Lacquered Chest Of Drawers Mid Century
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic, Oak
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-17th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Futurist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic, Hardwood
Antique 1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Blanket Chests
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Pewter
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Goatskin, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak, Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Dressers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Dressers
Parchment Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood, Ash, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Cabinets
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Night Stands
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Acrylic, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Aluminum
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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.








