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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1960s
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.
The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully made and is a gre...
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1890s British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Empire Flame Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Empire flame mahogany chest of drawers with gilt bronze mounts and marble top, early 19th century. With a rectangular marble top, the top drawer with a central gilt bronze mo...
Category
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Marble Top Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An Important Louis XVI Style Commode
by Henry Dasson
After the Design by Adam Weisweiler
For the King's Cabinet at Saint-Cloud
Constructed from mahogany and incorporating well-cast...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Painted Commode
Located in Houston, US
Generous sized mid 19th century chest of drawers beautifully painted in a soft blue-gray accented with delicate neo-classic design overpainted on the three drawers, sides and top. Th...
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19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Empire flame mahogany chest of drawers with marble top and gilt bronze mounts, 19th century. With a black rectangular marble top over 4 flame mahogany drawers flanked by ...
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19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Danish Vintage Bedside Chest by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage bedside chest. This was made by Dyrlund, it dates from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this sits on tapered legs and ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French chest of drawers from around 1900. Made of oak.
A three-drawer oak body with coffered sides, slightly protruding moulded top panel and rounded corners ending in slightly cur...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Painted Louis Philippe Style Commode
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
A period Italian commode in the Louis Philippe manner, from about 1830, with its original marble top. The custom painted finish, with its scumbled Swedishy effect, makes for a nice c...
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Tall Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bronze Trim and White Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A tall handsome mahogany chest of drawers with a white marble top and bronze gallery. Bronze hardware and moldings. Turned legs with bronze details.
No obvious markings on the pie...
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style mahogany chest of drawers with marble top and brass moldings, 19th century. With a rectangular white marble top with molded front and side edges, 3 mahogany d...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
20th Century Lacquered Wood Onyx Top Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian dresser with mirror from the 60s. Furniture in carved and lacquered wood of particular shape and construction. Chest of drawers with two drawers of good capacity equipped wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
19th Century George III Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A great size and a great look. It’s a classic.
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19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Very Rare 19th Century Marble Top Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century marble top kingwood and fruitwood chest of neat proportions. This gorgeous piece is of exceptional quality, finely hand carved, line inlaid and ormolu mount...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Circa 1830 Country French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 country French Louis Philippe commode chest of drawers. 5 drawers including plinth drawer & fold-down front secretaire drawer with nice old leather writing surface & 3 dra...
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Warren Church Lane Perception Walnut Oak Mahogany Mid Century Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Warren Church for Lane Perception walnut, mahogany and oak Mid Century tall chest or dresser with a wonderful contrasting basketweave deta...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This exquisite Empire chest of drawers boasts a timeless design and is crafted from rich mahogany, reflecting the elegance of the 1840s. With its stately presence and intricate deta...
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1840s Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Tall mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and five long mahogany lined graduated drawers, all with turned mahogany knob handles. Raised up on bun feet.
Dime...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage chest of drawers. This was made by Dyrlund, it dates from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this sits on tapered legs a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late Empire Chatol Made In Elm Wood From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This late empire chatol is a fine representation of furniture style from the 1840s. Made of elm wood and adorned with intarsia details, it exudes both noble craftsmanship and histori...
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1840s Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
British Military Officers Mahogany 2 part Campaign Chest with brass mounting. These chests were commissioned by officers of the British Army during their various campaigns around the...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode features the tailored lines and understated elegance of the bre...
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Swedish Gustavian Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Gustavian style painted cabinet made in Sweden circa 1860. This buffet over chest has its original dry scraped painted finish on its exterior. The top cabinet doors open to reveal ...
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19th Century Swedish Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Birdseye Maple Partners Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Milford, NH
A great size rectangular kneehole partners desk in birdseye maple with tooled green/yellow leather top with three fitted frieze drawers on each side, supported by double pedestals, e...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
I love everything about this chest. Especially, the hardware.
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Early 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers.
Two tones of wood with darker stained drawer fronts
and original steel pulls and leg supports.
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Small Chest of Drawers on Wheels in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This small chest of drawers on wheels epitomizes the elegance and functionality of Danish design from the 1960s. Crafted from luxurious rosewood, renowned for its rich color and dis...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Teak Campaign Chest with Brass Mounts & 5 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century English Teak Campaign Chest with Brass Mounts & 5 Drawers
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Chests Dresser Linen Press Svend Madsen 1960
Located in Portland, OR
An excellent pair of Mid Century Modern teak chests, dressers, Danish, Svend Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mobelfabrik, 1960s.
Both chests are in excellent condition and have just been professionally & sympathetically restored in Bloomsbury's workshops.
Made from the finest figured teak and lined & backed with maple, to the left side each chest is fitted with seven drawers, the right side with a locking door (original key) enclosing five sliding 'linen press' trays.
This fabulous pair of MCM cabinets...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Teak
French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire fruitwood four-drawer commode from the early 19th century with ebonized columns, gilt Corinthian capitals and bronze hardware. This exquisite French Empire style frui...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the workshop to show potential clients examples of their products. Made from sturdy mahogan...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber with forged iron hardware. Two small hidden ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Maritime Painted Chest with Sailors & 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Maritime Painted Chest with Sailors & 3 Drawers
Category
19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the workshop to show potential clients examples of their products. Made from sturdy mahogan...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis Philippe Mahogany Marble top Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe mahogany and walnut chest of drawers with marble top, 19th century. With a grey and white rectangular marble top with rounded front corners, below are 4 flame mahogan...
