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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Georgian
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
George III mahogany chest on chest with the upper section having a dentil cornice and two short over three long drawers with original brass handles. The base having a brushing slide ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II mahogany bachelors chest, 18th century. With a slightly over hanging rectangular top, the top drawer has a felt lined writ...
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18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single plank, which features wonderful graining and scalloped edging, which also feature r...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
circa 1785 English Commode Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1785 commode cabinet, George III, English. Mahogany & mahogany veneers. Gallery top. Converted from a bedside commode, now a cabinet over a deep drawer appearing as two drawers...
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1780s George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Kingwood and Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French kingwood and marquetry inlaid marble top commode/chest of drawers having a quality antique Victorian marquetry inlaid bow fronted commode and boasting a wonderful coloured marble top with a moulded edge above three long kingwood and amboyna wood bow fronted drawers...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Diminutive Scottish Grained & Yellow Painted Chest of Drawers Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early Victorian 19th century Scottish chest of drawers of diminutive proportion. Comprising of two short and two long drawers. A rectangular chamfered top with a decorative brown g...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique Victorian chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
It is o...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice, above four graduated drawers, each with brass plate handles, flanked by canted corners. Below this, the base has a further three drawers, each with brass plate handles above large bracket...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century, Victorian Period, Walnut Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Seven Superbly Figured Drawers With Original Brass Swan Neck Handles, Enclosed By Hinged Locking Pilaster With Carved Decoration, Raised On Original Plinth Base.
The first Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, commissioned the first chest of this type, i.e. a tall bank of drawers secured by hinged locking pilasters to take with him and carry around various battlefields and that is where the name wellington chest comes from. It is now used to refer to almost any tall, narrow antique chest...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Marble
George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, with Greek Key Moulded Cornice
Located in High Wycombe, GB
George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, With Greek Key Moulded Cornice With Two Short & Six Long Drawers with Brass Handles Raised upon Bracket Feet
Height: circa 175 cm.
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19th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Oak
Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest.
Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet.
Georgian era
The lower section having 3 oak lined drawers and the upper section hav...
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1980s Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest.
Period Georgian
Standing upon spade feet with a shaped apron.
The top section features an arrangement of 2 over 3 oak lined dr...
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1980s Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English George II Style Red Japanned Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 2 short over 2 long drawers all raised on splayed bracket feet; with overall red ground and gilt decorated chinoiserie motifs including bird, floral and vine, architectural follies and water...
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Late 19th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
LARGE FiNE ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE SHERATON REVIVAL HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1860-1880 oversized mahogany chest of drawers with Thomas Chippendale cluster column pi...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
George IV Mahogany Bowfront Chest, Splayed Feet, Druce & Co, English, ca. 1830
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A George IV Period Bowfront Chest in Figured mahogany, with four graduated and cock-beaded drawers, the top with a molded edge, on a shaped apron base and graceful splayed feet...
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1810s English George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Brass
Victorian Diminutive Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Victorian diminutive chest of drawers or jewelry chest in carved wood with turned legs, two short drawers above three large drawers, unmark...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Miniature Chest in Mahogany with Boxwood Stringing, ca. 1780s
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique miniature mahogany and elm Georgian child's chest of drawers with boxwood stringing, circa 1780s.
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Elm
English Victorian Chest with Butterfly Design, circa 1880
Located in Madison, MS
This chest of drawers was built in the Victorian era and displays several different species of butterflies. The butterflies are a light caramel color, and the background color is bla...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
English Victorian Chest with Fish Design, circa 1880
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely and unique English Victorian chest of drawers with a fish design would really make a huge statement in any room! The fis...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Carved Oak Green Man Bureau Desk
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique English carved golden oak green man bureau/desk, circa 1890.
The bureau has a wonderful rich golden colour and has been sympathetically re-finished by hand in a shellac...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Leather
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
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian French Quality Burr Walnut Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality burr walnut marble top ormolu mounted commode/chest of drawers having a serpentine shaped coloured marble top above two long bombe shaped burr walnut...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Extra Large English Victorian Dome Top Steamer Travel Trunk. Monogrammed F.H.D.
