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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1920s
English Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
In the Jacobean style, this very early oak piece dates from the mid-1700s, and presents considerable style and character. Diagonal patterns on the faces of the front drawer are typic...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of cherry wood that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are two do...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Light gray baroque chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest of drawers with a curved front and three drawers. The chest of drawers rests on low S-shaped feet and has been repainted. The light gray painting with black filling-sha...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Louis XVI Late 18th Century Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Brass Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI period walnut commode from the late 18th century, with three drawers, brass trim, fluted side posts and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI period wal...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Superb quality 18th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 18th Century mahogany chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge above a brushing slide, four oak lined graduated drawers below with the origina...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Chests of Drawers with Marble Tops, Italy circa 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of neoclassical chests of drawers featuring red and white marble tops and a body with walnut veneer and two drawers. The drawer fronts boast intricate inlays and are adorned wit...
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 2 French Antique Marble and Mahogany Marquetry Nightstands-Set of 2 Marb
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 French Antique Louis XVI Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands from the 20s
2 different Cabinet Maker Masterpieces , which we offer as a Pair.
1) Solid Mahogany Bedsid...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine late 18th Century French inlaid walnut commode, dresser or large chest of drawers, having high Louis XVI neoclassical form, three spacious drawers, separated by a moulding tha...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Commode
Located in Salisbury, GB
A superb high quality 18th century French rococo bombe shaped commode - in oak with two deep drawers in a faux marble painted finish with a beautiful real shaped marble top - the met...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Cent French L XIV Commode Marble Top Exotic Wood Veneer original hardwares
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite small commode, beautifull LXIV original hardwares, excellent proportions.
Condition as is, needs few small restaurations in the veneer.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Grey Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Virum, DK
A grey painted Baroque chest of drawers, curved front with three drawers, 18th century.
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18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest with Orig. Claw & Ball Feet NY 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
American New York Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice, articulated carved circular fret work, ten graduat...
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1770s American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI chest of drawers 18th century magnificent patina toile de jouy
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis CVI chest of drawers dating from the 18th century opening with 3 drawers closing with keys very beautiful patina with pretty toile de jouy patterns
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
William & Mary Five-Drawer Walnut Chest with Exceptional Marquetry, circa 1710
Located in Milford, NH
A superb William and Mary five-drawer walnut chest or bureau with marquetry in holly, boxwood, ebony, along with its original brass hardware, raised on a bracket base, English, circa...
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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Holly
English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
The unique and handsome English-made Chippendale style serpentine front commode on stand is made from selected Mahogany and is exquisitely carved by hand. The top two fitted box draw...
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1788/Edo period/Wabi-Sabi furniture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a drawer made in the late Edo period of Japan.
The year name is written in black ink on the back of the drawer, ``Tenmei 8th Year,'' and the year of production, 1788, is clea...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Italian 1690s Walnut and Ash Three-Drawer Commode with Inlaid Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and ash three-drawer commode from circa 1690 with inlaid décor, canted side posts and ogee bracket feet. This exquisite Italian walnut and ash three-drawer commode ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut
Louis XVI Oak Two Drawer Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Discover a stunning piece of history with this Louis XVI chest of drawers from 1780. Crafted from solid oak, this exquisite commode showcases the timeless elegance of the period. Its...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Cherry, Oak
Italian 17th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 17th century with four drawers and carved bracket feet. This exquisite Italian walnut commode from the 17th century features a rectangular top with...
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17th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XIV chest of drawers attributed to Thomas Hache
By Thomas Hache
Located in Grenoble, FR
EXCEPTIONAL LOUIS XIV With rounded front uprights.
It opens on the front with four drawers in three rows. Tilting handles and keyholes in gilded bronze.
Usage and maintenance re...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1870
Located in LONDON, GB
NOTE - Due to the popularity and rarity of these style of drawers, please message us before you commence a purchase to make sure the drawers are still currently available as they go ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower three actual and all with brass drop handles, flanked by cluster column corners and ra...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Black C.18500
Located in LONDON, GB
NOTE - Due to the popularity and rarity of these style of drawers, please message us before you commence a purchase to make sure the drawers are still currently available as they go ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
George III Inlaid Bow Front Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George III inlaid bow front chest , the three over three graduated drawers are inlaid with boxwood with pine secondary wood, the oval brass pulls are not original; the apron on the ...
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1790s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular hinged top with brass lift handle opening to a leather writing surface over three small drawers over three drawers all with ring handles raised on bracket feet. T...
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1740s English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Small Oak Chest - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers from the first part of the 18th century in oak from England
Small chest of drawers of good quality with its paneled sides and drawers increasing in siz...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Jacobean Oak Commode 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Jacobean period and style chest of drawers from the 17th century from England in oak
Very beautiful chest of drawers with a superb molding work on the drawers of very good qu...
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Fruitwood Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Stylistically from the South of France with wonderful light brown color. Rectangular top over three geometrically inlaid graduated drawers with brass handles. With square tapered leg...
