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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers, crafted circa 1870, is a fine example of the
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Biedermeier Chest Drawers Commode Flame Mahogany 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Biedermeier Style Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers (c. 1820-1840)
Description:
The Art of
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Antique 1840s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Carved Walnut Burl Brass Chest of Drawers Sideboard Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian pair of chest of drawers sideboard credenza in beautiful veneer walnut wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Cabinetmakers Baroque Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The chest of drawers
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late 18th Century Walnut Empire Chest of Drawers, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant walnut chest of drawers from southern Germany dates from around 1790 and belongs to
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Antique Late 18th Century German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$8,424 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 18th-Century Italian Directoire Walnut Chest of Drawers — Emilia Romagna
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Italian Directoire chest of drawers from the late 18th century, originating from the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Chest of Drawers attributed to Paolo Buffa.
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant Italian chest of drawers or sideboard attributed to Paolo Buffa, crafted in the 1950s.
Made
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Striking Tiger Maple Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers, showcasing the refined lines and understated
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Maple
19th Century Italian Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser With Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
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Overall this is a beautiful, elegant and simple chest of drawers that has great proportions, storing space
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Mid-18th Century Venetian Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Distressed Finish
Located in IT
Elegant cherrywood chest of drawers dating back to the mid-1700s, originating from the Veneto
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Antique 1750s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis Philippe chest of drawers with pink marble top, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chest of drawers / wood, marble / Louis Philippe / Antique
Stunning and elegant
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Mahogany Regency Style Bow Chest of Drawers.
Circa 1920
This Chest of Drawers Stands upon
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Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers with Original Hardware, circa 1760–1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Swedish Rococo period chest of drawers, dating to circa 1760–1770, with a gracefully
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Gustavian-style chests of drawers in Antique White with a Touch of Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Gustavian-style chests of drawers exemplifies the refined restraint and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Barbara Barry Elegant Chest or Dresser for Henredon
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon, American, circa 2000s. This piece
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany ca. 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted in Southern Germany around 1830. Made of solid
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
$5,648 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian baroque chests of drawers in wood and metal, 1730-1740s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian baroque chests of drawers in wood and metal, 1730-1740s
Finely worked sideboard in light
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Antique 1730s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak Low Chest with Four Drawers, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Elegant low chest of drawers from Denmark, designed in the 1960s. Made of dark teak and fitted with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi, Teak Wood, Italy, 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Design Wood Chest of Drawers, Ico Parisi for MIM Roma , Italy 1960s
An elegant mid‑century chest
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$3,350 Sale Price
20% Off
South German Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Shaped Top, circa 1835
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant South German chest of drawers from around 1835, crafted from solid cherrywood with refined
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Cherry, Spruce, Walnut
Late 18th Century, Antique Baroque Oak Chest of Drawers with Cabriole Legs
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant baroque chest of drawers in solid oak, crafted in the 18th century. The piece features a
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Poitou region of France, circa 1800. Built
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional commode
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Black and White Chest of Drawers Cow Hide Checkerboard Antique Country House
Located in London, GB
chest at this time.
All in all this is a timelessly elegant and sumptuously stunning chest of drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Teak
Elegant Restored Pair of Modern Maple Chests by John Stuart, circa 1950
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored pair of modern chests by John Stuart, circa 1950. The sleek clean design is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chest of drawers features two spacious and deep drawers. The handles, made of cast bronze, are
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th C. Regency Mahogany Chiffonier Tall Chest of Drawers Filing Cabinet Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant 19th Century Regency chest of drawers Mahogany Chiffonier also chiffonnier. Its name comes
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$18,400 Sale Price
20% Off
French 18th Century hand crafted oak chest of drawers in Louis XV style
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 18th century / chest of drawers / oak / Louis XV / Antique
Beautiful elegant 18th century
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Walnut, Brass and Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
By Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian chest of drawers, with 3 greatly carved drawers hidden behind the two doors
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Danish Model 314 Teak Chest of Drawers, Johannes Sorth, Nexø
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant teak chest of drawers from the Danish manufacturer Nexø based on a design by Johannes Sorth
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Black with Brass Hardware and Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Gustavian-style chest of drawers, painted in matte black with a gently worn patina that
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Pine
Elegant Pair of Cerused Oak and Rattan Campaign Chests by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
mark the drawers. Exquisite pieces designed to create an interesting, dramatic and highly memorable
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant figurative olive wood Italian Bombe Chair Side Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A very stylish diminutive bombe chair or bed side chest. The highly figurative book matched wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1980s Vintage French Style Chest of Drawers with Aged Finish and Ornamental Pull
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant French-style chest of drawers with a charming antiqued finish that highlights its vintage
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
21st Century Pleasure Chest of Drawers in Wood and Top in White Marble
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
refined charm. The chest of drawers of the collection, in deco style, features a structure in maple with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Elegant Modern Chest Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950's. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price
26% Off
Italian modern black wood Chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti 1980s
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in MIlano, IT
and beautiful silhouette in its simplicity.
