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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest With Slide
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Small Proportion Retaining Good Colour And Patina Throughout, The Well Figured Top Over Brushing Slide And Four Graduated ...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1981 Statton Queen Anne Style Highboy
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1981 Queen Anne style highboy made of solid Appalachian cherry wood, made by Statton Furniture Company for their Private Collection II. Carved flame finials surmount the bonnet top...
Category
1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Elm Wood Sideboard with Multiple Working Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming vintage elm wood cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted elm wood finish showcases the natur...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Elm
Mid-Century Italian Sideboard in the Style of Willy Rizzo /Maison Jansen, 1970
s
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian vintage black color polished surface sideboard / commode from 1970s in the style of Willy Rizzo / Maison Jansen.
Doors are decorated with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,404 Sale Price
25% Off
Axel Larsson Kidney Shaped Chest of Drawers Made by Bodafors, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rare kidney shaped chest of drawers in Elm by the Swedish designer Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors. Axel Larsson designed the ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
$3,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Siena Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Louis XV style commode, richly decorated with floral marquetry inlay and mounted with finely cast gilt-bronze ormolu. The serpentine front features two drawers with decora...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimately simple...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
sku 1382E
Price is each x 5 available
W216 x D32 x H86 cm.
Weight 80 kg
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Walnut Tambour Low Cabinet By Greta Grossman For Glenn Of California
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mid-century low cabinet with walnut case having tambour front doors that reveal 3 subtle orange drawers under a single pull out tray shelf designed by Greta Magnusson-Gro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this fine antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the mid-19th century. Crafted from solid walnut, this chest of drawers boasts a sturdy constructio...
Category
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Continental Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique continental style Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers, late 19th century. With a rectangular top with geometric inlay and a slight break front shape over 3 drawers each with walnu...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Dresser Cabinet Attributed to Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Well constructed mid-century cabinet of solid walnut, walnut veneer, and brass. The case features a bi - fold door which opens to 4 interior drawers, flanked by a bank of 4 drawers w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria, ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the early Biedermeier era in Austria around 1830. Impressing with an absolute outstanding looking grain which r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Commode with Original Marble Top New Ebonized Mahogany Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Louis XVI Commode with its Original Marble Top. Our Old Plank Restoration Department removed the old tired lacquer, without the use of any harsh chemicals and applied an old s...
Category
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Louis XV Style Cherry Wood Commode Semainier Chest of Drawers c. 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style.
Cherry Wood and brass.
This chest of drawers with seven drawers is called a semainier (week in french). Each drawer correspon...
Category
1980s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th C. Large Fine Figured Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top made of book matched figured wood with cross banding and fine herringbone string inlay. With a bull nose edge. The tall chest with two short over three long drawers with book matched fronts and matching herringbone string inlays, and fine pierced brass bales and a key. The carved skirt rail raised on all bracket feet.
Measures Width. 47 1/2", Depth 23", Height. 45 1/4"
Condition: Please see all detail photos. The chest top with some expected scratches and some loss to the finish, slight alligatoring, chipped top front edge corners, some chips and breaks to the drawer moldings (a few preserved for...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis XV French Commodes in Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully carved pair of 19th-century French Louis XV-style bombe commodes in solid oak. Featuring elegant serpentine fronts, original brass hardware, and classic cabriole legs wit...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,400 / set
Circa 1765-80 George III English Straight-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1765-80 George III straight front chest of drawers, English. A handsome example with 2 short of 3 long graduated drawers. Mahogany with oak secondary wood. Raised on original s...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century ca 1780 Three Drawers Dutch Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century ca 1780 three drawers Dutch chest in richly carved drawer fronts, original intricately detailed hardware, shaped top, handsome original large iron handles on the side pa...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stately 20th Century Italian two drawer chests featuring beautiful exotic wood marquetry.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Quality Councill Craftsmen Mahogany End Table / Nightstand For Restoration
By Councill
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well crafted Councill Craftsmen bedside table or nightstand exuding classic Georgian and Chippendale elegance in rich, warm-toned brown mahogany. The chest features a rectangular top...