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Satinwood Bow Front Chest Drawers Sheraton Period 18th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An elegant Figured Exhibition Quality Sheraton Period (1790-1820) Mahogany Bow Fronted Three Drawer Chest of compact proportions, of English origin. Supported on stylish unusual ring...
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French Walnut Commode Louise XV
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louise XV French Walnut Commode, 18th Century, having a serpentine top and front, two drawers having extensive, fine carving over an elaborate carved and shaped foliate skirt typic...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Bombe Commode, 18th Century Gustavian
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Exceptional Swedish Rococo three-drawer bombe commode, c. 1770, having particularly pleasing proportions. On first assessment, woods are Chestnut and plum with boxwood inlay. the ...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Chestnut
18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak will make a splendid addition to your timeless decor! Hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth seasoned oak, i...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Period 1800s Italian Made Circassian Walnut and Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning Italian Period commode from the 1780-90s era and has fine features including a very large width and gorgeous marble top with cherub bronze ormolu and tryphid style...
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1780s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
17th Century Charles II Period Jacobean Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 17th century, Charles II, Jacobean oak geometric chest of drawers of great colour & patina. Rectangular planked top with moulded edge above two small and three long graduated oak l...
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Parquetry Commode Commode with Marble Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine French Louis XVI Period Parquetry Commode with Unusual Oyster Veneered Decoration.
This fine commode is of typical Louis XVI form with chamfered angles, reflected in the shap...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Marquetry Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Pair of North Italian Late 18th Century Two Drawer Marquetry Commodes.
These attractive commodes are typical of the elegant pieces produced in northern Italy in the neoclassi...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Commode in mahogany. Louis XVl Period at the end of Eighteen Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Commode in mahogany with rich ornamentation in bronze and gilded brass, topped with veined withe marble and open brass gallery.
Louis XVl Period at the end of eighteen century.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
2 French Antique Rosewood Marquetry Nightstands-Pair Marble&Wood Night Tables
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 Vintage French Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands Style Louis XV from the 20s
Cabinet Maker Masterpiece - Wonderful Rosewood Marquetry Inlay Work.
Equipped with 1 Dr...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French Régence 18th Century Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
A wonderful piece of furniture, this fine 18th century French Régence commode or chest of drawers has a feel of the massive about it. With the beautiful patina and deep colour expect...
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Early 18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
A George III Satinwood Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780.
Cross-banded in tulipwood, the drawers edged with a trompe l'oeil zig-zag banding.
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
A late George III mahogany bow fronted three drawer chest of drawers, with shaped apron and raised on splayed bracket feet, 40"w x 22"d x 33"h
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1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
As English chests go this is a dinosaur. Dating back to the late 1700s this is an all-original chest with beautiful burled walnut wood. The chest has stunning cross banding and inlay...
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1790s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved and painted wood commode, with subtle serpentine shaped body, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a shapely top with serpentine front a...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Large Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on large bun feet.
The newer, professionally applied and layered salmon painted...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Extra-Large Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 18th Century extra-large chest on chest of drawers in the Chippendale style, unbranded. Mahogany with brass hardware, bevel edge to the top, bevel edge dividing chests, a...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Scale Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring only 34.5 inches wide, this small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features a grey marble top and fluted rounded cor...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on a scalloped skirt base.
The newer, professionally applied and layere...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Near Pair of 18th Century Walnut Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Near pair of 18th C walnut commodes on stands. Would make good bedside tables. 1740.
Height for smaller commode is 28 inches (71 cms).
Reference: 8403
Dimensions
37 inches (94 cms...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes, Greek Key, White and Blue Paint Distressed
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes or Nightstands, Greek Key Motif, White and Blue Paint Distressed
Pair of Gustavian commodes or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden in the...
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
18th C. Italian Tuscan Beautifully Carved Wood Chest w/Amazing Feet "Wow!"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous Italian Tuscan carved-wood chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest from Tuscany, Italy features a subtle break-front design along its front, with a nice...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good decorated 18th C Italian three drawer painted pine commode. 1790.
Reference: 8389
Dimensions
46.5 inches (118 cms) Wide
22 inches (56 cms) Deep
36 inches (91 cms) High
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers finished on all sides and with side handles.
24"W x 15"D x 25H
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Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis IV commode/ chest of drawers
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a superb 18th century French Louis XV commode, masterfully crafted from tulip wood, walnut, and rosewood. This exceptional piece featur...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small 18th Century German Louis Seize Commode in Walnut with 2 Drawers, 1790
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted in the opulent style of Louis Seize during the late 18th century, this Small German Commode in Walnut with Two Drawers stands as a refined testament to the elegance of the er...
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1790s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Poplar, Walnut
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures 25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 30.5" tall. Drawers are 19" in width x 12" in...
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Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak rococo chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet.
This commode has been given an exceptional new professional blue/gree...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout.
It is the Bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this elegant commode with intricat...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is superb, this is extremely well made and is a great size, w...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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