Located in Leicester, GB
A gorgeous Victorian extra-large travel trunk. The antique trunk has an attractive dome top and is bound with wood. The handles on the sides are made of thick leather and are in great condition. The case has two side latches on the front and a large latch in the middle (no key). The corners are enforced with leather patches. On the top of the antique 'suitcase,' there's beautiful handwritten typography saying; F.H.D.
Inside there are two compartments; on the top is a fabric container...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960s Harden Block Front Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning 1960s harden block front mahogany georgian chest of drawers in excellent condition. This state-of-the-art piece was last sold in 1989 as a vintage, according to a sticker ...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Period Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic George III period chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period.
It is of outstanding quality, it is very heavy and well built. I...
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1790s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Small Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of drawers having a quality mahogany top with a moulded edge above four figured mahogany cockbeeded drawers with original brass swan ne...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Other
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Hand Painted French Bombe Bedside / Side End Table Size Chests
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of hand painted French Bombe chests ideally suited to be used as bedside tables in a bedroom context or side end tables in a li...
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20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
English George III Period 1800s Oak Two Part Geometric Front Five Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III Period two part oak chest from the early 19th century, with geometric front, five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the reign of King George...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Oak
19th Century Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine bowfront chest of drawers in mahogany from the beginning of the 19th century - England.
Very beautiful chest of drawers composed of five drawers.
The drawers are curved wh...
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very well made and useful antique walnut chest of drawers the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of lovely quality and is a great s...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Victorian Era Chest of Drawers Campaign Wellington Cabinet Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning antique French oak 19th century Victorian Era Wellington campaign chest of drawers or cabinet~~6 drawers with lower cubby~~circa 1870s.
Perfect statement piece that can accommodate any number of storage needs in today's home~~use in a bedroom or dressing area for clothing or jewelry~~in a dining area for storage of tableware~~in a study or library for office supplies...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Outstanding Distressed Georgian Style flamed yew wood small chest of drawers.
A very lovely chest and can be used as a bedside table or any...
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Important Sheraton 1859 Dated Flamed Hardwood Lion Head Handle Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely absolutely exquisite, original Sheraton, flamed mahogany, bow fronted 1859 dated chest of drawers with Lion'...
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome chest of drawers! It’s a long time since we last offered a Scottish chest of drawers and this one is a beauty. The piece is built in two sections, necessary for negotiating narrow passages and staircases. The upper section has three deep drawers with the flow of their serpentine fronts unbroken by knobs or pulls. Instead the drawer fronts have finger pulls carved into their undersides. These are flanked by serpentine corbels with a deep flute in the center. The 6.5"high splashback is removable, making the height 48.5".
The lower section has three slightly graduated drawers, inset, with wooden knobs. They are flanked by almost full columns, banded, ending in a tall turned foot...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s chest. Petit in size, the plain top is surrounded by ogee molding. The four graduated, cockbeaded d...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Victorian Refinished Solid Pine 4- Drawers Chest Of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Solid Pine 4 - drawers chest of drawers. Recently refinished.
Measures 38.75" in width, 17.25" in depth and stands 35.25" tall. Drawer dimensions are 30.75"...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk George III
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb small chest of drawers/writing desk/secretaire in mahogany from the 18th century called Kneehole desk from the George III period
Indeed, these small pieces of furniture are...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Victorian figured rosewood Wellington chest with good architectural features including well carved corbels at the top & bottom of the pilasters, a sla...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Polished 18th/19th Century Mahogany Chest, Dresser or Commode, Bronze Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
Polished 18th/19th Century Mahogany Chest, Dresser or Commode, Bronze Accents
Wonderfully polished having spindle legs leading to a group of four graduating drawers all with dore' ...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Yew
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
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular caddy top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers and raised on bracket feet. Prior Sotheby's NY sale. Oak secondary and brass handles.
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Yew
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
Materials
Hardwood
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted oak chest of drawers. 1830.
Reference: 7708
Dimensions
42 inches (107 cms) Wide
19 inches (48 cms) Deep
41.5 inches (105 cms) High
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19th Century English George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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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