Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Color: Brown
Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers - Amaranth & Violet Wood - 18th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional Louis XV period chest of drawers in amaranth and violet wood. This high chest of drawers opens with 4 drawers spread over 3 rows. It is inlaid with sycamore fillets and t...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian chest, 18th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Very fine Scandinavian chest, with original hardware and iron handels in the sides, richly carved, 18th C.
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Chests of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Stunning Danish chests of drawers with richly carved base, circa 1750. Probably made for Danish manor house.
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Walnut, Burl Walnut and Bronze Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Walnut, burl Walnut, and bronze commodes. Each three drawer chest is raised by unique and most elegant scrolled tapered legs with fine mottled feet. The bombee serpentine shaped front displays beautiful veneered Walnut panels with impressive foliate bronze pulls with the top drawer displaying a fine keyhole escutcheon...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Small French 18th Century Chest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th century Regence period bombe fronted commode. Marble topped, ormolu-mounted, the drawer fronts having quartered veneers and cro...
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18th Century French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
American Cherry Chest of Drawers with Flanking Fluted Quarter Columns, VA C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cherry five drawer chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted quarter columns, original brasses, and terminating on the original ogee bracket feet. Virg...
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Walnut Serpentine Ormolu & Marble Top Chest of Drawers , Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Walnut serpentine graduated chest of drawers with exquisite decorative inlays, original ormolu mounts , original greenish white vane marble top, and terminating on french spl...
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant hand-carved three-drawer walnut commode with inlaid detail.
Beautiful original finish and with original hardware.
Italy, 18th century.
Please note there is a small 2 inch sq...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 18th century Regence period kingwood commode stamped JME, 'Lardin'. The chest has three wide drawers with very impressive finely chased ormolu handles centered ...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Continental Table Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual 18th century walnut shaped table chest of drawers.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dutch roller flap
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Dutch roller flap finely inlaid in front on the sides and inside
Period early 1800s
Restored and ready for delivery
The only modification we made was to change the skin.
A very rare ...
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Early 18th Century Balkan Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Bombe Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and high quality pair of Italian 18th Louis XV period tulipwood and kingwood bombée commodes. Each chest is raised on four cabriole legs with brass wrap around sabots, a...
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble
Grey Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Virum, DK
A grey painted Baroque chest of drawers, curved front with three drawers, 18th century.
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18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century
Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets
Good conditions
Coeval marble
Dimensions: W103 x D56 x H85 cm.
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An 18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode with three drawers was built in France. The veneers of walnut and nutwood and ribbon inlays with lime wood and black bog oak on a spruce w...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
18th Century English, Burled Walnut, Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Toronto, CA
A spectacular 18th century, English, five drawer chest with burled walnut and inlaid fruitwood marquetry throughout. Each drawer has a brass escutcheon and drop pulls, all original. ...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood, Walnut
Spanish canterano from the early 1700s carved and rusticated
Located in Cesena, FC
Spanish canterano from the early 1700s
Walnut canter with carved decoration on the solid wood and ashlars with inlays.
Refined furniture.
Measurements: Length cm 142 - Depth cm 56 - ...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
English Adam Ince & Mayhew Mahogany Commode
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in New York, NY
English Adam style (18th Century) mahogany commode with 2 doors and satinwood inlaid figures, swags and decoration supported on carved square tapered feet (Attributed to INCE & MAYHEW)
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Mid-18th Century British Adam Style Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique George I Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality walnut chest of drawers having a quality walnut rectangular top with a moulded edge above two short and three long walnut crossbanded drawers with attractive...
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1740s English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl
Located in Cesena, FC
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl and flamed walnut, with a patina.
Pair of Ferrarese (Italy) Louis XV chests of drawers
First half of the 1700...
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1730s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
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
Materials
Brass
Georgian Oak Lowboy
Located in Warrington, GB
Georgian oak lowboy raised on cabrio legs, joined by a sweeping apron with some fretwork detail.
Wonderful patination to the timber, especially the top surface where the vibrant med...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Mahogany Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany chest of drawers, the moulded edge top above a brushing slide with turned brass knob handles, four graduated mahogany lined drawers b...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
American 18th century Chippendale bow front ball and claw foot chest, likely from the Boston area 1780-90. Over hanging top above four cock beaded gradua...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th C. French Rococo Commode w/Elegant Serpentine Shape & Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo period painted commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a faux-marbled and serpentine-fronted top, with case below continuing the design down...
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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
Materials
Brass
Walnut Commode
Located in New York, NY
This little walnut commode oozes with elegance and charm. This sweet piece in solid walnut is from the Louis XV period, circa 1750. If features two drawers with original gilt bronze ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and elegant pair of period Louis XVI (1774-1792) French chiffoniers. circa 1780
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th century, most likely Parisian work, hi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th C. Italian Chest w/Exquisite Inlay Designs and the Original Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wooden chest of three drawers from the mid-18th century. This antique chest from Italy has a rectangular-shaped top with molded edging that slightly overhangs the case bel...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This commode is made of plain walnut with amazing hardware. The feet are finished with a form of deer feet.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers, Nutwood/ Maple, Austria circa 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable baroque chest of drawers from the period in Austria around 1770. A fantastic late 18th century chest of drawers showing an extraordinary design combining straight lines with soft curved shapes. The fine nut wood veneered surface with beautiful grain confers this amazing looking chest of drawers a real special appearance. This over 250 years old antique dresser was part of the inventory of an old chapel and impresses with its roots maple sections, whereby each field has been additionally framed by delicate inlayed ebonized fruitwood. Adorned by lovely brass fittings, the three artfully designed, cambered drawers can be locked separately with the still original so-called "snap locks" and offer a lot of storage space (the original key is included).
