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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Mid-19th Century
Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century.
This stunning chest features a beautiful Verde Antico m...
Category
1980s Empire Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th century Tansu is composed by two overlapping parts. The front has one small door at the center with half-face hinge; the lock can be opened by a key.
The decorations here are quite sober, there are iron inserts at the corners and small handles on the front.
This Tansu is finished in brown, made by keyaki wood.
Category
Mid-19th Century Korean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century.
The chest has an extraordinary flower marquetry. The three drawer commode's front is struct...
Category
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair Copper Luggage Chests Steamer Trunk Tables
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye catching pair of steamer trunk luggage cases
Love the copper finish
Can double up as a pair of side tables
Very on trend interiors look
S...
Category
1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Vintage Lacquered and Brass Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage lacquered and brass dresser designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1980s. This dresser has an architectural design whe...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1980s French Empire Style Marble Top Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s French Empire style marble top chest with bronze mounts.
Category
1980s Empire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1860s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
WIV Period 7 Drawer Fitted Tall Pedestal Cupboard
By Richard Bridgens
Located in Dereham, GB
WIV period 7 drawer fitted tall pedestal cupboard,
Mahogany top
4 Inset panel sides. The front with:
Single door with inset panel, working lock & key,
Opens to Reveal:
Fitted 7 mahogany Graduated Drawers, with brass inset ring...
Category
1830s William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Late Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small and elegant late empire chest of four drawers.
Original black painted pine wood adorned with decorations in golden hues.
The sides with decorations in the form of ears of corn...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually large with a rectangular top with brass edge which continues throughout the whole case. Two drawers over three long drawers all with brass inlay and recessed handles, origi...
Category
1850s Chinese Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of drawers
A Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers, stripped and hand waxed.
The top of the chest has a rounded edge it has two short drawers at the top a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
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...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Harrison Van Horn Grasscloth Raffia Pagoda Night Stands Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage raffia Harrison Van Horn nightstands chests. These have been newly lacquered in a creamy linen color. Brass hardware has been pr...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Raffia, Lacquer
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cabinets, Chests, Nightstands, Karl Springer Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style
Pair of Nightstands or Chests in the Manner of Karl Springer, having a black lacquer and rattan finish. The base giving a floating chest...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Midcentury Goatskin Wood Italian Commodes, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful dresser with a very original and very particular shapes. Stunning design for a one-of-a-kind dresser.
The chest of drawers is composed of three large drawers, which can ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Midcentury Eros Console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, White Marble, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Eros Console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, white marble, 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Corner Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Two tier corner cabinet with great paint and cool inner shelves. Great hardware as well.
Category
1860s German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Rococo Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstand, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Rococo style chest of drawers or nightstand, France 19th century. This beautiful small dresser has a gorgeous kingwood veneer and is decorated with Rococo Style bronze fittings...
Category
1860s French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Pair of Commodes by Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of commodes by Maison Jansen, In original and perfect conditions. Circa's 1980.
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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'...
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Swedish Tall and Narrow Original Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish tall sideboard in an unusually tall and narrow model with an uncommon function. Underneath the table top the sideboard has a large sugar hack attached. This is very u...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Antique Industrial Georgian Oak Haberdashery Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful oak geometric chest of drawers from the Georgian era.
- The oak is in an incredible condition for its age with a well fig...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
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...
Category
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
MidCentury Goatskin Italian Chest of Drawer, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Refinement and style characterize this chest of drawers, a very charismatic design makes the commode truly elegant. In true mid-century Italian style. A fine and distinct taste.
The...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Materials
Brass
Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand.
By Henredon.
USA, circa 1980s.
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Nightstands by O.B. Solie
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Hollywood regency brass & mirror nightstand designed by O.B. Solie for Ello Furniture in the United States, circa 1980s. These pair of nightstand features a beautiful brass b...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Italian Cane Organic Modern Pedestal Chest of Drawers
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing midcentury bamboo, Rattan and wicker chest of drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
A fan...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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, ...
Category
1830s British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest - Antique Pinewood Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassic chest with a painted faux finish marble top, in good condition. The antique Scandinavian chest is made of hand crafted Pinewood, richly ca...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Foral Painted White Decorated Gustavian Style Bombe Commodes Nightstands
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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1980s North American Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Maitland-Smith Pair Vintage Scroll-Front Cabinets Tessellated Stone Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland-Smith tessellated stone and brass two-door cabinets with scroll design in the Hollywood Regency style. Each cabinet features an interior lined with mahogany and one removabl...
Category
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Spruce
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
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Marble, Brass
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.
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1860s Italian Space Age Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
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
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Nightstand / 4 Drawer Silver Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Georgian mahogany nightstand /4 drawer silver chest.
Offered is a Vintage Georgian mahogany nightstand/ 3 drawer silver chest. We...
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1980s North American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Block Front Five Drawer Chest in Solid Mahogany
Located in Peabody, MA
Early to mid 19th century Chippendale block front tall chest of five drawers in solid mahogany. Features its original batwing brasses and upper...
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Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Hardwood
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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