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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Victorian
Iconic Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A Classic and functional storage piece, with subtle geometry on the beveled drawers. This chest of drawers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Shagreen Stingray

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

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 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

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

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

Drawers Chest of Drawers "Checkered" Massiv Walnut Handmade
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
"Checkered" The special furniture, design and craft as eyecatcher! Solid chestnut walnut handmade straight lines become a relief here The individual checks are worked out by ha...
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Console, Cherry Wood, Brass Drawers, Handmade in Germany
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Console noble and extravagant. the oval body catches the eye. Made of solid cherry wood, the surface is treated with natural oil. 3 brass plates are integrated in the elegant shape. As with the furniture designer Eckehard Weimann, there is of course something special hidden: these 3 high-gloss brass plates are drawers, small but beautiful! Keys, cell phones and underwear can be stowed in it. the award-winning German furniture designer Eckehard Weimann is known for his unusual furniture...
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Mahogany Bank of 16 Apothecary Drawers
Located in Batley, GB
A very attractively worn mid 19th century bank of apothecary drawers. The mahogany drawers encased by a long dovetailed pine carcass and its original back. A well used piece that doe...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Large Victorian Two over Four Bow fronted Mahohany Chest Graduated drawers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large Victorian Two over Four Bow fronted Mahohany Chest Graduated drawers. Standing on turned legs, original handles. This exquisite antique chest of drawers exudes elegance and cha...
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Victorian Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Victorian solid Oak Commode / Chest of Drawers. Three functioning drawers with dovetail joints construction and nce patina. Measures 40" in...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode. Item featured carved marble backsplash with 2 small shelves, fruit carved drawer pulls, rolling casters, be...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Birds Eye Maple
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO CHEST OF DRAWERS A lovely little chest of drawers with four long drawers in Birdseye maple with string line inlay, brass drop handles standing on turned feet and ebonies de...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birdseye Maple

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

Italian Wall-Mounted Chest of Drawers in Cerused Chestnut and Green Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted cabinet, cerused chestnut, marble, brass, Italy, 1940s A charming chest of drawers of Italian origin and dating back to the 1940s, encapsulates the Art Deco flair of th...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

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

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from around the 1920-30’s. It is a great size and is of superb quality. There is lots of storage...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1870. Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers which has just been fully restored in our workshop. Scandinavian chest, which c...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Widdicomb Modern Original Figured Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb modern original Art Deco three-drawer commode with figured mahogany drawer fronts. Picture frame style casing with recessed curved front pli...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from around the 1920-30’s. It is a great size and is of superb quality. There is lots of storage...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

19th century burr walnut table top chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality mid 19th Century Victorian antique burr walnut table top chest of drawers that has three graduating mahogany lined drawers with fine turned walnut knob handles. It stand...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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

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

Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banker's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy in Aesthetic Period taste by Maple & Co, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Exceptional craftsman...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th century pair of Antique satin walnut bedside chests of drawers nite stands
Located in Chelmsford, GB
A wonderful pair of satin walnut bedside chests of drawers circa 1870 . The bedside chests are a original pair one have dummy drawers to reveal a cupboard with a single drawer above ...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th century art deco inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco chest of drawers, circa 1930. Dark stained birch outer frame. 3 graduating mahogany drawer fronts inlaid with birch and ebonized swags, fitted with brush steel ring...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Louise Art Deco Drawers Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu S.Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namely the Louise Semainier and Demi Louise Semainier which are part of the Louise Collection he created for Stephanie Odegard Crafted with utmost care and attention to detail, these Louis XVI Fleur De Lis are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you can choose the perfect one to match your individual style and taste. The use of high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship ensure that each Art Deco Louis XVI Fleur De Lis is not only beautiful but also a true piece of art. The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louis XVI Fleur De Lis are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the chair in a skin of copper, white bronze, brass or antiqued white bronze The metal finishes will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original luster. Overall, if you're looking for a piece of furniture that combines luxury, comfort, and style, then the Art Deco Louis XVI Fleur De Lis is an excellent choice. With its distinctive curved profile and multiple finish options, this Chair set is sure to elevate the look of any room it is placed in, and be a beloved addition to your home for years to come. The images shown in this listing are shot in different lighting conditions and/or are 3D illustrations. We encourage our customers to please request a sample or a full sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Drawers...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namely the Louise Semainier and Demi Louise Semainier which are part of the Louise Collection he created for Stephanie Odegard Crafted with utmost care and attention to detail, these Louis XVI Fleur De Lis are made to order and are available in twelve metal clad finishes, ensuring that you can choose the perfect one to match your individual style and taste. The use of high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship ensure that each Art Deco Louis XVI Fleur De Lis is not only beautiful but also a true piece of art. The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louis XVI Fleur De Lis are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the chair in a skin of copper, white bronze, brass or antiqued white bronze The metal finishes will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original luster. Overall, if you're looking for a piece of furniture that combines luxury, comfort, and style, then the Art Deco Louis XVI Fleur De Lis is an excellent choice. With its distinctive curved profile and multiple finish options, this Chair set is sure to elevate the look of any room it is placed in, and be a beloved addition to your home for years to come. The images shown in this listing are shot in different lighting conditions and/or are 3D illustrations. We encourage our customers to please request a sample or a full sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Nouveau Dressers...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Credenza Fleur De Lis Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Buffet Sideboard Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleur De Lis Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Smooth White Bronze by Paul M.
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Brass
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Louise Art Deco Sideboard Fleur De Lis Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Credenza Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Credenza Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul M.
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Credenza Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Credenza Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Louise Art Deco Credenza Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul M.
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Louise Art Deco Apothecary CabinetsFleur De Lis Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Sideboard Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Chest of Drawers Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Semainier Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Antique and Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 and double chests — tallboys and highboys, which were essentially one chest on top of another — 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. 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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