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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Georgian
Vintage Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely serpentine fronted, flamed Mahogany Chest of drawers.
A good looking, decorative and well made piece. Its based on an early 18th cen...
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Small Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century small pine chest of drawers from England with a stacked beveled edge around the top. The case has simple paneled sides and contains two over two drawers in the front, ov...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
George III Mahogany English Bedside Table Commode
Located in Savannah, GA
Georgian period mahogany English bedside table commode featuring a full scalloped gallery top with pierced handles and two-paneled cupboard door...
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1790s George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th-early 19th century period Georgian chest of drawers from England made from mahogany. The top is splendidly grained and follows down to sides which have lovely graining as w...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mission Oak Flip-Top Low Stool Commode Trash Box Bucket
Located in Germantown, MD
Versatile use Vintage Mission Oak Low Stool, Bedroom Commode or Trash Box whichever way you want to use it.
Very good vintage condition.
Measures 14.75"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive and very good quality mid 18th century walnut chest, retaining good colour throughout, with unusual bold wavy moulded edge to ...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English Openable Work Table, 19th Century
Located in Vicenza, VI
Small work table with opening top made of ebonized oak with inlaid details. On the top is a graceful geometric decoration containing within it a medallion painted with floral motifs,...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century George III Bachelor Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III bachelor chest, the moulded top raised above two short and three long cockbeaded drawers with brass pulls and ...
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Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1930s Georgian Style Mahogany Bedside Chests Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare , proportioned size pair of georgian style bedside chests of drawers or nightstands from the 1930s. They have been recently refinished and look great. Measure 14.25" in width,...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Lowboy with Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Germantown, MD
Well kept and refinished late 19th century Chippendale style mahogany low boy with ball and claw feet.
Measure 38.5" W x 21"D x 33"H.
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature English George III Antique Mahogany Document Box Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TABLETOP DOCUMENT BOX
England, circa 1785
Item # 011BMA19P
An austere and rather interesting George III tabletop document box, the purity of structure, early oxidized surface and total lack of embellishment are most magnetic features. The open dovetail structure locks the dense mahogany primary woods of the case together. Two rows of two drawers are situated over a single large drawer, each with original bail pull hardware to match the handles on the sides of the case. The drawer construction is typical of the period with pine secondary woods carefully dovetailed at the joints and the drawer bottoms running perpendicular to the drawer face. The chest rests over untouched original bracket feet with original corner blocking.
It retains an old tag from Sumpter Priddy...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top with shaped edge over three graduated drawers with original brass bail handles flanked by string inlaid chamfered corners, raised on bracket feet. Oak secondary...
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1770s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Marble Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very decorative pair of Walnut, Satinwood & Mahogany French Marquetry inlaid Bombe chests of drawers
A very good looking and well made pair of vintage bombe chests...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Childs Walnut Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century, victorian, burr walnut childs chest, of useful proportions, having well figured top over six drawers with replacement brass knobs enclosed by locking...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with molded edge, over two short and two long drawers lined with 18th century blue tissue paper, and mounted with brass pulls; raised on bracket form feet.
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century George III Mahogany Dresser with Flemish Veneers and Brass Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the world of 19th-century craftsmanship with our George III mahogany dresser. Expertly handcrafted, this chest radiates with its rich dark mahogany hue, giving a fresh touc...
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 1810s Georgian Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest with Macassar Ebony
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period geometric front four-drawer chest from the early 19th century, made of mahogany, oak and macassar ebony. Created in England ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Banded Mahogany Georgian Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 19th century Georgian style chest of drawers, unbranded. Mahogany with brass hardware, banded top, banded flame mahogany drawer fronts and bracket feet. Features two small...
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19th Century American Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the richly grained fold over top with molded edge, over two short and three long drawers, and standing on original bracket feet, the whole ...
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1760s European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Charming Lime Green Rustic Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming Antique Victorian French painted chest of drawers with lovely handles.
This beautiful piece has a lot of character and charm with ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A fine example made with the best quality timber beautifully constructed with drawers that function perfectly. Serpentine top and conforming case with four graduated drawers with ori...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th C painted serpentine oak commode. 1890.
Dimensions
32 inches (81 cms) Wide
20 inches (51 cms) Deep
31 inches (79 cms) High....
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
English Five-Drawer Chest with Slide
Located in Woodbury, CT
Made by our craftsmen in England, this is a modern interpretation of an antique Classic. It is a Georgian style mahogany chest with a pull-out brush slide over five cockbeaded drawer...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive George II Period Mahogany Chest, Of Diminutive Proportions, Having Superbly Figured Top Over Two Short And Three Long Drawers, With Replacement Brass Handles, Raise...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout antique English chest hand crafted in pine with four drawers and turned feet, painted and decorated later. Likely from the Cafe Royal Hotel London, which had its contents au...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Exquisite Antique Victorian Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers Porcelain Castors
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely absolutely exquisite, flamed mahogany, mid Victorian chest of drawers which sits on elegant turned legs finished with porcelain castors...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique George III Quality Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality oak chest of drawers having a quality rectangular shaped oak top with a thumb moulded edge above two short and three long cockbeeded drawers with original ...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Stickley Colonial Williamsburg Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Stickley, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection
USA, Late ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest on Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century late george III Mahogany bowfront chest on chest
A flame Mahogany chest on chest, late 19th century having a lower case suppor...
