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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan.
It is chara...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Breathtaking Vintage Cane Bullnose Commode, Italy, c 1980 - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent bullnose commode, Italy, c 1980. Exquisite design and execution. Stout solid hardwood case construction veneered in diagonally applied cane with accents in Birdseye Map...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Antique Hamilton Printers Type Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique Hamilton 24 Drawer Printers Type Cabinet with cast iron tray rest on top. It is 22.5" deep x 36" wide x 44" high. The drawers are 1.5" high x 32" wide x 16.5" deep. There ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
17th century William and Mary inlaid walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
17th century William and Mary inlaid walnut chest of drawers circa 1690.
Good quality William and Mary period 2 over 3 drawer commode.
Top surface with inlaid circle and semi circu...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Style Ebonzed Birch Four Drawer Chest Nightstand Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Biedermeier style ebonized birch four-drawer chest, dating to circa 1890, is a refined example of late 19th-century European craftsmanship. Featuring beautifully figured birch v...
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20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome walnut & marble commode from France, an 18th century original in the Louis XVI style, fitting with traditional to transitional interiors equally well. The removable stone ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Walnut & Orange Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Inlaid Op Art French Louis VX Style Baggio Annico Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XV style Baggio Annico commode is an extraordinary example of artistry and craftsmanship, blending traditional design with an Op Art-inspired inlaid façade. The commode is topped with a richly veined marble surface, shaped to follow the gentle curves of the cabinet below, adding elegance and durability. The front and sides are meticulously inlaid with intricate marquetry scenes, showcasing architectural perspectives, classical figures, and geometric patterns that create an optical illusion effect, giving the piece its Op Art quality.
The central panel features a striking architectural scene with a checkerboard floor that draws the eye inward, framed by decorative columns, pavilions, and classical motifs. Surrounding drawers are adorned with finely detailed inlay work, depicting figures and floral scrolls, all accented by gilt-bronze pulls. The bombe-shaped body rests on graceful cabriole legs with ormolu sabots, a hallmark of Louis XV influence.
This marble top inlaid French commode...
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Early 2000s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Piedmont Walnut Dresser 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Walnut chest of drawers, three-drawer front, turned and gouged uprights, truncated conical feet, ebonized moldings and gouges. Bardiglio gray marble top (Valadieri quarry).
Piedmont,...
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb pair of Swedish Gustavian style commodes embodies the timeless elegance and rustic charm associated with Scandinavian design. Finished in a soft white paint with a lightl...
Category
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,996 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Antique English Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial five drawer campaign chest handcrafted in mahogany with dramatic grains, brass hardware, and classic bracket feet.
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This large Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a two carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Bavaria, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with burled edge
Southern Germany (Bavaria)
Walnut
Biedermeier circa 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 118 x 57 cm
Description:
Piece of furniture stan...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Set of 2 Italian Art Deco Bedside Tables, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Italian Art Deco bedside tables, 1940s
Door and shelf inside.
Good condition.
We guarantee immediate shipping with adequate pac...
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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,643 / set
USM Haller Storage S2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors and two drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
18th Century Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary chest of drawers showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant a...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NORTHERN EUROPEAN BOWFRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS IN THE ENGLISH TASTE
Probably Sweden or Denmark ca. 1800
Pine and mixed woods with later bluish-black paint over original inlaid veneers a...
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19th Century European Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Brutalist style chest of drawers in Nordic White Oak made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 19...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Black Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Dresser / cabinet
Sculpted wood (solid oak)
Finish: wavy, medium
SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic style...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late 17th Century William & Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted circa 1690, this two-part mahogany chest of drawers typifies the William & Mary style with its combination of curved and linear forms. The upper half consists of 2 small ...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$9,800 / item
Pair of Robin's Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XVI style commodes captures the refined neoclassical spirit of 18th-century France, beautifully finished in a soft robin’s egg blue paint with gilt ...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,160 Sale Price / set
54% Off
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
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hand-made quarter round molding creates a bold step-down edge to the top of this handsome chest. The top two drawers stand a little proud of the others, flanked by long pyramid appl...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 17th-century Italian commode is a striking example of Baroque craftsmanship, crafted from richly grained walnut that has developed a warm, natural patina over the centuries. The commode features four drawers, each with intricately molded paneling and adorned with ornate brass hardware, reflecting the attention to detail characteristic of the period. The front showcases bold geometric carvings, while the sides feature diamond-shaped paneling, all hallmarks of Italian Baroque design, which emphasized grandeur and architectural detailing. The walnut wood has been meticulously polished to reveal its fine grain, enhancing the depth and richness of its appearance. Built using traditional 17th-century joinery techniques, including dovetail construction, this piece is as durable as it is beautiful. The commode’s bold and ornate design, combined with its functional storage capacity, makes it an impressive focal point in any traditional or antique-inspired setting. Perfect for collectors or those looking to bring a touch of historical elegance to their home, this piece exemplifies the opulence and sophistication of Italian Baroque furniture.
