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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: George III
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

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Walnut

Art Deco 1920's Chest of Two Drawers Walnut and Satinwood with Ebonised Inlay
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco two drawer chest on tapered legs. Australian walnut veneered with ebonised and satinwood inlay and original brass handles with ivorine shell detail. All of our furnitur...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Walnut

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy oval chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Brass

Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Geometric Pattern circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage freestanding chest or commode with 4 ( four ) drawers from various walnut veneers in geometric pattern Vienna circa 1925. An amazing and great new arrival, this ches...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

British Vintage Dressing Chest in Oak, 1920s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality, 1920's oak dressing chest Complete with a mirror and barley twist supports and legs There are three drawers altogether The matching wardrobe and bed is available...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Art Deco Pair Of Italian Wooden Nightstands
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pecul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany chest on stand having a quality mahogany rectangular top with a moulded edge above two short over two long drawers crossbanded in satinwood with o...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Swedish Marquetry Chest
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s Swedish Art Deco chest made of inlaid elm with rosewood and walnut veneer. having stylized geometric details, square legs, and three drawers.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany inlaid bow front chest of 4 drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow front top crossbanded in satinwood and a reeded edge above two short and two long figured mahogany oak lined bow fronted drawers...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

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

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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

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Mahogany

Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date. The curvaceous serpentine chest is made from the finest quality flame mahogany. The top features a moulded edge, it has four long graduated drawers above a shaped apron and it is raised on splayed bracket feet. Fitted with decorative brass handles and with working locks and key. This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 98 x width 117 x depth 62 Dimensions in inches: Height 38.6 x width 46.1 x depth 24.4 Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century Furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage chest of drawers by TriBond Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut veneer, three dovetailed drawers, and small tapered legs. Matching nightstands an...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of Drawers by De Coene Frères
Located in London, GB
A mahogany and brass mounted chest of drawers by de Coene Frères. Belgium, 1940s
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers. It features two smaller drawers above three full-length drawers with original brass swan neck handles and decorative brass escutcheons on the lower drawers. Carved fluted pillars, in the classical style, flank either side of the drawers with the whole chest sitting on simple ogee bracket...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mahogany Chatol / Commode with Intarsia, Danish Empire Style, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A magnificent chatol / chest of drawers, crafted in the eminent Empire style of the 19th century. Adorned with exquisite intarsia detailing, this piece is a testament to the artistry...
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19th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. Made in England, dating from C.1800. Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Art Deco, Intarsia Chest of Drawers in Birch, Swedish Grace, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
This fine chest of drawers is a stylish furniture piece crafted from birch wood, embodying the sleek lines and a graceful buidling motif characteristic of the Art Deco era. It featur...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Pine

Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco walnut burl dresser with lacquered drawers and feet 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant chest of drawers from the 1930-1940s in walnut burl with black lacquered feet and four wide, sturdy drawers decorated with brass and clear plastic handles. The cabinet thank...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
Located in Skipton, GB
A good Oak Tallboy, or chest-on-chest of small proportions. The upper section has moulded dentil cornice, over one long, two short and three further long drawers. The base section wi...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Art Deco dresser with four drawers 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Chamber dresser made circa 1940 entirely of wood with four large, sturdy drawers. The cabinet lends itself well to all kinds of environments thanks to its small size and soft, gentl...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period. It is of fantastic quality with a love...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Unique Art Deco chest of drawers with brass fittings
Located in Greven, DE
Discover the timeless beauty of Art Deco with our unique chest of drawers! Handcrafted with attention to detail, it combines sophisticated design with high-quality materials. The sem...
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Macassar, Lacquer, Mahogany

Art Deco Marble Top Walnut Commode, French c.1930's
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning example of an Art Deco French Commode, in a highly character grain walnut timber. The marble top id a green with white speckled variety and the feet are also t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1940's Cerused Sideboard by Huntington Chair Corp
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean Modernist lines, a gorgeous dresser or sideboard dating from the 1940's, produced by Huntington Chair Corp - Huntington, West Virginia. Oak grain in cerused finish gives it a u...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco walnut-root dresser with four drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant and refined walnut briar dresser from the early 1940s, Italian production of high quality and workmanship. Linear design and small size with proportions ideal for any kind o...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mahogany chest of drawers with burgundy glass top 1950s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Refined 1950s Art Deco chest of drawers or sideboard upholstered in mahogany burl with carved profiles and rose brass bow handles. The burgundy glass top is vintage original, note t...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Art Deco Cherry Red Parchment Chest of 14 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco chest of drawers was produced in Italy in the 1950s. The structure is in black lacquer, while the 14 drawers are covered with cherry red parchment. The top is in black...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Art Deco chest of drawers in walnut burl and mahogany 1940s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant walnut burl and mahogany dresser from the early 1940s, Italian production of high quality and workmanship. Linear design and small size with proportions ideal for any kind o...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Walnut

