$4,600
H 31 in W 36 in D 19 in
Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern decorative olive lacquer brass drop pulls small three drawer dresser bachelor
Brass
Dorothy Draper Style "Espana" 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This white lacquered 3 Drawer chest is made in the style of the Dorothy Draper "Espana" chest. It
Wood, Lacquer
$4,600
H 31 in W 30 in D 19 in
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
Brass
Custom Mirrored Neoclassical Style 3-Drawer Chest
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom mirrored three drawer chest with faceted crystal drawer pulls. Designed by
Crystal
$3,615 / item
H 49.22 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
French Red 3-Drawer Chest in Wood, Design by Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$3,800
H 34 in W 40 in D 21 in
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
Marble, Brass
$4,800
H 33 in W 39 in D 21 in
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
By Tommi Parzinger, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT Outstanding design
Brass
$6,200
H 31 in W 39 in D 20.5 in
Art Deco Black and Orange Painted 3-Drawer Chest with Beveled Front Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco style black and orange lacquered 3-drawer chest with beveled front legs and bronze sabots
Wood
$3,314 / item
H 49.22 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
French 3-Drawer Hand-Crafted Chiffonnier in Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3-drawer chiffonnier is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$6,000
H 35 in W 37 in D 19 in
Demi Lune French Louis XV Marquetry Top 3 Drawer Dresser Commode Bronze MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Demi Lune French Louis XV Marquetry Top 3 Drawer Dresser Commode Bronze MINT
Bronze
$3,800
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings For Widdicomb black lacquer 3 drawer bachelor chest narrow dresser mint.
Walnut
$4,400 / set
H 35 in W 50 in D 22 in
Pair Country French Bombay Shape Three Drawers Dressers Commodes Chests 3 Drawer
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair country French Bombay shape three drawers dressers commodes chests 3 drawer.
Maple
$6,000
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
By John Stuart, James Mont, John Widdicomb, Harvey Probber, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
$8,500
H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
By John Stuart, Herman Miller, Jens Risom, John Keal, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser. 1970s classic all
Aluminum
$9,000 / set
H 32 in W 38 in D 19 in
Pair John Stuart Refinished 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers W/ Long Brass Pull
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair John Stuart refinished 3 drawer bachelor chests dressers w/ long brass pulls.
Brass
$12,500 / set
H 33 in W 39 in D 19 in
Pair of Black & White James Mont Style Bachelor 3 Drawer Chests Mid Century MINT
By John Stuart Inc., James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Black & White James Mont Style Bachelor 3 Drawer Chests Mid Century MINT
Walnut
CF MODERN Custom Lacquered Stiletto 3 Drawer Chest
By Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
Three-drawer chest by Irwin Feld design for CF modern. Fabricated in the USA. Lacquered (as shown
Handsome 3-Drawer Chest of Drawers, French 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest with Lacquered Bone Color Pulls. Drawers Fronts with Horizontal
Mahogany, Lacquer
Sold
H 22.5 in W 34 in D 16 in
Davis Cabinet Co James Mont Ebonized Oriental Chinoiserie Lacquer 3-Drawer Chest
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Davis Cabinet Co James Mont style ebonized oriental chinoiserie lacquer 3-drawer chest. Item
Wood, Lacquer
John Stuart USA gilt and black lacquered 3-drawer chest.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1930's 3-drawer black lacquered chest with gilt-wood carvings. The front is decorated
Metal
Modern Lacquered Parchment 3-Drawer Dresser
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
This modernist glossy lacquered parchment dresser with 3 drawers in the Jacques Adnet style
Parchment Paper
Mirrored Diamond Front 3-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
Single mirrored 3-drawer chest with diamond front accent on the center drawer, and black satin
Brass
Sold
H 35.5 in W 42 in D 18.5 in
White Furniture Co. 1940s Brown Lacquered 3-Drawer Chest with Gilt Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
with reeded detailing; the top drawer fitted with a removable tray; White Furniture Co. est. 1881
Wood
A Chic French Black Lacquered 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chic French 1940's black lacquered 3-drawer commode with brass capped feet and pulls; in the
Dorothy Draper 3 Drawer Lacquered Commode for Heritage Henredon
By Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
The iconic chest designer Dorothy Draper created for Heritage Henredon. Branded: "Heritage
Brass
1970's French Tortoise Lacquer & Brass 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Hanover, MA
Swanky mod three drawer dresser from France circa 1970's in faux tortoise shell and brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 53.94 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco 1940s Cream Italian Parchment and Black Lacquer 3 Large Drawer Commode
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful Italian 1940s Art Deco cream parchment and black lacquer commode with 3 large
Parchment Paper, Lacquer
Pair of Baker Louis XVI Directoire Style Mahogany 3 Drawer Commodes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
this sophisticated pair of Louis XVI Directoire style three-drawer commodes from the renowned Milling
Metal
Dorothy Draper Espana Chest
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 3 drawer black lacquer " Espana" chest of drawers with garved and gilded drawer fronts
Gold Leaf, Brass
Dorothy Draper Viennese chest
Located in Chicago, IL
3 drawer chest in original green lacquer with brass ring pulls. Designed by Dorothy Draper
Wood
Sold
H 21.25 in W 25.5 in D 16.15 in
1970 Italian Vintage Brass Black Lacquer 3-Drawer Pair of Nightstands/Sidetables
By Studio A
Located in New York, NY
"An especially marvelous find!" 1970s one-of-a-kind black lacquered 3-drawer chest nightstands/side
Brass
Sold
H 14 in W 7 in D 12.75 in
Miniature Neoclassical Style Jewelry Box Chest on Stand Wood 3 Drawer Iron Base
Located in Dayton, OH
Three drawer table top jewelry box or storage chest. Neoclassical or Napoleonic style with gold and
Wrought Iron
Italian Bombe Olive Wood 3-Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Outstanding version of Italian bombe 3-drawer chest in patched olive burl wood.
