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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1930s
Interlubke Made in Germany Marble Topped Chest of and Pair of Bedside Drawers
By Interlübke
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely bedroom suite of Interlubke made in West Germany vintage marble topped drawers
A very decorative and extremely heavy suite of bedroom furniture. These are late mid century modern so circa 1970’s, the tops are solid slabs of marble, the frames are finished with melamine, the handles are bronze
We have cleaned waxed and polished them, there is one scratch I can see on the front of the larger drawers, otherwise they have a wonderful vintage patina...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Stellar Restored Cane, Bamboo and Brass Commode by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A ...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Fine Large Italian Painted Marble Top Rococo Commodes Dressers 1930s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine and rare pair of Italian made rococo commodes. The commodes date to the 1930s and have a soft crème painted finish with gilded highlights. The design, styling and exec...
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1930s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1970s, Oak Drawer Archive Cabinet in Oak and Beech by Lövgrens Traryd, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and very decorative high legged oak drawer / filing cabinet by Lövgrens Sweden from the 1970s.
Fifteen beech drawers veneered in oak in, overall,...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Cupboard Painted Green Gold Hairnets Riding Boots Glove Vintage Equestrian Horse
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual eye-catching, characterful cupboard for a bootroom, hall or tackroom
- Fun equestrian interest
The top with a moulding at the back and a solid moulded edge. Two long dr...
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1970s English Folk Art Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Md-Century Modern George Nelson Lingerie Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern lingerie chest features sculpted round pulls with ebonized fronts on each drawer. This stylish five-drawer chest offers plenty of room for storage within...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pop Art Style Vintage Yellow Chest of Drawers, circa 1970, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Pop Art Style vintage yellow chest of drawers from plastic coated pressboard in yellow color tone circa 1970 Germany.
The body o...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Sleek Meticulously Restored Cream Lacquer Commode by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Workshop Drawers, Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
French workshop drawers, Circa 1930s
- Solid oak drawer fronts
- Solid pine sides and frame
- Original steel cup handles
- 24 large drawers
- Drawers have their original metal...
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1930s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Dramatic Restored Pair of Cerused Oak and Brass Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent married pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely instal...
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1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Restored Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
St...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Italian Design Art Deco Commode 1940 Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
In birch and mahogany veneered with six drawers and brass handles. Available also the finely carved mirror.
Measures: Width 155 cm, height cm 88, depth cm.55
Mirror cm 130 x 90.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Beautiful Restored Bamboo and Cane Parquetry Chest, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A...
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1970s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Midcentury Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury rattan / bamboo highboy / tallboy, chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s
This is a beautiful, natural in color rattan Tallboy. Made b...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Display Case / Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1930s Art Deco display case made in nickle plated with original matching adjustable four glass shelves, mirrored back and bottom shelf, f...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
Sublime Restored Mahogany and Bamboo Marquetry Chest, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A breathtaking meticulously restored bamboo marquetry...
Category
1970s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
Pair of Pierre Cardin White and Chrome Nightstands or Dressers for Dillingham
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands or dressers designed by Pierre Cardin and manufactured by Dillingham, France. Made of wood with white lacquered veneer outer shell and chrome accents, the doors o...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Hungarian Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Chest of drawers is made out of fine walnut wood. It has four-narrow drawers with round chrome handles and one wide drawer on the bottom. Chest is eleva...
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1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish 1930s Functionalist Zebrano Chest of Drawers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish functionalist chest of drawers in striking zebrano veneer. Cool round brushed steel handles contrast against the lively wood.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Zebra Wood
French Style Louis XIV Painted Chest
Located in New York, NY
French style Louis XIV painted chest. The chest has a total of six pull out drawers, original brass hardware and nicely painted. Can also be us...
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1970s Louis XIV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1930s Art Deco Brazilian Rosewood Six-Drawer Dresser by Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Art Deco Brazilian rosewood six-drawer dresser designed by Gilbert Rohde,, Amazing quality and design, slightly bowed front design. Features six generous size drawers with simp...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Chest in Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Anonymous. Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Beautiful Restored Pair of Bamboo and Cane Parquetry Commodes, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Th...
Category
1970s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Deco Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted glossy black, the moderne chest of drawers has a three-sectioned drawer at the top and three deep drawers below. The side boards of each drawer are...
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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of "Captain Line" Mid-Century Dressers by D-Scan
By D-Scan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This matching pair of Campaign-style "Captain Line" dressers by D-Scan boasts a rich teak finish, flat lines, with brass finish drawer pulls, recessed to ...
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1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Fabulous Restored Vintage Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer, circa 1970
By Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stellar piece is shipped as photographed and described in the narrative: completely ready to install and enjoy.
A stunning vintage Ficks Reed eight (8) drawer chest, circa 19...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parchment Cabinets in the manner of Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern parchment covered two door cabinets on ebonized bases. In the style of Karl Springer.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Parchment Paper
Swedish Grace Chiffonier by Erik Chambert for Chamberts Möbelfabrik, 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
This Swedish grace chiffonier was designed by Erik Chambert during the 1930s for his own company, Chamberts Möbelfabrik. It displays a very high quality of craftsmanship, with a wide...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Felt, Elm, Rosewood
Elegant Italian Design Art Deco Commode 1940 Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
In birch and mahogany veneered with six drawers and brass handles. Available also the finely carved mirror.
