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18 Century, Swedish Baroque Pair of Commodes
By Soft Baroque
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Pair of Swedish Baroque chest of drawers, beautiful proportioned with serpentine front. Later
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Pair Of Antique Chests

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Wood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted Commodes
Located in Kirkland, WA
Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted Commodes This a very rare pair of two-drawer commodes or
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Chests

Fine Pair of Italian Neoclassic Marquetry and Parquetry Inlaid Commodes
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular top above three drawers inlaid with an armorial coat of arms and geometric and foliate motifs, the drawers inlaid with mixed exotic woods including Italian walnut, ol...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pair Of Antique Chests

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Ormolu, Brass

Superb Pair of Louis XVI Drawers. Italy, End of 1700
Located in Cervia, IT
Superb pair of Louis XVI drawers. End of 1700. Origin of northern Italy.
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Late 18th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany, Maple

Pair of 18th Century Italian Marquetry Commodini
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 18th century bombe form one drawer one door Commodini with Sienna marble tops.
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Late 18th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of 20th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A pair of 20th century walnut Italian cube parquetry shaped front commodes on cabriole legs, circa
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Pair Of Antique Chests

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Walnut, Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Commodes
Located in London, GB
Pair of early 19th century Northern Italian olivewood, amaranth, rosewood and marquetry commodes
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of 18 th century Italian commodes
Located in Milan, IT
About 1750 walnut commodes, with three drawers, one is smaller than the other two, with inlay on drawers, sides and top, serpentine front, beautiful apron on front and sides, they ar...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

A Pair of Intricately Inlaid Rosewood Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Each with a serpentine white marble top above a bombay shaped case with five pewter, brass and pearl inlaid drawers, the apron inlaid with foliate swags all raised on toupie feet.
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19th Century Spanish Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes
Located in Aabenraa, DK
A pair of mid-18th century Swedish Baroque commodes Later professional beautiful painted and
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Pair Of Antique Chests

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Pine

Pair of Early 19th Century Portuguese Mahogany Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality pair of early 19th century Portuguese mahogany commodes with gilt cabriole legs
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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany

Pair of Late Victorian Mahogany Cabinets, circa 1890
Located in Glencarse, GB
Pair of late Victorian mahogany cabinets, circa 1890. A pair of late Victorian mahogany cabinets
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1890s British Late Victorian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany

Pair of Italian Bureaus, Rolo, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Formigine Modena, IT
A very rare pair of Italian neoclassical bureaus, overall inlaid with geometric and vegetal
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1780s Italian Neoclassical Pair Of Antique Chests

A Pair of Italian Rococo Style Painted Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Italian Rococo Style Painted Commodes, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
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19th Century Unknown Rococo Pair Of Antique Chests

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Wood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted Bombe Commodes
Located in Bantam, CT
An exceptional pair of Italian rococo bombe cream painted and parcel gilt commodes retaining their
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of 19th Century Painted Commodes in the Manner of George Brookshaw
By George Brookshaw
Located in London, GB
A very elegant pair of 19th century green and painted commodes in the manner of George Brookshaw
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19th Century British Neoclassical Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of Louis XV Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Commodes
Located in Chamblee, GA
These commodes are simply beautiful ! A highly figured marble top sits on a wood case having a drop down shelf with leather. Inside is a small drawer and storage space. Below this...
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19th Century French Louis XV Pair Of Antique Chests

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Bronze

Early 20th Century, Chinoiserie Decorated Pair of Side Commodes
Located in Tacoma, WA
Early 20th century chinoiserie decorated pair of side commodes with 1 long over 2 deep bombe shaped
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Pair Of Antique Chests

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Drawers With Original Wrought Iron Metal Handles
Located in Pasadena, CA
A stunning pair of 18th-century drawers, each piece a testament to Old World craftsmanship and
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18th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Wood

