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Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar trees.
A simple and beautiful drawer.
There is no waste.
This is black and beautiful.
Why
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / Tansu Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar trees.
A simple and beautiful drawer.
There is no waste.
This is black and beautiful.
Why
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Small Black Rococo Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
) black painted finish that is gently distressed, accenting the Rococo curves and cabriole feet.
The size
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Wabisabi Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
This is black and beautiful.
Why is it black?
It is because of soot.
In Japan, there is a culture of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1980s Desk, Secretaire, Chest, Glossy Black Lacquer
Mirrors by Sormani, Italy
By Luigi Sormani, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
A multifunctional container, this elegant glossy black lacquered piece works:
- As a commode (with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Japanese Antique Black Box 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
It is characterized by Japanese simplicity and ruggedness.
The tastefully used, austere black color
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
"Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 36
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Gershun for American of Martinsville
USA, circa 1960s
Black lacquered walnut and Asian-inspired
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel, "Precedent" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered elm wood, with original brass drawer pulls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquered Gentleman
s Chest, Newly Refinished
By Directional, Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered mahogany, with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer
Drawer Chest, Server Black with Gold, Ralph Lauren by Century furniture
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Toronto, CA
A low chest finished in black with gold accents. From the Ralph Lauren Collection by Century
Category
20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Black Lacquer Tall Decorative Brass Hardware Pulls High Chest Dresser
By Maison Jansen, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer seven drawers high chest dresser attributed to James Mont.
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Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Medalion Pulls Compact Double Dresser
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer finished back double dresser by Baker Furniture Company and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Dorothy Draper Style
Espana
Black Lacquer
Gilt Chests/Nightstands
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair Dorothy Draper (1889–1969) Style 'Espana' Black Lacquer & Gilt Chests/Nightstands
USA
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Black Lacquer and Brass Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century black lacquer and brass dresser chest of drawers
This chest measures: 32 wide x 18
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Black Lacquered and Brass Trim Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant French Louis XVI style black lacquered chest with a Carrara marble top and brass trim
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Midcentury Black Shellac and Semi Round Brass Rods Chests of Drawers, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very elegant and precious commodes in black shellac and half round brass small rods. A meticulous
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s /Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
simplicity.
The black color is good and the taste is wonderful.
The drawers move smoothly and are in good
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Black Glass and Gold Spanish Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s unusual chest of drawers. Top and sides are black glass. Etched vanity mirror and decorative
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Dorothy Draper Black and Gold Viennese Collection By Henredon Dresser
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
design with nine square brass pulls. Original black satin painted finish with burnished gold trim. Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account is made up of five companies,
I specialize in selecting carefully selected items, specializing in Japanese antiques.
Based on my 20 years of experience, I offer a unique...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Large Pine Black Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Large black pine chest of five drawers with carved ribbon/swag details above the top narrow drawer
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Italian Ornate Marquetry Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Black Lacquered Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely ornate black lacquered chest of drawers with
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Queen Anne Parcel-Gilt Black-Japanned Chest of Drawers, circa 1710
Located in Southampton, NY
Queen Anne parcel-gilt black-Japanned chest of drawers, circa 1710
The rectangular top above with
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Tansu Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
It is the ultimate in simplicity.
The black color is good and gives it a wonderful taste.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
French Black Lacquer and Gilt Chest on Stand with Leather Drawers
By Frederick P. Victoria
Son, Inc.
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully made black lacquer and parcel-gilt cartonnier, or chest on stand, with tooled leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Black Opaline Glass Credenza with Glass Poppies, Bamboo Brass Frames, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Black Opaline glass credenza decorated with mirrored Iridescent glass poppies, brass bamboo frames
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
One Swedish Gustavian 1830s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
One Swedish Gustavian period black painted chest from the early 19th century, with dentil molding
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl Style Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Refinished
By Paul Frankl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered highboy dresser
In the manner of Paul Frankl
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Espana Dorothy Draper Designed Chests
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Dorothy Draper Espana rectangular chests with new glossy black lacquer finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawers Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer brass hardware mahogany credenza with one door compartment and 4
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Drawer Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers.
It's called "Tansu" in Japan.
It was used in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional black lacquered dresser chest or sideboard credenza
By Edward Wormley for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a black drawer storage made in Japan.
This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese antique wooden black drawer/1800-1912/edo-meiji/wabisabi drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We sell carefully selected old Japanese items.
I've seen tens of thousands of items so far.
Based on that experience, only selected items are posted here.
We are able to do this b...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair, 19th Century Black Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Located in Round Top, TX
work easily.
The newer, professionally applied black layered painted finish has been gently distressed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Venetian Baroque Mid-Century Chest of Drawers Lacquered Black and Golden, 1930s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian Baroque Mid-Century chest of drawers lacquered black and golden 1930s. Components in solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered five-drawer dresser chest
By Florence Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Three-Drawer Chest, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch, with brass hardware.
Measures: 24"W x 18"D
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Large Baroque Chest of Four Drawers Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque chest of drawers from Denmark, circa 1800's. The (newer) black painted finish has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Genuine Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique gustavian bureau from Sweden made during the late 1700s. The bureau has three drawers and slanted corners on the sides as well as profiled corners on the table top. S...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece features four drawers and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated and...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Black Wooden Jewelry Chest
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb planner group 4-drawer Jewelry chest from the living wall collection of the planner group. This item has been professionally refinished.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece features five drawers and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated and...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare 18th Century Black Ebonized Baroque Writing Chest of Drawer from Spain
Located in Salzburg, AT
This extraordinary 18th century ebonized baroque commode with a writing drawer was made in Spain
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Chests of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
with no waste.
It is rugged and cool.
This is black and beautiful.
Why is it black?
Because it
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Black Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Brass Inlays Green Circles, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
effect, black and plum color opaline glass top and sides, brass inlays, handles and legs, three drawers.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Brass Ormolu Bead Black Glass Cabinet
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
with a black glass top, inside fitted with 3 shelves on either side behind double doors.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest with Marble Top with Paw Feet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A bold French Empire chest finished in black lacquer with brass lion head pulls, topped with veined
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Danish Chest of Drawers, Birch
Black Lacquered
Located in London, GB
influence - dating from the late 1930’s. Black lacquered framework with polished birch drawer fronts and
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Streamline Art Deco Black Lacquered Chest with Machine Age Nickeled Ribbon Pulls
Located in New York, NY
. Composed of a lustrous black lacquer body, it features nickel stylized ribbon pulls that offer some flair
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu /Drawer Cabinet Storage /1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers.
In Japan, it is called "Tansu".
It seems to be
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu /Drawer Cabinet Storage /1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers.
In Japan, it is called "Tansu".
It seems to be
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Mingei Chests of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese craftsman's drawer.
It is from the Meiji era (1860s to 1900s).
It is made of paulownia wood, a high quality material.
The arrangement of the drawers is ver...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Aesthetic Black Ebonized Mahogany
Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A late 19th century ebonized chest of drawers in the aesthetic taste. The chest sits on bracket feet with great proportions. The wear to the ebonized paint is fantastic and shows ric...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests...
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
Japanese Antique Black Drawer With Paper Pasted / Storage/ 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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Black Commode For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black commode for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every black commode was constructed with great care. There are 1388 variations of the antique or vintage black commode you’re looking for, while we also have 105 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A black commode, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one black commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Edward Wormley and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Black Commode?
A black commode can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,002, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $261,893.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
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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