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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Neoclassical
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut Figural Ormolu Commodes. C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English neoclassical style three-drawer commodes with a carved molded edge top, mahogany string inlays, figural ormolu filigree mounts with the...
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1880s English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Art Nouveau Commode by Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau marquetry commode by Émile Gallé. With original key. Circa 1890. The syncretic influence of Japanese art is keenly felt in Gallé's commode. The beginning of Galle's fascination with Japanese art can be traced back to his friendship with Hokkai Takashima (1850-1931), a fellow botanist and member of the École de Nancy. Their botanical dialogue was facilitated by the Shokobutsu mei-i, a book of Japanese names for botanical species. It is from Hokkai that Gallé gained a spiritual and symbolic understanding of nature. Along with other École de Nancy artists, Hokkai and Gallé exhibited together in the display window of René Wiener's papeterie. The store served as the office of Wiener's arts journal, the Nancy artiste, which regularly featured on its covers contemporary examples of Gansai (Japanese watercolor), Byōbu (folding screens) from the Rinpa school, Sumi-e (ink painting), and Ukiyo-e (woodblock prints). As a show of gratitude, Hokkai bequeathed a vast art book collection to Wiener. It is from this record that we know with certainty of which Japanese artists Gallé had knowledge. One of the books in Hokkai's collection was Hokusai's Les cent paysages du Fuji (Fugaku hyakkei.) This 1835 expansion of Hokusai's 36 views of Mount Fuji...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century English Marquetry Side Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Decorative Side Cabinet in the Hepplewhite Manner Constructed in goncalo alves, with satinwood crossbanding and specimen woods used in the inlays; of serpentine form, ris...
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19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Satinwood

Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in New York, NY
Russian Neoclassical (Early 19th Century) ormolu, & white marble mounted ebonized & mahogany secrétaire commode with top drawer desk and upper section.
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Fine Early 19th Century Dutch Inlay Commode or Klapbuffet
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Louis XVI style metamorphic buffet features extensive marquetry, canted corners, and oval shell inlays. The hinged top lifts to reveal additional serving area, and collapsable s...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Tortoise Wood Bronze Mounted Greek Key Design Commode / Chest Manner Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A tortoise wood bronze-mounted Greek key design commode or bedside stand in the manner of Maison Jansen. This spectacular burl walnut tortoise style three drawer commode depict the H...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Polychromed Italian Neoclassical Style Chest, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful shades of pale green painted on this 19th century chest. The top depicting a putti amidst a wreath band flora, the case with a bank of three drawers, each in urn and scro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commode with Marquetry
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in New York, NY
Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut commode with marquetry & a round inlaid medallion top with 3 drawers, 2 having brass u...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune End Tables or Nightstand Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of Russian neoclassical pedestal style demilune end tables or nightstand / commodes. Each of these custom quality demilunes a...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode Or Chest. Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical walnut commode or chest of drawers with three small drawers above three larger drawers w...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825. Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany, pine, and poplar) Measures: 45 5/8 in. high, 27 5/8 in. wide, 14 5/8 in. deep Inscribed (on six drawer locks): SECURE; (on seventh lock): CHUBB’S / PATENT / 57 St PAULS CHY / LONDON / CHUBB & SON / MAKERS TO / HER MAJESTY / 632284; (on one hinge): [BUR?] NE PATENT; (on master lock): 2 LEVER. Although some Boston furniture of the Neo-Classical period is elaborately decorated with ormolu mounts, brass moldings, and carved and gilded elements, other pieces are more simple and are said to reflect the “conservative” taste of many of Boston’s great families. The simplicity evident in these pieces is not an indication of a less-expensive line of furniture or a less-sophisticated patronage, but, like the so-called “Grecian Plain Style” of Duncan Phyfe’s furniture...
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1820s American Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Exceptional 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Parquetry and Marquetry Commode
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A superior example of 18th century Italian cabinetry, demonstrating fine proportions and materials. The original hand shaped sienna marble-top set within a gilded gesso molding, ov...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Siena Marble

Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Painted Commode with Pompeian Style Décor
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian neoclassical period painted poplar four-drawer commode with hand-painted Pompeian style motifs and faux-marble top. Born in the later years of the 18th century, this exqui...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Poplar

Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode Early 19th Century The rectangular faux marble top with outset square corners, above a conforming case fitted with three long graduated drawers, flanked by fluted stiles headed by roundels and ending in tapering square feet. Height 31 1/4 in. Width 41 in. Depth 20 1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection, New York Le Trianon Fine Art & Antiques...
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Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

1910s Art Nouveau Dresser Carved Walnut Burl Walnut by Testolini Salviati Venice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Venetian commode Art Nouveau Belle Époque with mirror, carved walnut and burl walnut by Testolini & Salviati , Venice Precious Bakelite handles fixed with stainles...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl, Walnut

Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian zebra wood three-drawer marble top Bombay commodes with inlaid fruit wood front drawers and side panels, original ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and decorative pulls, te...
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1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mirrored Chest of Drawers Stained Black
Located in Wien, AT
A mirrored chest of drawers stained black nutwood. Brass parts polished and stove enameled.  
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Rare late 18th century small Dutch Parquetry Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Rare, petite, decorative commode with trompe l'oeil inlay simulating cubes, featuring four drawers, on bun feet.
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18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Neoclassical Modern 5-Drawer Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
Custom Neoclassical modern 5-drawer mirrored highboy. Customization is available in different sizes, finish and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Neo-Classic Kingwood Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18/19th Century) kingwood veneer small commode with a single drawer and inlaid trim and medallion on door panel.
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Chest of drawers. Italian Commode, 18th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Fine 18th century Italian five-drawer walnut commode with inlay and carved giltwood detail, with a figured marble top.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Vanity with Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Featuring the qualities of a vanity combined with the functions of a chest of drawers, this tall and handsome piece has three locking drawers for clothing, as well as two generously ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fir

Mid 19th C. Italian Commode in blond Walnut and Walnut veneer, Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian elegant and important Lombard (from Lissone-Milan-) commode, Mironi e Fossati attributable from the Mid nineteenth century, in blond walnut and walnut veneer. Wax polished. ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Period German Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Period German painted neoclassical commode mid -8th century Wonderful painted surface. Gilding. Three drawers with original hardware. Cabriole legs and carved gilded spade feet Ex collection: Sabatino Abate...
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Mid-18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid 19th Century Italian Neoclassic Commode , in solid larch wood and walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid 19th century neoclassic commode , chest of drawers , in solid larch wood, polished to wax .Embellishment of the front drawers wi...
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1860s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th C. Neoclassical Italian Commode in Blond walnut with gray Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century Italian elegant neoclassical commode chest of drawers in blond walnut and walnut veneer with marble top, restored and polished to wax. All original in excellent conditi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of neoclassical three-drawer commodes. Cherrywood with ebonized pilasters, patinated bronze pulls, escutcheons and details.
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18th century Italian, Neoclassical commode from the area of Lombardy, possibly Milan. Decorated with pinwheel marquetry and floral inlay. Inlays of walnut, kingwood, rosewood a...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Rosewood

Classical Mahogany Chest with Columns
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely flame mahogany chest of four drawers with a two drawer superstructure. With Scrolled apron and carved half columns, raised on turned feet. Mahogany veneers and solids.
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century English Cabinet with Neoclassical Painted Scenes
Located in London, GB
Fine side cabinet in the Adams Manner Constructed in finely figured satinwood and mahogany of great depth of colour, with polychrome hand painted decoration in the style of Angeli...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Beveled Front 6-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom beveled front 6-drawer mirrored dresser. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

English Adam Maple Wall Console
Located in New York, NY
English Adam-style (19th Century) maple wall mounted bracket commode/console with walnut inlaid vine & trim with a single drawer and inset black glass top & carved finial base.     
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Walnut, Glass

Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Mahogany Large Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusually large three-drawer commode or chest of drawers is of Dutch origins and was made between 1780 and 1800. The simple yet dynamic form is enlivened with large moldings and...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze mounted commodes with 3 drawers (in the manner of GIUSEPPE MAGGIOLINI) (PRICED AS P...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Tall Chest with Carved Faces and Palmettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style mid-19th century wooden tall chest-of-drawers painted in a cream color. This Swedish tall chest features a rectangular ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian style (18/19th Century with 20th top) two-door chest/commode having a refreshed off-white painted finish with foliate gilt details on cabriole leg with a faux marble...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Fruitwood Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) fruitwood chests with 3 drawers and tapered fluted legs (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) walnut chest with 4 drawers and fluted column sides.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Neoclassic Style Walnut and Tulipwood Bedside Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) small walnut bedside commode with tulipwood and marquetry inlaid design on top, sides, and back, and two front-facing doors.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tulipwood, Walnut

Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest with Decorative Penwork
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic (Early 19th Century) walnut chest with 3 drawers and decorated with ebonized penwork of wreaths, heads and other various motifs.
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Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine Neoclassical Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical chest with three drawers.
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of Fine Italian Neoclassical commodes, Parma ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fine 18th century Italian neoclassical serpentine figured walnut commodes with greek key and lion head carvings on apron and sides, with fluted detail on corners and legs....
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1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small painted neoclassical chest of drawers with three drawers and silver patinated details. Round fittings adorn the front. The corners are accentuated with fluted quarter columns. ...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-crafted in Southern Tuscany (Italy) in the mid 1700s using walnut. The commode can be considered a neoclassical commode, however it has some elements that make it a bit ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Walnut

Painted oak chest of drawers, around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Large chest of drawers made of solid oak with black urn decoration and framing paintings on the front. The top panel is painted black and the carved fluting on the pilaster strips is...
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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Inlaid Commodini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Inlaid Commodini
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Banded Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Stunning neoclassical / Louis XVI commode from central Italy hand-crafted in the mid 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. I, personally, fell in love when I saw it the first t...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Comò hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut veneer. The commode shows the typical lines of the Italian neoclassical style with flat inset drawers,...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Commode with Marble Top and Marquetry, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This Elegant Pair of Neoclassical Marquetry Commodes with Marble Tops where made in Italy in the late Eighteenth Century. The Italian Commodes have walnut, mahogany and marquetry in...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Vintage Painted Blue and White Trompe l'Oeil Bow Front Dresser With Greek Key
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming vintage hand painted dresser with distressed white paint and blue trompe l'oeil French line motif. The top drawer is embell...
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1940s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cherry Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using cherry and pegged construction. This is a beautifully-made and fully functional two on two chest of drawers. The ches...
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Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

French Neoclassical Wooden Commode w/ Flute Carved Posts, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic commode, with scraped finish, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top with pronounced and rounded corners, which rests atop a neoclassical style case which houses three graduated drawers set within rounded and fluted front side posts. The drawers are each adorn with brass Neoclassic style hardware (a later addition) with pair of garland pull handles and decorative escutcheon at their centers. The chest is nicely raised upon rounded legs. This piece has been scraped down to its original finish; mostly wood with grey/blue and brown colors showing through in some areas. This handsome 19th century French Neoclassical chest...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Neoclassical 19th Century Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode, with marble top and exquisite brass accent knobs, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped gray marble top, ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Italian, Veneto Region, Walnut Veneer 3-Drawer Commode, Shaped Legs, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with thick rounded edge veneers atop a conforming slightly recessed case, the top drawer without pulls and accessed from hand-holds underneath, the two bott...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers C. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 20th Century Neoclassical style chest of drawers. The chest has four drawers for plenty of storage. The drawers are decorated with carved vines flanking a beaded circle. Brass ...
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1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Russian Neo Classic Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Russian neoclassic mahogany three-drawer commode with brass trim and mounts, with diamond-shaped inlays and a stepped top, raised on canted square tapered legs.
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1820s Russian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century Inlay Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commode / Chest
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical (Louis xvi) commode hand-made in Italy in the early 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. This is an absolute beauty that will catch your, and your guests', eye be...
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Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Walnut

American Tiger Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
American carved tiger oak chest of drawers or dresser, having five drawers and one door, brass hardware, circa 1900. Measures: 45.5" H x 36" W x 19" D....
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Early 20th Century American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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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