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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: Early 1900s
1940s Swedish Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers with Curved Edges
Located in London, GB
Functionality is a key aspect of this 1940s Swedish chest of drawers. The design provides ample storage space to fulfil your organizational needs while maintaining a streamlined and ...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rare Model Charles Dudouyt Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Oak Sideboard
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare model Charles Dudouyt mid 20th Century French Art Deco oak sideboard.
French circa 1940
This fine sideboard is signed to the back by the great designer Charles Du...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired.
A stellar ex...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Trittico Cassettone e Coppia di comodini in legno intarsiato Antichi
Located in Foggia, FG
Trittico Cassettone e coppia di comodini in legno intarsiato Antichi
In buono stato conservativo come da foto e video allegati
Capiente, pregiato e ...
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Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode.
Circa 1900
Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style elements creates a unique juxtaposition of curves and classical details. The result is a...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fantastic Venetian Paint Decorated Commode cabinet with Painted Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Venetian Paint Decorated with painted birds and floral foliage. The commode has a shelf in the center and the finish has that great time-worn distressed look. The ...
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1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Signed Classic Louis XVI Distressed Walnut Marble Directoire Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb distressed Directoire style commode with a beautiful marble top. The commode measures 50.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 34 tall. The commode is made to look antique is and is ...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Small Chest of Drawers - Commode
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique Louis XVI style commode with 4 drawers and decorative carvings - beautiful patina on the small painted commode - perfect for the hallway, bedroom or living room.
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s
Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden in the early 20th century. T...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Petite Size English Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such an unusual size 4 drawer English chest it could easily be used beside a chair, bed or many other places you needed a small piece .This item does not have a lot of age on...
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1940s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Solid Mahogany Georgian Style Four Front Pull Chest Drawers / Commode
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce timeless elegance and versatile functionality to your home with this exquisite Chippendale style Solid Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Drawers / Commode. Crafted from solid c...
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1940s Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Louis XV Marquetry Bureau Commode, circa 1900 -1X40
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in the opulence of 18th-century French design with this exquisite Louis XV marquetry bureau commode, crafted around 1900. Its graceful curves and intricate marquetry showcase...
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Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chests in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing are by Kittinger and originate fr...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chest in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing is by Kittinger and originates from the Un...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Peter Hvidt for Thorald Madsen, Pair of Petite Teak Cabinets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of small chests of drawers in teak over birch. Slightly tapering body, brass pulls, and wonderful dark patina add to the overall elegance. A versatile size, the pair work well a...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers in Pine Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden mid century chest of drawers commode in pine with brass handles produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition.
Dimensions: H: 70 cm / 27.55" W: 96 cm / 37.80" D: 46 cm /...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco dresser with four drawers 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Chamber dresser made circa 1940 entirely of wood with four large, sturdy drawers.
The cabinet lends itself well to all kinds of environments thanks to its small size and soft, gentl...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI Style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum-quality. There ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Handcrafted Quarter Sawn Oak Lingerie Chest, c. 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
English quarter sawn oak lingerie chest, c. 1900.
Rare all handcrafted bonnet lingerie chest of warm toned oak with original brass hardware. It has...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI style painted oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Charming , neat sized dark green painted French chest of drawers
Circa 1900 with original solid brass handles , working locks and a key
Height 86 cms or 34 inches
Width 86 cms or 34 ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes. This very elegant chest of drawers is wonderfully decorated with bronze handles an...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1940's Cerused Sideboard by Huntington Chair Corp
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean Modernist lines, a gorgeous dresser or sideboard dating from the 1940's, produced by Huntington Chair Corp - Huntington, West Virginia. Oak grain in cerused finish gives it a u...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco walnut-root dresser with four drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant and refined walnut briar dresser from the early 1940s, Italian production of high quality and workmanship.
Linear design and small size with proportions ideal for any kind o...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco chest of drawers in walnut burl and mahogany 1940s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant walnut burl and mahogany dresser from the early 1940s, Italian production of high quality and workmanship.
