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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Color:  Brown
Exceptional Vintage Modern Walnut Ten-Drawer Chest by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning modern ten-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1980. Evidently from a limited production series, as research can find no examples like it. Stout, exquisitely crafted ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish rosewood chest of drawers, Denmark, 1970s Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: rosewood Simensions: height: 48 cm, width: 100 cm, depth: 43 cm.
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1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Exceptional Restored Neoclassical Style Commode in Bamboo and Brass, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready. An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissione...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1970s Willy Rizzo Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Chest of drawers attributed to Willy Rizzo. ten drawers, wood and brass details. Size of the piece: w 120 cm, h 75 cm , d 47 cm A video and better pictures will be available soon.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Dresser with 5 Drawers, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Chest of drawers. Each of the 5 drawers has a full-length bamboo handle that gives a special, decorative look to the cabinet. This piec...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Beautiful Pair of Oak, Rattan and Cane Campaign Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

MidCentury Macassar and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Perfect bedroom dresser all refinement and style both for the size of the entire design and for the utmost care taken for its entire finish. A simple square design welcomes a Macass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Goatskin, Macassar

Ello Brass & Bronzed Mirror Tall Boy (X2)
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair available. Brass and bronzed mirror tall boy or bar cabinet designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture for their Regency Imperial collection circa 1985. One-piece unit styled as a chest on chest. Double doors above three drawers. Upper cabinet has had a wood vertical divider installed. Top, door and drawer faces are clad in bronzed mirrored glass with gilt brass escutcheons and pulls. Sides of case clad in polished brass sheet...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Chests by Baker, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Handsome solid brass hardware mark the drawers. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall Vintage Trunk Stand, English, Hand-Painted Pine, Suitcase Chest of Drawers
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage trunk stand. An English, hand-painted pine suitcase chest of drawers, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Full of cha...
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Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Radiant Restored Cerused Oak and Rattan Commode by McGuire, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Maitland Smith ebonized five drawer bow front commode.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A single Maitland Smith ebonized five drawer bow front commode having flame decoration and leather wrapped trim. Each drawer is adorned with lion face drawer pulls.
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1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Danish Teak Highboy Magna Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
Both gorgeous and functional, this Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bachelor's chest of drawers dates from the 1970s. With 5 large drawers, a fixed shelf and two adjustable shelves, i...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren combines classic elegance with functionality, perfect for any home setting. Showcases the romantic elegance ...
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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid century Milo Baughman bleached rosewood gilt metal drawer cabinet USA 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin book-matched bleached rosewood veneer & gilt metal cabinet / commode with three drawers, USA 1970s. The tag is long gone, but you can see example...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Chest of Drawers or Commode, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo dresser with 7 drawers and glass top from 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Wicker

Bamboo Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Nice mix of bamboo, rattan raffia wicker and brass handle chest of drawers or commode by the manufac...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Bespoke Oak Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous vintage oak English Wellington chest, late 20th century date. The piece is made from beautiful oak which has a stunning grain and colour, and features a collecto...
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Late 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Henkel-Harris Bachelor Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chippendale style bachelor chest in mahogany, made by Henkel-Harris of Winchester, Virginia. A top pull-out shelf rests on slides at each side with knob handles. Four dovetailed dr...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Nightstand
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style two-drawer bedside chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardwar...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

BERNHARDT Centennial Inlaid Banded Mahogany Chippendale Chairside Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chairside chest by Bernhardt, from their Centennial Collection. Mahogany, inlaid banded top with an ogee edge, brass drawer hardware...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

LINK-TAYLOR Espanol Oak Spanish Colonial Style Gentleman's Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish Colonial style gentleman's chest by Link-Taylor, from their Espanol Collection. Solid oak with a lighter color slightly distressed finish, banded square edge top, brass har...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern highboy dresser that features recessed drawer pulls, tapered legs, and a sleek Minimalist appearance. Please confirm it...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Broyhill Burl Wood Gentlemen’s Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Gentleman’s chest. Made by the iconic Broyhill group and tagged in the drawer. Beautiful Burl wood cabinet with gorgeous wood grain detail. Coordinating piece...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Maitland Smith Rush and Leather Clad Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Maitland Smith Rush and Leather Clad Chest. Leather clad studded construction with natural rush covering. Raised on brass studded bun feet.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Rush

Chests of drawers, Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s. High-quality frame and six drawers made of solid beech, three shelves, two doors an...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

mind-century commode with drawers by Alfred Hendrickx 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This decorative commode can be a nice fit to your living- or bedroom. It has 8 drawers each detailed with an aluminum knob. The red/brown color of the wood brings gives a warm and co...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Striking Pair of Textural Bamboo and Cane Marquetry Commodes, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany, Cane

Danish Ox Art Abstract Mosaic-Top Chest of Drawers in White Oak & Ceramic Tile
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the free spirit of the 1970's with this one-of-a-kind side chest by Ox Art, which features an abstract mosaic of eight hand-crafted studio ceramic tiles inset atop a body of ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ceramic, Oak

