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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
18th C. Italian Tuscan Beautifully Carved Wood Chest w/Amazing Feet "Wow!"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous Italian Tuscan carved-wood chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest from Tuscany, Italy features a subtle break-front design along its front, with a nice...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes, Greek Key, White and Blue Paint Distressed
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes or Nightstands, Greek Key Motif, White and Blue Paint Distressed
Pair of Gustavian commodes or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden in the...
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Early 20th Century Primitive Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover rustic charm with our Vintage Primitive Petite Chest of Drawers, a nod to America's heritage of handcrafted furniture. With its quaint yet sturdy design, this piece adds a t...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Campaign Era Military Secretaire Chest of Drawers C1840
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique early Victorian teak military campaign secretaire chest of drawers dates from Circa 1840.
The top drawer opening to a pull out secretaire fitted ...
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1840s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Quality Kingwood Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Shaped Secretaire Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality kingwood marquetry inlaid marble top bombe shaped secretaire chest having the original rouge marble top with a thumb moulded edge above four quality ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Other
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really funky early 19th C French painted three drawer oak commode. 1820.
Reference: 8393
Dimensions
51.5 inches (131 cms) Wide
21 inches (53 cms) Deep
35 inches (89 cms) High
Category
19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Burgundy dresser by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in PARIS, FR
Chest of drawers by French designer Jean-Claude Mahey (1994-) dating from the 1970s. Chest in burgundy red lacquered wood and gilt brass, opening with two sets of five drawers. Very...
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis IV commode/ chest of drawers
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a superb 18th century French Louis XV commode, masterfully crafted from tulip wood, walnut, and rosewood. This exceptional piece featur...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Cerused Commodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of cerused commodes or chests of drawers made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The large chests feature pilaster column reeded corners. The three drawer cases are centered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
"Paris" Luxurious Cabinet in Murano Glass, hand made and hand engraved
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Lussuoso mobile d'arte di design chiamato "Paris", composto da due ante frontali, rivestite in specchio inciso con incisione di bolle, lucidato, inciso, e argentato a mano con argent...
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2010s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of English Bachelor's Small Chests of Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of period English small or short bachelor's chest of drawers (or side chests) of walnut with feather banding, c.1820, from the late Georgian Era, each chest featuring a m...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Late 18th C. Painted and Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case which houses two full-size...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany 3-drawer chest in a very nice silhouette. Made by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles, 1995. Please note scratch on side.
Drawers: 22" W x 16" D x 6" H
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1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique Two over three English pine chest! Larger in size than normal this piece has a real presence noticed the sides they're so unusual I've never seen this on an ...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe cherry side table with three dovetailed drawers, turned legs and lower shelf. Finished on all four sides. Small brass knobs. All original. Circa...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures 25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 30.5" tall. Drawers are 19" in width x 12" in...
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Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis-Philippe Four-Drawer Commode with Marble Top and Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe bleached wood commode from the 19th century with bookmatched veneer, white marble top and four drawers. This French Louis-Philippe bleached wood commode from ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Empire Period Commode
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Antique Empire Period Painted Commode boasts a striking Greek Key design adorning its exterior, complemented by a luxurious Belgian Marble Top. Its allure is further e...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fine Late 19th Century Decorative Chinoiserie French Marble Topped Bombe Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine and Decorative Late 19th Century French Bombe Commode with Painted or "Japanned" Decoration and Ormolu Mounts
French circa 1890-1900
This fine commode, is of Louis XV style,...
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1890s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Regency Mahogany Foliage Urn Ormolu Cabinet Commodes, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French Regency book matched mahogany foliage urn ormolu commodes with flanking brass knob single drawers, brass handle cabinets with interior shelf, and resting on squared br...
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1810s French Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage Campaign Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This vintage campaign chest would make a perfect addition to a bedroom, office, or even living room! The classic campaign style brass handles give this piece a unique look different ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Stunning pair of step up commodes or nightstands having three diamond designed drawers on tapering turned...
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Empire Commode Chest of drawers wood and ormolu
By Decorating House France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary chest of drawers in the Empire style, in the time of Napoleon I Bonaparte. Made of wood, the fronts are veneered with mahogany palm, one of the most exclusive, attract...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Massive Haberdashers Drawers, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1900
With weathered surface, 8 drawers, brass handles, painted surface and finished back.
97”L x 29.25”d x 38.5”h
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Italian Chest of Drawers in Red and Place lacquered Beech Wood, 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted in the vibrant era of the 1980s, the Postmodern Italian Chest of Drawers in Red and Black Lacquered Beech Wood emerges as a striking fusion of avant-garde design and traditio...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Chest of drawers eight drawers Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Chest of drawers made of natural poplar and walnut veneer. Restaurata.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar, Walnut
Small 18th Century German Louis Seize Commode in Walnut with 2 Drawers, 1790
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted in the opulent style of Louis Seize during the late 18th century, this Small German Commode in Walnut with Two Drawers stands as a refined testament to the elegance of the er...
