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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Empire
19th Century French Empire Period Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
A beautiful French Empire Period Commode. This commode is made with mahogany wood and was professionally sanded, bleached, and painted in ...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Stylish Axel Larsson Swedish Art Deco Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Stylish Art Deco Bureau by Axel Larsson from around 1920 to 1930. The bureau is designed by Axel Larsson and made by SMF, Svenska Möbelfabriken, in Sweden....
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

20th Italian Chest of Drawers Mirror, Walnut, Portoro Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers with big mirror and with four drawers, in walnut, curved on the sides, art deco style, Portoro marble top. Completely disassembled, it is divided into two ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Walnut, Fir

Randolph Chest in French Walnut with Antiqued Brass by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Randolph Chest shown in quartered French walnut with hand rubbed lacquer and antiqued brass escutcheons.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small Late Empire Black Painted 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...
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Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Early 20th C Ebonised Mahogany Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 Empire style mahogany chest of four drawers has a new ebonised finish and black marble top. Decorative columns on the front sides have brass trim and...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Cabinet with Vitrine, circa 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco cabinet with a vitrine on top with mirrored glass. Made of wood in the 1930s.
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

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

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Brass

Art Deco Style Lacquered Chest of Drawers from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco style dresser by Lam Lee, 1990s. Wooden structure with rounded sides; body is sponge lacquered on metal leaf, drawers and top are spong...
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1990s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair Large Midcentury French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Large Mid-Century French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s A large and impressive pair of commodes or cabinets dating from the 1950s. The swirl and curved gilt me...
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1960s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire St. Cherrywood Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Empire st. Cherrywood, ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu commodes. Each three drawer chest is raised by elegant square tapered legs below remarkab...
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers of Pine by Danish Furniture Maker 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers. The frame and drawers are made of solid pine, the top and side are made of plywood. Designed and made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s The chest of drawers is really cozy with round corners and fits well with modern Scandinavian decor as well as the more international style. It is fine and does not take up much space in a small apartment...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Plywood

Art Deco Dessert Commode Low Sideboard Designed by Jean Pascaud, France, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco dessert commode low sideboard designed by Jean Pascaud, France, 1930s. Spectacular serving commode, in very well cared condition, made of black lacquered wood, lemon tree veneer inside. Body curved to the front, overflowing rectangular base. Each side is decorated with three brass blades. Opening with a brass ring. Top covered with black glass. Wide lower shelf, with mirror on the backside, France, circa 1933. In good original overall condition, this item shows signs of age and wear, it can be refurbished on request. A dining set comprising a table with six chairs available in our auction section...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1940s French Dresser Attributed to Maurice Rinck
Located in New York, NY
1940s French sycamore dresser attributed to Maurice Rinck. In good original condition. Maurice Rinck is a well-known Art Deco cabinet maker who was based in Paris, Faubourg Saint Ant...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Sycamore

Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Part of a Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this finest quality Waring & Gillow Lancaster, Burr Walnut inlaid large chest of drawers which is part of a large suite This piece is part of a bedroom set, I have in total a triple bank wardrobe...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Empire Commode with Beautiful Inlay & Bookmatched Veneer, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire commode with beautiful inlay and book-match veneers, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped, book-match veneer top,...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1980s French Empire Style Marble Top Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s French Empire style marble top chest with bronze mounts.
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1980s Empire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Empire 19th Century Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous French mahogany commode from 19th century France, circa 1840’s. The stunning gray and white marble top with rounded front corners is in good antique condition with few signs of wear. The apron houses a hidden drawer, free of hardware. Making up the body of the piece, three larger drawers have more recently been fixed with a pair of laurel wreath cast...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Marble, Metal

Diminutive Metal Bachelors Chest by Bel Geddes for Simmons
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Art Deco, Machine Age bachelors chest designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture. The dresser features a black case, pale...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Art Deco Style Oval Marble and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco Style oval marble tray, curved and rounded lines for this sparkling and sophisticated commode with gilt finishes, and 3 drawers. Amazing!
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Art Deco Ebonized Chests Designed by De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco ebonized three drawer chests. Designed by De Coene Frères. Black lacquer with polished brass details, and sabots.
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Petite French Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful Empire mahogany commode was created in 19th century France. Topped with a removable piece of black fossil granite with rounded front corners. The apron houses a hidden...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Granite, Metal, Brass

Art Deco Style Shagreen Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Shagreen dresser. Grey shagreen embossed leather with gold ring handles and trim, with eight drawers raised on square tapered legs. Dimensions: 76" W x 22" D x 40" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

French Brass Credenza with Beveled Mirror Front and Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
French brass credenza with beveled mirror front and marble top. This outstanding French Art Deco brass credenza, cabinet, chest or buffet after Jean-Michele Frank has a black marble ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

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

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Wood

CIRCA 1940's BURR YEW WOOD BOW FRONTED BEDSIDE SIDE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood, bow fronted, bedside / side end table sized drawers Please note the delive...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Yew

Antique John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco three-drawer dresser chest or commode By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1920s Exotic burl wood, with hand-painted details and original hardware. Measures: ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl, Paint

