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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1930s
Sideboard from 1940s
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a beautiful timeless sideboard from 1940
They were made from walnut wood, which was subjected hand renovation
(It has been cleaned to bare wood, disinfected and finished...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Romweber High Chest
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Romweber high chest of drawers in burl and ebony.
Category
1930s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Ebony
Magnificent Restored Streamline Moderne Commode by John Stuart, circa 1935
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Streamline Moderne commode by John Stuart, circa 1935. Stout, expertly crafted Walnut case construction finished in black lacquer. The elegant bookmatched Blond...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chest of Drawers and Shelves in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chest of drawers and shelves in teak. 2 shelves. 2 sliding doors. 1 inner modular shelve. 2 drawers. 1 slidin...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet, with six very spacious drawers each.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Clad Three-Drawer Nightstands by Sarreid Ltd.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great pair of brass-clad and copper-nail studded 3-drawer chests by Sarreid, Ltd., circa 1970s. Smaller in scale, these richly patinated cabinets make ideal bedside nightstands. Plea...
Category
1970s Spanish Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Art Glass and Walnut Wood Commode and Chests of Drawer, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Commode that is unique in its workmanship, simple squared but really elegant in its shape. A veneer of walnut wood and a particular shape in glass for the leg constitute a piece of f...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mobile Sewing Table, Danish Design, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
This mobile sewing chest comes from Denmark from the 1970s with a minimalistic form characteristic of Scandinavian design. A spacious drawer with compartm...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Magnificent Art Deco Vanity/Commode with Mirror
Located in Kingston, NY
This magnificent Art Deco vanity/commode features burled Macassar wood in a high gloss finish, with chrome accents and a mirror in the center.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Unique Commode Designed by Hubert Martin et Ploquin
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exquisite commode designed by Hubert Martin et Ploquin, made of solid, very heavy wood, veneered in mahogany, beautiful unusual rounded shape. Six drawers inside
Similar model, id...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Amazing Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Brass Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Mod
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous and rare pair of Milo Baughman rosewood and brass bachelors chests. Unusual lighter rosewood used with thick brass banding at the bottom. I absolutely love these cabinets from this particularly rare Milo Baughman collection. I also have a very unusual sofa table...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Restored Pair of Bamboo and Burl Elm Consoles, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stellar pair of bamboo consoles, circa 1975. Fabulous hardwood form veneered in reed bamboo with accents in black lacquer. The bookmatched burl elm tops are finished in a walnut st...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood, Elm
Elegant Egg Shell Lacquered Commode with Brushed Steel Feet In the Styl of Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and nice commode is made of Sycamore on a brushed steel base. The inside of the drawers of this chest is made of blond mahogany. This is a nice and simple design in the sty...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer
Located in New York, NY
A compact and sturdy locking three drawer chest, with walnut-stained birch case, contrasted with golden-ash veneered drawer faces. The center drawer is adorned with a central palisan...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
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.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
Egg Shell Lacquered Commode on Brushed Steel Feet, French, circa 1970
By Knoll
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
In the style of Knoll. Egg shell lacquered three drawers commode on brushed steel feet. French, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of French Art Deco Burl Walnut and Marble Bedside Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco burl walnut bedside commodes with maple trim and grey marble tops (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fabulous Restored Cream Lacquer Raffia Cabinet by Baker Furniture, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional example from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted solid hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Elegant solid brass hardware mark the doors. Slick, textured jewelry...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Sheraton Style Mahogany Demi Lune Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Sheraton style mahogany two door commode, the lid with fan shaped inlay lifts to reveal a fitted interior, raised on tapered square legs on s...
Category
1930s English Sheraton Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sublime Streamline Moderne Commode by Gilbert Rohde, circa 1930- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite rare streamline moderne commode by the esteemed Gilbert Rohde for Cavalier, circa 1930. There are a pair of these chests available. 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...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Cabinet with Bamboo Accents, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready.
A exceptional multipurpose cabinet, circa 1970. Two drawers with open compartment below. Exceptionally crafted solid mahogany case construction veneered in cane, expertly finished in black lacquer. Radiant accents in burnished bamboo...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Rare Art Deco Credenzas by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of rare Art Deco Credenzas, designed by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield, American, circa 1930s. Each chest measures 36"H x 48"W x 15"D. The extended serving table top measur...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Lacquer Glazed Dark Mahogany Three-Drawer Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of three-drawer commodes by United Furniture of Lexington N.C, circa 1930s. Bleached mahogany wood with a dark shading stain finish. Two drawers are side grip, without...
Category
1930s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Mahogany
Stylish Pierre Cardin Highboy Tall Chest of Drawers Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Pierre Cardin highboy or tall chest of drawers made in formica, wood, aluminium and chrome-plated accents. Simple, sleek chest of drawers in a two-door cabinet designed by Pi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
1930s Art Deco Venetian Mirrored Dresser, Commode in Walnut , Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian 1930s Art Deco mirrored dresser, commode, in walnut sanitized and polished to wax.
Measures cm: H 98 x W 120 x D 50.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
By Paul Evans
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chest of drawers with bedside 1970 chid design, elm burl veneer with brass fixtures and mirrors, schic design and great elegance. The very Paul Evans remembers style. Bedside height ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1970s Cedar Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, IT
1970s cedar wood chest of drawers, brass handles and legs.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Pair of Brass and Bronze Chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Occasional Furniture in Mahogany and Formica, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Occasional furniture in mahogany and formica, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Mahogany
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Bachelors Chest Mid-century
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely and rare kipp stewart designed bachelors chest for drexel declaration. The original finish is gorgeous-seems to be glowing. The hardware is the original porcelain white balls...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Alfred Porteneuve, Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Birch Veneer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alfred Porteneuve, Art Deco chest of drawers in birch veneer.
