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Louis XV Commode with Marquetery and Gilt Bronze Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style chest of drawers with wood marquetry, decorated with gilt bronzes. It is decorated
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Chest with Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XV style chest with rouge Royal marble top and serpentine shape. This piece features
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of Three Dorothy Draper Espana Chests in Black Bean
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dorothy Draper. Mid-century chests of drawers made in the glamorous Hollywood Regency period. The iconic
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Period Louis XVI Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Gilt Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period Louis XVI commode, having an ivory-painted finish with gilt accents, two stacked drawers
Category
Antique 1780s European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Espana Chests by Dorothy Draper
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The Espana chests are fronted by three large drawers decorated with gilt square shapes centered by
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Louis XV–Style Painted Chests with Antiqued Marbled-Foxed Mirror Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A graceful and refined pair of Louis XV–style painted chests, finished in a soft, patinated cream
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Mahogany Empire Commode with Gilt Caryatids, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable early 19th century mahogany commode/ half cabinet from the late famous Empire period in Germany around 1815/20. The clean straight, timeless shape combined with exceptiona...
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Art Deco Golden Gilt Commode With Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A three-drawer commode featuring a sleek golden gilt finish and high-gloss varnish in walnut
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$8,902 Sale Price
57% Off
Vintage Bombé Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This black lacquered vintage Bombé chest with raised gilded fretwork on its front features curvy
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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
French Louis XV Style Pink Blush
Silver Gilt Serpentine Bombay Chest / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
combination of a blush pink and silver gilt. When I first analyzed this piece, I was thinking it would be
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar
Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
chest is adorned with a striking gilt floral hand carved décor, standing out beautifully on a red ground
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith Five Drawer Leather Top Bow Front Chest with Brushing Slide
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a Maitland Smith Georgian style tooled leather wrapped bow front chest with a two
Category
20th Century Philippine Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Commode with Breccia Marble Top and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
graceful piece features three drawers, two deep and one shallow, adorned with finely chased gilt bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
French Provincial Walnut Commode with Gilt Mounts
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique French walnut two drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and hardware, carved, curved legs
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical 1800s Three-Drawer Commode with Gilt and Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
marble top, gilt and carved motifs. Created in Italy during the early years of the 19th century, this
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Marble
Antique Marble Top Commode Bombe Chest With Marquetry Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
marquetry veneer, and a rich green marble top. Detailed with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and graceful cabriole
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A French Empire Style Commode with Marble Top and Gilt Mounts, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
gilt mounts are definitely in the style of Empire. French Empire-style furniture was heavily
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Commodes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Inlaid Marquetry and
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$76,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Marble Top Three Drawer Commode with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounts, 20th C
Located in Miami, FL
Marble Top Three Drawer Commode with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounts, 20th C
Offered for sale is
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$950 Sale Price
60% Off
French Empire 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Gilt Busts
Located in Atlanta, GA
artistry. The drawers, adorned with diamond-shaped escutcheons, provide ample storage space, while the
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
biedermeier period swedish chest of drawers. 4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fitted interior of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with 2 Drawers and Door
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden sideboard, with two drawers on the waist and a lower door, mid-century. With gilt
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century German Walnut Commode with Ebonized Details with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
and ebonized details complemented by exquisite gilt bronze mounts. The commode is designed with an eye
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tulipwood and Amaranth Marble-Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of gilt bronze-mounted bas satin tulipwood and amaranth commode with serpentine
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th C. Venetian Polychromed Chest / Commode with Marbleized Cartouche Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
late 19th-century Venetian polychromed chest of drawers, richly decorated in the Rococo revival taste
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered
Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Fine and Rare Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes
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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Lacquered Petite Chest with Exquisite Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
gilt bronze border, over three-stacked drawers flanked by bronze Rococo mounts, raised on delicate
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes By Maison Millet
By Jean-François Leleu, Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Matched Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Parquetry
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Rustic Continental Painted and Gilt Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Continental (19th Century) painted and gilt trimmed commodes with carved leaf design
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
$42,500 / set
Pair of English George II Style Red Japanned Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body
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Antique Late 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$15,345 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of 19th century French lingerie chests with marble tops on seven drawer cases crafted
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Inlaid Mahogany Tall Chest with Brass Pull
Located in Seattle, WA
Neoclassical style tall chest of drawers, circa early 20th century Constructed possibly from
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Vintage 1930s Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commodes
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis xv style gilt bronze-mounted kingwood
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$139,850 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gold Leaf Chest / Commode by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous Louis XV chest by John Widdicomb has incredible French style with a classic
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
White Flight Case Shelf of 6 Drawers in White Lacquered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
. Details in gilt
synthetic leather and in gold plated brass.
