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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Green Lacquered Commode with Fantasy Birds and Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary Venetian wooden lacquered commode with polychrome flowers and fantasy birds on a green background. The top is lacquered to imitate the marble. The two draw...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon's Viennese Line, American, circa 1950s. This chest has recently been completely restored in black lacquer and gold l...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Rustic 19th Century Continental Server Cabinet for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A authentic serving cabinet with good color and great Rustic form. With a banded plank made top. The frieze with two long drawers with metal bales flanking the small center drawer wi...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Feature a monumental look with brutalist inspired designed doors, a beautiful walnut wood grain finish, an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
20th century burr birch cutlery chest by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality cutlery cabinet by well known swedish makers bodafors, circa 1950.
Quarter veneer panel to the front below which applied carved swags and foliage.
Standing on 4 cabrio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique French Louis XV style marble top commode chest of drawers is a refined example of 19th-century craftsmanship, showcasing exquisite marquetry and ormolu-mounted detailing...
Category
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$4,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Burl Wood Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage chest of drawers, crafted from striking burl wood, is a testament to the enduring elegance of Empire-style furnishings. The captivating patterns of the burl wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully hand-rubbed refinished Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers. Measures 36.25" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 32" in height. Bo...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1820s Dutch Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This early 19th century Dutch chest of drawers dates to the 1820s and reflects a refined yet robust approach to traditional craftsmanship. Constructed from richly toned wood, the cas...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Walnut and Goat Skin Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1930
Located in Roma, Lazio
Sinuous shapes for this fine piece of furniture, all refinement and style, this chest of drawers knows no limits. Inspired by the upper-middle class gentleman, this charismatic dress...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bleached Sheraton Chest of Drawers, c.1810
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached mahogany American Sheraton chest of drawers, circa 1810.
41 ¾ inches wide by 21 ½ inches deep by 39 inches tall
Category
1810s Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Scene One Walnut 4 Drawer Campaign style Commode
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
This campaign style chest is made by Henredon Furniture..
The commode is made of walnut and has brass campaign pulls.
It has 4 drawers for plenty of storage and sits on a plinth base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Commodes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Commodes.
Celebrated for their intricate marquetry and elegant forms, Giuseppe Maggiolini's stylish and ornate furniture...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$48,750 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid-Century Dresser Cabinet Attributed to Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Well constructed mid-century cabinet of solid walnut, walnut veneer, and brass. The case features a bi - fold door which opens to 4 interior drawers, flanked by a bank of 4 drawers w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Victorian Teak Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
The ultimate military officer of rank home in one. Rectangular paneled hinged top with ability to be opened to expose a dressing mirror flanked by shelves with brass supports. Also i...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of late 19th Century Swedish painted three drawer commodes of architectural form.
In painted pine with brass hardware. Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
USM Haller Pedestal V Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With three 6" drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM Ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls
Located in Oakland, CA
Low chest of drawers from Sweden and imported from Denmark, constructed of pine with expressive graining, leather pulls and brass hardware. Consisting of 3 wide drawers with a sleek ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s.
Made in oak and teak. Frame and legs in oak with beautiful teak-drawe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Chest of drawers Attr. to Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s.
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chest of drawers Attr. to Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s.
cm. h 81×55×115
Good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th century walnut Queen Anne inspired chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual Queen Anne inspired chest of drawers fitted with a mirror circa 1910.
Quite possibly made by Epstein, this good quality chest is very strongly influenced by the queen anne s...
Category
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Elegant 1940s Italian Walnut
Marble Nightstand Antique Bedside Table
Located in Manzano, IT
Step back in time to the sophisticated elegance of 1940s Italy with this exquisite antique nightstand, meticulously crafted from rich walnut wood and crowned with a pristine white ma...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$215 Sale Price
60% Off
Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This bold highboy dresser from the 1970s pushes the boundaries of mid-century design. Crafted under the “Chapter One” collection by Broyhill, the piece channels the visionary aesthetic of Raymond Loewy—futuristic curves, molded plastics, and a color-pop that feels more rocket-age than bedroom.