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Minimalist
Amboine
Burlwood Night Stands by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burlwood night stands by Design Frères.
Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per night stand.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
Victorian Military Campaign Chest in Solid Mahogany with Original Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military Campaign Chest crafted from solid mahogany, featuring a beautifully aged patina, original brass fittings, and locks (later key). The chest includes two upper drawers, a cent...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This beautifully compact chest of four drawers has a lovely golden color hand-polished to a rich honey glow. The top has a shallow routed step-down edge and the front corners of th...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is a beautiful French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode. It is made of mahogany with wonderful Key lock hardware.
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood, Amaranth, Satinwood and Tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout Floral Marquetry Two-Drawer Commode of bombé serpentine...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$20,055 Sale Price
30% Off
18th C. Belgium Bleached Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Belgian commode crafted from solid oak, beautifully bleached to reveal the natural warmth and character of the wood grain. The façade features finely hand-c...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with Artisanal's exquisite black mother of pearl seven - drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication.
Adorned with intricate foliate motifs patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional mother of pearl inlay, honouring the ancient craft of decorated furniture. Finished with sleek glass knobs, it exudes a contemporary charm while retaining its classic allure
How It’s Made:
Handcrafted with meticulous care, each piece is a true masterpiece, created through a traditional inlay process. It features over 2,000 small pieces of mother of pearl, carefully shaped into leaf or custom patterns. Each piece is precisely glued onto the surface to form the intricate design, followed by the application of color to enhance its beauty.
Handcrafted in India by the artisans of Artisanal.
For added safety during transit, we pack the legs and knobs separately, ensuring your chest arrives in pristine condition.
Indulge in luxury and elevate your space with our mother of pearl inlay chest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Boho Bloomingdale’s Tortoise Rattan Small Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with organic warmth and tropical sophistication using this exquisite vintage tortoise rattan chest of drawers. The piece features a sturdy "burnt" bamboo frame, cel...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
French Double Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th Century French painted double chest of drawers. 1920
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Demi Lune French Louis XV Marquetry Top 3 Drawer Dresser Commode Bronze MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Demi Lune French Louis XV Marquetry Top 3 Drawer Dresser Commode Bronze MINT
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Walnut and Goat Skin Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1930
Located in Roma, Lazio
Sinuous shapes for this fine piece of furniture, all refinement and style, this chest of drawers knows no limits. Inspired by the upper-middle class gentleman, this charismatic dress...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Feature a monumental look with brutalist inspired designed doors, a beautiful walnut wood grain finish, an...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Italian Bombay Inlaid Chests
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful pair of walnut Italian Bombe Chests. Chests feature a shaped top with a curved bombe shape adding a sense of elegance and fluidity. Chests contain four drawers with parquet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$5,600 / set
Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine late 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers of elegant form and superb quality. The well-figured rectangular top with a moulded edge sits above two short and three ...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Green Lacquered Commode with Fantasy Birds and Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary Venetian wooden lacquered commode with polychrome flowers and fantasy birds on a green background. The top is lacquered to imitate the marble. The two draw...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer chest marked made in Denmark. It is in wonderful vintage condition with no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Please see ph...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions
Pulls c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions & Pulls C1890
Measures - 33 1/2" x 39 7/8" x 18 3/4"
This antique walnut chest, dating to circa 1890, features a mar...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Mahogany
Birdseye Maple Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century French Louis XV style serpentine marble commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser. Made from mahogany with birdseye maple and hand painted floral details. Features four dov...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 19th-20th century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted kingwood, amaranth, satinwood and Tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout Floral Marquetry Two-Drawer Commode of bom...
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$24,950 Sale Price
47% Off
Small Danish Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers with Gray Paint and Patina ca 1900
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small Danish Louis XVI Seize style chest of drawers made circa 1880 of solid wood by a skilled carpenter.
Newly hand-painted with light grey paint which now appears with patina.
