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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers. Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood with fluted leg details and patinated brass pulls.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Amboyna

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s. The quality is fantastic, this is a useful and com...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Baker Bombay Commode Chest
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantabulous Burl and Wal...
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Chest of Drawers and Night Stands by Matteo Thun, Italy 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Black chest of drawers featuring four drawers resting on a square base. Its front is adorned with rows of stylized grey flowers, with gold-colored handles emerging in relief. The top...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Black lacquered wood chest of drawers, Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Chest of drawers in black lacquered wood and chromed metal, Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Product details Dimensions: 120 W x 75 H x 54 D cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Lacquered Rattan Trimmed Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your storage solution with this vintage chest of drawers, featuring a Boho-inspired design with lacquered rattan trim. Infused with American craftsmanship, this piece adds a ...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

Louis XVI style painted oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Charming , neat sized dark green painted French chest of drawers Circa 1900 with original solid brass handles , working locks and a key Height 86 cms or 34 inches Width 86 cms or 34 ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Collectors Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of this Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Collector's Chest of Drawers. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and inspired by classic Am...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Wood

Paul McCobb Chest from the Irwin Collection for Calvin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This is one of the best well crafted and tightly tailored pieces by the iconic designer Paul MCobb . Featuring brass pulls and leg structure contrasting with the dark mahogany and ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Hand-Painted Italian Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative hand painted chest of drawers from Florence, Italy. Makes a fabulous accent piece! Note: Patina is recent
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Heywood Wakefield Chest Air Drawers - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM chests of drawers. Made by the iconic Heywood Wakefield group and tagged inside the drawer. A chic maple cabinet with a fabulous retro shape. Acquired ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Art Deco Marble Top Walnut Commode, French c.1930's
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning example of an Art Deco French Commode, in a highly character grain walnut timber. The marble top id a green with white speckled variety and the feet are also t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Paul Mccobb for Calvin Linear 3 Piece Mid Century Modern Vanity Chest Set
Located in Denville, NJ
We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives at our warehouse to streamline operations and focus on restoration for current orders. This also enables us to maintain a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Restored Broyhill Brasilia Credenza in Custom Blue: 1960s Mid-Century Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rediscover the 1960s elegance with our beautifully restored Broyhill Brasilia credenza, a shining example of mid-century modern design's enduring allure. Skilled artisans have meticu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XV Style Hand Painted Faux Marble Chest Chinoiserie Chest Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style Louis XV style chest with hand painted chinoiserie and faux marble top. I love this color! It unmarked and in very good condition with some choppiness to the p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes. This very elegant chest of drawers is wonderfully decorated with bronze handles an...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Hickory Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Hickory Manufacturing Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Dresser Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 37.25" Wide X 32" Tall X 22" Deep Nice Chippendale style chest made by Hickory Ma...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique walnut chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1920-30’s. It is of very small proportions, perfect for use as a bedside chest or occasional s...
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1920s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Stunning book-matched burled walnut, with original...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style Bachelors chest with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains. A well designed mid size chest of drawers with generous storage. Matching piec...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Dark Wood Midcentury Modern Design Cabinet Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design dark wood and solid wood chest of drawers consisting of five large drawers and four small drawers, production Italy 1960s Please note that the lchest...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Low Commode Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage low chest of drawers manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960's. This unique piece is lacquered in an ebony black fin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Carved Clam Shell Knotty Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your coastal-inspired decor with our Vintage Coastal Carved Clam Shell Knotty Pine Chest Of Drawers. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this unique piece combines t...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pink Coral

Sculptural Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a beautiful carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Four sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Curved Chest of Drawers Architettura by Fornasetti
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage curved chest of drawers Architettura by Fornasetti Iconic Fornasetti Architettura model, silkscreened, painted and lacquered by hand. Decoration of a Renaissance building. ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Midcentury Teak Commodes by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chests of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara, made from teak. Clean design with slanted fronts that create a very cool silhouette and play with light.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

