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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Black Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish chest of drawers in black painted pine wood, top with profiled edge.
Three drawers with canted sides and tapered feet.
Restored, drawers function with two brass pulls on each...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gustavian Style Black Painted Commodes Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of black hand painted textured Gustavian style chest of drawers. This set has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. ...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Birch briar dresser, with brass handles, 1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
Birch briar dresser, with brass handles, 1950s
Composed of 6 side drawers and one central mock drawer
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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
19th Century French Empire Painted Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite 19th century French Empire Painted Commode. Features one frieze drawer over three inset drawers, flanked by stiles with gilt bronze mounts. Wide plinth, block feet. Wonderf...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish 1855s Black Painted Chest with Central Door and Seven Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Swedish black painted chest of drawers from the mid 19th century, with seven drawers, central door, carved apron and tapered legs. Created in Sweden during the third quart...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Empire Petite Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French 19th century Empire commode having lovely bookmatched walnut and gray fossil marble top that sits over a wide drawer (all are dovetailed) hidden in the apron of the piece, ove...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
French 1790s Louis XVI Period Cherry Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period cherry commode from the late 18th century, with three drawers and fluted side posts. Created in France during the last decade of the 18th century, this cher...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk on Three-Drawer Commode en Arbalète
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut slant-front desk on commode from the 18th century, with star inlay, crossbow front and quadrilobe motifs. Born in France during the 18th century, this...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style painted bedside chest from the late 19th century, with serpentine front and three drawers. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this p...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique English pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the darker stained kn...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
17th Century William and Mary Oyster Veneered Chest
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning piece from the 17th century, this William and Mary chest features exquisite oyster veneer adorning its five drawers. Resting gracefully on bracket feet, its craftsmanship ...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
Charming and Whimsical Italian Venetian Faux Verdi Marble Paint Decorated Comode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a ONE-OF-A-KIND hand-painted commode. The commode features all of the talent and potential of the artist. Look at the whimsical monkeys in various poses up to their mischievo...
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1930s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Burl Wood and Ormolu Bombe Chests - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency Burl Wood and Ormolu Bombe Chests. Showcasing rich burl wood and intricate ormolu detailing, these stunning chests embo...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Metal
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Bleached Burl Inlay Bombe Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of bohemian elegance to your space with this Vintage Boho Bleached Burl Inlay Bombe Chest. Featuring a distinctive bleached burl inlay and curvaceous bombe design, this u...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
Late 17th century William and Mary walnut chest on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 17th century William and Mary walnut chest on stand circa 1690.
Good quality 2 piece William and Mary period chest on original base.
Shaped cornice to the top surface with a 2...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine 18th Century French Carved Walnut Louis XV Commode Dresser or Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant exquisitely handmade carved walnut French commode from the 18th century featuring a carved ripple front with shell pulls that are part of the body. The intricately carved b...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, French Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen, French, Louis XVI, Large Commode or Sideboard, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble
A large and impressive finely cast bronze commode or sideboard in the Maison Jansen taste. The...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Figured Walnut 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A1930s figured walnut chest of 3 drawers of small proportions. Presented in excellent showroom condition is this lovely petite chest of 3 drawers. Features a highly figured top in wa...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of two Drawers, Walnut, South Germany circa 182
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful unadorned Biedermeier commode or chest of two drawers in walnut from South Germany around 1825.
Dark walnut veneered in book-match on softwood. High, tapered square legs in...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Arts and Crafts Oak Dressing Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Dressing Chest
The dressing chest has 2 short over 2 long graduated drawers and another two trinket drawers on the top either side of the mirror
The swing mirr...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with two short and three long graduated drawers, original brass swan neck handles, on bracket feet.
Circa: 1820
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Of Drawers, with two short and two long graduated oak lined drawers with oval brass handles, on bracket feet.
Circa: 1820
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A large 19th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with two short over four long drawers, fitted with turned bun handles and raised upon turned feet.
Circa: 1860
Dimensions:
Height: 5...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Nouveau chest of drawers by Ebanisteria di Bassano vintage Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Art Nouveau chest of drawers by Ebanisteria di Bassano.
All-wood frame, brass handles.
The item is in excellent conservative condition, there is no cosmetic or structural defect to...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Newark, GB
Sleek French walnut Louis Philippe commode dated to the mid 19th century. Topped with a distinguished grey marble surface, it features five drawers, one discreetly positioned at the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Walnut Serpentine Chest on Chest
Located in Newark, GB
A lovely, well proportioned walnut chest on chest in the George II style.
- Elegant serpentine shape.
- Double herringbone inlay bordering burr walnut veneers to all 6 drawers.
- Or...
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Early 20th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Period Regency Cabinet Mahogany Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine Regency 2 Door Mahogany Side Cabinet.
Period Regency
This Impressive Cabinet Stands Upon a Plinth Base.
The Cabinet Features 2 Paneled Doors with Typical Regency Brass Closing S...
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1980s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century mahogany campaign chest. Features simple rectangular lines, brass corners, and brass inset handles. These chests were made for travel, historically for military campaign...
