Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
20th Century Italian Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Beech
1960s French Hollywood Regency Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Cherry
1940s American Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Ash
Late 20th Century American Regency Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
1980s American Neoclassical Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Mirror, Wood
1950s North American Louis XVI Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Silver
20th Century German Industrial Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Other Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Pine
20th Century American Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Wood, Leather
1970s Italian Post-Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass, Gold Leaf
20th Century Anglo Raj Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Federal Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Mahogany
1980s North American Georgian Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Mahogany
1980s North American Georgian Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Mahogany
1980s American Post-Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Empire Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass
1940s American Art Deco Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Enamel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Poplar
1990s American Campaign Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Mahogany
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Silver Leaf
20th Century American Campaign Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Wood
1950s American Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Silver Leaf
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Ash, Glass
1930s French Art Deco Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Chrome
20th Century American Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Metal, Silver
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Wood
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass
1950s American Hollywood Regency Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Walnut
1990s English Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
1980s Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
1980s French Empire Revival Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Ormolu
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass
1960s Italian Space Age Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Wood, Parchment Paper
1980s Empire Revival Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Bronze, Chrome
20th Century German Baroque Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Wood
1960s Anglo-Indian Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass, Silver Leaf, Nickel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Oak
1930s French Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
1940s American Art Deco Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Silver Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Birch
1970s American Hollywood Regency Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Animal Skin
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Silver Vintage Chest of Drawers
Brass
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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.
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