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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1920s
Period: Early 19th Century
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820.
The chest having a overhanging top with four ...
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Burl
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of five drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in very good ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Georgian 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers C1820. Lovely compact proportions.
Great rare item, which has no loose joints.
Good age, colour ...
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1820s Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, the top having five graduated drawers (two short over the long), above the base having a further three drawers, raised ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany chest on stand having a quality mahogany rectangular top with a moulded edge above two short over two long drawers crossbanded in satinwood with o...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Metal Mounted Cabinet on Chest circa 1800
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique French Empire mahogany and gilt metal mounted antique cabinet on chest has an upper tier with two doors fitted boasting attractive gilt metal mounts. The bottom chest ha...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Nineteenth Century Empire Commode
Located in London, GB
French, circa 1820
A fine early nineteenth century mahogany Empire commode, with three graduated drawers with a diamond brass inlay and rectangular lozenges of brass, retaining the ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two ...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Regency mahogany library steps with green leather tops, single drawer and top storage
A very good looking and well made ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Early 19th Century, George III Period Mahogany Chest Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Superbly Figured Rectanglar Top With Crossbanded Decoration, Over Slide ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Antique English Regency Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique English Regency bow fronted chest of drawers.
This beautiful painted faux bamboo dresser has 2 smaller drawers over 3 lar...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th C. Painted and Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case which houses two full-size...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Antique Raised Two Drawer Bleached Wood Chest with Star Inlay Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached-wood raised commode with two drawers, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from France has been designed in nice, clean/linear lines, allo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
American Sheraton Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very pretty 19th century American Sheraton Mahogany chest of drawers. Old refinish in very good condition with all drawers gliding smoothly in the case. Replaced older drawer hard...
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive French Empire Mahogany Commode. Solid granite top over 4 drawers all with working locks and individual keys for each drawer. Round Mahogany veneer columns with Or...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Regency Mahogany Foliage Urn Ormolu Cabinet Commodes, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French Regency book matched mahogany foliage urn ormolu commodes with flanking brass knob single drawers, brass handle cabinets with interior shelf, and resting on squared br...
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1810s French Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of English Bachelor's Small Chests of Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of period English small or short bachelor's chest of drawers (or side chests) of walnut with feather banding, c.1820, from the late Georgian Era, each chest featuring a m...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Black Empire Chest of Drawers with 3 Drawers, around 1800
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1800, the Early 19th Century Black Empire Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers embodies the opulence and grandeur of the Empire style. Made with meticulous craftsmanshi...
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Early 1800s German Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with 3 Drawers, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, the 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Three Drawers epitomizes the elegance and simplicity of the Biedermeier era. Made from rich w...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Pine
French Empire Commode Chest of drawers wood and ormolu
By Decorating House France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary chest of drawers in the Empire style, in the time of Napoleon I Bonaparte. Made of wood, the fronts are veneered with mahogany palm, one of the most exclusive, attract...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Small early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany chest of drawers in very good condition. The chest of drawers has a beautiful warm color and pattern of mahogany. The small size makes it extra beaut...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak chest on chest, the cornice features dentil molding; the drawers have a pleasant faded color with molded edges (not overlapping) and retain their original swan neck bras...
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1810s English 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
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers From France, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers From France, Circa 1800. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Great patina and use.
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Early 1800s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Sheraton Mahogany and Tiger Maple Chest or Server with Gallery and Tambour Doors
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive Sheraton mahogany and tiger maple tall chest or server with a scrolled feather carved wooden gallery with central eagle and serpent fin...
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Dresser, South German 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a unique Biedermeier dresser dating back to around 1820, originating from southern Germany. This exquisite piece features a stunning book-matched European cherry veneer with...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century French Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a great neoclassical design. Just the right amount of gilt .
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Campaign Chest of Drawers
England circa 1920
Navy chest of drawers with hidden compartments.
38”w x 18.5”d x 35.25”h
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1920s English British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Sheraton Federal Period Cherry, Mahogany & Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers c.1810
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton Federal period cherry and mahogany four drawer chest, its rectangular top with turret corners surmounting a case with four long beaded drawers with tiger maple fronts with decorative octagonal beehive brasses...
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1810s American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Chest of drawers, Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning chest of drawers from the Swedish Grace period by Axel Einar Hjorth. Beautiful mahogany fronts and black marble top. Inlays with a classisict design, elaborately sculpted fe...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Dimensions : 45" Wide X 31.5" Tall X 20.25" Deep
This gorgeous kingwood marble top commode was made in Fr...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
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Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassic Period French Marble-Top Commode w/Paw Feet & Lion's Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic painted wood commode with marble top from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped white/gray marble top, above a case...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers with flanking columns with brass bases and capitals. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry and thuja burl. The key plates are ebonized....
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century mahogany chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers, the crossbanded and moulded edge top above a selection of four long oak lined graduated drawers with pierced brass ring handles, support...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Narrow chest of drawers, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow chest of drawers on straight legs with three drawers and a gray stone top. The key plates are in the form of flower bouquets in gilt bronze. The chest of drawers is mahogany v...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 52" Wide X 20" Deep X 43" Tall
This gorgeous chest was made by Herman Miller in the early 20th...
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1920s American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Italian Charles X Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind antique Italian mixed wood fiolated scroll flourish marquetry chest of drawers commode.
Hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, in period Char...
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Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Rosewood, Maple, Mahogany, Fruitwood
Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Geometric Pattern circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage freestanding chest or commode with 4 ( four ) drawers from various walnut veneers in geometric pattern Vienna circa 1925.
An amazing and great new arrival, this ches...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with three drawers and brass escutcheons. The chest of drawers is made of walnut and stands on elegant square tapered legs. The top drawer is slightly s...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful Empire French Commode is made of walnut with a black marble and full columns.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Marble Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of oak and softwood adorned wi...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Lowboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut lowboy chest of drawers. This was made in England, it is in the classic Queen Anne style and dates from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstandi...
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1920s British Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers Form France, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers Form France, Circa 1800. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Great wear and use.
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Early 1800s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Blue Italian Bedside Table
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique blue bedside table
Nice bedside table with a door and a drawer. Entirely built of walnut wood, at the beginning of the 19th century and entirely d...
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Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Hand-painted Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A small Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and new painting. The blue setting is made according to historical models and has an antique patina.
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1815-1820, featuring a beautiful walnut veneer and unique hunting scene inlays. This elegant three-drawer dresser s...
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Yew
British Vintage Dressing Chest in Oak, 1920s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality, 1920's oak dressing chest
Complete with a mirror and barley twist supports and legs
There are three drawers altogether
The matching wardrobe and bed is available...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Elegant Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step into history with our classic Biedermeier chest of drawers, originating from 1820 in South Germany. Crafted with exquisite walnut veneer and featuring striking ebonized columns,...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 19...
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1920s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Campaign Chest in Two Parts & Rare Small Size on Turned Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century English five drawer mahogany campaign chest of unusual small size. Made in two sections and on turned feet, the top section with two short drawers over one long dr...
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around ...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
American Sheraton Curly Maple Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nicely figured New England Curly Maple Sheraton chest 1815-20. White Pine secondary wood with period glass knobs on the four cock beaded graduated size drawers. Very old and possib...
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French Empire style mahogany chest of drawers commode with warm rich patina. circa 1820
Born in France during the early 19th century Restauration Period (1815-1830), hand...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French Late 18th C. Curvy Bombé Front Chest w/Fabulous Paw Feet w/"Fur" Ankles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bombé style painted wood commode from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from France features a shapely top with canted front corners and center/front...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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