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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: George III
Nouveau Collection / CII5 Commode from Stained Birch Wood
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Birch

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

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century chest of drawers from France. The marble top is made from Carrara marble and has been replaced. This piece has four drawers all with faux bamboo applied moldings turne...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top has been replaced with Carrara marble, and sits upon the case, which is made of pitch pine. The chest has four drawer...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

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

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

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

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is new and is made from Carrara marble. The sides of the chest are simple and paneled , and are finished at the bott...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

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

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

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

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

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 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

Art Nouveau Baltic Pine Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau-style chest of drawers with mirror, made in the 1930s of Baltic pine. Five large drawers and three smaller upper vanity drawers. Original Art Nouveau pull...
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1930s Latvian Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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

Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910. Very good condition, after renovation. dimensions height 77 cm width 74 cm depth 43 cm
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1910s Norwegian Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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

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

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Walnut

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

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Oak

Antique chest of drawers - helper, Germany, early 20th century. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1920, Western Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 154 cm / width 110 cm / depth ...
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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

19th-C. French Faux Bamboo Pine & Marble Chest / Commode
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This exquisite late 19th-century French commode is a testament to the elegant aesthetic movement that captivated the era. Crafted from the finest pitch pine, this piece exudes timele...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

18th C. George III Coromandel Lacquer Commode, Sourced by Albert Hadley
Located in Southampton, NY
George III Coromandel Lacquer Commode with Later Top & Later Handles. Sourced by repute by Albert Hadley from Mallet. A handsome English commode from the Late 18th Century made in Co...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
George III Irish mahogany tallboy This George III Irish mahogany tallboy was made circa 1790. Irish tallboys are set apart from the British chest on chests...
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1790s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of George III Mahogany Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Open Box Return - A veneered and crossbanded chest of drawers with a concave profile, the reeded top above five graduated drawers raised on fluted legs. The top drawer with phone cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb quality George III Chippendale period serpentine-fronted chest of drawers. English, c. 1770. Why we like it A most perfect embodiment of the Chippendale taste: superb quali...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale having a molded top over four drawers with a brush slide, resting on molded bracket fe...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1760 BURR WALNUT GEORGE III BANK / CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime George III circa 1760 Burr Walnut bank of drawers Please note the delivery fee lis...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine chest in figured mahogany of an original colour and patina. Good features include the brushing slide, canted corners with blind fret a...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Rare Tall and Narrow Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A Wonderful Mahogany Chest of Drawers This is a lovely tall and narrow 18th century and later mahogany chest of drawers. It was originally sold by G D Blay Antiques, on 25th Septemb...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

English George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Form Bedside Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive English inlaid mahogany bedside commode of serpentine form, the front panel embellished with a well-executed satinwood inlaid conch shell. The sides and back consist of...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Boxwood

1900s Art Nouveau French Chest of Drawers, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare early 20th century chest of drawers in walnut and deploy carved and bronze hardware, four rounded legs and two lower open sections.
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A walnut feather banded chest of drawers in exceptional condition. Two short over three graduating drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on bracket feet with a shapely...
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18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
 A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished interior rests on pull out lopes, above an arrangement four graduating drawers with pi...
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1760s European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Brass

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C English painted oak and pine chest of drawers. 1790. Reference: 8202 Dimensions 42.5 inches (108 cms) Wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) Deep 42 inches (107 cms) High
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive George III period, late 18th century mahogany chest of drawers. Rectangular moulded top above three long graduated drawers with the original brass ring handles. This ch...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut corners, with four graduated drawers, orginal brass handels and bracket feet. English, ...
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Late 18th Century French George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Art Nouveau Small Wooden Cabinet by Majorelle, France, Signed
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique French Art Nouveau wood commode or nightstand was designed by Louis Majorelle and made in Nancy, France circa 1910-1920. This exceptional, museum-quality cabinet ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Circa 1800 English George III Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English George III period straight front chest of drawers, c.1800. 2 over 3 drawer form, raised on French splay feet. Choice veneers. Reproduction pulls in original holes (plus plugs...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique George III Hepplewhite Bow Front Dressing Table Circa Early 1800s
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique George III era Hepplewhite bow front dressing table, ca. 1810,. Mahogany with contrasting boxwood banding and original rondelle lion head brasses. Also includes original w...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental particular Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and nightstands in solid walnut, applied olm root and marble top. Restored and polished with wax....
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

George III Figured Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest Circa 1760s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine George III , figured mahogany chest on chest dating to the 1760s , In excellent antique condition. superb colour & patina. Fluted canted corners to either side of the drawe...
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Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality figured mahogany caddy top with boxwood inlay stringing above 4 figured mahogany cockbeeded oak lined ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb eclectic Belle Époque / Rococo / Art Nouveau chest of drawers. In solid carved oak with red marble top and brass handles. It has 4 drawers including 1 “secret” drawer. Keys pr...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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

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Brass

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Walnut and Black Marble Top Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous pair of high-end, antique Austrian art nouveau walnut nightstands / pot cupboards with original black marble tops. Note the stunning curvilinear accents on the feet, door ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany bedside cabinet table commode in original condition and with original finish. In very good antique condition with some minor stress cracks as is typical of a piec...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow fronted shape top with a beaded edge above two short and three long cockbe...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over two over three drawers, brass bail handles. Bracket feet.
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Beautiful Antique 18th Century Oak Chest Of Five Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful antique 18th century chest of five drawers , made by two short and three long drawers with brass swan handles standing on shapped ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice, above four graduated drawers, each with brass plate handles, flanked by canted corners. Below this, the base has a further three drawers, each with brass plate handles above large bracket...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top, circa 1780. With four graduated cockbeaded drawers and a pull-out slide. Retaining its original brass swan-neck handles, locks and key escutcheons. This very useful Georgian bachelor (or bachelor's) chest was designed with a pull-out slide for ironing and folding clothes...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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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