Antique half-round Empire chest of drawers, mahogany, around 1810
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique half-round Empire chest of drawers, mahogany, around 1810 Semi-circular body, one door in the middle flanked by full columns and one drawer each above and below. An extremel...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Burr Walnut Oxblood Leather Triple Filing Cabinet Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Burr Walnut triple bank filing cabinet with three drawers to the middle and Oxblood leather top A truly stunning piece, if burr waln...
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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Walnut

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite French Empire style commode or dresser offering three drawers. The commode or dresser is painted in antiqued beige tone and features lion head bronze pulls. The dresser or commode is raised by finely carved tole metal bottom showing scrolls and a large shell design in the middle. The piece is study and is finely carved while having a marble top in black , gray adding style and elegance to this timeless dresser. The French Empire style dresser...
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20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Sideboard in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury sideboard Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Ar...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Small Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small Art Deco chest of drawers made around 1930 in Belgium. Whit some nice Art Deco handles.
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Empire Brass Mounted, Light Walnut, & Ebonized Secretary, 1stq 19th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top above a conforming case housing three drawers, one faux drawer, and a fall front desk with a leather writing surface and interior shelving and secret drawers...
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1810s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury Sideboard with drawers Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

1950s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Wood and White Marble Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Carimate, Como
Important and elegantly shaped Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dresser tallboy or chest of drawers, greatly designed front drawers, in beautiful veneer burl wood with shaped and beveled white marble top. This typical dresser has seven drawers, one for each day of the week, and is called Semanier or Settimanale as it was originally meant to hold a week's supply of clothing. The cabinet is standing on four beautiful legs with brass details such as the drawer handles. The piece is in good conditions, both structurally as well as all the marble corners and the wood finish. As shown in the pictures, we have the two matching night stands...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Stunning Chest of Drawers by André Sornay, Art Déco, France, circa 1932
Located in Paris, FR
Rare veneer varnished chest of drawers by André Sornay (1902-2000). Black lacquered wood base and handles with gilded brass nailing. Six drawers. Trace of signature on the base. And...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Porcelain Handles for Cabinet and Storage, Furniture Handles, England, 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco furniture Handles. Prcelain elements. These Beautiful porcelain pieces will feet on any Storage furniture .
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19th Century English Art Deco Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury sideboard with drawers Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your project needs. We have specialized in ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th Century French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely 20th Century chest of drawers from France, circa 1940. With a slightly curved front and its original handles and featuring an Art Deco base unde...
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Pair Of Italian Wooden Nightstands
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pecul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Wood

Antique 19th-century german empire oak and pine inlaid three drawer commode
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful commode was made in Germany in the late 19th century. The commode is made from European summer oak and solid pine and features three drawers. The drawers were enriched...
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Late 19th Century German Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Wood

Incredible Art Deco Commode in Curly Maple by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Spanish Regency / Isabelina Mallorquín Commode, Marquetry Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
Often referred to as "Mallorquín" or "Catalana" style, this type of commode evolved in the early to mid 19th century in the Spanish province of Catalonia, taking design influences from various European...
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19th Century Spanish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of Art Deco French Commodes with Bronze and Ebonized Trim
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco French (bedside) commodes in rectangular form with a shaped, molded ebonized trim enclosing an inset glass top, two fitted hinged doors with bronze lip pulls revealing an interior compartment, standing on ebonized turned legs...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Shagreen Commode Bar with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The constellation commode is the perfect storage unit or bar unit for a living room or dining area. The amorphous shaped piece is completely inla...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Empire Style Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Empire style chest of drawers, unbranded. Solid mahogany with classic Empire styling, with curved outward sides and curved back front feet. Features four drawers of doveta...
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19th Century American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire style six-drawer highboy dresser chest By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with original brass hardware. M...
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A stunning quality chest of drawers produced in France in the 1940’s in the Manner of Jules Leleu this chest of drawers has four long drawers with brass handles, stands on a quality ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Swedish Art Deco Stained Birch Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Art Deco bureau from Sweden made during the early 20th century, around 1920 to 1930. The bureau is stained and polished birch and the structure of the wood...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

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

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Oak, Walnut

Fine French Mahogany Empire Commode
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A french marbled top and bronze mounted mahogany commode. The original grey marble top over the three drawers with flame veneers and lion mask handles. Th...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Bronze

Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Housekeepers Linen Cupboard Chest of Drawers Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Maple Housekeepers cupboard with a chest of drawers base. This is part of a suite, in total I have a side chair, dressing table stool, side cupboard, large double wardrobe, pair of bedsteads and housekeepers linen cupboard...
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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Pair of Period Empire Mahogany and Gilt Chest of Drawers, Denmark, circa 1800
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish late 18th Century pair of period empire chest of drawers. This rare pair was recently found here in the USA, which makes them very attractive because of the new UN/US import restriction of rare and protected wood sorts. More to the point, it is highly unlikely to locate a pair of chests...
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Late 18th Century Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Moderne chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1940. This painted chest of drawers is painted a lovely antique off-white, sits on curved legs and has round drawer pulls...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Suite of Six Shark Manta Ray Shagreen Upholstered Contemporary Drawer Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of six Shagreen upholstered drawer handles. Shagreen is super collectable, it is basically ma...
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20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather

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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