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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Color:  White
Brass and White "Statuario" Marble Commode and Chests of Drawers, 2010
Located in Rome, IT
Chests of drawers in white Carrara Statuario marble with polished brass structure. This commode has a very luxurious appearance, due the use of not common materials, Carrara Statuari...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza F2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

USM Haller Credenza C2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the Usm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood, white and black Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier Semainier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" an...
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2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

USM Haller Dresser Y
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three drawers elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza E2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Usm Haller Storage C1A18 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 9-Chest of Drawer by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 9-drawer front, with white wash finish on oakwood. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surface i...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

USM Haller Storage G2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Pedestal V Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three 6" drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Mid Credenza D Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the US...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair Foral Painted White Decorated Gustavian Style Bombe Commodes Nightstands
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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1980s North American Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Matt White by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Luciano Frigerio off White Lacquered Brass Commode Chest 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Italian Mid-Century off white lacquered commode would be stunning in any bedroom. Designed by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio in It...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pyramid Shape Tessellated Stone Marble Ball Pulls High Chest Dresser Drawer MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pyramid Shape Tessellated Stone Marble Ball Pulls High Chest Dresser Drawer MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Travertine, Marble

1920s Faux Bamboo and White Carrera Marble Dressing Table with Central Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 1920s faux bamboo and white Carrera marble dressing table with central hinged mirror with brass acorn fixings above a central drawer and shelf,...
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

USM Haller Storage G118 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and one extension drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Storage S2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and two drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Gala White Oak Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Gala Chest of Drawers in its contemporary style suggests warmth and practicality. Its raised design lightens its volume and puts wood as the principal material in different forms...
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2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

USM Haller Mid Credenza DF Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one extension door with filing. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chest, Dresser, White Lacquered, Custom Made
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Chest, Dresser, White Lacquered, Custom Made This recently re-lacquered chest is in seemingly pristine condition. The five drawer high custom made, Harmony House, ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Modern Milano Nightstand with White Shagreen Leather and Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milnao Shagreen Leather Nightstand by Ercole home has a 2-door front, with Linen 2 wood finish on oak. White/ light gray shagreen leather with ...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest in Ivory White Chocolate, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in Ivory White Chocolate. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

21st Century Five Drawer Hand Painted Dresser by Modenese Gastone, White
Located in PADOVA, Italy
21st century gorgeously bombed make-up table from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors. This unique masterpiece in solid wood presents custom rose-shaped knobs with hand painted achantu...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

21st Century Empire Dressing Table with Columns by Modenese Gastone White Finish
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxurious empire-style dresser by Modenese Luxury Interiors, Italian furniture producer. Made of solid wood with white laquered finish, plus empire-style wood carved columns, silver ...
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2010s Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Modern White, Gold High Gloss Sideboard or Rounded Console
Located in Riga, LV
The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful sideboard is expertly handmade by our best craftsmen. It offers enough storage space inside the four drawers and on each side ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 6-Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom chest of 6 drawers by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with white wash finish on oak wood. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surfac...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White
Located in LONDON, GB
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted designs on the top rail and gilt detailing. It has four drawers with brass ring ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Agresti Polished White Jewel Chest in Birdseye Maple, Gold-Plated Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Shiny white bird’s-eye maple shiny jewel chest with 24-karat pink gold-plated hardware. Two necklace bars. The two doors lock the whole chest.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birdseye Maple

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Dresser, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser from 20th century. Beautiful line furniture of nice decor in lacquered and painted wood. Chest of drawers with two front draw...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Faux bamboo off white lacquer scallop shape art deco pulls high chest dresser.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored mid century modern Faux bamboo off-white lacquer five drawers hi chest dresser with Art Deco style hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Restored Solid Oak Cerused White & Grey Finish 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid-century modern solid oak two tone cerused finish bachelor chests dressers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parchment Cabinets in the manner of Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern parchment covered two door cabinets on ebonized bases. In the style of Karl Springer.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Parchment Paper

Kittinger White Painted Tall 5 Drawers Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger painted dresser with dowel pulls. This is in distressed condition. Refinishing recommended.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Commode in White Cream Mirrored Glass, Chest of Drawers Mirrored, Credenza
Located in Miami, FL
Commode in white cream mirrored glass. Chest of drawers mirrored. Credenza Two drawers with brake, silent closing. Depth of the drawers: 13.78 in. Wi...
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2010s European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

White Lacquer Wooden and Agate Handles Chest of Drawers
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Gilded metal and white lacquer wooden with agate handles and glass tray chest of drawers.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Agate, Metal

Gilded Metal with White Lacquer Wooden and Agate Handles Large Chest of Drawers
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Gilded metal and white lacquer wooden with agate handles and glass tray large chest of drawers.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Agate, Metal

Bethlehem, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, White Lacquer, Bronze, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Hollywood Regency style white lacquered dressers or commode or chest. Each of these multiple use chests or nightstands have been recently refinished. The pair have solid bronze pulls on all four double curved front drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

White Alligator Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers white Alligatorcroco made with structure in solid beech wood covered with white tinted alligator skin. With 3 drawers covered inside with pure lamb wool from Mongoli...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury classic chest of drawers featuring cerused mahogany cases and matte eggshell lacquer drawer front with satin brass button pulls and...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Victorian White Painted Carved Wood and Marble Commode
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian white painted and carved bedside commode with inset marble top and a shaped back rail.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Carved and Bleached White Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice 18th century French carved and bleached white oak commode. Lovely patina and tons of storage. Great for the modern farmhouse look!.
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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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