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern curved Pyramid Mahogany chest of drawers, ca 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern, curved chest of drawers in book matched Pyramid Mahogany from the 1940s. Very nice mahogany pattern on the frontside of the three equally sized drawers. Every drawer ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
John Widdicomb Adam Style Faux Marble Walnut Demilune Commode Buffet Server
Located in Long Branch, NJ
John Widdicomb Adam Style Faux Marble Walnut Demilune Commode Buffet Server
Dimensions : 51.5" Wide X 16.5" Deep X 36" Tall
This stunning demilune server was made by John Widdicomb...
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Early 2000s American Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century William and Mary burl cross-branded oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers. Chest features two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, dovetail drawers with br...
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Country French Two Drawer Distressed Paint Decorated Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34 1/2in W: 51 1/4in D: 24 1/4in
This Louis XV Style Country French Two Drawer Distressed Paint Decorated Commode is truly a unique piece and was made with quality i...
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Charles Webb Oak Low Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Charles Webb (American, 1929-2019) Oak Low Chest of Eight Drawers, "Charles Webb / designer / woodworker" label inside top drawer. 34" H x 72" W x 21.5" D.
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20th Century American Craftsman Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Charles Webb Oak Tall Chest of 7 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Charles Webb (American, 1929-2019) Oak Tall Chest of Seven Drawers, "Charles Webb / designer/woodworker" label inside top drawer. 51.5" H x 36" W x 21" D.
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20th Century American Craftsman Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
A Small Mahogany Chest Of Drawers With Inlays - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine small mahogany chest of drawers Sheraton style and period from the end of the 18th century.
Commode which stands out by its very good quality with lemon inlays in the drawers...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Organic Modern Restored Cane and Bamboo Rising Sun Commodes-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, US
These chests were handled by a caring individual who knows how or had someone to take care of their bamboo furniture. Very light wear for the age of these Commodes. Light refinishin...
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1970s Philippine British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Bentwood
Mid 20th Century Restored Neoclassical Style Bamboo and Brass Sideboard
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Circa 1975 stunning diagonally applied Reed Bamboo and brass hardware sideboard with black lacquered cube feet and amazing amount of storage for a Neoclassical style. the piece has ...
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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Connecticut Highboy In Cherry
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine example of an 18th century Connecticut chest-on-chest in Cherry with a bonnet top and flame finials, over three small drawers, the center with a carved fan, over 7 full length...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent professionally restored vintage condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
White Painted Regency Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Regency chest of drawers with faux bamboo detail, newly painted in a antique dove white, finished with small amounts of dark beeswax to create a faux distressed effect. Pe...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers Tallboy By Alfred Cox, 1960s
By Alfred Cox
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A walnut tallboy chest of drawers from Alfred Cox 60s
Simplistic design featuring solid walnut handles, five drawers and elegant tapering legs.
Manufactured in UK by Alfred Cox - Mad...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Walnut
French 19th Century Empire Small Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Charming Small Empire Commode is made of flamed mahogany and has been refinished. It has a black marble top and bronze rings around the columns. The contrast of colors is just w...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs....
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
Materials are cedar and paulownia wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is sim...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar, Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: ⌀ 48 x H 152 cm
Materials: Orbitale DeLabré Stainless Steel, Natural Oak Wood
Copper and Brass versions are available. One, Two, T...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: ⌀ 48 x H 152 cm
Materials: Orbitale DeLabré Brass, Natural Oak Wood
Copper and Stainless Steel versions are available. One, Two, T...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: ⌀ 48 x H 102 cm
Materials: Orbitale DeLabré Brass, Natural Oak Wood
Copper and Stainless Steel versions are available. One, Two, T...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Pandora Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: ⌀ 48 x H 102 cm
Materials: Orbitale DeLabré Stainless Steel, Natural Oak Wood
Copper and Brass versions are available. One, Two, T...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Marea Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Marea Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: W 55 x D 45 x H 113 cm
Materials: DeMarea Brass, Titanium Oak Wood
Copper and Stainless Steel versions are available. Two, Three, Fo...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Marea Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Marea Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: W 55 x D 45 x H 50 cm
Materials: DeMarea Stainless Steel, Titanium Oak Wood
Copper and Brass versions are available. Three, Four, Fi...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Celato Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Celato Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: W 160 x D 40 x H 162 cm
Materials: Striped DeLabré Copper, Natural Birch Wood
Brass and Stainless Steel versions are also available...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Celato Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Celato Chest of Drawers by De Castelli
Dimensions: W 160 x D 40 x H 162 cm
Materials: Striped DeLabré Stainless Steel, Natural Birch Wood
Copper and Brass versions are also available...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Neoclassical Chests of Drawers, Italy early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Italian neoclassical chests, each featuring two drawers and tapered legs with brass caps. The escutcheons, shaped like shields, are ebonized and accented with brass l...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top
France, 1810
Walnut
Antique Chest of drawers with black marble on top. Beautiful grain of walnut on front and both sid...
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1810s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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