Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Color: Black
Art Deco Leather Dresser, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco leather dresser wrapped in shagreen embossed leather in our dark tempest finish. A nine-drawer dresser with a shaped breakfront havin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Modern Serpentine Leather Wrapped Nightstand - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Serpentine Leather Wrapped Nightstand with a shagreen embossed leather in our dark tempest finish, with polished nickel hardware and raised ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
1970s Mastercraft Black Lacquer & Brass Chest of Drawers or Dresser
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft black lacquered chest, dresser or large nightstand with brass base, handles and trim. Original black lacquer has some minor scuffs, and a few mino...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstands
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum hardware.
Measures: 16" W x 19" D x 31.63" H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Matching chest of drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Chinese Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall vintage Chinese black lacquered elm wood chest from the late 20th century with six drawers and wooden pulls. Created in China during the second half of the 20th century, this tall chest, made of recovered elmwood, exhibits a thoroughly contemporary design. The chest features a rectangular top with beveled accents, slightly overhanging a perfectly organized façade. Six drawers (two small ones over four larger ones) with wooden pulls, make up that façade. The dark lacquer covering the elmwood creates a robust and radiant patina reminding us of the centuries old traditional Chinese mastery in lacquered wood. The sides are made of recessed panels while the back is sans black lacquer. The ensemble is raised on a simple rail base. Thanks to its great combination of contemporary design and traditional technique, this large Chinese vintage dark lacquered elmwood chest...
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Parchment Secretary Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 20th Century
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Italian secretary desk in the style of Aldo Tura. This desk features a lacquered parchment finish in a deep brown hue with subtle col...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Marble Top Black Lacquer Brass Mounts 4 Drawer Bombay Dresser Chest Drawers Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marble top black lacquer brass mounts 4 drawer Bombay dresser chest drawers mint!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gilded Black Chinoiserie Georgian Style Antique Two Door Cabinet Commode Server
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an antique and beautifully painted georgian style cabinet. This piece can be used as a server, a commode or just for a beautiful way to provide extra storage in any room. The...
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1920s English Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Modern TV table from Egli design
Located in London, GB
Modern TV table from Egli design.
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2010s Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Foil
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Matt Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Matt Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the modular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style four-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection
U...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Zanotta Carlino CM Service Storage Unit in Black Painted Wood by Carlo Mollino
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Carlino CM Service Storage Unit in Black Painted Wood by Carlo Mollino
Frame and drawer in painted wood, in the shades black and white. Plate glass top in the same colours...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Super Design Black Shellac Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Unmistakable design, and super polishing with dyed dark mahogany shellac. It absolutely cannot be missing in your home.
A beautiful dresser with a surprising design, the commode is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Burl Wood Art Deco Vanity
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Art Deco Mid-Century Modern vanity with large round mirror.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Sleek Matt Black Lacquered Biedermeier Chests
Located in Westport, CT
An early pair of original and classic Biedermeier three drawer chests in mahogany. We can add a small pull to the top drawer if so desir...
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1830s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
George I/II Lacquered and Japanned Chest of Drawers 18th Century, Stunning
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George I/II Lacquered and Japanned chest of drawers
18th Century. An amazing chest that came out of a prominent Chicago estate.
Measures: Height 32 ...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum har...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
USM Haller Storage S2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors and two drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Modern Black, White, Gold, Brass High Gloss Rounded Sideboard with drawers
Located in Riga, LV
The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful sideboard catches the eye from first sights! Superbly executed by our master craftsmen, this display cabinet is particularly o...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kartell Componibili 4-Tier Drawer in Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Fluted Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The fluted chest of drawers by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The black pen shell inlaid piece provides great utility while retaining a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Shell
Horizontal and vertical curved French 1930s Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard with curved sides in typical shape.
The front is also curved both horizontally and vertically
Furniture in Black Lacquer, high g...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modern Contemporary Black and Copper Sideboard in high gloss finish
Located in Riga, LV
This cabinet is the ultimate in sleek glamour. Simple in silhouette but rich in allure and appeal, the side table Polaris offers a delectable finishing touch to the high-fashion home.
Elevate the humble chest from simply a means of storage to a statement piece of luxury furniture in its own right. Placed by both sides of a bed, in a living space at the end of a sophisticated sofa, or even as an addition to an elegant office, the Polaris side table has the potential to bring a room together while simultaneously standing out as a mark of impeccable taste.