Cassettone in radica con maniglie in ottone e plastica decorata
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegante comò da camera in radica con profili ebanizzati e quattro ampi e robusti cassetti. I primi due cassetti dispongono di serratura funzionante con un'unica chiave, da notare l...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO CHEST OF DRAWERS A French Art Deco Chest produced in France around 1925, it has four concave drawers with silvered pull handles, it has been carefully restored and fu...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers in Black stone marquetry by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers is made of black stone marquetry with shagreen details on the top and the legs. It has four drawers. The handles are made in lost wax cast brass with an antic b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Miniature Chest of 3 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany miniature chest of 3 drawers having a quality crossbanded figured mahogany top above 3 mahogany cockbeeded drawers with original turned kn...
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular bow front top over two over three graduated long drawers. Splayed French feet.
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Bernhardt Commode Chests or Nightstands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of rich mahogany veneered commodes, chest of drawers, or nightstands made by Bernhardt. The three drawer chests feature parchment style leather wrapped fronts with nick...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, 18th century with restorations. Having a rectangular two board top with thumb molded front and side edges, two top drawers and 3 lower drawers, ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 18th Century George III Brass Mounted Mahogany Chiffonier
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century George III Brass Mounted Mahogany Chiffonier. England, 1760-1800. Measures: 36" H, 48.5" W, 13.75" D
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gorgeous Art Deco Chest
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your home decor with this stunning lacquered Rosewood Art Deco tall chest, a piece that beautifully marries vintage glamour with modern sophistication. Comprising five spacio...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Art Deco Impressive Walnut Chest Of Five Drawers, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and beautifully figured Walnut original Art Deco chest of drawers which dates to the 1930's. Five generously sized drawers which are venee...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

André Arbus Rare and Important Semanier with Stunning Inlays 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important semanier with drop down front at top, in cherry with impressive inlays and exquisite brass pulls and trim, by André Arbus, France 1950's. Drop down compartment at ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful Macassar veneer
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful little chest of drawers with very elegant macassar veneer and brass handles. The chest of drawers has three drawers and is equipped with round brass handles. The surface wa...
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer, Macassar

Italian Art Deco Commode in Walnut and Macassar
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ITALIAN ART DECO COMMODE This exceptional Art Deco Commode from 1930s Italy, boasting a very stylish design that combines walnut with intricate Macassar ebony inlay detailing. Its fo...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Macassar, Walnut

Art Deco Stylish Burr Walnut Chest Of Four Drawers, English c1930's
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of four drawers originating from England and dating to the 1930's. It has stunning walnut veneers with original Art Deco handles in twisted chrome....
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted chamfer corners and Greek key cornice. Bottom chest has three graduated drawers stan...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressive 18th century George III Chippendale string inlaid serpentine front mahogany chest of drawers. Chest features four long drawers with original brass handles embossed with l...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Art Deco Impressive Walnut Chest Of Six Drawers, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and beautifully figured Walnut original Art Deco chest of drawers which dates to the 1930's. Six graduated generously sized drawers which ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bakelite, Walnut

Pair of White Lacquer Art Deco Chests with Nickeled Pulls by Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco/Hollywood pair of chest of drawers were handmade by the illustrious American producer, Charak Modern, circa 1942. It features the Fine level of craftsmanship an...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Enamel, Nickel

Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of Art Deco burr walnut bedside cabinets. They were made in England, they date from the 1920-30’s. The quality is outstanding, they have stunn...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, the top having five graduated drawers (two short over the long), above the base having a further three drawers, raised ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of French Art Deco Bedside Chests in Sycamore
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
PAIR OF ART DECO BEDSIDE CHESTS An exceptional quality pair of three drawer bedside chest of drawers each having three drawers rounded corners and beading detail and raised on a sho...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Sycamore

Art Deco walnut burl dresser with three drawers 1940
Located in Premariacco, IT
Peculiar chest of drawers from the early 1940s in walnut burl with three large, sturdy drawers. The cabinet has been oil and shellac polished, shows normal marks due to age and use....
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Art Deco Walnut Commode by Michel Dufet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
WALNUT COMMODE BY MICHEL DUFET An exceptional and rare commode by Michel Dufet produced in France in c1925, in Walnut on Oak, having inlayed contrasting walnut in diamond form, reede...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Spectacular Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish Art Deco Italian walnut chest of four drawers dating to the 1930's. It has stunning walnut veneers and great original Art Deco handles...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS Transport yourself to the 1930s with this stunning French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers. Its elegant design ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Commode by Majorelle c1920
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
COMMODE BY MAJORELLE A stunning French Art Deco Commode from the 1920s by Majorelle! This exquisite piece features solid carved wood with intricate geometric and flower motifs, comb...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Circa 1760-80 George III Period Slant Front Bureau, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1760-80 George III period slant front bureau, English. Deep rich Cuban mahogany timbers. The interior is well fitted with 4 valanced pigeon holes above 2 long drawers, flanked ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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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