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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Harold Schwartz, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed by Harold Schwartz and produced by Romweber, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 53.25"H x 36.125"W x 19.0"D
All items ship from High Point...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th century Swedish empire birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish empire birch chest of drawers circa 1870.
Good quality Scandinavian chest of drawers very much in the empire taste.
Rectangular top surface with stepped edge, ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Pair of Robin's Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a flamboyant pair of bright gold leaf gilded Robin's egg blue distressed finish commodes. The gold is newer and the painted finish probably is too. There are some minor defec...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,160 Sale Price / set
54% Off
Mid-Century Danish Modern Broyhill Sculptra Nightstand on Pencil Legs
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Broyhill Sculptra Nightstand on Pencil Legs
Offered is a walnut nightand made for Broyhill Premier's 'Sculptra' ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnu...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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
Modern Black, White, Gold, Brass High Gloss Rounded Sideboard with drawers
Located in Riga, LV
The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful sideboard catches the eye from first sights! Superbly executed by our master craftsmen, this display cabinet is particularly o...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis xvi style commode. Dovetail drawers and 2 keys.
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1990s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,000
Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Wrapped Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted leather wrapped and gold tooled embossed Maitland Smith chest of drawers. The piece is finish in an antiqued patinized leather with intentional distressing...
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2010s Philippine Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Barbara Barry Elegant Chest or Dresser for Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon, American, circa 2000s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a chest or dre...
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied dis...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th-Century Dutch Chest of Drawers with Faux Bois Finish
Located in Mckinney, TX
This stunning chest of drawers exudes timeless appeal with its original faux-bois "tortoiseshell" finish. The deep three-drawer design provides generous storage space while maintaini...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Original Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Adams paint decorated commode in its original crackled finish with fantastic floral sprays painted throught the case. The demilune shape of the commode makes it...
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1920s American Adam Style Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,717 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Italian Rococo Style Bombe-form Two-Drawer Olivewood Chests/Nightstands
Located in San Francisco, CA
the arbalete top with perimeter stringing within a crossbanded border all above a shapely bombe-form body with similar stringing and crossbanding; fitted with two long drawers having...
Category
1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
19th Century Large Black Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
This large pine chest of three drawers has been given new life with a professional black matte painted finish, lightly distressed bringing out the carved details and complimenting th...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Lift Top Pine Drop Sink, 19th C.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Rich in 19th-century Americana, this antique pine lift-top dry sink is a beautiful expression of early American Colonial style. Its sturdy construction and timeless design reflect a ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
A Swedish Grace Birch and Palisander inlaid Chest of Drawers, Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace birch and palisander inlaid chest of drawers, Circa 1930s, probably produced for Nordiska Komapaniet, the rectangular top above three long drawers with palisades band...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite French Empire style commode or dresser offering three drawers. The commode or dresser is painted in antiqued beige tone and features lion head bronze pulls. The dresser or commode is raised by finely carved tole metal bottom showing scrolls and a large shell design in the middle. The piece is study and is finely carved while having a marble top in black , gray adding style and elegance to this timeless dresser.
The French Empire style dresser...
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20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest in fine traditional form and having good graining with decorative line inlay. Raised on four carved feet with four long drawers with brass oval pulls and key escutcheons. ...
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19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century Italian Painted Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and painted in a beautiful blue-jeans color. The chest features three inset drawers all with beaut...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Inlaid Op Art French Louis VX Style Baggio Annico Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Baggia Annico of Italy inlaid commode. The commode is designed in the Louis XV style and features an optical illusion (op-art) courtyard scene with figures stan...
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Early 2000s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Commode, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, richly inlaid in walnut, burl, maple and beech wood. Small chest of drawers of nice size and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,310 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan.
