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Pair of Dorothy Draper for Heritage Espana Chests / Commodes, Mid-Century Modern
By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Heritage Espana Chests by Dorothy Draper, Stamped, Mid Century Modern A pair of stunning
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Calvin Linear Group Dresser, Chest, Commode, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest by Paul McCobb (1917-1969) for Calvin Linear Group This walnut and
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

Jose Zanine Caldas Commode, Brazilian Design, 1970s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jose Zanine Caldas; Commode; Mid Century Modern; Brazilian Design; 1970s; A sought-after piece in
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Commode
Located in Paris, FR
Commode with three drawers, decorated with antique-inspired images: swags over a reclining draped
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Commode
Mid-19th Century Commode
H 35.44 in W 49.61 in D 22.05 in
Mid 20th Century French Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional fine quality louis XV Style with highly detailed bronze mounts and inlay marquetry work. Triple nosed heavy marble.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid 20th Century French Commode
Mid 20th Century French Commode
H 35 in W 51 in D 20 in
Mid 20th Century rococo revival commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode circa 1950. Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode made in mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid 20th Century rococo revival commode
Mid 20th Century rococo revival commode
H 31.25 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
Palisandre Three Drawer Commode, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French three drawer commode. Polished palissandre wood with decorative grain details
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Palisander

Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid maltese commode circa 1850. Delightful maltese inlaid commode of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maltese Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
H 31.25 in W 24.25 in D 16.3 in
Pair of Mid-Century Maple Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French mid century (1940s) maple two-drawer bedside commodes with parquetry pattern veneer
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Neoclassical Miniature Commodes Chest of Drawers Mid 20th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
. Mid 20th century. They could also be used as end tables.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Outstanding, Mid-19th Century, Italian Inlaid Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Streamlined, elegant, circa 1860, Northern Italian, two-drawer walnut commode with very fine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Commode
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Modern style Italian commode. Structure from the 1950s made of solid wood and covered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Period German Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Period German painted neoclassical commode mid -8th century Wonderful painted surface. Gilding
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Finest Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode or Chest Mid 20th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Finest large Italian olive wood commode. Circa 1960's. Exceptional quality figured wood. Please
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Mid-20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century kingwood and mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers, circa 1950. Good quality
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid-Century Pair Nightstands Commodes Tables Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful architecturally stunning MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN 1960’s pair of Bachelor chest by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine & Rare Louis XV Carved Walnut & Oak Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine and rare Louis XV Carved walnut and oak commode France Mid-18th century The shaped top
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV walnut commode with serpentine top, moulded edges, paneled sides and four carved sliding
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Large American Mid Century Commode by Paul Frankl, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large American mid century commode by Paul Frankl, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Enrico Conte Scarpa Five Drawer Commode, Italy, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Italian commode designed by Enrico Conte Scarpa. Top sliding drawer reveals small
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century French Orange Lacquered & Mirrored Commode
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s orange lacquered commode with 2 painted mirror doors with Neo-classic scene and brass
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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Italian Commode by L.A. Studio
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Contemporary commode composed of four drawers designed by L.A. Studio. Original wood structure from
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Mid Century Style Solid Wood and Brass Surface Italian Commode
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Italian commode composed of two drawers. Structure made of wood covered in brass surface and black
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 Drawers
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century French Oak & Mirror Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1940s oak commodes with 2 mirrored doors with painted drape design (PRICED AS Pair).
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Oak

Mid-century Commode, Designed by Jiri Jiroutek, 1960's.
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Oakwood The body was cleaned and oiled, hard wax oil Good Original Condition
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Mid Century Commode Chest of Drawers, Jean Pascaud Style
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
. The commode has three drawers, with each mirror glass fronts and crystal knobs. Engraved diamond motif
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Colored Glass and Brass Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern style commode composed of four drawers. Original structure from 1950s made of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Colored Glass and Brass Italian Commode
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern style commode composed of four drawers. Original structure from 1950s made of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie Decoration
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Hunter Commode from the Mid 19th Century in Walnut Veneer
Located in Opole, PL
Hunter Commode from the Mid 19th Century in Walnut Veneer We present you this piece of furniture
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wood and Black Lacquer Chest, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome and classily simple, this three-drawer chest has been restored in a high polish finish.
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Commode, of pine, having a pickled finish, its shaped and molded top on conforming base, two
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century French Commode
18th Century French Commode
H 32.5 in W 54 in D 23 in
Mid-18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Commode in Walnut
Located in Essex, MA
Mid-18th century walnut French Provincial commode of the Louis XV period. Three drawers. Mortise
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

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Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Patchwork Burl Campaign Style Chest / Commode / Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian patchwork burl petite chest or commode or even a side table with campaign
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid 18th Century French Provincial Carved Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
Mid 18th Century French provincial carved walnut commode or chest of drawers, molded top, three
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Commodes and Chests of D...

