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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Commodes Attributed to Audoux & Minet
Located in TARBES, FR
Chest of 3 drawers in rattan attributed to Audoux & Minet, circa 1950, magnificent patina, very good condition. Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet were a French Modernist designer-du...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your bedroom with this elegant pair of antique hand painted bedside cabinets. Crafted in France, circa 1880, each commode stands on taper...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Satinwood Rosewood Ebony Colonial Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An unusual Colonial early-19th century solid satinwood-faced chest of drawers with cupboards. Circa 1820. The carcass is in solid rosewood and ebony. It features a broad ebony cross...
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1820s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

18th Century Louis XVI Carved & Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or a living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France, circa 1780, the cabinet stands on tapered and fluted feet over a straight apron dec...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique English Chippendale Inlaid Laburnum Oyster Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Chippendale style chest of drawers, likely originating in England, in the 19th Century. Oyster veneer of Laburnum wood. Parquetry design to top with oyster bullnose edge, ...
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Elegant Italian Midcentury Dresser with Mirror
Located in Rome, IT
With six drawers. Gray painted glass top.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy oval chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section comprised of 3 short drawers over 3 long...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Orange Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian orange opaline glass chest of drawers with handles and brass inlays, 4 drawers. Good vintage condition, this piece represents a solid high quality Italian manufacture from th...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mo...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Oak

Antique inlaid chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An inlaid chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The chest of drawers is finished in a high-gloss polish...
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1890s Norwegian Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

BAKER Neoclassical Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Occasional Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An occasional chest in the Neoclassical style by Baker Furniture. Walnut with inlays, marquetry, inlaid marble top and metal hardware. Features three dovetail drawers with decorative...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Zebra and Elk with structure in solid beech wood and covered with real zebra skin. With 3 drawers, with real zebu and aries horns, with 2 real elk wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier Chiffon from Around 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - Biedermeier chiffon from around 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation, finished in polish. Wood: mahogany Origin : Northern Europe D...
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1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 Georgian writing Library chest of drawers with desk secretaire by Gillows of Lancaster and L...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Hardwood

Mahogany Dressers Four-Drawer Matched Pair, 1940s
Located in Camden, ME
A matched pair of four-drawer Mahogany dressers from the 1940s. Measures: The set back bases are 4 inches high. The dressers are in excellent condition.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

BAKER Stately Homes George II Inlaid Walnut Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A George II style bombe commode chest by Baker Furniture, from their Stately Homes Collection. Walnut with slightly distressed finish, inlays, moulded rectangular top inlaid with cro...
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Late 20th Century American George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 20C Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Low Boy.
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Early 20C Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Low Boy. VERY NICE Irish Mahogany Low Boy, chest of 3 drawers, on stand. Additional drawer on stand, making 4 drawers in...
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Early 20th Century Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Comò cassettone Luigi XV originale d'epoca. Prima metà del Settecento
Located in Torino, IT
Comò cassettone Luigi XV / Transizione originale d'epoca, con fronte e fianchi mossi, in legno lastronato in radica, intarsio in varie essenze. Prima metà del Settecento PERIODO Pri...
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Early 18th Century European Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

18th Century Italian Naples Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Cagliari, IT
Exquisite chest of drawers walnut finely inlaid in lighter wood, serpentine front, bracket feet. Naples, half of 18th century. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXPORT AUTHORIZATION BY THE ITALI...
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1750s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Bubble Side Table Chest of Drawers in Buttery Yellow by Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A small side table with a big statement. Soft-close under-mount drawer slides keep the design looking clean and sophisticated. Maple dovetail drawers operate with push-to-open mec...
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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer, Hardwood

PH Small Drawer Chest, brass legs, mahogany veneer, green leather, ash drawers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels. It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920. The PH Small Drawer Chest...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Mahogany

Morris and Co. Arts & Crafts Walnut Chest of Drawers with Finely Cast Handles
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co. A Superior Quality Arts & Crafts Walnut Chest of Drawers, with finely cast floral detailed handles. Stamped Morris and Co. 449 Oxford Stre...
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 20th Century Mahogany Solicitors Drawers
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century mahogany solicitors drawers - Mahogany drawers - Paneled sides and back - Original brass pulls - Original sprung documents holder in the drawers - English, ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Italian modern black wood Chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood Chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1980s Cantilever chest of drawers with curved profile and struc...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair, Chest of 3 Drawers, Dresser Cabinets with Verona Marble Top Louis XV Style
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian Bombe Chest of 3 drawers, dresser Cabinets. Verona pink, red marble top. Louis XV style. With bronze mounts. Unfinished raw wood condition. You can choose the colo...
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1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

2 Leather and Walnut Artona Chests of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Located in Padova, IT
Rare and spectacular pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. The Artona line by the Scarpa duo was in fact the fir...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Walnut

Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sleek Art Deco gentleman's chest, in the style of Walter Dorwin Teague, American, circa 1930s. Nicely refinished matte black lacquered cabinet holds five drawers behind Burl wood do...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lucite, Burl

