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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Georgian
19th Century Small Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century small pine chest of drawers from England with a stacked beveled edge around the top. The case has simple paneled sides and contains two over two drawers in the front, ov...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Batley, GB
A large 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with the original brass handles. In good solid clean order throughout.
Me...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very large and extremely well made antique Victorian period chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners having three short and three wide drawers over lower section having secretary drawer an...
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine, Mahogany
19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is an unusual 19th century antique Victorian mahogany bow front chest with a white marble top. It has a thumb moulded edge, t...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a wonderfully grained and richly patinated top with a reeded edge, following down to simple well-grained sides and two ...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Nightstand
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style two-drawer bedside chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardwar...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of George I Burl Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Georgian style poplar burl bedside chest, the rectangular molded edge top with a leather inset slide and four graduated drawers, on bracket feet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Eastlake Victorian walnut washstand commode with marble top backsplash. Item features pink marble backsplash, beautiful wood grain, 1...
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Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany chest on chest. Having a flared cornice, above an arrangement of five drawers, the top chest has bun handles and fits onto the base ches...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Linen Wrapped Georgian Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Linen wrapped Georgian chest, equally suited as a nightstand or hall chest, the chest imparts a classic form wrapped in Kravet performance linen to the t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Linen, Glass, Wood
Georgian Bow Front Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian bow front dresser with four self-closing drawers and turned and hand polished brass hardware, with a “country” wood tone finish wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany chest on chest having a quality shaped dental reeded moulded cornice above two short and six long mahogany cockbeeded and oak lined drawers with o...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Irish Georgian Mahogany High Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Finished rectangular top over six graduated drawers with brass bail handles. Raised on bracket feet. Old finish. Well made with drawers functioning well and oak secondary wood.
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1770s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely serpentine fronted, flamed Mahogany Chest of drawers.
A good looking, decorative and well made piece. Its based on an early 18th cen...
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Small Ebonized Chest
Located in New York, NY
A great little size, this piece can be used as a side table, night table or in a small entry. Featuring four drawers with lion head pulls, the item has an ...
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20th Century Unknown Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English 1810s George III Period Geometric Front Oak Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period oak geometric front chest from the early 19th century, with five drawers, brass Chippendale style hardware and bracket feet. Created in England during th...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century bow front chest from England made from Mahogany. The top is wonderfully grained, and follows down to simple sides and two over three drawer configuration in the front. T...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Unusual Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality unusual antique George III mahogany bachelor's chest having a magnificent quality figured mahogany top with a moulded edge above four figured mahogany cockbeeded ...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an extraordinary chest of drawers! The top is plain with a bullnose edge and the sides are nicely paneled. The front corners of the case are boldly reeded and toward the top a sprig of lily of the valley is delicately carved inside the reed. Above this is a massive scrolled acanthus leaf corbel, appearing to support the top. The drawers are more or less equal in depth with faux panels created by an applied mitered molding with a bead running round the inside. The knobs are rare; hardly ever seen They are the classic shape of the ceramic knobs found on much Central European vernacular furniture, except these are carved in wood. The gourd-like feet have similar contours.
The oak was finished in dark tones and then was painted over in buttermilk. At some time it was painted white and has worn or been rubbed through to the earlier layers. The result is a delightful piece that need not be confined to the bedroom, but rather can be enjoyed wherever some whimsical storage...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Inlaid Chest of 6 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany inlaid chest of six drawers having a quality figured mahogany rectangular shaped top with a carved edge above two short and four long figu...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Other
Serpentine Fronted and Extremely Fine Mahogany Commode, circa 1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
Serpentine fronted extremely fine mahogany commode circa 1780 George III. With three drawers each with a pair of brass handles. An exceptional example.
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th-early 19th century period Georgian chest of drawers from England made from mahogany. The top is splendidly grained and follows down to sides which have lovely graining as w...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 18th century, George III period mahogany chest of drawers. Rectangular top, moulded edge above two small and three long graduated drawers with brass swan neck handles, standing on shaped bracket feet. One key with working locks. Rich warm colour and patina. England circa 1790. A good piece of Georgian antique furniture. Complete with working locks and key.
The dimensions are:
Height: 85cm (33.5in)
Width: 106.5cm (41.9in)
Depth: 51cm (20.1in)
This 18th century Georgian period antique...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Finest Antique English Geo. III Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Quite possibly the FINEST period late 18th century Geo. III mahogany Chest on Chest we have had in our 100 year-old antiques establishment. It evidences perfect proportions top tp b...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Chest with Banded Top, Canted Corners, and Reeded Posts,
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George III Mahogany Chest-of-Drawers, with a banded top, with two short drawers over three long graduated ones, each with cockbeading and oak linings, with canted and molded front co...
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1810s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bachelors chest, having a leather lined brushing slide with two brass handles, above an arrangement of four graduated drawers each with...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Serpentine Cabinet
By Robert Adams 1
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George III mahogany serpentine cabinet, the shaped top with molded edge, the two doors in vivid crotch grain with hard round molded surrou...
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Antique Industrial Georgian Oak Haberdashery Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful oak geometric chest of drawers from the Georgian era.
- The oak is in an incredible condition for its age with a well fig...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century English Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak bureau with numerous secret drawers and original brass fittings. 1780.
Height to underside of desk is 29".
Reference: 7605
Dimensions
36.5 inches...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
George III Mahogany English Bedside Table Commode
Located in Savannah, GA
Georgian period mahogany English bedside table commode featuring a full scalloped gallery top with pierced handles and two-paneled cupboard door...