Measures: Width 155 cm, height cm 88, depth cm.55
Mirror cm 130 x 90.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Sublime Pair of Streamline Moderne Commodes by Gilbert Rohde, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An exquisite rare pair of streamline moderne commodes by the esteemed Gilbert Rohde for Cavalier, circa 1930. Exceptionally crafted solid mahogany case construction with stunning curves and lines. Handsome solid brass accents highlight the drawer handles. A masterful example from the late period of the American Art Deco movement. Some of Mr. Rohde's most interesting and creative case designs were produced by this small Chattanooga, Tennessee furniture...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cerused Oak Nightstands or End Tables by Davis Furniture Co
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of nightstands featured in cerused oak by Davis Cabinet Company. These Asian style bedside tables have a raised base, dovetailed joinery and carved trim. The cerused oak has acq...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Breathtaking Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey with Unique Hardware, circa 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready.
A magnificent example from a rare case series...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stylish Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of American modern dressers each feature four wide drawers for ample bedroom storage. Unique white tops, circular drawer pulls and tapered brass sabot legs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mastercraft Burl Chest in Green Tint
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mastercraft burl wood chest in green tint with brass hardware.
Category
1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Midcentury Four-Drawer Commodes, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury dressers. Sturdy construction consisting of finished walnut. Sleek round white drawer pulls. Each piece has four spacious...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Chest of Drawer or Commode, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco dresser with six drawers and brass hardware, inlaid fluted board top.
This commode an elegant look offer ample storage space, is in perfect vintage condition.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers in White Lacquered Wood, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in white lacquered wood, circa 1970, with 3 drawers with shelves on each side.
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Stellar Meticulously Restored Bamboo and Cane Basketweave Credenza, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent cabinet is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Italian Black Lacquer Console with Parchment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Black Lacquer Console with Parchment drawers, brass handles and glass top and sides/legs. Italy, 1970's
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
Large and Elegant Art Deco Chest of Drawers, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large and elegant Art Deco chest of drawers, circa 1930.
Very beautiful manufacture,
small lack and many scratches, the varnish needs to be redone
9500 € on actual condition.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Bamboo Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fully clad in bamboo chest of 3 drawers. Finished all the way around with 3 easy sliding drawers.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Brian Palmer for Baker Birdseye Maple Modular Three-Piece Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Brian Palmer for Baker 9800 series modular eight-drawer dresser with optional corner cabinet. All three pieces can be separated to make a pair of four drawer commodes with a single c...
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1970s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Filippo Perego Small Chest of Drawers for Jewellery, Italy, 1973
By Filippo Perego
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid Filippo Perego centre chest of drawers in faux tortoiseshell and brass.
Reference: Casa Vogue. June 1973.
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chic Restored Cream Lacquer Raffia Commode by Baker Furniture, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pierre Cardin Tall Chest of Drawers Brass & Ivory
Located in Hanover, MA
Unbelievably clean and glam Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Linen Press or chest of drawers in off-white ivory laminate with brass banding
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Adam Style Commodes by Irwin Furniture Dated 1937
Located in Toledo, OH
A gorgeous pair of Satinwood French Adam style commodes by Irwin Furniture, circa 1937. Sure to add style and elegance to any room in your home. These stunning commodes feature delic...
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1930s American Adam Style Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Lacquered Chests or Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of neoclassical two-toned lacquered chest of drawers or commodes. With three drawers having a black with gold border, diamond shape incised escutcheon.
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1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Tree Nightstands Pair Duo 1970s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage maple tree nightstands or small chests pair duo set of two, 1970s Italy.
An amazing pair or duo nightstands from colorless lacquered maple tree veneer with...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Plywood
Pair Pierre Cardin Tall Wardrobe Chests of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair of Pierre Cardin tall wardrobe dresser cabinets with double doors which open to reveal 6 pull-out drawers. Produced by Dilingham. White l...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Hollywood Regency Glam Drawer Cabinets - 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ivory lacquer with silver and golden leaf finishing.
In the manner of the great French decorators from the 1940s.
Sculptural and refined cabinets, true eye-catchers to every inte...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Bowed Walnut and Parchment Commode Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique bowed and carved commode attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. The doors are carved laminated Walnut with brass hinges. The interior of the cabinet is burledwood with brass hardwa...
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Two-Door Commode by Jules Leleu, France, 1939
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Macassar ebony two-door commode with mother of pearl and ebony inlay by Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
Marquetry by Messager.
This cabinet was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de décoration, 1920-1970" held in 2007 and 2008 at the Musée des Années 30, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, France and at La Piscine - Musée Art et Industrie...
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1930s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Macassar, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
1930s Art Deco Brazilian Rosewood Chest Designed by Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Art Deco Brazilian rosewood chest designed by Gilbert Rohde. Amazing quality and design, slightly bowed front design, five drawers behin...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Cabinets by Baker, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Open cabinet design, with a single adjustable shelf (included, but not pictured). Handsome solid brass hardware mark the doors. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Restored Ten-Drawer Chest by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Italian Design Art Deco Commode 1940 Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
In birch and mahogany veneered with six drawers and brass handles. Available also the finely carved mirror.
Measures: Width 155 cm, height cm 88, depth cm.55
Mirror cm 130 x 90.
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Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Fabulous Restored Bamboo and Mahogany Ten Drawer Commode, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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