Art Deco Dessert Commode Low Sideboard Designed by Jean Pascaud, France, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco dessert commode low sideboard designed by Jean Pascaud, France, 1930s. Spectacular serving commode, in very well cared condition, made of black lacquered wood, lemon tree veneer inside. Body curved to the front, overflowing rectangular base. Each side is decorated with three brass blades. Opening with a brass ring. Top covered with black glass. Wide lower shelf, with mirror on the backside, France, circa 1933. In good original overall condition, this item shows signs of age and wear, it can be refurbished on request. A dining set comprising a table with six chairs available in our auction section...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Dutch Bombe Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully patinated Dutch Oak Bombe chest with brass pulls, made in the Netherlands in the 1700's. The rich quality of the wood and design will compliment any room. A saturated ...
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18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Stacked Bedside Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1970s Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Lacquered wood commode with inclusion of labradorite stones. Belgium Circa 1970's
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1970s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late Empire black ebonized mahogany chest of drawers / tall boy, with raised semi-oval top. Seven drawers flanked by gilt quarter columns. Brass keyholes. Denmark, Copenhagen Appro...
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19th Century Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Small Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest, Cherry, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier sideboard in Cherry Saxony Cherry tree Biedermeier circa 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 68 x 37 cm Description: Fancy...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Early 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Drug Pharmacy Drawers Bratley Pontefract
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A truly wonderful run of chemist drawers, originally made for and housed at Bratley Chemist, Pontefract. Pine carcass with a fine mahogany veneer, o...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Pine

Modular Set of Table, Nightstand and Chest of Drawers by M. Pozar, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Modular set of three items designed by Arch. Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody in 1960s. nightstand, chest of drawers and table could be assembled in different ways as you can see on photos...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Antique Chest of Drawers with Verona Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century Italian Bombe dresser. Verona red marble-top. Louis XV style. With bronze mounts.
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1890s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Coppia comodini Luigi XVI in Legno Arancio, Noce, Acero occhettato con intarsi.
Located in Catania, IT
Coppia di comodini Luigi XVI in arancio, Noce e acero occhettato con intarsi. Risalente alla fine del XVIII secolo o all'inizio del XIX secolo.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Campaign Style Six Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style six drawer chest or filing cabinet. Fits A4 and letter hanging folders. With brass hardware, drawers on runners and raised on bun fee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Grand Chest of Drawers, English, Walnut, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique grand chest on chest of drawers. An English, walnut and mahogany tallboy, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Striking appeara...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Large antique chest of drawers, Western Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centur
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers on lion legs from around 1900. The furniture is in very good condition. Dimensions: height 117 cm / width 264 cm / depth 72 cm
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Early 1900s Belgian Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Lombard Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Italy Last Quarter of the 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Lombard neoclassical chest of drawers veneered in briar walnut with borders in bois de rose and violets, Italy, last quarter of the 18th century. On the front, the three drawers as w...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

American Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale chest of four graduated drawers with a divided top drawer. The chest features cherry wood drawer fronts, sycamore sides...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Drawer Commode Chest from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or entry with this elegant antique "Commode Lyonnaise". Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1760, the large fruitwood cabinet stands on cabriole feet over a scallope...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, or chest of drawers, with bookmatched and inlaid veneers of walnut, mahogany...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Tibetan Painted Dragon Chest of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The number 12 figures prominently in Tibetan astrology, making this simple chest’s dozen drawers the perfect canvas to honor the year of the dragon. Tibet...
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Palisander, 1740s
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Louis XV or Baroque Commode France Rosewood Louis XV around 1740 Dimensions: H x W x D: 83 x 121 x 64 cm Description: French four-bay chest of drawers from the midd...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Palisander

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hard to find ensemble consists of a uniquely configured 18th century Georgian night cupboard circa 1770, and a six piece Victorian Mason's Ironstone toiletry set for washing and toiletry needs, circa 1835. The washstand conveniently accommodates all of the pieces from the Mason's set in their appropriate compartments as if it was specifically made for the grouping (see images). The Georgian washstand...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ironstone, Hardwood

19th Century, Commode with Trick Lock, Secret Locker System, Biedermeier C. 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier commode with trick lock West Germany early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 83 x 74 x 47 cm Descrip...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

American Chippendale Maple Tray Top Tall Chest with Divided Top Drawer, 1770-80
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale maple tray top tall chest with divided top drawer. The chest is mounted with a cornice and rests on bracket feet. The drawers are lap front and fitted with replacement cast brass rosette and swan neck drawer pulls in the original borings. The lower five drawers center on an oval brass key escutcheon with original locks. American chestnut...
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1770s American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, antique chest of drawers was carved in Lyon, France, circa 1760. The elegant, fruitwood serpentine "Commode Lyonnaise" stands on front escargot feet over a scalloped apron; the cabinet is dressed with three hand carved bombe drawers...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

MidCentury Macassar and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Perfect bedroom dresser all refinement and style both for the size of the entire design and for the utmost care taken for its entire finish. A simple square design welcomes a Macass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Goatskin, Macassar

Early 19th Century Sheraton Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton mahogany chest with graduated cock beaded drawers. The case top bears characteristic Seymour School lunette inlay on the edge of the s...
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Queen Anne Style Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous chest of drawers dates to the late-18th century and was crafted in the Queen Anne style with a walnut veneer, bracket feet, and a slightly...
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Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Fantastic Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with architectural marquetry North Italy Walnut, maple a.o. Early 19th century. Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 x 109 x 55 cm Description: Exceptional ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Greven, DE
fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. France Middle 18th century Dimensions: h x w x d: 82 x 124 x 62 cm (measured at the top) Description: Excellent Louis...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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