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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Baroque
Rare Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonised and Torto
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional and rare pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque gilt bronze and metal mounted ebonised and tortoiseshell cabinets of grand scale with Provenance. Spain circa 1680. The moulded top above a central door of architectural form with a niche and the standing classical figure of Athena flanked by dual pairs of Tuscan pillars, to the door reverse being segmented walnut and inlaid with ebonised geometric banding, opening to reveal five tortoiseshell and ebonised fronted drawers with gilt stars and ring handles, the bottom drawer concealing a further secret drawer to the rear. The portico being flanked by eight conforming drawers retaining steel locks and gilt escutcheons. The sides with segmented walnut and inlaid geometric banding and ebonised mouldings together with iron drop carrying handles, on gilt metal clad claw ebonised ball feet. Provenance - purchased by Mr Stuart Fearnley of Rose Green Farm...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tortoise Shell, Ebony

English King George III 1800s Oak Five Drawer Commode with Raised Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period oak commode from the early 19th century, with five graduating drawers, raised panels, brass hardware and short feet. Created in England during the George...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Unusual English chest of drawers made from oak. The top has a beveled edge, and follows down to simple paneled sides, which add design interest from the side of the piec...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Diminutive Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
Antique English Georgian mahogany diminutive chest of drawers A small-scale George II chest of drawers. Dating circa 1750 Comprised of four long graduating drawers with origi...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Bronze

Small Ebonized Chest
Located in New York, NY
A great little size, this piece can be used as a side table, night table or in a small entry. Featuring four drawers with lion head pulls, the item has an ...
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20th Century Unknown Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers - Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century German Baroque Commode or chest of drawers with curved top front edge, three stacked dovetailed drawers with brass pulls, serpentin...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Rare and Beautiful Miniature Chest of Drawers from the Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rather large and rare miniature chest of drawers in late baroque from the early 18th century. Made in Walnut with key-plate in brass. All the drawers in the dresser with original loc...
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Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Yew Wood Serpentine Front Four Drawer Bedside Cabinets
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Pair of Yew wood serpentine front four drawer bedside cabinets .
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Yew

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century German Baroque painted chest of drawers with serpentine front drawers on tapered feet in later paint.
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Georgian Style Sideboard Sized Bank or Chest of Drawers in Burr & Burl Walnut
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite vintage quarter cut Burr & Burl walnut sideboard sized chest of drawers with stunning timber patina A very good looking and well...
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20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique George III Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1790s
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine antique George III serpentine chest, ca. 1790, with flamed mahogany drawers over bracket feet. Original brasses recently polished but rem...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Madison, MS
This is an elegant George III period oak chest of drawers. The medium dark patina has a beautiful patina. There are two smaller top drawers and 5 larger drawers. All of the drawers h...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Rare Antique 18th Century George III Solid Satinwood Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare antique George III 18th century solid satinwood chest of 5 drawers having a quality solid satinwood rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above 2 short and 3 long solid sat...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Lovely Yew Wood Georgian Style Chest of Drawers Brass Handles
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Yew Wood Georgian Style chest of drawers. We have lightly restored this by cleaning i...
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Yew

19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. This chest has fantastic graining and color throughout. The top is beautifully grained and follows down to simple sides...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners having three short and three wide drawers over lower section having secretary drawer an...
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine, Mahogany

BAKER Stately Homes George II Inlaid Walnut Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A George II style bombe commode chest by Baker Furniture, from their Stately Homes Collection. Walnut with slightly distressed finish, inlays, moulded rectangular top inlaid with cro...
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Late 20th Century American George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Baroque Chest of Drawers , circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molding edge above three long inlaid drawers, raised on bracket feet.
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Olive, Walnut

Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional museum quality, Italian, renaissance walnut cassettone with fitted bureau in the upper part & exceptional Bambocci carving, Lombardy. This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Late 16th century, Northern Italian furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were unique sculptures in their own right. The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. Showing customary signs of wear from time, the lion’s paw feet make a great statement. This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the color and patina are warm and lustrous. This cassettone was illustrated in one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture in the 1969 and has been in two renowned collections. The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion...
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century English Five Drawer Oak Country Chest Sitting on a Stand
Located in London, GB
Circa 18th century Oak three larger drawer chest which sits on a stand and features drop handles. The three-drawer section sits on a base stand with pad feet and two deep narrow drawers...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Batley, GB
A large 19th century mahogany chest of drawers. In good clean condition throughout. Some expected wear but restored by the previous owner to a high standard. Measures: 53cm deep 120cm wide...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and extremely attractive 18th century, Chippendale period, georgian mahogany kneehole desk, having well figured rectangular top over slide, central cupboard and arrangement of drawers, retaining original rococo brass handles, raised on original shaped bracket feet. Generally, kneehole deeks are regarded as a smaller, more compact version of the more typically found pedestal desk, with some form of an arrangement of drawers around a central set recessed cupboard being the form which one can expect to come across. There are of course various different designs to be found along the same theme, but as a general rule that is the form you will usually find in a georgian kneehole desk...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Danish Blue-Gray Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque chest of drawers painted in bluish-gray. Front with beautifully carved serpentine drawers adorned with original bronze fittings in the form of crowns on drawer handles and falcon locks. Denmark 1730-1750. Later professional painted...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century English Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak bureau with numerous secret drawers and original brass fittings. 1780. Height to underside of desk is 29". Reference: 7605 Dimensions 36.5 inches...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 18th century, George III period mahogany chest of drawers. Rectangular top, moulded edge above two small and three long graduated drawers with brass swan neck handles, standing on shaped bracket feet. One key with working locks. Rich warm colour and patina. England circa 1790. A good piece of Georgian antique furniture. Complete with working locks and key. The dimensions are: Height: 85cm (33.5in) Width: 106.5cm (41.9in) Depth: 51cm (20.1in) This 18th century Georgian period antique...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Stately Homes George III Satinwood & Mahogany Serpentine Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
"A spectacular English George III style chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. Part of the Stately Homes Collection, circa last quarter 20th centu...
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Late 20th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Painted Italian Marble Top Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A charming, painted 2 drawer commode with original bronze hardware and Brocatello di Spagna marble top. Flowers and vine decoration all over.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Inlaid Chest of 6 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany inlaid chest of six drawers having a quality figured mahogany rectangular shaped top with a carved edge above two short and four long figu...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Other

