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Fine Quality Bronze Mounted Marble Top French Commode Manner of Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, beautifully complementing the vivid grain of the veneered wood. The façade showcases two large drawers with
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
$6,396 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Robin
s Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
functional storage. The drawers are framed with gilt trim and fitted with round bronze pulls, while the
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,160 Sale Price / set
54% Off
Pair of Louis XIV-Style Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Commodes, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
floral and foliate oval motif above a conforming case
Fitted with two drawers, both with an inlaid
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
French Louis XV Style Bombé Fruitwood Marquetry
Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV Style bois satiné, Fruitwood - Ormolu Mounted Two-Drawer Bombé Commode with mottled marble top. The bowed front and sides with floral marquetry and floral ormolu ha...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$14,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Ormolu Bombe Shape Inlaid Tulip-wood Commode
Located in Portland, OR
brown marble, the chest having two deep drawers with gilt bronze rococo handles & lock-plates, the top
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Superb Quality Satinwood Inlaid Marble Top French Louis XVI Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
proportions. The commodes rest on slender tapered legs capped with gilt-bronze sabots, a hallmark of the Louis
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Marble Commodes
Located in London, GB
, they are In bombe form, with indulgent, luxurious arcing sides, they are mounted with gilt-bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinged lids cast with flower
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$21,758 Sale Price
35% Off
Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late Empire black ebonized mahogany chest of drawers / tall boy, with raised semi-oval top.
Seven
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Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$4,168 Sale Price
41% Off
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted marquetry commode
After the design by Jean-Henri
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Empire Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
current condition of this unique painted chest of drawers.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Regency Period Tombeau Commode
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful tomb chest of drawers with generous shapes made of geometric rosewood marquetry. Drawers
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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chippendale Chinoiserie Commode
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine faux red lacquer and gilt Chippendale style commode. The top is decorated with a rope carved
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Slender Side-Cabinets Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style tulipwood and gilt bronze mounted two-Door Meuble
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Commode in violet wood veneer stamped by Lapie
Located in Paris, FR
Grave chest of drawers in violet wood veneer opening with four drawers in three rows. Richly
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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Period Marquetry Inlaid Cherrywood Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, dating from the late 18th century, circa 1780. This refined piece features two spacious drawers with
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Important Louis XVI Greek-style Commode Stamped MF Roht And JME
Located in BARSAC, FR
bronze
Saint Anne gray marble top
Solid oak frame, healthy and authentic chest of drawers with its
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
gilt-bronze ormolu mounts frame the curvaceous bombe form, flowing across the legs, apron, and drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XV Inlaid Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
marquetry techniques that creates movement and definition over the top and drawers. The commode surface is
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
marquetry, gilt bronze ormolu, two drawers and keys.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble, Metal
Antique French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in London, GB
also high quality gilt bronze mounts and handles. There is plenty of storage in the generous drawers
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
crafted in the Louis XVI style.
This very decorative late 18th century chest of drawers features a
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Transitional Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
with gilt bronze ribbons. The chest of drawers is raised on cabriole legs capped with scrolling and
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th C. French, Louis Philippe Marble-Top Walnut Commode - Iris Apfel Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
rounded corners above four drawers, each fitted with gilt-metal rosette pulls, medallion escutcheons, and
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
F. Schmit, Louis XVI style Commode, France, circa 1880
By Frédéric Schmit
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI style commode opening with three doors topped with drawers decorated with rich
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A fine 19th c French ormolu-mounted commode a vantaux. Argentina Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
three frieze drawers, the center drawer applied with garlands, the flanking drawers with laurel wreath
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Faux Marbled, Venetian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking, c. 1800 hand-carved, painted, and parcel gilt Venetian commode with three, sinuously
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Walnut Petite
Chiffonnière
Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
a beautiful patina developed over centuries.
