Commodes, Chests & Coffers

Chests of Drawers is the modern day terminology for what started off as Commodes - the 18th Century French word for a cased set of drawers - often times decorated with marquetry, inlay and gilt ormolu - purposed for storing clothing and other personal items.

In the English speaking world the term commode also took on the connotation of a bedside cabinet with a space for a chamber pot. As indoor plumbing became more common, the term carried over to the modern toilet. This has created some confusion, but antique enthusiasts still use "commode" to refer to the original elegant antique case of drawers.

A Coffer is typically thought of as a large, sturdy chest used to store valuable items. Trunks and Blanket Chests are types of Coffers but are typically used for storage of less valuable articles for day to day use.

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AF4-187: Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$3,650.00

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Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Frieze Drawer at Top Dimensions: Width - 43-1/4"; Depth - 20-5/8"; Hei...
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$3,650.00

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AF4-188: Antique Circa 1800 American Federal Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Drawers With Line Inlay

$6,250.00

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Drawers With a delicate banding of line inlay detail on drawer fronts. Di...
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$6,250.00

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AF4-191: ANTIQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH RESTORATION WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

$12,350.00

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Circa 1820 French Restoration Walnut Chest of Drawers with a gray marble top; four drawers, with frieze drawer above three inset drawers with lion ...
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$12,350.00

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AF4-196: ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN LATE CLASSICAL MAHOGANY TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS

$11,650.00

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Circa 1840 American late classical period mahogany tall chest of drawers in nearly perfect original condition. Consisting of two short drawers ove...
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$11,650.00

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AF4-199: ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XV INLAID MARQUETRY CHEST OF DRAWERS

$12,500.00

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18th Century French Louis XV inlaid marquetry chest of drawers. 46 inches wide; 23 1/2inches deep; 32 inches high

$12,500.00

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AF4-201: MID 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN PINE DIMINUTIVE 3 DRAWER CHEST HANDCRAFTED BY AVERY RENNICK, LA

$2,450.00

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Circa 1940’s diminutive pine chest of drawers hand crafted by Avery Rennick in Los Angeles. 25 inches wide; 15 inches deep; 35 inches high. Avery R...
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$2,450.00

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AF4-202: Antique Early 18th C American Colonial Pine Blanket Chest with Original Blue Painted Finish

$5,650.00

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Antique Early 18th C American Colonial Blue Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Original Painted Finish with iron bale handles on each side. Dimensions...
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$5,650.00

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AF4-203: Antique Mid 18th Century American Colonial Pine Blanket Chest

$2,650.00

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Mid 18th Century American Colonial Pine Blanket Chest. Dimensions: 20.5"h x 40.5"w x 17"d

$2,650.00

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AF4-204: Antique American Blue and Red Painted Pine Trunk Late 18th Century

$2,850.00

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Antique Late 18th Century American Blue and Red Painted Pine Trunk with leather handles Dimensions: 21" x 52" x 26 1/2"

$2,850.00

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AF4-205: Period Antique Circa 1800 American Sheraton Chest of Drawers

$7,850.00

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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Style cherry chest of drawers in the Sheraton style with tall frieze drawer above three graduated drawers. Ret...
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$7,850.00

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AF4-214: ANTIQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY NEW YORK LATE CLASSICAL MAHOGANY DRESSER

$9,850.00

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New York Late Classical Mahogany Dresser, Circa 1830. Single long hidden frieze drawer over four short drawers above four more long drawers, round ...
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$9,850.00

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AF4-217: ANTIQUE LATE 18TH CENTURY AMERICAN FEDERAL ELM CHEST ON CHEST

$12,500.00

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Federal Elm Chest on Chest. The top section with two short drawers above three graduated long drawers, the base with pull out writing surface and t...
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$12,500.00

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AF4-249: Antique Early 20th Century American Mahogany Five Drawer Chest

$2,650.00

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Dimensions Width - 36" Depth - 19-1/8" Height - 39-3/4"

$2,650.00

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AF4-304: Antique Pair of c.1920' French Louis XV Style Chests w/ Marble Tops

$4,250.00

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Dimensions Width - 27" Depth - 14-1/2" Height - 29-1/2"

$4,250.00

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AF4-322: Antique American Federal Mahogany Butler's Chest

$9,350.00

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Dimensions Width - 46" Depth - 19-3/4" Height - 47-1/4"