The...
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Early 1900s Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Gustavian style chest of drawers, dating to around 1840, exemplifies the refined elegance and balanced proportions of Swedish neoclassical design. Painted in a soft li...
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Vanity / Commode / Chest / Dry Sink
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique English oak vanity or commode with barley twist form supports. The mirror lifts out of its frame. The castors are original. It is in very good condition.
My shipp...
Category
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Beautiful Restored Pair of Tortoiseshell Caramel Cane Commodes, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A fabulous pair of restored three-drawer Organic chests circa, 1980. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction veneered in cane raffia. Handsome case accents in burnished bamboo...
Category
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Magnificent Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready.
An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissioned vintage nine-drawer chest...
Category
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is an extremely rare 17th century Dutch William & Mary Chinoiserie style coffer trunk on stand. This gorgeous piece was constructed of oak in the traditional William and Mary style. The trunk is japanned with red lacquer and was hand painted with Chinoiserie scenes of life in China. There are two iron straps that mount the top to the case. There is also one iron lock, although the key is absent the latch closes and holds the top securely in place. The lacquer is 90% complete with only small losses around the edges and in various places. The top has been reinforced with oak straps underneath to prevent the jointed board from moving. The lacquer has a warm patina throughout and shows very well. The lower stand is fitted with a pair of drawers that are also japanned and hand-painted with Chinoiserie scenes on the drawer fronts. Both drawers are fitted with Dutch style brass tear drop pulls. The stand itself is built of oak with turned legs that are pinned together with traditionally carved Jacobean Influenced leg stretchers on both the right and left sides as well as one main lower center stretcher.
If you are looking for a very rare and well preserved piece this is the one. This item was almost surely on a Dutch East India Trading company...
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1690s Dutch William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$2,520 Sale Price
83% Off
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Style Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 34 1/2 in Width: 50 1/2 in Depth: 21 1/4 in
This antique 19th century French Louis XV Rococo style marble top commode, chest of drawers is a great example of qu...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Zanotta Edizioni Calamobio Chest of Drawers in Wood by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Calamobio Chest of Drawers in Wood by Alessandro Mendini
Nine originals numbered and signed. Frame and feet in wood, polychrome inlay. Handles in red anodised alu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style French Dark Ocean Blue Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Hastings, GB
Spectacular late 19th century French marble top chinoiserie bombe commode in the Louis XV style. The raised chinoiserie decoration set against the beautiful dark ocean blue body, top...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood.
The metal fittings are made of iron.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Hans Wegner RY 16 chest of drawers, Ry Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Elegant six-drawer cabinet in teak veneer Model Ry 16, design by Hans J. Wegner, produced by Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
The purity of lines and the perfect balance of proportions imm...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial wooden shelf cabinet with metal drawers saved from a screw factory. This piece will add that now so modern industri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century Danish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A Danish Late Gustavian chest of drawers with intricately carved details. Chest top has dental trim around three sides. Front corners have detailed neoclassical column carvings. Thre...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial shelf cabinet This piece will add that now so modern industrial touch to any interior.
We have a second similar cab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Italian Vintage Lacquered Bamboo Marquetry Credenza (circa 1970s)
By Dal Vera
Located in London, GB
Italian vintage lacquered bamboo marquetry credenza (circa 1970s). Charming piece with three drawers and two shelves of spacious storage surfaces, all...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,249 Sale Price
25% Off
Bonnet top maple highboy chest of drawers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Maple wood highboy chest of drawers featuring a turned wood bonnet top, patinated brass hardware and carved shell detail.
Category
1940s American Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from the 1930’s.
It is a great size and is of superb quality. There are incredibly beautiful bur...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Industrial Double-Sided Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the heart of a Parisian workshop, this double-sided chest of drawers is a rare industrial artifact with timeless charisma. Crafted in the early 20th century from richly patinate...
Category
1920s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of 19th Century Swedish 3 drawer commodes with Greek Key decoration. 1890
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,817 / set
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs
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.
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