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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Campaign
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 Rosewood tallboy chests, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosew...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Cassettiera in teak con 3 cassetti e 3 serrature
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile anni ‘60 con 3 cassetti. Questo pezzo unico cattura lo sguardo con le venature singolari e le sfumature cangianti del legno di radica che conferiscono alla cassettiera una per...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-Drawer Chests/ Nite Stands
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-drawer chests or nite stands..Superior quality and construction,, Dovetail drawers..Richly grained wood.. Beautif...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of superb quality and is a very useful siz...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Modern Campaign-Style Chest of Drawers in Custom Red Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the unique blend of style and functionality with our extraordinary vintage modern chest of drawers, designed in the distinguished campaign style. This piece is in great co...
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1960s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

1960s Vintage Modern Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of our extraordinary vintage modern chest of drawers, crafted in the distinguished campaign style from the 1960s. This piece is in excellent condition, beautifull...
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1960s North American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kai Kristiansen Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) in walnut, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured recently by Kai Kristiansen & Friends ApS, Denmark. The Entre serie was originally produced by Ak...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique yew wood military campaign secretaire chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is absolutely amazing, this is a very...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of commodes in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Søborg cabinetmakers. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Vintage Danish chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 4 drawers. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with drawers of 1960s Nordic manufacture. The teak frame gives the box a modern and elegant appearance as well as durability. The round gold metal handles add a touch of lux...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Scandinavian chest of drawers with desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Detail vintage oak secretaire. ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Small chest of drawers with four drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s teak cabinet with drawers A chest of drawers that embodies the essence of Scandinavian design with its teak frame, a wood characterized by a warm, rich tone that gives...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

PAIR OF DISTRESSED MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW WOOD SIDE TABLES WiTH DRAWERS TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood & brass mounted Military Campaign style side tables with drawers t...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

PAIR OF VINTAGE MiLITARY CAMPAIGN TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER TRAYS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Military Campaign tallboy chests of drawers which are brass mounted and come co...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of drawers/dressing table by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1960’s Sweden
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful Swedish chest of drawers and a dressing table as well designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, brass handgrips. Exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship. Condition Good, age r...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s. It is...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1860, a brass-bound teak chest made in two parts: the top section has a rectangular surface above a full drawer over two side-by-side dr...
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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest. Chest has two short drawers on top with three longer drawers underneath. Chest is made of two parts. Original brass hardware. Beautiful ...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Henning Korch, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Henning Korch, 1960s. Low Scandinavian Mid-Century modern five drawer dresser Model 103 "Alabama". Designed by Danish architect Henning Ko...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest This Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest was made circa 1870. Once an officer was commissioned and ready to embark on a tour overseas, he...
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1870s English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, they are b...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Lovelly Small Yew Wood Military Campaign Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood military four drawer bachelors chest , brass corners and brass handles , in good condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you hav...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mo...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Oak

