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Elegant and Richly-Patinated Italian Rococo Parquetry, Two Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and richly patinated Italian rococo parquetry two drawer commode; the parquetry top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of D...

Small Wellington Chest in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant small chest of drawers in walnut called Wellington chest from the 19th century fine
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Small Wellington Chest in Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant small chest of drawers in mahogany called Wellington chest from the 19th century Fine
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Elegant French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Petite Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely beautiful walnut French Louis XVI style marquetry inlaid petite commode with marble top and intricate ebony inlay. Original brass hardware. #4275.  
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant burr birch tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1870. 6 deep drawers veneered in matched burr
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish High Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Birch

19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant burr birch tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1870. 6 deep drawers veneered in matched burr
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Raymond Sabota for Century Neoclassical Styled Chest
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant neoclassical chest of drawers designed by Raymond Sabota for Century Furniture. Richly
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20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Elegant 18th Century Commode in Marquetry and Rare Inlaid Woods
By Pierre-Antoine Galligné 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant 18th century commode in marquetry and rare inlaid woods with original bronze mounts. Louis
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Elegant French 1940s Mid-Century Modernist Fossil Marble-Topped Commode
By Jules Leleu
Located in Benington, Herts
A very elegant French 1940s Mid-Century Modernist fossil marble-topped commode in the style of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Beautyful pale oatmeal color and silky smoot...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Beautyful pale oatmeal color and silky smoot...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Rare Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
marquetry in simple squares accentuating the drawers' fronts. The Top is alos decoated by this simple band
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Elegant Danish Chiffonier With Cabriole Legs in Lemon Tree, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
personal items or writing materials. This decadent chest of drawers is not just a piece of furniture; it's
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Elegant Black and Gold Louis XV Chinoiserie Commode with White Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly elegant Louis XV style bombay shaped French commode having black background and glamorous
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Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French 19th C. Commode w/ Faux Marble Top Elegant Shallow Break-Front Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved-wood chest of drawers with faux painted marble top, from the 19th century. This
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

supremely elegant vanity desk by Ico Parisi for the Hotel Lorena, 1959
By Ico Parisi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful mahogany vanity desk designed by Ico Parisi for the Hotel Lorena in Grosseto ,Italy . Ico and Lusia Parisi were commissioned to design the entire interior for the Hot...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Mirror, Laminate

French 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Chest Commode Secretary
Located in Fayetteville, AR
1830-1848. This elegant chest of four drawers is Louis Philippe at its finest, evidenced in the mastery
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

An Elegant and Shapely French Rococo 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Serene Chionoiserie Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and shapely French rococo 3-drawer serpentine commode with serene chinoiserie decoration
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Antique Dwarf Chest on Stand, English, Flame Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
late Victorian period, circa 1900. Elegant raised chest of drawers with superb figuring Displaying
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Sleek Art Deco Dresser in Mirror-Polish Black with Four Drawers, France, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers – Elegant, Architectural, Refined This striking Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Mid-19th Century French Charles X Marble Top Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. Built of walnut, the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top, Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. Built of walnut, the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. Built of walnut, the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble

French Painted Wood Chest w/Fabulous Neoclassic Carvings Trim, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French elegantly carved-wood dressing chest of three drawers and upper hidden storage, from the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

English Tall Walnut Chest from the Early 19th Century with Butterfly Veneer Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut seven-drawer chest from the early 19th century. This English chest of drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Petite French 1800s Neoclassical Painted Three-Drawer Chest from Aix-en-provence
Located in Atlanta, GA
, complementing the clean lines of the elegant silhouette, this French Neoclassical chest-of-drawers from 1800s
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Wood

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. The traditional
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Chest, Rosewood, Ormolu, Stamped N.PETIT, c. 1765
By Nicolas Petit
Located in Greven, DE
produced elegant curved chests of drawers, corner cabinets, secretaries and desks in the typical Louis XV
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Painted Commodes with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of antique chests of drawers from France, circa 1860; each commode features detailed
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved and Painted Bombe Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master suite with this elegant pair of antique painted chests of drawers. Crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Oak Painted Commodes with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this elegant pair of antique painted chests of drawers on either side of a king size bed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Louis XVI Carved and Painted Two-Drawer Commodes with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this elegant pair of painted chests of drawers on either side of a mantel, on either side of
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2010s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Tommi Parzinger Leather Front Chest of Drawers for Charak Modern
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Drawer fronts feature
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Leather, Wood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Semainier with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or dressing room with this elegant antique French "Semainier" chest of drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble, Bronze

Goatskin Cupboard by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant very clear Aldo Tura chest of drawers in light brown goatskin.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Goatskin

20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Commode, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Beautiful furniture in Louis XVI style
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern teak dresser, 1960s. Elegant wide and low Danish chest of drawers with three
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern teak dresser, 1960s. Elegant wide and low Danish chest of drawers with three
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Louis Philippe chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany with a grey/black/white
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak dresser with 6 drawers, 1960s Elegant Danish modern chest of drawers in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Early Biedermeier Commode, Cherry and Beech-Root, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, early Biedermeier commode / chest of three drawers. The top drawer front is made of beech
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

20th Century Lacquered Painted Gold Wood Tuscan Dresser, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant 20th century Tuscan chest of drawers. Moved and rounded furniture, in richly lacquered
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Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French 19th Century Cherry Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
sits over elegant cherry chest of drawers with a top hidden drawer over 3 full locking drawers and a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1940s Cherrywood and Oak French Commode
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant French commode or chest of drawers made of cherrywood and oak, circa 1940. High
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Oak

1940s Cherrywood and Oak French Commode
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant French commode or chest of drawers made of cherrywood and oak, circa 1940. High
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Oak

Midcentury Cream Color Glass and Brass Commode, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very elegant Italian chest of drawers covered entirely in glass and brass, features its legs in a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1850. The traditional
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut

19th Century French Empire Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with White Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France circa 1820. The traditional
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Midcentury Macassar Glass and Brass Commodes, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
emphasizes the grain of the Macassar wood and makes the dresser elegant and unique. The chest of drawers is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Italian Painted Three-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Bun Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique hand painted chest of drawers from Italy, circa 1860, featuring three shaped
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Commode, Walnut Veneer, Ebony, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant early Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers from Austria around 1820 Walnut veneer on
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Biedermeier Commode, Brass Capitals, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier Commode/Chest of Three Drawers from South Germany around 1825. The commode has
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

19th Century French Empire Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruit wood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1830. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, painted chest of drawers was carved in France, circa 1880. This antique commode
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Paint

19th Century French Louis XVI Demilune Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chest of drawers was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The piece is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French chest of drawers was created during the late Louis XIV or early Regence period
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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Elegant Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of elegant chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all elegant chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. There are 5169 antique and vintage elegant chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 211 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of elegant chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Elegant chest of drawers bearing mid-century modern or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many elegant chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Baker Furniture Company produced popular elegant chest of drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Elegant Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,643, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $495,000 highest priced.

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 Elegant Chest Of Drawers
  • 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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