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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes Late 19th century antique pair of Louis XV style marble top commodes .Each of the wal...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rare Period 1800s Italian Made Circassian Walnut and Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning Italian Period commode from the 1780-90s era and has fine features including a very large width and gorgeous marble top with cherub bronze ormolu and tryphid style...
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1780s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French Louis XV style bedside chests, dating from around the 1900-1910 period. They are of outstanding quality and are a very useful size, with lots of storage space. The wood has acquired a gorgeous colour tone and patina, they have extremely well made ormolou mounts and handles, with gorgeous details. We have had these recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for their age. There is just some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there. Width – 14 inches , 35 cm Depth – 12 inches...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

STUNNING FLAMED HARDWOOD HOWARD & SON'S SERPENTINE FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare large Howard & Son’s 1880 fully stamped Flamed Mahogany Serpentine fronted chest of drawers with bachelors slip shelf Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This is pretty much the finest quality chest of drawers I have ever laid my hands on, it is substantial in weight, the cuts of Mahogany have a deep rich grain and simply glow in the right light, it is the most exquisite quality. The very top of the drawers has a butlers slip serving shelf, this is used for laying out your cloths for the following day The inside top drawer is stamped in the middle Howard & Son’s Berners street next to the Hobbs London...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Pair of Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Belgian mid-century nightstands or chests of drawers mounted on black curved metal bases. Simple yet dynamic, their blend of industrial and modernist elements results in a ti...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Danish chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 4 drawers. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are two dovetailed d...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Moorish Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your décor with exotic charm using this Vintage Boho Moorish Chest of Drawers. Featuring intricate Moorish-inspired patterns and a bohemian flair, this chest offers both beaut...
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Late 20th Century North American Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1960s. This example features book match...
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1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Large French chest of drawers, second half of the 19th century. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1870, France. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 103 cm / width 160 cm / depth 55 cm
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1870s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with cambered front and three drawers. The two lower drawers are flanked by ebonized columns. The chest of drawers stands on square feet and is veneered ...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Fir Green Wood-Rattan Chest with Brass Hardware 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastic geometric Mid-Century chest of drawers in rich fir green with brass details. The object is made in a heavy design and has 4 large drawers. The body is made of solid wood ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan, Wood

17th Century Charles II Period Jacobean Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 17th century, Charles II, Jacobean oak geometric chest of drawers of great colour & patina. Rectangular planked top with moulded edge above two small and three long graduated oak l...
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of commodes in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Søborg cabinetmakers. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Italian Painted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century painted commode , with later hand painted decoration in the Delft manner, with chinoiserie details. This elegant blue and white painted chest of drawers, will make...
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19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Blossom Blue Bone Inlay Dresser, a stunning fusion of nature-inspired design and expert craftsmanship. Handcrafted using dyed bone pieces, this dres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Wood

French Directoire' Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Period French Directoire' mahogany and brass trimmed commode with original Belgian black marble. Circa 1810. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
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1810s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Commode Empire, France, vers 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Commode Empire, France, vers 1860. Très bonne condition. Dimensions : hauteur 104 cm / largeur 178 cm / profondeur 59 cm
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1860s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

LOST AT SEA Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, GB
This collection of furniture is inspired by objects that have been left exposed to incrustation from the sea. Their shape, once crisp and clear, soon becomes blurred and secondary a...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

PAIR OF VINTAGE MiLITARY CAMPAIGN TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER TRAYS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Military Campaign tallboy chests of drawers which are brass mounted and come co...
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Svend Langkilde Danish Rosewood Cabinet, c1960
Located in London, GB
Sven Langkilde - Rosewood Cabinet 2-door cabinet made from exquisite rosewood designed by Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company Langkilde Mobler. The internal space is made...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style chest of drawers from the 1940s, Poland. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 96 cm / width 211 cm / depth 61 cm
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1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Springtime Mid Century Nine Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Springtime Floral Bone Inlay Dresser, where elegance meets craftsmanship in a celebration of spring's beauty. Handmade with meticulous care, this dresser features an exquisite bone i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Wood

Art Deco cubic dresser with brass handles 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made chest of drawers from the turn of the 1930s-1940s, a designer piece of furniture covered in walnut burl and decorated with original period brass handles. The dresser ha...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century German Biedermeier black walnut commode. Circa 1840. Beautiful wood grain and polish! Adds warmth and charm to any room!
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Side Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier black walnut side cabinet with inverse doors. Circa 1840. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
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1840s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Doe chest of drawers - Black BAMBI
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The graceful silhouette of the doe inspires the creation of the Bambi chest of drawers, combining practicality and elegance for interior spaces. The Bambi chest of drawers, a discre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Laminate

Doe chest of drawers - Red BAMBI
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The graceful silhouette of the doe inspires the creation of the Bambi chest of drawers, combining practicality and elegance for interior spaces. The Bambi chest of drawers, a discre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Laminate

