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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Modern Nilo Nightstands Bedside Tables Set/2 Onyx Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstands, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Nilo Nightstand brings nature into your interior space through its organic and sweeping cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
French Riviera Chest of Drawers in Vienna Straw, Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century chest of drawers fully made in rattan and Vienna straw with Brass knobs. This delightful French Riviera style chest of drawers was designed in Italy during th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Birch briar dresser, with brass handles, 1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
Modular living room modules in briarwood, "Fox Hunt" model, 1970s
Fox hunting is a term that refers to a series of furniture of design created by Fabrizio Poldaretti in the early 19...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
English mahogany Scriban secretary chest of drawers - England 18th - Georges III
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent secretary, chest of drawers or 18th century English scriban desk from the George III period in mahogany.
This beautiful mahogany scriban desk opens with a flap concealin...
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18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Tansu with White Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A most charming Tansu. The sliding doors are covered in white Japanese hand made rice paper in traditional shell pattern and fitted with oval bronze hardware. Behind the doors a larg...
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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 20th century French Louis XV style Bombe Commode. Made from walnut with a shapely form featuring lattice parquetry inlay, figural caryatid mounts, bronze foliate, swags a...
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Swedish Baroque Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century low period baroque commode with three drawers and original brass hardware.
With later feet, repainted in soft blue.
Circa 1760.
Category
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Masterpiece or "Pièce de maîtrise" Louis-Philippe chest of drawers in walnut
Located in Zemst, BE
A rare miniature chest of drawers in Louis-Philippe style.
One of a kind
Excellent piece for a curiosity cabinet
Made as a masterproof or "Pièce de maîtrise"
Period: 1880-1900
Origi...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Dutch Empire Style Mahogany 6-Drawer Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tall Empire style 19th century mahogany chest from the Netherlands. This case piece has six beautifully figured mahogany drawers all with working locks and two keys. The top drawer...
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19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hand-Carved Oak Chest of Drawers, France, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful oak chest of drawers, a wonderful testament to craftsmanship and timeless elegance. At first glance, the dresser enchants with its intricate details. The three drawers are ...
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid 20th century Danish teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century danish teak chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fitted with 6 graduating drawers, each with cross banded edging and fitted with solid wood shaped handles. Good sized ches...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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
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
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. 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
Vintage Louis XIV Revival Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace luxurious design no matter what era you live in with this fantastic French revival chest of drawers by the world renowned furniture makers of Maitland Smith. Featuring beauti...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of solid oak adorned with beau...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Set of 2 Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century, Walnut Veneer
Located in Wrocław, Poland
These 2 Biedermeier chests of drawers were made in 19th century. They come from Germany. Veneered with beautiful walnut veneer. Each chest features three spacious drawers lockable w...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare George III period grain painted chest of drawers, the top with molded edge over four graduated drawers and standing on bracket feet, the whole painted to imitate satinwood with ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Expertly Restored - Stanley Young Walnut 3-Drawer Chest for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Italian, Piemontese, Late LXIV Period 3-Drawer Commode, 2nd quarter 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a serpentine shaped top with molded edge above a rectangular case housing three drawers with decorative brass hardware, raised on shaped bracket feet
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1740s French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Gustavian Style 2 Drawer Nightstand
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 2 Drawer Nightstand. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bloom Bone Inlay Four Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Bloom Bright Navy Blue Bone Inlay Dresser, where vibrant hues meet timeless elegance in a symphony of artisanal craftsmanship. Inspired by the melody of dreams, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Traveller's casket, German, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular walnut chest with brass fittings on the corners and a handle on the lid. The interior is divided into smaller compartments and flaps, which can be attached using small ho...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Traveller's chest, France, 2nd half of the 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Baroque miniature chest of drawers as a traveling chest with a hinged lid and bronze handles. The inside of the lid is mirrored and the interior is fitted with brass hol...
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Wooden chest of drawers, 1960s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Wooden chest of drawers with 7 drawers and linear handle.
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1690s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Oak Chest Of 5 Drawers Tallboy, Meredew Style, 60s
By Meredew
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Early 1960s lighter oak chest of five drawers.
Most probably from British makers Meredew, this one possessing unique carved oak knobs.
It’s a classic mid-century design well execut...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Gustavian Style 6 Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 6 Drawer Tall Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960.
Good quality pair of small Swedish chests, each fitted with 6 drawers and brass handles. Recently re-finishe...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
vintage dressing table cupboard 70's Swedish period 60's design unkno
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dressing table cupboard 70's Swedish
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 141 x 102 x 39 (hxwxd)
details brass; glass; wood;
...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands. They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1870
Located in LONDON, GB
NOTE - Due to the popularity and rarity of these style of drawers, please message us before you commence a purchase to make sure the drawers are still currently available as they go ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Black 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).
