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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Lacquered Chests, Dressers, Brass, American
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Chests, Lacquered dressers, Brass Pulls
A Fine Pair of Recently Black Lacquered Chests or Dressers with four drawers and gilt pulls. Each having c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$7,200 / set
H 40 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in
Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests by Baker Milling Road
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests, designed for The Milling Road Collection for Baker, American, circa 1980s. They are priced at $2600 each or $4800 for the pair. They are c...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$2,600 / item
H 30.5 in W 35.75 in D 17 in
Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare cabinet storage unit for living or bedroom by William Doezema for Mastercraft Originals from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's.
16 separate pieces: four...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 speckled forest green finish with patinated brass trim and hardware. This piece is a...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Chest on chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their famed 1948 Mandarin collection. Original two-tone mushroom and cream lacquer finish. See image 12 for the hex color scans.
Each che...
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chest of Drawers by Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers by Pierre Cardin
Brass knobs
White lacquered wood
1970s-1980s France.
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Filippo Perego Small Chest of Drawers for Jewellery, Italy, 1973
By Filippo Perego
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid Filippo Perego centre chest of drawers in faux tortoiseshell and brass.
Reference: Casa Vogue. June 1973.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$7,608 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.49 in W 23.82 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Black and Gold Dorothy Draper Style Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This chest has three drawers with brass Campaign style hardware and incised design highlighted in gold. Professionally lacquered in black.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
James Mont for Widdicomb Black Chests of Drawers, a Pair
By John Widdicomb, James Mont
Located in Hudson, NY
Two sultry ebonized chests by James Mont for John Widdicomb. Two over three drawers open with statement rectangular pulls in gleaming brass. So versatile! Use them as nightstands or ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Continental Style Italian Paint Decorated Bombe Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A soft and lovely Chest in Continental style with two long drawers in a Mottled Peach Tone painted finish. The drawers and sides with shaped and raised gilt details, the top drawer w...
Category
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands in the Style of Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of faux bamboo nightstands in the style of Henry Link. Classic lines and design. We think these would be amazing in a gloss gray. White laminate top with decorative silver toned...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$750 / set
H 23.25 in W 22.25 in D 17.38 in
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon's Viennese Line, American, circa 1950s. This chest has recently been completely restored in black lacquer and gold l...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$6,800
H 28.75 in W 39 in D 20.25 in
Mid Century Kittinger Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers on Antiqued Mirror Base, 1950s
By Kittinger
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant chest of drawers by Kittinger of Buffalo. Could be used as a console table, mini dresser, or jewelry chest. The cabinet is covered in metal leaf that has gold and silver elem...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 36.5 in W 39 in D 19 in
Sarreid, Ltd. Spanish High Style Brass Clad Strongbox Commode / Bedside Table
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish High Style 'Strongbox' bedside table / commode with brass-clad exterior with natural patina
Category
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Iron
$4,950
H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in
Sarreid, Ltd. Spanish High Style Brass Clad Strongbox Commode / Bedside Table
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish High Style 'Strongbox' bedside table / commode with brass-clad exterior with natural patina
Category
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Iron
$4,950
H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in
Sarreid, Ltd. Spanish High Style Brass Clad Strongbox Commode / Bedside Table
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish high style 'Strongbox' bedside table / commode with brass-clad exterior with natural patina
Category
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,950
H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in
Sarreid, Ltd, Spanish High Style Brass Clad Strongbox Commode / Bedside Table
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish high style 'Strongbox' bedside table / commode with brass-clad exterior with natural patina
Category
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Iron
$4,950
H 21 in W 24 in D 15 in
Italian Gilt Wood Wall or Console Mirror, Pier, Commode Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian gilt wood wall or console mirror. Pier, commode mirror
Having an oval carved wood frame
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair 1940
s Tall Hollywood Regency Dark Walnut Chiffoniers/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Pair Hollywood Regency Carved Walnut Tall Chiffoniers/ Bachelors Chests/ Tall Boys
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,472 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 80.5 in W 20.5 in D 36 in
Pair of Hollywood style commodes in straw marquetry
By M2 Atelier
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Pair of chest of drawers in the Hollywood regency style, oval in shape with four drawers with glass
Category
Vintage 1950s British Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Straw, Beech
TOMLINSON 1960
s Walnut Hollywood Regency Gentleman
s Chest
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Hollywood Regency style gentleman's chest by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their slightly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pierre Vandel Burgundy Chest of Drawers Brass Hollywood Regency Vintage French
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Pierre Vandel chest of drawers in burgundy color with brass details, glass top, acrylic body and aluminum frame. The three drawers that open smoothly and they have a good size.
