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Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Located in London, England
Mid-Century French chest of drawers with waterfall drawers and brass handles. Circa 1960. H 91.5cm
Category

Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
$1,353
H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This spacious Central European three drawer chest is largely bereft of any decoration except for an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
$1,695
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 54 in
EDE Chest of Drawers reclaimed walnut and oak
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Our EDE chest of drawers inspired by 17th century minimalistic mountain furniture, midcentury
Category

2010s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

EDE Chest of Drawers reclaimed walnut and oak
EDE Chest of Drawers reclaimed walnut and oak
$7,726
H 31.11 in W 46.86 in D 18.12 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
A bullnose ogee crown molding is applied to the top edge of this handsome chest, to form a very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
$1,795
H 38.5 in W 49.5 in D 25 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome chest of four equal hand-cut dovetailed drawers has great color and is characterized
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
$1,895
H 44 in W 48 in D 22 in
Fine Antique Carved Cabinet Chest of Drawers Chinese Altar Temple Commode 18th C
Located in London, GB
chest of drawers, this exceptional and historically significant commode will impress in any setting
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large handsome chest of four equal depth hand-cut dovetailed drawers is perfectly proportioned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
$1,895
H 45 in W 50 in D 24 in
Chest of Drawers Louis XV
Located in Brussels, BE
Chest of Drawers Louis XV
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chest of Drawers Louis XV
Chest of Drawers Louis XV
$6,775
H 33.86 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
French Double Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th Century French painted double chest of drawers. 1920
Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Double Chest of Drawers
French Double Chest of Drawers
$4,626
H 35.5 in W 80.5 in D 18 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This beautifully compact chest of four drawers has a lovely golden color hand-polished to a rich
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
$1,695
H 37 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
French Directoire Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France from the Directoire period. The piece is made of solid cherry wood
Category

Antique 1820s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Chest of Drawers
French Directoire Chest of Drawers
$7,250
H 39 in W 52.25 in D 25 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a pretty little chest of drawers! The bold step-down edge to the top is created by applied
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
$1,595
H 34 in W 35.5 in D 17 in
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
specialized dressing chest or multi-functional commode. The entire piece is adorned with extensive hand
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
$6,477 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.41 in W 42.52 in D 22.05 in
Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A satin birch chest of drawers, the top drawer revealing a fitted secretaire Sweden, Circa 1830
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Antique 1830s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
$7,892
H 38.98 in W 44.49 in D 20.08 in
Satinwood Commode Chest
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
canted angle feet with a decorative wild grain cross banding. The commode drawers fitted with exceptional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Satinwood

Satinwood Commode Chest
Satinwood Commode Chest
$27,350
H 34.65 in W 51.19 in D 24.02 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a delightful little chest of drawers! Clear wood, a beautiful grain pattern and a great color
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
$1,595
H 37 in W 37 in D 19.5 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
chest. The hand-cut dovetailed drawers are of equal depth, the top one standing slightly proud of the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
$1,695
H 37.5 in W 50 in D 23.5 in
Chest of drawers – Spain 1970
Located in Girona, Girona
Funny chest of drawers in orange lacquered solid wood and hardwood, with nickel-plated metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Chest of drawers – Spain 1970
Chest of drawers – Spain 1970
$2,496
H 24.61 in W 39.38 in D 15.36 in
Svend Langkilde chest of drawers
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde, Illum Bolighus
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant rosewood chest of drawers produced by Svend Langkilde for his successful 1953 company
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Jacaranda

Svend Langkilde chest of drawers
Svend Langkilde chest of drawers
$9,034
H 25.99 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Ruhlmann Pagonau Chest of Drawers
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique 'Pagonau' model chest of drawers. Modernist variant of the Van Beuningen model with a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Ruhlmann 
Pagonau
 Chest of Drawers
Ruhlmann 
Pagonau
 Chest of Drawers
$178,314
H 35.83 in W 57.88 in D 19.69 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
The top of this large chest of three hand-cut dovetailed drawers has a shallow step-down edge
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
$1,795
H 35 in W 50 in D 24 in
Louis XVI 19th Century Marble-Top Chest of Drawers or Commode, Mahogany
Located in Houston, TX
, bronze mounts to the Upper sides. The drawers work well and it has a key hat works. Three upper drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI 19th Century Marble-Top Chest of Drawers or Commode, Mahogany
Louis XVI 19th Century Marble-Top Chest of Drawers or Commode, Mahogany
$5,200 Sale Price
33% Off
H 36 in W 52 in D 22.5 in
Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
Charles II period (1630-1685) oak and walnut chest of drawers, or commode. Retaining old waxed
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Antique 1680s English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.5 in W 37.5 in D 23 in
1 Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes or Chests of Drawers, Circle of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1 Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Madison, MS
This Louis XVI Chest of Drawers has 3 drawers with a marble top. The hardware is brass lion carved
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
$5,500
H 35 in W 45 in D 22.5 in
Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890’s
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
$1,496
H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 17.72 in
English Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture, featuring
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Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Regency Chest of Drawers
English Regency Chest of Drawers
$4,975
H 40 in W 39 in D 19 in
White Alligator Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers white Alligatorcroco made with structure in solid beech wood covered with white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

