4 Drawer Victorian Chest
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of...
Bone, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique 1890s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1860s American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Maltese Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ironstone, Hardwood
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
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Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Burl, Olive
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets
Brass
20th Century British Campaign Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Rosewood, Leather
Antique 1790s Italian Rococo Night Stands
Marble, Iron
Vintage 1950s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bedroom Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1870s North American Renaissance Revival Bedroom Sets
Carrara Marble, Iron
Antique 1860s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Antique 1870s European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Palisander
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1870s Swedish Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Pine, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Maltese Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Vanities
Mirror, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Desks
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Secretaires
Birch
Antique 1870s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of...
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dressers
Wood, Pine
Antique 1840s American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1850s Danish Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1880s European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birdseye Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Secretaires
Birch
Antique 1870s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Late Victorian Linen Presses
Birch
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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.