The body is crisp white lacquered wood, serving as the perfect backdrop to the brilliant molded polymer drawer fronts—this version rendered in vibrant space-age green. The top is a high-gloss laminate that captures ambient light like a showroom surface, while the curved edges and flush handle details keep the profile tight and streamlined. With generous drawer volume and weighty construction, this casepiece balances sculptural form with everyday functionality.
Little of the Chapter One collection remains today, making this an outstanding opportunity. Its proportions—approximately 39.5″ W × 18″ D × 43.75″ H—make it ideal for both residential and high-end interior installations.
Condition is VERY GOOD: the body has been professionally refinished to preserve the original aesthetic, the polymer fronts retain their rich color and depth, and all hardware and glides perform smoothly.
Whether featured as part of a curated mid-century suite or standing alone as a statement piece, this Chapter One dresser brings a rare blend of optimism, design heritage, and vibrant character to any setting.
The body has been expertly refinished: the frame and plinth base stripped, sanded, primed, and painted a crisp white, while the molded plastic drawer fronts are original and rendered in vibrant green Cycolac polymer. The laminate top has been restored and polished to a glassy high-gloss shine, reinforcing that space-age aesthetic. Rounded corners soften the geometry and give the dresser a sleek, playful presence.
Functionally, the drawers are generously deep, capacious enough to hold linens, folded garments, or other items with ease; build quality is solid. The plinth base provides stable support and sits cleanly close to the floor, anchoring the bold vertical form without feeling bulky.
Decoratively, this dresser is more than furniture — it’s an object of personality and nostalgia. In interiors that favor bold color, graphic contrast, and mid-century innovation, it becomes a focal point. It pairs beautifully with warm woods, metallic accents, mirror surfaces, or minimalist décor to allow its form and color to shine.
Broyhill’s Chapter one collection borrowed from the plastic mold injection designs made famous by legendary designer Raymond Loewy. Like Loewy, these Chapter One Dressers employ the futuristic use of color and materials in a way that had not been seen before. The bright yellow plastic captures the playful spirit of the 1970s. The dresser is supported by a lacquered plinth base with rounded corners. This colorful, curvaceous case-good could have blended in nicely on the set of 2001 A Space Odyssey. The space-age look has never been more desirable, which may help explain the recent scarcity of all things Chapter One.
We also have matching pieces including two low dressers, yellow nightstand...
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1970s American Futurist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand.
By Henredon.
USA, circa 1980s.
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Chest On Chest with classic elegant Georgian lines. The upper chest with a carved cornice with a dentil frieze. A burled band is over the two short over three long graduated draw...
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Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode Marble, Bronze
Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a grey marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a key.
The photo...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Danish Chest of Drawers in Oak, Made in Late 18th Century, Louis 16
Located in Odense, DK
Romantic antique chest of drawers, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1790-1810.. Louis XVI. This chest features great curves and carving skills and undoubtful high quality. Made in so...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb late 17th-century antique Jacobean oak chest of drawers fabulously crafted and full of period character. The chest features a striking geometric moulded front—a hallmark of ...
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic example of Scandinavian design, this Mid-Century Modern teak chest of drawers features clean lines, quality craftsmanship, and functional elegance. Crafted in Denmark circa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Venetian Art Deco Como 3 Drawers 1934
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Important and at the same time rare Venetian Art Deco 3-drawer dresser from the height of the Deco period.
Entirely in Mahogany Burl with ebonized profiles under the frame .
The spec...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquered Wood And Metal Chest Of Drawers. Attr. Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, RM
Black Lacquered Wood And Metal Chest Of Drawers. Attr. Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970
Product Details
Dimensions: 90 W x 60 H x 45 D cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Chest of Drawers Walnut Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a dark walnut finish, The eco-friendly dresser, is a great additional to any space. Experience the beauty of reclaimed wood whil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Lane Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Nightstands
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very nice pair of Lane Furniture nightstands. They have a black lacquered finish with brass accents. The waterfall design is one reminiscen...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1740.
A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with concave moulded cornice above three short and three long gradu...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$14,730 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top, Brass Accents
Lion
s Head Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with its original marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pr...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fendi Cream Lacquered 2-Drawer Commode with Crocodile-Embossed Leather Tray Top
By Fendi Casa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant two-drawer commode designed and manufactured by Fendi Casa, showcasing the brand’s refined craftsmanship and luxurious material palette. This sculptural piece features a high...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
18th Century Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Large pine chest of four drawers flanked with turned columns and decorative carving along top and skirt.
