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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Louis XVI
Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, IT
Borsani Varedo
Unique chest of drawers made of a very high quality with 4 drawers hidden by two doors with grooves that continue on the top forming a ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Cabinet in Mahogany Marble, circa 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Chest of drawers restored Art Deco circa 1925 mahogany marble cabinet
Features:
High-quality veneer with root wood
Original fittings
Rose marble top with slight damage
Attract...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Vertiko Filing Cabinet / Drawer Cabinet, 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Drawer cabinet restored Art Deco around 1925 Vertiko filing cabinet
Features:
Four large file drawers and two doors below
Removable drawer bottoms subsequently made from plywood...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Danish Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish Louis XVI mahogany chest of drawers.
This elegant and masterfully crafted 18th century chest is offering four drawers resting under characteristically 18th century dental m...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marble Top Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marble Top Mahogany Commode is a timeless expression of the architecture and style that dates back to the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations....
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Demi-Lune Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous demi-lune (half-moon) shaped chest of drawers in wood veneer. Opening with three drawers and two side leaves, under a marble top, this attractive Louis XVI style commode w...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By John Stuart
USA, circa 1940s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 38...
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1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A three drawer chest of drawers by modernist designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946). Constructed from dark stained solid oak, featuring sub...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers.
Made in Jumu wood, also called "Southern Elm". Jumu wood has a dramatic grain and lovely finish which makes it very...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Art Deco English Burr Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of five drawers originating from England and dating to the 1930's. It has stunning walnut veneers with original Art Deco handles in chromed brass. ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Art Déco Credenza / Chest of Drawers by Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Köln, NW
Large french Art Déco credenza / commode by Alfred Porteneuve. (1896-1949) in original condition of the thirties.
Alfred Porteneuve, bor...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Louis XVI Mahogany Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest, French, from the Louis XVI period made of mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous French polish. This elegant commode features three dovetailed drawers with finely cas...
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1820s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI 'Commode Sauteuse' with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite, early 19th century Louis XVI style two-drawer 'Commode Sauteuse', with a white marble top and gilt bronze fittings. This curiously named style of commode always feature...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Provincial Style 4-Drawer Beige and Gray Painted Commode
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI Provincial commode with a painted beige and gray finish, two smaller upper drawers and two wider lower drawers with antiqued bronze ring...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century.
The chest has an extraordinary flower marquetry. The three drawer commode's front is struct...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Fantastic Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with architectural marquetry
North Italy
Walnut, maple a.o.
Early 19th century.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 x 109 x 55 cm
Description:
Exceptional ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Style Large Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style nightstand inspired by 1930s luxury. This three-drawer chest with a rounded edge top with polished nickel trim, exotic Amara veneers with polished nickel finish handles, on tapering legs, with soft closing drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chic Louis XVI-Style Neoclassical Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Louis XVI-style neoclassical commode in the style of Jean-Michel Frank or Maison Jansen. Elegant and understated.
The next picture gives an example of how this commode could ...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Commode in Mahogany
Located in BARSAC, FR
Elegant Commode from the Louis XVI period in blond mahogany veneer with beautiful ornamentation of gilded and chiseled bronze.
Central projection, front uprights with a cutaway ad...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Style Oval Marble and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco Style oval marble tray, curved and rounded lines for this sparkling and sophisticated commode with gilt finishes, and 3 drawers. Amazing!
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Secretary in Nutwood
Located in Ulm, DE
Secretary
Nutwood, shellac hand polished
Original Louis XVI (also: Louis-seize), France around 1780
Dimensions:
Width: 106 cm
Height: 106 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Working height: 7...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Art Deco Style Shagreen Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Shagreen dresser. Grey shagreen embossed leather with gold ring handles and trim, with eight drawers raised on square tapered legs.
Dimensions: 76" W x 22" D x 40" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Style Her Chest of Drawers Made with Oak, Lacquer and Brass by Stylish
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Two Drawer Walnut Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
An early 19th century French Louis XVI style two-drawer commode sauteuse handcrafted of walnut near Paris, circa early 1800s. Having an inset rectangular plank top over two full size drawers with raised carved center panels, this beautifully patinated French chest of drawers, also referred to as a "jumping commode" because of its long legs and two large drawers, is adorned with the original bronze drop bail handles and ribbon escutcheons. Carved apron raised on tapered, fluted legs. Elegant yet unpretentious, this neoclassical French commode is a wonderful addition to both contemporary and traditional interiors, and the narrow depth makes it perfect for a foyer, hallway, bedroom or living room. The scale of the drawers ensures an ample amount of storage wherever this chest is placed.
Dimensions:
h - 33.5"
w - 45.5"
d - 18.5"
Please contact Mimi for additional photos or a shipping quote from one of our trusted shippers.