Black high gloss finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Modern Black and Copper Chest of Drawers in high gloss finish
Located in Riga, LV
This cabinet is the ultimate in sleek glamour. Simple in Silhouette but rich in allure and appeal, the side table Polaris 9 drawers offers a delectable finishing touch to the high-fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Rare 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern dresser features a dark painted finish, round brass pulls, cone-shaped legs and brass sabots, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
USM Haller Mid Credenza DF Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With one drop down door and one extension door with filing. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
19th Century Swedish Empire Style Painted Black Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Swedish Empire style painted black chest with decorative bronze hardware. This piece has nice carvings as well. Gorgeous for a variety of decors!
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Spectacular Late 17th Early 18th Century Ebonized Commode with Boulle Decoration
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular late 17th early 18th century Ebonized commode with Boulle decoration. Great scale and color. Very good condition with all brass inlay intact. Very dramatic piece which co...
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Late 17th Century French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Charles X Chest of Drawers in Mahogany and Black Marble, France, C. 1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Charles X mahogany chest of drawers with top in Belgian black marble.
4 Drawers flanked by free columns with gilded bronze capitals.
Top drawer characterized by simplicity without ...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Gold Leaf Chest / Commode by John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous Louis XV chest by John Widdicomb has incredible French style with a classic serpentine Bombay silhouette, elegant French styled details, and raised design with gold lea...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Constellation Commode in Black Quartz, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The constellation commode is the perfect storage unit for a living room or dining area. The amorphous shaped piece is completely inlaid in coal b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo ''Boby 3'' Italian Portable Storage System for Bieffeplast, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Designed in 1969, Joe Colombo’s iconic "Boby 3" portable storage system was produced by Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast makes savvy use of space with its swivel design.
This compact caddy is featured in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, but it’s perfect at home in domestic settings, offering ample storage with swing-out drawer trays provide and cubby holes for taller items.
A one-of-a-kind piece that will complete a studio or a midcentury office.
Measures (cm):
height - 74
depth - 41
width - 43
Born in Milan in 1930, designer Cesare Colombo—who went by Joe—was the second of three brothers. His father, Giuseppe, was an industrialist who inherited a ribbon factory and turned it into an electrical conductor manufacturer. Colombo came to design relatively late, having spent most of his twenties pursuing painting and sculpture. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Brera, Milan, in the early 1950s. While there, he joined the Movimento Nucleare, an avant-garde art movement founded by Enrico Baj and Sergio Dangelo in 1951. Spurred on by international anxiety surrounding the nuclear bomb, this group of painters aimed to break free of the static boundaries of traditional painting.
In 1953, Colombo made his first foray into design by creating a decorative ceiling for a Milan jazz club. In 1954, he made a series of television shrines for the Milan Trienniale. Inspired by these experiences, Colombo enrolled as an architecture student at Milan Polytechnic. When his father became ill in 1958, Colombo abandoned painting altogether; he and his younger brother, Gianni, took over the family business, using the factory as an experimental space for the latest production techniques and materials, including fiberglass, PVC, and polyethylene.
In 1962, Colombo opened a design studio in Milan, from which he worked primarily on architectural commissions—including several ski lodges and mountain hotels—as well as product design. His furniture designs were characterized by optimistically bold, round forms, and he championed the notion of using modern technologies to create new design solutions.
Colombo’s design career was cut tragically short in 1971 when he died of heart failure at age 41. However, he was remarkably prolific during his near decade as a designer. Notable projects include some of the most iconic designs of the 1960s, such as his 1963 Elda Armchair, made completely of fiberglass; the 1964 Ragno outdoor light, which doubled as a seat; the stackable Universale chair (1965/67), which came in varying heights and was created completely from polypropylene; his 1967 modular furniture series known as the Additional Living System, which was composed of different-size curved pieces that could be pinned together in various configurations to form chairs, sofas, or entire living areas, and which ultimately included the famous 1969 Tubo lounge chair; and the Optic alarm clock and Bobby trolley...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Grey Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON).
It has 2 drawers, and the top is inlaid with a polished black stone marquetry...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
Wall Mounted Console, Black Ash Wood & Bronze Ribbon Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Bombé Commode Wrapped in Olive Green Faux Snakeskin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish Louis XV style Bombé commode or console that is wrapped in olive green faux snakeskin fabric. Brass French style hardware on pair of drawers. T...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fabric
18th Century French Louis XV 5-Drawer Commode w/Subtle Bow-Front in Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France, with is subtle curves and bowed front, houses two half-sized drawers atop two full sized d...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Great Brutalist Mosaic chest in painted oak. Very similar to the stattaco line of furniture by Lane, this piece is made of solid oak. Seems hand craf...
