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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer. The original red color has balanced with soot from its long use in an old house with an irori hearth, and has turned a natural reddish-brown. The pee...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style three-drawer bachelor chest or bedside chest By Karges USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32.25"W...
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1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign commode or chest of drawers By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Green lacquered walnut, with original Asian-...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow fronted shaped top with a moulded edge above 2 short and 3 long figur...
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Breathtaking Pair of Vintage Chests by William Doezema for Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible pair of commodes by William Doezema for his boutique Mastercraft Furniture, Grand Rapids, circa 1970. Mastercraft consistently produced some of the most coveted cutting...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960 s Bureau organiser by Stil I Stål, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
1960's Bureau organiser. Stack of drawers. With nine removable coloured drawers. On coasters for mobility. Produced by Stil I Stål, Denmark ca. 1960 - 1969. In good condition with n...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a gorgeous chest of drawers! A step-down routed edge and nicely chamfered front corners characterize the top of this small chest of four hand-cut dovetailed drawers. The cha...
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

A burl wood and chrome cabinet / chest of drawers by Milo Baughman, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A burlwood and chrome chest of drawers / cabinet / sideboard by Milo Baughman, circa 1970. With ebonized wood interior and featuring three drawers. Gloriously psychedelic burl grain ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Swedish Grace Low Dresser in Elm
Located in Portland, OR
A Swedish grace or Danish art deco commode in solid elm trimmed with flamed birch. Intarsia decorates the lowest of the three drawers. Patinated brass pulls. Drawers are deep and sli...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers, designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s. Teak with oak legs. Quality craftmanship. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age a...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Art Deco Walnut Nightstand with Black Opaxite Glass, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined Art Deco nightstand or small cabinet produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This piece features a solid wooden construction with rich walnut veneer and an original bl...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Large Chest of Drawers, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional and unique circa 1760 English, likely northern counties, late George II, early George III period large scale mahogany chest of drawers in the style of Thomas Chippenda...
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is distinguished by its richly figured walnut veneer with beautiful book-matched grain. The fro...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

French Mid 20th C. Painted Wood Commode w/Unusual Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden commode with three drawers and unusual front feet. This vintage chest from France has three full-sized and graduated drawers, raised panel sides, linear accents down ...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Shagreen Commode with Bronze Patina Brass Details 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

Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Dresser Tall Chest of Six Drawers 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique English Georgian tall mahogany dresser, chest of drawers, circa 1790. This handsome tall antique country chest of drawers is from the late 1700s, the chest is made fr...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Gorgeous Weathered Ebony Cane Rattan Bamboo Chest - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic vintage British Colonial style chest, circa 1980. Stout hardwood case construction veneered in cane with detail in rattan and bamboo. The ebony finish has beautifully oxid...
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Bachelors Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A good example with highly figured mahogany and bowed rectangular top over a conforming brushing slide and four conforming graduated drawers. All with brass circular ring handles. Fr...
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi, Teak Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Design Wood Chest of Drawers, Ico Parisi for MIM Roma , Italy 1960s An elegant mid‑century chest of drawers, crafted in rich dark colored teak wood by the Italian design house MIM (...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Blue-Painted Baroque Breakfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A sculptural, blue-painted Danish Baroque chest of drawers with a distinctive breakfront silhouette. The three drawers follow the sweeping, architectural curves of the piece, and the...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer EDO / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the delicate handles, this is a very old drawer. The furniture dates to the Edo period (1603-1868)....
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Antique Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers with Figural Panels, Late 19th Century
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This late 19th-century antique chest of drawers reflects the enduring influence of Renaissance Revival design. Crafted in richly patinated wood, it features three spacious drawers wi...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

19th Century Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut and Cherry Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined neoclassical chest of drawers in walnut and cherry, distinguished by its rich inlay work and balanced proportions. The façade features two wide drawers, each threaded and f...
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rou...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Four Drawers in Pine by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This Swedish mid-century chest of four drawers was produced by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in the 1970s. Crafted in solid pine, the piece highlights the natural grain and warm tone of t...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, circa 1850. The top planks still bear the low ridges across the grain from being cut and milled by hand nearly two cent...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1940s Italian Art Deco Burl Wood Bronze Chest of Drawers Credenza Sideboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1940s chest of drawers or sideboard, credenza, buffet with elegant and classic wood worked according its natural graining on the 4 frontal drawers with the front d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Large Danish 18th Century Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Light Grey
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Danish Louis XVI chest of drawers in a light gray color, in three parts. Featuring a gallery edge with profiled top rail above wooden-carved dentil mouldings. The chest of dr...
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Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish early 19th century hand painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers, fitted with 4 graduating drawers that open on the key.  Bold red paint that has w...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
An applied bullnose molding creates a step-down edge to the top of this beautiful little chest of four hand-cut dovetailed drawers. The top front corners are chamfered, as are the ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Large Antique Victorian solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
Large Antique Victorian (1837-1901) solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with five wooden knob handle drawers, three large and two small. The drawer knobs are beautifully made with unique...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Birdseye Maple Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century French Louis XV style serpentine marble commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser. Made from mahogany with birdseye maple and hand painted floral details. Features four dov...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Other

