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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
19th Century French Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
Shaped with graceful curves, this French provincial serpentine chest of drawers is crafted from richly grained tiger oak, showcasing its striking natural pattern. The subtly bowed fr...
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Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rou...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent 19th century Louis XVI-style commode from France, with a marble top on a mahogany case of three drawers. The white stone is traced with fine veining and a patinated sur...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Shagreen Commode with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Union National Georgian Style Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Buffet Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Bachelors Chest, Buffet or Dresser by Union National, Circa 1940s. Designed in George III styling with a dramatic serpentine mahogany case featuring four sliding dove...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers in Pine, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming Danish pine chest of drawers dating from the early 20th century, thoughtfully updated with a creative twist. While the body retains its original character and rich grain, ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode, Chest of Drawers, Dresser
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany commode or chest of drawers features a beveled Saint Anne marble top and fluted rounded corners. Its three drawers of dovetail...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

18th Century Oak French Commode
Located in Nijlen, BE
A fine quality, 18th Century French country, Directoire commode in Bleach oak, with a superb colour and proportions, of simple lines, that will work well in most settings. Pure cre...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Early 20th century Bow fronted mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a lovely quality and very neat early 20th century bow fronted chest of drawers. The timber used has a beautiful grain and colour. The handles are brass and a gorgeous design....
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Paul Poiret, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Metal, France, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white painted oak and metal chest of drawers designed by Paul Poiret and produced by Atelier Martine, France, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.25"H x 30.0"W x 17.25...
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the texture of the wood over the years gives it a deep flavor. Th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Black Lacquer & Gilt Chinoiserie Chests / Commodes -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are hand painted French Louis XIV style chinoiserie chests. I love the vivid pastoral scenes, particularly on the tops. The key escutcheons are faux. The drawers have dovetail ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th century walnut commode in the Louis XVI style, featuring clean lines, fluted legs, and original round brass pulls. The case offers two narrow drawers above two full-width draw...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Commode. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is renowned for its refined proportions, elegant lines, and exceptiona...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Bedside Commodes Chests
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF BLUE-PAINTED SWEDISH GUSTAVIAN-STYLE BEDSIDE COMMODES With paint-simulating-stone tops Northern European, circa 20th century 28" H x 17 1/8" D x 33" W Of very good quality...
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20th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau/ Half Cabinet, AT circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning 19th century nutwood commode or also so-called "trumeau" (=half cabinet) from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. Artfully designed, this antique commode s...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a black drawer storage made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. Cedar is lightweight yet strong, and was widely use...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers produced by Pindex, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 31.5"W x 17.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1940s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century faux bamboo carved pine vanity, offering daily inspiration in the organic forms and artistic ingenuity during the Aesthetic Movement of the late 1800s. Functionin...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid-Century Italian Chest of Drawers in Rattan and Bamboo w/ Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera chest of drawers fully made in rattan and bamboo and completed by a crystal glass top. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy durin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glorious 20th century vintage reproduction Louis XVI-style commode from France, true to the spirit of an antique original with a marble top on a mahogany & beech wood case of three...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode Approximate size: 32.5 (h) x 41.5 (w) x 23 (d) in. Anonymous The Netherlands; 19th century Wood, brass. A striking 19...
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19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th-C. English Carved & Painted Pine Faux Bamboo Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century English faux bamboo carved and painted faux bamboo chest. It is both stained and painted. It has the original turned feet and knobs. The drawers are dovetailed...
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Mid-Century Italian Organic Chest of Drawers in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera styledresser fully made in bamboo and woven rattan completed by solid brass handles. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Art Deco / Swedish Grace Sideboard Carl Malmsten "Haga”, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Swedish Grace Art Deco / sideboard, buffet, storage unit named 'Haga' by Carl Malmsten. The sideboard sits on an ebonized base and it has inlays of geometric decoration and...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut & Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style, marble-topped walnut commode from France (late 19th century) with transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The dark s...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

18th Century Gustavian Period Commode in Black Paint, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic late 18th-century Swedish Gustavian period commode, circa 1780, featuring its original structure with a later black-painted finish. This striking piece showcases the ele...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Danish Gustavian (Louis XVI) Pine Chest of Drawers with Original Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Gustavian chest of drawers (known in Denmark as Louis XVI) crafted in pine, carefully stripped back to its original black paint with a beautifully aged patina. The top is ...
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Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

