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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: George III
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bachelors chest, having a leather lined brushing slide with two brass handles, above an arrangement of four graduated drawers each with...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Georgian Serpentine Cabinet
By Robert Adams 1
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George III mahogany serpentine cabinet, the shaped top with molded edge, the two doors in vivid crotch grain with hard round molded surrou...
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Contemporary by Franca Lucarelli e Bruna Rapisarda Sideboard Clay Steel
Located in Pordenone, IT
Inspired by a chocolate bar, coco is characterized by its rigorous and elegant lines. Its unique shape allowed us to explore numerous different opening m...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section comprised of 3 short drawers over 3 long...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

Early 20th C. George III Style Parquetry Mahogany 7-Drawer Chest with Stone Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III style Parquetry Mahogany, walnut and pine Seven-Drawer Chest with removable stone Top. Original Stone top might have been replaced, along with drawers pulls. Very good v...
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Early 20th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Walnut, Pine

George III Bachelor's Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A very fine George III three-drawer bachelor's chest. This piece sits on simple ogee bracket feet and the drawers are complete with brass pulls and e...
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Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in White by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Modern Cream Chests with Curved Fronts
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern cream chests with curved fronts. Curved three drawer chests finished in a hand polished cream lacquer with brass and acrylic handles...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Lacquered Ribbed Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Lacquered Ribbed Commode with a high gloss pearl finish, the rectangular top above ribbed or an ogee molded case and drawers with bronze finish h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Kartell Mobil by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mobil is a system of storage units that can be used throughout the home and office, for a variety of purposes. The basic element of the system is the drawer, alternated with intermediate shelves and tops. Mobil can be a simple chest of drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Resin

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

Pair of Mahogany Side Chests by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, black laminate, chrome-plated steel. 3-drawer chests mounted into steel structures with custom steel drawer pulls. A truly iconic Belgian design. *2nd matching pair available.
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1960s Belgian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel, Chrome

Contemporary Lacquered Bedside Table Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary piece has references from the 60s with a sleek and high-end design. The structure is lacquered in stone grey with two drawers in oak veneer. The chest comes with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern Serpentine Leather Wrapped Nightstand - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Serpentine Leather Wrapped Nightstand with a shagreen embossed leather in our dark tempest finish, with polished nickel hardware and raised ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

George III Mahogany English Bedside Table Commode
Located in Savannah, GA
Georgian period mahogany English bedside table commode featuring a full scalloped gallery top with pierced handles and two-paneled cupboard door...
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1790s George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in White by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French Rococo Style Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Rococo style commode, this unusual modern chest with a navy lacquer and bombé form. The serpentine top above a gently swelling set of three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

21st Century Wynwood Chest of Drawers in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Combining functionality and style, Wynwood chest of drawers completes the bedroom with its linear silhouette. The brown and grey shades lend the piece a sophisticated elegance with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Heals Walnut Sideboard By Nathan Yong, c.1990
By Nathan Yong
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Late 20th Century walnut sideboard created exclusively for Heals by award winning designer Nathan Yong. This striking Credenza is part o...
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20th Century Singaporean Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century George III Bachelor Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III bachelor chest, the moulded top raised above two short and three long cockbeaded drawers with brass pulls and ...
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Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Brass Gold Red Beige
Located in Milano, IT
CASTORP Chest of drawers Reminding the atmosphere of the beginning of the Eighteen century, this chest of drawers is refined by the flower shaped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

MCM to Modern Founders Furniture Octagon Commode End Table Cabinet Patterns 21
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Founders Furniture octagon commode table or end table cabinet #21135 Patterns 21 in solid Mozambique veneer & brass hardware. This...
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20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Leather Chest of Drawers, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Chest of drawers with a shagreen embossed leather wrapped case in our light overcast finish with two short above three long drawers, polished nickel finish hardware an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Wall Mounted Console w/ Doors, Ivory Wood & Bronze Ribbon Hardware by Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Natūra Straw Marquetry Inlay Collectible Green Wood Drawer Cabinet RUDA Studio
Located in Warsaw, PL
Natura straw marquetry wood cabinet RUDA Studio Summer is a time of fulfillment, fertility and wealth. Exactly this time we present our first item from...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Miniature English George III Antique Mahogany Document Box Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TABLETOP DOCUMENT BOX England, circa 1785 Item # 011BMA19P An austere and rather interesting George III tabletop document box, the purity of structure, early oxidized surface and total lack of embellishment are most magnetic features. The open dovetail structure locks the dense mahogany primary woods of the case together. Two rows of two drawers are situated over a single large drawer, each with original bail pull hardware to match the handles on the sides of the case. The drawer construction is typical of the period with pine secondary woods carefully dovetailed at the joints and the drawer bottoms running perpendicular to the drawer face. The chest rests over untouched original bracket feet with original corner blocking. It retains an old tag from Sumpter Priddy...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Sideboard Cabinet by Egli Design
Located in London, GB
Sideboard cabinet by Egli design.
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2010s Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Lacquer

Modern Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Beech Pine and MDF by Marc Morro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ibiza is a overwhelming chest of boxes—drawers. Material: Solid pine and beech and green and blue MDF. Edition: varnished. Year: 2021.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Pine