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Inverted Front Commodes Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Russian neoclassical style inverted front commodes or chests. These have to be seen to be believed. One of a kind pair of deep inverted curved front commodes in the Russian n...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Danish Modern Teak chest of Drawers. Measures 29.5" in width, 16" in depth and stands 40" tall. Drawers measures 27" wide, 13" I. Depth and 5" in height.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Baker Furniture Expresso Finish Chest of Drawers Milling Road Collection
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker Furniture Expresso Finish Chest of Drawers Milling Road Collection, circa late 20th century. Regency Style. Made in Italy. Dark maple wood original finish with antiqued hardwar...
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Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Angus Ross Cabinet Tallboy Drawers
Located in London, GB
This cabinet was designed and produced by Scottish based craftsman Angus Ross in 2000. He was commissioned by The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum to build a museum quality cabinet...
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1990s British Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Oak

Magnificent Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready. An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissioned vintage nine-drawer chest...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Hardwood

Vintage Travertine Top Chests of Drawers by Henredon- a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair or commodes/small dressers by Henredon. Each feature 7 spacious drawers with Italian travertine tops.
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1980s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Travertine

Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers brought to you by Niagara Furniture. A classic furniture style this blockfront shap...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Postmodern Italian chest of drawers
Located in Milano, IT
In the mesmerizing world of Italian design, the 1980s witnessed the birth of a legend - Umberto Asnago, a master of creativity and innovation. From the heart of Italy emerged an ethe...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Marquetry Bombe Chest With Ormolu Detail
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency chest of drawers. Beautiful floral marquetry detail with brass Ormolu detail. Fabulous stone top with beveled edge top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Series "Fitting" by Piarotto Wooden Chest of Drawers Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with six large drawers, in wood with aesthetic perimeter finishes and large shaped handles in gilded metal. Upper surface with leaning glass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Two Piece Danish Rosewood Hanging Wall Mirror and Entry Hallway Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern two piece entryway cabinet and hanging wall mirror in rosewood, circa 1970s, Denmark. This set features natural rosewood grains accented with a unique ceramic tile...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Ceramic, Mirror

Mid century modern Eastern Bloc Vintage chest of drawers, 1970´s, Soviet Union
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Very interesting mid century modern chest of drawers was made in the former Soviet Union in the 1970´s. It´s made of wood and plywood. It has rosewood veneer. The chest is in good ...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Plywood

Natural fiber rope chest of drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning handmade chest of drawers on natural fiber rope. The combination of design and simplicity brings you closer to the nature. 4 drawers come with large room for storage. Rare e...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rope

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low board in oak with rich carved details. Attributed to Henry Kjærnulf. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Probably made b...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Louis Philippe Style Cherrywood Drawer Console by Grange
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Philippe style cherrywood drawer console by Grange.
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1970s French Louis Philippe Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Leather Campaign Chest of Drawers, Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
Leather Campaign Chest of drawers. Nickel hardware and tacks, leather with patina. The chest has four drawers and one pull out writing board.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

HEKMAN Inlaid Yew Wood Entertainment Cabinet Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style entertainment cabinet chest by Hekman. Inlaid yew wood with brass hardware, ogee edge to top, ogee edge at middle to separate cabinet from chest, and bracket feet. Features upper cabinet with two fold back doors...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Night Stands by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two nightstands - chest of drawers by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Extremely capable deep drawers, burnished brass details and iridesce...
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Birdseye Maple and Brass Bedside Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning birdseye maple, with brass plinth ba...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Midcentury Walnut China Cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful two-piece hutch features sliding glass doors on top and cabinet doors on the bottom. A Tung Si Original case piece by Hickory Manufacturing. Elegant metal cabinet door...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite Hand Painted Chippendale chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Inlaid Commode with Brass Fittings
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Louis XV/XVI transitional style inlaid commode with loose shaped rouge marble top, inlaid flower basket design to both drawer fronts on slender cabriole legs with scrolled c...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers This dresser measures: 30.75 wide x 17 deep x 29.75 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small Pine Sideboard by Sven Larsson, Sweden 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare bench with drawers or small sideboard in pine by Sven Larsson, Sweden, circa 1970. This piece is a great example of the robust pine furniture era that grew popular in Sweden in the late 1960s. The sideboard is made of thick solid pine with beautiful details. 3 drawers with beautiful big wood spheres as handles, 6 vertical compartments...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Claudio Salocchi chest of drawers for Sormani 1960s
Located in Nijlen, VAN
A nice italian cabinet from the 1960s. This cabinet was designed by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani It is a nice example of elegant italian desgin but also functional. You can use it as...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1950's dresser with drawers, Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite chest of drawers was expertly crafted in the 1950s by the esteemed Brazilian manufacturer, Móveis Cimo. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and exception...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Jay Spectre 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1980s (Signed)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Jay Spectre for Century Furniture bleached oak 2 door chest of drawers with brushed steel base 1980s (Signed). This piece...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 39"W x 19.1...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Chest of drawers Attr. to Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s.
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chest of drawers Attr. to Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s. cm. h 81×55×115 Good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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