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Early 18th C. Spanish Gilded Painted Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Located in London, GB
A heavily patinated gilded & painted chest of drawers from Castile and León region of Spain
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut

Dramatic Carved Giltwood Italian Bombay Chest Commode by Invincible
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very dramatic gilt finish ornately carved Rococo commode having handles that are sculpted parts of
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Early 2000s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood

Dramatic Carved Giltwood Italian Bombay Chest Commode by Invincible
Dramatic Carved Giltwood Italian Bombay Chest Commode by Invincible
$2,800 Sale Price
49% Off
H 34.5 in W 56.75 in D 19.5 in
Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in walnut from the 18th century called commode tombeau. The rarest
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Venetian Style Painted Pine Commodes or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of Italian commodes or chest of drawers featuring a Venetian style painted finish. The
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Chest of Drawer or Commode, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco dresser with six drawers and brass hardware, inlaid fluted board top. This commode an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Chest of Drawer or Commode, 1930
French Art Deco Chest of Drawer or Commode, 1930
$5,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 18.12 in
Dazzling Rattan, Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger - Pair Available
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
$9,263
H 32.29 in W 48.82 in D 24.41 in
Italian Hand Carved Genoese Baroque Style Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Genoese Baroque Style chest in olive ash wood inlaid with limewood, rosewood, and tulipwood
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1990s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Rosewood

French Louis XV Style Green Chinoiserie Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XV STYLE GREEN-PAINTED CHINOISERIE MARBLE TOP COMMODE Probably French, late 19th to early
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1950s French Louis XIV Style Carved Pine Chest / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
chest with Louis XIV styling. The drawers are lined with paper. The only condition issue that I would
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1950s French Louis XIV Style Carved Pine Chest / Commode
1950s French Louis XIV Style Carved Pine Chest / Commode
$3,836 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.5 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A fine George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers in well-figured Cuban mahogany. Of large scale
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Marble Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A large French chest of drawers Louis XVI style, in walnut wood. The chest of drawers is of a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Pair of Antique Provencal Pine Provincial Commodes, Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of Provencal chests of drawers or commodes made of hand crafted Pinewood
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Metal

Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Decorative Crafts Three drawer Chest or Commode
By Decorative Crafts
Located in Plainview, NY
A neocliassical Italian mahogany three drawer chest or commode, characterized by its exquisite
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20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Decorative Crafts Three drawer Chest or Commode
Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Decorative Crafts Three drawer Chest or Commode
$2,500 Sale Price
35% Off
H 38 in W 46.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Five Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and Mary-style five-drawer commode, expertly crafted to embody the elegance and refinement of 17th
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

French Regencé Antique Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers ca. 1750
Located in Shippensburg, PA
fabulous French commode of the Regencé period, this substantial chest of drawers has been beautifully
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English late 17th Century Blond Oak commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, NY
English chest of drawers, Charles II, late 17th century, made of blond oak and left un-stained
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and rare 18th century walnut commode or chest of drawers that embodies the elegance and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American Contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Linen

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Commode Four Drawers Chest
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers, commode in bamboo and rattan with 4
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode, Bronze Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode topped with a Carrara marble. Fluted
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Elegant Caramel Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger- Pair Available
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite meticulously restored vintage two-drawer commode, circa 1955. Stout, exceptionally
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Modern Commode Chests in High Gloss Lacquer Finish
Located in North York, ON
spacious interior featuring 2 shelves or as an accent piece, this striking commode chest cabinet will be a
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Modern Commode Chests in High Gloss Lacquer Finish
Pair of Modern Commode Chests in High Gloss Lacquer Finish
$13,950 / set
H 35 in W 48 in D 20.25 in
Italian Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Commode or Bombay Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Rococo or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers In the
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Black Painted Victorian Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique black painted Victorian commode/ chest of drawers with marble top. The piece has been
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

1970s Spanish Hand Woven Lace Wicker 3-Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish hand woven lace wicker 3-drawer commode chest.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wicker

Baker Furniture Dutch Cream Painted Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker
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Vintage 1960s American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair Large Midcentury French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Large Mid-Century French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s A large and
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Deco Blue Crystal Italian Commode, Chest of Drawers
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding chest of drawers made by hand with Italian blue glass plates. Exclusive geometric
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2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Crystal, Aluminum

Italian Art Deco Blue Crystal Italian Commode, Chest of Drawers
Italian Art Deco Blue Crystal Italian Commode, Chest of Drawers
$7,126 Sale Price
31% Off
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in
Custom Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest/Commode on Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
Custom ebonized Louis XVI style chest/commode on tapered legs with ebony escutcheons. Please note
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

Custom Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest/Commode on Tapered Legs
Custom Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest/Commode on Tapered Legs
$9,000 / item
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 19.25 in
Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian bombe chest, commode or entry side table. Made of mahogany with a green marble top
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20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
H 37 in W 29.75 in D 18 in
Antique French Painted Pine Commode / Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS Of fairly large proportions with three equally sized deep drawers
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Pine, Paint

Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Romweber Furniture Co., Jim Peed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style carved pine dresser, commode, or chest of drawers By Jim Peed
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers - so-called Commode Mazarine France Walnut, burl wood, etc. First half of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Carlo X Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Carlo X commode hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using fruitwood and decorated with walnut
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Chest of Drawers Oyster Laburnum Commode 17th C
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A stunning Chest of drawers from the late 17th Century. 17th Century The chest having an
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Antique Early 1700s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Figural Bronze Ormolu Chest Commode After Benneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XVI figural bronze ormolu chest commode styled after Benneman. This is an
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, Dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency, Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
Parzinger Style Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency A
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Renaissance Florentine Style Three Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
By Florentine
Located in New York, NY
. The chest features a shapely Bombay sided case with incised and gilt surfaces, cabriole legs, and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th c. Dutch Original Painted Bombay Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Dutch commode from the 19th century in original paint with a Bombé shape and scalloped
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique chest of drawers from the Louis Seize Period. This commode comes from France and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 19th C. Venetian Polychromed Chest / Commode with Marbleized Cartouche Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th Century Venetian Polychromed Chest/Commode with Marbleized Cartouche Top Measurements
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive Empire mahogany commode hand crafted in 19th century France; four drawers and
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode By Henredon USA, late
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th century German neoclassical chest of drawers or commode Straight rectangular body
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble in very good
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique French Walnut Marble Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode Chest Drawers 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique French Louis-Philippe figured burl walnut & marble top commode, chest of
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Chest of Drawer or Commode Signed Lingel 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Rare Art Deco Chest of Drawer combined with extractable desk with six drawers and brass hardware
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Chest of Drawer or Commode Signed Lingel 1930
Art Deco Chest of Drawer or Commode Signed Lingel 1930
$5,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Ebony Gilt Bronze Chest Drawers Commode 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian early Biedermeier walnut & ebonized chest of drawers/ commode, circa 1820
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning fine quality antique, circa 1860s/1870s Italian chest of drawers commode. Hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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Chest And Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest and commode for your home. A chest and commode — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 29103 options for an antique or vintage chest and commode now, or shop our selection of 716 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest and commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest and commode made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one chest and commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chest And Commode?

Prices for a chest and commode start at $10 and top out at $989,645 with the average selling for $4,500.

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.

Questions About Chest And Commode
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024
    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. The term was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

    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.

    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.

    Find antique and vintage commodes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    What a chest dresser is called varies. Some people refer to this type of storage furniture as a bureau or chest of drawers. It's also correct to simply call one a dresser or a chest. Shop a large selection of dressers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.

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