Swedish Art Deco Chest
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Pine
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Zebra Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ash
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Swedish Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Teak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze, Chrome
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Felt, Elm, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Antique 1860s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dressers
Birch
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Jacaranda, Macassar, Elm
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dressers
Elm
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dressers
Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Art Deco Dressers
Oak
1990s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards
Pine
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cabinets
Ash
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Blanket Chests
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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.