ON HOLD - Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully preserved pair of 18th-century Italian commodes from Southern Italy, crafted in richly grained walnut with exquisite attention to form and symmetry. The serpentine fron...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Book Matched Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Chest with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe style commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the nineteenth century with a facade of book matched burl walnut and soli...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Oak Sideboard Chest of Drawers Haberdashery
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An antique oak sideboard chest of drawers, a beautifully crafted piece of furniture, made from solid oak wood that showcases a rich, warm finish. Solid oak construction, known for it...
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Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Pair of Louis XV Provincial Style Hand-carved Two-drawer Commodes/Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
excellent quality reproductions, each with serpentine shaped top above a conforming bombe-form body fitted with two drawers over a pierced rocaille-carved apron all raised on scrolle...
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1990s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Louis XVI style, marble-topped commode from France (late 19th century) in bold, ebonized finish that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The St. Anne marble surface...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Distressed Blue Paint, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and beautifully patinated Gustavian-style chest of drawers, crafted in Sweden around 1920. This three-drawer chest stands on tapered legs and features classic neoclassical det...
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain Immerse yourself in history with this stunning bakery cabinet, an authentic 20th-century piece crafted by the renowned...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swiss alp painted trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted dated 1817 on the top trunk
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1810s Swiss Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Chest of Drawers with Dentil Carving, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Swedish chest of drawers from the mid-1800s, blending neoclassical form with country charm. Crafted from pine and finished in a soft, chalky white paint with natural wear, ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Other

Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers crafted by Danish Skilled Carpenter 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers made of light wood most likely veneered birch with lacquer. The oblong pull handles have a beautiful rounded design. This chest is really coz...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. In ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Swedish Modern Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson in Birchwood, Bodafors, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful little chest of drawers by Axel Larsson made in the 1930s at Svenska Möbekfabrikkerne, Bodafors, Sweden. Veneered in flamed birch with buds in hardwood. The 1000 series was...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood, Birch

Swedish Chest of Drawers in Blue Paint, Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully proportioned Swedish chest of drawers from around 1860, featuring its original carved details and a soft blue painted finish with a delicately aged patina. The clean ne...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique 8-Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is a piece of furniture that combines practicality and beauty. The mat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century English Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers, String Inlay & Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers, String Inlay & Bun Feet
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18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of Meiji period (1868-1912) , estimate from the style & conditions. M...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional pair of 19th-century Swedish Gustavian chests embodies the elegance and restraint that define the Gustavian style. Painted in a soft, muted gray tone with a timeworn...
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19th Century Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis-Phillipe walnut commode from the 19th century featuring exceptional bookmatched veneer on the three lower drawer fronts. This lovely commode exhibits strong proporti...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Westnofa Teak Bachelors Chests - Mid Century Danish Modern Dressers Nightstands
Located in Decatur, GA
PAIR of vintage midcentury Scandinavian modern 4 drawer chests by Westnofa, circa 1970s. Gorgeous old growth teak cases and drawers with black plinth bases. Fully restored by our te...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has a few surprises: the burled walnut drawer fronts are so striking with dense grain pattern that it’s easy to miss there are ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

Donald Deskey Style Art Deco Green Lacquered Chests of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or chest of drawers In the manner of Donald Deskey USA, Circa 1930s Green lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Black with Brass Hardware and Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Gustavian-style chest of drawers, painted in matte black with a gently worn patina that enhances its architectural details. Crafted from a mix of oak, oak veneer, and pine...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

English 19th Century Campaign Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial English, circa 1850, military campaign chest of drawers with near-complete original hardware on mahogany construction. Split between two stacking trunks, a total of fiv...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Hokuriku area, Japan. This tansu chest of drawers seemed to be in the vein of Kusuri dansu (Medicine / apothecary chest). Product of Meiji era (1860s-1910), estimate from the ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Flame Mahogany and Parcel Painted Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers Attributed to Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Satinwood case, with beautiful book-matched flame maho...
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1920s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are pleased to offer this fabulous 1930’s Art Deco Walnut Chest of drawers with 4 graduated drawers, each decoratively veneered to match the top of the chest and adorned with thei...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Maple and Brass Chest of Drawers Italy 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very elegant chest of drawers in Maple and Brass wood 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design Italia.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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