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French Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
French walnut four-drawer chest, with drawers that are bookmatched with rare burled walnut. The
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Antique 1840s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
French Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
H 33 in W 41 in D 19 in
French Pine Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
French pine four-drawer chest has the original working lock and key, and the top edge has bull nose
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Antique 1860s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Pine Four-Drawer Chest
French Pine Four-Drawer Chest
H 32.75 in W 44.5 in D 19.5 in
Inlaid French Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid French four-drawer chest, with the top and drawers inlaid with ebony and boxwood barber pole
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Antique Early 1800s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Inlaid French Four-Drawer Chest
Inlaid French Four-Drawer Chest
H 40.75 in W 47 in D 19.5 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Four Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
Heltborg Mobler Danish Modern Rosewood-Veneered Mahogany Four Drawer Chest, with brushed steel
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20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

English Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany four drawer chest, the top has beautiful swirl grain, color and patina, the flat
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Antique 1830s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
English Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
H 43.25 in W 46.5 in D 18.88 in
English Oak Carved Four Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Oak Carved Four Drawer Chest, has a dentil cornice and frieze. The drawers depict carved
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Cherry Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This four-drawer chest or commode is made of French cherry. The top is 23" deep with only two
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Antique 1830s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Cherry Four-Drawer Chest
French Cherry Four-Drawer Chest
H 36.5 in W 50.75 in D 23.13 in
18th Century New England Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century New England mahogany four drawer chest with bracket feet and original hardware. Two
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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Annville, PA
An outstanding mahogany four drawer chest that is as at home in the bedroom as it would be in a
Category

2010s Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
H 38 in W 40 in D 22 in
Four Drawer Chest by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll & Drake, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of four drawer chests designed by Florence Knoll, 1948 for Knoll International.
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Mid-20th Century North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

19th Century English Oakwood Four-Drawer Chest with Bronze Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English oakwood four-drawer chest with bronze fittings.
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Circa 1900 Walnut Victorian Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian style four-drawer chest, unbranded. Walnut with a light color finish
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Pair Swedish Painted Four Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Swedish four drawer chests with antique white painted finish. Details include top drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Paul Frankl Four-Drawer Chests for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
HOLIDAY SALE 27 November through 15 December 2023 Pair of 1950s four-drawer chests with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Parchment Fitted Four Drawer Chest Signed N.E. Corengia
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Art Deco four drawer chest with rounded front and covered in parchment with fitted
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Goatskin

1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Four Drawer Chest with Two Bottom Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish bamboo and rattan four drawer chest with two bottom shelves.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Classic Four Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Strong, stately, and in the Husk finish, the chest takes on a classic antique feeling. Perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Classic Four Drawer Chest
Classic Four Drawer Chest
H 36 in W 36 in D 20 in
Early 19th Century George III Bachelor’s Flame Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III bachelor’s flame mahogany four-drawer chest with pull-out writing
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Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Four Drawer Chest by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful matched pair of four-drawer chests by Harvey Probber. Constructed from mahogany, teak
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

American Neoclassic Bird's Eye Maple Four Drawer Chest, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic four drawer chest in the French Restoration taste. The case employs both solid
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Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of ...

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Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine

Hand-carved French Blonde Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th C early 20th C. hand carved French Oak Provincial serpentine four drawer chest. The
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Oak