19th Century English Pair of Mahogany Bed Sides, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century English pair of mahogany bed sides realized with the drawers of a writing desk. 1890s.
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1890s English Victorian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany, Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Night Stand Commodes
Located in London, GB
A pair of Swedish night stand commodes from the late 19th Century, with brass details and hand
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Late 19th Century Swedish Other Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of Louis XVI Style Commodes with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Etruscan commodes with geometric neoclassical marquetry, gilt metal accents and
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19th Century Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Chests

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Marble, Metal

Rare Pair of Important 18th Century Venetian Polychrome Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of Important 18th century Venetian polychrome commodes, retaining their original subtle
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18th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

Extraordinary and Rare Pair of 18th Century Milanese Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary and rare pair of 18th century Milanese commodes, in the Maggiolini manner, in
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

19th Century Pair of Kingwood and Ebony Side Cabinets
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
An exceptional 19th century pair of kingwood and ebony side cabinets, the rectangular tops with
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1830s English Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of Louis XV Marquetry Commodes by C Wolff
By Christophe Wolff
Located in London, Middlesex
The serpentine commodes have moulded later Campan marble tops, above two drawers with cubed marquetry veneer of satinwood and tulipwood. With two finely chased Rococo ormolu handles ...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of Dresser, Transition Period 18th Century by Jacques Dautriche
By Jacques Dautriche
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of dressers "The Tweedmouth Commodes" Jacques Van Oostenryk, known as Dautriche (1725 - 1778
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Chests

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ebony Strung Commodes
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century Biedermeier fruitwood and ebony strung commodes, both with stamped crown and
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19th Century European Biedermeier Pair Of Antique Chests

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Fruitwood

18th Century Pair of Italian Parquetry Arbalete Commodes or Dressers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important pair of 18th century Italian parquetry arbalete sans traverse commodes (dressers
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Marquetry Bedside Commodini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 18th century Italian Louis XVI marquetry bedside commodini, in excellent condition, with
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of Superb 18th Century Italian Arbalette Burl Walnut Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of superb 18th century Italian Arbalette burl walnut commodes in the English taste, each
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18th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

PAIR OF FRENCH TRANSITIONAL STYLE BRONZE MOUNTED AND PARQUETRY I
Located in New York, NY
PAIR OF FRENCH TRANSITIONAL STYLE BRONZE MOUNTED AND PARQUETRY INLAID TULIPWOOD SEMAINAIRES, C
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Early 20th Century French Pair Of Antique Chests

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Tulipwood, Rosewood

Elegant Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Luccan Louis XVI Polychrome Commodini
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of 18th century neoclassical Luccan Louis XVI polychrome commodini, each with a
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18th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

Elegant Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Luccan Louis XVI Polychrome Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of 18th century neoclassical Luccan Louis XVI polychrome commodes, with faux marble
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18th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

Very Rare Pair of George III Period Mahogany Bedside Pot-Cupboards
Located in Cambridge, GB
A very rare pair of George III period mahogany bedside pot-cupboards of rich-coloured timber; each
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1790s English George III Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Lombardy Arbalette Walnut and Parquetry Bedside Commodini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of 18th century Italian lombardy arbalette walnut and parquetry bedside commodini
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mahogany Commodes 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Exquisite & Unique Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze mounted triple drawer
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Pair Of Antique Chests

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Ormolu

Pair of 18th Century Neapolitan Burl Walnut Parquetry Bombe Serpentine Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique pair of 18th century Neapolitan burl walnut, mother-of-pearl, Parquetry Bombé serpentine
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18th Century Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

Y A Pair of Satinwood, Kingwood and Polychrome Painted Bow Front Commodes
Located in Lincoln, GB
Y A PAIR OF SATINWOOD, KINGWOOD AND POLYCHROME PAINTED BOW FRONT COMMODESFIRST HALF 19TH
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19th Century Pair Of Antique Chests

