$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
$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
$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
$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 bachelor chest of drawers By
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 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 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 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 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 Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, 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 Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany exceptional bow front 4 drawers pull out tray brass hardware bachelor chest dresser.
Brass
$1,895
H 48 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Dresser Tall Chest of Six Drawers 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique English Georgian tall mahogany dresser, chest of drawers, circa 1790. This handsome tall antique country chest of drawers is from the late 1700s, the chest is made fr...
Mahogany
$229,600Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Louis XVI Period Commode In Walnut Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Louis XVI period commode crafted from solid walnut, dating to the late 18th century. This elegant French chest of drawers opens to three full-length drawers, each fitted wi...
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer this elegant antique chest of drawers from the first half of the 19th century. Impressive and linear, free of excessive ornamentation, it is crafted from fine solid walnut. ...
Walnut
$3,595
H 32 in W 72 in D 18.75 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Lowboy Dresser or Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style long dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 72" W x 18.75" ...
Brass
$6,950
H 35.25 in W 45.25 in D 20.5 in
Italian Louis XVI 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century with two drawers and inlaid banding. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century showc...
Brass
$2,200
H 31 in W 38 in D 18 in
Three-Drawer Cherry and Brass Asian Style Chest by Baker Furniture Company
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Three drawer Asian style cherry chest by Baker Furniture Company. T-drawers have dovetail construction with brass hardware. Minor wear to the top. 38" wide x 31" tall x 18" deep.
Cherry
Baker Historic Charleston Reproductions Mahogany Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The finest construction in mahogany with a bow front case and double banded top. Three apron drawers, the sides with drawers flanking the arched open center with satinwood half fan i...
Brass
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.75 in W 39.25 in D 18 in
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century American Victorian Chest of drawers. Features four Knapp jointed drawers with brass drawer pulls and carved escutcheon plates. Dresser stiles are grooved matching...
Walnut
A French Louis XVI Style Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
in the neoclassical taste, the rectangular top with turret rear and front corners over a conforming body with 3 paneled long drawers flanked by fluted turrets; all raised on turned t...
Walnut
$9,800 / set
H 32.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company, Baker Far East Collection
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional pair of solid wood dressers designed by Michael Taylor for the very collectable "Far East Collection" by Baker Furniture. This pair has been expertly refinished by Columb...
Wood, Elm
$3,295
H 32 in W 36.25 in D 16.75 in
Baker Furniture William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional William & Mary style commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 36.25"W ...
Brass
$7,200
H 81 in W 59.75 in D 18 in
Barbara Barry for Henredon Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors and Shelves
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Barbara Barry for Henredon wooden bow front vitrine cabinet from the late 20th century with oval motifs, glass doors and glass shelves. Designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon durin...
Glass, Wood
$2,495
H 51 in W 37 in D 21.5 in
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Highboy Dresser, circa 1960s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Kindel Furniture USA, circa 1960s Mahogany, with original brass hardware. Mea...
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage, "Devoncourt" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. M...
Brass
$1,836Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 39.5 in W 49.5 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Auffray Style Carved Walnut Louis XV Commodes Dressers
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of Auffray style Louis XV commodes, finely crafted in rich walnut, embodies the elegance and sophistication of French Provincial design. Each dresser features t...
Walnut
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.