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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Italian White Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine quality Louis XVI Style ormolu-mounted commode or chest of drawers with an Italian white marble top that is truly breathtaking! Intricate inlaid marquetry design throughout, the front and sides of the piece as well. Remarkable attention to detail in the brass mounts and other hardware!
This beautiful Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode inlaid with marquetry and parquetry of rosewood, satinwood, possibly amaranth and painted wood inlays, some similarities to the model by Jean-Henri Riesener, Circa 1880. The breakfront white marble top above a conforming moulded cornice and a pair of large deep drawers inlaid with a central foliate, flanked by lattice and patera-decorated panels, the sides with similar panels, the angles with acanthus-cast volutes, on scrolled acanthus feet. The white marble top with striations and veins coming through.
Generously sized, the two spacious drawers are perfect for storing your belongings.
Would enhance any bedroom, living room, foyer, entryway or office and will have your guests conversing amongst one another about the pure detail and craftsmanship used in order to make it. Embodied with a sense of luxury and glamour, this Louis XVI Style commode or chest of drawers can be paired with a variety of other styles you may already have in your home or place of choosing!
Truly a show stopper and will certainly be a conversation starter at your next gathering! Would look wonderful with modern artwork hanging above and
an 18th or 19th Century Mantel Clock (choose from our collection) on top of the white marble to further accentuate this beautiful piece of functional furniture.
Very good condition with minor surface scratches and small blemishes, but no significant imperfections. Age appropriate wear.
Dimensions: 23 1/2" Deep x 57" Wide x 38" High
Bears the maker's mark on the back: Fratelli Catteneo
About the maker:
The company is from the historic Province of Como, home of highly skilled old world artisans, the exceptionally executed 18th century antique reproduction was hand-crafted in the mid-20th century, of very fine quality craftsmanship, detailing and solid wooden construction.
Established in Cantù, Italy shortly after the Second World War, the company Fratelli Cattaneo...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany & Blue Turquin Marble Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, flamed mahogany and bleu turquin marble commode à vantaux possibly by Henry Dasson after a model by Je...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Side Table in Cherry Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Louis XVI side table in cherry wood
Cherry, other fruitwoods and ash, shellac hand polished
Original Louis XVI (also: Louis-seize), France around 1780
Dimensions:
Width: 67 c...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Art Deco Curved and Louvered Front Burled Birch and Bleached Walnut Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco burled birch veneer and bleached walnut chest containing four drawers with central curved fronts and decoratively louvered sect...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Burl, Wood
Rare French Art Deco Signed Mercier & Francisque Chaleyssin Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular scarce French Art Deco mahogany tall chest of drawers / semainier commode by important French ébéniste and designer Mercier & Chaleyssin.
Exquisitely handcrafted in France, circa early 1930s, exceptionally executed in luxurious Art Deco Streamline Moderne taste, finely crafted of rare and exotic richly figured plum-pudding mahogany and solid mahogany, having inset marble top, over case fitted with six banded parquetry drawers with high-quality dovetail joinery and patinated brass ring pulls, flanked by fluted rounded corner posts, rising on fluted tapered legs.
Signed,retaining the original maker's metal label affixed to drawer interior that reads:
Ameublement - Decoration
Tapisserie
Mercier & Chaleyssin
4. Rue Boileau, Lyon
Each lockplate marked:
B*SGDG FOA PARIS
Dimensions: (approx)
52" High, 29" Wide, 18" Deep
History:
Francisque Chaleyssin (1872-1951)
Francisque Chaleyssin was born in 1872. The Chaleyssin company was founded by the father. In 1896, his two sons carry on the family business. Francisque will be the creator.
Chaleyssin marries in 1895 the daughter of Eugène Baudin...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful breakfront commode crafted from mahogany, marble, and brass in the style of Louis XVI. The shaped marble is original over a hardwood body. A decorative escutcheon and a pair of drop ring...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Siena Marble, Brass
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Brass Small Chest or Nightstand, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage walnut small chest or nightstand from walnut and brass 1930s, Austria.
A stunning small chest from walnut veneer, root wood, spruce and brass.