Lacks of veneer. To be revarnished.
6800 € on actual condition.
9000 € fully restored, ...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Fabulous Restored Parzinger Style Cabinet in Cream Lacquer, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored three-door cabinet, circa 1975. Heavy, exceptionally crafted solid mahogany case construction. One double compartment with a single drawer, the other with open ad...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Grosfeld House Figured and Carved Mahogany Tall Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking Art Deco/moderne design tall chest with ziggurat top and canted front corners. The fluted base and acanthus leaf ornamentation are accented by large X-form bronze drawer pul...
Category
1930s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Lacquered wood commode with inclusion of labradorite stones.
Belgium
Circa 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
High Chest of Drawers
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Machine Age deco skyscraper chest of drawers in walnut and burl; in the style of Deskey, circa 1930s.
Category
1930s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Maison Krieger French Art Deco Amboyna Cabinet Semaniere
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French amboyna semaniere with slight bow front and inset marble top with nickled brass pulls & original key (signed: KRIEGER on the back & lock).
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Second Empire-Style Cabinet
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Handsome, two-door, burl veneered cabinet surmounted by a single drawer above. The face is framed by ebonized, parcel gilt pillars and features str...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
Signed Andre Sornay Chest in Ribbon Mahogany and Brass
By Andre Sornay
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally polished and completely installation ready.
An...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers Beechwood and Walnut Slab in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in laquered beechwood and walnut slab in Gio Ponti manner. Restored and laquered. Polished with wax
Measures cm: H 84, W 120, D 50.
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Two-Piece Mid-Century Sculpted Bedroom Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage walnut dresser features uniquely angled drawer fronts, tapered legs, and unique pulls. The upper cabinet features three drawers plus vertical split shelves for ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Pair of Vintage Raffia Chests with Rattan and Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage custom commissioned chests, circa 1970. Stout hardwood case construction with beautiful finished Mahogany back and accents. Handsome drawer detail exec...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Samuel Marx Chests
By Samuel Marx
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning pair of scallop front dressers by Quigley and finished in Marx's signature faux finish. Wonderful scale as they could be used on either side of a bed.
Category
1930s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Donald Deskey Art Deco Dresser with Bronze Pulls
Located in East Hampton, NY
Manufactured and labelled by Amodec, this important Art Deco piece displays simple lines and elegant and original bronze hardware. Original ivory lacquer.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Mirrored Chests with Original Glass Handles
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of vintage Maison Jansen French mirrored three-drawer commodes with original glass handles on a splayed wood legs.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
1930s Art Deco Double Chest of Drawers, Mirror, Walnut, Mahogany - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco double chest of drawers with central original mirror, walnut and mahogany veneered, eight drawers, black opaline on top.
Chests height: 68 cm.
Italy, 1930.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
French Art Deco Dufrene Mahogany & Marble Commode
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco parcel gilt, mahogany & rosewood commode with inset black marble top over a swag carved frieze with 2 long drawers (attributed to MAURICE DUFRENE)
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Stratford House Oriental Hollywood Regency Style Cabinet
By Stratford House
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing clean lined walnut cabinet in white lacquer with chromed oriental style hardware.
Hollywood Regency Period from the 1970s American Craftsmanship.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Germany around 1930 in Black Highgloss and Walnut
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chest of drawers from Germany around 1930 in black high gloss and walnut. We got this chest of drawers from Berlin, where it was...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Lacquer, Walnut, Mahogany
French Ebonised Distressed Pine Chest of Drawers/Dresser c.1930's
Located in London, GB
This French ebonised distressed Pine chest of drawers/dresser, is a stunning piece of Vintage furniture from the 1930s. This piece was sourced in Le Harve France, the ebonised finish...
Category
1930s French Country Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Italian bronze wood Commode , Chest of drawers
By Gio Ponti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Brutalist Style Chest of Drawers, Gio Ponti, 70’s – Italy
Gorgeous and very trendy brutalist style chest of drawers in oak wood and brass, made in the 1970s in Italy. With a simple ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian modern White wooden Chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White wooden Chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Chest of drawers mod. Aiace with a rounded and sinuous shape, entirely in white lacquered wood. On the front it h...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare rounded corner design Art Deco bedside cabinet in oak, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in London, GB
Chic elegance - iconic Art Deco design with beautiful rounded corners with three drawers terminating on a pedestal base. Beautiful patina and condition.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine in style of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare wooden chest of drawers in pine very similar to Axel Einar Hjorth produced in Sweden 1930s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 86 cm / 33.85" W: 80 cm / 31.50" D:...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Green Chest of Drawers Model 4602 by Simon Fussell for Kartell, 1970s
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the retro charm of the 1970s with this rare find: the Vintage Kartell 70s chest of drawers model 4602 designed by Simon Fussell. Crafted in Italy i...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Gustavian Style Long leg Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style Long leg Nightstands. They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid century teak chest of drawers bedside table by Beaver & Tapley, 1970s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid century beaver & Tapley
Circa 1970s
Made in England
Beaver and Tapley was founded shortly before the end of first World War and is still trading today.
Small Beaver and Tapley ...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality, with stunning burr waln...
Category
1930s British Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Saporiti Iconic Storage unit with Drawers - Italian design 1970 circa
By Saporiti
Located in Milan, IT
Indulge in timeless sophistication with this exquisite Saporiti's 1970s storage furniture with drawers. Its idiosyncratic shapes and vibrant tint in red makes it a iconic interior th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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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