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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Place of Origin: Asian
Place of Origin: Japanese
Chinoiserie Dresser in Fresh Ivory Lacquered Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinoiserie elaborately carved 5-drawer chest including side panels.
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1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassical (Early 19th Century) ormolu, & white marble mounted ebonized & mahogany secrétaire commode with top drawer desk and upper section.
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century British Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE CHINESE EXPORT BRASS-BOUND CAMPAIGN CHEST Probably Chinese Export for the British market, circa 1840-70, possibly composed of recycled parts well-figured hardwood floating ...
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19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

Japanese 19th Century Lacquered Sendai Clothing Tansu with Elaborate Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji 19th century double-section Sendai clothing tansu (Isho-dansu) with drawers and elaborate hand cut iron hardware. Born during the 19th ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Macassar Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest made for the Chinese export market, having a combination of seven drawers and with each drawer having the original brass rec...
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1840s Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This Japanese file cabinet embodies both utility and understated elegance. Originally designed for storing prints, documents, or textiles, its wide, shallow drawers and low horizonta...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early Meiji period Sendai Isho-dansi chest from circa 1860-1880 with eight drawers, petite door and dark patina. This early Meiji-period Sendai Isho-dansu is a striking example of...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers. Created in Japan during the 19t...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of French commodes covered in canvas accented with leather, wood, and brass. Dimensions: 36" W x 16" D x 32" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Canvas, Wood

George III Mahogany Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A veneered and crossbanded chest of drawers with a concave profile, the reeded top above five graduated drawers raised on fluted legs. The top drawer with phone charger within. Dim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Bombe Style Walnut Chest with Pine Green Checkerboard Granite Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
This 3 drawer chest is made of walnut and has a checkerboard granite top. The elbows are nicely carved as they accentuate the bow in the craftsmanship. The granite top is 2" thick.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Granite

Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Sunshine Inlay Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Brighten up your space with the dazzling charm of the Sunshine Orange Bone Inlay Dresser. This captivating piece marries vibrant color with exquisite craftsmanship, offering both art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Wood

Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 19th century camphor wood lacquered Chinese scholar cabinet from the Qing Dynasty. It features original fittings which include side and drawer handles. This cabinet once belonged t...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33 drawers (30 small square drawers + 3 larger ). These were used to store and o...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Contemporary Brutalist Geometric Commode in Solid Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Wardrobe made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: H. 77 x 170 x 60 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Poetic Pairings, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set within a simple black lacquer frame, the three drawers of these early 20th century upright cabinets are brilliantly colored with rich red lacquer t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Quilted Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The quilted chest of drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Black Lacquered Two-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands Asian Inspired
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of black lacquered wood end tables or nightstands Have two drawers in each table and are well constructed They have an Asian inspired look.
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1880s Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A finely crafted Japanese tansu chest, composed of three separate stacking elements: a base plinth, a section of drawers, and a top cabinet with hinged doors concealing sliding trays...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style painted chest of drawers, the rectangular paneled top, and sides above four blind fret paneled drawers, on similar bracket feet. Inspired by a George III ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Large Blanket Chest
Located in New York, NY
Antique blanket chest with beautiful remnants of the original color. The original hardware is intact. Used to store handwoven blankets from Sumatra. Circa 1950. This blanket chest w...
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1950s Indonesian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Paint

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 meticulo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers. Made in Jumu wood, also called "Southern Elm". Jumu wood has a dramatic grain and lovely finish which makes it very...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Wooden drawer used by old Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/Made in 1963/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a lacquerware craftsman's workbench made on January 8, 1963. The production date is written on the back of the drawer. This work drawer is a stand for applying red and black ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Natural Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in natural rattan, this stunning piece combines modern design with coastal charm. It features three spacious drawers for all your storage needs. The natural rattan finish ad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan, Wood

Contemporary Brutalist Style Commode in Solid Oak Custom Size
Located in Paris, IDF
Commode / Chest of Drawers made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Measures: 52"W x 15"D x 33.5"H. Custom size on request Finish: 'scratched' SÓHA desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Neo Classic Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
French neo classic dresser in a mahogany finish with gilded highlights. With a shaped chamfered edge top with a relief decorated three drawer freize, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Bond Burled Wood Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. From our chic burled wood collection—warm mappa wood floats between acrylic legs with stainless steel accents. Six generous drawers showcase naturally occurring patt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lucite, Wood, Burl