Featuring three spacious drawers lined with luxurious
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century, Styl Louis XVI Commode
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant chest of drawers is a fine example of the enduring appeal of the Louis XVI style, even
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Transition Marble-Top Commode Sauteuse, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
delicate brass stringing. Two wide drawers provide ample storage and are adorned with finely cast gilt
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare delicate mahogany music cabinet around 1880, Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare delicate mahogany music cabinet around 1880, Louis XVI
Solid mahogany body. The chest of
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Bombe Commode 1820
Located in Portland, OR
body having painted scrolled panels with corresponding decoration. The commode has three drawers with
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Antique 1820s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Inlaid Canted Top 4 Drawer Commode from Venice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers, is accented with gilded bronze rings and hand-carved, ebonized borders and feet.
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Continental Baroque Style Three Drawer Commode in Tooled Faux Leather
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful form Baroque style three drawer chest with gilt tooled faux leather top, side panels
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20th Century European Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Transition Commode Stamped Jean-baptiste II Tuart
By Jean-Baptiste I. Tuart
Located in BARSAC, FR
to establish himself as a master tablet maker and merchant.
Elegant small chest of drawers with
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers, the front applied within a foliate and ribbon-tied acanthus leaves and flower garlands, the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$56,025 Sale Price
55% Off
18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A magnificent large and richly carved 18th century walnut commode with a shaped top. This chest of
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Transitional-style mahogany and ormolu breakfront commode
Located in Houston, TX
mounted with scrolled foliate bronze
Dore, fitted with frieze drawer and two standard drawers with
Ribbon
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Royal dresser after J. H. Riesener, Paris from 1880, gilded bronze, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal antique pomp chest of drawers after J. Henri Riesener, Paris from 1880, gilded bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Kingwood Marquetry Decorated Commode
Located in Tarry Town, NY
. Beautifully complemented by gilt bronze hardware and trim, the commode exudes timeless luxury and fine
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Antique 1860s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Important 19th Century Charles Cressant Influenced Commode
By Maison Millet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An important French mid-19th century gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, satiné and parquetry bombé
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
$136,628 Sale Price
20% Off
A Fine Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry
Ormolu Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine matched pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted (Ormolu
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Oval Bedside Commode – Transition Style Between Louis XV
Louis XVI
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
, showcasing the refined craftsmanship of the period.
Featuring two drawers, exquisite marquetry, and gilded
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
A fine very quality tall French Louis XVI style kingwood, marquetry inlaid bronze-mounted marble-top commode. The front door inlaid with a basket of flowers.
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair walnut and pear-wood veneered, marquetry commodes, with medallions on the 2 drawers and
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$58,000 / set
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Commode by Jacques Bircklé
Located in London, GB
extremely high quality gilt bronze mounts all over. This has a curvaceous bombe shape with a serpentine
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI style Wedgwood Commode a Vantaux
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
A fine late 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze Wedgwood Jasperware commode a vantaux with
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Louis XV Style Ceremonial Commode in Marquetry and Marble Top
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this beautiful Louis XV-style bombe chest of drawers with two drawers and no
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Magnificent French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
on the top of the carcass. With three frieze drawers and surmounted by a massive rough marble top
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood
Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
precious woods in veneer and inlaids, centrally shaped front with 3 drawers, the upper drawer divided into
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$20,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style Commode in Kingwood and Tulipwood, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
conforming serpentine marble top, and composed of two sliding drawers with gilt-bronze pulls and keyhole
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Danish 18th Century Rococo Walnut Commode Mathias Ortmann
By Mathias Ortmann
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
decoration above four shaped drawers flanked by canted angles on C-scrolled feet. Very fine gilt bronze
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th century, Small French Veneered and Inlaid Wood Commode
Located in IT
. On the front, two drawers are decorated with wooden inlays inside a sinuous frame and a background of
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode By Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and resting above a finely constructed mahogany and kingwood body adorned with high-quality gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Galbée Commode by Pierre Roussel
By Pierre Roussel
Located in Miami, FL
Versailles style, rare and important French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers stamped 'P
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo
Located in Warsaw, PL
A Louis XV Style commode with a molded marble top above three long drawers, raised on cabriole legs
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
19th Century French Maison Krieger Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
quality gilt bronze details.
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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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 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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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