Romanian Biedermeier 3-Drawer Burlwood Chest / Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier walnut (Transylvanian / Romanian) (19th Century) chest of 3 drawers with engraved brass
Brass
$6,462Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 50.4 in D 24.02 in
19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An early South German Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1825, featuring four drawers with
Walnut, Spruce
$7,600
H 29.25 in W 38.25 in D 20.5 in
A Well-figured Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Veneered Two-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
the warmly patinated cherrywood chest in bookmatched veneers with rectangular top conforming body
Cherry
$9,800
H 40 in W 45.25 in D 23 in
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s The whole of fine
Brass
$6,700
H 38.5 in W 37 in D 17.5 in
Austrian 1870s Biedermeier Style Four-Drawer Chest with Bookmarked Birch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with birch veneer and
Birch
Three Drawer Biedermeier Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made Biedermeier style three drawer Commode in traditional Honey Tone wood veneer with
Brass
Period Biedermeier Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Period Biedermeier chest of drawers or commode. Handsome period Biedermeier three-drawer chest of
Wood
Large German Biedermeier Fruitwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A most lovely early Biedermeier deep two-drawer chest on tall splayed legs made in a striking
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Four-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in cherrywood, featuring ebonized full columns
Cherry
$18,000 / set
H 33 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Pair of / Biedermeier-Style Fruitwood 3-Drawer Chests, style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Art Deco / Biedermeier-Style fruitwood chest with demilune back rails and scroll carved
Wood, Ebony, Fruitwood
Mid 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Style Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Late Biedermeier-style four-drawer chest, circa 1840s, featuring a walnut veneer with elaborate
Metal
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Classic three-drawer Biedermeier chest from Northern Germany, made around 1830. The design is
Birch, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Three Drawer Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A XIX Century three drawer Biedermeier commode in pickled walnut, with ebonised tapering legs and
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Blond Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century blond cherrywood Biedermeier three drawer chest with black lacquer accent
Cherry, Fruitwood
$6,884
H 52.76 in W 21.26 in D 13.19 in
Five Drawer Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, unadorned Biedermeier Chiffonier / high chest or pillar cabinet with 5 drawers in cherry
Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest with rounded corners and a beautifully book-matched walnut veneer
Walnut
$7,633Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 33.86 in D 16.93 in
Early 19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut 2-Drawer Commode on Tapered Legs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This rare two-drawer commode was crafted in Southern Germany around 1790–1810, at the transition
Walnut, Spruce
$8,330
H 32 in W 46 in D 22.5 in
German Biedermeier Neoclassic 2-Drawer Commode, 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with slightly canted corners atop a conforming case housing two drawers with original brass hardware, the case raised on flared tapering legs
Maple
$3,622Sale Price|24% Off
H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is
Walnut, Spruce
$6,750
H 27 in W 40 in D 20 in
Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut three-drawer commode from the mid-19th century, with grey marble top
Marble
$9,750 / set
H 35.25 in W 17.25 in D 13 in
Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Austrian Biedermeier petite commodes from the mid-19th century features exquisite
Wood
$4,589
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, small 4-drawer Biedermeier Commode or Chest of drawers in cherry wood from South Germany
Iron
$6,764
H 34.45 in W 34.93 in D 19.3 in
Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Wood, Ebonized, Gilded, Franconia circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Magnificent, small, two-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherry wood from
Iron
$1,844Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 64 in D 21 in
French Empire Biedermeier Oak Double Dresser Commode Console Chest Hidden Drawer
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Empire / Biedermeier style chest of drawers / dresser / commode. Made of matchboxes
Oak
$5,797
H 73.23 in W 48.43 in D 25.01 in
Chest of Drawers with Transfer Decoration, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest with a gently curved front and flanking ebonized full columns
Bronze
$5,435Sale Price|35% Off
H 35.63 in W 49.81 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Chest Of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This beautifully proportioned Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Austria around 1825 and
Brass
Tall Biedermeier Eight-Drawer Chest
Located in Wels, AT
Biedermeier tall eight-drawer chest. Semainier, flanking black columns.
A fine small Biedermeier four drawer chest.
Located in New York, NY
A fine small Biedermeier four drawer chest. Cherrywood with ebony inlays and bronze pulls
Cherry
Biedermeier Three-Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Bookmatched walnut veneer with flanking Doric columns and ebonized detailing.
Walnut
Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Vivid cherry veneer with ebonized detailing.
Cherry
Biedermeier Three-Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Bookmatched walnut veneer with fluted columns and ebonized detailing.
Walnut
Biedermeier classic three drawer commode
Located in New York, NY
Walnut veneer with flanking Doric columns and ebonized detailing. Original locks and hardware.