Outstanding Original George I Antique Quality Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding original George I antique quality figured walnut chest of drawers having a quality quarter figured walnut veneered top with herringbone inlay and a moulded edge above two...
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1720s English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Baker Furniture Georgian Yew Wood Commode or Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful English Georgian style four-drawer commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous yew wood, with ebony string inlay on top, and origina...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Butlers Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
George III Mahogany Butlers Chest. Solid Mahogany molded top over three cock beaded drawers with the top drawer housing a nicely fitted desk int...
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Late 18th Century Unknown George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Burled Walnut Commodino
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautiful burled walnut veneered and inlaid 2 drawer commodino. Beautiful movement. Patinated bronze locks and sabots. Parcel gilt lines. Inset sienna ma...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy from the early 20th century. Hand-crafted fine quality craftsmanship, detailing, a...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs. The slightly bulging front is decorated with rocaille-shaped fittings and inlaid with ribbon...
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

George III Mahogany And Satinwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine top with satinwood banding with etched floral decoration over a conforming frieze with four graduated drawers , raised on bracket feet. Brass bail handles.
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany chest on chest having a quality shaped dental reeded moulded cornice above two short and six long mahogany cockbeeded and oak lined drawers with o...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Nightstand
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style two-drawer bedside chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardwar...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique George III Flame Mahogany 4-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently refinished antique George III flame mahogany 4 drawer bachelor chest. Measures 29" in width, 16.5" in depth and stands 31" tall.  
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Late 19th Century American George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century English Feathered Mahogany '4' Drawer Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English feathered mahogany chest of drawers. There are finely carved panels flanking the chest that depict leaves, flowers, and acanthus leaves. There are four drawer with plenty of storage. The chest stands on four bun feet. The commode is incredibly handsome with it's rare...
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19th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century, Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good mid 18th century North European three-drawer baroque chest of drawers in later black finish and baluster feet. ca 1750 Germany.
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique George III Quality Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality oak chest of drawers having a quality rectangular shaped oak top with a thumb moulded edge above two short and three long cockbeeded drawers with original ...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Extraordinary 18th C. George I Solid Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important and striking Walnut Chest dating from the Early 18th Century with fine color and original hardware. The slightly overhanging top over three graduated long drawers that l...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commode
By Johan Hugo Fürloh
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional early 18th century Swedish Baroque commode in walnut signed by Johan Hugo Furloh (master cabinet maker in Stockholm 1724-1745) grea...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Georgian Style Hardwood Flame Chest of Drawers
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely hardwood flamed chest of drawers. We have lightly restored this by cleaning it, waxing and po...
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Antique George III Hepplewhite Bow Front Dressing Table Circa Early 1800s
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique George III era Hepplewhite bow front dressing table, ca. 1810,. Mahogany with contrasting boxwood banding and original rondelle lion head brasses. Also includes original w...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Bow Fronted Mahogany Chest with Pull-Out Dressing Slide
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century bow fronted mahogany chest of drawers with pull-out dressing slide, decorative circular brass handles, ...
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19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George I/II Lacquered and Japanned Chest of Drawers 18th Century, Stunning
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George I/II Lacquered and Japanned chest of drawers 18th Century. An amazing chest that came out of a prominent Chicago estate. Measures: Height 32 ...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800. This elegantly curved secretary desk has three spacious drawers in the lower part. The writing flap ...
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1790s Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Vintage Yew Wood Georgian Style Chest of Drawers Brass Handles
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Yew wood Georgian style chest of drawers. A well-made and solid piece, very lovely in any room. We have lightly restored this by cle...
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Yew

Unique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Commode Cassone Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Unique Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1740. Important, unique ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf

Plum Pudding Mahogany Chest, C. 1950
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1950 mahogany chest of drawers from England. The case is veneered in plum pudding mahogany, which gives this chest a stunning profile from ...
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1950s English Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century mahogany bachelor's chest having molded top over four graduated drawers, the canted corners with fluted pilasters and standing on original ogee bracket feet, the wh...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Gorgeous Pair of 20th Century Bedside Chests in the Georgian Manner
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous pair of 20th Century mahogany bedside chests in the Georgian manner. The moulded top raised above four long drawers with decorative brass swan neck ring pulls supported on...
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20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Serpentine Fronted and Extremely Fine Mahogany Commode, circa 1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
Serpentine fronted extremely fine mahogany commode circa 1780 George III. With three drawers each with a pair of brass handles. An exceptional example.
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

English George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Table, C. 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
Traditional mahogany commode / bedside cabinet with original brass hardware. Very good mostly original condition (the surface was refinished in the 20th century). England, George I...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Bow Front Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian bow front dresser with four self-closing drawers and turned and hand polished brass hardware, with a “country” wood tone finish wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Marble Top Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite late 18th / early 19th century commode. Made from mahogany with an oxbow form featuring cross banding walnut and burled panels. Includes three hand dovetailed drawers wi...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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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