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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Color:  Silver
Elegant Vintage Silver Painted French Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Traditional French chest given a new glam look with shimmering silver paint. There are 3 drawers for storage, original drawer pulls and key entry hardware...
Category

1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Elegant Vintage Silver Painted French Chest of Drawers
Elegant Vintage Silver Painted French Chest of Drawers

Elegant Vintage Silver Painted French Chest of Drawers

Contemporary Silver Painted Commode
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary silver/gray painted commode with bamboo floral design on the front doors and a gray wood veneer finished top. Sides supported on soli...
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20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Silver

Contemporary Silver Painted Commode
Contemporary Silver Painted Commode

Contemporary Silver Painted Commode

Modern Designer Baroque Chest of Drawers, Silver Leaf
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern designer baroque chest of drawers, silver leaf. Solid beech wood and set in silver. Extremely rich, baroque, three-dimensionally carved paw feet, multiple arched frame, abo...
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Modern Designer Baroque Chest of Drawers, Silver Leaf
Modern Designer Baroque Chest of Drawers, Silver Leaf

Modern Designer Baroque Chest of Drawers, Silver Leaf

20th Century antique Style Baroque Solid Wood Silver Plated Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, silver-plated on softwood. Straight body on a fitting curved frame, over sculptural carved claw feet. In the convex and concave curved front four drawers of different siz...
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20th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century antique Style Baroque Solid Wood Silver Plated Commode
20th Century antique Style Baroque Solid Wood Silver Plated Commode

20th Century antique Style Baroque Solid Wood Silver Plated Commode

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern cabinet was realized by the esteemed maker John Stuart Inc. in the United States, circa 1950. The piece offers a rectil...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.

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18th Century Baroque Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of four drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and carved feet in super later patinated paint. Ge...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Paint

18th Century Baroque Commode
18th Century Baroque Commode

18th Century Baroque Commode

H 34 in W 43 in D 23.75 in
Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th Century Spanish shelve. Made by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves

No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 40.36 in D 9.65 in
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940

H 31.5 in W 40.56 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Baroque Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and carved feet in super time worn patina. Germany More than...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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18th Century Baroque Commode
18th Century Baroque Commode

18th Century Baroque Commode

H 31 in W 44.5 in D 25 in
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company. These p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern

Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern

H 32.5 in W 36.25 in D 21 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1760-1780 Rare original chest of drawers from the 2nd half of the 18th century, strongly curved top plate, with cross joint, double curved dr...
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1760s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers

H 33.08 in W 41.74 in D 24.02 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers \ Masterful small baroque chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer inlaid with a large diamo...
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Wood, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers

18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers

H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century John Stuart Walnut 2 Doors 4 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart walnut 2 doors 4 drawers gentleman's high chest dresser MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid Century John Stuart Walnut 2 Doors 4 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser
Mid Century John Stuart Walnut 2 Doors 4 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser

Mid Century John Stuart Walnut 2 Doors 4 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser

H 46 in W 46 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage dresser is part of a four-piece set by John Stuart that features a wonderful light natural finish, tapered brass legs,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dresser
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dresser

Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dresser

H 32 in W 47.75 in D 19.25 in
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode, Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian Rococo style olive wood bombe chest, c. 1920. Sophisticated petite commode crafted of olive wood with a unique parquetry design. It is a great size...
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1920s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive

Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode, Early 20th Century
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode, Early 20th Century

Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode, Early 20th Century

H 27 in W 29 in D 13 in
Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Swedish 4 drawer painted pine commode. 1890. Reference: 8228 Dimensions 40 inches (102 cms) Wide 19 inches (48 cms) Deep 39 inches (99 cms) High
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Commode
Swedish Painted Commode

Swedish Painted Commode

H 39 in W 40 in D 19 in
Original Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English original painted pine chest of drawers in a wacky green colour. 1830. Reference: 7891 Dimensions 40.5 inches (103 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 41 i...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Original Painted Chest of Drawers
Original Painted Chest of Drawers

Original Painted Chest of Drawers

H 41 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
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Silver Leafed Art Deco Style Two-Door Commode Cabinet with Granite Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful and glamorous silver leafed cabinet. Perfect for use as a TV stand or for a foyer, this gorgeous piece measures 36 wide x 19 inches deep x 35 inches tall. This is...
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1990s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver Leafed Art Deco Style Two-Door Commode Cabinet with Granite Top
Silver Leafed Art Deco Style Two-Door Commode Cabinet with Granite Top

Silver Leafed Art Deco Style Two-Door Commode Cabinet with Granite Top

H 35 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Walnut 8-Drawer Low Chest by John Stuart Inc.
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands/ end tables were realized by the celebrated American firm, John Stuart Inc., circa 1950. The piece...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Walnut 8-Drawer Low Chest by John Stuart Inc.
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Walnut 8-Drawer Low Chest by John Stuart Inc.

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Walnut 8-Drawer Low Chest by John Stuart Inc.

H 30.5 in W 66 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chest was realized by the legendary design firm, Kittinger, in the United States, circa 1950. It offers a rectilinear body with faceted pulls; and fo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Chest by Kittinger
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Chest by Kittinger

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Chest by Kittinger

H 34.25 in W 42.25 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak High Chest by Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern high chest was realized by the legendary design firm, Kittinger, in the United States, circa 1950. It offers a rectilinear body with faceted pulls; a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak High Chest by Kittinger
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak High Chest by Kittinger

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak High Chest by Kittinger

H 46.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
High Chest in Silver Cerused Oak with Nickel "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated high chest was designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture Company circa 1950. The chest is a first-rate example of Frankl's midcentury work, which was influ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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High Chest in Silver Cerused Oak with Nickel "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl
High Chest in Silver Cerused Oak with Nickel "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl

High Chest in Silver Cerused Oak with Nickel "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl

H 44.5 in W 40 in L 44.5 in
James Mont style Silverleafed Cabinet USA 1950s
By James Mont
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A James Mont style Silverleafed cabinet with custom made Brutal sculpted bronzed resin handles after Paul Evans USA 1950s, Talisman Edition This cabinet is a superb example of Tal...
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1950s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver Leaf

James Mont style Silverleafed Cabinet USA 1950s
James Mont style Silverleafed Cabinet USA 1950s

James Mont style Silverleafed Cabinet USA 1950s

H 35.04 in W 71.46 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of three-drawer soft green painted and silver parcel-gilt commodes with silver metal leaf hardware.
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1930s French Other Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Vermeil

Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Commodes
Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Commodes

Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Commodes

H 28 in W 34 in D 19 in

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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