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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century English Country Night Stands
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood, Walnut
2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Metal
20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary European Chippendale Commodes and Chests o...
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary European George III Commodes and Chests of...
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...
Marble
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tulipwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Silver Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tulipwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Nickel
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Pine
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Oak
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
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Finding the Right Commodes and 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 and double chests — tallboys and highboys, which were essentially one chest on top of another — 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. 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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