Lacquered Chest Of Drawers Mid Century
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Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass, Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
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Brass
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Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
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Teak
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Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
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Brass
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Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Acrylic, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Elm
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dressers
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Glass, Walnut
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Aluminum
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Maple
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Lacquered Chest Of Drawers Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.








