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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Art Deco 1930s Leather Front 5 Drawer Commode the Style of Parzinger Originals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic art deco high style mahogany cabinet with tooled and sewn diamond pattern green leather door panels and distinctive polished brass tacks. Features three large spacious drawer...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair Early 20th C English Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of three drawer chests dates from approximately 1900. Chests feature dark walnut veneer arranged in a decorative pattern with contrasting light maple bord...
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers/dressing table by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1960’s Sweden
By Axel Larsson
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful Swedish chest of drawers and a dressing table as well designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, brass handgrips. Exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Condition
Good, age r...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning Louis the 16th chest it has been stained black the importance of that is you don't see brushstrokes as if it had been painted. It's a very consistent finish the ex...
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Early 1900s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Brass, Sweden, c.1800s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Brass, Sweden, c. 1800s
Louis XVI style cabinet or nightstand produced in Sweden in the first half of the 19th century. This e...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th C. Two-Door Buffet Cabinet w/Nice Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden buffet console, with really nice marble top, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France (just over four feet in length) features a rectangular-shaped black...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Military Teak Secretaire Chest of Drawers C1840 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique early Victorian teak military secretaire chest of drawers, circa 1840 in date.
The chest freatures two half width drawers over a full width drawe...
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1840s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Acacia and Walnut Wood Three Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company, Acacia wood and walnut wood three drawer commode. The front of the commode is adorned with raised octagonal shapes, four complete and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers
sku 1813
W188 x D55 x H78 cm.
Weight 84 kg
Category
19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode is a stunning testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined taste of the Louis Philippe era.
King Louis Philippe, w...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Restored Nighstand Chests by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar....
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Black Empire Chest of Drawers with 3 Drawers, around 1800
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1800, the Early 19th Century Black Empire Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers embodies the opulence and grandeur of the Empire style. Made with meticulous craftsmanshi...
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Early 1800s German Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in the 19th century, the Louis Philippe commode exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. This exquisite piece of French furniture epitomizes the neoclassical styl...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Baker Banded Walnut Brass Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Baker Campaign style chest of two generously sized drawers with handsome banded walnut top & front. Original brass hardware enhances striking walnut grains. Nice multifunctional stor...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF VINTAGE MiLITARY CAMPAIGN TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER TRAYS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Military Campaign tallboy chests of drawers which are brass mounted and come co...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Baroque Style Entry Table in Solid Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming entry table / console table with a drawer, crafted in the 1920s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, a stunning piece of furniture exuding elegance and craftsmanship. Carved ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak will make a splendid addition to your timeless decor! Hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth seasoned oak, i...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten circa 1940.
Here we present a known design designed by Carl Malmsten.
Dark stained birch carcass, with 2 drawers r...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
French Régence 18th Century Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
A wonderful piece of furniture, this fine 18th century French Régence commode or chest of drawers has a feel of the massive about it. With the beautiful patina and deep colour expect...
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Early 18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Small Chest of Drawers on Wheels in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This small chest of drawers on wheels epitomizes the elegance and functionality of Danish design from the 1960s. Crafted from luxurious rosewood, renowned for its rich color and dis...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire period commode, with black and brass accents, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, with case which houses th...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian chest of drawers with desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Detail vintage oak secretaire.
...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neoclassical French carved and painted wood commode, with original marble top, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features its original marble top with rounded f...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Kate Noakes 'Doodle' Chest of Drawers. Metal inlaid with gesso.
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
A mid-century chest of drawers that has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and maker Kate Noakes. Kate uses a unique process that she has developed of cutting her original...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Kate Noakes 'Checkometry' Chest of Drawers
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
'Checkometry' is a design inspired by a Foale &Tuffin suit at the V&A.
A mid to late Twentieth Century chest of drawers that has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Empire Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Commode, mid 19th century. Exemplary craftsmanship of the mid nineteenth century with a facade of burl walnut and walnut side panels. Commode ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
PAIR OF DISTRESSED MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW WOOD SIDE TABLES WiTH DRAWERS TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood & brass mounted Military Campaign style side tables with drawers t...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kate Noakes 'Button-up' Chest of Drawers.
By Duro Skateboards
Located in Newmarket, GB
A mid to late Twentieth Century chest of drawers that has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and maker Kate Noakes. Kate uses a unique process that she has developed of cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Cherry wood.