The material is paulownia wood, a high quality material.
The handles are made of iron.
...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful antique English chest of drawers/commode with 5 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this beautiful antique English chest of drawers/commode from the 19th century, featuring 5 drawers and a stunning color.
This lovely 19th-century English chest of drawers i...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful antique 19th-century English chest of drawers with 5 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this beautiful antique 19th-century English chest of drawers with 5 drawers and a stunning patina.
We believe that every home can benefit from an antique English chest of d...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Chest of Drawers made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Provincial classicist Louis XVI chest of drawers. Aachen/Liège, late 18th century. Solid oak, florally and ornamentally carved.
Traditionally crafted in the gallery construction met...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of 1920s French Mirrored Bedside Tables
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
A handsome pair of French mirrored commodes / bedside tables from the 1920’s. Would be a simply lovely piece of bedroom furnitures, stunning in a hallway or as a side tables.
Faceted...
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Fabio Lenci for Bernini Wood and Steel Chest of Drawers
By Fabio Lenci, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers/dressing table made of two adjustable compartments hinged together, which can be opened and closed as demonstrated on the photos. Made of solid wood and veneered ply...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
ENGLISHMAN'S Banded Inlaid Distressed Burl Elm Chippendale Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by Englishman's. Burl elm with a distressed finish, banded & inlaid top with a bevel edge, decorative brass hardware, faux keyhole escutcheons, ban...
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Late 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Vanity / Commode / Chest / Dry Sink
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique English oak vanity or commode with barley twist form supports. The mirror lifts out of its frame. The castors are original. It is in very good condition.
My shipp...
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Mirror
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 3 drawer Gustavian Style Nightstands. They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
George III Inlaid Bow Front Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George III inlaid bow front chest , the three over three graduated drawers are inlaid with boxwood with pine secondary wood, the oval brass pulls are not original; the apron on the ...
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1790s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Green Lacquered Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Green Lacquered Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Bureau
This classic Swedish style three drawer lacquered chest has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied finish in wh...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary, Modern Sculptural Cabinets, Stained Ash Wood, 2024
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary, Modern Sculptural Cabinets, Stained Ash Wood, 2024
Pair of contemporary cabinets in sculpted ash wood with a stained walnut finish. These cabinets feature a three dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Zigzag Indian Bone Inlay Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of elegance and artisanal craftsmanship to your bedroom with our Zigzag Bone Inlay nightstand. Handmade from high-quality materials, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Italian 1690s Walnut and Ash Three-Drawer Commode with Inlaid Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and ash three-drawer commode from circa 1690 with inlaid décor, canted side posts and ogee bracket feet. This exquisite Italian walnut and ash three-drawer commode ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut
Antique German Painted Pine Secretary Desk/Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, 19th Century German pine secretary desk/chest of drawers with original hand painted decorations.
The chest is sturdy with old repairs and wear including age-cracks.
Key ...
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1890s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Tuscan 1890s Walnut and Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode with Banding Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Tuscan walnut and mahogany commode from circa 1890 with four drawers, banded inlay and bronze hardware. This exquisite Tuscan walnut and mahogany commode from circa 1890 showcases ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Saporiti Iconic Storage unit with Drawers - Italian design 1970 circa
By Saporiti
Located in Milan, IT
Indulge in timeless sophistication with this exquisite Saporiti's 1970s storage furniture with drawers. Its idiosyncratic shapes and vibrant finiture makes it a iconic interior that ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modern Campaign-Style Chest of Drawers in Custom Red Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the unique blend of style and functionality with our extraordinary vintage modern chest of drawers, designed in the distinguished campaign style. This piece is in great co...
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1960s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Queen Anne style burr walnut tall boy chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality Queen Anne style burr walnut chest on stand tall boy circa 1920 ..
The chest has a great colour and grain with a fantastic shape .
The shaped drawers are oak lined with ...
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1920s English Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Berlin Iron
1860s English George III Drop Front Desk with Original Walnut Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the historic charm of our circa 1860s English George III Drop Front Desk, beautifully hand-crafted from a combination of walnut, brass, and inlay veneers. This piece has been...
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Modern Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of our extraordinary vintage modern chest of drawers, crafted in the distinguished campaign style from the 1960s. This piece is in excellent condition, beautifull...
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1960s North American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Satinwood Bow Front Chest Drawers Sheraton Period 18th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An elegant Figured Exhibition Quality Sheraton Period (1790-1820) Mahogany Bow Fronted Three Drawer Chest of compact proportions, of English origin. Supported on stylish unusual ring...
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
A very small and very pretty chest of 4 drawers in the Chippendale style.
- Standing on ogee bracket feet.
- 4 straight, cockbeaded drawers augmented by brass Rococo style handles.
...
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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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