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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Baroque
Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Petite bureau or chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1940. This bureau is made of solid wood with mahogany veneer. It consists of three draw...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Walnut dresser 800 Venice
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Venetian Walnut Dresser from the 1800s: Timeless Elegance This magnificent walnut dresser is an authentic example of 19th-century Venetian elegance. Perfect for those looking for a ...
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1850s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Unique Baroque/Classicism Chest of Drawers, Germany Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-pronged body made of softwood with saw-veneer walnut, walnut root and fruitwood. Original classicistic locks and fittings with ring handles. According to the heir, the dresser ...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Baroque Chest of Drawers Walnut veneer with Marquetry Deco. Castle Furniture
Located in Kastrup, DK
German baroque chest of drawers, castle furniture, 1730-1740. Walnut veneer with marquetry decorations in contrasting woods, in the form of exotic birds and foliage. Black stone top....
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1730s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone

Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original orange distress painted finish, shapely bombe form, quality dovetailed construction to r...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dark Walnut Wood Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic cabinet was made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. This piece was finished with high-quality walnut wood with a dark, noble color and disti...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Scandinavian vintage teak dresser with seven drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak chest of drawers with seven drawers, carved handles and contrasting turned feet. Vintage Scandinavian teak chest of drawers, consisting of seven vertically arranged drawe...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover an exquisite 18th-century Baroque chest from Southern Germany. This pretty piece of furniture showcases the timeless beauty of the era. Crafted with precision, the chest fea...
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1760s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers in Stained oak with Brass from the 19th century
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in stained oak with brass fittings decorated with wood carvings from the period around the 19th century. Has a total of 4 drawers and key included. Dimensions in cm:...
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19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund, Mid-Century Scandinavian Design
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This Teak Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund is a stunning example of Danish design from the 1970s, blending functionality with the timeless elegance of Scandinavian craftsmanship. Produced...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of drawers with mirror, 1960s Denmark
Located in Chorzów, PL
A mirror set with a chest of drawers from the 1960s. The furniture comes from Denmark. Dimensions: Mirror: height 118 cm / width 77 cm Chest of drawers: height 40 cm / width 101 c...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Small chest of drawers, hall or occasional furniture, Danish in rosewood 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Lovely little Scandinavian chest of drawers. This piece of furniture has multiple uses: entryway, bedroom, dressing room, etc. It features two large drawers. A simple and refined des...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Fully Restored Mid Century Chest of Drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century chest of drawers, model no. U-458, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It was made in the 1960´s and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 5...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Antique Original Painted Chest Of Drawers With Dark Brown Marble Top From 1740s
Located in Lejre, DK
An antique chest of drawers from the 1740s made in the Baroque style. The chest of drawers has its original greyish paint, which highlights its historical charm, and is equipped with...
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1740s Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated with the w...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czechoslova
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard-cabinet, catalogue No. U-450, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It´s made of beechwood, veneer, plywood and laminate. In excellent condition, fully refurbished. The...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Italian Hand Carved 3-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Toledo, OH
Gorgeous 18h century Italian wormwood chest commode with three drawers, three hand carved figures down each side, and hand made brass handles. Beautiful old world craftsmanship.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Modern Bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, circa 1940. This bureau is made of elm and elm root veneer. It consist of three drawers and one folding v...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Swedish period baroque chest. This antique baroque three-drawer chest features a serpentine front, curvaceous top...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 5-Drawer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Lustrosa" 5 drawer chest featuring a white finished wood cabinet containing 5 drawers with a natural walnut finish, each with two top mounted drawer pulls, res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 2-Drawer Dresser
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Lustrosa" 2-drawer chest featuring a white finished wood cabinet containing 2 drawers with a natural walnut finish, each with two top mounted drawer pulls, res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Chest of Drawers 4 Drawers Scandinavian Style Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Nice vintage chest of drawers in Scandinavian style, handy cabinet with 4 drawers, light veneer wood and solid drawer fronts with dovetail joints, black metal handles and conical sol...
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1960s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest on Stand Rustic Brown Wood Brass Nail Heads
Located in New York, NY
Chest on Stand Rustic Wood Brass Nail Heads. A decorative chest on a stand decorated with brass nail heads.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1940s Swedish cabinet maker console in solid patinated pine and brass fittings.
Located in København K, 84
This robust 1940s Swedish console or chest of drawers, attributed to renowned designer Axel Einar Hjorth, exemplifies the refined simplicity and tactile richness of Scandinavian mode...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Alvar Aalto HB96 Chest of Drawers by Artek in 1960s
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek HB96 chest of drawers with a key. Design by Alvar Aalto. All drawers can be locked by locking the top drawer. There is a compartment behind the chest of drawers. The Artek stam...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Svend Langkilde Danish Rosewood Cabinet, c1960
Located in London, England
Svend Langkilde - Rosewood cabinet 2-door cabinet made from exquisite rosewood designed by Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company Langkilde Mobler. The internal space is m...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Small 1970s teak chest of drawers with adjustable iron and brass feet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Small teak wood chest of drawers with three large drawers and iron handles, 1970s production Scandinavian design and adjustable in height by the feet. It has some signs of wear as s...
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Scandinavian dresser Deco
Located in Brescia, IT
1940s cabinet with drawers, recessed handles with dirati details, and brass-tipped legs. The cabinet conceals inside a series of drawers subdivided as a filing cabinet. Thanks to i...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

1960s, Danish chest of drawers, teak wood, mirror inside, sliding doors.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish chest of drawers. Teak wood, mirror inside, sliding doors. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