The elaborate restoration took a lot of time but was definitely worth it. Not only an amazing looking, valuable piece of antique baroque...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish late Baroque secretaire in original gorgeous blue/green patinated color with slant front desk with a fitted interior over the two long and two smaller drawer bas...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers Antique English Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
18th century mahogany Georgian chest of drawers antique English dresser
Made from mahogany with four drawers, featuring brass hardware over ...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
A Dutch Neo Classical 18 Century Mahogany Armoire and Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Louis XV period Dutch mahogany armoire and chest of drawers that in its time would have been used as a linen press. The armoire is topped with a serpentine carved cartouche showing a classical male head in profile wearing a wreath; inset in open carved acorn branches over a pair of panelled doors in beautifully matched mahogany. The doors are also topped with opposing carved oval profiles. The front sides of the top section have rounded fluted columns with gilded Corinthian capitals flanking carved molded edge floral doors. The lower bombe section of serpentine form with three graduated drawers, original brasses, interior shelving with three drawers; terminating on large carved lions...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Directoire Mahogany & Marble Top Commode
Located in London, GB
A French mahogany, three drawer Directoire commode, with brass mounts and inlay and a shaped variegated pale grey marble top.
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1790s French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
c. 1765-80 George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, c.1765-80, English. Mahogany with oak secondary wood. Comprised of 2 short of 3 long over 3 long drawers. Dentil crown molding; fluted canted corner...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Parquetry Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful walnut chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style.
This wonderful chest has three drawers that are equal in size. Each drawer has its original bronze handles which are beauti...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows, having a boxwood inlaid top, above four graduated serpentine drawers, each with b...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century French Directoire or Louis XVI Chest. Three drawers across top, two large drawers under, for a total of five drawers.
inset brass fluted columns ,the sides ...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Amazing Italian ( Lombard ) Drawer Flap 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian ( Lombard ) Drawer Flap 18th Century
116x119x60 cm approx.
Flap cabinet veneered in walnut and walnut root, threaded in amaranth and wavy on the front.
Lombardy. 18th centu...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III English, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III
English, 18th Century
and in mahogany wood and other woods.
Bands and fillets in satinwood, box with two drawers and two doors, bronze fittings, zoomorph...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Galbée curved chest of drawers from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood.
Half-height oak corpus coffered at the sides with a curved front and rounded pilaster...
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18th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Elevate your living space with our exquisite Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece from 1780 originating in Germany. Crafted with precision and adorned with the finest walnut ven...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers. Quarter sawn oak, cross banding with canted corners. Very original condition. Retains the original brasses, steel locks and bracket fee...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Remarkable Baroque Chest of Drawers from 1750-60, Originating in Switzerland
This exceptional Baroque chest of drawers hails from the years 1750-60 and boasts a rich hist...
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1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers-17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in walnut from the Italian Renaissance - 17th century
Very beautiful chest of drawers made up of 4 drawers. They each have their original locks which ...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Galbée commode made of solid oak wood.
Half-height oak corpus standing on 4 block feet with elegantly curved front and profiled base. Frame construction with 2 flatte...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Gustavian chest, circa 1790.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Gustavian rare chest with original lock and carvings, circa 1790.
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Interesting Carved Italian Cedar Coffer c1670
Located in Downham Market, GB
A large 17th century carved coffer.
A highly unusual & early example with all original cedar panels, the front carved with some wonderful & very interesting floral detailing to the c...
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17th Century British Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Roman Marquetry Commode, 18th Century Period
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very beautiful chest of drawers from the 18th century, in marquetry, curved on the front and on the sides, 2 drawers, and topped with a marble marquetry top in quadrifoglio of yellow...
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th century English Seaweed Inlaid Chest of Frame
Located in Charleston, SC
Nice early George II period 18th century English seaweed inlaid chest of frame. Top consists of two drawers over three while the base has three drawers. The seaweed inlay is fabulous...
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18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Period French Country Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, Country French commode with three drawers above two long drawers, raised panels, and a nicely carved apron. Original bronze pull handles and escutcheons. Circa 1780. Serpen...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 1750s Louis Seize XVI Commode by Jean-Baptiste Tuart in Wood and Marble
By Jean-Baptiste I. Tuart
Located in Ulm, DE
Chest of drawers with three drawers
signed "J B TUART" (Jean-Baptiste I. Tuart)
cherry and mahogany, shellac hand polished
inlays in various fruit woods
marble top
Original Louis ...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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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