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Kingwood, Satinwood

Assembled Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marble-Top Small Commodes, circa 1810
Located in Alexandria, VA
These two-drawer commodes appear to have been made in the same cabinet shop, but there are slight differences in the veneer designs. Also the marble tops, while similar in color, do ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of George III Mahogany Tambour Fronted Tray Top Bedside Cupboards Commodes
Located in Heswall, Wirral
A pair of George III mahogany tambour fronted tray top bedside table/commode. With tambour front
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Early 1800s English George III Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany

Pair of George III Mahogany Tray Topped Bedside Tables Commodes, circa 1760
Located in Heswall, Wirral
A good pair of George III mahogany tray topped bedside tables or commodes. Well figured mahogany
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Late 18th Century English George III Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany

A Pair of Exquisite Antique Neoclassical Russian Gilt Bronze Mahogany Commodes, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Exquisite Antique Neoclassical Russian Gilt Bronze mounted Mahogany double drawer
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Pair Of Antique Chests

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Ormolu

Hand Painted Italian-Style Commodes, Pair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Pair of vintage Italian-style commodes with green sworls hand-painted on silver leaf and faux
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Early 20th Century Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze mounted parquetry marble top triple
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Chests

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Marble, Ormolu

An Italian Renaissance Marriage Chest
Located in New York, NY
groom to the bride's family, cassoni were almost always produced in pairs. Inside each chest would have
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Walnut

Pair Chinese 19th Cent. Shanxi lacquer Bed Side or Sofa Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese ca 1840-50 Shanxi lacquer water fall cabinets with its original red & black lacquer
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19th Century Chinese Pair Of Antique Chests

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Wood

Highly Decorative Near Pair of Hardwood and Mother of Pearl Trunks
Located in Suffolk, GB
Highly decorative near pair of early 20th century hardwood and mother of pearl Syrian trunks or
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Early 20th Century Asian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Hardwood

Pair of Two-Level Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of red painted elmwood two-level cabinets. Sold individually if required.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Pair Of Antique Chests

Pair of Edwardian walnut bedside chests
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of Edwardian bedside chests This Pair of Edwardian bedside chests were made circa 1900 and are
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1890s English Edwardian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Walnut

Pair of Ming Dynasty Pearwood Chest on Chest Cabinets
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with a pair of short cabinets above tall cabinets and above an apron raised on block feet
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Pair Of Antique Chests

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Pearwood

Pair of Louis XVI Linen Chests
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Superb pair of bronze mounted French Semainiers in the style of Louis XVI featuring the original
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19th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Chests

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Marble

Pair of French Art Deco Bedside Chests
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
French Art Deco bedside chests A pair of French two-drawer Art Deco bedside chests, very good
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1920s French Art Deco Pair Of Antique Chests

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Wood, Rosewood

Fabulous pair of antique mahogany bedside cabinets, chests
Located in Antrim, GB
Fine quality pair of antique mahogany bedside chests of drawers,cabinets The chests each have four
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1860s British Victorian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany

Pair of Large Antique Mahogany Bedside Chests Cabinets
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in Antrim, GB
Pair of large antique mahogany bedside chests cabinets. Circa 1880. Measures: height 32 ins
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1870s European Victorian Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany

Pair of Late 19th Century French Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A pair of late 19th century French mahogany bedside chests. The top with a moulded edge and two
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Late 19th Century French Empire Pair Of Antique Chests

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Mahogany

Pair of French Transitional Style Fruitwood and Mahogany Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Transitional Style Fruitwood and Mahogany Chests with marble tops.
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Early 20th Century French Pair Of Antique Chests

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Fruitwood, Mahogany

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Pair Of Antique Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of pair of antique chests is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct pair of antique chests — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Pair of antique chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Pair of antique chests are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made pair of antique chests over the years, but those made by Maison Jansen, Heal's and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Pair Of Antique Chests?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $8,512, while they’re typically $599 on the low end and $792,659 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 Pair Of Antique Chests
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 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.

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