English 1810s Georgian Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest with Macassar Ebony
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period geometric front four-drawer chest from the early 19th century, made of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Four Drawer Chest with Brass Corners
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 20th Century Kennedy For Harrods Military Campaign four drawer chest with brass corners, tooled
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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Style Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Sheraton Style Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian style walnut four-drawer chest from the 20th century with carved legs. This
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20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen Four Drawer Chest by FM Mobler, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1960s four drawer chest in rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, Denmark. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Stunning Rosewood Falster Four-Drawer Chest Dresser Made in Denmark
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning rosewood Falster four-drawer chest dresser made in Denmark, beautiful book matched grain
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Swedish Gustavian Style Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 4 drawer Swedish Gustavian chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Classic Four Drawer Chest - Gray Wash
Located in Westwood, NJ
Strong, stately, and in the Grey Moonskin finish, the chest takes on a classic antique feeling
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood Four-Drawer Chest with Foliage Themed Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo-Indian style four-drawer chest with foliage-themed bone inlaid décor. With a design as
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood Four-Drawer Chest with Foliage Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo-Indian style four-drawer chest with foliage-themed bone inlaid décor. This Anglo-Indian
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany bow front chest with four drawers having bone diamond form escutcheons and later
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Four Drawer Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform bench with four drawer chest. 4690 Platform bench 68" in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautiful original handles are a highlight of this terrific early oak dresser. Note the articulated ogee feet and charming keyholes. The smooth patinated top and the gentle moulded e...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
H 35.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
Miniature Swedish Four-Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature four-drawer Swedish chest with original paint and glass knobs.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Miniature Swedish Four-Drawer Chest
Miniature Swedish Four-Drawer Chest
H 18.5 in W 18.25 in D 8.75 in
Marble Top Four Drawer Chest with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century fine quality chest of mahogany with a black leathered marble top over four beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Sheraton Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton mahogany chest with graduated cock beaded drawers. The case top bears
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Midcentury Italian Brass and Rosewood Four Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of brass and rosewood chests date from the 1970s. Each chest has four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Empire Style Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Empire style chest of drawers, unbranded. Solid mahogany with classic Empire styling
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Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Period Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare period Gustavian chest of drawers in remarkable condition. Very well-crafted, layers of paint
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Bachelor Four Drawer Chests Dressers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Vintage Four-Drawer Chest with Caramel Patina and Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A beautiful Chinese vintage four-drawer dresser chest from the mid 20th century with warm caramel
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This traditional, antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Poitou region of France, circa 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Austrian 1870s Biedermeier Style Four-Drawer Chest with Bookmarked Birch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with birch veneer and
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Birch

Blue Gray Serpentine Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
, divided top drawer. Raised on bracket feet.
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Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Four-Drawer Chest R03A Vintage Elm Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Description: Same frame as desk B03, the sides of the drawers form the sides of the cabinet. Manufactured by Pierre Chapo. Materials: Vintage Elm.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Four-Drawer Chest R03A Vintage Elm Pierre Chapo
Four-Drawer Chest R03A Vintage Elm Pierre Chapo
H 28.75 in W 35.04 in D 20.87 in
Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The Chest with book matched flame mahogany drawer fronts with great color, refined round brass drawer
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Blond Four Drawer Chests with Round Brass Hardware
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached mahogany four drawer bachelors chests with round brass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Mango Wood Four-Drawer Chest with Floral Themed Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo Indian style mango wood chest with four drawers, floral themed bone inlay and bone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or den with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bamboo and Wicker Four Drawer Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The chest is a multi-functional piece. Will fit with any form of decor, in any room.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Early 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
four bracket feet. Placed anywhere in your home, this English oak chest, circa 1800 will noticeably
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Michael Taylor Four Drawer Chests in Elm Wood
Located in Hudson, NY
Made by Baker Furniture.
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Mid-20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

French Deco Era Four Drawer Mahogany Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French four drawer chest in mahogany features brass trim and hardware, turned front
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Deco Era Four Drawer Mahogany Chest
French Deco Era Four Drawer Mahogany Chest
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 15.75 in
Edmond Spence Chest of Drawers
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in San Francisco, CA
A four drawer chest in birch, known as the "Wave" chest.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Edmond Spence Chest of Drawers
Edmond Spence Chest of Drawers
H 29 in W 24 in D 14 in
Chest from Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Unusual four drawer chest from Sweden with painted columns, 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest from Sweden, 19th C.
Chest from Sweden, 19th C.
H 35.04 in W 37.8 in D 19.69 in
Large antique 1920s burr Walnut Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine and stylish large antique, English burr walnut veneered, 1920s four drawer chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Original Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Moderne style, four-drawer chest. Features a deep surround of beveled detailing. Original finish.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Grain Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers, missing inlay on some knobs, beautiful grain
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
H 54.5 in W 47 in D 20 in
Late 18th Century American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well figured American walnut Four drawer chest Supported by high bracket feet Early open bale brass
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chest...

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Brass

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Four Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the four drawer chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each four drawer chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. If you’re shopping for a four drawer chest, we have 464 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect four drawer chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right four drawer chest, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made four drawer chest over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Baker Furniture Company and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Four Drawer Chest?

Prices for a four drawer chest start at $375 and top out at $38,500 with the average selling for $3,610.

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 Four Drawer Chest
  • 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 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 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 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.

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