8 Drawers Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Estonian Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Dressers
Wood, Ash, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of D...
Oak
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Palisander
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mirror
Vintage 1920s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Copper
2010s European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1720s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Metal
Antique 1870s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century German Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1820s Czech Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1840s Czech Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Antique 1780s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1780s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1780s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1780s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique 1780s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 1700s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
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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 and double chests — tallboys and highboys, which were essentially one chest on top of another — 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. 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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