The material is mainly cedar w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers having a quality figured mahogany top above a serpentine shaped frieze drawer above a large hat drawer flanked by s...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Knud Juul-Hansen Chest of Drawers with Integrated Vanity in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knud Juul-Hansen, chest of drawers with integrated vanity, teak, oak, mirrored glass, leather, Denmark, 1950s
This exceptionally rare cabinet with integrated vanity is crafted by th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Oak, Teak
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
This fantastic Swedish Chest of Drawers in Gustavian Style are made in solid pine during late 19th century
painted in a Antique White/ Light Yellow/Green with an distress surface for...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo tall chest of drawers from France. The chest is made from pitch pine, which has the wonderful warm color and graining that you can't find in any other pine!...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau 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
USM Haller Dresser Y
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With three drawers elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the U...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine scroll work in hues of yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an antiqued white ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Pair 1940's Tall Hollywood Regency Dark Walnut Chiffoniers/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Pair Hollywood Regency Carved Walnut Tall Chiffoniers/ Bachelors Chests/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes. Many drawers, lots of storage space. Brass lattice fronts with pleated fabric ba...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,472 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century German Biedermeier Pinewood Commode - Antique Single Bed Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, single antique German Biedermeier commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed bed side table is composed with three large drawers, enh...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Brutalist Geometric Commode in Solid Oak
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Wardrobe made of solid oak (+ linseed oil)
Measures: H. 77 x 170 x 60 cm
SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$19,799 / item
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers - Antique Pinewood Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with two doors and six drawers, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood and chrome, in good...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Chest of Drawers in Italian Walnut Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.655.1
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
D.665.1 Large Chest of Drawers in Various Woods by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
A statement piece for the modern home, this chest of drawers is imbu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Wood
Anglo Indian Black Six Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom. This stunning six drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay det...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
1960s Set of Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Mid-Century Modern dressers. One in teak and one in oak. Simple and in good original shape from 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style highboy dresser
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous banded mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 36"W x 19.13"D x 52.25...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Lacquer French Regency Brass Inlaid and Bronze Commode with Glass Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb commode done in rich, luxurious black lacquer and inlaid in brass with decadent bronze hardware. The piece is in good condition and features a glass top as well to p...
Category
1950s French Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Hickory Chair Co, James River Plantation Collection, Chippendale Style Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
When searching for a perfect chest of drawers for a hall, dining room or bedroom, that exudes sophistication and southern charm, this piece from Hickory Chair Company could be your a...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
French Mahogany Store Counter with Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Elegant 19th-century French store counter in solid mahogany with its original marble top. This richly carved piece features detailed floral motifs and a central medallion adorned wit...
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1880s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Large Antique Mule Chest, English, Carved Oak, Coffer, William III, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique mule chest. An English, carved oak coffer, dating to the late 17th century, circa 1700.
Superb chest, with striking William III craftsmanship and generous proportion
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays
Graced with deep caramel hues, accentuating the delightful nature of the chest
Two-thirds opening top, the whole crafted from a trio of broad planks
Folds backwards upon a pair of brass hinges to reveal the pleasingly clean interior
Lower frame hosting a pair of useful drawers, dressed with a duet of brass drop handles
Antique iron lock...
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Early 18th Century British William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of Gustavian style Swedish bombe form commodes. They are done in a dreamy, soft grayish white paint that's been lovingly distressed to reveal their time-worn ag...
Category
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,996 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Pair of Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from mid-tone walnut-figured veneer, these exquisite chests showcase rich grain patterns that enhance its sophisticated appeal. The three cockbeaded soft-close drawers of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$8,358 / set
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bachelor Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bachelor Chest. Featuring a straight line design, four drawers for storage, plinth base, and a beautiful teak finish. This is an ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning piece of French Louis XV style furniture with the best marble top and gorgeous beefy bronze omorlu and inlay. The marble top is that gorgeous lavender to yellow ma...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tall Louis XVI/Gustavian chest of drawers with 11 drawers.
This chest is a custom-made piece, making it unique.
Crafted from pine wood, it has been conservator-restored with blue pai...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Circa 1790 George III Period English Bowfront Bachelor's Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III period bowfront bachelor's chest, English. With brushing slide. Mahogany with mahogany secondary. French commode form chest of 3 graduated drawers. Shaped apron...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
USM Haller Storage G118 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors and one extension drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-pla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Japanese Antique Multi-Drawer Cabinet, Early Showa Period '1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–).
This cabinet is primarily constructed from Japanese cypress (Hinoki), with drawer fronts made from Japanese Sen w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cypress
20th Century Baroque Style Chest Of Drawers, Italy ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely 20th century Baroque style chest of drawers from the period around 1940 in Italy. A fantastic looking, perfect sized chest of drawers providing three drawers. This piece has b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Nutwood, Walnut
Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique specimen collector’s chest of drawers. An English supply cabinet in walnut and milk glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Originally commissioned ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Milk Glass, Walnut
Chest of Drawers Molteni&C by Werner Blaser MHC.1 - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
MHC.1 Chest of Drawers by Werner Blaser. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
A pioneering piece, this was Molteni&C's first modern furnitu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Low Chest W/Molded Lucite Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Introduce the sleek sophistication of the Art Deco era into your home with this Ebonized Walnut Low Chest, featuring molded Lucite pulls. Crafted in America circa 1940, this piece ex...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
19thc French Louis XVI style Carved Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI style Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers/ Dresser. 4 Drawers.
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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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