Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
19th Century English Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Wood
1860s Italian Napoleon III Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Oak
1890s Norwegian Napoleon III Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Syrian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Bone, Shell, Wood, Ebony
18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Rosewood, Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Bronze
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Brass
18th Century British Georgian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Fruitwood, Walnut
1920s French Louis Philippe Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Marble, Brass
1850s French Louis XVI Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
1780s English Hepplewhite Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Brass
1820s Dutch Charles X Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Boxwood, Mahogany
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Bronze
Late 18th Century Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
18th Century German Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Kingwood
1760s English Georgian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Brass
1780s English Georgian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Fruitwood, Walnut
18th Century European Louis XV Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Maple, Oak, Burl
Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Olive
19th Century British William IV Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century French Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
17th Century English Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Oak
Late 18th Century Louis XIV Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Wood
19th Century Italian Other Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Brass
19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Birch
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Baroque Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Marble
1810s British Georgian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Kingwood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Birch, Elm
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Wood, Boxwood, Nutwood
18th Century Italian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Fruitwood
1920s American Louis XVI Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Satinwood
18th Century Italian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Federal Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Other
Early 1800s English George III Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Brass, Other
19th Century French Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Walnut
1770s Italian Louis XVI Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Pearwood, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Ash
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Marble
19th Century French Antique Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Satinwood
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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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