$9,350.00

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AF4-337: Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Style Burl Walnut Bachelor's Chest

$6,250.00

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Late 18th Century English Burl Walnut Butler's Chest/Desk. Top with inlaid banding and moulded edge, over four graduated drawers, set on bracket fe...
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$6,250.00

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AF4-339: Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Line Inlay

$9,950.00

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Line Inlay Dimensions: Width - 46-1/4"; Depth - 21-1/4"; Height - 40"

$9,950.00

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AF4-346: Antique Early 19th Century English Oak Jacobean Style Chest of Drawers

$9,350.00

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Dimensions Width - 42" Depth - 21" Height - 31"

$9,350.00

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AF4-357: Antique Early 19th Century Northern Italian Veneered Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

$12,850.00

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Dimensions Width - 52-1/4" Depth - 21-3/4" Height - 33-1/2"

$12,850.00

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AF4-358: Antique 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers

$12,650.00

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Antique 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Chest of Drawers Dimensions: Width - 60-1/2"; Depth - 26-3/4"; Height - 36-1/2"

$12,650.00

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AF4-359: Antique French Directoire Marble Mahogany Top Chest of Drawers With Gilt Brass Filigree GalleryLate 18th Century

$16,650.00

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Antique French Directoire Marble Top Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Fire Gilt Brass Filigree Gallery Late 18th Century Dimensions: Width - 50-1/8";...
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$16,650.00

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AF4-360: Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Circa 1800

$9,850.00

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Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Circa 1800, fitted with four graduated drawers and raised on bracket feet. Dimensions: 33.5"h...
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$9,850.00

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AF4-363: Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Linen Press

$11,850.00

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Dimensions Width - 47-3/4" Depth - 21-1/2" Height - 79-1/4"

$11,850.00

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AF4-366: Antique Early 19th C French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest w/ Marble Top & Desk Compartments

$9,350.00

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Dimensions Width - 45-1/2" Depth - 20-3/4" Height - 34-1/2"

$9,350.00

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AF4-368: Antique Very Fine Late 18th Century Louis XIV Highly Carved Chest of Drawers with a Marble Top

$23,500.00

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Dimensions Width - 49" Depth - 24" Height - 39"

$23,500.00

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AF4-369: ANTIQUE LATE 18TH CENTURY GEORGE III MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS IN THE CHINESE CHIPPENDALE TASTE

$23,850.00

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Late 18th Century George III mahogany linen press circa 1790, executed in the Chinese Chippendale taste, the carved and panelled double doors openi...
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$23,850.00

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AF4-370: ANTIQUE LATE 18TH CENTURY GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELORS CHEST

$5,350.00

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Late 18th Century George III mahogany chest, having a rectangular top, above five cock-beaded drawers, and rising on bracket feet, 33"h x 38"w x 18"d

$5,350.00

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AF4-371: ANTIQUE LATE 18TH CENTURY AMERICAN WALNUT BACHELORS CHEST

$6,850.00

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Late 18th Century American highly figured walnut bachelor chest, having a rectangular top above four drawers with highly figured fronts, and rising...
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$6,850.00

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AF4-372: Antique Late 18th Century Philadelphia Walnut 3 Drawer Lowboy By Followers of William Savery

$32,500.00

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Late 18th Century Philadelphia Walnut 3 Drawer Lowboy By Followers of William Savery, having a serpentine top above the three drawers, and rising ...
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$32,500.00

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AF4-375: Antique George III Mahogany Linen Press Late 18th Century

$10,850.00

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Antique George III Mahogany Linen Press Late 18th Century Dimensions: 80 1/2" high x 50 1/2" wide x 24" deep Provenance: From the Antique Collecti...
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$10,850.00

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AF4-383: Antique Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Marble Top Commodes

$5,850.00

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Dimensions Width - 25-7/8" Depth - 15" Height - 34-3/8"

$5,850.00

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AF4-389: Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tansu in 4 Sections

$2,850.00

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Dimensions Width - 35-7/8" Depth - 16-1/2" Height - 52-1/2"

$2,850.00

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AF4-393 - Antique Early 19th Century French Bombe Louis XV Commode with a Marble Top

$12,850.00

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Dimensions Width - 49" Depth - 22" Height - 26"

$12,850.00

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AF4-400: ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY REGENCE WALNUT COMMODE

$9,650.00

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Dimensions Width - 51" Depth - 25-1/2" Height - 35"

$9,650.00

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