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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1940s
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
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 1920-30’s.
It is of superb quality and is a great size, the...
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1920s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
1930's Avant-Garde Modernist Flower Stand
Located in Brno, CZ
This flower stand is a prime example of the Avant-garde Modernist aesthetic of the 1930's.
In the 1920's and 1930's there were many variations of flower stands designed by different architects and produced by various manufacturers. It was a very popular piece of furniture and every modern household wanted one. This particular piece is believed to be produced by the renowned UP Brno...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco 1920's Chest of Two Drawers Walnut and Satinwood with Ebonised Inlay
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco two drawer chest on tapered legs. Australian walnut veneered with ebonised and satinwood inlay and original brass handles with ivorine shell detail.
All of our furnitur...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Pair of Italian Rococo Style 1900s Marble Top Bombé Commodes with Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Rococo style walnut and mahogany bombé commodes from circa 1900 with marble tops and bronze hardware. This exquisite pair of Rococo style bombé commodes, crafted around 190...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
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
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
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
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece construction with brass hardware, featuring a unique pullout desk ambitiously crafted wit...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kenney Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Sideboard Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage solid mahogany with brass trim Military Campaign sideboard with three drawers and two cupboards made by REH Kennedy and retaile...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign 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
Palatial Hollywood Regency Commode, Chest, Nightstand in Brass and Ebony
Located in Plainview, NY
Palatial Hollywood Regency Moroccan commode, chest, nightstand in brass and ebony
A beautiful brass and ebony, natural stone and leather inlaid H...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Palatial Hollywood Regency Commode, Chest, Nightstand in Brass and Ebony, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Palatial Hollywood Regency Moroccan commode, chest, nightstand in brass and ebony, a pair
A pair of brass and ebony, natural stone and leather ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Walnut chest on chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short and three long graduated drawers. The base fitted with three long ...
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The design is simple and lean.
It is the ultimate in simplicity and is a very beautiful piece of furniture.
The storage compartment in the upper storage area was used to store old documents...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Biedermeier Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning Biedermeier style walnut book matched veneer chest comprised of three working drawers opening each with a key used as a pull and finis...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers, burr walnut veneered top with cross banded border. It has four drawers with brass drop handles. It stands on bracket feet. Pol...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique walnut chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1920-30’s.
It is of very small proportions, perfect for use as a bedside chest or occasional s...
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1920s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction featuring a pullout desk with drawers and niches over four drawers with brass hardwar...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers by De Coene Frères
Located in London, GB
A mahogany and brass mounted chest of drawers by de Coene Frères.
Belgium, 1940s
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XVI Style Intricate Marquetry Commode Imported by Slack & Rassnick
By Henry-François Riesener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted in the style of Henry-François Riesener and imported from Italy by Slack, Rassnick & Co. NY in the early 1900s, this commode boasts intricate marquetry and a classic...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, 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
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
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
Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
mazing Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 43" W X 20" D X 37" T
This onyx top commode was made in the 1920's and is in the Swedish Gustavia...
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Early 20th Century French Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
I...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Art Deco, Intarsia Chest of Drawers in Birch, Swedish Grace, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
This fine chest of drawers is a stylish furniture piece crafted from birch wood, embodying the sleek lines and a graceful buidling motif characteristic of the Art Deco era. It featur...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Pine
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
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO CHEST OF DRAWERS
A French Art Deco Chest produced in France around 1925, it has four concave drawers with silvered pull handles, it has been carefully restored and fu...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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
Early 20th Century Early American Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A classic American Primitive chest of drawers. A beautiful all over patina from time and gorgeous wood grain detail.
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Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode after Benneman
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode after Benneman
French, Early 20th Century
Height 93cm, width 179cm, depth 69cm
This outstanding commode à vanteaux is after a ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
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
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak is of an interesting size, and certainly makes a fine style statement for a wonderful complement to almost any decor. Hand-c...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV 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
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
Walnut rocaille dressing table top
Located in Labrit, Landes
Walnut rocaille dressing table with 2 drawers
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Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers was designed to add stately flair to any room, while providing abundant storage and a carefree surface. The brick red...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old small drawer in Japan.
It was used to store small items such as sewing tools.
Each has a different handle, and you can feel the playfulness.
It seems to be from the...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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
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
Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine chest of four drawers resting on bun feet.
Traditional half column detail, simple carved top drawer, dove-tail joints and brass pulls.
Note the natural wax finish that b...
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful.
There is no wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Antique French Kingwood Marble Top Dresser Chest Server Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Stunning Antique French Kingwood Marble Top Dresser Chest Server Commode
Dimensions : 52 Wide X 23.5 Deep X 37 Tall
This stunning marble top commode was made in France in the 1920...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
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
1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford
Dimensions : 44" Wide X 22" Deep X 35" Tall
Very nice inlaid server made in the 1920's by Rockford furni...
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1920s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Louis XIV Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Louis XIV Oak Commode was literally made to last for generations! Hand-crafted from solid oak, even on the back with chamfered plank pa...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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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