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Brown 'Boby' trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This “Boby” trolley or portable storage system was designed by Joe Colombo in 1969. A very handy trolley made of ABS plastic. It has many storage options such as the fold-out shelves...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XV style Chinoiserie ebonized lacquered gilt bronze-mounted commode. Of serpentine bombé form with a marble top, containing two drawers, the f...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Emiel Veranneman Pair of Black Lacquered High Gloss Cabinets Belgium 1980s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Emiel Veranneman Exquisite pair of high gloss cabinets, Belgium, 70s or 80s.
This stylish pair of cabinets by famous Belgian designer and artist E...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Modern Leather Wrapped Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather wrapped dresser a modern grey shagreen leather and metal three-drawer chest. This piece has a look of luxury and sophistication ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Organic Modern, Jewelry Chest, European, Black
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
A black body made of plywood, which is organically elaborated with wrinkles and wrinkles sculptural, form the housing.
This is coated with deep matte panelling.
The six mahogany dr...
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2010s German Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Plywood
Bubble Side Table Chest of Drawers in Midnight Black and Oak by Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A small side table with a big statement. Soft-close under-mount drawer slides keep the design looking clean and sophisticated.
Cerused white oak dovetail drawers operate with push...
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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Hardwood
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Nightstand/3 Drawer Silver Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Georgian Mahogany nightstand/3 drawer silver chest
Offered is a vintage Georgian Mahogany nightstand/3 drawer silver chest. We be...
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1980s North American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Regence Brass and Ormolu Mount Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Regence style, brass and ormolu mount commode with serpentine shape front and Spanish rouge marble top. Drawers are fabric lined.
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Chest of Drawers “Pantalonnière” with Three Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Chest of large drawers whose wooden structure is entirely sheathed in saddle stitched black imitation leather.
The front legs run along the sides of the cabinet to join the undersid...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Custom Hand-Made Steel Commode Marble Top, Casters with Aged Patina Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French industrial style steel clad commode or sink base custom made by our Old Plank craftsmen. The interior is wood and can be painted any color. It can be made in any size as a com...
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2010s American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Steel, Brass
Simon Russell for Kartell 8 Drawer Stacking File Cabinet, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simon Russell for Kartell 8 drawer stacking file cabinet, 1970s. Incredible, eight drawer, stacking file cabinet, by Simon Russell for Kartell, circa 197...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Acrylic
Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Cosima 7 console, is both practical and stunning in design. This smaller console includes 6 beveled geometric drawers that can used to store anything fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dresser by George Nelson, circa 1950. This stunning piece boasts ebonized drawer fronts, maple casings, and unique circular pulls. A sleek mid-century design that makes the perfect a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Black and Brass Keys Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful design, dresser completely lacquered in black shellac, enhancing the shape of the leg. Beautiful workmanship, and perfect interior finishes.
The chest of drawers is composed of an upper body, with two drawers that can be opened using two splendid brass keys...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquer 3 Louver Drawers Dresser on a "Base" 2 Pieces Cabinet Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer 3 louver drawers dresser on a "Base" 2 pieces cabinet credenza chest in restored condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes.
Regency, circa 1820
Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinged lids cast with flower sprays above foliate-cast bands over front panels relieved with river gods within canted corners cast with standing muses, the sides with lion mask and ring handles over leafy aprons on massive lion’s paw feet; the Brahmah type lock stamped “T. Davis from London” and impressed with the Royal Crown.
These extraordinary pieces are modelled on Regency wine coolers. The forms are classic Greco-Roman revival with the boat-hook handles, mythic figures and the overall sarcophagus pattern.
You would struggle to find one let alone a pair. Good items for any collection.
Research on going into these strong boxes but we have found possible information on the lock stamped Davis….(historyoflocks )
The relationship of King George III and George Davis of Windsor, who was locksmith in ordinary to His Majesty. Davis, in 1799, invented and patented a unique style of lock, which was also beautifully engraved with a warning not to make duplicate keys. Sensitive government secrets always demanded, then as today, locks that were state of the art. Davis locks ended up on government dispatch boxes...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
Lensvelt Crate Cabinet, Five Columns
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The series of cabinets, Krattenkast (crates cabinet), is a simple design concept: a steel frame with multicolored, second hand crates, which act as drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Ove Feuk Black Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers by Ove Feuk for Nordiska Kompaniet. The chest is of the model 013 and from the 1960s to 1970s. Marked on the inside...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ribbon Wall-Mounted Console & Mirror, Black Wood, Bronze Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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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