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Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Scalloped Chest and Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace eclectic charm with this Vintage Boho Scalloped Chest and Drawers, reflecting the free
Category

Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Italian Venetian Bombay Style Commode or Chest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful 1970 chest and drawers hand crafted and carved from wood, probably Olive wood Venere top
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers and mirror set Dimensions : Chest of drawers: L 100 x D 51 x H 70 cm Mirror : h
Category

Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Heal and Son’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Substantial chest of drawers produced in the late 19th Century by Heal and Son’s. Generously
Category

Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Heal and Son’s Chest of Drawers
Heal and Son’s Chest of Drawers
H 47.25 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Zebra and Elk with structure in solid beech wood and covered with real zebra skin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
H 53.55 in W 52.76 in D 34.65 in
Chest of drawers
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
oval chest of drawers is a stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich the look of any bedroom
Category

2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Chest of drawers
H 34.65 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Rattan and Mirror Chest of Drawers
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning chest of drawers in rattan and mirror with 4 drawers. Typical of the seventies, high
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Rattan and Mirror Chest of Drawers
Rattan and Mirror Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 18.9 in
Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gentlemen's chest of eight drawers with a casual elegance and featuring a bamboo frame, grasscloth
Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers
Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers
H 52.5 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Crocodile and Amethyst Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers crocodile and amethyst with structure in solid beechwood and covered with real
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

Crocodile and Amethyst Chest of Drawers
Crocodile and Amethyst Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 51.97 in D 22.45 in
Chest of drawers by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq for Degorre 1960
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Chest of drawers by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq edited by Degorre Circa 1960 Wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers in walnut, from central Italy, 1600s, measuring cm L 163 x H 102 x D 64
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Wicker and rush chest of drawers, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Wood and rattan chest of drawers, 1980 Product details Dimensions: 75 Lenght x 79 Height x 42
Category

Vintage 1980s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wicker, Rush

Wicker and rush chest of drawers, 1980
Wicker and rush chest of drawers, 1980
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A walnut feather banded chest of drawers in exceptional condition. Two short over three graduating
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
H 39.38 in W 37.01 in D 18.51 in
Edwards and Roberts Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwards and Roberts serpentine chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite taste. The shaped serpentine top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Campaign Chest of Drawers England circa 1920 Navy chest of drawers with hidden compartments. 38”w x
Category

Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Campaign Chest of Drawers
Campaign Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Lenny Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Lenny with structure in veneered walnut wood, with white marble top. Chest with 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Lenny Chest of Drawers
Lenny Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 70.87 in D 20.67 in
Pyramid Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W21 D10.5 H59.5 Vintage lightly restored chest of drawers. Item has been inspected and secured
Category

1990s Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pyramid Chest of Drawers
Pyramid Chest of Drawers
H 59.5 in W 21 in D 10.5 in
Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This farmhouse style chest of drawers is painted with floral embellishments. Three wide drawers
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Painted Chest of Drawers
Painted Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
Pana Chest of Drawers
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Organize your living space with the Pana-Chest of Drawers. This massive oak chest provides ample
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Pana Chest of Drawers
Pana Chest of Drawers
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 31.89 in
Curve Contemporary and Customizable Chest of Drawers
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in Frazão , Porto
Chest of drawers in lacquer black and white. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with
Category

2010s Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Walnut and Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A walnut and burr walnut chest of drawers with ormolu mounts and locking pilaster, six graduating
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Allia Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Allia with all structure in wood. Chest covered with high quality beige grained
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wenge, Leather, Wood

Allia Chest of Drawers
Allia Chest of Drawers
H 35.24 in W 64.38 in D 18.71 in
Spanish Polychrome Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Bronze Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Polychrome Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Bronze Handles
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Eliom Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Eliom with wooden structure in smocked oak veneer, with mirror glass in bronzed
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Oak, Plywood

Eliom Chest of Drawers
Eliom Chest of Drawers
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Chest of Drapers Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really useful 19th C chest of four drapers drawers. Lovely architectural handles. 1890. Reference
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Chest of Drapers Drawers
Chest of Drapers Drawers
H 37 in W 67.5 in D 34 in
Sandy Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Sandy with wooden structure covered with clear mirrored glass and with stainless
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Sandy Chest of Drawers
Sandy Chest of Drawers
H 34.45 in W 33.67 in D 20.48 in
Rosewood and Teak Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Porto, PT
Rosewood and teak chest of drawers, legs in stainless steel and drawer handles in stainless steel
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rosewood and Teak Italian Chest of Drawers
Rosewood and Teak Italian Chest of Drawers
H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Chelby Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers chelby with solid wood structure upholstered and covered with genuine Italian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chelby Chest of Drawers
Chelby Chest of Drawers
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 22.05 in
Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers from northern Sweden made during the transition time between the Gustavian and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
H 45.28 in W 48.43 in D 24.02 in
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
Drawers veneered with real wood and assembled by hand, frame in CRS steel, hand welded and polished
Category