The newer, professionally applied blue layered painted finish with white und...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th-Century Italian Olivewood Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Miami, FL
20th-Century Italian Olive-wood Bombe Commode Chest
Offered for sale is an elegant 20th century Italian bombe commode chest created with bold and varied grained olive-wood with serp...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis-philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burr Walnut, Saint-anne Marble, Mid-19th Cent
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut, Original Saint-Anne Marble, Mid-19th Century This Louis-Philippe chest is more than a piece of furniture; it carries the soul of a bou...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Exquisite antique king wood with bronze mounts in Louis XV style. This Commode is in excellent original condition. Featuring beautiful brass or...
Category
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
Here is a large chest of drawers with great color and good proportions. Hand-made quarter round is applied to the top edge to create a step-down. The top drawers stand a little pro...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Pretty Italian mid-century sideboard attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, produced in the 1950s. The top and sides are made of teak on solid tapering flared legs enclosing two doors and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Bamboo Dresser by Vivai del Sud, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a bamboo and wicker dresser from the 1970's by Italian brand Vivai del Sud. It comes with five spacious drawers and smart brass fittings. In very nice condition and of high q...
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20th Century Italian Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,780 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Laminate Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the distinctive aesthetic of the late 20th century with this vintage postmodern laminate chest of drawers. This piece radiates a playful yet sophisticated charm, characterize...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Wood
French Empire Style Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Empire style. This petite chest of drawers is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality...
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1920s French Empire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Fine Chippendale Mahogany Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Chippendale style flame mahogany and mahogany serpentine dresser, the molded edge top above an arrangement of twelve bomb and shaped drawers with brass handles and escutcheons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$15,447 / item
French Regence Inlaid Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Period French kingwood and tulipwood inlaid Regence commode with gilt metal mounts and shaped marble top, circa 1720.
Category
1720s French Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Regence Petite Commode, Circa 1750
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine French Regence period petite 3-drawer commode in walnut marquetry with original Sienna marble top, gilt-bronze hardware, (including its original key) circa 1750.
Category
18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century American Walnut Gentleman
s Chest Dresser w/ Two Doors Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut two doors compartment five drawers high chest dresser cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style commode is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship, beautifully balancing elegance and functionality. The commode features a richly veined m...
Category
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,996 Sale Price
33% Off
Artisan Brass Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning statement piece that brings a splash of glamour and sophistication to any room. With its sleek, contemporary design and luxurious gold finish, this dresser is not just a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,849 / item
American Empire Cherry
Tiger Maple Gentlemen’s Chest C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire Cherry
Tiger Maple Gentlemen’s Chest C1840
Measures - 47 7/8" x 42 5/8" x 22 7/8"
This American Empire gentlemen’s chest, crafted around 1840, showcases the el...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Oak and pine Chest of drawers, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made around 1910 in Hungary. The cabinet is made of oak and pine. The cabinet has 3 drawers that are made with dovetail joints. All the fittings and knobs are original.
Category
1910s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers In Cherry Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Louis XVI period chest of drawers crafted in cherry wood, likely of Swiss origin, dating from the late 18th century. This elegant commode features three full-length drawers...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Directoire Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. This piece has three dovetailed drawers and gilt brass handles. The clea...
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Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Lacquer Commode After Riesener, France c.1880
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A superb Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and black lacquer commode inspired by Jean-Henri Riesener’s celebrated model for Queen Marie-Antoinette. It features a veined red brèche Basque m...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
antique Mid-Victorian solid Camphorwood military travelling trunk
Located in Kiel, SH
antique Mid-Victorian solid Camphorwood military travelling trunk
with signs of use and age. Please look at the pictures.
The key is missing and the trunk doesn't closed perfectly.
S...
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Late 19th Century British British Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted chest of drawers circa 1850.
We are pleased to offer this rural piece of Swedish furniture making from the mid 19th century.
Hand paint...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Rococo Black Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on scalloped skirt (mirroring top edge) and heavy cabriole feet.
While the paint is newer ...
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Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side by Side Cabinet w 5 Drawers Shelf Compartmet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak side by side cabinet w 5 drawers shelf compartmet.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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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