White Alligator Chest of Drawers
White Alligator Chest of Drawers
$68,948
H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 30.71 in
Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
A traditional Chippendale style chest of drawers made of pine, circa 1940. Four hand-dovetailed
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
$2,895
H 41.25 in W 43.25 in D 21.5 in
Solid Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This solid pine chest of drawers is a beautifully crafted storage piece that blends functionality
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Solid Pine Chest of Drawers
Solid Pine Chest of Drawers
$1,932
H 49.61 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of short chest of drawers in two toned with curved frame and sculpted handles. Four wide
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
$3,000 / set
H 34 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chest of drawers from Denmark in the 1960s. Dimensions: height 71 cm / width 77 cm / depth 42 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
$1,783
H 27.96 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
$6,526 Sale Price / set
43% Off
H 29.14 in W 35.56 in D 17.72 in
Small Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This Danish 1960s compact chest of drawers exemplifies the timeless elegance and functionality of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Small Teak Chest of Drawers
Small Teak Chest of Drawers
$1,360
H 23.04 in W 33.67 in D 12.6 in
20th Century Burlwood and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Burton, TX
This 20th Century Chest of Drawers or Commode was crafted in the mid 1900's from Burlwood and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Burlwood and Walnut Chest of Drawers
20th Century Burlwood and Walnut Chest of Drawers
$2,800
H 34.75 in W 48.75 in D 21.25 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
$2,952
H 32.5 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers Beautiful cherry patina. 47.5” wide x 21.75” deep x 31.25
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers
$4,200
H 31.25 in W 47.5 in D 21.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
$5,116 / item
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
$8,876 / item
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
$8,017 / item
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
$6,680 / item
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
$6,315 / item
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
$7,163 / item
H 48.43 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
$5,525 / item
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
$5,392 / item
H 48.43 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
$4,159 / item
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
$3,851 / item
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers TLC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers. Item features
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mirrors and wrought iron chest of drawers, 1940s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mirrors and wrought iron chest of drawers, cabinet, opening with five drawers in the front. France
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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mirrors and wrought iron chest of drawers, 1940s
Mirrors and wrought iron chest of drawers, 1940s
$3,851
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 27.56 in
Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich a classic or contemporary bedroom, this chest
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
$18,415 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Antique Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A handsome and nicely proportioned Jacobean style antique oak
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Antique Early 19th Century British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest Of Drawers
Antique Oak Chest Of Drawers
$2,177
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large “two over three” chest of five drawers has a step-down routed edge to the top with an
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
$1,895
H 48 in W 51 in D 23 in
Irish Georgian Mahogany High Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Finished rectangular top over six graduated drawers with brass bail handles. Raised on bracket feet
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Antique 1770s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Irish Georgian Mahogany High Chest of Drawers
Irish Georgian Mahogany High Chest of Drawers
$6,800
H 55.25 in W 35 in D 24.5 in
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
$3,430 Sale Price
30% Off
H 31.49 in W 45.27 in D 23.22 in
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique walnut chest of drawers, dating from around the 1830-40 period. It is of
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Antique 1830s British William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
$2,517
H 38.98 in W 40.95 in D 18.9 in
French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers made with a beautiful fruitwood with brass accents. This chest of drawers is rare
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
$3,750
H 40 in W 50 in D 23 in
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Chest Of Drawers And Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of chest of drawers and commodes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all chest of drawers and commodes available were constructed with great care. There are 29040 antique and vintage chest of drawers and commodes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 716 modern editions to choose from as well. Chest of drawers and commodes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Chest of drawers and commodes bearing Mid-Century Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Chest of drawers and commodes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much are Chest Of Drawers And Commodes?

Prices for chest of drawers and commodes 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 Of Drawers And Commodes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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