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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Early 1900s
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

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Wood

Exceptional Vintage Modern Walnut Ten-Drawer Chest by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning modern ten-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1980. Evidently from a limited production series, as research can find no examples like it. Stout, exquisitely crafted ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Ello Brass & Bronzed Mirror Tall Boy (X2)
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair available. Brass and bronzed mirror tall boy or bar cabinet designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture for their Regency Imperial collection circa 1985. One-piece unit styled as a chest on chest. Double doors above three drawers. Upper cabinet has had a wood vertical divider installed. Top, door and drawer faces are clad in bronzed mirrored glass with gilt brass escutcheons and pulls. Sides of case clad in polished brass sheet...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode. Circa 1900 Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style elements creates a unique juxtaposition of curves and classical details. The result is a...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden in the early 20th century. T...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

Small Chest of Drawers - Commode
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique Louis XVI style commode with 4 drawers and decorative carvings - beautiful patina on the small painted commode - perfect for the hallway, bedroom or living room.
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair French Bedside Chests Antique Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets. These Cabinets Stand Upon Elegant Shaped Legs. One Cabinet Features 3 x oak Lined Drawers. The 2nd Cabinet Features 1 x Oak Lined Drawer and a...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century. This stunning chest features a beautiful Verde Antico marble top, attractive ormolu mount...
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1980s French Empire Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

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

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Wood

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

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Brass

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

Italian 20th Century Memphis Style 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

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

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

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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

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Brass

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

Materials

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

Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer chest of drawers or commode USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 36"W ...
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1980s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1980s Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Evoke the breezy allure of coastal retreats with this pair of Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Chests of Drawers. Crafted with exquisite woven rattan detailing, these chests embody the l...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Commode en placage bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Commode en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
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1980s French Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Commode en bois vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Commode en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

LOVELY ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 GREEN PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS DEPICTING HORSE & RIDER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1900 hand painted chest of drawers depicting rather noble looking horses with t...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

"Ajax" chest of drawers manufactured by Benatti
Located in Conversano, IT
"Ajax" chest of drawers produced and designed in 1966 by Benatti. Very distinctive object with a rounded and curvy shape, made entirely of dark brown mirror lacquered wood. On the fr...
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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Century Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style scalloped front dresser or chest of drawers By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measure...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Century Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style scalloped front dressers or chests of drawers By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

A French Victorian six drawer pine dress makers table with brass handles
Located in London, GB
A French Victorian six drawer pine, dress makers table with deep proportions and brass handles.
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Commode Cabinet with 5 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Dresser Cabinet with 5 Drawers. Item features sunburst inlay throughout, floral bouquet inlay to door fronts, concave sides, 2...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful faux bamboo chest of drawers! Of French make, this piece has all the typical charm of that style. Lovely glow and patina in the wood, and the hand carved diamond ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Italian Brutalist Style Commode in Wood and Brass
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Brutalist style chest of drawers in ash wood and brass. With fantastic geometric embellishments which serve as the drawer pulls for each of the six drawers; with harmoniou...
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1980s Italian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Stylish Woven Bamboo Rattan Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish medium sized vintage chest of drawers made of bamboo and lacquered woven rattan having 3 drawers. Exterior drawer height: 8 1/4" Interior drawer height: 6 3/8"
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1980s Japanese Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Coastal Style Split Reed Dresser in the Betty Cobonpue's manner. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style Split Reed Rattan Dresser in the Betty Cobonpue's manner. Circa 1980s Features a chic rattan and split pencil reed design with rounded corners in a beautiful so...
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1980s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan, Reed

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality and is a useful size, with l...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Large Viennese Art Nouveau Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1900 - Lacquered Wood
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Viennese Art Nouveau Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1900 - Lacquered Wood
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Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 9...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers from around 1900, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers from around 1900, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak Dimensions: height 93 cm / width 101 cm / dep...
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Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Wicker and rush chest of drawers, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Wood and rattan chest of drawers, 1980 Product details Dimensions: 75 Lenght x 79 Height x 42 Depth cm
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1980s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wicker, Rush

Tommi Parzinger Iconic Studded Small Chest/Bedside Table 1981
Located in New York, NY
Small cabinet/chest/bedside table model 223S with 2 drawers in white lacquered mahogany with chrome studs and exquisite pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 198...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Ello Brass & Bronze Mirror Tall Boy
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair available. See our separate listing ref: LU886626203852. Brass and bronzed mirror tall boy or bar cabinet designed by O. B. Solie for...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality and is a useful size, with lots of s...
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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bedside Chests by Henredon, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood drawer...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash, Burl

Sideboard Parioli, Lodovico Acerbis, 1980
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lodovico Acerbis' Parioli sideboard is a work that flawlessly combines elegance and functionality. With its clean lines and contemporary design, it blends harmoniously into any home ...
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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chests or Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dressers or chests of drawers By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware. ...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Settimanale Chest of drawers / Tallboy by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, 1985
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 'Settimanale' chest of drawers designed by Matteo Thun and produced by Bieffeplast in small numbers in 1985. Composed from powder coated steel and featuring perforated drawer front...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Antique chest of drawers- sideboard from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique komdoa - helper from around 1900, Western Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 105 cm / width 137 cm / depth 5...
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Early 1900s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
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 Magnificent Theodore Alexander Chest...
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1980s Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s Rectangular chest of drawers entirely made of wood. On the front it has 2 sma...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dresser or chests of drawer By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: ...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest f Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Fine Quality Large Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers from circa 1900, An
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
This Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating back to around 1900, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and generous proportions. Ensuring stability, there are no loose joints...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dresser or chests of drawer By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: ...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional William & Mary style commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 36.25"W ...
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1980s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Eastern European Painted Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Eastern European painted three drawer chest, the top with two square panels , each with ring of flowers and foliate on a faux wood grain bac...
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Early 1900s Romanian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Steel

Victorian Tall Boy Chest Drawers Serpentine 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Circa 1900 This chest of drawers stands upon splay feet with a shaped apron. Having an arrangement of 6 graduated oak lined drawers. The drawer ...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Spruce Decorated Dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Comó decorated with floral motifs. Original hardware and handles, fir wood. Restored, good condition. Reference measurements at the frame. More pictures and information at customer'...
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Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fir, Wood

"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989
Located in Renens, CH
"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989. In 1989, the world famous Italian architect and designer Mario Botta designed the Robot 619 chest of drawers. Since then it h...
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Antique Louis XV-Style Commode with Marble Top: Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with our stunning antique Louis XV-style commode, a piece that reflects the exquisite craftsmanship of its time. Expertly constructed fro...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Dutch Pine Roll Top Cabinet Country House Style Original Scumbled paint C1900
Located in Southampton, GB
Very useful pine Roll Top Storage Cabinet with original, scumbled paint. Inside are 2 seperated compartments, used previously for fire kindlin...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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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