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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Immerse yourself in the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of the 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode, a stunning piece that pays homage to the distinct...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Japanese antique wooden wabisabi drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce you to a rare Japanese wooden drawer that gives you a wabi-sabi feel.
This is a medicine shop drawer built from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (aroun...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode is a stunning testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined taste of the Louis Philippe era.
King Louis Philippe, w...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV style. Lion's heads on the handles.
France, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century Louis XVI Style Limed Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style limed oak 4 drawer chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular top with molded front and side edges and a serpentine shaped front edge, 4 serpentine sh...
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
STUNNING FLAMED HARDWOOD HOWARD & SON'S SERPENTINE FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare large Howard & Son’s 1880 fully stamped Flamed Mahogany Serpentine fronted chest of draw...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Chest with Doors, late 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Chest with two doors and four panels with inlays and iron bands as well as handles on the sides. The chest stands on pressed ball feet and is fitted with a shelf inside.
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers
sku 1813
W188 x D55 x H78 cm.
Weight 84 kg
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in the 19th century, the Louis Philippe commode exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. This exquisite piece of French furniture epitomizes the neoclassical styl...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Experience the timeless allure of the 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode, showcasing the exquisite artistry of book-matched walnut veneer. Crafted to perfection, this commode...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Rare Mid Century Modern Rosewood Gentlemen's Chest with Lucite Base by Modernage
Located in Asheville, NC
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this hard-to-find piece from the Mid-Century Modern era. Crafted from luxurious rosewood and featuring a sleek lucite base, this g...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Chest of Drawers model 4601, Simon Fussell for Kartell, Italy 70s
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice black chest of drawers designed by Simon Fussell for Kartell Italy
This is model 4601 3-5
In very good conditions
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features charming typical campaign handles as well two carrying handles on both its sides.
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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique English Edwardian Circa 1900 Painted Pine Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
This Antique English Edwardian stately chest of drawers is made of pine and sits on oversize turned feet, adding a unique addition to your home decor. The dresser overall has the app...
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th century Swedish chest of drawers ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a lovely Swedish chest of drawers, pinewood, blue/green old paint ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
19th century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality 19th century chest of drawers in the regency taste ready for everyday use. Straight design with ebonised stringing t...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Painted Louis XVI Style chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style painted chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular faux marble painted top, two top drawers and two full length lower drawers with brass pulls, painte...
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Small French Louis XVI Commode With Marble Top
Located in Charlottesville, VA
The perfect bedside commode . Brass accents and a marble top.
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Three Drawer Directoire Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Our favorite style. We love these Directoire pieces. Nice clean lines.
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Chests of Drawers with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this elegant pair of antique painted chests of drawers as nightstands on either side of a master bed, or place them in an entryway or living room. Crafted in France circa 1870, e...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Italian Painted Chinoiserie Commode
By Delft
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century painted commode , with later hand painted decoration in the Delft manner, with chinoiserie details. This elegant blue and white painted chest of drawers, will make...
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19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Auxiliary Table Commode Napoleon III Style Burgundy marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind French auxiliary furniture, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period in precious woods and with marquetry, originating in an important Parisian workshop in the mid-19th cent...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A Fine chest with four drawers in bookmatched, crotch West Indies mahogany with serpentine front and resting on carved slipper feet. Features a serpentine top in quarter-sawn sapele ...
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1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
A 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted & Marquetry Bombé Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry Bombé two-drawer commode with a Royal veined yellow marble top. The serpentine body wit...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV 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
Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest-Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style carved walnut figural Cassone chest-trunk. The ornately carved chest, also known as a marriage chest, with ...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Four-Drawer Commode with Gilded Busts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood four-drawer commode from the 19th century with ebonized columns, carved giltwood female busts and tapered legs. Experience the grandeur of 19th-cen...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand ' Les Arcs'
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
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
Materials
Wood
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
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
Materials
Plastic
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden drawer made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (1868-1920) in Japan.
This was originally a drawer for storing Chinese medicine, etc., and was used in dr...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marquetry Commodes, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted floral marquetry Bombé commodes with marble-top. The later serpentine Beige Perlato marble tops above a con...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Black Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish chest of drawers in black painted pine wood, top with profiled edge.
Three drawers with canted sides and tapered feet.
Restored, drawers function with two brass pulls on each...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Chests by Baker, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Handsome solid brass hardware mark the drawers. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American 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
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers,
1825-1830, Northern Germany
Mahogany
,,The Biedermeier period was an era in Central ...
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
1860s English George III Drop Front Desk with Original Walnut Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the historic charm of our circa 1860s English George III Drop Front Desk, beautifully hand-crafted from a combination of walnut, brass, and inlay veneers. This piece has been...
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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
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 4 cockbeaded drawers, the top drawer being the largest. The chest is supported on replaced bracket feet. ...
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1820s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1850. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 91 cm / width 114 cm...
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1850s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large, antique chest of drawers, Germany, around 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Large antique chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century, Germany.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 139 cm / width ...
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1890s German Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut Secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870.
Good quality 4 drawer chest of the drawers, with the top drawer pulling out to become a fitted secretaire writing su...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Side Cabinet Mahogany Chest 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Early Victorian Mahogany 2 Door Side Cabinet.
This Cabinet Stands Upon a Plinth Base.
Circa 1850
The Cabinet Having 2 Panelled Doors Which Feature Flame Mahogany Timbers which Open...
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1850s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Massive Spanish 19th Century Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive Spanish 19th century shop counter is over 14 feet long (14’-5 ¼”long). The top of this table is made of four wide plank solid walnut boards that boast incredible patina ...
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19th Century Spanish Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
English Two over Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English two over three drawer chest, this mahogany chest has beautiful grain and proportions. The graduated drawers have swan neck brass pulls with reticulated back plates ( not or...
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1830s English 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
French 1890s Louis XVI Style Three-Drawer Commode with Rounded Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style wooden cherry fruitwood commode from the late 19th century, with three drawers and fluted motifs. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th centur...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
2 Drawer Mahogany 19th Century French Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome two drawer chest. The marble is a nice touch.
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century George III Mahogany Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pretty mahogany chest. It has reeded columns .
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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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