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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: Early 1900s
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

Materials

Oak

Thomas O’Brien for Hickory chair co. Empire dresser.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an American Empire style Chest drawers by the Hickory chair Company. This beautiful chest has its original hardware and the top two drawers are uniquely lined with felt for y...
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1990s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

Vintage Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Louis revival marble topped 'bombe' marquetry commode, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. This beautiful commode is made from walnut, wood and fea...
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1990s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Postmodern Tallboy / Chest of Drawers by Heals, c.1990
Located in Surbiton, GB
A chest of drawers produced by Heals in the 1990's. Made from solid cherry and featuring 4 wide and 6 small drawers (disguised as 18 small drawers), dovetail joints and brushed steel...
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1990s British Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Stunning Louis XV Marquetry Bureau Commode, circa 1900 -1X40
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in the opulence of 18th-century French design with this exquisite Louis XV marquetry bureau commode, crafted around 1900. Its graceful curves and intricate marquetry showcase...
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Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI Style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum-quality. There ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Handcrafted Quarter Sawn Oak Lingerie Chest, c. 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
English quarter sawn oak lingerie chest, c. 1900. Rare all handcrafted bonnet lingerie chest of warm toned oak with original brass hardware. It has...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

Chiffonier chest of drawers, France, around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chiffonier chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, France. Dimensions: height 101 cm / width 66 cm / depth 39 cm
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1990s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Walnut

Henkel Harris French Empire Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Empire of Louis Philippe style dresser or chest of drawers By Henkel Harris USA, 1990s Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with beveled marble top, and ori...
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1990s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Reform Black and Gold Chest of Drawers by Jonathan Adler
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Contemporary Reform Black and Gold Chest of Drawers by Jonathan Adler pictorials the designer's commitment to creating distincti...
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1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Campaign Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
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1990s French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass, 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

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

Materials

Walnut

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel. Ideal kitchen is...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Fir, Wood

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique French Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French inlaid marble top bedside chests. They were made in France and date from around the 1900-1920 period. The q...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French rustic oak chest of drawers 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The perfect combination of functionality and style with this beautiful oak chest of drawers, made in France around 1900. With three spacious drawers, fitted with brass handles, this...
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Art Nouveau dresser with five drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Early 20th-century dresser covered in briarwood with three large drawers and a pair of top drawers. It features onion feet, a worked edge, and a set of original period brass handles...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Mahogany Cane Commode by John Hutton for Donghia - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...
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1990s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Gorgeous Solid Cherry Signed Francesco Molon Marble Top Butlers Commode Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous butler's commode with a dropdown desk with cubbies. The commode is made of figured cherry with beautiful brass hardware and a great ma...
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1990s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel. Ideal kitchen is...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality, this sits on bracket feet, has canted ...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Arts & Crafts oak chests of drawers with iron handles.
Located in London, GB
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. An Arts and Crafts oak chest of drawers with hand-formed writhen iron handles and made from beautiful hand chosen quarter sawn wild grain oak.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Mahogany Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet Maison Jansen Louis XVI style chest or étagère. The nice bowed white marble top with a three-quarter pierced bras...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Jugendstil Anrichte/Kommode mit Intarsien, verm. Wien um 1905
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Kommode / Anrichte Entwurf: unbekannt, verm. Wien um 1905 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, verm. Wien um 1905 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 75 x 105 x ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian postmodern Chest of drawers bedside table in gray wood with pattern 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern Chest of drawers bedside table in gray wood with broken stripes pattern, 1990s Rectangular chest of drawers entirely in gray painted wood. Throughout the structure...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Turn of the Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An expressive patina gives this vintage wooden chest of drawers a unique personality. Built in France at the turn of the century, the original painted finish has been scraped away to...
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Superb Distressed Paint Decorated Louis XV Italian-Made Antique Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic time-worn distressed paint decorated commode that is designed in the Louis XV but made in Italy. The painting and distressed finish really give that beachy cottag...
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Early 1900s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Commode Luigi XV
Located in Foggia, FG
Commode Luigi XV Cassetti piccoli porta gioie e tre cassetti capienti nella parte inferiore Design sinuoso ed elegante Legno massello con maniglie in ottone Perfetto stato con...
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Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Antique Rosewood Empire Chest of Drawers with Vanity Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
52” x 25” x 35”H (without wheels); mirror adds 35”H A captivating representation of early Biedermeier design, influenced by the Empire era. This remarkable Biedermeier dresser exhib...
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Early 1900s American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table
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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Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Italian modern black white laminated Chest of drawers by Rasulo for BRF, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white laminated wood Chest of drawers by Prospero Rasulo for BRF, 1990s Square base chest of drawers in laminated wood. The structure is made up of 3 sheets ...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden c. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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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