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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
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

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Brass

1970s Michael Taylor For Henredon Asian Modern Credenza / Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a walnut credenza with Ming styling designed by Michael Taylor for Henredon. It is in very good condition. The piece is marked, and the drawers have dovetail construction. ...
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Late 20th Century American Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Brass

Bamboo Venturini Chest of Drawers, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
By Venturini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tropical modern bamboo chest of drawers designed by Italian architect Venturini from Florence. The high-quality piece is made out of 3 larger drawers and finished with Bamboo. Would ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo

Black Chest of Drawers and Night Stands by Matteo Thun, Italy 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Black chest of drawers featuring four drawers resting on a square base. Its front is adorned with rows of stylized grey flowers, with gold-colored handles emerging in relief. The top...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
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1990s Mexican Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand ' Les Arcs'
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Rare Vintage chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand, as Used in the Iconic Les Arcs Ski-Resort. This remarkable vintage cabinet, crafted by the legendary Charlotte Perriand and onc...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests 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

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Lacquer

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

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset Palanox Storage Boxes by Treston Oy, Set of 4, 1972
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1972 four-piece set of Palanox modular storage boxes or cubes by Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset and manufactured by Treston Oy. Set comprised of one brown cube with four square white drawers, two brown cubes with two wide white drawers and one wide yellow drawer each, and one brown cube with two cubbies. Finish is a matte lacquer over a very sturdy and deceptively heavy injection molded plastic. Pressure...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Cherry Egg, Multi-Drawer Small Decorative Chest, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wood egg sculpture is also a functioning object, with small working drawers capable of storing small collectables. Steve Turner Cherry Egg, 2021 cherry wood 12.50H ...
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1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile sideboard or shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

MidCentury Macassar and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Perfect bedroom dresser all refinement and style both for the size of the entire design and for the utmost care taken for its entire finish. A simple square design welcomes a Macass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Goatskin, Macassar

Magnificent Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready. An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissioned vintage nine-drawer chest...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Hardwood

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

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Brass

Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Walnut

Tall Vintage Trunk Stand, English, Hand-Painted Pine, Suitcase Chest of Drawers
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage trunk stand. An English, hand-painted pine suitcase chest of drawers, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Full of cha...
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Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pyramid Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W21 D10.5 H59.5 Vintage lightly restored chest of drawers. Item has been inspected and secured where needed by in house artisans. Chest has only been lightly restored and recoated t...
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1990s Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

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Oak

Italian Inlaid Rosewood Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Inlaid Rosewood Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 49.5" Wide X 22.25" Deep X 37" Tall This Commode is out of this world! It has gorgeous rosewood grain...
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Pair of Bedsides in Ivory Color, from Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Pair of Bedsides in Ivory Color, from Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Parchment Paper

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Sunburst Pattern Demilune Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​ Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Sunburst Pattern Demilune Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 26.5" Wide X 13.25" Deep X 30" Tall Very nice sunburst pattern chests with tons of storage...
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1990s Indonesian Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Solid elm cabinet by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for Maison Seltz, France 1990s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Two-piece base unit from the Fagus series, designed by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for the Seltz cabinetmaker in the early 90s, entirely in solid elm. Fagus furniture is modular, so yo...
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1990s French Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode is a tailored, slightly rustic expression of the style, but made with a definitive architecture that is truly timeless. The bevele...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Venetian Style Green Floral Paint Decorated Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 32 1/4in Width: 36in Depth: 18in This vintage Venetian style green paint decorated commode/cabinet is made of the highest quality and is done very nicely! If you...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

70s dresser with mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with mirror, side lights (not serviced) in exotic wood veneer.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English George II Style Burled Oysterwood Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Gorgeous English George II Style Burled Oysterwood Dresser Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 46" Wide X 22.5" Deep X 42" Tall This gorgeous chest of drawers was made in the UK in the ...
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1990s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest 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