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Anglo-Indian Campaign Style Chest on Chest With Brass Inlay Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century Anglo-Indian rosewood campaign two-piece chest on chest by the renowned M. Hayat & Bros. of Peshawar, Pakistan. Originally designed as a buffet and silver chest, it could...
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1960s Pakistani Anglo-Indian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A danish Mid century modern chest by Arne Vodder for NC Mobler, Denmark 1960´s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare gem of Danish modern design, this exquisite Arne Vodder design for Niels Clausen single-drawer chest table embodies elegance and functionality. Crafted by NC Møbler circa 1960...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Regency Provincial Bombay Chest by Karges
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This beautifully crafted Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bombay chest by Karges is a true work of art, featuring a gracefully curved silhouette and an elegant hand-painted finish ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1980s Green Canopy Bed and Chest of Drawers Dark Lacquer for Sormani, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
Canopy bed
An unusual canopy bed, named Fauno, manufactured by Sormani in very dark green (almost black) glossy lacquer, with 4 columns in grey nextel and a metal canopy in light apple green. The bed has multifunctional structures all around: two trays that work as night tables, one front tray that works as further support (for a TV-screen, for instance), and a back shelf of 17cm (6" 11/16) for your favorite books.
All "trays" are adjustable as seen in pictures and can be also adjusted in height.
The bed includes a wooden bed slat (see picture) with a metal frame, and a provisional mattress, while you buy your own favorite. Mattress size should be cm 160x200x20-25 (63 in × 79 in x ca. 9" 27/32).
Size of bed: H 225 x W 175 x D 235 cm (7' 4" 37/64 x 5' 8" 57/64 x 7' 8" 33/64)
Size of trays: cm 47 x 32 (1' 6" 1/2 x 1' 19/32).
Height of bed (without mattress) cm 40 (1' 3" 3/4)
Commode
Chest of drawers in very dark green lacquer (the famous 20-gloss silky mat lacquer of Sormani) with six spacious drawers: two in elegant salmon lacquer, standing out with a colorful touch and four in dark green. Please note the skillful shape of each drawer front: a triangular shape with a recessed, convex upper part. In its simplicity, a real work of craftsmanship for an Industrial manufacturer such as Sormani of Arosio, Italy.
Size of commode: cm H 78 W 160 D 52 (H 2' 6" 45/64 x W 5' 2" 63/64 x D 1' 8" 15/32)
Perfect for the entrance or the bedroom of a sleek city apartment or even for a contemporary mountain hut.
The piece is in very good conditions. Just normal wear and tear in some parts.
Davide Pizzigoni...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
French Louis Philippe Cherry Wood Nine-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency or Louis Philippe style nine-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measur...
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Late 20th Century American Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Painted Pine Commode / Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Of fairly large proportions with three equally sized deep drawers.
Constructed of pine in a provincial chunky manner with panelled sides and decorat...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Black-Painted Architect's Chest with 27 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architect's chest / archive cabinet crafted in black-painted pine with 27 spacious drawers, perfect for storing documents, drawings, and more.
The drawers are fitted with brass knob...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Peddler Chest of drawers / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
I think it is a called "Peddler's Tansu", which is used by merchants to carry goods far away.
"Peddler" refers to carrying and retailing products wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$800 Sale Price
33% Off
Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Very fine Henredon Fine Furniture 5-drawer chest of drawers in great condition.
