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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Cherry wood.
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1830
Cherry Wood
This Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherrywood dates from 1830. With a length of 60 cm, a width of 107 cm and ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Large Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on large bun feet.
The newer, professionally applied and layered salmon painted...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Coslin Sideboard Longato Hennè 1970 Modernariato Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Eccezionale cassettiera della prestigiosa serie "Hennè", ideata dall'acclamato designer George Coslin e prodotta da Longato negli anni '70 in Italia.
Questa straordinaria cassettier...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example features...
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ico Parisi Console Table Mid-Century Design Modernism 1950's
Located in Taranto, IT
Ico Parisi Console Table Mid-Century Design Modernism 1950's.
All-wood frame, glass top, unfortunately the frame has been painted. but it is an excellent restoration project because...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A George III Satinwood Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780.
Cross-banded in tulipwood, the drawers edged with a trompe l'oeil zig-zag banding.
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique inlaid walnut chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of outstanding quality and is a great size, with plenty of storag...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, Greek Key
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Chests or Nightstands, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th/20th Century
Stunning pair of three drawer chests, commodes or nightstands having a Sw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage bamboo chest of drawers by maugrion, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant wooden and bamboo chest of drawers with 3 large drawers.
Produced by Maugrion, delivering quality rattan and bamboo furniture and sold in high segment furniture shops such a...
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1970s French Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Rare Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rare lane Brutalist Mosaic hope chest Paul Evans style
Fabulous Lane Brutalist mosaic chunky walnut hope chest. This piece ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Extra-Large Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 18th Century extra-large chest on chest of drawers in the Chippendale style, unbranded. Mahogany with brass hardware, bevel edge to the top, bevel edge dividing chests, a...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on a scalloped skirt base.
The newer, professionally applied and layere...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XV style chests of drawers in lacquer and bronze. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV and Asian style “sauteuse” chests of drawers, in lacquer and gilt bronze, with their marble tops, lacquer decorated with landscapes composed of pagodas, trees, bridg...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest provides six drawers with ample storage and exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century mahogany Wellington chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique mahogany Wellington chest of drawers with 8 drawers. With the characteristic closure on the right side. No key present. In beautiful original condition. ready for ...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chests or Commodes, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dressers or chests of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware.
...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small 19th Century chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany chest of drawers with 4 drawers in perfect condition. The chest of drawers has a beautiful aged patina.
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1840
Size: 76...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Neo Classic Inspired Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The chest of drawers is constructed with mahoga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with matchbook veneer burled drawer fronts and Saint Anne Des Pyrenees Marble top. Features a...
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1840s Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Rara cassettiera mod. Carimate, Vico Magistretti, anni '60
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rara cassettiera mod. Carimate disegnata da Vico Magistretti negli anni'60
Struttura in legno rosso e dettagli in ottone
Ideale l'abbinamento con i comodini della stessa serie
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers circa 1870.
Fine quality caddy top tall chest of drawers, which is also known as a seminere chest, because of the use of 7 drawers....
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century English serpentine front chest. The wood Is a flamed mahogany, and it is flamed! In this business we don't see too many serpentine front chest ma...
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1840s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Reeded Gustavian Style Commodes Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, A Pair
Pair of white/greyish hand painted Gustavian style chest of drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distress...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Elm Wood Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1870-90
Located in Round Top, TX
A Danish late 18th century Louis XVI chest of three drawers. Serpentine front topped with carved Greek key motif.
The dark, rich patina of the elm wood reflects generations of use. N...
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Late 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Classic Bombe Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from premium acacia wood, this chest exudes a soothing whitewashed tone that enhances the intricate natural patterns of the wood grain. The chest offers not just visual splen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chest on Chest Design Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
An attractive piece of storage furniture, this early 20th century set of drawers is relatively small and narrow and will make a great set of drawers for any space, ideal for smaller ...
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Early Oak Chest From France, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Chest From France, Circa 1800. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Fantastic patina and use.
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Early 1800s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid Century Nightstands with Chrome Drawer Pulls
Located in Asheville, NC
Enhance your bedroom decor with this stylish pair of high-quality nightstands, each boasting sleek chrome drawer pulls. The dark black lacquer top and sides lend a touch of elegance ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Asian chest of drawers, 20th century
Located in Brussels, BE
20th-century Asian decorative chest of drawers crafted from wood, adorned with a stunning red patina that adds warmth and character to any space.
Please do not hesitate to contact ...
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20th Century Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobelfabrik
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Teak Chest of 3 drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s.