Also available with 2 or 3 drawers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Plate
$10,891 Sale Price / item
20% Off
White Flight Case Shelf of 3 Drawers in White Lacquered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
. Details in gilt
synthetic leather and in gold plated brass.
Also available with 2 or 6 drawers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Plate
$8,050 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Italian Walnut and Pecan Inlaid Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent walnut and pecan, inlaid commode with an allegory center from the Piedmont District, Italy. Beautiful silver gilded hardware with a sunflower motif on escutcheons and ...
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Antique 1780s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
White Flight Case Shelf of 2 Drawers in White Lacquered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
White flight case shelf of 2 drawers with structure
in solid wood in white lacquered finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,546 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Louis XVI Commode With Projecting Sides, In Rosewood Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
pattern and a wide frieze at the top simulating fluting.
It features three drawers, the two lower ones
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian polychrome dresser from Madura with carved drawers and verdigris highlights. We have
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French grey painted chest with brass and gilt trim. Circa 1940. Adds warmth and charm to
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Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Paint-Decorated Lingerie Chests - Iris Apfel Collection
By Fratelli Manelli
Located in Morristown, NJ
, narrow chest features a serpentine faux-painted marble top above five drawers, hand-decorated in a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Ebonized Chinoiserie Bombe Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
drawers with Asian style decoration with gilt highlights. The French form with curved bombe body and
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20th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely French Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted commode.
Late 19th-early 20th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt Gold Armoire with Brass Hardware
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
brass metal hardware, the cabinet has a regal presence. The gilt gold painted reliefs create a luxurious
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Vintage 1980s Asian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Lacquered Chests, Dressers, Brass, American
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Black Lacquered Chests or Dressers with four drawers and gilt pulls. Each having clean interiors which
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A pair of French 19th c mahogany and gilt bronze mounted commodes by F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of late 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze mounted mounted by F
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1940s John Stuart Large 4 Drawer Commodes with Gilt Brass Handles
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large 1940s John Stuart Inc. 4 Drawer mahogany commodes with gilt brass handles
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Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
English Aesthetic Movement mahogany chest with 4 drawers and gilt foliate carved panels with brass
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Flame Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode with Rouge Griotte By Molitor
By Molitor
Located in Stamford, CT
with gilt bronze butterfly’s carrying garlands away from the central lockplate in the form of a flaming
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French Serpentine Three Drawer Commode with Gilt Brass Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a walnut serpentine three drawer commode with molded edge top, heavy gilt brass
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical Walnut, Giltwood and marble chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Gilt Metal
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Chests on Chests or Tallboys we have had in years. With superlative marquetry inlays of satinwood quarter
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
$10,465 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Black Lacquer Gilt Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A large 1940s Art Deco sideboard credenza features a remarkable gilt work and a black varnish
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$10,923 Sale Price
62% Off
Art Deco Black Lacquer Gilt Blue Credenza Sideboard, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
reference #96ded1) and gilt refinishing. It has a spacious cedar interior with two doors and four drawers
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,053 Sale Price
65% Off
Red Lacquered Chest on Stand 19th Century, British India, 1860
Located in Epfach, DE
Red lacquered chest on stand 19th century, British India, 1860
Very charming 19th century chest
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial...
Materials
Wood
George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George III Burr Walnut Chest on Later Stand
Item Code: S27-1085
A fine George III burr walnut chest
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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Chest Of Drawers With Gilt For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest of drawers with gilt for your home. Each chest of drawers with gilt for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. There are 102 variations of the antique or vintage chest of drawers with gilt you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest of drawers with gilt, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest of drawers with gilt, those designed in Louis XV, Empire and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made chest of drawers with gilt has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Dorthy Draper and Frederick P. Victoria
Son, Inc. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chest Of Drawers With Gilt?
Prices for a chest of drawers with gilt start at $1,100 and top out at $234,137 with the average selling for $5,043.
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.
Questions About Chest Of Drawers With Gilt
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 5, 2022A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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French Antique Chiffoniere
Marble Chunk
Malachite Chest
Bernard Molitor
Loyd Paxton
Meuble Boulle
19c Commode
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest
Enola Gay
Florentine Dresser
Jp Ehalt
Commode Lacroix
Reed And Barton Christmas Ornaments