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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Place of Origin: Asian
Place of Origin: East Asian
Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era 1868-1912 Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This compact chest was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It features a handle on top, making it easy to carry or reposition as needed. The aged patina of the wood highlights i...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Campaign Form Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style dresser with antique brown leather-wrapped sides. With four drawers and a slide, brass handles, and nailhead details all around the frame. Dimensions 40" W x 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Campaign Form Dresser
Campaign Form Dresser
$3,159 Sale Price / item
29% Off
Pair of Painted Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic Painted bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Linen color painted and textured with geometric gray painted designs. With...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from mid-tone walnut-figured veneer, these exquisite chests showcase rich grain patterns that enhance its sophisticated appeal. The three cockbeaded soft-close drawers of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo classic style dark oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze finished handles on tapere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Coastal Style Split Reed Dresser in the Betty Cobonpue s manner. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style Split Reed Rattan Dresser in the Betty Cobonpue's manner. Circa 1980s Features a chic rattan and split pencil reed design with rounded corners in a beautiful so...
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1980s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Nightstand, a clean-lined nightstand merges minimalism with elements of mid-century modern design. Framed in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Apothecary Cabinet (Medicine Chest) with 28 Drawers, Preserved in Original Lacquer This stunning apothecary chest features 28 drawers and retains its original lacquer. The body is fi...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Anglo Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian chest expertly crafted in rosewood featuring floral brass string inlays on the top, draw fronts, and sides, campaign hardware and tapered legs. As seen in the last photo...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century campaign chest with seven drawers handcrafted in camphor wood and featuring a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writi...
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19th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Korean Elm Tansu Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Korean elm chest with original brass hardware. The chest has a nice patina. Inside has three pull-out drawers and an open space.
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1890s Korean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Quilted Chest of Drawers in Shagreen with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti is a statement of understated luxury, where the tactile elegance of quilted shagreen meets the richness of bronze patina brass. The meticulously hand-crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown patina. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this tansu chest features a rectangular top sitting above seven drawers surrounding a side door hiding additional drawers. Boasting brown, black and dark red tones, the chest showcases lateral handles allowing the piece to be moved more easily. With its clean lines and complimenting colors, this 19th century Japanese Meiji tansu...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Korean Elm Burl Brass Bound Bandaji Scholars Chest
Located in Westfield, MA
This vintage Korean Bandaji, or scholar’s chest, is crafted from richly figured elm burl and embellished with ornate brass mounts. The form, rooted in t...
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20th Century Korean Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Oak Parquetry Six Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry six-drawer dresser in Dusk finish. This beautiful hand-carved oak dresser includes six drawers with mirrored herringbone starburst parquetry finished with Verde ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Neoclassic Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Neoclassic style mahogany and cerejeira veneered chest of drawers, the rectangular crossbanded top above two short frieze drawers and two ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Modern Woven Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern woven nightstand, a beautifully crafted piece is born from passion and boasts incredible aesthetic details that are sure to take your breath aw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Chinese Camphor Wood Secrétaire Campaign Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood secrétaire Campaign chest in two sections, the secrétaire frieze drawer with fall-front writing surface and vari...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its incurved front and tapered legs create a refined silhouette, while the burl wood grain adds depth and character. Designed for both traditional and modern spaces, it blends funct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers Antique Italian Style
Located in Westwood, NJ
Capture the essence of traditional 18th century Italian craftsmanship with its sophisticated blend of walnut, maple, and cherry veneers. Each drawer front displays meticulously match...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Old Chinese Chest in Wood with Decorations and Bronze Lock, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Old Chinese chest in wood with hinges. Decorative plates and bronze lock, 20th century. Very good conditions. This object is shipped from Italy. Under ...
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Kaid Nightstand, Contemporary Modern Minimalist Two-Tone Wooden Walnut
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kaid nightstand is a functional and eye-catching furniture piece that is sure to add a modern and unique touch to your living space. The contrast be...
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2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Country Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Expertly crafted with a warm straw wash finish, this chest exudes timeless charm and sophistication. With three spacious drawers, it provides ample storage for your essentials, whil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-09-A Bedside cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Here we see the principle of the Japan...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Modern Leather Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather front chest of drawers, with three hand-woven leather drawer fronts in Moore & Giles Hudson smoke possesses richness, dim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Stylish Woven Bamboo Rattan Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish medium sized vintage chest of drawers made of bamboo and lacquered woven rattan having 3 drawers. Exterior drawer height: 8 1/4" Interior drawer height: 6 3/8"
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1980s Japanese Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. If you look closely at the top surface, you can see writing on it. ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Patina Chest by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Patina Chest by DAaZ Dimensions: D 46.2 x W 150 x H 79.5 cm. Materials: Albizzia wood. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the esc...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
(A newly made reproduction) This beautifully crafted piece features a lightly distressed straw wash finish that complements any decor style. The delicate ring pulls add a hint of s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is wrapped in a gorgeous Birch burl veneer. An exotic figured wood with a high polish to highlight the movement and unusual details. The rectangular top and dra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Very Fine Rare 18th Century Chinese Export Padouk Block-Front Bureau
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The richly figured case showing a drop-down panel affixed with a lectern bar, opening to an interior fitted with an arrangement of banks of small drawers, pigeonhole compartments &am...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Swedish Bowfront Whitewash Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly balanced and gracefully curved, it showcases three reeded drawers lined with subtle polka dots and dramatic dark bronze bail pulls that evoke an air of refined distinction....
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair Late 19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Matching pair of well aged wooden side chests with nice natural wood grain displaying unique and distinct patina. Crafted in Korea during the late 19th century, each small cabinet fe...
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Late 19th Century Korean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho John Hutton for Donghia Mahogany and Rattan Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover this exceptional vintage Boho commode, a unique design by John Hutton for Donghia, crafted from rich mahogany and intricately woven rattan. This distinctive piece, likely fr...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style figured mahogany chest of drawers, the bowfront satinwood crossbanded top with concave corners and uprights, above a veneered slide and four graduated bowfront drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Three Drawer Rattan Dresser from the Phillipines, circa 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage three drawer rattan dresser from the Phillipines resting on a stacked rattan base, circa 1970.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan

Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A charming 3-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlay. Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves ...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Teak

Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers
Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers
$4,860 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Burmese Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A four-drawer chest in teak wood from old Burma, now Myanmar. Early 20th Century, circa 1925. Dark finish. Two small drawers, two large. Original brass handles.
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1920s Burmese British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawer/Dresser by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your space with this beautifully crafted mid-century modern chest of drawers, designed to combine elegance with functionality. Expertly constructed from premium solid teak wo...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Rustic Oak Parquetry Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic-style oak parquetry dresser with six hand-veneered drawers accented with Verde Bronze finish handles and tapered oak legs. Shown in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dark Rustic Oak Parquetry Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark rustic-style oak parquetry dresser with six hand-veneered drawers accented with Verde Bronze finish handles and tapered oak legs. Show...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with the relaxed elegance of this vintage tall chest of drawers, beautifully crafted from woven rattan. This exquisite piece embodies a quintessential Coastal style,...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

Love - Red MOP Four Drawer Dressers by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
The Blossom Dresser is a stunning fusion of nature-inspired design and expert craftsmanship. Handcrafted with dyed bone pieces using the inlay process, it creates beautiful leaf and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Moroccan Black Bone Inlay 9 Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your interior with this exquisitely handcrafted Moroccan Bone Inlay nine drawer dresser, a stunning fusion of traditional artistry and modern luxury. Designed and made by mas...
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2010s Indian Agra Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Midcentury Side Chest with Three-Drawers and Traditional Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage side chest from the mid-20th century, with three drawers and traditional hardware. This mid-20th century Chinese side chest merges traditional aesthetics with functional de...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Late 19th Inlaid Pearl Serpentine Chest Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular and Rare Late 19th-Century Damascus "Serpentine Front" chest of drawers from Damascus Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk, scion of one of the most influential political and mercantile families in Ottoman-era Beirut. This imposing five-drawer cabinet is a masterwork of Levantine craftsmanship, distinguished by its elegant bombé form, intricate pictorial and calligraphic inlay, and luxurious original materials with exquisite 'Ajami (wood inlay) technique. This piece is adorned with breathtaking, hand-cut inlays of iridescent mother-of-pearl and gleaming silver set within a rich, dark walnut ground. The undulating serpentine front adds a dynamic, sculptural quality. It retains its original, beautifully aged Carrara marble top—a hallmark of high-status Damascus furniture...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Painted White Neo Classic Incurved Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of mahogany and finished in a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish, this commode showcases the timeless beauty of classic design with a contemporary twist. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Art Deco Style Shagreen Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Shagreen dresser. Grey shagreen embossed leather with gold ring handles and trim, with eight drawers raised on square tapered legs. Dimensions: 76" W x 22" D x 40" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Art Deco Style Shagreen Dresser
Art Deco Style Shagreen Dresser
$4,146 Sale Price / item
22% Off
Classic Inlaid Bow Front Yew Wood Chest by Leighton Hall - Showroom Sample
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a classic Yew wood inlaid bow front chest by Leighton Hall. Its design was inspired by Adams style chests from the early 1800s. It features five drawers, solid brass hardware...
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2010s Philippine Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Painted Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style grey limestone painted bedside chest of drawers, the rectangular paneled top, and sides above four blind fret paneled drawers, on similar bracket feet. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Boho Chic Wicker Tessellated Stone Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our Boho Chic Wicker Tessellated Stone Top Chest of Drawers melds rustic charm with modern elegance. This handcrafted piece with ample storage space is...
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1990s Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

English Coastal Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a Neo Classic form mahogany frame in a natural Sandbar finish, this exquisite piece exudes charm and sophistication. The chic gold handles and Rattan White details enhance ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan, Wood

19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk Campaign Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Anglo Indian padouk campaign chest, with gadrooned edges standing on turned and gadrooned feet. This piece remains in very good condition for ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Padouk

French Burl Demi Lune Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French Burl Demi Lune Dresser, constructed of hardwood and ash burl veneer under a light, transparent lacquer finish. The brass hardware is ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Modern Leather Wrapped Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather wrapped dresser a modern grey shagreen leather and metal three-drawer chest. This piece has a look of luxury and sophistication ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period(1900-1926). The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood. The beaut...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest of drawers crafted in camphor wood in a two piece construction with beaded rosewood trim, brass hardware and turned feet.
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19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode with a grey painted finish and ivory accents, this hand-painted two drawer commode has a simple modern look and roots in Northern Italy in the 19th century. Two long drawers with antique key...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Georgian Bow Front Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian bow front dresser with four self-closing drawers and turned and hand polished brass hardware, with a “country” wood tone finish wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs

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.

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