Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Color: Gray
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror.
Post Moden space age vibe, luxury construction.
Six smoked mirror clad drawers on left side and two cabinets on right side with doors clad in tinted mirror. Each cabinet has a single removable shelf. Blackened metal pulls.
White laminate interior.
Smoked mirrored glass on top of case.
Case floats 7' above the floor on smoked stainless clad slab sides.
Please see our separate Ello listings for the matching queen size floating platform bed...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Settimanale Chest of drawers / Tallboy by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, 1985
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 'Settimanale' chest of drawers designed by Matteo Thun and produced by Bieffeplast in small numbers in 1985. Composed from powder coated steel and featuring perforated drawer front...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of Simple Post Modern white Laminate 3 Drawer Dressers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Simple pair of Post Modern 3 drawer white Laminate dressers.. All white laminate construction. All drawers on glides and slide smooth and are c...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
Diminutive Metal Bachelors Chest by Bel Geddes for Simmons
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Art Deco, Machine Age bachelors chest designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture. The dresser features a black case, pale...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 4, Green White, Finland, 1972
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset modular storage box set of 4 Scandinavian Modern, Finland, 1972-1973, green and white.
Palaset Palanox, multicolored stackable boxes th...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Space Age White Plastic Vintage Storage Trolley Container Joe Colombo 1970 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage storage trolley container boy from plastic in white color by
Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast 1970s Italy.
Iconic white vintage ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Pair Harrison Van Horn Grasscloth Raffia Pagoda Night Stands Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage raffia Harrison Van Horn nightstands chests. These have been newly lacquered in a creamy linen color. Brass hardware has been pr...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Raffia, Lacquer
Pair Moderne Black & White Lacquered Steel Chests by Norman Bel Geddes, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Moderne black & white lacquered steel chests by Norman Bel Geddes, USA, circa 1940s, Restored,
Designed by Norman Bel Geddes (1893 – 1958) Noted American theatrical and indu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
1970s Chest of Drawers by Michel Pigneres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michel Pigneres chest of drawers in brass ,chrome and mirror.
Twelve drawers framed with brass and Chromed Handel.
Excellent quality
Perfect condition
France circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Mirror & Chrome Tall Cabinet with Chest of Drawers by Ello
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile Hollywood glam tall mirrored cabinet produced by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features stacked mirror doors in art deco form, chro...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Chest of Drawers in Lacquer and Brass, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in cream lacquer and gilt brass.
Work realized in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Military cabinet/ chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. Some nice details with the 4 handles on the sides.
This item has some patina w...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of White Lacquer Faux Bamboo Large Nightstands Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Thomasville, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white lacquer faux bamboo large nightstands or bachelor chest. Solid brass hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Pair of Trompe L'oeil Miniature Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet pair of small trompe l'oeil chests with art work on all four sides.
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 1930s Empire Style Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Black Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut commode from the early 20th century, with grey veined marble top four drawers and black columns. Created in France during the second quarter of the 20th ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Dorothy Draper Serpentine Chests in Ivory Lacquer with Nickel Pulls
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning vintage Dorothy Draper serpentine cabinets in ivory lacquer with dark mahogany bases & beautiful silver nickel over bronze scroll pulls, circa 1940s. Great examples of Dorot...
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Estate of an Italian Connoisseur, the Late Giuseppe Rossi Collection, Set 4 Vol
Located in valatie, NY
The Estate of an Italian Connoisseur - The Late Giuseppe Rossi collection, 4 volumes complete (Sotheby's, London 10, 11, 12 March 1999): Louis XV Furniture / Italian Furniture / Loui...
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1990s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paper
Joe Colombo White Vintage Plastic Boby High Portable Storage Container, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
A white vintage 3 high portable storage container, which was designed by Joe Colombo in 1969, Italy and executed by Bieffeplast, Padova, Italy. The wh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Interlubke Made in Germany Marble Topped Chest of and Pair of Bedside Drawers
By Interlübke
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely bedroom suite of Interlubke made in West Germany vintage marble topped drawers
A very decorative and extremely heavy suite of bedroom furniture. These are late mid century modern so circa 1970’s, the tops are solid slabs of marble, the frames are finished with melamine, the handles are bronze
We have cleaned waxed and polished them, there is one scratch I can see on the front of the larger drawers, otherwise they have a wonderful vintage patina...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Adrian Alan Catalog, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Adrian Alan Catalog. First edition hardcover. Adrian Alan was established in 1964, Adrian Alan is an international family run business and one of the world...
