$3,800
H 36 in W 50 in D 24 in
Flame Mahogany Bow Front Claw Feet 3 Drawers Dresser Chippindale Style MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flame Mahogany Bow Front Claw Feet 3 Drawers Dresser Chippindale Style MINT
Mahogany
$4,800
H 38 in W 53 in D 21.5 in
Bow Front Banded Top Inlayed Double Door One Drawer Sideboard Buffet Server MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow Front Banded Burlwood Top Inlayed Double Door One Drawer Sideboard Buffet Server MINT!
Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
$2,995
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Georgian English Yew Wood Bow Front Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style bow front dresser, buffet server, or chest of drawers
Brass
$3,800
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser, commode, or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture
Brass
Sold
H 32.13 in W 34 in L 32.13 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture Georgian banded mahogany bow front four-drawer chest of drawers Made by Baker
Brass
Sold
H 34.75 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Baker
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or bachelor chest of drawers By
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian bow front commodes, dressers, or chests of drawers By Baker
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of
Brass
Sold
H 34.13 in W 34 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Bow Front Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style bow front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers In the
Brass
Sold
H 35.13 in W 35.25 in L 35.13 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian banded mahogany bow front four-drawer bachelor chest of drawers or commode
Brass
Sold
H 38.25 in W 48 in D 21 in
Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style dresser chest or commode In the manner of Baker Furniture USA
Brass
Handsome Bow Front Mahogany and Satinwood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic mahogany and satinwood inlay medium sized bachelors chest of drawers having 4 drawers and
Mahogany, Satinwood
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Bedside Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bow front three-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand By
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Bedside Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bow front three-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand
Brass
Sold
H 44.38 in W 61 in D 19.5 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style eleven-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Bow Front Commode or Chest or Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser chest or commode By Baker Furniture
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawer Bow Front Banded Inlay Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker Furniture banded inlay mahogany bow front chest. Satinwood drawer fronts have oval brass
Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Baker
Brass
Pair of Baker Reeded Tambour Bow Front Commodes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Baker reeded tambour bow front commodes, fitted with one long drawer 3" x 34" and
Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Pull Out Tray Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baker Furniture banded inlay mahogany 4 drawers bow front chest. Satinwood drawer fronts have oval
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Bow Front Bedside Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bow front three-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand By
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 50 in D 22 in
Bow Front Burl Wood 3 Drawer Carved Bombay Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
By Berkey & Gay Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow front burl wood 3 drawer carved bombay chest of drawers dresser commode mint.
Burl
Pair of Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests By Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of bow front chests by Baker Furniture. Banded inlaid drawer fronts with brass hardware and
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 44 in D 23 in
All Burl Wood Bracket Feet Bow Front Chippendale Style Dresser Commode Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company, Theodore Alexander
Located in Rockaway, NJ
All burl wood bracket feet bow front chippendale style dresser commode cabinet. Stunning wood
Mahogany, Maple
Sold
H 33 in W 35 in D 18 in
Pair Baker Bow Front Faux Bamboo 5 Drawers Ring Pulls Bachelor Chests Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Pair of Baker Bow Front Faux Bamboo 5 Drawers Ring Pulls Bachelor Chests
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawers Pull Out Tray Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany exceptional bow front 4 drawers pull out tray brass hardware bachelor chest dresser.
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 22.38 in W 68.89 in D 27.55 in
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy moveability and four positions for the ba...
Wrought Iron
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Orbis Minimalist Round Mirror with a Brass Frame, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Minimalist Orbis™ round mirror with an elegant solid brushed brass frame. The detailing and finish, including visible brass screws, emphasise the crafty and quality feel of the mirro...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
On Hold|$4,995
H 30 in W 70 in D 42 in
J.L. Metz Furniture French Walnut and Brass Extension Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
This high quality Dining Table with Two Leaves is made out of French Walnut wood,veneer and cast brass mounted ornaments. The table is made by J. L. Metz and it is labeled. Table has...
Walnut
$2,895Sale Price|39% Off
H 6.5 in Dm 18 in
Large Art Deco Faceted Crystal Gilt Bronze 5-Light Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful, large Art Deco faceted crystal and cast gilt bronze flush mount, Austria, 1950s. With five light sockets providing a bright, warm light from the ceiling. This wonderful ...
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
$1,395 / set
H 24.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition measuring 24" in width, 16" in depth and 24.25" in height.
Brass
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$4,172 / set
H 62.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair Garden Campana Urns Pedestal Base Classical Thomas Hope Terracotta
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair gorgeous classical garden urns of campana form Perfect for achieving that air of classical refinement in the classic English garden These are in the manner of Thomas Hope who al...
Marble
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in Dm 26 in
Monumental Concrete French Garden Planters or Urns with, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A monumental pair of neoclassical style concrete garden planters or urns. The edges of each are in a trompe l'oeil style and give the illusion of ruffled fabric. The sides of the bod...
Concrete
Pair of night stands - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of solid mahogany night stands with mahogany and burl walnut veneer and lemon tree rodss on the doors, imitation marble glass on top (minor defects), polished brass handles and ...
Brass
$4,554Sale Price|25% Off
H 36.82 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
Walnut
$2,950 / set
H 23 in W 24.25 in D 16 in
1950s Pair of Mastercraft Ebonized Solid Pine Side Cabinets Nightstands
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous pair of Mastercraft Furniture Ebonized French Chippendale side cabinets or nightstands in solid pine in very good vintage condition. Newly ebonized with new solid brass ch...
Brass
$2,250
H 45 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Glass Top
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with protective Glass Top. Dovetail Drawers functioning flawlessly. Measures 34.5" in width, 20" in depth et 45" in heig...
Mahogany
Baker Bombay Commode Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantabulous Burl and Wal...
Brass
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements. This p...
Limestone
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.