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Oak

Mid-18th Century Louis XV Bombe Shaped Chestnut Provincial Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare 18th century Louis XV period bombe shaped chestnut provincial commode. French circa 1750
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century Raffia Chest / Commode by Harrison Van Horn, c1970s
By Harrison Van Horn
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Delve into the realm of timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage mid-century Raffia Chest by
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Raffia, Hardwood

19th Century Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of mid nineteenth century Northern European commodes.  
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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Commodes
19th Century Commodes
H 36.62 in W 53.94 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Brass Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of Italian commodes designed by L.A. Studio. Structure made in solid wood covered in brass and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Colored Glass and Brass Italian Commode
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Modern style commode composed of two folding doors and one shelve inside. Structure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Pair of Commodes
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chests of drawers in Gio Ponti style. Made of solid wood structure covered in brass. Our main target is customer satisfaction, so we include in the price for this item profe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Rosewood and Brass Commode / Chest of Drawers
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 3-drawer commode / chest of drawers finished in rosewood veneer and a brass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Style Solid Wood and Brass Surface Italian Commode
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
Brass and wooden commode composed of two drawers, made of solid wood covered in brass and black
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Commodes
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of Mid-Century Modern style Italian commodes. Structure from the 1950s made of solid wood and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Glass and Brass Large Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian commode composed of three drawers, made of solid wood structure covered with colored glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This commode is made of plain walnut with amazing hardware. The feet are finished with a form of
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 18th Century Commode
French 18th Century Commode
H 32 in W 46 in D 23.5 in
Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Marble-Top Commode
Located in Houston, TX
The rectangular gray and white marble top above a conforming case Having three recessed long drawers, flanked to either side by an ormolu- Mounted pilaster, raised on turreted fee...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French Mid-Century Sycamore Commode Bar Attributed to Maison Mercier Freres
By Mercier Freres
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) sycamore commode / bar with column sides & a single front door having a
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Seven-drawer chest made by hand with original solid wood structure of the 1950s. Coated in colored glass and profiles, handles and brass legs. Every item LA Studio offers is checked...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Art Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of commodes designed by L.A. Studio. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

19th Century Neoclassical Commode
Located in Houston, TX
An early 19th Century Northern European neoclassical walnut commode with three drawers and brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Ches...

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Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Commode
19th Century Neoclassical Commode
H 46.5 in W 64.5 in D 24 in
19th Century Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely inlaid Italian commode of small size. In excellent condition. Most likely the backing has
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

19th Century Italian Commode
19th Century Italian Commode
H 37.75 in W 26 in D 13.25 in
18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 18th century Italian Walnut serpentine fronted commode. Having marquetry boxwood
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Commode
18th Century Italian Commode
H 31.11 in W 38.98 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of commodes designed by L.A. Studio. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

19th Century Dutch Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century very carved bombe front Dutch commode in bleached oak. With original bronze
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th Century Dutch Commode
19th Century Dutch Commode
H 30.25 in W 35 in D 18.75 in
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers or Commode
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage chest of drawers crafted in polished coconut shells over a modern stylized traditional form with a serpentine front having three drawers clad in bronze with bronze h...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Serpentine Chinoiserie Chest / Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie chest with a serpentine front and faux marble top
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid Century Two-Drawer Mahogany Commode Console By Paul Frankl, c1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of mid-century modern history. This
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers, Commode, Made in Czechia, 1960s, Original
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Mid century chest of drawers, commode. Original condition, not restored Country of origin is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

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Commodes Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the commodes mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every commodes mid century was constructed with great care. There are 6218 variations of the antique or vintage commodes mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 65 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect commodes mid century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each commodes mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made commodes mid century over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, George Nelson and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Commodes Mid Century?

A commodes mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $130 and the highest can go for as much as $205,511.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it 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 a 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.

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 and double chests — tallboys and highboys, which were essentially one chest on top of another — 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. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need? Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Commodes Mid Century
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.

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