Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Late 19th Century Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Satinwood
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Hardwood
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Oak
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Pine
Late 19th Century North American Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Beech
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Oak
19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Oak
Mid-19th Century Welsh Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Pine
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Pine
Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Teak
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Marble
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Birch
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Pine
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
19th Century English Campaign Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Rosewood, Paint
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Birdseye Maple
1890s British Campaign Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Oak
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Oak
1860s English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Oak
1850s English Campaign Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
1880s English High Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Oak
18th Century British Georgian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Wood
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Wood
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Late Victorian Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
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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.