1940's Cerused Sideboard by Huntington Chair Corp
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean Modernist lines, a gorgeous dresser or sideboard dating from the 1940's, produced by Huntington Chair Corp - Huntington, West Virginia. Oak grain in cerused finish gives it a u...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes w/ Chinese Character Handles, Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes with Chinese Character Handles, Mastercraft. Hollywood Cinema’s Golden Era remains one of the mos...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Cherry Red Parchment Chest of 14 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco chest of drawers was produced in Italy in the 1950s. The structure is in black lacquer, while the 14 drawers are covered with cherry red parchment. The top is in black...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak is of an interesting size, and certainly makes a fine style statement for a wonderful complement to almost any decor. Hand-c...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Grange French Louis Philippe Cherry Wood Bedside Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Louis Philippe style five-drawer nightstands or chests of drawers By Grange France, Circa Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers This chest measures: 36 wide x 20 deep x 31 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco walnut-root dresser with four drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant and refined walnut briar dresser from the early 1940s, Italian production of high quality and workmanship. Linear design and small size with proportions ideal for any kind o...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Kingwood Marble Top Dresser Chest Server Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Stunning Antique French Kingwood Marble Top Dresser Chest Server Commode Dimensions : 52 Wide X 23.5 Deep X 37 Tall This stunning marble top commode was made in France in the 1920...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

1960s Teak Chest of Drawers , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - The base is made of beech solid wood
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Beech, Teak

Danish Modern chest of drawers from Rud Rasmussen, 1950’s Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful chest of drawers in varnished mahogany produced by Rud. Rasmussens. Exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship. Condition Good, age related wear and marks Dimensions height: ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Commode, Danish Teak Chiffonier by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Large Commode, Scandinavian Weekly. 6 drawers offer a large storage capacity, elegant and very functional piece of furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Solid Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style commode or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid pine, with brass hardware. Measures: 32"W x 16"D x 30.25"H. Very go...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian pony and leather bauole chest of drawers
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of sophisticated whimsy with this 1970s Italian chest of drawers, a captivating creation that melds elegance with a touch of the eccentric. Crafted in the likeness ...
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1970s Italian Country Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fur, Leather

20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality piece of mid century Swedish design.  Slightly over sailing top surface, with 3 equal proportioned drawers b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mahogany chest of drawers with burgundy glass top 1950s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Refined 1950s Art Deco chest of drawers or sideboard upholstered in mahogany burl with carved profiles and rose brass bow handles. The burgundy glass top is vintage original, note t...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dressers or Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dressers, chests of drawers, or commodes By Century Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with original b...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer chest of drawers or commode USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 36"W ...
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1980s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

De Coene Frères Beautifully Tailored Chest of Drawers with Built-In Vanity 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers with sliding vanity compartment on the left and lift up storage compartment on the right in walnut with dark palmwood bases and bronze pulls by D...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Commode Made In Teak With Oak Legs By Poul M. Volther Made By FDB From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chest of drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by the talented designer Poul M. Volther for FDB. Crafted from teak wood and supported by elegan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset Palanox Storage Boxes by Treston Oy, Set of 4, 1972
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1972 four-piece set of Palanox modular storage boxes or cubes by Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset and manufactured by Treston Oy. Set comprised of one brown cube with four square white drawers, two brown cubes with two wide white drawers and one wide yellow drawer each, and one brown cube with two cubbies. Finish is a matte lacquer over a very sturdy and deceptively heavy injection molded plastic. Pressure...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940. Solid pine construction with fantastic original use and patina.
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1940s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Top Commode with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Top Commode with Bronze Mounts is a timeless rendition of the neoclassic style! Rendered from indigenous hardwoods, it features an intricate parquet backg...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Pearl Inlay, 1900s
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Elegant Chinoiserie Chest of drawers with pearl inlay. Around 1900 this Chinoiserie style and furniture from the Orient were highly in Fashion in Paris... So French furniture makers...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A professionally refinished and well kept pair of Mid Century American Modern walnut three drawer chests. The walnut is beautiful, well chosen and book matched. This chests have tape...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th Century Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode or Dresser
Located in San Antonio, TX
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of our 20th Century Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode, now available for your consideration. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail,...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Red Boby cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast 60s, 70s 
Located in Padova, IT
Boby is much more than a simple container, it is the container trolley that has made design history. Functionality and detail represent its strong points which, together with its und...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 40" Wide X 19" Deep X 32" Tall This gorgeous marble top commode was made in Italy in the L...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris Very well made chest of drawers with thread inlays. Curved shape made of solid HLZ oak. 2Lockable drawer fronts w...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford Dimensions : 44" Wide X 22" Deep X 35" Tall Very nice inlaid server made in the 1920's by Rockford furni...
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1920s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum-quality. There a...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All drawers are made with dovetail joints.
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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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