Wabi Sabi Drawers
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar, Straw
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Other
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar, Hardwood, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cypress
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Japanese Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Iron
Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Wood, Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Wood, Cedar, Elm
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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.
- What is wabi-sabi furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-sabi furniture refers to tables, seats and other furnishings that reflect a specific Japanese design philosophy. It involves creating minimalist furniture that has a focus on appreciating the imperfections found in nature. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture.
- What is an example of wabi-sabi?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-sabi is the practice of finding the beauty in imperfections. Examples include flowers growing through cracks in the ground, or a broken ceramic bowl made whole again with its imperfections showing through. You’ll find a variety of wabi-sabi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One important aspect of wabi-sabi is the beauty in imperfect things, so a good example of wabi-sabi would be asymmetrical or even crude vessels and furniture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of wabi-sabi furniture and other objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The primary principle of Wabi-Sabi is to appreciate the imperfections found in nature. As a result, Wabi-Sabi emphasizes asymmetry, roughness, simplicity and the use of natural materials and finishes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces based on Wabi-Sabi principles.
- What is wabi-sabi pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wabi-sabi pottery refers to earthenware vessels that embody the principles of a Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi. Proponents of the idea believe that household objects should emphasize function over form, so that they satisfy needs but do not cause people to attach too much meaning to worldly possessions. There is also a focus on finding the beauty in imperfection and simplicity. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi pottery.
- Is Wabi-sabi a design style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wabi-sabi is technically not a design style, but it has influenced design. The term Wabi-sabi refers to a philosophy that emphasizes accepting imperfection and celebrating the impermanent beauty of nature. This concept has inspired many interior design trends, such as using organic and sustainable materials, selecting upcycled and repurposed pieces and integrating furniture and decorative objects that are unfinished, unpolished and unglazed. Shop a collection of pieces inspired by Wabi-sabi on 1stDibs.
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