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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Art Nouveau
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1855. We are pleased to offer this piece for sale.  Profusely using birch root veneers on every surface. Matched birch veneers used which span ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

British Military Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form in two sections. The top with brass corners and two over one long drawer. The lower case with two drawers. Toupie feet. Recessed flush brass handles.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Painted Five Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English painted bowfront chest of drawers with wooden handles. Chest features two small drawers on top of three spacious drawers. Painted light blue. Perfect chest to be...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Victorian burl walnut chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers This Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers was made circa 1870. Burr walnut chests of drawers were made in limited numbers in the Victorian pe...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th century Swedish burr birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish birch root chest of drawers circa 1880. 4 equal proportioned drawers, each veneered in birch root.  Typical with scandinavian furniture of this period in that t...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

FINE PAIR OF ALTHORP SPENCER HOUSE FLAMED HARDWOOD SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored Althorp Spencer House Flamed Mahogany chest of drawers, des...
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb large oak and pine chest of drawers, with two short over three long drawers. Original brass hoop handles to each drawer all raised upon turned bun feet. In untouched condi...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle & Leaf decoration. Beaded Detail Beneath, 2 Doors with ...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers. This Chest of Drawers Features 6 Ash Lined Drawers with Turned Knobs. The Top 3 Drawers Having Decorative Timbers. Circa 1860 An Extra Feature of...
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1860s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Chest, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Five Drawers Retaining Original Turned Wooden Knobs, Raised On Original Plinth ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Fine Quality Large Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers from circa 1900, An
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
This Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating back to around 1900, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and generous proportions. Ensuring stability, there are no loose joints...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drapers Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really useful 19th C chest of four drapers drawers. Lovely architectural handles. 1890. Reference: 8254 Dimensions 67.5 inches (171 cms) Wide 34 inches...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Continental Haberdashery Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderfully presented bank of haberdashery drawers in limed oak with a generous thick plank top. Six unusually large smooth-running frieze drawers with original brass loop handles...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Victorian Tall Boy Chest Drawers Serpentine 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Circa 1900 This chest of drawers stands upon splay feet with a shaped apron. Having an arrangement of 6 graduated oak lined drawers. The drawer ...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

Period Victorian Wellington Chest Blonde Oak
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Wellington Chest is Raised upon a Plinth Base. Having an Arrangement of 8 Oak Lined Drawers. Featuring Carved Corbels. This Chest Has a Typical Wellington Locking System. Histor...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Brass

Antique Victorian Style Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique Wellington chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstand...
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1930s British Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top circa 1870. Stunning french commode of grand proportions beautifully veneered in palisander from the rosewood fa...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Paint

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

Antique Victorian Oak Country House Hall Umbrella Stand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large antique Victorian oak country house entrance hall stand, by the world renowned cabinet maker Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1890 in date...
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1890s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

1900s Haberdashery counter, 4metres, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Early 1900s haberdashery counter with internal shelves from an old British textile factory. Almost 4m long. Solid wooden top, sides and shelves. Ideal kitchen island. Perfect for r...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid maltese commode circa 1850. Delightful maltese inlaid commode of small proportions. Inlaid and cross banded with various exotic woods.  Star motif to...
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Mid-19th Century Maltese Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top is made from two boards, and follows down to simple sides. The case has two smaller drawers over two larger drawers and has a...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Miniature Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century mahogany miniature bow fronted chest of drawers, with moulded mahogany cross banded top, above two short over three long drawers, fitted with turned rosewood knobs...
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Brass

English Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C English bowfront chest of drawers. 1840. Reference: 8201 Dimensions 43 inches (109 cms) Wide 22 inches (56 cms) Deep 42 inches (107 cms) High
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers This is an unusual piece of Victorian Furniture it is a tall chest of 5 deep graduated drawers, the draw...
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1890s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Beautiful high grade pattern and Colouration to the wood, original back and handles. Bottom drawer built into the plynth...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Beautiful Intricately Carved Oak Victorian Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully carved impressive Victorian oak dresser or sideboard having lots of storage including two top drawers, two paneled doors with interior storage, and one large bottom drawe...
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1940s American Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

Early 20th Century Widdicomd Tiger Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Widdicomd Solid Genuine Tiger Mahogany Serpentine front commode Chest of drawers on Wheels. Deep Dovetail drawers working flawlessly. Matching mirror available...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Burl Walnut Welling Chest Drawers Irish Provenance Sir Thomas KellyKenny
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning example of an early Victorian Burl Walnut Welling Chest of traditional form and wonderful provenance, circa mid Nineteenth Century and possibly of Irish manufacture. Flanked by twin lockable pilasters enclosing seven graduated drawers with mahogany lined drawers and original turned handles, this wonderful piece ends on a square platform base. Condition: Superb condition with no losses, no evidence of repairs, recently professionally re-polished. Lock and key are present and working, all drawers are very smooth to use. Height: (overall as shown) 50.75” (129cm). Width: 22.5” (57cm). Depth: 16.5” (42cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Provenance: From the collection of The Boer War General, Irishman Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny, the first Irish Catholic...
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Late 18th Century English Early Victorian 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 faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and sits atop a case with simple paneled sides and faux bamboo molding at the bottom of t...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Widdicomb Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Mirror on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Widdicomd Mahogany Serpentine front commode Chest of drawers with detachable Mirror on Wheels. Measures 45" in width, 23" in depth and 34" in height and 68" ta...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian 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 pitch pine chest of drawers with faux bamboo decorative accents. The top is made from Carrara marble, sitting on top of a lovely case. The case has paneled sides with ...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Antique French Ormolu Marble Top Santos Wood Bedside Cabinets Locker Nightstands
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Identical Pair of French bow front Santos Mahogany with well veined marble topped Bedside Lockers Nightstands of outstanding quality, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, made by Edinburgh Cabinet Makers J & T Scott 10 George Street. Each with a single pull-out drawer above a single hinged door opening to reveal a single moveable shelf. These beautiful pieces are raised on four turned tapering supports, complete with their original well veined cream marble tops Condition: Superb condition with no losses, no evidence of repairs, both drawers are very smooth to use. Height: (overall as shown) 34” (86.5cm). Width: 18.75” (47.5cm). Depth: 15.25” (39.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD ANTIQUES...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
Located in Accrington, GB
Huge antique chest of drawers dating to the early Victorian period. The chest is made from solid mahogany, satin wood banding, turned ebony handles ...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

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

English 1890s Off White Pine Commodes with Four Graduating Drawers and Pull-Outs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English pine commodes from circa 1890 with antique off white painted finish, pull-out drawer followed by four graduating ones, and carved b...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Victorian walnut bedside chests
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of Victorian walnut bedside chests Each drawer is fitted the original turned walnut handles. Running down each front corner is a very attractive moulding. In the Victorian perio...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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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