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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 18th Century
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Georgian style burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is a useful size with lots ...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Period Late 1700's English Georgian Quarter Sawn Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Period Late 1700's English Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with the upper section comprised of 2 side by side drawers above 3 graduating drawers. Base section comprised of two si...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1930s Italian Bombé Chest of Drawers, Olive wood & Walnut Marquetry
Located in London, GB
This is a rare 1930s Italian Baroque style bombé chest of drawers with burl olive wood and burl walnut marquetry. The beautiful exaggerated curves and the elongated shape of the ches...
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1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is a very useful ...
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1930s British Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers, 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chest of drawers. 3 large drawers provide ample storage. Beautifully crafted piece of furniture with a sober and elegant design.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Late 18th-century Venetian Walnut Wood Dresser in the Louis XV Style
Located in Barletta, IT
Late 18th-century Italian Venetian Dresser in Walnut Wood, Louis XV Style. It features 3 large drawers with bronze handles and cabriole legs.
Origin: Italy, Veneto
Period: Late 18t...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
American Cherry Chest of Drawers with Flanking Fluted Quarter Columns, VA C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cherry five drawer chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted quarter columns, original brasses, and terminating on the original ogee bracket feet. Virg...
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Continental Table Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual 18th century walnut shaped table chest of drawers.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
An Empire style bachelor’s chest. Decorated on all sides with panels of feather crotch mahogany veneer, gilded rosettes, and fluting on the shoulders and legs. Inside are two shelves...
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1960s American Empire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
Located in Rovereta, SM
Carlo De Carli (Milan, 1910 - 1999) Drawer chest model D154 in white lacquered wood, brass knobs and prongs Manufacturing Sormani, Italy, 1963
Italian Mid-Century Dresser by the fa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired.
A stellar ex...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt for Thorald Madsen, Pair of Petite Teak Cabinets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of small chests of drawers in teak over birch. Slightly tapering body, brass pulls, and wonderful dark patina add to the overall elegance. A versatile size, the pair work well a...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Floral Etched Glass Italian Louis XV Style Mirrored Commodes Circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine and very glamorous pair of Louis XV style Italian -made Murano style small commodes or nightstands. This piece is in good condition with minor signs of age including p...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Pair Vintage Italian Mahogany 3 Drawer Side Chests with Black Legs & Brass Feet
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of mahogany three drawer sides chests date from the late 1950s / early 1960s. Chests are set on floating style black frames with X-form stretchers and brass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Gustavian chest of drawers, Sweden, 1780-1800.
This elegant chest of drawers is made of yew tree and has a mahogany veneer. Furthermore, it has its original bronze fittings and escut...
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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Dresser, Eastern France 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This unique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1780 and comes from Western France. The three drawer commode has a cherry veneer and is decorated with plum inlays on the ...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Paul McCobb Chest from the Irwin Collection for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This is one of the best well crafted and tightly tailored pieces by the iconic designer Paul MCobb . Featuring brass pulls and leg structure contrasting with the dark mahogany and ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Dark Wood Midcentury Modern Design Cabinet Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design dark wood and solid wood chest of drawers consisting of five large drawers and four small drawers, production Italy 1960s
Please note that the lchest...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Hand Painted Faux Marble Chest Chinoiserie Chest Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style Louis XV style chest with hand painted chinoiserie and faux marble top. I love this color! It unmarked and in very good condition with some choppiness to the p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers comes from Germany and dates back to around 1780-1800. It stands out for its beautiful variations of walnut veneer grains. The top of the ...
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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller.
In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chests in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing are by Kittinger and originate fr...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Italian Modern Parchment Chest, Sideboard Or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Parchment Chest, Sideboard Or Commode.
This stunning Italian Art Deco parchment chest consists of three small drawers above three larger drawers below in the manner of...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
20th Spanish Dresser in Carved Wood with Marble Top and Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish dresser from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in carved wood of great quality. Original marble top in excellent condition. Four dra...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Commode and 2 Tables, 1960, Material, Wood and Chromed Bronze, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Commodes and 2 tables.
year: 1960
Material: wood and chromed bronze.
Country: Italian.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If ...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Parchment Fitted Four Drawer Chest Signed N.E. Corengia
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Art Deco four drawer chest with rounded front and covered in parchment with fitted interior. Signed N.E. Corengia
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin
Low Oak Dresser by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Located in Dorchester, MA
Raymond Loewy designed this clean-lined dresser for the Mengel Furniture Company. Solidly constructed of a handsomely grained oak, it has four dr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1950
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful chests of drawers in characteristic Italian style of Aldo Tura, great patina of the color of goatskin, combined with a perfect amalgam of brass inserts. An excellent use of...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Unique Elaine Lustig Cohen Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Two-piece custom cabinet of birch with black-and-white lacquered fronts, designed by Elaine Lustig Cohen (1927-2016) circa 1961 for her own townhouse on the Upper East Side in New Yo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An 18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode with three drawers was built in France. The veneers of walnut and nutwood and ribbon inlays with lime wood and black bog oak on a spruce w...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers in Rosewood for Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher chest of drawers in rosewood with bass fittings. Made by master cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. Chest has four drawers.