Over...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
$1,292
H 29.34 in W 35.63 in D 16.74 in
Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency 1940s Renzo Ruttili Dresser Parzinger style
By John Stuart
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful two-toned dresser designed by Renzo Ruttili for Johnson Furniture Co. This piece is signed and it still retains its original John Stuart showroom label. The piece has been ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,800
H 24 in W 33 in D 19 in
Pair Bachelor Chests by Baker Vintage Hollywood Regency Neoclassic
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Coast, CA
Pair of Baker Neoclassic Walnut Chests with solid, substantial brass ring pulls, recently totally refurbished. Absolutely gorgeous. These are vintage Baker as as such were made duri...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$6,250 / set
H 32 in W 36 in D 19 in
Stunning Pair of Chests of Drawers Revamped with Palladian Style Facade, France
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stunning pair of chests of drawers Revamped with Palladian style facade, France midcentury pair of chests original enameled paint embellished with Palladian style facade. Bespoke des...
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2010s European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$16,642 / set
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
Dorothy Draper Style Chest in Tiffany Box Blue
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous. Restored perfectly with nickel hardware.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
SALE! SALE! SALE! Pair of "Harlequin" Bombay Chests, Travertine Tops STUNNING
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Pair of Harlequin Bombay chests with travertine tops, Hollywood Glam, charming and playful.Perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Travertine
$550 / set
H 24.5 in W 28.5 in D 19 in
Pair of White Lacquered
Brass Decorative Pulls Grosfeld House Chest of Drawers
By Grosfeld House
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern signed Grosfeld House lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$12,324 / set
H 34 in W 36 in D 20 in
Chest of Drawers, Sideboard in Mahogany and Brass, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Chest of drawers or sideboard made of mahogany and brass with 8 drawers.
Dimensions: Height: 23.81 in. (60,5 cm) Width: 44.29 in. (112,5 cm) Depth: 15.55 in. (39,5 cm)
Good to v...
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Tall Chest in Chocolate Brown
By Kittinger
Located in Little Rock, AR
Newly redone tall chest by Kittinger from their Mandarin collection in CHOCOLATE BROWN. Signature Greek key design drawer handles have been GOLD leafed.
Measure: Chest is 49 inches ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests ...
O.B. Solie for Ello Mirrored and Brass Bachelor Chest, circa 1980, One Available
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Two available, with ‘A’ on the left and ‘B’ on the right in the primary image.
Minimalist Hollywood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$925
H 27.75 in W 36.88 in D 17.13 in
Bielecky Brothers Vintage Wrapped Rattan and Cane Six Drawer Chest or Cabinet
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage marked and documented Bielecky Brothers wrapped rattan and cane chest of six drawers. Bielecky Brothers has a long history in the United States, starting in 1903 when the B...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
$5,495
H 33.25 in W 72.25 in D 20.5 in
White Lacquer Wooden and Agate Handles Chest of Drawers
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Gilded metal and white lacquer wooden with agate handles and glass tray chest of drawers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Agate, Metal
1960s Mid-Century 3-Part Credenza on Base; Painted Faux Tortoiseshell Fronts
Located in Geneva, IL
Extraordinary 1960s four-part console or credenza. Unmarked, but of a excellent quality equivalent to Baker or Henredon. An Asian-inspired base holds three identical chests, each wit...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,250
H 26.25 in W 99 in D 18 in
Dorothy Draper Style Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Louis XVI style chest of drawers dates to the 1980s-1990s and is very much in the style of pieces created by Dorothy Draper and Syrie Maugham.
Note: The speckl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Mirrored Commodes
Located in Astoria, NY
American Hollywood Regency pair of commodes with mirrored surfaces and ornate metalwork handles
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Style Lacquered Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Cream lacquered double door commode with shaped front and sides and cabriole legs. The doors open
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Rococo Revival Commodes, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of platinum leaf Hollywood Regency Rococo Revival two-drawer commodes, with shaped tops above
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Style Commode by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency style commode by Maison Jansen. This wonderful breathtaking commode has all the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hollywood Regency Mirrored 3 Drawer Commodes, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency mirrored three drawer commodes, a pair, with rectangular mirrored tops and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hollywood Regency Baroque Revival Mirrored Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency Baroque revival three-drawered commode, of rectangular form, veneered allover in
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror
Mirrored Hollywood Regency Style Large Nightstand or Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mirrored Hollywood Regency style large nightstand or commode. Having two center drawers flanked by
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Finish Marble Top Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine spectacular Hollywood Regency tortoise shell finish marble-top commode. This Louis XVI style
Category
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Hollywood Regency Mirrored Nightstand/Commode, Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Hollywood Regency mirrored nightstand/commode - set of 2
Beautiful set of two Hollywood Regency
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
A decorative silver-gilt mirrored commode in the Hollywood Regency style, 20th century, the shaped
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hollywood Regency Inlaid Blue Large Sideboard, Commode or Dresser
Located in Plainview, NY
Hollywood Regency Inlaid Blue Large Sideboard, Commode or Dresser In an electric Blue Majorelle
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Louis XVI Style Commode Nightstand Jansen Attributed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Marble-Top Louis XVI style commode nightstand attributed Jansen. This fine parcel paint and gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Hollywood Regency Distressed Mirrored Draper Era Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular mirrored commode and not the newer reproductions most commonly seen. The
Category
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood
$1,960
H 32 in W 37 in D 21 in
Hollywood Regency Black Glass and Gold Leaf Curved Commode
Located in North York, ON
Hollywood Regency black glass and gold leaf curved commode. America circa 1980’s, unique curved
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Hollywood Regency Ebony Commode, Dresser, Maison Jansen Style, Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency ebony commode, dresser. Maison Jansen Style. A fine Carrera White and Gray veined
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$7,600
H 34 in W 66 in D 22 in
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Painted Three-Drawer Stands, Commodes
By James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency painted three drawer stands or commodes, white washed , cerused
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,200 / set
H 25 in W 31 in D 16 in
Ebony Hollywood Regency Bronze Mounted Commode, Sideboard, Chest, Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Ebony Louis XV commode or chest in the Hollywood Regency Fashion.