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

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

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Wood

Pair of "Captain Line" Mid-Century Dressers by D-Scan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This matching pair of Campaign-style "Captain Line" dressers by D-Scan boasts a rich teak finish, flat lines, with brass finish drawer pulls, recessed to ...
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1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Pair of Emerald Art Deco Style Burl Wood Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
striking design with blended elements from the Art Deco and Mid-Century modern styles. With a striking Emerald Green finish to the burl wood veneers, clean lines, bold contrasts, and minimalist elements make this a statement piece that seamlessly blends with contemporary interiors. The four-drawer chest has two top split drawers over two long lower drawers. With a polished Emerald green burl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Rosewood Anglo Indian Campaign Nightstands or Chests By M.Hayat Bros
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of two-drawer Anglo Indian stands crafted in well grained rosewood with Campaign brass hardware, finished on all four sides, delic...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George Zee Asian American Chippendale Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee Asian American Chippendale Rosewood Chest of Drawers. 5 dovetailed rosewood drawers finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very good vintage condition with very few signs of previous use. Heavy Chinese Chippendale brass...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, antique Russian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, designed and produced by an unknown carpenter from St. Petersburg, in good condition. The vintage secretaire...
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Late 18th Century Russian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Light Oak Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Light Oak Modern Chest with a light whitewashed oak finish, has a simple cubist geometric form with three drawers, each with soft closing mechanisms and polished brass ring pulls. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman s Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Federal style mahogany and figured mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the bowfront reeded edge top with protruding corners above leaf carved capital and reeded column supports,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Chest with Rattan Top Detailing
Located in New York, US
Japanese Chest with Rattan Top Detailing Sourced in Japan
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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan, Wood

Contemporary Brutalist Style Commode in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil
Located in Paris, IDF
Commode / Chest of Drawers made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Measures: 85 x 140 x 40 cm - Custom size on request SÓHA design studio conceives and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Constellation Commode in Black Quartz, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The constellation commode...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Cosima 8 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Cosima 8 console is an updated version of the Cosima 7 console...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Chest of Drawers by Soha Concept, Solid Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary sculpted Cabinet / Chest of Drawers in Solid Oak Dimensions: H. 100 x W. 70 x D. 40 cm Unique piece made to order. ------ SÓHA design studio conceives and produces ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mandala Carved Jaipur Wooden Tallboy Dresser - Storage Chest by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mandala Carved Wooden Tallboy Dresser brings together timeless craftsmanship and natural elegance. Featuring beautifully carved mandala motifs on each drawer front, th...
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2010s Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Rare Russian Gilded Marble Top Mahogany Paw Foot Commode with Brass Inlay
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare Russian marble top mahogany commode with gilded accents and brass inlay is a striking example of early 19th-century neoclassical design. Featuring a finely figured mahogany...
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1870s Russian Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Parchment Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Lola chest of drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Anglo Indian Mother of pearl Inlay Seven Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Dresser, handmade with the finest small mother-of-pearl pieces through the age-old technique of inlay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Tibetan Painted Dragon Chest of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The number 12 figures prominently in Tibetan astrology, making this simple chest’s dozen drawers the perfect canvas to honor the year of the dragon. Tibet...
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved
Located in Vienna, AT
Chinese camphor wood chest / drawer. Front with two doors behind which drawers chest, richly carved on all sides, first half of the 20th...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Signed La Barge French Style Hand Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in West Chester, PA
La Barge French style chest featuring two spacious drawers and the hand painted finish. Signed on backside and in drawer.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Eli Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
This striking dresser celebrates the timeless allure of Art Deco design, reimagined through contemporary craftsmanship. Handcrafted with precision, each drawer is adorned with a bold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Wood

Japanese Tansu with White Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A most charming Tansu. The sliding doors are covered in white Japanese hand made rice paper in traditional shell pattern and fitted with oval bronze hardware. Behind the doors a larg...
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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese low display stand w/ drawer, Okidoko tansu, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer from Tohoku area, Japan. Manufactured in Circa 1900s to 1920s (Taisho to early Showa period) , estimate from the style c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Hardwood

Vintage Boho Chevron Pencil Reed Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional chest of drawers is a masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship and texture, showcasing the rich visual potential of natural pencil reed rattan. The entire tal...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Reed

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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