Olive
Pair of Art Deco Style Burl 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Art Deco Style chest. They're made of a burl wood and have 3 drawers
Burl, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch 3-Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest dresser by Paul McCobb. Sculptural carved wood handles.
Birch
Sold
H 34 in W 24 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Chests / Night Stands Planner Group for Winchendon, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of three drawer solid maple cabinets with original aluminum ring pulls that rest on separate
Maple, Lacquer
Sold
H 35 in W 50 in D 22 in
Bow Front Burl Wood 3 Drawer Carved Bombay Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
By Berkey & Gay Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow front burl wood 3 drawer carved bombay chest of drawers dresser commode mint.
Burl
Victorian Petite Rosewood Commode 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Port Jervis, NY
C1860 Rosewood 3 drawer commode / dresser. Great for a small area, bath entry or guest bedroom. All
Rosewood
Sold
H 27.5 in W 27.25 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Italian 3 Drawer Hand Crafted Bombe Commodes Night Tables, C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant 3 drawer Rococo style bombe chests perfect for bedside or a living room. Created from
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid Century V Shape Leg 4 Doors Compartments 3 Drawer Credenza Buffet Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
James Mont influence walnut Mid-Century Modern credenza cabinet sideboard with figural pulls V shape legs 4 doors compartment and three top drawers.
Walnut
Pair of Lacquered 3-Drawer Chests
Located in New York, NY
With curved steel feet/bases.
Brass, Steel
An Italian Modern Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
overall in black lacquer with 3 drawers with shaped geometric pulls on canted block feet
Wood, Lacquer
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Black Lacquered 3-Drawer Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Northbrook, IL
Lacquered Finish with Signature Brass Ring Pull Hardware. 3-Drawers. On Casters. This Beautiful and
Brass
Gorgeous John Stuart 3 Drawer Chest/Commode in Black Lacquer
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome John Stuart 3 drawer chest restored in black lacquer, circa 1940's. Fabulous solid brass
Brass
Victorian Bamboo and Lacquer 3 Drawer Chest, England, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Bamboo and Lacquer Three-Drawer Chest with Top, Sides, and Drawers Ornamented in a
An Italian Modern Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Hollywood, FL
overall in black lacquer with nickel hardware on a plinth with square tapering legs
Nickel
18th Century English Japanned 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century English Japanned 3-drawer chest with raised lacquer decoration of fanciful and exotic
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb White Lacquer 3 Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb 3 drawer white lacquer Planner group dresser ca.1950 in pristine refinished condition
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb White Lacquer 3 Drawer Dressers
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb 3 drawer white lacquer Planner group dresser ca.1950 in pristine refinished condition
Brass
Red Lacquer 3 Drawer Side Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Chinese red lacquered 3 drawer side chest. Wonderful for use as a bedside chest or as an
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 drawer commode ca. 1950's.Solid maple construction fully restored in a
Brass
Pair of Draper Espana Chest of Drawers
By Dorothy Draper
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Dorothy Draper 3 drawer chest in black lacquer with gold trim
Brass
Contemporary Chest of Drawers
Located in East Hampton, NY
Contemporary 3 Drawer lacquered chest with brass hardware
Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid 20thC. Italian Black Lacquered 3 Drawer Chest in Arts and Crafts Style
American Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
3-drawer chest of drawers black lacquer with gold detailing and bronze handles on a shaped plinth
Bronze
Widdicomb Modern Three Drawer with Cream Handles
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome Widdicomb three (3) drawer chest. Restored in black lacquer to provide the needed contrast
Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in East Hampton, NY
Contemporary Black Lacquered 3 Drawer Chest (1 available in black and 2 available in red, priced
Brass
$447
H 18 in W 18 in D 4 in
Schumacher Hothouse Flowers Tree of Life Mineral Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher, Celerie Kemble
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Tree of Life pattern with a twist. In collaboration with Celerie Kemble, the dramatically scaled print combines stylized exotic motifs with an au courant palette. Featured ...
Linen
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$771 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 8.27 in
1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Flushmount Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 20 Maxi Bulb Flush mounts designed by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s. Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown color. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
Brass
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
$985 / item
H 8.25 in W 5.29 in D 5.79 in
ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
ALLA WALL SCONCE Featuring a Calacatta Marble backplate and delicate chain inspired by Christian Dior’s luxurious pearl earrings, the Alla Wall Sconce delivers a harmonious blend of...
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Bronze
$750
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom This is an absolutely gorgeous piece of coral that looks beautiful from multiple angles. As with all coral...
Coral
$3,858
H 41.74 in W 40.75 in D 20.28 in
18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Fold-down flap with hidden drawers, secret compartment and writing interior Four larger drawers on the lower part of the front. Beautiful brass fittings, working lock and keys inc...
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) Dim...
Bouclé, Maple
Serge Castella Chandelier, circa 2000, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Large "Spring" chandelier by Serge Castella Custom-made Signed and numbered Metal and plaster France, circa 2000 Excellent condition. Serge Castella Interiors focuses on Antiques, ...
Metal
$5,305Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 58.27 in D 14.97 in
Travertine Console Table inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Made from high-quality travertine. This console can be customised in your requested dimensions. 2 x dome-topped pedestals are an sculpture in themselves. Rounded-edge tops appear to ...
Travertine
$1,567 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
$4,286
H 40.16 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a rectangular grey painted top with serpentine front, sitting above four conforming ...
Oak
$3,000Sale Price|38% Off
H 81.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable statement piece that captures the artistry and elegance of 19th to early 20th century...
Walnut
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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