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French Louis XVI Style Jansen Mahogany Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) mahogany and gilt bronze trimmed chest with 3 drawers having ring
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Commode Dresser with Marble Top and Gilt Bronze Accents
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style Commode dresser with marble top and gilt bronze mounts. Rare "Roi Soleil
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV/Transition Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
period commode or chest of drawers with beautiful proportions and a fine and lively marquetry Marble
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chest on stand, Holland 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Teak wood chest with rich gilt copper applications of decorative scrolls and foliage, and probably
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Antique 1640s Dutch Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Mid 18th Century Rococo Venetian Gilt and Painted Three-Drawer Commode
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Venetian commode, finely painted and parcel-gilt, retaining its original three
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Fine Parquetry Louis XV Style Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chest has three drawers with polished brass handles over floral plaques, complimenting ornate mounts
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze
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Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Other

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Handmade Chest Nereo Wood Brass Gold Red Blue
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
the legs and bottom border of the new chest. A meticulous work that consists of overlapping layers of
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of 20th Century French Regence Black Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair French Regence' style commodes painted in a piano black lacquer with gilt bronze
Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Pair Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest ofDrawers
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawer This pair of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman s Dressing Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century mahogany gentleman's dressing chest. The top drawer with a baized slide
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of three
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
chest with gilt accents from the Tuscany region of Italy. This lovely 2 drawer chest is painted a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century XV Gilt Bronze Mounted French Commode, Stamped
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
marble top over three long graduated drawers and overall embellished with ornate gilt bronze metal mounts
Category

Antique 1730s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French commodes with conforming specimen marble tops and two drawers with large cartouche
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze-Decorated Mahogany Commode / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
drawers on the left side. Each drawer is adorned with ornate gilt bronze hardware, adding a touch of
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Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Bibliotheque by Paul Sormani with Gilt Bronze and Brèche d Alep Marble Top
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
This Sormani bookshelf is made of kingwood and bois satine with a brèche d'Alep marble top. The center panel holds an open shelf with adjustable shelf and a section with sliding tamb...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine 19th century French Coromandel and gilt bronze marble top commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style commode. Beautiful coromandel panels with fire gilt
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage French Empire Marquetry Burl Wood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent vintage French Empire marquetry burl wood chest is a true embodiment of classical
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood, Burl

Mahogany Wood / Marble Top / Drawer Chest
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century mahogany wood Hollywood Regency style commode / bureau chest with marble top and
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Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted parquetry commode. French, circa 1880. This fine
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode or Sauteuse
Located in Berlin, DE
break front commode or chest of drawers, with a shaped moulded mottled grey marble top above three
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Nice 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Haentges Freres
By Haentges Freres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Nice Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Haentges Freres
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest made for the Chinese export market
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Antique 1840s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Inlaid Commode
By Gervais Durand
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze Mounted Marquetry inlaid commode by Gervais Maximilien Eugène
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chest with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts Approximate Measurements in Inches 33.5" high 47.5
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
$1,356 Sale Price
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Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Commode By Henry Dasson Henry
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted 19th Century French Kingwood and Vernis Martin Petit
Located in Benington, Herts
A wonderful pair of gilt bronze mounted kingwood marble topped commodes with Vernis Martin painted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Late 19thC French Satinwood Gilt Metal Mounted Semanier
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC French Satinwood Gilt Metal Mounted Semanier, a Louis XVI Style canted corner tall chest
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique 18th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany serpentine Chest.
Located in London, GB
A fine late 18th Century Hepplewhite period figured mahogany serpentine Chest having book-matched
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Impressive French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Gilt Bronze Mounted Server Commode
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt-bronze mounted "Marie Antoinette Style" Medallion Server
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Continental Style Italian Paint Decorated Bombe Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A soft and lovely Chest in Continental style with two long drawers in a Mottled Peach Tone painted
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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Mounted Server Commode
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt-bronze mounted two-door and two-drawer server
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Lacquer Commode, Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode By Henry Dasson
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A fine pair of late 18th century Marquetry demilune cabinets with marble tops
Located in Dallas, TX
marble tops . Gilt bronze mounts
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Paul Sormani Paul
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Chinese lacquered double
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

1850s French Ebonized Wood Pier Cabinet w/ Gilt Bronze Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 1850s French ionized wood pier cabinet with gilt bronze & mother of pearl inlay decoration
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 18th century Regence period kingwood commode stamped JME, 'Lardin'. The chest
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Circa 1820 French Restauration Commode in Flame Mahogany, Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
graining and foliate and floral gilt bronze hardware. Hand-carved in France, circa 1820, the stunning chest
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Stone, Metal, Bronze

Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode
By Bronzes By Leon Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquertry and gilt bronze mounts, after a Model of The
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Two Door Painted and Giltwood Map Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This distinctive 19th century two door French Louis XVI map chest combines the charm of traditional
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood

Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (probably Dutch, circa 1750) Rococo gilt bronze trimmed mahogany and fruitwood 2 drawer
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

A Fantastic Quality Mid 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Pretot
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Quality Mid 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode By
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawer chest is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine gilt accents and lovely hand painted floral
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of Louis XVI Commodes in Mahogany with Carrara Marble Tops, Altona
Located in Kastrup, DK
patterns. Each features three gently curved drawers with original gilt bronze handles and fluted detailing
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Vintage Maitland-Smith Tooled Leather Covered Bow Front Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted elegant tooled leather covered bow front chest in dark brown with gilt Greek key
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20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Excellent Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode/Server By Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson, Benneman and Stockel
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Quality Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode/Server By Henry
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Marquetry Chinoiserie Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood chinoiserie marquetry
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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pearl. Decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and dogs at play. Original hand chased elaborate gilt
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Austrian Rococo Walnut Inlaid Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Mid-18th century high gloss Rococo walnut serpentine front, gilt bronze mounted three-drawer chest
Category

Antique 1780s Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Important 19th Century Austrian Hapsburg Family Mahogany Walnut Chest
Located in Solebury, PA
A remarkably well-preserved 19th-century Austrian four-drawer chest in exquisite mahogany stands as
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold

Italian 18th Century Three Drawer Hand Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elaborately hand-painted mid 18th century circa. 1750 three drawers Italian chest. The chest
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Late 19th/Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By François
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pr. Mid-Century Gilt Bronze 3-Drawer Side Cabinet/Commodes w/ Chinoiserie Decor
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Mid-Century Gilt Bronze Three-Drawer Side Cabinets/Commodes with Chinoiserie
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted satinwood and tulipwood Bois
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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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, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 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, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

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

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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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