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Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This elegant original Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to around 1820. It was made in
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Small Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
. Overall this is a beautiful and elegant small chest of drawers that would work well as a nightstand, but
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Rattan Chest of Drawers by Maugrion, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant wooden and rattan chest of drawers with 7 drawers. Produced by Maugrion, delivering
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

Vintage Rattan Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant bamboo and rattan chest of drawers with 6 drawers and a beautiful matching mirror
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Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Small Late Empire Black Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small and elegant late empire chest of four drawers. Original black painted pine wood adorned with
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
that has gone into creating this piece. With its elegant design, this chest of drawers would fit in any
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20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1840, reflects the simplicity and charm
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair, Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft  blue with pair of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant large baroque or rococo chest of drawers ("commode galbée") in oak. Liège region, 2nd half
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Early 20th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant baroque style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. Made of solid oak wood and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Travel back to 1820s France with this elegantly crafted four-drawer chest of drawers, exuding
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers with Secrétaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood chest of drawers with secrétaire The elegant small chest of
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Elegant George III Style Ebonized Cherry Chest on Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome and elegant George III style chest of drawers of ebonized cherry with French polish on
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20th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Antique Directoire Chest Of Drawers In Walnut - Italy 18th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Directoire chest of drawers originates from Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Walnut, Italy, Last Quarter of 1700
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant neoclassical chest of drawers, pyramidal legs. Two drawers with rose in the middle
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Maple, Walnut

Elegant Louis XVI Period French Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Elegant Louis XVI, French period chest. The chest is completely composed of blond and dark walnut
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Teak Chest of Drawers by Alf Svensson, Sweden
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant pair of chest of drawers designed by Alf Svensson. Manufactured by Bjästa Möbelfabrik in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Biedermeier Chiffonier or Chest of Drawers from South Germany
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier cherrywood Chiffonier or Chest of Drawers from South Germany, circa 1830´s
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Small Bowfornt Mahogany Chest of Drawers 19th Century England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant bowfront chest of drawers from the 19th century in mahogany A fine English chest of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Louis Seize Chest of Drawers, Dresden, Saxony circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Dresden chest of drawers with a bulged front and two drawers. The chest stands on square
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Tall serpentine front chest of drawers with tapered legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant serpentine front chest of drawers with tapered horn shaped legs
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Wood
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and elegant wooden chest of drawers designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s, of fine Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Coconut shell Chest of drawers with Brass Buckle Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
An elegant and unusual chest of drawers clad in crushed coconut with buckle straps as hardware
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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Frits Henningsen Tall Chest of Drawers with Original Invoice
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Frits Henningsen figured mahogany chest of drawers, Circa 1948, with six bow-fronted
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
and dedication woven into its very essence. With its elegant design, this chest of drawers would fit
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Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Birte Iversen, Denmark, 1945
By Birte Iversen
Located in Kinderhook, NY
period and the Chinese Ming dynasty, this elegant solid mahogany chest of drawers by important female
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century French Wood Black Patinated Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the allure of history with this elegant 19th-century French wood chest of drawers, adorned
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft shades of blue. Canted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer. Three drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Semainier High Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant Louis Philippe high chest of drawers, so-called "semainier", from the 19th century. Solid
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair, 19th Century Blue Gustavian Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer. Three drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
The striking salmon color highlighted in gold draw's one's attention to this elegant chest of four
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Antique 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

1970s Italian Pair of Very Elegant Bronze Edged Mirrored Chests
Located in New York, NY
Glamourous pair of mirrored chests with original old mirror, this pair is a statement of elegance
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Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Chest of Drawers from 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant chest of drawers, a chiffonier from the end of the 19th century in Biedermeier style after
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Dressers

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Walnut

Louis XVI Style Wooden Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers and Shaped Marble Top
Located in Prato, Tuscany
chest of drawers is made entirely of exceptionally high-quality oak. This type of wood, known for its
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Elegant Modern Chest in Weathered Limed Oak
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern Chest in Weathered Limed Oak, American, circa 1940's. The wood graining is very
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Elegant Mahogany Chest of Drawer
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Italian Louis XVI style 1950s chest of drawer in elegant mahogany wood. On
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XVI Burlwood Chest of Drawers, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Seize chest of drawers with three spacious drawers and elegant oval brass fittings. The chest
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Arthur Edwards, English C1960
Located in Leicester, GB
A compact and elegant mid century chest of drawers by Arthur Edwards for White and Newton. England
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Teak

Regency Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Gorgeous Gold Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive and elegant black ebonized serpentine chest of drawers having 3 large drawers and
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Vintage 1980s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1960s English Unique Unusual Star Shaped Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, England
A very unusual and elegant star-shaped Walnut chest of drawers featuring three small drawers of
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Biedermeier tall chest of drawers with bronze mounts. Gorgeous polished finish
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Wicker and Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very elegant mid century chest of drawers manufactured by Dal Vera featuring 4 drawers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Art Deco Regency Walnut Burl Inlay Chest of Drawers
By Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian early XXth century chest of drawers, in beautiful wood, frontally decorated
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Burl

Italian antique wood, brass and marble chest of drawers, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
. Measurements in cm 92x47x90h Beautiful and elegant antique chest of drawers, in wood, with two very spacious
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis-philippe Burl Walnut Chest Of Drawers – Mid-19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
. Timelessly elegant, this chest of drawers seamlessly fits into a classic, romantic, or contemporary interior
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique chest of drawers inlaid Napoleon III, 19th century. Particular in its small size
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Versatile Elegant Pair of Louis XVI Style Chests or Night Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A large and handsome pair of painted mid century chests or night stands constructed of heavy solid
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Vintage 1950s North American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Style Elegant Cream and Neutral Painted Wood Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American two-drawer chests. This pair of commodes have been designed with
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20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, 19th Century Blue Swedish Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer. Three drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Antique Charles X Chests Of Drawers In Walnut - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Charles X chests of drawers originates from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy
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Antique 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Kent Coffey "The Sequence" Nightstands, Mid Century Chest of Drawers
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Miami, FL
's. This elegant pair of nightstands or chest of drawers are crafted of walnut and feature 3 large
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Italian Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique chest of drawers in solid walnut, mid-19th century 1850. The chest of drawers has a
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Antique 1850s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1920s/30s Swedish Chest of Drawers with Birch Veneers Brass Handles
Located in London, England
An elegant 1920s/30s chest of drawers with two large drawers and 2 small drawers at the top all
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Italian Walnut Carlo X Commode / Dresser / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the first decade of the 1800s using walnut and decorated
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century Italian Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique chest of drawers in solid mahogany, 1850. The chest of drawers has a beautiful
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Antique 1850s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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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
    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 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 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 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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