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Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Cherrywood Commodes
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Cherrywood Commodes

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Cherrywood Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The lower apron of the pieces echoes the shaping of the moulded top and each commode stands on turned, tapered baluster legs. A very striking pair of commodes!

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Commode

Materials

Cherry

Late 18th Century Walnut Bombé Commode
Late 18th Century Walnut Bombé Commode

Late 18th Century Walnut Bombé Commode

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century three drawer walnut bombé commode, with steel handles and escutcheons. Probably made in the Bordeaux region of south-western France.  

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay
19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay

19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay, 3 sliding drawers and shaped feet.

Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commode

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demi-lune Commode
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demi-lune Commode

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demi-lune Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

A charming 19th-century Swedish Gustavian demilune commode distinguished by its elegant proportions, richly veined rouge marble top, and beautifully cast bronze mounts.

Category

1880s Swedish Antique Commode

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Ebonized Louis Philippe Commode
19th Century French Ebonized Louis Philippe Commode

19th Century French Ebonized Louis Philippe Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century French Ebonized Louis Philippe Commode is a luxurious and elegant piece of furniture that adds a touch of antique charm to any living space.

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century French Walnut Commode
Early 19th Century French Walnut Commode

Early 19th Century French Walnut Commode

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 19th century French walnut bow front commode, the shaped moulded edge top above two deep drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons, the drawer fronts having heart sha...

Category

1820s French Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Maison Krieger Commode
19th Century French Maison Krieger Commode

19th Century French Maison Krieger Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French signed Maison Krieger Louis XVI commode. Original marble top with the finest quality gilt bronze details.

Category

19th Century Louis XVI Antique Commode

Materials

Bronze

Unique, Flip-Top, Inlaid Italian Commode
Unique, Flip-Top, Inlaid Italian Commode

Unique, Flip-Top, Inlaid Italian Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved and beautifully inlaid, three-drawer, walnut and fruitwood Tuscan commode with a keyed, hinged, flip top. The drawers featuring whimsical scenes of a herald blowing a tru...

Category

1820s Italian Antique Commode

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode
18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode

18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century Swedish Rococo serpentine front commode with three drawers, below tapering to a decorative carved apron and cabriolet legs.

Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commode

Materials

Wood

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Orleans, LA

The top drawer slides to reveal a green baize writing surface, adding to the functionality of the exquisitely crafted commode. The talent and genius of Thomas Chippendale’s designs ...

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Commode

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode
French Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode

French Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant and architectural, this French Directoire neoclassical commode brings together the disciplined line of the period with materials of real substance and quality.

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Commode

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Chic, 19th Century, Neoclassical Ebonized Commode
Chic, 19th Century, Neoclassical Ebonized Commode

Chic, 19th Century, Neoclassical Ebonized Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved and finished, Northern Italian, three-drawer Neoclassical commode with white, Carrara marble top above pilaster fore-legs trimmed in silver gilt.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode

Materials

Carrara Marble

C18th century style Swedish painted small commode
C18th century style Swedish painted small commode

C18th century style Swedish painted small commode

Located in London, GB

Great C18th style diminutive size painted Swedish commode it has an undulating bow front with four useful drawers and has been painted over time in a mid blue grey.

Category

1890s Swedish Baroque Antique Commode

Materials

Oak

19th c. German Biedermeier Black Walnut Commode
19th c. German Biedermeier Black Walnut Commode

19th c. German Biedermeier Black Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a rare and valuable 19th-century German Biedermeier black walnut commode, a type of dresser or chest of drawers. As an antique, it holds historical significance and i...

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Mahogany & Grey Marble Top Commode
19th Century French Mahogany & Grey Marble Top Commode

19th Century French Mahogany & Grey Marble Top Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fabulous example of a mid-19th Century French flame mahogany commode. With original grey marble top. Circa 1860.

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Commode
Late 18th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Commode

Late 18th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Commode

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Gustavian-Style Painted Commode A Swedish commode in the Gustavian style, featuring a gently curved front, panelled drawers and turned feet.

Category

1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Commode
Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Commode

Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Commode

Located in Charleston, SC

Early 18th century Louis XIV Period commode with three large drawers, reeded side post, on carved feet.

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commode

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Baroque Walnut Three Drawer Commode
18th Century Baroque Walnut Three Drawer Commode

18th Century Baroque Walnut Three Drawer Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

A 18th century Baroque three drawer commode. Beautiful walnut veneer and boxwood inlays embellish this exquisite German baroque chest of drawers.

Category

Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English Regency Ebonized Commodes
Pair of English Regency Ebonized Commodes

Pair of English Regency Ebonized Commodes

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Regency style ebonized 2 grill door commodes with brass inlay and satinwood trim (PRICED AS Pair).