This elegant wooden chest of drawers is perfect both to
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Elegant Forest Green and Brass Trim Chest by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Forest Green and Brass Trim Chest, made by Grosfeld House, American, circa 1950s. Amazing
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Veneer Elm Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. With small proportions
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Rare Antique French chest of drawers in wood, burl veneer and marble, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
elegant tall chest of drawers in wood, burl veneer and with a red marble top. This chest has 4 drawers and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Inlay Bombe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
. For extra surface space in a living room or dining room, try this elegant bombe chest of drawers
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
21st Century Pleasure Tall Chest of Drawers in Wood and top in White Marble
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
refined charm. The chest of drawers of the collection, in deco style, features a structure in maple with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
1930s Chest of Drawers, Commode, Credenza Art Deco by Guglielmo Urlich for Ar.Ca
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant 1930s chest of drawers in burl walnut, restored and wax polished from ARCA Milano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Elegant Restored Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Early 19th C Regency Ebonized Japanned Lacquered Pine Chest Drawers 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant & diminuitive Georgian Regency Japanned chest of drawers, circa 1820.
This very elegant
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
Biedermeier Style Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers in Maple.
By Biedermeier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant chest of drawers with four drawers is made of maple with ebonized columns. This
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Vintage 1950s German Biedermeier Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Wood
Elegant Restored Cerused Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
mark the drawers. Exquisite pieces designed to create an interesting, dramatic and highly memorable
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant 18th C. Italian Late Rococo Style Chest W/Beautiful Book-Match Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian late Rococo style chest of drawers with serpentine form and book-match veneers, circa
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bombé Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers with Øland Stone Top, 1760-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bombé shaped Swedish Rococo chest of drawers.
Elegantly veneered in walnut, mirror-cut walnut and
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Elegant Pair of 1980s Italian Goatskin Commodes in Matte Charcoal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Italian goatskin commodes, crafted in the 1980s. Featuring a chic matte charcoal finish, these pieces blend modern design with luxurious materials, making them a per...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin
Elegant Restored Pair of Vintage Asian Modern Commodes by Ray Sabota, c 1970
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
demonstrates beautiful patina. ALL drawers have been refinished and are Pristine. Retains the Maker mark. For
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Egg Shell Lacquered Commode with Brushed Steel Feet In the Styl of Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and nice commode is made of Sycamore on a brushed steel base. The inside of the drawers
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
chests have undergone a meticulous complete professional restoration. All cane veneer and rattan bindings
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegantly Veneered, 19th Century Tuscan Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved, ebonized walnut and burl, three-drawer commode with suites of contrasting, pearwood inlay on each drawer. The sides with raised panels. The whole on a stepped and bracke...
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Antique 1880s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pearwood, Walnut, Burl
Elegant French 18th Century Commode Louis XVI Period
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Louis XVI French 18th century Commode with grey marble-top .Above two drawers decorated
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Tall Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant tall chest of drawers is a superb representation of the Post-1970s tropical and
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Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Elegant Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of elegant chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all elegant chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. There are 5169 antique and vintage elegant chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 211 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of elegant chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Elegant chest of drawers bearing mid-century modern or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many elegant chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Baker Furniture Company produced popular elegant chest of drawers that are worth a look.
How Much are Elegant Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,643, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $495,000 highest priced.
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 Elegant Chest Of Drawers
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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Fornem Mobelkunst
Chest Hairpin Leg
Munch Mobler
Carl Aage Skov
Chest With Secret Drawer
Baker Neoclassical Chest
Bartley Collection
Bartley Furniture
Berkey And Gay Mirror
Bernard Molitor
Biedermeier Chest High
Black Biedermeier Chest
Black Greek Key Cabinet
Bone Inlay Nightstand
Bow Front Bachelor Chest
Bureau With Marble Top
Cabinet Organ
Charlotte Horstmann