2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 7.88 in
Tanka Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Tanka with structure in smocked eucalyptus wood in matte finish, with 5 drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tanka Chest of Drawers
Tanka Chest of Drawers
H 46.46 in W 31.5 in D 20.67 in
Arts and Crafts Golden Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts golden walnut chest of drawers This is a good solid chest, there are 2 short
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Miniature chest of drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Miniature Chest of Drawers
Miniature Chest of Drawers
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Aroa Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Aroa with solid wood structure, in black ash finish. With 5 drawers on easy glide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Aroa Chest of Drawers
Aroa Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1820. Swedish Gustavian chest drawers. Sku 1379. Measures: W 105 x D 49 x H 82cm.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers
Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers
H 32.29 in W 41.34 in D 19.3 in
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers from the 1960s. This Scandinavian design piece with clean and simple
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Bount Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers bount with structure in walnut wood in matte finish. Nightstand or side table
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Bount Chest of Drawers
Bount Chest of Drawers
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 19.69 in
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers, the chest has 2
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Trainer Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Trainer with wooden structure. With sides, back and 6 drawers covered with
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Trainer Chest of Drawers
Trainer Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 64.97 in D 21.66 in
Marieta Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
In love with this new chest of drawers from the Marieta serie. One by one or two by two. Lower than
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Marieta Chest of Drawers
Marieta Chest of Drawers
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 31.5 in
Domino Chest of Drawers
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Three-drawer chest, with a plain wooden slat in Canaletto Havana wood and bronze metal handles.
Category

2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Domino Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 52.76 in
Ada Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
In this chest of drawers, the classic design of the structure gives prominence to the color palette
Category

2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Ada Chest of Drawers
Ada Chest of Drawers
H 55.12 in W 19.69 in D 29.93 in
Ellite Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers ellite with structure in solid walnut wood, with 4 drawers with dark brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Ellite Chest of Drawers
Ellite Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Pietro Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Pietro with frame structure in metal in burnished and antiqued brass finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pietro Chest of Drawers
Pietro Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
Nina Chest of Drawers
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Our Nina chest of drawers is a upcycled 19th century Oak Louis XV commode. We preserved the basic
Category

2010s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Nina Chest of Drawers
Nina Chest of Drawers
H 94 in W 124 in D 64 in
Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Wood with Drawers and Metal Pulls
Located in Marbella, ES
Chest of drawers in lacquered wood with drawers and metal pulls.
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest Of Drawers With Central Legs, Three Drawers And Marble Top
Located in London, GB
Chest of three drawers in walnut veneer with oak details. Central leg in metal painted black and
Category

2010s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Tarius Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Tarius with wooden structure with solid walnut veneer in matte finish. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tarius Chest of Drawers
Tarius Chest of Drawers
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Empire fruit wood chest of drawers with gilt bronze hardware and ebonized columns, 19th century. No
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Empire Chest of Drawers
Empire Chest of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 51 in D 23.5 in
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage 1960s chest of drawers. A piece of furniture with clean, essential lines. The
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
High Chest of Drawers
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Machine Age deco skyscraper chest of drawers in walnut and burl; in the style of Deskey, circa
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Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Walnut

High Chest of Drawers
High Chest of Drawers
H 45 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers and Marble Top
Located in Marbella, ES
English mahogany chest of drawers with four drawers and marble top.
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
English 19th Century inlaid small chest of drawers.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 34 in D 16 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine polished walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebony trim, illustration of two winged
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 40.5 in D 20.125 in
Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A modernist chest in the style of Gio Ponti. Veneer with decorative blue drawer fronts , patinated
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modernist Chest of Drawers
Modernist Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 45 in D 22.75 in
Bosco chest of drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
this new collection. A trunk made of fillets that are drawers and a sea of moldings that surround it in
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Bosco chest of drawers
Bosco chest of drawers
H 44.1 in W 19.69 in D 33.47 in
20th Spanish Chest of Drawers with Original Hardware and carved drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A museum quality, Spanish, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Iron

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Chest And Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chest and drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all chest and drawers available were constructed with great care. Find 30490 antique and vintage chest and drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 803 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Chest and drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of chest and drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Georgian chest and drawers are of considerable interest. Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson each produced beautiful chest and drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Chest And Drawers?

Prices for chest and drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, chest and drawers begin at $1 and can go as high as $989,645, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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.

Questions About Chest And Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

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