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Commode

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Three Drawer Commode C1890
Antique Victorian Walnut Three Drawer Commode C1890

Antique Victorian Walnut Three Drawer Commode C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Walnut Three Drawer Commode C1890 Measures - 33.5"H x 30.25"W x 16.5"D A fine antique Victorian commode crafted from walnut features three spacious drawers with rou...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Commode
French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Commode

French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

French Louis XV style tulipwood commode, circa 1930s, the veined rouge marble atop a conforming case fitted with three drawers, the front decorated with parquetry inlaids, raised on ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode

Materials

Wood

Pair of Nikifor Vasilyev Marquetry Commodes
Pair of Nikifor Vasilyev Marquetry Commodes

Pair of Nikifor Vasilyev Marquetry Commodes

Located in London, GB

An exceptional pair of Russian panoramic marquetry commodes by Nikifor Vasilyev, St. Petersburg, circa 1780.

Category

18th Century Antique Commode

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple, Oak, Harewood

Exceptional French Kingwood Marquetry Commode, c. 1870
Exceptional French Kingwood Marquetry Commode, c. 1870

Exceptional French Kingwood Marquetry Commode, c. 1870

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very finely crafted French transitional commode, circa 1870, decorated in reverse diamond matched Kingwood with delicate ribbon marquetry above delicate ebonized stringing.

Category

1870s French Antique Commode

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Ormolu-mounted Commode
Louis XV Style Ormolu-mounted Commode

Louis XV Style Ormolu-mounted Commode

Located in Palm Beach, FL

French marquetry inlaid Louis XV style bois satine', kingwood and amaranth double drawer commode showing stemmed floral entwining design with red and pink variegated marble top and b...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode

Materials

Kingwood

French Charles X Commode with Silver Inlay
French Charles X Commode with Silver Inlay

French Charles X Commode with Silver Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 19th century French Charles X blonde oak commode with silver inlay. A late‑19th‑century French Charles X commode in blonde oak with silver inlay is a rare and exceptionally eleg...

Category

19th Century Antique Commode

Materials

Oak

18th Century German Baroque Sauteuse Commode
18th Century German Baroque Sauteuse Commode

18th Century German Baroque Sauteuse Commode

Located in Forney, TX

A unique signed original Baroque Sauteuse commode from the 18th century. Exceptionally executed, this elegant German mid-sized walnut cabinet presents with absolutely beautiful inlay...

Category

18th Century Baroque Antique Commode

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl

Painted 18th Century Pastiglia Italian Commode
Painted 18th Century Pastiglia Italian Commode

Painted 18th Century Pastiglia Italian Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Commode, having a faux mabre molded top, on conforming case, its three stacked drawers flanked by stiles, all decorated with pastiglia scrollwork and foliate, similarly embellished s...

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Commode

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fine example of a 19th Century French Louis Philippe burr walnut commode with marble top. In excellent condition with restored drawer linings and in very good working order.

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Rosewood Marquetry Commode
French Louis XV Style Rosewood Marquetry Commode

French Louis XV Style Rosewood Marquetry Commode

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Late 19th-century French Louis XV–style commode in solid rosewood with finely executed marquetry and a shaped marble top.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode

Materials

Bronze

French Bombe shaped antique commode with marquetry
French Bombe shaped antique commode with marquetry

French Bombe shaped antique commode with marquetry

Located in Houston, TX

This commode has exceptional marquetry inlay in a foliate And floral design on all sides.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century French Transitional Mahogany Commode
19th Century French Transitional Mahogany Commode

19th Century French Transitional Mahogany Commode

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning, finely detailed transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style, mahogany inlaid chest of drawers commode. Born in France durning the second half of the 19th century, the wonderf...

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

French Transitional Marquetry Commode with Ormolu Mounts
French Transitional Marquetry Commode with Ormolu Mounts

French Transitional Marquetry Commode with Ormolu Mounts

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This French Transitional style (a blend of the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles) commode, featuring a subtle breakfront design beneath a shaped marble top, beautifully curved sides, and...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode
Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode

Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode Early 19th Century The rectangular faux marble top with outset square corners, above a conforming case fitted with three long...

Category

Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Commode

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Empire Commode with Painted Finish
French 19th Century Empire Commode with Painted Finish

French 19th Century Empire Commode with Painted Finish

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A 19th-century French Empire commode has been given new life with a painted finish and beautiful faux marble detailing.

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Commode

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Commode
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Commode

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Commode

Located in Houston, TX

This commode is painted with a Neoclassical horse and chariot theme.

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commode

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode

19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French Louis XV style commode. Stunning 19th century French Louis XV style 2 drawer commode with hoof feet, bronze hardware and a Breche d’Alp marble top.

Category

1870s European Louis XV Antique Commode

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI style commode in mahogany and amaranth
Louis XVI style commode in mahogany and amaranth

Louis XVI style commode in mahogany and amaranth

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Louis XVI style commode in mahogany with mahogany and amaranth veneer.

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Walnut and Ebony Biedermeier Commode
19th Century Walnut and Ebony Biedermeier Commode

19th Century Walnut and Ebony Biedermeier Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is 19th century walnut and ebony Biedermeier commode. This piece holds historical value and craftsmanship that is unparalleled.

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode
French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode

French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

French Louis XVI period commode featuring exquisite geometric parquetry inlay and a richly veined demilune Breche marble top.

Category

Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commode

Materials

Marble

19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France

19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France

Located in High Point, NC

Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France. The top is made from lovely black and white marble with loads of matrix.