Category
19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Fruitwood and Marble Commode in Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique (late 19th century) French commode in the Louis XV style with fine floral marquetry inlay and gilt bronze mounts.
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banker's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy in Aesthetic Period taste by Maple & Co, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Exceptional craftsman...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning mahogany chest of drawers made in England. This four drawer chest features a linear composition with clean lines and a polished, finished presence. You’ll find geometric e...
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19th Century English Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the workshop to show potential clients examples of their products. Made from sturdy mahogan...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Regency Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand 1811-1820
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Egyptian revival, mahogany chest on stand 1811-1820
A Unique Regency Egyptian Revival period Mahogany Chest on Stand circa 1811-1820
This extraordinary chest captures the gra...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Created in France, circa 1890 and bombe in shape on all three sides, the cabinet stands on elegant cab...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Empire style mahogany commode, 19th c., having marble top, hidden frieze drawer, over three additional drawers, flanked by turned columnar supports, rising on block feet. All ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
20th Century Mahogany, Palisander Wood French Design Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French chest of drawers from 20th century. Furniture of particular shape and construction in mahogany, palisander and beech wood adorned with handles in chromed metal. Chest of drawe...
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1960s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING 19C French Empire Style Style Complete Bedroom Suite/Set.
HIGHLY, IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE Empire Style Bedroom Suite or Set, in the Manner of Francois Linke (or similarly important Parisienne maker), from circa 1880.
The Suite/Set is almost completely original, save the bed, which was originally twin size, but professionally commissioned to be customized and converted into a Euro King Size for modern practicality. The quality of the conversion matches the quality of the suite/set.
All pieces have ormolu gilt mounted fittings; beautiful patina, beautiful parquetry; beautiful carrara marble tops, simply stunning!
About 10 years ago, I saw the ‘identical twin’ of the Commode in an Antique Store on Central Park in New York, however it had a less desirable green marble top (IMHO), and they were looking for 30k USD for the Commode, on its OWN!
This Suite/Set is SO GOOD that it is the main exhibit in our rear Showroom.
Not marked but under the marble top of the commode there are 2 signatures in pencil (1) M. Le Youters (?) and (2) M. Daneels.
You will NOT find another complete suite/set like this ANYWHERE!
AS A BONUS: We have curated and sourced (recently) a Pair of Monumental French Empire Wall Sconces which are a ‘PERFECT’ match for this bedroom set! (See pics)
These sconces are being sold separately BUT they really COMPLETE the entire bedroom!
The Suite/Set includes:
European King Size Bed (Headboard, Baseboard, side panels and central support bracket).
2 Matching Bedside...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Drapers Drawers/Cabinet
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This early 19th Century French Drapers Cabinet is a magnificent testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and design sensibilities of the period. Constructed from durable pine, this o...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Console in Mahogany with Inlaid Wood from the 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
Mahogany console with inlaid walnut wood and round legs from around the 1880s.
Dimensions in cm: H:84.5 W:68 D:43
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1880s Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Circa 1830 Late Georgian Travel Chest, on Later Stand, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 late Georgian travel chest, on later stand, English. Mahogany of good color with heavy bail & rosette brass handles. Well made dovetails visible as part of the decoration ...
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1830s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Dore' Bronze Putti Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, absolutely spectacular commode with the finest possible bronze ormolu and gold dore' finishing on all of it. Look at the quality of the casting and finish of the br...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a beautiful little French chest! For a small piece this chest carries itself well. It has a lovely patina that shows up the natural detail of the wood. The front shows t...
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1820s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
20th Century Catalan Spanish Baroque Oak Credenza or Buffet with Iron Details
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved and paneled heavy doors with solid oak, raised on a plinth base.
Very h...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Austrian Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Austrian three drawer pine commode with original paint decoration. 1820.
Reference: 8298
Dimensions
52 inches (132 cms) Wide
23.5 inches (60 cms) Deep
30.5 inches (77 ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with amazing Central Locking System
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers with central locking
South Germany
Cherry tree
early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 79 x 115 x 64 cm
Description:
Three-tiered piece of furniture ...
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Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
French Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C French bleached walnut Empire commode with a marble top. 1850.
Reference: 8214
Dimensions
49 inches (124 cms) Wide
21.5 inches (5...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany ca. 1820
The chest with three drawers is standing on four solid block feets.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Continuous grain from the...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Four-Drawer Commode with Gilded Busts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood four-drawer commode from the 19th century with ebonized columns, carved giltwood female busts and tapered legs. Experience the grandeur of 19th-cen...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Directoire chests in solid walnut and comprised of three drawers with brass angular handles and shield-shaped escutcheons,...
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional quality Georgian Bow Front chest of drawers. With bracket feet and absolutely awesome patina and with original key. ...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest
Located in New York, NY
Colonial Revival 19th-century mahogany slant-front secretary desk/chest, rectangular with a slanted drop-front writing surface opening to reveal letter drawers and cubbies, above fou...
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19th Century American Antique 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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