Category
1940s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Period Art Deco Bedside Chests 1930s Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Bedside Cabinets.
These Stylish Cabinets Feature Wonderful Birds Eye Maple Veneers to the Fronts, Tops and Sides.
Each Cabinet Has 1 Interior Shelf a...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1940s Swedish Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers with Curved Edges
Located in London, GB
Functionality is a key aspect of this 1940s Swedish chest of drawers. The design provides ample storage space to fulfil your organizational needs while maintaining a streamlined and ...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent professionally restored vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Vintage Oak and Birch Wood Office Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Italian vintage office chest of drawers, made between the 50s and 60s in solid birch and oak.
Recently subjected to a complete restoration, it has 7 drawers that slide easily in the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Three-drawer chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers.
Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm teak wood tones.
This mid-century vintage furniture piece features 3 drawers, the first o...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Gorgeous Restored Three-Drawer Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer
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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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s.
It is of superb quality, it is a very large and useful size. There is lots of...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Inlaid Top Mahogany Wood Silver / Flatware Chest
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th Century Inlaid top mahogany wood Empire style silver chest / flatware. The Silver chest features a pull top opening cover , a pull down front surface...
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Mid-20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Casaccia by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare bedside table or storage unit in walnut designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1962.
it will fit perfectly in your bedroom or in the hall of an appartement thanks to ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960's Vintage Bureau Chest of Drawers
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original vintage bureau chest of drawers. This was made in England by the high end manufacturer Meredew, it dates from the ...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well figured American walnut
Four drawer chest
Supported by high bracket feet
Early open bale brass hardware
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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage British Colonial Campaign Style Gentleman's Wardrobe or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century interpretation of a British colonial campaign gentleman's wardrobe crafted in mahogany having a lush dark finish, brass hardware, plenty of storage and classic bracket fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Inlaid Walnut and Boxwood Italian Louis XV Style Dresser, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Moved and rounded furniture in Louis XV style veneered and inlaid in walnut and boxwood. Dresser of beautiful line and pleasant fu...
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1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
Superb Circassian Walnut Bronze French Empire 1780s Era Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, absolutely breathtaking Circassian Walnut with incredible contrasts of blacks and browns that are remiscient of rosewood. The piece features bronze figural carya...
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1780s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rare Model Charles Dudouyt Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Oak Sideboard
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare model Charles Dudouyt mid 20th Century French Art Deco oak sideboard.
French circa 1940
This fine sideboard is signed to the back by the great designer Charles Du...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rare rounded corner design Art Deco bedside cabinet in oak, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in London, GB
Chic elegance - iconic Art Deco design with beautiful rounded corners with three drawers terminating on a pedestal base. Beautiful patina and condition.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Hickory Manufacturing, Chests of Drawers, Hickory, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and hickory chests of drawers produced by Hickory Manufacturing, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 2 French Vintage Rosewood Marquetry and Marble Bedside Tables
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 Vintage French Louis XV Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands from the 50s
Cabinet Maker Masterpiece - Wonderful Rosewood Marquetry with floral Inlay Work.
Equipped wit...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Commode, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, richly inlaid in walnut, burl, maple and beech wood. Small chest of drawers of nice size and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style French Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style commode with serpentine front made of solid walnut with walnut veneer top and oak as a secondary wood. Two dovetailed drawers with brass hardware, no key. A n...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Hollywood Regency Studded Faux Leather Nightstand Table Campaign Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Studded Faux Leather Nightstand Table Campaign Chest. Item features faux leather wrapped wooden frame, white laminate top, 3 drawers, geometric patterned st...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers with original brass hardware and original marble top. Nice proportions with classic...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Century Mahogany Wood French Dresser with 2 Drawers, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser from the first half of the 20th century. Chest of drawers in mahogany wood of great quality. Furniture with two drawers of excellent capacity and service, equipped wit...
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1930s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Dresser Masonic 1931
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Spectacular Art Dèco Masonic Dresser made entirely of Walnut Burl with side profiles in Blonde Walnut striped.
Drawer fronts in Walnut Burl with St. Andrew's cross inlaid in Rosewood...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3 drawers
- Made in Denmark
- The item was carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Wood
Commode 6 tiroirs en palissandre - 60's
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique commode 6 tiroirs en palissandre datant des années 60.
Son sublime veinage lui donne un charme certain et son format pratique lui permet de se glisser partout.
Le couliss...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Chest of drawers in oak and wicker – France 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of drawers in oak veneer with wicker decoration on the front of the drawers.
France c.1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker, Oak
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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