It is model 34.
Commonly attributed to Kai Kristiansen
Features:
Wonderful teak grain
T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early Oak Shop Commode From France, Circa 1900
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Shop Commode From France, Circa 1900. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Great patina.
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Early 1900s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest with Sculpted Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance and functional design of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest of Drawers. Expertly hand-crafted from premium walnut wood, this exquisite piece has underg...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th century Gustavian inlaid elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this profusely inlaid gustavian period commode circa 1800.
Large selection of wood craft techniques using elm, walnut, ebony, satinwood and various fruitwood...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Classic Mid Century Highboy Dresser with Chrome Drawer Pulls
Located in Asheville, NC
Elevate your bedroom decor with this high-quality highboy dresser featuring sleek chrome drawer pulls. Its dark lacquer top and sides add a touch of sophistication to any space.
Dim...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Black Lacquered Chests with Inlaid Star Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of black lacquered chests with inlaid star pattern. So unique! Creates an upscale designer touch. Lovely!!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rustic, si...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Small Scale Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring only 34.5 inches wide, this small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features a grey marble top and fluted rounded cor...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English 18th C. Georgian Period Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
Transport yourself back in time with this remarkable English late 18th-century Georgian chest of drawers. Constructed with care, it embodies the essence of meticulous English traditi...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Campaigner Chests by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of sophisticated 3 drawer "Campaigner" bachelor chests by Dixie. Brass hardware. Good vintage condition with some minor cosmetic imperfections (light scratches/dings).These ches...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved and painted wood commode, with subtle serpentine shaped body, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a shapely top with serpentine front a...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Falster Teak Tambour High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Falster Teak Tambour High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, six graduated drawers on the left side, recessed wooden pulls, tamb...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, 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
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Henning Korch, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Henning Korch, 1960s.
Low Scandinavian Mid-Century modern five drawer dresser Model 103 "Alabama". Designed by Danish architect Henning Ko...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
American Bow Front Sheraton Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very pretty 19th century American Sheraton Mahogany chest of drawers. Old refinish in very good condition with all drawers gliding smoothly in the case. Replaced older drawer hard...
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mid 1800s Swedish or Danish Pine Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Centennial, CO
This beautiful Swedish or Danish antique chest of drawers was beautifully crafted out of pine in the early or mid-1800s. Note the beautiful and expert 45 degree angle wood joinery at...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Shapely French Bombé Commode w/Nice Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bombé style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. This vintage commode from France has a rectangular top with subtle serpentine front, atop a shapely body...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Empire Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive French Empire Mahogany Commode. Solid granite top over 4 drawers all with working locks and individual keys for each drawer. Round Mahogany veneer columns with Or...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
solid pine secretary chest by WASA, Germany 1990s
Located in grand Lancy, CH
solid pine chest by Wasa , the name of a very successful furniture series in the 70s, today stands for the whole company - it became a trademark for perfectly natural, carefully craf...
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1990s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1860, a brass-bound teak chest made in two parts: the top section has a rectangular surface above a full drawer over two side-by-side dr...
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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco 1930s Leather Front 5 Drawer Commode the Style of Parzinger Originals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic art deco high style mahogany cabinet with tooled and sewn diamond pattern green leather door panels and distinctive polished brass tacks. Features three large spacious drawer...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Maitland Smith tessellated marble 5 drawers petite Commode.
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland Smith tessellated marble 5 drawers petite commode.
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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Charlotte Perriand ' Les Arcs'
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand, as Used in the Iconic Les Arcs Ski-Resort.
This remarkable vintage cabinet, crafted by the legendary Charlotte Perriand and onc...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest
This Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest was made circa 1870.
Once an officer was commissioned and ready to embark on a tour overseas, he...
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1870s English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Swedish Miniature Chest of Drawers with original paint Country
Located in Boden, SE
Original painted Scandinavian miniature chest of drawers from Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden
This small miniature Gustavian 4 drawer dresser can be perfect as a storage of small ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which rests above a neoclassical sty...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Antique Raised Two Drawer Bleached Wood Chest with Star Inlay Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached-wood raised commode with two drawers, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from France has been designed in nice, clean/linear lines, allo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Of 1950s T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chests For John Stuart
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s T.H. Robsjohn - Gibbings for John Stuart chests, on wheels. Needs refinishing.
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1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Primitive 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the rustic charm of our Antique Primitive Pine Chest of Drawers, a timeless treasure that embodies the essence of early American craftsmanship. Crafted with sturdy pine an...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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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