This Art Deco chest ...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Commode with Pink Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite and finely constructed Louis XV style chest of three drawers, with original pink- veined marble top and fabulous floral marquetry inlay to each drawer front and sides. F...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Randolph Chest in French Walnut with Antiqued Brass by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Randolph Chest shown in quartered French walnut with hand rubbed lacquer and antiqued brass escutcheons.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Light gray 6-drawer Chiffonnier Louis XVI Directoire solid wood reinterpretation
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
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2010s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Wood
Period 18th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode / Chest, Bronze Accent
Located in Stamford, CT
18th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode / Chest, Bronze Accent
A late 18th Century Chest of Drawers in the Louis XVI Fashion having three bronze framed drawers each having bro...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: wood and bronze
Style: Art Deco French
without handles measures 47 depth
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious, vintage four drawer French Art Deco dresser, chest of drawers in burl walnut featuring a lively grain pattern with a rich, warm ap...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A European Louis XVI style commode with a molded edge top with canted corners, carved dental molding frieze above two long drawers with panel inlays, antiqued pewter handles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Chests of Drawers, Piacenza, Late 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chests of drawers with walnut veneer, walnut root and bois de rose, maple and boxwood trim; inlaid rosettes with shading on tops, sides and fronts with three drawers. Retract...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Walnut and Marble Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Walnut and Sienna marble commodes from Naples. Each two drawer small scale chest is raised by square tapered legs with delicate inlaid fillets leading upwards along column like designs flanking the two drawers. The drawers each display exquisite wonderfully executed inlaid central floral rosettes framed...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Italian Chest of Drawers Mirror, Walnut, Portoro Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers with big mirror and with four drawers, in walnut, curved on the sides, art deco style, Portoro marble top.
Completely disassembled, it is divided into two ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Cherry Three-Drawer Commode with Fluting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style cherry commode from the 19th century, with three graduated drawers, linear brass hardware, fluted side posts and cylindrical tapered legs. Created in France ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Wood and White Marble Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Carimate, Como
Important and elegantly shaped Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dresser tallboy or chest of drawers, greatly designed front drawers, in beautiful veneer burl wood with shaped and beveled white marble top. This typical dresser has seven drawers, one for each day of the week, and is called Semanier or Settimanale as it was originally meant to hold a week's supply of clothing.
The cabinet is standing on four beautiful legs with brass details such as the drawer handles. The piece is in good conditions, both structurally as well as all the marble corners and the wood finish. As shown in the pictures, we have the two matching night stands...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage Swedish Art Deco Veneered Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish art deco commode or chest of drawers from the 1930s. The commode has 4 drawers and is veneered with multiple different kinds of wood, ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Zebra Wood
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful Louis XVI Style chest of drawers dates back to the second half of the 19th century.
The elegant commode stands on serpentine legs and has two drawers and a yellowish ...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Burr Walnut Oxblood Leather Triple Filing Cabinet Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Burr Walnut triple bank filing cabinet with three drawers to the middle and Oxblood leather top
A truly stunning piece, if burr waln...
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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Style Lacquered Chest of Drawers from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco style dresser by Lam Lee, 1990s. Wooden structure with rounded sides; body is sponge lacquered on metal leaf, drawers and top are spong...
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1990s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Rosewood Marble Top Semainier, Tall
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical rosewood marble top semainier ~ tall chest is not a concept exclusive to French craftsmen, but arguably executed by the French better than ...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Bronze and Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs and long feet finished with golden bronze clogs.
Two dovetailed drawers with brass details and bronze poignées.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode Carrara Marble, Bronze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
The handles are in the shape of bronze ribbons, an...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Marble Top Dresser with Mirror, c 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI carved mahogany marble top dresser with mirror, circa 1890.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Freestanding Oak Walnut Brass Desk Chest Attributed Josef Frank, 1927
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco freestanding vintage commodes, chest or desk from oak, walnut and brass attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna.
An extraordinary chest, commodes or desk attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna from oak and walnut inlays with maples at the top.
With four ( 4 ) beautiful brass handles, very similar handles by Josef Frank for Theodor Kalmar...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th Century French Marble Topped Brass Gallery Semainier Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare and extremely good looking French 19th century mahogany with marble top and brass gallery rail Semainier lingerie chest...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Dessert Commode Low Sideboard Designed by Jean Pascaud, France, 1930s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco dessert commode low sideboard designed by Jean Pascaud, France, 1930s.
Spectacular serving commode, in very well cared condition, made of black lacquered wood, lemon tree veneer inside. Body curved to the front, overflowing rectangular base. Each side is decorated with three brass blades. Opening with a brass ring. Top covered with black glass. Wide lower shelf, with mirror on the backside, France, circa 1933.
In good original overall condition, this item shows signs of age and wear, it can be refurbished on request.
A dining set comprising a table with six chairs available in our auction section...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, exotic wood, ormolu and white Carrara marble commode. The three drawer chest is raised by impressi...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Art Deco Cabinet with Vitrine, circa 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco cabinet with a vitrine on top with mirrored glass. Made of wood in the 1930s.
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Pair Large Midcentury French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Large Mid-Century French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
A large and impressive pair of commodes or cabinets dating from the 1950s. The swirl and curved gilt me...
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1960s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
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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White Lacquer Commodes And Chests Of Drawers
Walnut Marquetry Chest Of Drawers
3 Drawer Vintage Chest Of Drawers
19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
18th Century Serpentine Front Chest Of Drawers
American Mahogany Chest
19th Century French Empire Commode
Wood Chest Of Drawers Lock