
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
Regency period bow front tallboy chest on chest.
The top chest boasts a detailed arcaded gothic cornice above an ebony and boxwood stringing and a 2 over 3 configuration.
The base ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Empire Chest with Painted Faux Marble Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Empire 3 Drawers Chest with Painted Faux Marble Top, Early 19th Century
Hand carved, hand painted and hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian red toned color. The clean lines and el...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning walnut Dunbar chest designed by Edward Wormley. Four large scale drawers. Legs feature Japanese style- studio/ craftsman details. Leather wrapped handles (dark brown) show s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique English Burl Walnut Two-Over-Three Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine and colorful English Chest with interesting angle cut veneer on the top two drawers and all drawers having subtle banding. The dove-tail constructed drawers all w...
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Pretty Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th C Italian two drawer commode with original paint finish and a faux marble top. 1860.
Reference: 8328
Dimensions
44.5 inches (113 cms) Wide
20.5 inches (52 cms) Deep
36....
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th C. French Louis Philippe Matchbook Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional 19th Century Louis Philippe Commode. Made from walnut with three hand dovetailed oak drawers. Features a recessed drawer configuration with fluted stiles, inset royal ...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair, Long Gray Painted Pine Chests of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, long pine chest of two drawers with newer, professionally applied light dove gray painted and distressed finish which fits the age and grace of the pair.
The unique size of 4.5...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Elegant and ref...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice form for this French commode
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of four drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use like a commode or chest of drawers or large nightstand.
This elegant console was cra...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Neoclassic French Wooden Commode w/its Original Hardware, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical four drawer commode, with its original metal hardware and accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, whic...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Moorish Inlaid Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Moorish Inlaid Two-Drawer Commodes, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Moorish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Inlaid Marquetry Commode In Walnut
Located in Houston, US
Beautifully hand made French commode in walnut with contrasting king wood marquetry designs and inlaid lozenge designs on drawers. Drawers are hand made and exhibit finer hand cut be...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid Century 5 Drawer Chests Fir Wood Cool Iron Wire Legs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location.
Pair Mid Century Modern Five Drawer Chests.
Fir Wood Construction on Iron Wire Legs.
Made by Aristo Bilt.
Minim...
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1950s Adirondack Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Collection of 3 French Pastry Shop Counters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of merchant painted counters from a 19th Century French pastry shop. This rare and outstanding group of counters would transform your everyday...
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19th Century French Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique English Regency Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique English Regency bow fronted chest of drawers.
This beautiful painted faux bamboo dresser has 2 smaller drawers over 3 lar...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Circa 1830 Country French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 country French Louis Philippe commode chest of drawers. 5 drawers including plinth drawer & fold-down front secretaire drawer with nice old leather writing surface & 3 dra...
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Campaign Chest Camphor Luggage Box Case 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very cool antique campaign chest in camphor
Features the campaign trademark motif of brass protectors on the corners
Would make for a great coffee table
Lovely patina to the wood and...
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1880s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Heal and Son’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Substantial chest of drawers produced in the late 19th Century by Heal and Son’s.
Generously proportioned and finished in wonderful satin birch veneer.
A quality piece of furniture...
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19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode features the tailored lines and understated elegance of the bre...
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Period Neoclassic French Commode w/a Gorgeous New Custom Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period carved wood commode, with stunning new custom marble top, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features rectangular-shaped marble ...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This beautiful piece of furniture is a console half cabinet from the Biedermeier period. The semi-cabinet is veneered walnut on a spruce body and also partly made of solid walnut. Th...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
French 19th Century Commode, Designed in Nice Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top above a case which houses three full-sized drawers, framed withi...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Marble Top Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An Important Louis XVI Style Commode
by Henry Dasson
After the Design by Adam Weisweiler
For the King's Cabinet at Saint-Cloud
Constructed from mahogany and incorporating well-cast...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Early 19th Century Commode Scriban
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French Commode Scriban with a leather top inside, This Empire Period piece is very convenient as a storage for paper work.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned inlay veneer drawer faces and sides. Featuring a curvaceous silhouette, two drawer...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Flute-Carved Wooden Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood and painted chest from the early 19th century. This antique chest from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over case which houses three full-sized drawers...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a unique narrow size, 2 part construction, ...
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19th Century George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique George IV Mahogany Wellington Chest C1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine antique well proportioned flame mahogany George IV Wellington chest, in the manner of Gillows, Circa 1830 in date.
With fabulous original colour, original handles, ash and ce...
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1830s George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer.
It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912).
It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
French Auxiliary Table Commode Napoleon III Style Burgundy marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind French auxiliary furniture, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period in precious woods and with marquetry, originating in an important Parisian workshop in the mid-19th cent...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of four drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use like a commode or chest of drawers
This elegant console was crafted in Spain, circa ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Two Over Three Construction
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large chest of drawers in rich mahogany, with very deep drawers and stylish glossy knobs. The plinth at the bottom opens with the bottom drawer, a fun detail. The brass keyholes ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode
This glowing kidney shaped fruitwood Marquetry commode in the Louis XVI style is richly adorned with gilded br...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Louis XVI style painted chest
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Delightful painted Italian chest in the Louis XVI Style. very early 19th c. Highly decorative. Cream painted drawers with blue and gold border detailing. Pale blue frame with go...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
A Swedish Black Lacquer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with three drawers on four tapered brass feet. Each drawer features a brass-outlined escutcheon and ring pulls. Bearing Nordiska Kompaniet label.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Walnut Commode With Elaborate Carved Pulls
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A timeworn and very decorative Antique French Chest with two large drawers and fine traditional carving. French walnut commode with serpentine front, prominent and heavily carved fol...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1950s Italian Modern Commode with Brass Details and Glass
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning Italian dresser from the 1950s is a true vintage masterpiece. It features a sleek and modern design, with a beautifully shaped back-painted glass top in retro-grey, bra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cassettiera retrò con maniglie in metallo
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile vintage con 5 cassetti dall’impugnatura dorata.
L'essenza del minimalismo scandinavo è catturata in questa cassettiera in teak, un gioiello degli anni '50 e '60 dalle linee sq...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Late 19th Century Georgian Style Chest on Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This handsome piece is made of flamed mahogany with inlaid boxwood and dressed with its original, having eight drawers dressed in Georgian style brass hardware, with a lovely curved ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting English painted pine chest of 12 drawers from a haberdashery. 1830.
Reference: 8323
Dimensions
46 inches (117 cms) Wide
21 inches (53 cms) Deep
40 inches (102 cms) High
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19th Century English William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1860-1900s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a storage furniture that was used very old in Japan and is called "Kurumanagamochi".
It is said that if a disaster such as a fire occurs, it was placed near the entrance of ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest. Hand crafted from mahogany, this design was fitted with seven drawers to provide a drawer for every day o...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian Cherry Neoclacial-style Commode
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An Italian Cherry Neoclacial-style Commode, from Bologna, with three long drawers, the drawers and posts decorated with Pearwood designs, with matching design on flat panel sides on...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Pearwood
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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