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Serpentine Commode, 18th century style Italian floral painted and gilt
Located in London, Park Royal
Italian Rococo painted commode, the serpentine-fronted , fitted with three drawers, the front and
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Style Polychrome, Gilt &Marble Commode by Kozak Studios 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
, gilt foliate elements and raised on cabriole legs, 20th century
Measures - 30.75''H X 33.75''W X 16.25
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style Marquetry Chiffonnier with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
high-quality craftsmanship.
Perfect for a bedroom, hallway, or dressing room, this chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Mounted Commode
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV-style gilt bronze mounted highly important commode surmounted by a breche violate marble
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
1970s French Louis XV Style Painted And Gilded Chests / Commodes By Dixon
By Dixon
Located in Kennesaw, GA
with gilt accents. The two drawers have dovetail construction. They are marked.
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Acajou
Tulipwood Gilt Commode in the Style Paul-Charles Sormani
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Acajou and Tulipwood Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode in the Style of Paul
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Gilt Metal and Giltwood commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lower drawers and one top smaller and protruding drawer. Each drawer is decorated by fanciful lion Gilt
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Tarzana, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XV style Chinoiserie ebonized lacquered gilt bronze-mounted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode 19th Century Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted commode 19th century marble top of breakfront form having three
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Mid-19th Century Louis XV St. Marquetry and Ormolu, Three-Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 19th century Louis XV st. marquetry and ormolu, three drawer chest. This
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Fruitwood Marquetry and Parquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
three drawers over two cupboard doors opening to reveal a shelf, decorated throughout with trellis
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Ornate Carvings
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
three large drawers, each adorned with finely carved rocaille motifs and elegant brass handles and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style Marble Top Commodes with Bronze Mounts, Romania, 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
marquetry panels framed in gilt bronze ormolu mounts, showcasing elegant Rococo revival details.
The
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Vintage 1980s Romanian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The slender walnut and tulipwood body, each fitted with seven drawers with gilt bronze mounted key
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$4,985 Sale Price / set
26% Off
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet.
This fine side cabinet
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Agate, Marble, Ormolu
A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
with two cabinet doors. The bases accented with gilt classical figure heads and stars. Circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$15,000 / set
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Bronze
$110,000 / set
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Tulipwood and Kingwood Marble Topped Comm
Located in Benington, Herts
An outstanding gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and sycamore parquetry breakfronted breche
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble
French Transitional Chinoiserie Commode with Breccia Marble Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
veneer frame. The shaped breccia marble top complements the sinuous lines of the case, while gilt bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Marble Top
Located in Cypress, CA
serpentine form rouge and cream molded marble top above two long drawers inlaid with walnut and kingwood
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Victorian style (20th Century) mahogany 2-door commodes with gilt bronze trim and
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20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
fluted tapered legs ending in gilt-bronze sabots, typical of the Louis XVI aesthetic.
A timeless and
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani, Paris.
The finely
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Victorian style (20th Century) mahogany 2-door commodes with gilt bronze trim and
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20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage drawers, the central door panel with a floral and urns marquetry within a gilt bronze frame
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$75,950 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Olive
Vintage Italian Florentine Nightstand, Wood with Gold Gilding, 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous three drawer Florentine nightstand with orange/rust colored banded drawers, as well as
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold
19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt- bronze mahogany, kingwood and fruitwood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV/Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century, the rounded rectangular breakfront; the top above two
Frieze drawers enclosing
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th C. Venetian Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt Commode w/ Glass
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous Louis XV style Venetian Four Sided Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood, Tulipwood and Bois de Bout Marque
Located in Miami, US
A stunning Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted commode crafted in kingwood, tulipwood, and bois de
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Tulipwood
French Regency 19th/20th Century Louis XV/XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Regency Revival 19th/20th Century Transitional Louis XV/XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted
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Antique Early 1900s French Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine Quality Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Top Commode by to François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
Two door cupboard bombe front with gilt bronze mounts, cabriole capped feet. The doors with diamond
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Danish Louis XVI Commode in Mahogany with Fluted Columns and Bronze Capitals
Located in Kastrup, DK
a gently curved front with four drawers – the uppermost slightly narrower and adorned with a fluted
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Red Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century, with red marble top, gilt bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Inlaid Commode with "Rouge Lanquedoc" Marble, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
, and with fruitwood inlay with 3 graduating drawers, shaped apron and cabriole legs with gilt bronze
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Regence Style Commode with a Blue, White and Black Lacquered Finish
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
. This fabulous commode - chest of drawers is highly decorative and belonged to the well known Parisian
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Late 20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Empire Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns with Gold, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Gorgeous, early Biedermeier / Empire Half Cabinet or Chest from Southern Germany around 1820
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century High-Gustavian Commode with Intarsia by Gustaf Foltjern
By Carl Gustaf Foltjern
Located in Ljungby, SE
A distinguished high-Gustavian commode, crafted in Stockholm by Gustaf Foltjern (master 1771-1804). The top features an original slab of Kolsmo marble, while the body is veneered in ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Demi-Lune Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
inlay of cross-banded patterns across the facade and sides. Fitted with fine, gilt bronze mounts, drawer
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
its lavish gilt-bronze embellishments. The central panel features an intricately sculpted medallion
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Empire Commode in Walnut with Black Columns Mirror White Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, IT
and paw carvings gilded in pure gold
Good conditions
Chest of drawers W126 x D56.5 x H91.5 cm
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Exceptional Singerie-Themed Rosewood Commode in thes style of Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in New York, NY
" — is a genre of art in which monkeys are depicted apeing human behaviour. Adorned with cast gilt bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian Painted Commode with Quatrefoil Motif
Located in London, GB
Hand-painted in rich tones of ivory, blue, and gilt, this vintage Italian commode features a
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Consulat Mahogany Period Commode with Paw Feet and Fossil Marble Top
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Consulat period mahogany commode with three-drawers, ebonized griffin feet and pilasters
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant chest of drawers exemplifies the grandeur and refined aesthetic of the Napoleon III
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$9,255 Sale Price
22% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Inlaid Commode with Bronze Ormolu Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers is a museum quality piece that is an incredible example of 18th
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
rectangular chest of drawers with a black lacquered finish and an intricate design executed using the esteemed
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Pair of Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition Commodes, French Classicism
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional pair of Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition commodes represents the emergence of French Classicism in the late 18th century. Created in one of the leading Parisian ébénist...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Boulle marquetry. The commode is further embellished with gilt bronze mounts, featuring intricate details
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Commode with a Marble Top by Sormani, circa 1880
By Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
shaped apron centred by an acanthus mount. The drawers sport finely cast gilt bronze foliate handles and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879
By Henry Dasson, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted Marquetry Commode
By Henry Dasson
After a model
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Boulle marquetry. The commode is further embellished with gilt bronze mounts, featuring intricate details
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
framed by gilt-bronze borders, showcasing intricate patterns that exude sophistication. The upper frieze
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This image showcases a magnificent Boulle commode from the Napoleon III period, dating to the mid-19th century. It is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship, distinguished by...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle cabinet.
Boulle one of France’s leading cabinetmakers, whose fashion of inlaying, called boulle, or buhl, work, swept Europe and was heavily imitated during th...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Regency Mahogany Foliage Urn Ormolu Cabinet Commodes, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
single drawers, brass handle cabinets with interior shelf, and resting on squared brass trimmed bases
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Antique 1810s French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass, 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, 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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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