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1860s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Walnut Dental Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian walnut dental cabinet, the super structure fitted with drawers and an open aperture, the base with an arrangement of five graduated drawers above cupboards. T...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Table, circa 1810
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III period mahogany side cabinet / table with sliding tambour door.
What was once the commode drawer has been converted to a deep storage drawer.
Refreshed original finish.
...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Bow Fronted Mahogany Chest with Pull-Out Dressing Slide
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century bow fronted mahogany chest of drawers with pull-out dressing slide, decorative circular brass handles, ...
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19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Grand Chest of Drawers, English, Walnut, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique grand chest on chest of drawers. An English, walnut and mahogany tallboy, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Striking appeara...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Antique Industrial Georgian Oak Haberdashery Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful oak geometric chest of drawers from the Georgian era.
- The oak is in an incredible condition for its age with a well fig...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany and Yew Wood Commode or Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian style three-drawer commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany and yew wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 23"...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Period 1800s Oak Mule Chest with Lift Top and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period oak mule chest from the early 19th century, with lift top, three drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the Georgian period in the early yea...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare George III Walnut and Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English George III-period walnut and mahogany caddy-top bachelor’s chest. Mid-eighteenth century, ca 1760.
This is a superb quality bachelor chest with slide, in a rare combination of well-figured walnut and mahogany of deep, rich colour.
Containing four graduated cockbeaded working drawers, unusually faced with veneers, rather than in the usual solid.
Of fine colour, patina and excellent proportions. Raised on the original bracket feet and retaining its original brass swan-neck handles. In excellent condition throughout. Sophisticated, very useful and smart.
A chic antique.
W 36” (95 cm)
D 19” (48 cm)
H 32 3/4’’ (83 cm).
Literature:
A. Hepplewhite and Co. 'The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Guide 1788', plate 75 ''Dressing Drawers...
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1760s George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century English Mahogany Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Superb quality 19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a lovely grained top and banded sides on the top which have flame mahogany veneer for added interest. The case...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single plank and is wonderfully grained. This follows down to simple sides and two over four drawers...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany serpentine shaped chest of drawers having a quality serpentine shaped mahogany top above two long figured mahogany serpentine s...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Serpentine, Other
Georgian Crossbanded Walnut Console
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century Georgian crossbanded walnut kneehole console. Rich color burl top with herringbone inlay and crossbanding over graduated drawers and kneehole cabinet resting on bracket ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany chest of drawers with two short drawers over three long oak lined drawers with original brass swan neck handles.
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18th Century European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George II walnut chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above two over three graduated drawers, the drawers are cross band...
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1730s English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of George I Burl Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Georgian style poplar burl bedside chest, the rectangular molded edge top with a leather inset slide and four graduated drawers, on bracket feet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Antique circa 1860 Walnut & Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1860 Continental Walnut & Marble chest of drawers with the original key
A very good looking and well made piece, this is Bi...
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1860s European High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Serpentine Fronted Claw & Ball Feet Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Serpentine fronted, Calw & Ball feet, late Victorian Chest of Drawers
A very good looking and expertly crafted piece, it has var...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This George II mahogany chest on chest retains all of its original hardware, feet, and crown molding. The drawers have boxwood string inlay. T...
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1730s English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Wellington Type Pedestal Chest Having Well Figured Top Over Seven Drawers, With Chamfered Edges And Original Brass Swan Neck Handles, F...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George I walnut chest of drawers, having an arrangement of five drawers, two short over three long graduate...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century mahogany bachelor's chest having molded top over four graduated drawers, the canted corners with fluted pilasters and standing on original ogee bracket feet, the wh...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George I/II Lacquered and Japanned Chest of Drawers 18th Century, Stunning
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George I/II Lacquered and Japanned chest of drawers
18th Century. An amazing chest that came out of a prominent Chicago estate.
Measures: Height 32 ...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique early 19th century George III inlaid mahogany secretaire having a splendid mahogany top with top faux drawer having beautifully crafted inlaid oval panels which drops and ope...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine 18th century mahogany chest on chest of excellent proportions.
This Georgian chest is constructed in the highest quality mahogany, with...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large George III style mahogany bombe form chest of drawers, the rectangular molded edge top above a brushing slide with four shaped serp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
circa 1720, 1740 Antque Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers Very Fine Decorative Piece
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Dutch circa 1720-1740 hand made chest of drawers.
A very decorative and well made chest of drawers which is 280-300 years ...
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1720s Danish George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
English George II Style Burl Walnut and Marquetry Chest on Stand or Highboy
Located in Firenze, IT
This very fine English late 19th-early 20th century (probably Victoria or Edward VII period) Georgian style chest on stand or highboy is made of the most finest burl walnut featuring...
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Late 19th Century British George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Freestanding Quality Marquetry Inlaid Kingwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding quality marquetry inlaid kingwood chest of drawers having a quality attractive kingwood crossbanded top with floral marquetry inlay and a brass edge, k...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Antique Victorian Flamed Hardwood Two over Four Chest of Drawers Timber Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large scaled, Flamed Mahogany, Victorian two over four, chest of drawers
A good looking well made and d...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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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