Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
19th Century Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Walnut
1860s British Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood
1860s English High Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Satin, Birch, Satinwood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood
1860s British Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood
19th Century British Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
1850s British High Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Walnut
Early 1900s Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Birch
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Other
1840s British Early Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Brass
Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Oak, Pine
19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Hardwood
19th Century English Early Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Oak
1860s English High Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Walnut
1880s Scottish Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mahogany, Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood, Paint
1880s English High Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Maple
Late 19th Century French Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Rosewood
19th Century Irish Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Walnut
1890s Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Marble, Ormolu
1770s English Georgian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Ironstone, Hardwood
Late 19th Century British Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mahogany, Pine
1880s Scottish Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Walnut
1880s British Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Marble
19th Century European Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Hardwood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Paper
19th Century English Early Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Hardwood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Scottish Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Ash
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Hardwood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Antler, Hide
18th Century European Gothic Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century European Gothic Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Brass
1860s English Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Mahogany
1880s British Victorian Large Victorian Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
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.