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Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish nightstand with three drawers. A small chest of drawers, ideal for use as a nightstand
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
H 25.2 in W 24.02 in D 13.39 in
Small French Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A lovely French bedside chest or ideal lamp table in a room. Made from kingwood with excellent
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Small French Chest of Drawers
Small French Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 14.18 in D 11.42 in
Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality small Regency mahogany chest of drawers, having an inlaid top, above a
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 16.54 in
Small Gustavian Chest Drawers Painted Blue
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish small-sized chest of drawers or nightstand in blue painted wood. Height: 47 cm / 18,5 inch
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Small Gustavian Chest Drawers Painted Blue
Small Gustavian Chest Drawers Painted Blue
H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Small Late Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small and elegant late empire chest of four drawers. Original black painted pine wood adorned with
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Small Late Empire Chest of Drawers
Small Late Empire Chest of Drawers
H 39.77 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period Mahogany Chest, Of Rare Small Proportions
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 33 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers. Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood with fluted leg details and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
H 30 in W 31 in D 18 in
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful small antique burr walnut chest of drawers. It is in the Georgian style, this
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Queen Anne Small Oak Chest of Drawers
By Queen Anne
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Queen Anne small chest of drawers circa 1710, rare sweet size only 25 inches wide
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Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality late 18th century chest of drawers of small size, with moulded edge caddy-top abouve
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers -18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine English 18th century mahogany chest of drawers chest of drawers of small dimensions with
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers -18 ° Century
Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers -18 ° Century
H 36.23 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine quality small-sized Chippendale period Cuban mahogany chest of drawers. Late George II
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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 28.94 in W 30.52 in D 19.69 in
George III Mahogany Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A cute chest of unusually small size perfect for a bedside table or end table. Rectangular top over
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Antique 1810s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

19th Century Small Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century small pine chest of drawers from England with a stacked beveled edge around the top
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Small Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century Small Pine Chest of Drawers
H 29.13 in W 31.38 in D 16.25 in
Small Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of this meticulously crafted 19th-century German Neoclassical chest
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Antique 1830s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Danish Chest of Drawers with Mirror
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1179 - Small elegant chest of drawers in walnut burl and oak, threaded in ebony: rare to find so
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small Danish Chest of Drawers with Mirror
Small Danish Chest of Drawers with Mirror
H 37.41 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in
Small Postmodern Chest of Drawers / Side Table
Located in Surbiton, GB
Postmodern bank of drawers on castors. Side table size. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 57
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Small Postmodern Chest of Drawers / Side Table
Small Postmodern Chest of Drawers / Side Table
H 22.45 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Four Drawers Small Petit Narrow Bachelor Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice narrow Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Paul McCobb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960. Rococo revival chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Small Mahogany Bowfront Chest Of Drawers Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
well as drawers curved small chest of drawers with a discreet marquetry inlay at the bottom as well as
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s with black painted legs. An original, small chest of drawers
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Metal

Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Small Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers-17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in walnut from the Italian Renaissance - 17th century Very
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small Art Deco chest of drawers made around 1930 in Belgium. Whit some nice Art Deco handles.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Ca.1930
Small Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Ca.1930
H 7.88 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in
18th Century English Small Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small 18th century black painted Baroque British chest of 4 drawers or nightstand with openable
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

18th Century Small Elm Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
18th century small elm country chest of drawers This is a lovely piece dating from circa 1750
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Antique 1740s Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1815-1820, featuring a beautiful
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Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Yew

Small Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Small Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of drawers having a quality mahogany top with a
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Other

Small teak chest of drawers from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage cabinet with three drawers. This piece of modern antique furniture is
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Small teak chest of drawers from the 1960s
Small teak chest of drawers from the 1960s
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Small Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Small early 19th Century Dutch bombe commode. This commode is composed of solid bleached oak with
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Small Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century Small Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Mahogany Empire Style Small Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Classic mahogany Empire small commode having ebonized columns and handsome brass hardware
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Vintage 1980s Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers, 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chest of drawers. 3 large drawers provide ample storage. Beautifully crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid 20th century Danish small teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Danish small teak chest of drawers circa 1960. 3 drawers fitted with brass looped
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Finnish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode or Chest of Drawers Classic piece that has been hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Bronze

Danish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Small Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier chest of drawers with exquisitely beautiful grain South-West Germany (Baden
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Danish rococo breakfront chest of three drawers. Crafted in oak wood and later professional
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Because of its age, the chest
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Small Louvered Chest of Drawers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small chest of drawers, consisting of louvered walnut fronts and mahogany case. Five drawers total
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Louis XVI small Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers Germany, 1800 Mahogany Elegant Chest with two drawers
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Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small English Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Kingwood Banding
Located in Port Chester, NY
A diminutive chest of drawers with a grand personality! Rich mahogany with kingwood banding around
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany

Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite little Napoleon III dresser stands on four curved legs. It has three drawers. It is
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Fine and Small 18th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super example of a flame mahogany serpentine chest with original swanneck handles and ogee
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by Bodafors circa 1960. 3 drawer chest of drawers of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they appear
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of three drawers has a touch of dramatic appeal thanks to the (newer) black
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gründerzeit Small Deep Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Small deep chest of drawers Gründerzeit around 1900 solid walnut Features: Almost cube-shaped
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine & Classic Mahogany 18th Century Georgian Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic fine 18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers in a small to medium size having 4
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Elegant Small Tessellated Stone and Iron Treasure Chest of Drawers
By Renoir Designs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant small treasure chest of drawers made of cream and taupe tessellated stone, having 5 black
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Antique Small Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of pale yellow, cream and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Filippo Perego Small Chest of Drawers for Jewellery, Italy, 1973
By Filippo Perego
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid Filippo Perego centre chest of drawers in faux tortoiseshell and brass. Reference: Casa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pana Chest of Drawers
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Organize your living space with the Pana-Chest of Drawers. This massive oak chest provides ample
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Pana Chest of Drawers
Pana Chest of Drawers
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 31.89 in
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest Mint!
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20th Century Unknown Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely small Empire chest in mahogany with satinwood inlays, ebonized details and brass
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small English Burl Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English burl wood chest with four drawers and distressed finish. Create in England, this
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Burl

Blue Rococo Small Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge of the top
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Paint

Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
English 19th Century inlaid small chest of drawers.
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 34 in D 16 in
Antique fine quality small C1920 caddy top mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality small C1920 caddy top mahogany chest of drawers. No loose joints or woodworm
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Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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Small Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of small chest drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique small chest drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. We have 749 antique and vintage small chest drawers in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Small chest drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Small chest drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many small chest drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Henningsen, Kai Kristiansen and Jean Claude Mahey produced popular small chest drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Small Chest Drawers?

Prices for small chest drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, small chest drawers begin at $298 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

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 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.

Questions About Small Chest Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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