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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany ca. 1820
The chest with three drawers is standing on four solid block feets.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Continuous grain from the...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Gustavian dresser or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example having a birch ve...
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
As English chests go this is a dinosaur. Dating back to the late 1700s this is an all-original chest with beautiful burled walnut wood. The chest has stunning cross banding and inlay...
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1790s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Louis XVI Commode Bombe Chest Drawers Parquetry
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Walnut Louis XVI Style Serpentine Commode.
Circa 1900 on this fine French antique commode
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Vintage Silver Painted French Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Traditional French chest given a new glam look with shimmering silver paint. There are 3 drawers for storage, original drawer pulls and key entry hardware...
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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Plywood and Plastic Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Plywood and Plastic Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s by Starform.
This piece is in very good vintage condition, featuring 4 drawers and makers ma...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Plywood
Welsh Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A handsome pine chest of drawers with a raised distinctly shaped upstand above a beautifully molded rectangular thick top.
The chest is raised on unusually high bracket feet arrange...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Capable MB84 Wood Chest of Drawers by Roberto Poggi for Poggi, Italy, 1990s
By Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
MB84 chest of drawers by Roberto Poggi for Poggi.
Capable walnut piece with four drawers and brass details.
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1990s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency mahogany bedside chests of drawers/ commodes
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality pair of late Regency early Victorian mahogany chests of drawers circa 1840 .
The chests have been made using the finest mahogany available of the period with a wonderful...
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1830s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury, Maple Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Meredew, 1960s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century Italian style maple tallboy chest of drawers - from the quality furniture makers, Meredew, circa 1960s
There are six drawers in total
Finis...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Intertlüke pair of little chest of drawers Germany
Located in Grenoble, FR
Inerlübke
Pair of small chest of drawers or bedside table from the Interlüke brand in white laminate, anodized aluminum base, drawers in precious wood veneer
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Wood
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine late 18th Century French inlaid walnut commode, dresser or large chest of drawers, having high Louis XVI neoclassical form, three spacious drawers, separated by a moulding tha...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Pair of Milo Baughman Book Matched Burl Wood Night Stands for Founders Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
The Milo Baughman Night Stands for Founders Furniture exemplify the epitome of sophistication and craftsmanship. Renowned for his innovative designs, Baughman's creation of these nig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality slight bowfront chest of drawers, fitted with 4 drawers veneered in burr walnut. Each drawer fitted with a pair o...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Palazzi Dell'Arte Cantù Console Table Mid-Century Design 1950's
Located in Taranto, IT
Palazzi Dell'Arte Cantù Console Table Mid-Century Design 1950's.
All-wood frame, brass details, glass top.
The item is in good conservative condition, there is no structural defect...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted English Mahogany and Burl Maple Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mahogany and burl maple miniature Wellington chest, England, c. 1890-1900.
Rare, handcrafted petite chest with beautiful contrasting wood grains featuring six dovetailed drawers wit...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Burl
Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J011 Victorian bird's eye maple chest of drawers of narrow proportions, having inlaid upstand and inlaid top above three moulded and inlaid drawers fitted with original turned knobs ...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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
Mid Century Chest of Drawers model 4601, Simon Fussell for Kartell, Italy 70s
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice black chest of drawers designed by Simon Fussell for Kartell Italy
This is model 4601 3-5
In very good conditions
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Northern Italian Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular inlaid top with canted angles and a shallow chip carved frieze. Conforming case fitted with three inlaid drawers raised on bracket feet.
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
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
Renzo Rutili, Chest of Drawers, Maple, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and brass chest of drawers produced by Johnson Furniture Company, design attributed to Renzo Rutili, USA, 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
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
19th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a handsome chest . It has a great color and form.
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19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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 Inlaid Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a stunning chest. The inlay is incredible.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Interlübke chest of drawers
Located in Grenoble, FR
Interlüke
set from the German brand Interlüke including a chest of drawers with 6 drawers and two low modules forming a length of 360 cm
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, 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
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
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
Postmodern Italian Chest of Drawers in Red and Place lacquered Beech Wood, 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted in the vibrant era of the 1980s, the Postmodern Italian Chest of Drawers in Red and Black Lacquered Beech Wood emerges as a striking fusion of avant-garde design and traditio...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Italian Hand Painted Blue And White Italian Commode / Chest Att. Niermann Weeks
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted Italian commode with lovely Gustavian styling. It is intentionally and heavily distressed. The drawers are paper lined. I believe it to be a good reproductio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Gustavian 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
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really funky early 19th C French painted three drawer oak commode. 1820.
Reference: 8393
Dimensions
51.5 inches (131 cms) Wide
21 inches (53 cms) Deep
35 inches (89 cms) High
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Commode
Located in Salisbury, GB
A superb high quality 18th century French rococo bombe shaped commode - in oak with two deep drawers in a faux marble painted finish with a beautiful real shaped marble top - the met...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Artisan Brass Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning statement piece that brings a splash of glamour and sophistication to any room. With its sleek, contemporary design and luxurious gold finish, this dresser is not just a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Painted Italian Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest from Italy that features a striking hand-painted design in cream and black tones showcasing a scalloped design. The chest is supported by four tapered legs and has two dovetail...
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1930s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 bevel edge to the top, later add...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 e...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with 3 Drawers, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, the 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Three Drawers epitomizes the elegance and simplicity of the Biedermeier era. Made from rich w...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Modern Light Cream Console or Dressing Table in Lacquered Wood & Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern light cream console or dressing table in lacquered wood & polished brass Malala console table
The beautiful Malala console table chooses to be di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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 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
English Pine Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
English pine commode. Four drawers with brass pull.
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1960s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
19th C. French 3-Drawer Wooden Commode w/Faux Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical chest, with faux marble top and brass hardware, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped faux-marble top, which overh...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
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
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
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
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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
Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion and Greek key meander along top, all raised on four tapered fluted feet.
T...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian 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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