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Acid Etched Chest of Drawers After Mastercraft
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chest of drawers. Done in the manner of Mastercraft. Beautiful acid etched drawer fronts and top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Slender chest by Nissen & Gehl for Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark 1980s
Located in København K, 84
This slender beech chest, conceived by the danish pioneer architects Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl in collaboration with master cabinetmaker Aksel Kjersgaard, epitomizes the quintessence ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan Rattan Tall Dresser
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal tall chest of drawers. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan group and tagged inside the drawer. Beautiful rattan cabinet with brass hardware. Acquired from a Pa...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Baroque Revival Serpentine Carved Wood Rococo Nightstand Side Table Commode 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Baroque Revival carved wooden nightstand / commode. Features a serpentine frame with two drawers, heavily carved in baroque manner with cabriole legs. Great for use as a bedside tabl...
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Late 20th Century Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Dresser or Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Cream and light gre...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Theodore Alexander Regency Style Demilune Mahogany Commode Console Table Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Demilune / Crescent / Halfmoon hall table by Theodore Alexander, circa 2000s. Features a mahogany burl frame with four drawers and foliate and foliate inlaid stiles over...
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Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Strikingly Beautiful Vintage Black and White Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent strikingly graphic black and white dresser having ebonized wood with some areas of wood grain visible and white flower-esque inlay decoration. Knobs are lovely decorativ...
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1970s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Wood

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

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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

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Brass

Memphis-style Italian designer chest of drawers
Located in CANTELEU, FR
From Italy. Discover the boldness of Italian design with this remarkable Memphis-style chest of drawers, a piece that evokes the exuberance and creativity of this iconic art movement...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Large pair of two drawers bedside tables by Mario Morenco
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of two drawers bedside cabinets made from polished walnut standing on drum shaped brass base . designed in the 1960s by Mario Morenco . Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Postmodern Ribbed Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Revitalize your space with our Vintage Postmodern Ribbed Chest Of Drawers. Reflecting American ingenuity and flair, this piece seamlessly blends sleek lines with ribbed textures for ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

Pair of Elmar Flötotto Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This is a really great pair of chests by Elmar Flötotto in beech with green side and back panels. The chests have a very pleasing utilitarian look and feature his signature finger jo...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Collectors Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of this Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Collector's Chest of Drawers. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and inspired by classic Am...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Upholstery, Glass, Wood

20th Century Sculpted, Veneered and Inlaid Wood Venetian Commode, 1940s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian chest of drawers from the first half of the 20th century. Moved and rounded furniture of fabulous line and pleasant decor sculpted, veneered and inlaid in walnut, burl, mapl...
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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis xvi style commode. Dovetail drawers and 2 keys.
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1990s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Black lacquered wood chest of drawers, Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Chest of drawers in black lacquered wood and chromed metal, Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Product details Dimensions: 120 W x 75 H x 54 D cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Baker Bombay Commode Chest
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantabulous Burl and Wal...
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Stunning book-matched burled walnut, with original...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Carved Clam Shell Knotty Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your coastal-inspired decor with our Vintage Coastal Carved Clam Shell Knotty Pine Chest Of Drawers. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this unique piece combines t...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pink Coral

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

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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

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Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Lacquered Rattan Trimmed Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your storage solution with this vintage chest of drawers, featuring a Boho-inspired design with lacquered rattan trim. Infused with American craftsmanship, this piece adds a ...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

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

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Walnut

Post Modern Nine Drawer Dresser Chest of Drawers Granite and White Mica Laminate
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern dresser or chest of drawers rendered in textured granite and white Formica Laminate, with slanted front drawers all on tracks. USA, 1980s
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Formica, Laminate, Wood

Fabulous Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes w/ Chinese Character Handles, Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes with Chinese Character Handles, Mastercraft. Hollywood Cinema’s Golden Era remains one of the mos...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Hickory Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Hickory Manufacturing Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Dresser Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 37.25" Wide X 32" Tall X 22" Deep Nice Chippendale style chest made by Hickory Ma...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair Superb Directoire Maison Jansen Style Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
First I want to point out we have a finishing staff and will repair the commode on the right's finish. That's easy for us to do. What is harder is to find a pair of Flame mahogany ca...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

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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