18th-Century Baroque Walnut Bureau Chest
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Exquisite 18th-Century Baroque Walnut Bureau Chest – Finely Inlaid & Hand-Polished 1750, Germany This magnificent 18th-century Baroque bureau chest is a true masterpiece of craftsma...
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1750s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers Tall Sculptural Design
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Sculptural Design creation Walnut chest of drawers with a round shaped silhouette that reveals the wood flexibility and beauty and wakens the desire of feeling its shape by ...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Scandinavian Modern Organic Vintage Brown Teak Chest or Commodes 1960s, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern organic vintage chest of drawers or commodes from teak designed and manufactured, 1960s, Denmark. An amazing chest with three (3) drawers and much storage space ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

White 6-drawer chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian white chest of drawers. A bright and elegant addition to any space, this white-painted wooden dresser traces Nordic style with sophistication. Its clea...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Scandinavian oak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian-made bedside table/drawer chest with drawers produced in 1969. This particular design piece stands out for its original shape and warm oak color. The two drawers featur...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Scandinavian teak chest of drawers from the 1950s/60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Chest of drawers with six drawers, carved handles and tapered legs, made of teak in the 1950s/60s. Vintage Scandinavian teak chest of drawers dating from the 1950s/60s, with six dra...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian 1950s/60s 6-drawer chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak chest of drawers with six drawers, carved handles and original key lock on the first drawer. Vintage Scandinavian chest of drawers made between the 1950s and 1960s, made of tea...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian 1950s/60s teak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak chest of drawers with four drawers. Clean lines and Nordic 1950s/60s style with carved handles and tapered teak wood legs. Scandinavian chest of drawers dating from the 1950s/6...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chatol Made In Light Mahogany With Brass Handles From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chatol with three drawers is furniture craftsmanship from the 1920s. Crafted in light mahogany and adorned with brass handles and fittings, it exudes both elegance and functiona...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage space for dining rooms and offices. It is composed by drawers of different dimensio...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Chest of Drawers Barocchetto Maple Poplar Bronze Emilia, Italy, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Large chest of drawers with barocchetto shelf from Emilia, with the typical curved and rounded on silhouette on the front and on the sides, which can be opened. Supported by curved f...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German Baroque chest of drawers, walnut.
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and exceptional Tuscan, ebonized 4 drawer commode inlaid with gilded bronze and mother of pearl. Decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and dogs at play. Original hand chase...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Cassettiera scandinava da ufficio
Located in Brescia, IT
Archivio in rovere con impugnature in metallo dorato. Dotata di quattro ampi cassetti, questa cassettiera offre spazio abbondante per organizzare documenti, materiale d'ufficio, ves...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Scandinavian filing cabinet from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s filing cabinet with double shutter doors and interior with shelves. The double shutter doors slide vertically to reveal spacious and organized interiors with practical...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Commode Vintage En Teck De Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Danemark, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Commode vintage en teck de Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Danemark 1960 commode en teck ouvrant sur trois tiroir, signé au dos Hauteur : 61 cm longueur 83, prof...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Baroque Style Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This rare 19th century chest of drawers features a cabriolet skirt and legs, three drawers, and period-appropriate drawing board and metal hardware. It showcases an English-influence...
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Scandinavian oak and burl chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage three-drawer light oak chest of drawers with decorative inlay and brass details, late 1940s. Elegant Scandinavian oak and burl chest of drawers dating from the late 1940s, w...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Scandinavian wooden chest of drawers with iron handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage natural wood chest of drawers, three capacious drawers and dark iron handles, sober and rustic style. Scandinavian solid wood chest of drawers with natural finish and three ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A 17th century German oak chest ("Stollentruhe") in the medieval/ Gothic tradition. The rectangular hinged top with three iron straps, enclosing a plain interior with one hinged smal...
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17th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rosewood Mirror with Commode, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chest of drawers with a mirror from the 1960s. Dimensions: Mirror: height 123 cm / width 68 cm Chest of drawers: height 45 cm / width 77 cm / depth 38 cm.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Side Table / Bureau Attributed to Poul Nørreklit Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bureau attributed to Poul Nørreklit. Produced in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Seating and Storage Hallway Piece in Three Types of Scandinavian Pine
Located in Gentofte, DK
'Entry' This piece was formed out of three types of pine; oregon, douglas and scots pine and exhibits each sort beautifully different and contrastive characters. This is an archetyp...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Copper

Chest of Drawers Table Kneeler Inginocciatoio Walnut Venice Rule Carved Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Venetian, baroque, small, walnut, Inginocchiatoio, table, chest or kneeler with a rule along the right lower end of the right side. - In wonderful original condition with original...
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1680s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Swedish Commode, Alder Root
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful 18th century Swedish baroque chest of drawers, alder root. This late baroque commode is made around 1740-60. During the 18th and 19th century it...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition Description Panel 400 + Panel 600 - 380 x 6 x H200 cm Mate oak wood veneer (SCF-24) Chest of drawers - 180 x 50 x H60 cm Mate Beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16) Desk with 2 drawers - 180 x 50 x H18 cm Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) Designed to suit the needs of your living spaces, the Landform Night System sets up all the necessary elements for an area that prioritises conviviality, rest, and entertainment. This piece combines bookcases, display cases, modular systems, and TV cabinets. Finding the perfect balance between com fort, functionality and design is the main goal of a furniture system aimed at study and work. This solution features a dark brown oak mate wood veneer panel, a taupe lacquered storage unit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Lacquer

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage space for dining rooms and offices. It is composed by drawers of different dimensio...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

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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