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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 19th Century
Small English Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Two Drawer Bowfront Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English Hepplewhite inlaid mahogany 2 drawer bow front commode of desirable small size, the overhanging top crossbanded in burl elm over 2 similarly inlaid drawers all sup...
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1820s English Hepplewhite Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with cambered front and three drawers. The two lower drawers are flanked by ebonized columns. The chest of drawers stands on square feet and is veneered ...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical tall Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large neoclassical chest of drawers with four drawers and a shallow drawer in the upper section. The chest of drawers is decorated with fluted quarter columns at the corners and a de...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Regency Miniature 4 drawer Mahogany D front chest
By King
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency period Miniature 4 drawer Mahogany D front chest
D shaped front with 4 drawers ,
Reeded detail at sides
standing on 4 turned feet,
very nice quality
good proportions
on the...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, around 1820, South Germany
Located in Greding, DE
Small walnut veneered Biedermeier chest of drawers with five drawers. The chest of drawers rests on square tapered feet and has been professionally restored and polished by hand. The...
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1820s Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Acacia and Walnut Wood Three Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company, Acacia wood and walnut wood three drawer commode. The front of the commode is adorned with raised octagonal shapes, four complete and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers on S-shaped legs with ebonized columns, bases and brass capitals. The surrounding profiled edge is also ebonized. The chest of drawers offers plenty of s...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Walnut,
Germany, 1820
Elegant Chest of drawers with ebonized top from Biedermeier period.
Piece of furniture standing on conical ebonized...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI wood French Commode , Chest of Drawers , marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing small chest of drawers "SAUTEUSE," Transition style, SXIX, France. On marble Bréche d, Alep original
Frontal framed in 3 sections, the central one collected a cartouche with...
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1820s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Empire Fall Top Desk, France, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a remarkable Empire Fall Top Desk, hailing from France during the period of 1800-1810. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this magn...
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Early 1800s European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard composed of two folding doors and one shelve inside. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and coated with colored glass. Details, handles and legs made of brass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Oak Chest of Drawer, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This romantic antique chest of drawers is made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the early 19th century. It features a classic design with two drawers for storage and showcases the craftsm...
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Early 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Matched pair of Milo Baughman Dressers for Drexel USA - 1950s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Berlin, DE
Matched pair of Milo Baughman Dressers for Drexel, USA 1950s. Both pieces have the same veneer and are in very good condition. Signed! The measurements given apply to the credenza. H...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Military cabinet/ chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. Some nice details with the 4 handles on the sides.
This item has some patina w...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) in walnut, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured recently by Kai Kristiansen & Friends ApS, Denmark. The Entre serie was originally produced by Ak...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, 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 solid oak adorned with beau...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Set of 2 Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century, Walnut Veneer
Located in Wrocław, Poland
These 2 Biedermeier chests of drawers were made in 19th century. They come from Germany. Veneered with beautiful walnut veneer. Each chest features three spacious drawers lockable w...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Stanley Young Walnut 3-Drawer Chest for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Traveller's casket, German, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular walnut chest with brass fittings on the corners and a handle on the lid. The interior is divided into smaller compartments and flaps, which can be attached using small ho...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands. They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
English Regency Period Mahogany 4 Drawer Tall Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Regency period mahogany 4 drawer tall chest, the molded top above a false dressing slide over 4 cockbeaded drawers, the top drawer being the largest. The chest is supporte...
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1820s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Louis Philippe walnut side table with three dovetailed drawers, turned legs and lower shelf. Finished on all four sides. Small brass knobs and decorativ...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This fine early Biedermeier cherry bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophistica...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
The demilune shape top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers with round brasses ending on splayed bracket feet.
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1820’s Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Exceptional walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebonized wood feline legs and brass handles. Circa 1820s.
Category
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Oak Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak tall chest, the two over four graduated drawers have an overlapping molded edge and pine secondary wood. The swan neck brass pulls are not original, however they are exc...
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1820s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, Circa 1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, Circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George !!! Three over Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George III three over three drawer chest, the top having beautiful mahogany grain , there are three narrow ''dummy'' drawers below the top, essentially for aesthetics. The three ov...
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1810s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
A 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
A fine early nineteenth century santos mahogany Empire commode, with three graduated drawers, retaining the original handles and escutcheons, the carcass embellis...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Directoire' Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Period French Directoire' mahogany and brass trimmed commode with original Belgian black marble. Circa 1810. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
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1810s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Maple, Brass & Parchment Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s. Maple structure, parchment-covered drawers, brass tips; a dark mauve glass is laid over the top while the upper shelf is made ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century small antique Biedermeier sideboard
Southern Germany
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1825
Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 88 x 51 cm
Description:
Piece of furniture standing on...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage original IMPERO dresser, in inlaid and ebonized wood. First 1800
Located in Torino, IT
IMPERO Dresser
original vintage,
in walnut wood
inlaid and ebonized.
PERIOD
First half
of the nineteenth century
MODEL
Dresser dresser
with three drawers
MATERIALS
Walnut wood inl...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire period commode, with black and brass accents, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, with case which houses th...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A 19TH Century Blue Painted Commode
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
An early nineteenth century blue painted Empire commode with three drawers, bronze lion mask handles, all supported on simulated crocodile feet, with black marble ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Georgian Era Bow Front Chest of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow front chest of drawers from the Georgian Era, c.1810, featuring a bowed top with a grooved beaded trim around the facing top edge, over a frieze of three beaded lo...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Gustavian dresser or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example having a birch ve...
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare French Empire period chest of drawers, in walnut wood with keyholes and gilded brass handles, the chest of drawers has two drawers and a top secret at the top, the sides are f...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example features...
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Palazzi Dell'Arte Cantù Console Table Mid-Century Design 1950's
Located in Taranto, IT
Palazzi Dell'Arte Cantù Console Table Mid-Century Design 1950's.
All-wood frame, brass details, glass top.
The item is in good conservative condition, there is no structural defect...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Inlaid Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a stunning chest. The inlay is incredible.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Ico Parisi Console Table Mid-Century Design Modernism 1950's
Located in Taranto, IT
Ico Parisi Console Table Mid-Century Design Modernism 1950's.
All-wood frame, glass top, unfortunately the frame has been painted. but it is an excellent restoration project because...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Cherry wood.
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1830
Cherry Wood
This Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherrywood dates from 1830. With a length of 60 cm, a width of 107 cm and ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Louis XV style chests of drawers in lacquer and bronze. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV and Asian style “sauteuse” chests of drawers, in lacquer and gilt bronze, with their marble tops, lacquer decorated with landscapes composed of pagodas, trees, bridg...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Early 19th century Gustavian inlaid elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this profusely inlaid gustavian period commode circa 1800.
Large selection of wood craft techniques using elm, walnut, ebony, satinwood and various fruitwood...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Early Oak Chest From France, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Chest From France, Circa 1800. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Fantastic patina and use.
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Early 1800s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
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
American Bow Front 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 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
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 1950s T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chests For John Stuart
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s T.H. Robsjohn - Gibbings for John Stuart chests, on wheels. Needs refinishing.
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1950s Vintage 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
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
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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