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode

Materials

Marble

English Georgian Mahogany Commode ca. 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Commode ca. 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Commode ca. 1800

Located in MILL, NL

Mahogany chest of drawers / chest of drawers. Original from England. Georgian period, ca. 1800. Sleek design. With original back panel. Beautiful colour and patina. Dimensions: 89W ...

Category

Early 1800s Antique Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Parquetry Commode in the Neoclassic Manner
Antique French Parquetry Commode in the Neoclassic Manner

Antique French Parquetry Commode in the Neoclassic Manner

Located in New York, NY

Antique French parquetry commode in the Neoclassic manner featuring two drawers on elegantly tapered legs.

Category

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commode

Materials

Wood

Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers

Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Pomona, CA

An Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Dresser An Empire Chest of Drawers from the period (1820). Flame mahogany front and fitted with gilded escutcheons, pillar ends, and classical f...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Marble

18th C. French Louis XV Serpentine Commode
18th C. French Louis XV Serpentine Commode

18th C. French Louis XV Serpentine Commode

Located in East Point, GA

This 18th century French Louis XV commode, just over four feet in width, will make a splendid addition to your living room, dining room, or bedroom!

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode

Materials

Brass

19th Century French White Marble Topped Painted Commode
19th Century French White Marble Topped Painted Commode

19th Century French White Marble Topped Painted Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French painted commode with original marble top. Circa 1850.

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Paint

Louis XVI 18th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Louis XVI 18th Century French Fruitwood Commode

Louis XVI 18th Century French Fruitwood Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 18th Century French fruitwood 3 drawer commode with a thick marble top. 1790

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode

Materials

Marble, Brass

Swedish Gustavian Period 18th Century Painted Commode
Swedish Gustavian Period 18th Century Painted Commode

Swedish Gustavian Period 18th Century Painted Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A spectacular three-drawer commode from Sweden, circa 1790, that alludes to a Louis XVI influence met with the pared-down Nordic sensibility of both culture and time period.

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode

Materials

Brass

Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode
Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode

Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode

Located in Troy, NY

Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode of petit size, Rococo style, serpentine shape, on cabriole legs with wo drawers.

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode

18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Charming 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Crossbow Commode This mid-18th-century walnut French provincial commode from the Louis XV period is a stunning piece.

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

Italian Rococo Lacca Povera Painted Commode
Italian Rococo Lacca Povera Painted Commode

Italian Rococo Lacca Povera Painted Commode

Located in Essex, MA

Serpentine faux marble top over three conforming drawers. Raised on cabriole legs. Painted with vignettes of country scenes on a yellow ground.

Category

1750s Italian Rococo Antique Commode

Materials

Pine

18th century walnut miniature continental bow front commode.
18th century walnut miniature continental bow front commode.

18th century walnut miniature continental bow front commode.

Located in Hook, England

A rare 18th century miniature bow fronted walnut continental commode. Crossbanded and boxwood strung with original turned wood knob handles, brass escutcheons and steel locks and key.

Category

Late 18th Century European Baroque Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

This elegant French 19th-century Louis Philippe commode showcases richly figured burl walnut veneer and the restrained architectural character associated with the period.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Painted and Carved Wood Commode
19th Century French Painted and Carved Wood Commode

19th Century French Painted and Carved Wood Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French painted and carved wood commode. On cabriole legs in the Louis XV style.

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Commode
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Commode

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Commode

Located in Houston, TX

Large 18th century French Louis XV commode. Well detailed large antique French Louis XV painted three-drawer painted blue, black, white and black commode, chest, credenza or cupboar...

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode
Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode

Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode

Located in High Point, NC

Wonderful late 18th century Director commode in oak. This commode is of excellent scale.

Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Commode

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Bleached Oak and Ash Commode
18th Century French Bleached Oak and Ash Commode

18th Century French Bleached Oak and Ash Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 18th Century French bleached oak and ash commode With later handles. Circa 1780.

Category

18th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Ash, Oak

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes circa 1880. Fine quality pair of Scandinavian chest of drawers in the Gustavian taste, which could work well as a pair of large bedside...

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode
Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode

Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine 19th century Swedish empire mahogany commode / desk with an limestone top containing fossils.

Category

19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commode

Materials

Limestone, Brass

18th Century French Provençal Bow Front Commode
18th Century French Provençal Bow Front Commode

18th Century French Provençal Bow Front Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A lovely 18th Century French Provençal bow front commode. Made from a charming mix of walnut, elm and cherry.

Category

18th Century French Antique Commode

Materials

Cherry, Elm, Walnut

French Louis XV Provincial Walnut Commode, 18th Century
French Louis XV Provincial Walnut Commode, 18th Century

French Louis XV Provincial Walnut Commode, 18th Century

Located in Houston, TX

This exceptional 18th century French Louis XV provincial commode embodies the warmth, craftsmanship and understated elegance that define the provincial furniture of the Louis XV peri...

Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique commode for your home. Each antique commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique commode — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique commode bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Paul Sormani and François Linke produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Commode?

An antique commode can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,982, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $845,000.

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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