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Pair Old Colony Bleached Walnut Mahogany Commodes
By Old Colony Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
These low four drawer chests feature finely grained bleached walnut, with cross cut mahogany edging
Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Pair Old Colony Bleached Walnut Mahogany Commodes
Pair Old Colony Bleached Walnut Mahogany Commodes

Pair Old Colony Bleached Walnut Mahogany Commodes

$5,500
Harvey Probber Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bleached mahogany four-drawer chest with brass pulls and capped legs. Retains label and all
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Harvey Probber Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Harvey Probber Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$1,000
18th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice 18th century Louis XV French Provincial Commode, in a bleached oak finish with a curved
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode
18th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode

18th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode

$3,600
1820s Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This magnificent oak chest of drawers is a Baroque find to treasure. Built in the Netherlands circa
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1820s Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers

$6,995
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A three drawer French chest of drawers, circa 1850. Handles and locks are fully functional casted
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
delightful accents, this rustic and elegant chest of drawers exudes classical charm. Patterned notches that
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century Bleached Italian Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Bleached Italian Empire commode handmade using walnut and pegged construction. This is a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Bleached Italian Empire Walnut Commode
19th Century Bleached Italian Empire Walnut Commode

19th Century Bleached Italian Empire Walnut Commode

$4,650
Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers C. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 20th Century Neoclassical style chest of drawers. The chest has four drawers for plenty of
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers C. 1940
Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers C. 1940

Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers C. 1940

$6,800
20th Century Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Inspired by flamboyant Baroque aesthetics, this exquisite three-drawer chest features graceful
Category

20th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
20th Century Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

20th Century Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The masterful cabinet work of this vintage chest of drawers is accentuated by careful restoration
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest crafted in 19th-century France, are exquisitely highlighted against the high-quality oak wood
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. This sumptuously crafted, yet
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

$4,995
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Solid bleached oak Louis XVI period commode. With beautiful hand carved details and original brass
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode

18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode

$5,414
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
veneer with satinwood inlay. The chest of drawers features extremely straight lines and sits on long
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Satin

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode

$5,221
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
this chest of drawers aside as a work of art. A delicate bleaching process has been applied to the
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
18th Century Italian Inlaid Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century Italian inlaid bleached walnut commode. Interesting pattern, including a star
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Inlaid Bleached Walnut Commode
18th Century Italian Inlaid Bleached Walnut Commode

18th Century Italian Inlaid Bleached Walnut Commode

$9,800
French Louis XV Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century three-drawer commode in bleached oak, with its original wood top and brass
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Commode in Bleached Oak
French Louis XV Commode in Bleached Oak

French Louis XV Commode in Bleached Oak

$3,500
18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This chest is arrestingly beautiful due to the gentle carving of garlands and flowers on the drawer
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest
18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest

$5,890
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

$6,200
Early 19th Century Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in early 19th century Netherlands. Boisterous, full of dazzling
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers

$6,995
Kindel Bleached Walnut Brass Empire Style Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached walnut nine drawer dresser from revered Grand Rapids, Michigan furniture maker, Kindel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kindel Bleached Walnut Brass Empire Style Dresser
Kindel Bleached Walnut Brass Empire Style Dresser

Kindel Bleached Walnut Brass Empire Style Dresser

$4,750
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Carved paneling and the pale primrose tone of the restored wood give this oak chest of drawers an
Category

Antique 1820s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Scrolled panelling and gilded filigree drawer handles give this antique chest of drawers a Baroque
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant paneling in natural oak gives this chest of drawers an air of serene sophistication. Built
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Exquisite carving brings a delicate and lively quality to this beautiful rococo chest of drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

$5,195
Four Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode
By Empire Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached and toned mahogany four drawer commode by the fine furniture maker, Empire Furniture
Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Four Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode
Four Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode

Four Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode

$4,250
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This handcrafted oak chest made in France circa 1860 features three drawers elevated on cabriole
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers made in France circa 1820. The corpulent three-drawer body is raised on
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from 19th century France. This chest of drawers is composed of three
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Rational and harmonious, this antique oak chest of drawers epitomizes the restrained elegance of
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century, France. Scrupulously carved scroll details notched
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820. It flaunts a smooth finish
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers from Belgium, circa 1880, with a striking monochromatic color palette. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,395
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers from 1820s France. Tapered pyramidal feet and fluted moldings give the case a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The beautiful grain and subtle, clouded tone of the oak wood give this antique chest of drawers a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful paneling gives this antique oak chest of drawers a rococo elegance. Built in 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

$5,395
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted in warm oak, this antique chest of drawers has a Baroque character. Hand-built
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,395
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Decorative details give this antique Provincial chest of drawers a uniquely charming personality
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Dutch chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved bleached oak with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest of Drawers

$6,600
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Simple yet majestic, this beautiful antique chest of drawers showcases the solemn grandeur of
Category

Antique 18th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century, French Country Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Rational and harmonious, this antique oak chest of drawers is a covetable find. Made in France in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century, French Country Chest of Drawers
19th Century, French Country Chest of Drawers

19th Century, French Country Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Gilded lock pieces and drawer handles lend this provincial chest of drawers an air of finery. Made
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century France. Natural oak wood grain runs across the face
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
clear wax and oil blend, this chest of drawers is clean and prepared for your interior. Featuring
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Chest of Drawers

$3,995
1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest. The oak construction has been delicately treated with a bleaching process, which has added new
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers
1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers

1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers

$4,995
Fine Quality French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a beautiful high quality early 19th century French provincial chest - commode . Made of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Commode
Fine Quality French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Commode

Fine Quality French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Commode

$2,800
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The sophisticated silhouette of this antique oak chest of drawers showcases the formalist elegance
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted in warm oak, this antique chest of drawers has a Baroque character. Hand-built
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,395
18th Century Directoire Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Bleached directoire chest of drawers hand-built in France in the late 1700s using oak and pegged
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Directoire Chest of Drawers / Commode
18th Century Directoire Chest of Drawers / Commode

18th Century Directoire Chest of Drawers / Commode

$4,250
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century oak chest made in France features three spacious drawers decorated with ornate
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1920s French Oak Decorative Carved Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This four-drawer oak chest was made in France, circa 1920. Decorative drawer pulls and locks
Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1920s French Oak Decorative Carved Drawer Chest
1920s French Oak Decorative Carved Drawer Chest

1920s French Oak Decorative Carved Drawer Chest

$4,595
18th Century European Oak Chest
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest in bleached oak with metal hardware from Europe circa 1750. Crackling with matured
Category

Antique 18th Century European Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century European Oak Chest
18th Century European Oak Chest

18th Century European Oak Chest

$2,595
Hollywood Regency Style Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
A tall chest of drawers, designed in the elegant Hollywood Regency style, in bleached and lacquered
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Tall Chest of Drawers
Hollywood Regency Style Tall Chest of Drawers

Hollywood Regency Style Tall Chest of Drawers

$560
1860s French Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The front case houses three
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1860s French Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Antique Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Antique Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1880s French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from 1880s France with a Neoclassical silhouette. A cabinet housing a pair
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

1880s French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers

$3,995
20th Century Belgian Oak Chest with Cabriole Legs
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage four-drawer chest from Belgium. Raised on slender cabriole legs, this 20th century
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Belgian Oak Chest with Cabriole Legs
20th Century Belgian Oak Chest with Cabriole Legs

20th Century Belgian Oak Chest with Cabriole Legs

$1,595
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Bleached Commode
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic 19th century French Louis Philippe style bleached commode. This commode has been
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Bleached Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Bleached Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Bleached Commode

$4,545
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Bleach Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bleach chest for your home. Each bleach chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a bleach chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bleach chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Paul McCobb, Calvin and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced at least one beautiful bleach chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bleach Chest?

A bleach chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,595, while the lowest priced sells for $560 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

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

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

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

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

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

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