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1830
Cherry Wood
This Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherrywood dates from 1830. With a length of 60 cm, a width of 107 cm and ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
EXQUISITE PAIR OF ViNTAGE FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS PART OF A SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of vintage circa 1920-1940 flamed mahogany chests of drawers which sit in a tw...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Chest of Drawers - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Chest of Drawers - Pair
Each chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 32.25 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Commode Jansen en laque vers 1970, France
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Commode double porte par Maison Jansen vers 1970, France.
Meuble en laque d'Ambre de Paris, couleur rouge foncé à effet marbré.
en excellent état.
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Swedish Miniature Chest of Drawers with original paint Country
Located in Boden, SE
Original painted Scandinavian miniature chest of drawers from Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden
This small miniature Gustavian 4 drawer dresser can be perfect as a storage of small ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier cherry wood and ebony inlay commode. Circa 1840. A fine addition to any home!
Category
1840s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A 19TH Century Blue Painted Commode
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
An early nineteenth century blue painted Empire commode with three drawers, bronze lion mask handles, all supported on simulated crocodile feet, with black marble ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Chest with Doors, late 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Chest with two doors and four panels with inlays and iron bands as well as handles on the sides. The chest stands on pressed ball feet and is fitted with a shelf inside.
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George Coslin Chest of Drawers Longato Henna 1970s Modern Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Outstanding chest of drawers from the prestigious "Henna" series, conceived by acclaimed designer George Coslin and produced by Longato in the 1970s in Italy.
This extraordinary che...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco wooden chest of drawers with black top and arched feet, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wooden chest of drawers with black top and arched feet, 1930s
Chest of drawers with rectangular wooden base. The top is lacquered in black, as are the four arch-shap...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1960s. This example features book match...
Category
1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Donkey Desk - White MATURIN
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The Maturin donkey, emblematic of labor in rural settings, retains its traditional role while taking on a distinctly contemporary dimension in this design. Serving as a unique secret...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
Victorian Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers measuring 38.5" in height, 38.25 in width, 18" in depth.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The Maturin donkey, emblematic of labor in rural settings, retains its traditional role while taking on a distinctly contemporary dimension in this design. Serving as a unique secret...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
Georgian Era Bow Front Chest of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow front chest of drawers from the Georgian Era, c.1810, featuring a bowed top with a grooved beaded trim around the facing top edge, over a frieze of three beaded lo...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Pair of Gustavian style blue distressed painted commodes or dressers designed and produced in Sweden in th...
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
19th Century mahogany Wellington chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique mahogany Wellington chest of drawers with 8 drawers. With the characteristic closure on the right side. No key present. In beautiful original condition. ready for ...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers on S-shaped legs with ebonized columns, bases and brass capitals. The surrounding profiled edge is also ebonized. The chest of drawers offers plenty of s...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small 19th Century chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany chest of drawers with 4 drawers in perfect condition. The chest of drawers has a beautiful aged patina.
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1840
Size: 76...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
A late George III mahogany bow fronted three drawer chest of drawers, with shaped apron and raised on splayed bracket feet, 40"w x 22"d x 33"h
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1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Scale Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring only 34.5 inches wide, this small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features a grey marble top and fluted rounded cor...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden drawer made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (1868-1920) in Japan.
This was originally a drawer for storing Chinese medicine, etc., and was used in dr...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage bamboo chest of drawers by maugrion, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant wooden and bamboo chest of drawers with 3 large drawers.
Produced by Maugrion, delivering quality rattan and bamboo furniture and sold in high segment furniture shops such a...
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1970s French Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
18th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
As English chests go this is a dinosaur. Dating back to the late 1700s this is an all-original chest with beautiful burled walnut wood. The chest has stunning cross banding and inlay...
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1790s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Gustavian dresser or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example having a birch ve...
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI Commode Bombe Chest Drawers Parquetry
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Walnut Louis XVI Style Serpentine Commode.
Circa 1900 on this fine French antique commode
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Plywood and Plastic Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Plywood and Plastic Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s by Starform.
This piece is in very good vintage condition, featuring 4 drawers and makers ma...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Plywood
Capable MB84 Wood Chest of Drawers by Roberto Poggi for Poggi, Italy, 1990s
By Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
MB84 chest of drawers by Roberto Poggi for Poggi.
Capable walnut piece with four drawers and brass details.
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1990s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency mahogany bedside chests of drawers/ commodes
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality pair of late Regency early Victorian mahogany chests of drawers circa 1840 .
The chests have been made using the finest mahogany available of the period with a wonderful...
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1830s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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