Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
1770s Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Brass
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Pine
19th Century Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Brass
19th Century Northern Irish Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Wood
18th Century Irish George II Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
1780s Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
19th Century Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
18th Century Irish George II Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
1690s Irish William and Mary Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Holly, Oak, Ebony, Bone
1790s Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
18th Century Irish George II Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
1780s Irish Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
Early 1900s Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Brass
1860s English Campaign Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Hardwood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Hardwood
Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Brass
18th Century Irish George II Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Brass
Late 19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Brass
Late 19th Century Irish Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Brass
Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
1880s English Campaign Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Hardwood
Mid-17th Century Charles II Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Oak, Bone
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Brass
Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
1830s Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
1830s Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
18th Century Irish George II Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Satinwood
18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century American American Classical Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Cherry, Poplar, Pine
1780s Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Satinwood, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Irish George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Brass
19th Century European Victorian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Hardwood
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
1710s Queen Anne Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Marble
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Walnut
19th Century Irish Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
1760s Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany, Wood
1780s Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
1730s Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
Late 17th Century English Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
1720s English George I Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chest Of Drawers Ireland
Lacquer
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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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