Antique Pine, Iron and Brass Map or Utility Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Eraly American pine, iron and brass map or utility chest with leather handles. Nice and rich patina
Brass, Iron
Two Door Painted and Giltwood Map Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This distinctive 19th century two door French Louis XVI map chest combines the charm of traditional
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 41 in W 28.5 in D 32.75 in
Mahogany and Pine Five Drawer Map Plan Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Atlanta, GA
dividers to partition parts of each long drawer. There are no dividers included. This map chest features
Mahogany, Pine
Cabin or Map Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This Georgian, mahogany Cabin or Map Table is unlike any other we have seen before. Like a campaign
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 24.41 in
Mahogany and Teak Campaign Cabin Map Table/Chest, English, circa 1800
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Mahogany and teak campaign cabin map table/chest. English, early 19th century. The 3 slightly
Mahogany, Teak
Sold
H 71.5 in W 31 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century French Industrial Style Mulit Drawer Map or Document Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Tall French oak ‘industrial’ style multi-drawer document or map chest with thirty four shallow
Oak
Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5-Drawer Map Cabinet C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5 Drawer Map Cabinet With Brass Hardware C1920 Measures
Oak
Map Chest or Architect's Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fine example of a late 19th century two door map chest featuring six full-length and depth
Sold
H 31.75 in W 45 in D 34 in
Antique Architect's Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts walnut architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet
Walnut
Antique Map Chest or Art Cabinet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A fantastic oak and maple map chest. Tag says made by maintenance Dept, Dept of Education. A unique
Sold
H 19.25 in W 50 in D 24.75 in
Antique British Campaign Map Chest Coffee Table in Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique British map chest coffee table in solid mahogany with leather top, circa late 19th-early
Brass
Antique Country Store 36 Drawer Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Store 36-Drawer Paneled Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920 Measures - 53.75"h x 51"w x 18"d
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Map Chest
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century mahogany Campaign map chest. This was built in two parts with square and fitted brass
Wood
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map chest
Located in Miami, FL
Map chest with leather top that is adjustable
Wood
Antique Map Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Map Chest
Brass
Vintage Oak Map Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Handsome pale oak map chest with bin pull handles
Brass
British Colonial Map Chest
Located in Richmond, CA
British colonial map chest made of solid teak with brass corner braces and brass finger pulls. Can
Brass
British Colonial Teak Map Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
British colonial map chest made of solid teak with brass corner braces and brass finger pulls. Can
Brass
Rustic Vintage English Map Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
a vintage map chest in pine with a nice rustic patina
Harbour Masters Map Drawers
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Superb bank of drawers, by repute made for the Harbour Master of Holyhead Port, North Wales. Mahogany with ebonised skirt and bun feet, all original cabinet furniture and some comp...
Mahogany
Large Gustavian Map Chest, c. 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a huge chest from sweden with 5 shelves that seamlessly pull in & out. original key included.
Wood
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoratio...
Other
1900s French Wooden Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Explore the elegance and historical charm of this 1900s French Wooden Trunk, a quintessential piece from the turn of the century that combines functionality with timeless style. This...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of pine featuring rectangular form painted red exterior, hand dovetailing, forged iron h...
Iron
Early 20th Century Pine and Iron Mounted Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th C. pine and iron mounted trunk. Clean. Measures 36.5" in width, 21.5inches in depth and 24" in height.
Iron
$2,650
H 18 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak (possibly walnut) Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, copper and brass decorative mount...
Brass
19th Century French Wooden Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French wooden trunk, a captivating piece that brings history and character to your home decor. This vintage trunk is crafted from s...
Wood
$1,942Sale Price|30% Off
H 26 in W 33 in D 18.5 in
19th C. Refurbished and ReUpholstered Dome Top Metal & Wood Bound Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century refurbished and ReUpholstered dome top Metal and wood bound blanket chest in American Colonial style. Measures 33" in width, 18.5" in depth and 26" in height.
Metal
$1,047Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 30" in width, 16" in depth and stands 17.5" tall.
Metal
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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