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1790s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Poplar, Walnut
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Mahogany Three-Drawer, Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany three-drawer chest from the 18th century with serpentine front, aged bronze hardware and bracket feet. Immerse yourself in the allure of the 18th centu...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Stunning pair of Scandinavian chests, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Stunning pair of Scandinavian chests with richly carved drawers, 19th C.
Category
19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout.
It is the Bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this elegant commode with intricat...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dresser 50s
Located in Milano, IT
South American-made wooden dresser from the 1950s, with six drawers embellished with brass ferrules as well as on the legs. Restaurato.
Category
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Experience the timeless elegance of the 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode, meticulously crafted to embody the essence of classic French design. Constructed from premium oak...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chest Mahogany and Walnut Chest of Drawers w. Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Art Deco Chest Mahogany and Walnut 4 drawer Chest of Drawers with Mirror on original wooden wheels under William and Mary style legs. Use with or without mounte...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century French Wood Black Patinated Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the allure of history with this elegant 19th-century French wood chest of drawers, adorned with a rich black patina that speaks to its storied past. This captivating piece f...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good decorated 18th C Italian three drawer painted pine commode. 1790.
Reference: 8389
Dimensions
46.5 inches (118 cms) Wide
22 inches (56 cms) Deep
36 inches (91 cms) High
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode.
Stunning 18th century Italian painted commode or chest with gilt accents from the Tuscany region of Italy. This lovely 2 drawer chest i...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Louis XVI Style Intricate Marquetry Commode Imported by Slack & Rassnick
By Henry-François Riesener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted in the style of Henry-François Riesener and imported from Italy by Slack, Rassnick & Co. NY in the early 1900s, this commode boasts intricate marquetry and a classic...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century French Wooden Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
Enhance your home with the elegant sophistication of this 19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers, crowned with a luxurious marble top. This exquisite piece features a graceful s...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
English Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak chest on chest, the cornice features dentil molding; the drawers have a pleasant faded color with molded edges (not overlapping) and retain their original swan neck bras...
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1810s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair John Widdicomb Co. George III Style Block Front Mahogany Chests
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Co. George III Style Block Front Mahogany Bedside Chests / Nightstands. Measure 21" in width, 15" in dwpth and stand 27.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany chest of drawers in very good condition. The chest of drawers has a beautiful warm color and pattern of mahogany. The small size makes it extra beaut...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Upcycled Oak Cabinet of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs were added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Circa 1880 Irish Brass-Bound Mahogany Military Campaign Chest by Ross & Co
Located in Shippensburg, PA
IRISH BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY CAMPAIGN CHEST
Dublin, circa mid-19th century top left drawer with original maker's stamp for Ross & Co of Dublin
Item # 404BHP26Z
A very nice military c...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Wood Venetian Dresser 2 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small Venetian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Furniture of fabulous line, wavy and rounded on the front and sides, in walnut, burl and beech wood. Dresser of excellent p...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
China Red Chest Of Drawers With Brass Details From The 1970s – Lacquered Series
Located in Roma, RM
China Red chest of drawers with brass details from the 1970s – Lacquered Series
Product details
Dimensions 132 L x 87 H x 50 D cm
Category
1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and mahogany chest of drawers designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin Furniture, USA, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Storage Cabinets - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Storage Cabinets. Featuring a straight line design, two doors with wooden pulls that open up to storage space, plinth base, an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 19th century French Commode is made of burl of walnut with a Sainte-Anne marble top. Simple and elegant.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Chest of drawers by Svend Langkilde / Illums Bolighus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chest of drawers by Svend Langkilde / Illums Bolighus
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Lovely pair of early 19th C Swedish painted commodes with faux marble tops. 1820.
Reference: 8386
Dimensions
32.5 inches (83 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
32.5 inches (83 cms...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak rococo chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet.
This commode has been given an exceptional new professional blue/gree...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is superb, this is extremely well made and is a great size, w...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Walnut Marble Topped Commode
Located in Port Chester, NY
A classic Louis Philippe commode in dramtically grained walnut. Four wide drawers which all open with the same key are quite clean inside and slide easily. The walnut has very good...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Swedish Painted Pine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C decorated Swedish three drawer painted pine commode. 1820.
Reference: 8390
Dimensions
44.5 inches (113 cms) Wide
20.5 inches (52 cms) Deep
34.5 inches (88 cms) High
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
George II Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George II chest on chest, with bold cove cornice above bead molding; the top has three over three graduated drawers, the bottom with three straight graduated drawers. The ornate ba...
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1770s English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid 20th Century Federal Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Federal Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Recently refibished and in Great vintage condition.
Measures 34.25" in width, 20" in depth and stands 47.5" in...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fendi Casa Moviestar Glamour Commode Chest of Drawers
By Fendi Casa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fendi Casa Moviestar Glamour Commode Chest of Drawers
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Italian Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest from Italy that features a striking hand-painted design in cream and black tones showcasing a scalloped design. The chest is supported by four tapered legs and has two dovetail...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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