1930s Art Deco Commode
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Macassar
20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Zebra Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Macassar, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Oak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Pine
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Nickel
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebony, Amboyna
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
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Wood
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Wood
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Nickel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bakelite, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Felt, Elm, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Dressers
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Night Stands
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lucite, Burl
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dressers
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Breccia Marble, Bronze
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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.