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1790s George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Satinwood Commode Chest
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Georgian Sheraton design selected satinwood serpentine commode of generous country house proportions. Thought to have been made originally for Lord Amherst for Montreal Park i...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian mahogany watch and clock repairer’s chest having a shaped gallery with a carved gilded phoenix to the centre above eight hand pa...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
18th Century oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak mule chest, the rectangular top opens on the original steel hinges to reveal a large compartment space which includes a candle box to t...
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1750s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Davis Cabinet Company Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An American Victorian style standing chest of drawers made by Davis Cabinet Company of Nashville, Tennessee, for their Lillian Russel Bedroom collection...
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1940s North American Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section comprised of 3 short drawers over 3 long...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mission Oak Flip-Top Low Stool Commode Trash Box Bucket
Located in Germantown, MD
Versatile use Vintage Mission Oak Low Stool, Bedroom Commode or Trash Box whichever way you want to use it.
Very good vintage condition.
Measures 14.75"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top over a brushing slide over two over two drawers , shaped apron and raised on splayed bracket feet. This chest is of the finest quality of color and scale and co...
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Original George I Antique Quality Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding original George I antique quality figured walnut chest of drawers having a quality quarter figured walnut veneered top with herringbone inlay and a moulded edge above two...
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1720s English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th C. George III Style Parquetry Mahogany 7-Drawer Chest with Stone Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III style Parquetry Mahogany, walnut and pine Seven-Drawer Chest with removable stone Top. Original Stone top might have been replaced, along with drawers pulls.
Very good v...
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Early 20th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Pine
George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinet / Night Stand, English c1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional solid mahogany bedside cabinet with flame mahogany veneer on the drawer and door fronts. Having its original finish and hardware, the commode drawer now converted to a shallow drawer...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century George III Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century George III mahogany commode with tray top and brass handles. Of the late Georgian period, this mahogany commode features a scalloped-edge gallery top with pierced handle...
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1830s Irish Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive George II Period Mahogany Chest, Of Diminutive Proportions, Having Superbly Figured Top Over Two Short And Three Long Drawers, With Replacement Brass Handles, Raise...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Charming Lime Green Rustic Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming Antique Victorian French painted chest of drawers with lovely handles.
This beautiful piece has a lot of character and charm with ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Marble Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very decorative pair of Walnut, Satinwood & Mahogany French Marquetry inlaid Bombe chests of drawers
A very good looking and well made pair of vintage bombe chests...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Miniature English George III Antique Mahogany Document Box Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TABLETOP DOCUMENT BOX
England, circa 1785
Item # 011BMA19P
An austere and rather interesting George III tabletop document box, the purity of structure, early oxidized surface and total lack of embellishment are most magnetic features. The open dovetail structure locks the dense mahogany primary woods of the case together. Two rows of two drawers are situated over a single large drawer, each with original bail pull hardware to match the handles on the sides of the case. The drawer construction is typical of the period with pine secondary woods carefully dovetailed at the joints and the drawer bottoms running perpendicular to the drawer face. The chest rests over untouched original bracket feet with original corner blocking.
It retains an old tag from Sumpter Priddy...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Antique Georgian Oak Blanket Chest On Stand With Drawers Circa 1750
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Georgian oak chest on stand with two drawers of handsome proportions. Circa 1750.
*Free delivery for all areas in mainland England & Wales only. Delivery to room of choice by a two person team. Items are left packed. Return costs are met by the buyer.
The chest has handmade dovetail construction, with a shaped apron below the two drawers, standing on squat cabriole legs and a pad foot. Made in two sections.
The chest interior is 87cm wide x 45cm deep x 30cm high.
Condition report -
With the original patina and brass wear. There are some knocks and marks expected with a piece of this age. The beading on the drawers has some damage. The top has some polish loss in one place, you should be able to make this out in the photographs.
There is damage to one hinge, this has had some later screws added. The lid opens and closes well, and is not loose.
The chest lock...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Oak 18th Century Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming mid 18th century, English, oak bachelors chest of four long drawers, the top drawer fitted with slides and compartments, retaining original brass handles throughout and ra...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
George III Bachelor's Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A very fine George III three-drawer bachelor's chest. This piece sits on simple ogee bracket feet and the drawers are complete with brass pulls and e...
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Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Oak Washstand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak washstand from England with a wonderful hand scalloped backsplash. The top of the chest measures 32 inches in height, and has a beveled edge, following down to two o...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1930s Georgian Style Mahogany Bedside Chests Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare , proportioned size pair of georgian style bedside chests of drawers or nightstands from the 1930s. They have been recently refinished and look great. Measure 14.25" in width,...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Georgian Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century late Georgian period mahogany commode with wooden gallery and cut-out handles. The sliding tambour door sits above a single drawer. It rests on four simple square legs. ...
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1830s Irish Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Lowboy with Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Germantown, MD
Well kept and refinished late 19th century Chippendale style mahogany low boy with ball and claw feet.
Measure 38.5" W x 21"D x 33"H.
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent George III mahogany chest on chest is a magnificent example of quality and craftsmanship from the Georgian period. It boasts a shaped moulded cornice above two short and ...
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Openable Work Table, 19th Century
Located in Vicenza, VI
Small work table with opening top made of ebonized oak with inlaid details. On the top is a graceful geometric decoration containing within it a medallion painted with floral motifs,...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian 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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