Maple, Brass & Parchment Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s. Maple structure, parchment-covered drawers, brass tips; a dark mauve glass is laid over the top while the upper shelf is made ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden drawer made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (1868-1920) in Japan. This was originally a drawer for storing Chinese medicine, etc., and was used in dr...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Doe chest of drawers - White BAMBI
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The graceful silhouette of the doe inspires the creation of the Bambi chest of drawers, combining practicality and elegance for interior spaces. The Bambi chest of drawers, a discre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Laminate

Scandinavian chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with drawers of 1960s Nordic manufacture. The teak frame gives the box a modern and elegant appearance as well as durability. The round gold metal handles add a touch of lux...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Marble Top Burl Wood Demi Lune Commodes by Henredon - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Indulge in luxury with this pair of Marble Top Burl Wood Demi Lune Commodes by Henredon. Featuring elegant burl wood veneer and opulent Italian marble tops, these pieces combine clas...
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Early 2000s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Parquetry Commode Commode with Marble Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine French Louis XVI Period Parquetry Commode with Unusual Oyster Veneered Decoration. This fine commode is of typical Louis XVI form with chamfered angles, reflected in the shap...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Marquetry Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Pair of North Italian Late 18th Century Two Drawer Marquetry Commodes. These attractive commodes are typical of the elegant pieces produced in northern Italy in the neoclassi...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers/dressing table by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1960’s Sweden
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful Swedish chest of drawers and a dressing table as well designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, brass handgrips. Exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship. Condition Good, age r...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Harold Schwartz for Romweber Acacia and Walnut Wood Three Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company, Acacia wood and walnut wood three drawer commode. The front of the commode is adorned with raised octagonal shapes, four complete and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique George I Style burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George I style burled wood chest of drawers, circa 1910. With a slightly rectangular top with molded front and side edges, two top drawers...
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1910s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Lexington Nautica Home Commode Modern Bedside Table Three Drawer Chest 568-621
Located in Dayton, OH
Nautica Home by Lexington Furniture commode or bedside table. Features a bow front with three dovetailed drawers. Drawer fronts are reeded with silver rounded pulls...
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Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers sku 1813 W188 x D55 x H78 cm. Weight 84 kg
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique burr walnut bedside cabinets, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1920 period. They are of superb quality and display gorgeous burr walnut gra...
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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 19th century French Commode is made of burl of walnut with a Sainte-Anne marble top. Simple and elegant.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Early 19th Century Black Empire Chest of Drawers with 3 Drawers, around 1800
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1800, the Early 19th Century Black Empire Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers embodies the opulence and grandeur of the Empire style. Made with meticulous craftsmanshi...
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Early 1800s German Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Magnificent Neatly Proportioned Danish Mid Century Modern Chest Of Drawers
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An incredibly attractive and stylish Danish Mid Century modern chest of drawers that is neatly proportioned without deterring from ample storage that is offered in the form of four p...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Vintage original IMPERO dresser, in inlaid and ebonized wood. First 1800
Located in Torino, IT
IMPERO Dresser original vintage, in walnut wood inlaid and ebonized. PERIOD First half of the nineteenth century MODEL Dresser dresser with three drawers MATERIALS Walnut wood inl...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Neoclassical tall Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large neoclassical chest of drawers with four drawers and a shallow drawer in the upper section. The chest of drawers is decorated with fluted quarter columns at the corners and a de...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Commode in mahogany. Louis XVl Period at the end of Eighteen Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Commode in mahogany with rich ornamentation in bronze and gilded brass, topped with veined withe marble and open brass gallery. Louis XVl Period at the end of eighteen century.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Banded Walnut Brass Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Baker Campaign style chest of two generously sized drawers with handsome banded walnut top & front. Original brass hardware enhances striking walnut grains. Nice multifunctional stor...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

ANTiQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GREEN FLORAL TWO OVER THREE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique Swedish circa 1880-1900 hand painted green floral chest of drawers in two over three fo...
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1880s Swedish Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1960’s Scandinavian birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid century furniture.  Rectangular top...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

French Louis XVI 2 Drawer Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a very nice little Louis XVI two drawer chest in walnut. Louis XVI is known for having clean straight lines and taller legs that add a touch of uniqueness. Notice that its wo...
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1880s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode is a stunning testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined taste of the Louis Philippe era. King Louis Philippe, w...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
A late George III mahogany bow fronted three drawer chest of drawers, with shaped apron and raised on splayed bracket feet, 40"w x 22"d x 33"h
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1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar. The stately collection comprised over 100 pieces for each room of the home, featuring proprietary curled bar...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco five-drawer walnut and mahogany dresser with brass handles
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant 1940s Art Deco period chest of drawers, quality Italian production with modern and functional design. The special feature of the cabinet is that it has five drawers unlike c...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Console in Mahogany with Inlaid Wood from the 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
Mahogany console with inlaid walnut wood and round legs from around the 1880s. Dimensions in cm: H:84.5 W:68 D:43
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1880s Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak will make a splendid addition to your timeless decor! Hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth seasoned oak, i...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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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