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1990s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paper
1970s Spanish Woven Wicker 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish hand woven wicker 3-drawer chest.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Etched Two-Drawer Mirrored Chest with Flower Rosette Pulls
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh etched two-drawer mirrored chest with flower rosette pulls and silver-leaf details
Top measurements:
24” W x 15 1/4” D
Total height 28” H
26 1/2” wide ...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror
Vintage Chest, Iron Ships Trunk, 20th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A nice vintage chest, iron ships trunk from the 20th century.
It comes out of a ship.
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Vintage Blue Painted Pine Buffet, Belgium c. 1920
Located in Napa, CA
Very large painted buffet from Belgium. Might have been a work bench, would now make a great rustic looking addition to a dining area or kitchen. Could also be used as a commode or ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint, Pine
Dutch Chest of Drawers or Commode / Cabinet, in Style of Tejo Remy, Droog Design
By Tejo Remy
Located in New York, NY
A unique Dutch chest or commode or server or sideboard or cabinet composed of 14 distinct, different, drawers with variations in form, size, age, color, design and decoration to crea...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French Empire ctyle commode "Chiffonnier".
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
White Lacquer High Chest with Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century modern white lacquer high chest dresser with brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Stylish Pierre Cardin Highboy Tall Chest of Drawers Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Pierre Cardin highboy or tall chest of drawers made in formica, wood, aluminium and chrome-plated accents. Simple, sleek chest of drawers in a two-door cabinet designed by Pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Gustavian Style Distressed Painted Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Pierre Cardin Tall Wardrobe Chests of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair of Pierre Cardin tall wardrobe dresser cabinets with double doors which open to reveal 6 pull-out drawers. Produced by Dilingham. White l...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Exceptional Pair of Modern Commodes by American of Martinsville, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A fabulous meticulously restored pair of cream lacquer chests...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests or Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice brass pulls white lacquer three-drawer cabinets.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and funky little Mid-Century dresser. The body is composed of two circular drum-like compartments, each with doors that slide back to reveal a set of shelves. Joined together...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gray Painted Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
The soft grey block front three drawer chest offers a delicate accent for any room. Primary wood is pine and later painted. Hardware is highlighted in silver, circa 20th century.
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20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome walnut cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Three inner shelves with sliding doors. Bottom of cabinet is wrapped in tan leather. Dunbar tag on the back. Newly refinished in...
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1950s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Side by side three-drawer set and double doors compartment dresser credenza.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls High Chest Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of small white lacquer bachelor chests.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
White and Gilt Gold Decorated Louis XV Style Bombe Dresser Carrara Marble Top
Located in Stamford, CT
A white and gilt gold decorated Louis XV style dresser. The white and gray veined, one" thick, Carrara marble top supported by a white lacquered dresser base. The case having a group...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Fabulous over-sized chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles. Newly refinished in high gloss enamel white lac...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern five drawers one-door compartment chest or dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Architect Meyer H Loomstein White Lacquered Chests with Greek Key Frames
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of classical modern matching chests designed by St. Louis Modernist Architect Meyer H. Loomstein and built by his furniture studio Guild Craftsmen in the 1940s. Shown in white l...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Chest, White Lacquer, Brass Studded
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger, white lacquer and brass studded chest. Drop-front blanket chest which could additionally be used as an end table or nightstand. Appointed with a brass front pull and decorated with brass studs over a hand rubbed white...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mirrored Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A mirrored glass top and front commode with three drawers adorned with star decoration. Beautiful gold accents and detailing, such as mirrored front pull handles.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Acrylic, Mirror
Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. The three drawers open to offer a voluminuous amount of storage. It has been completely restored in an u...
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1950s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Faux Ivory Low Chest by Dunbar
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful custom Dunbar chest designed by Edward Wormley redone in a faux ivoy finish. Great scale which could easily be used behind a sofa or under a window.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Dutch Bombe Commode
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very sweet, this smaller-sized chest would serve in lots of places, from a nightstand to an end table. This in a vintage copy (c 1920) of the period class...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dorothy Draper style Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Three drawer chest with tongue and groove construction. Raised moulding provides drawer pull.
Category
1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Indian Wood Cabinet Consol
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Unusual wood cabinet with artistic brass work in the front,
of animal and birds.
Great to use as console in narrow space.
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Drawing cabinet by Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in france
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Louis XV-Style Painted Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Louis XV-style dresser is painted white and has three drawers with large elaborate metal handles The sides are paneled in the French manner.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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