Simple antique Japanese wooden drawer / 1868-1920 / Meiji-Taisho period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden drawer, likely made between 1868 and 1920, during the Meiji and Taisho periods. Crafted from light and warm cedar, the entire piece is crafted from ced...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Italian, Tuscany, Pair Rosewood Veneered Inlaid Bedside Cabinets, 18th/19thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The cases covered completely in rosewood and walnut veneers, the tops are rectangular with concave fronts, the conforming cases metamorphic and opening to various positions revealing...
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Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler s Desk/Secretary Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
Imagine where this gorgeous piece might have been in its past life. Perhaps stately mansions with warm block panel, high ceilings and crown molding for days. The wealthy would have h...
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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble represents expert craftsmanship at its finest! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a tailored archi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Highboy Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s. Flawlessly operating dovetailed constructed drawers. Solid construction. Will las...
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superb Louis XVI French chest, it is made of walnut with a Saint-Anne marble top.
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

A Swedish Grace-Period Chest of Drawers by Upsala Möblerings AB, 1937
By Upsala Möbleringsaktiebolag
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish chest of drawers by Upsala Möblerings with three small drawers on top and one large drawer on the bottom. With veneer in figured birch and mahogany. Circa 1937.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nightstands with opposite opening doors, finely veneered in walnut and decorated with delicate inlays featuring swans and scrolling motifs. Each nightstand is fitted with an ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
A magnificent early 18th-century antique George I walnut chest on stand superbly constructed and richly figured throughout. The upper section features two short over three long gradu...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in cherrywood, standing on tapered square legs. Its clean, minimalist design features three spacious drawers with contrasting dark wood key escu...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Made during the late Meiji era (1868-1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character. It has a warm, timeworn appearan...
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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Pair of Swedish Painted Chests of Drawers, Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers, dating to circa 1880, showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of late 19th-century Scandinavian design. Each chest features...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Bordelaise Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV commode, or chest of drawers, from the Bordeaux region made of solid mahogany. Nice proportions and bombé form with serpentine front. Original Rouge R...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Set of 2 Italian Art Deco Bedside Tables, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Italian Art Deco bedside tables, 1940s Door and shelf inside. Good condition. We guarantee immediate shipping with adequate pac...
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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Curly Maple Highboy
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive New England Curly Maple Highboy probably Massachusetts 1730-40 with a document drawer. Excellent color and patina on the old refinished surface. I originally though...
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Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded commode Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s. Flawlessly operating dovetailed constructed drawers. Solid construction. Will las...
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
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Mid-19th Century Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut with a figured marble top, featuring four fitted long drawers, brass escutcheon...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Located in Lewes, England
C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed decorative motifs on the top rail, front and brass detailing. It has 3 drawers wi...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Brass-Clad Three Drawer Chest, Hand-Crafted in Spain, Circa 1980s
Located in Round Top, TX
Brass-clad and hand-tacked three-drawer chest in the style of Sarreid, Spain. A beautifully crafted and weighty piece, fully wrapped in richly patinated brass sheeting with hand-appl...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Swedish dresser, crafted circa 1900, is a quintessential example of Gustavian style — celebrated for its restrained elegance and timeless appeal. Painted in a soft Gusta...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant walnut & marble commode from France, 19th century, with finely carved decoration in the Louis XVI style, fitting with Empire and transitional tastes just the same. The top...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Louis XVI-style walnut chest of drawers, almost a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Sometimes referred to as a lingerie chest, the...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Small Louis XVI–Style Walnut Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This small Louis XVI–style walnut chest features two front-opening drawers, the upper fitted with a functioning lock and key and the lower with a simple brass knob. The proportions a...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Japanese Early Showa Period Low Storage Drawer Cabinet with Burl Zelkova Fronts
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This low-profile drawer dates to the early Showa period and presents a calm, grounded presence close to the floor. With its restrained height and simple, flat top surface, it functio...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa 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.