Amazing combination of Solid walnut and mission oak construct...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1800's Antique French Provincial Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant French Provincial Rococo-style commode crafted from walnut, featuring five drawers with intricately carved panels and a shaped skirt. The piece rests on finely carved cabriol...
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1860s French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Antique Industrial Large Painted Wooden Tool Chest Trunk Box, C.1940
Located in London, GB
An unusual wooden storage box/trunk. c.1940
Clearly designed and made for a single purpose, although we're stumped as to what that is! The wood has picked up a beautiful patina ov...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb French Louis XV commode, circa 1900, is a remarkable example of fine craftsmanship and elegant design. Crowned with a beautifully contoured marble top in warm tones of cr...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Austin, TX
Indulge in the refined beauty of our 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, meticulously restored to its former glory. Crafted with premium walnut wood and adorned with c...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a beautiful chest of drawers! Two scratches on the top are unfortunate but can be easily covered with a runner or other linen. Otherwise the top is interesting with exposed do...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Beautiful Restored Pair of Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Cane Small Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible pair of restored Organic three-drawer small chests circa, 1980. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction veneered in cane raffia. Handsome case accents in burnished Bamboo...
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1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare and elegant pair of French Directoire commodes, attributed to the esteemed design house Maison Jansen, exemplifies the refined artistry of early 20th-century European furni...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large “two over three” chest of five drawers has a step-down routed edge to the top with an ogee molding beneath, creating a bold crown. The two top drawers are trimmed with a ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode in Stripped Oak is a magnificent example of the genre, meticulously hand-crafted by master artisans in the neoclassical revival style from dense...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany and Banded Satinwood Side Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany and satinwood banded inlay side chest of drawers in very good vintage condition. Finished on ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany nightstand with D form drawer faces, a shaped top, and four finely turned legs supporting bold pilasters, with oil rubbed escutche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$7,200 / set
18th Century English Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers, String Inlay & Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers, String Inlay & Bun Feet
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rust...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Set Of 2 Art Deco Bedside Tables With Marble Top, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Art Deco bedside tables with marble top, 1930s
Intact and in good condition, found in a noble apartment in my city, Palermo.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 in W: 32 1/2 in D: 17 in
This exquisite mid-20th century Louis XV-style commode features a beautifully crafted marble/granite top and two spacious drawers, blendi...
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20th Century Spanish Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Granite, Marble, Bronze
19th Century Mahogany Military Campaign Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military officer’s Campaign chest of five drawers by Ross & Co of Dublin.
Crafted in 1860-1880 in solid mahogany with original brass fittings and drawer locks by Hobbs & Co.
Gently repolished to preserve the beautiful patina.
England / Ireland 1860-1880
Ross and Co...
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pyramid Form Wood Chest of Drawers, 1990s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A contemporary pyramid-form hardwood chest of drawers. Interesting triangular design featuring an A-frame and nine graduated drawers with round knobs. Constructed of sturdy solid woo...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Vintage Bombe Commodes
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of 1940's Bomb'e dressers that can also be used as nightstands.
Hand painted within the last few years in a light gray, some minor scuffs add to the rustic feel of this Ico...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$1,500 / set
French Demi-Lune Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful demi-lune bedside cabinet, with elegant serpentine front and two drawers. This practical and attractive commode echoes the Louis XV style, and features two capacious draw...
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,050
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking 19th century cherrywood chest of drawers from the early Biedermeier period around 1830 in Austria. This newly restored antique three drawer Biedermeier commode impr...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Heavily Carved Large Indian Anglo Style Nightstands, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chest of drawers you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful tables are a statement piece...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Oak and pine Chest of drawers, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made around 1910 in Hungary. The cabinet is made of oak and pine. The cabinet has 3 drawers that are made with dovetail joints. All the fittings and knobs are original.
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1910s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Diminutive Mid Century Three Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century dresser, design att. to Milo Baughman for the Directional Furniture Company, circa 1950/60's. The walnut chest features three drawers, each with a recessed p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period)
A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Large Antique Victorian solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
Large Antique Victorian (1837-1901) solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with five wooden knob handle drawers, three large and two small. The drawer knobs are beautifully made with unique...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,635 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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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