English Mid 19th Century Teak Military Chest of Drawers in Two Parts
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century teak military chest of five drawers. This campaign chest comes in two parts for ease of movement on the battlefield. The feet are old replacements but corr...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Banded Walnut Brass Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Baker Campaign style chest of two generously sized drawers with handsome banded walnut top & front. Original brass hardware enhances striking walnut grains. Nice multifunctional stor...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Leather Bound Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather bound military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, the chest of drawers itself is Victorian and dates from around the 1890-1900 period. ...
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1890s British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1950s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
Located in Southampton, GB
1950s Danish teak chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik. A lovely small and practical piece with 4 drawers and solid teak handles and legs.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Campaign Style Six Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style six drawer chest or filing cabinet. Fits A4 and letter hanging folders. With brass hardware, drawers on runners and raised on bun fee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Danish Large Teak Chest of Drawers by Borge Mogensen for Soborg, 1950s
Located in Southampton, GB
1950s Danish teak large chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Børge Mogensen’s designs are often understated and beautifully made and this is a classic ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Swedish Grace Chest of drawers, Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning chest of drawers from the Swedish Grace period by Axel Einar Hjorth. Beautiful mahogany fronts and black marble top. Inlays with a classisict design, elaborately sculpted fe...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Holger Jensen chest of drawers for FDB, Denmark 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Holger Jensen chest of drawers in oak
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Cassettiera in teak degli anni '50
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile in teak anni ’60 con 5 cassetti. Questa cassettiera in teak emana un'aura di raffinata semplicità. I suoi cinque ampi cassetti offrono un generoso spazio di archiviazione per ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Teak chest of drawers with 4 drawers and lock
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with 4 drawers and lock. A chest of drawers with lines typical of mid-century Scandinavian design. Wood-carved handles add artistic detail and a unique personal touch to eac...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1960s Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the exceptional beauty and craftsmanship of our mid-century chest of drawers, expertly crafted from premium mahogany wood. This pair of vintage 1960s chests has been fully re...
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1960s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine chest of drawer, model no.234 in oak by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark. Eight drawers with fittings / handles made of brass. Incl. key. Børge Mogensen designed his Chi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece construction with brass hardware, featuring a uniqu...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960s Set of Two Small Fully Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dressers
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two small fully restored and refinished Danish teak dressers or nightstands. Two identical small teak dresser each with 4 drawers that will do well together in almost a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Vintage British Colonial Campaign Style Gentleman's Wardrobe or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century interpretation of a British colonial campaign gentleman's wardrobe crafted in mahogany having a lush dark finish, brass hardware, plenty of storage and classic bracket fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Global front door shipping available.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Colonial style chest of drawers model 555 by Bodafors, Sweden, 1890s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great chest of drawers, model No 555, produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1890s. Made with bamboo imitation in cut beech, five drawers with fronts covered with Japanese straw m...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Straw, Beech

Svend Langkilde Danish Rosewood Cabinet, c1960
Located in London, GB
Sven Langkilde - Rosewood Cabinet 2-door cabinet made from exquisite rosewood designed by Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company Langkilde Mobler. The internal space is made...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Chest of drawers by Svend Langkilde / Illums Bolighus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chest of drawers by Svend Langkilde / Illums Bolighus
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Slender chest by Nissen & Gehl for Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark 1980s
Located in København K, 84
This slender beech chest, conceived by the danish pioneer architects Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl in collaboration with master cabinetmaker Aksel Kjersgaard, epitomizes the quintessence ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers in Pine Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden mid century chest of drawers commode in pine with brass handles produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition. Dimensions: H: 70 cm / 27.55" W: 96 cm / 37.80" D: 46 cm /...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Mahogany Campaign Chest in Two Parts & Rare Small Size on Turned Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century English five drawer mahogany campaign chest of unusual small size. Made in two sections and on turned feet, the top section with two short drawers over one long dr...
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction featuring a pullout desk with drawers and niches over four drawers with brass hardwar...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style Bachelors chest with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains. A well designed mid size chest of drawers with generous storage. Matching piec...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Sculptural Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a beautiful carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Four sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Midcentury Teak Commodes by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chests of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara, made from teak. Clean design with slanted fronts that create a very cool silhouette and play with light.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Commode, Danish Teak Chiffonier by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Large Commode, Scandinavian Weekly. 6 drawers offer a large storage capacity, elegant and very functional piece of furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset Palanox Storage Boxes by Treston Oy, Set of 4, 1972
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1972 four-piece set of Palanox modular storage boxes or cubes by Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset and manufactured by Treston Oy. Set comprised of one brown cube with four square white drawers, two brown cubes with two wide white drawers and one wide yellow drawer each, and one brown cube with two cubbies. Finish is a matte lacquer over a very sturdy and deceptively heavy injection molded plastic. Pressure...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Swedish Modern Pine Tall Chest of Drawers, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace simplicity with this timeless and minimalist vintage tall chest of drawers. This functional gem was crafted in Sweden in the 1960's, embodying the enduring legacy of Scandina...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th C English Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Classic two section Campaign style chest on chest, constructed of solid wood, with brass bound corners, pulls, and eschews, and heavy iron handles. The chest features an upper secti...
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century Campaign Style Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest. Two part construction with brass hardware. Wood appears to be Hickory. Chest is raised on turned legs with side handles.
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hickory

Mahogany Marine / Campaign Chest Of Drawers Of A Cruise Liner
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little mahogany campaign or marine chest of drawers which was at the time in a cabin of a cruise liner Very beautiful little model with the cabin number written behind the dr...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign 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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