This stunning French chest
Category
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$4,950
H 35 in W 44 in D 19.75 in
Brass
Ebony Hollywood Regency Style Moroccan Commodes Chests Nightstands, Pair
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency inspired Moroccan style pair of commodes offer three drawers decorated with brass embossed
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$9,900 / set
H 33.5 in W 40.5 in L 33.5 in
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Commodes / Nightstands, Maison Jansen Style Black
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Commodes / Nightstands, Maison Jansen Style Black
Pair of Maison
Category
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$11,500 / set
H 37 in W 50.5 in D 22 in
Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Commodes, Dressers, Nightstands, a Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Maison Jansen style Hollywood Regency marble top mounted cream commodes.
This is a
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$9,500 / set
H 36 in W 47 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Italian Onyx Top Commodes in Walnut
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Hollywood Regency style commodes, produced in Italy, circa 1940s, with green onyx tops on
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style Ebony Commodes, Cabinets or Nightstands
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of three graduating drawer Maison Jansen style ebony marble-top bronze-mounted commodes
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$14,400 / set
H 36 in W 47 in D 20.25 in
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Regency Hollywood Commode For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the regency hollywood commode you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each regency hollywood commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for a regency hollywood commode, we have 415 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the regency hollywood commode you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A regency hollywood commode is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made regency hollywood commode over the years, but those crafted by Dorothy Draper, Maison Jansen and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Regency Hollywood Commode?
Prices for a regency hollywood commode start at $10 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $4,230.
A Close Look at Hollywood Regency Furniture
The California-born style of Hollywood Regency, also known as Regency Moderne, emerged during the Golden Era of cinema from the 1920s to the ’50s. Decadent and bold, vintage Hollywood Regency furniture and interiors playfully mix colors like jewel tones and hot pinks with lacquered walls, gilded accents, mirrored surfaces and metallic finishes for maximalist spaces.
Although it involved elements of the coinciding Art Deco movement, such as a preference for clean lines, Hollywood Regency was much more opulent, inspired by glamorous movie stars and the lavish set designs for films being made in Tinseltown. Furniture designers associated with the style embraced an eclectic range of influences, including throwbacks to previous styles of grandeur, such as Rococo, neoclassical and chinoiserie, as well as materials, from bamboo dining chairs to lucite bar carts to sunburst mirrors made from gilded resin. Hollywood Regency end tables, floor lamps, chandeliers and other pieces tended to be small-scale, fitting into an overall design rather than serving as a focal point.
Interior decorator Dorothy Draper led the shaping of the Hollywood Regency style and also designed iconic pieces like the España chest, which was manufactured by Henredon. Virginia native William “Billy” Haines, a furniture designer who started as an actor, contrasted hand-painted wallpaper with Chinese ceramics and Chippendale chairs, while architect John Elgin Woolf imbued his Beverly Hills designs with theatrical details. Paul Revere Williams, a trailblazing African-American architect, was pivotal in defining the look through his commercial projects, such as the 1940s Beverly Hills Hotel and bespoke homes that mixed everything from Louis XV paneling to Georgian architecture.
Find a collection of vintage Hollywood Regency bedroom furniture, tables, seating and other pieces on 1stDibs.
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 Regency Hollywood Commode
- What is Hollywood Regency style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Hollywood Regency style is a design style that emerged in California during the Golden Age of Hollywood from the 1920s to the 1950s. Decadent and bold, vintage Hollywood Regency furniture and interiors playfully mix colors like jewel tones and hot pinks with lacquered walls, gilded accents, mirrored surfaces and metallic finishes for maximalist spaces. Although it involved elements of the coinciding Art Deco movement, such as a preference for clean lines, Hollywood Regency was much more opulent, inspired by glamorous movie stars and the lavish set designs for films being made in Tinseltown. Furniture designers associated with the style embraced an eclectic range of influences, including throwbacks to previous styles of grandeur, such as Rococo, neoclassical and chinoiserie, as well as materials from bamboo dining chairs to lucite bar carts to sunburst mirrors made from gilded resin. Hollywood Regency end tables, floor lamps, chandeliers and other pieces tended to be small in scale, fitting into an overall design rather than serving as a focal point. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Hollywood Regency furniture, lighting and decorative objects.
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