19th Century FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS mahogany and fruit wood with geometric macheterie.
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19th Century French Chest Bath Vanity
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century French chest of drawers with ornate brass pulls feels fresh and functional again with addition of Turkish Carrera matte top with undermount sink, and 10" backsplash.
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Antique 1840s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, Antique Charm
$5,916Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, Antique Charm
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant 19th-century French chest of drawers combines practicality with antique charm.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a beautiful little French chest! For a small piece this chest carries itself well. It has a lovely patina that shows up the natural detail of the wood. The front shows t...
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Antique 1820s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak chest of drawers from France with a beveled edge around the top, following down to simple paneled sides and two over three drawers in the front of the case, all with...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in the South West of France, this unique chest of drawers was made in poplarwood and hazelnut twig.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Twig, Poplar
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Love the red faded paint on this French ash and poplarwood chest of drawers, in very good condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar, Ash
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job with veneer and the front of this chest is no exception .
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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a nice looking late 19 century French chest. especially like the recessed appearance of the drawers as they’ve applied some molding around the perimeter to give it a thr...
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Antique 1890s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful French chest of drawers, dating to the mid 1800s. The mahogany wood has soft warm tones and is accented by the ornamental brass knobs and key holes. The black mar...
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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century French Chest with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
French chest of drawers with faux marble top. Hand-carved detail with raised moulding on drawer facing. The chest is painted in an antiqued white finish. Drawer pulls are in an antiq...
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A large French chest of drawers Louis XVI style, in walnut wood. The chest of drawers is of a simple style, with three large drawers, the sides have ribbed decoration with gilded int...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Primitive Travail Populaire Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century French chest that doubles as a versatile bench.
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Empire Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French chest of drawers! The walnut wood is a gorgeous auburn tone with little ornamentation, but beautiful patina that is professionally French poli...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Chest With Marble
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French chest of drawers with white marble top!
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Vintage 1920s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered.
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Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This Louis Philippe commode is a classic 19th-century French chest of drawers, known for its clean lines and understated elegance.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
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Bronze
19th Century French Painted Wood Chest with Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood, raised two-drawer chest from the 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
19th Century French Bath Vanity
$7,975 / item
19th Century French Bath Vanity
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century French chest of drawers with ornate brass pulls feels fresh and functional again with addition of Turkish Carrera top with undermount sink.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Side Chest w/Orig. Black Marble & Brass Accents, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French three-drawer side chest with original marble top from the 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French rustic chest of drawers in solid oak with 3 drawers, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chest of drawers / oak / Rustic / Mid-century / French A mid 19th century French chest of drawers with three large drawers.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th C. French Walnut Commode with Clean Lines & Elaborate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French cleanly-designed, rich walnut wood, chest of drawers from the 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handsome French Neoclassical Raised Commode w/Two-Tone Finish, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer chest from the 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers or Console Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century French chest of drawers or console table crafted in oak.
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...
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Brass
French 19 th century mahogany chest with marquetry inlay
Located in Houston, TX
This fine chest is made of the finest mahogany with satin wood veneers. It has one shallow Drawer with two deeper drawers. The marquetry on the front of the cabinet is designed as An...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with its original marble top from the 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
A French Pine Chest of Drawers with Painted Top, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 19th-century French chest of drawers combines rustic simplicity with elegant presence.
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Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Materials
Pine
French Provincial Dresser with Mirror in Distressed Rococo Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming 19th century French chest of drawers with attached mirror, crafted in a French Provincial style, likely dating to the mid-to-late 1800s.
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...
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Wood, Paint
French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period chest with its original marble top from the early 19th century.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble
French chest louis XVI style mahogany chest with marble top 19 th c
Located in Houston, TX
This chest is very well crafted in fine mahogany with a drawer that Has a desm inside that Pulls out. It is centered under the marble top and has two drawers on each side. It has two...
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Rural Primitive Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century rural primitive chest that features a weathered patina that reflects its age and history, making it a truly unique piece. The chest offers a spacious storage compartment...
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Rustic Rural Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century rustic wooden chest exudes rustic charm with its timeworn patina and sturdy, handcrafted construction. Crafted from aged wood, it features a rugged, utilitarian des...
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19 th century night stands/cabinets marble top
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of kidney shaped table/cabinets are made of fine burr walnut with Lovely floral and foliate designs in a basket. They have porcelain plaques In a wedgewood type design. The...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
19th Century French Painted Commode Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite 19th century French Painted Chest Commode. Features black and gray marble top, four drawers with iron ring pulls, standing on bun feet.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Wood
French Neo‑Renaissance Oak Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A richly carved expression of 19th‑century French historicism, this neo‑Renaissance oak blanket chest brings together the drama, symbolism, and sculptural craftsmanship that defined ...
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century French marble top chest with canter corners, shaped marble top and French feet.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Baker’s Dough Chest (“Pétrin”), France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large baker’s dough chest crafted from solid walnut, featuring a trapezoidal storage compartment concealed beneath a hinged tabletop. The lower section includes three drawers for add...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th century marble-topped mahogany chest of drawers with applied bronze decoration on body.
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Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
$4,476Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Provincial oak chest of drawers showcases the graceful curves and refined ornamentation characteristic of provincial craftsmanship.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Patinated Wood Chest Of Drawers
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Patinated Wood Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Patinated Wood Chest of Drawers is a beautiful example of rustic provincial design, showcasing both function and character.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A solid wood chest, France, 19th century. The rectangular form with a hinged lid and iron lock plate, raised on thick plank supports.
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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century French Single Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century single chest of drawers with a banded top which has a beveled and carved decorated edge, following down to elegantly paneled sides over a scalloped skirt. The case ...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French 19 th walnut commode with interior drawers, blush marble top
Located in Houston, TX
The beautiful marquetry work on this Commode makes It exceptional. The foliate Scrollwork adds depth and intricate interest. Two doors open to the interior to two Large drawers for ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A small 19th century French studded and cloth-bound chest.
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Antique 19th Century European Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Painted Chest on Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Attractive yet practical 19th Century French painted chest on stand. This elegant piece has plenty of storage in its various working drawers that are decorated with its original bras...
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
We present a rare and elegantly sophisticated Louis XV - Louis XVI Transition style chinoiserie black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in ...
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful chest of drawers. This is an amazing antique piece made of fruitwood. It has a classic design with fluted pilasters on the sides and a stepped top edge. The chest includes ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th century French Louis Phillipe chest with book matched mahogany
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French Louis Phillipe period chest of drawers with book matched mahogany drawers.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its size makes it very versatile to use in any capacity!
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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Buffet Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated buffet chest.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th century blanket chest
$706Sale Price|75% Off
19th century blanket chest
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
magnificent patina for this chest, all the ironwork was made by hand, the top of the chest shows significant traces of wear and tear, see photos in Europe, until the end of the Ren...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Campaign Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers feels remarkably modern despite its age.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of ...
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Walnut
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous full sized 19th century French faux bamboo 4 drawer chest with original black marble top.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important French mid-19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood and Kingwood two drawer chest.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Empire Solid Walnut Chest / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
19th Century French Empire Commode from France. Made of walnut, the wood has been finished with a lustrous French polish, it has four drawers with beautiful Harward.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
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19th Century French Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century French chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and metal, every 19th century French chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century French chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 19th century French chest bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Empire hallmarks is very popular. François Linke, Paul Sormani and Henry Dasson each produced at least one beautiful 19th century French chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a 19th Century French Chest?
Prices for a 19th century French chest start at $288 and top out at $435,000 with the average selling for $4,676.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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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