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Pair of Crackle Finish Three-Drawer Chests by Grandwood Furniture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of crackle finish three-drawer chests by Grandwood Furniture offers a distinctive blend
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Georgian Bow Front Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good green painted Georgian bow fronted four drawer chest, oval plate handles, crossbanded and
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classic American five-drawer custom painted chest with five drawers with marble top. The chest of
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Early 20th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian 19th Century Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers. This 3 drawer dresser has a charming break
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Italian Neoclassic Painted an Parcel-Gilt Two-Drawer Commode, Piedmontese
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic Piedmontese Beige Painted and decorated Parcel-Gilt Two-Drawer Commode, (AS IS
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Reeded Motifs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with creamy painted finish
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray painted finish
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tall Italian Renaissance Florentine Style Six Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Italian Florentine style tall chest of six drawers. Gorgeous gold wood with painted red
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Giltwood

French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style painted bedside chest from the late 19th century, with serpentine front and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French 8-drawer red painted cabinet.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Style Handcrafted Customizable 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid 18th Century Rococo Venetian Gilt and Painted Three-Drawer Commode
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Venetian commode, finely painted and parcel-gilt, retaining its original three
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Painted French Louis XVI Style 2-Drawer Commode Sauteuse
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to the 1800s, this two-drawer French commode sauteuse has
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawer chest is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine gilt accents and lovely hand painted floral
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Two Drawer Commode Hand Painted with Scrollwork and Florals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Venetian commode, ivory-painted background with parcel gilding, having a shaped, molded top over
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Painted Italian Neoclassical Style Three Drawer Commode
Located in Houston, TX
This Early 20th Century Painted Italian Neoclassical Style Three-Drawer Commode is a true testament
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 18th C. French Smaller-Sized Two-Drawer Wooden Side Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood two-drawer raised side chest, from the turn of the 18th and 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Period Louis XVI Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Gilt Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period Louis XVI commode, having an ivory-painted finish with gilt accents, two stacked drawers
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Antique 1780s European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th Century French Painted Wood Chest with Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood, raised two-drawer chest from the 19th century. This antique chest from
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

Central European Hand-Painted 20th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Asheville, NC
Romantic nine-drawer hand-painted Central European chest with shadow box and bun feet. The indented
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf

English Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Scrollwork Motifs, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with old paint, new
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Painted Breakfront Three-Drawer Commode with Dentil Molding, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted breakfront three-drawer commode from late 19th century Stockholm, with dentil
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Painted Serpentine 2 Drawer Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Painted Serpentine 2-Drawer Commodes are beautiful and
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Antique 1860s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Large 18th Century Beautifully Hand-Painted Wood Three-Drawer Commode, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
shape, giving this piece an robust chest. There are hand-painted scrolling and fanned acanthus leaves
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer chests based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique chests. Hand made
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

English Early 19th Century Bow-Front Three-Drawer Chest of Pale Yellow Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English early 19th century bow-front three-drawer chest painted in a pale yellow color. This
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
elegant brass tapered legs with foot. The neat drawer interiors are in solid warm wood. Attention to
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
elegant brass tapered legs with foot. The neat drawer interiors are in solid warm wood. Attention to
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Faux Painted Three-Drawer Commode with Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian faux painted commode from the 18th century, with three drawers and black accents
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large 4-Drawer Chest in Wood Designed by Eric Gizard - handcrafted in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large 4-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Venetian Hand Painted and Gilt Figural Pagoda Two Drawer Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian hand painted and gilt figural pagoda two-drawer commode with scalloped edge top, gilt
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

18th Century Painted French Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Painted French Empire Period 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue is a true testament to the
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Antique 1790s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI 18th Century Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Fluted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period painted two-drawer commode from the late 18th century, with fluted
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Provincial Style 4-Drawer Beige and Gray Painted Commode
Located in Queens, NY
and two wider lower drawers with antiqued bronze ring drawer pulls. Losses and separation of painted
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Rose Blush White Glass 4-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
exceptional hardware, the choice of colors is yours! This attractive dresser/chest of drawers with Art Deco
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Rose Blush White Glass 4-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
exceptional hardware, the choice of colors is yours! This attractive dresser/chest of drawers with Art Deco
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Adams Paint Decorated Walnut and Satinwood Fitted Drawer Gentleman;s Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant English Adams style paint-decorated satinwood and walnut high chest captures the
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Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Walnut

An Italian Neoclassic Style 2-Drawer Side Chest w/Pull Out Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer side chest from Italy. This small sized chest
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco Design Modern Cream White Glass 2-Drawer Brass Nightstand/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
attractive chest/nightstand with Art Deco streamline silhouette, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is decorated
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2010s Italian Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Design Modern Cream White Glass 2-Drawer Brass Nightstand/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
attractive chest/nightstand with Art Deco streamline silhouette, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is decorated
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2010s Italian Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Empire 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Gilt Busts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood four-drawer commode from the 19th century with ebonized columns
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Venetian Foliage Painted One Drawer Cabinet Commodes Tapered Legs C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted one drawer commodes with original brass pulls
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 1900s Turn of the Century Two-Drawer Commode with Distressed Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French two-drawer commode from the early 20th century, with distressed paint and tapered legs
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Rococo Period 1770s Swedish Gray Cream Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode from circa 1770 with light gray cream painted finish
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
. Elaborately hand painted 18th century three drawer Italian chest. Probably Florence. It is decorated in the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Neoclassical Style 1930s Painted Chests with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style painted wood three-drawer chests from circa 1930 with light
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Louis XV Style Two Drawer Bureau in Blue / Green Crackle Painted
Located in Essex, MA
French Louis XV style two drawer blue/green crackle painted two drawer bureau. Fancy metal pulls
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20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
a Continental red chinoiserie decorated commode / chest of drawers, the shaped top with a scenic
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Antique 18th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Two-Drawer Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th to late 18th century. Italian Two-Drawer commode with faux hand-painted top. Profile
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Red and Grey Painted Nine-Drawer Chest
Located in Washington, DC
Red and grey painted nine-drawer chest.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Smith Wesson Double Drawer Bedside, Office Storage, Commode
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Smith & Wesson double drawer is an Industrial Mid-Century Modern style bedside table or office
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Commodes and Chests of...

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Early 20th C. Italian Rococo Style Handpainted 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Style Handpainted 3-drawer Commode Original brass drawer pulls
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Painted Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the painted drawer chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A painted drawer chest — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 451 variations of the antique or vintage painted drawer chest you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the painted drawer chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted drawer chest, designed in the Neoclassical, Louis XVI or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one painted drawer chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Jonathan Adler and Kittinger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Painted Drawer Chest?

Prices for a painted drawer chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $525 and can go as high as $38,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,400.

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 Painted Drawer Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    A 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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 1, 2024
    Yes, 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 2, 2021
    Dressers 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 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, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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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