Transitional Painted Oak Dresser, Working White
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the French Louis XVI style, the transitional painted oak dresser has a herringbone pattern in our working white finish, with a long dressing slide above two long drawers, with bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Trio D S Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers Modern 21st Century
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
The beautiful mix between ash wood and marble is perfect for you contemporay and modern environment. Complementary with Trio Nightstand, this wonderful chest of drawers is an iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Trio D L Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers Modern, 21st Century
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
The beautiful mix between ash wood and marble is perfect for you contemporay and modern environment. Complementary with Trio Nightstand, this wonderful chest of drawers is an iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top with shaped edge over three graduated drawers with original brass bail handles flanked by string inlaid chamfered corners, raised on bracket feet. Oak secondary...
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted by expert hands in Italy with premium solid walnut, oil finish. A sturdy and durable design piece that wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash, Walnut

George III Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with molded edge, over two short and two long drawers lined with 18th century blue tissue paper, and mounted with brass pulls; raised on bracket form feet.
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Contemporary by Franca Lucarelli e Bruna Rapisarda Sideboard Wood Steel
Located in Pordenone, IT
Inspired by a chocolate bar, coco is characterized by its rigorous and elegant lines. Its unique shape allowed us to explore numerous different opening m...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

19th Century George III Mahogany Dresser with Flemish Veneers and Brass Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the world of 19th-century craftsmanship with our George III mahogany dresser. Expertly handcrafted, this chest radiates with its rich dark mahogany hue, giving a fresh touc...
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dixie Furniture Saybrook Maple Chest Cabinet, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of American classical chest of drawer and cabinet chest from Dixie Furniture's Saybrook Maple collection. Good vintage condition. Measure 30.25"...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drewers Finished in White Parchment Leather
Located in Milan, MI
A set made up of a chest of drawers and a bedside cabinet inspired by travel trunks. The drawer element has clearly rounded corners and compact proportions, and rests on a structure ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Modern TV table from Egli design
Located in London, GB
Modern TV table from Egli design.
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2010s Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Foil

Modern Dark Oak Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern dark oak dresser, a six-drawer chest of drawers in our dark brushed oak charteris finish with two frieze drawers above and four larger drawers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Silver by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the richly grained fold over top with molded edge, over two short and three long drawers, and standing on original bracket feet, the whole ...
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1760s European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A fine example made with the best quality timber beautifully constructed with drawers that function perfectly. Serpentine top and conforming case with four graduated drawers with ori...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Cherry Egg, Multi-Drawer Small Decorative Chest, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wood egg sculpture is also a functioning object, with small working drawers capable of storing small collectables. Steve Turner Cherry Egg, 2021 cherry wood 12.50H ...
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1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern Light Oak Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern light oak dresser, a six-drawer chest of drawers in our light brushed oak gowan finish with two frieze drawers above and four larger drawers b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Zinc Silver Purple
Located in Milano, IT
Amatemi Bello, Amatemi Grande, Amatemi Diverso. Chest of drawers This Chest of drawers derives its name from a writing by the Russian poet Marina Cvetaeva, it is part of the "Par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Zinc, Bronze

Artistica Contemporary Modern Hall Chest 2 Drawer Geometric Dresser Console
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage hall chest or dresser from Artistica featuring rectangular form with clean modern lines and nailhead accented drawers. Color is bluish grey. The Artistica brand dates back almost 40 years, to a small workshop in downtown Los Angeles, where a group of talented artisans designed simple, yet elegant iron occasional tables that were forged and finished by hand. That craftsmanship and commitment to exceptional design remains the touchstone for the brand. Today, Artistica Home...
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Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Late 20th Century Pair of Wood, Brass & Red Murano Art Glass Night Stands
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Glass color mix: red, beige, hazelnut & brown. Two capable drawers with red velvet and brass details and an inside space of 71 x 40 x 13 H cm. each drawer. The drawers handles are...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Five Push-Pull Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary piece has references from the 60s with a sleek and high-end design. The structure is lacquered in stone grey with five large drawers in oak veneer. The chest comes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

"Il Pezzo 2 Nightstand" night table - solid walnut - Carrara marble - nickel
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Nickel

Chest of Draw in Formica and Bamboo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusal chest of draw in formica and bamboo with 2 draws.
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20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Formica

Rocky Nightstand in Grey Cement Texture
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural molded bedside table featuring organic form and texture. The chunky stone design is inspired by the Monolithic Era. Materials: Wooden core, resin mix, textured cement ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Resin, Fiberglass, Coating, 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

Materials

Oak

Late George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest on Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century late george III Mahogany bowfront chest on chest A flame Mahogany chest on chest, late 19th century having a lower case suppor...
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1860s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Trama e ordito Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A sturdy timeless dresser, designed and made in Italy with premium solid walnut with sawn effect, oil finish. Handcrafted with passion and expertise, this dresser it’s the result of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Table, circa 1810
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III period mahogany side cabinet / table with sliding tambour door. What was once the commode drawer has been converted to a deep storage drawer. Refreshed original finish. ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

USM Haller Credenza E2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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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