Linear design and small size with proportions ideal for any kind o...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Bleached Mahogany Nightstand with Drawer & Shelf
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Raymond Loewy for Mengel single drawer Bedside Table with short legs. Featuring a rectangular Bleached Mahogany form with top drawer, wood and brass knob with Mengel M, cubbies, and ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940. Solid pine construction with fantastic original use and patina.
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1940s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Cassettone in radica con maniglie in ottone e plastica decorata
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegante comò da camera in radica con profili ebanizzati e quattro ampi e robusti cassetti.
I primi due cassetti dispongono di serratura funzionante con un'unica chiave, da notare l...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bonnet top maple highboy chest of drawers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Maple wood highboy chest of drawers featuring a turned wood bonnet top, patinated brass hardware and carved shell detail.
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1940s American Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful faux bamboo chest of drawers! Of French make, this piece has all the typical charm of that style. Lovely glow and patina in the wood, and the hand carved diamond ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
LOVELY ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 GREEN PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS DEPICTING HORSE & RIDER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1900 hand painted chest of drawers depicting rather noble looking horses with t...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
A French Victorian six drawer pine dress makers table with brass handles
Located in London, GB
A French Victorian six drawer pine, dress makers table with deep proportions and brass handles.
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Modern Original Figured Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb modern original Art Deco three-drawer commode with figured mahogany drawer fronts. Picture frame style casing with recessed curved front pli...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Commode Cabinet with 5 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Dresser Cabinet with 5 Drawers. Item features sunburst inlay throughout, floral bouquet inlay to door fronts, concave sides, 2...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers in Rosewood for Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher chest of drawers in rosewood with bass fittings. Made by master cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. Chest has four drawers.
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1940s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Veneitan Paint Decorated Bombe Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Louis XV style beautifully inlaid Italian marble top cabinet, chest, commode or media cabinet having one large drawer over two faux drawers that open as doors; perfect for di...
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1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of White Lacquer Art Deco Chests with Nickeled Pulls by Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco/Hollywood pair of chest of drawers were handmade by the illustrious American producer, Charak Modern, circa 1942. It features the Fine level of craftsmanship an...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Enamel, Nickel
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of superb quality and is a useful size, with l...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
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1940s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Dresser Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
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1940s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Viennese Art Nouveau Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1900 - Lacquered Wood
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Viennese Art Nouveau Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1900 - Lacquered Wood
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Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 9...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commodes or dresser chests
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, wit...
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1940s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Chest of drawers from around 1900, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers from around 1900, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
Dimensions: height 93 cm / width 101 cm / dep...
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Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style flame mahogany dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Beautiful book-matched flame mahogany, with embossed leathe...
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of superb quality and is a useful size, with lots of s...
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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco chest of drawers , Walnut Root by Paolo Buffa for Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Mid-Century modern three-drawer dresser by Paolo Buffa for Permanente Mobili Cantù in walnut burl , with mirror. Accessories such as hands and feet made of gold-plated brass....
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Art Deco walnut burl dresser with three drawers 1940
Located in Premariacco, IT
Peculiar chest of drawers from the early 1940s in walnut burl with three large, sturdy drawers.
The cabinet has been oil and shellac polished, shows normal marks due to age and use....
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By John Stuart
USA, Circa 1940s
Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 46"W x 2...
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1940s American Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Highly Decorated Bronze Mounted Inlaid Fancy Italian Bombe Form Commode Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very intricately inlaid bronze mounted commode. The form is bombe with gorgeous bronze mounts and incredible highly figured walnut and satinwood. The commode has lighter an...
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1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Parchment Chest, Sideboard Or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Parchment Chest, Sideboard Or Commode.
This stunning Italian Art Deco parchment chest consists of three small drawers above three larger drawers below in the manner of...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest f Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Quality Large Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers from circa 1900, An
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
This Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating back to around 1900, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and generous proportions.
Ensuring stability, there are no loose joints...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Louis XV Style Inlaid Marquetry Olive Wood Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully made Italian inlaid or marquetry banded olive wood commode. The piece has that antique appearance the Italian craftsman do so well. The piece has no sgnificant ...
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1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
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1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947.
Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis XV-Style Commode with Marble Top: Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with our stunning antique Louis XV-style commode, a piece that reflects the exquisite craftsmanship of its time. Expertly constructed fro...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
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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