Walnut
German Biedermeier Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest of Burled Walnut with a Black Izeste Conchiferous Marble Top (French
Bronze
Restored Empire Commode Four-Drawer Chest Original
Located in Senden, NRW
Original restored Empire era four-drawer dresser. This is a very nice Empire chest from circa 1815
Walnut
Exemplary Biedermeier Pier Chest
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small exemplary six-drawer Biedermeier pier chest (semanier). Architecturally designed front
Iron
Biedermeier Conversion Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
This four-drawer Biedermeier chest can be converted into a writing desk. Cherry wood on pine in
Gold Leaf
Fine Biedermeier Three-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier three-drawer chest. Cherrywood with ebonized fruitwood details and patinated
Bronze
Biedermeier Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome Biedermeier three-drawer chest with stamped brass escutcheons and beautiful burl wood
19th Century Three-Drawer Biedermeier Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A three drawer Biedermeier chest of fruitwood with elaborate penwork on top, on sides and interior
Ebony, Fruitwood
Antique Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Beautiful antique Biedermeier three drawer chest of drawers with inlay design on top and around the
Wood
Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three drawer Biedermeier chest with original marble top. This chest was made in Germany in !940 for
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier chest of drawers with four drawers. The commode is made of a pinewood
Cherry, Pine
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Secretary Drawer Detail
Located in Houston, TX
Period Biedermeier chest with brass escutcheons and gallery/secretary drawer detail.
18th Century German Biedermeier Cherry Two-Drawer Swell Front Chest
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique 18th Century German Biedermeier chest features cherry construction with bookmatched top
Cherry
19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawer
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Classic Biedermeier column chest of drawers. South German, around 1820. Walnut veneered on
Walnut, Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 30.5 in D 20.75 in
Biedermeier Period Four Drawer Cherrywood Chest Austria circa 1820.
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier period four drawer chest from Austria circa 1820. Cherrywood with ebony inlays
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized 2-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized 2-drawer chest. Beautiful movement in the wood
Wood
Classically Designed Biedermeier 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Appears to be a combination of cherry and apple woods on pine. Old finish, possibly original. Ebonized key hole surrounds.
Sold
H 36 in W 49.5 in D 23 in
Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Three-Drawer Chest with Columnar Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality Austrian Biedermeier polished fruitwood (probably cherry) commode with figured well
Cherry, Fruitwood
A German Biedermeier Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome German biedermeier walnut-veneered 3-drawer chest with ebonized highlights
early 19th century Biedermeier two drawer chest
Located in Westport, CT
An exceptionally attractive early 19th century Biedermeier two drawer chest on straight tapered
Walnut, Pine
Sold
H 37.5 in W 50.25 in D 25 in
Handsome Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Inlaid Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Austrian Biedermeier walnut four-drawer chest with inlaid decoration; the waterfall top
Early Biedermeier Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Striking modern lines and pleasing scale describe this very early elmwood Biedermeier three-drawer
Austrian Biedermeier Cherry Wood Three Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Neoclassical-style Austrian Biedermeier three drawer commode.
Pair of Bethlehem Biedermeier Style Column Front Six-Drawer Chests
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Bethlehem Biedermeier style column front six-drawer chests. Each with a molded bracket
Sold
H 33.5 in W 32.25 in D 18 in
Biedermeier Style Ebonzed Birch Four Drawer Chest Nightstand Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Biedermeier style ebonized birch four-drawer chest, dating to circa 1890, is a refined example
Birch
Pair of Fine Biedermeier Campaign Chests with Drop Down Drawer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and ultra coveted Biedermeier Campaign style pair of chests which features drop down drawer
Wood
Sold
H 61 in W 30.5 in D 17 in
Beautiful 18th Century Biedermeier Seven-Drawer Chest Commode, Walnut, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Biedermeier period chest of drawers, made in Austria, dated circa 1850. A high-quality
Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
Sold
H 30.32 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Two-Drawer / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chest of drawers with two drawers was made circa 1820 from veneered walnut wood. The locks are
Spruce, Walnut
Sold
H 35 in W 43.5 in D 21 in
Biedermeier Austrian Mid-19th Century, Three-Drawer Chest of Walnut Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian mid-19th century Biedermeier commode. This Austrian wooden chest from circa 1840
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 43 in D 18 in
Biedermeier 19th Century Maple Wood Four-Drawer Chest with Inlaid Escutcheon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period maple wood four-drawer chest from the 19th century with inlaid escutcheons
Maple
Sold
H 35 in W 47 in D 22 in
Antique Continental Biedermeier Pine Three Drawer Chest c. Early 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Continental Biedermeier Pine Three Drawer Chest, c. Early 19th Century, offers a
Pine
Biedermeier Birch Ebony Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Biedermeier Birch five drawer chest of Swedish or Austrian origin 1820-40. Nicely molded top over
Wood
Sold
H 33.75 in W 37.5 in D 18 in
Antique Golden Birch Biedermeier 3 Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers Austrian 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A very good quality antique golden birch Biedermeier three drawer commode/chest of drawers, Austria
Birch
Biedermeier Birch Chest of
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier birch 3 drawer chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular top a top drawer with
Birch, Paint
Fine Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier two-drawer commode. Walnut with fruitwood inlay details.
Fruitwood, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome Biedermeier four-drawer chest with stamped brass escutcheons and beautiful burl wood top.
A Warmly-Patinated Swedish Biedermeier 3-Drawer Birchwood Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A warmly-patinated Swedish biedermeier 3-drawer birchwood chest; the rectangular top with rounded
Sold
H 36.62 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
19th Century German 3-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Biedermeier commode was made circa 1840 in South Germany. It looks like as it has
Pine, Walnut
A Three-Drawer Biedermeier Berliner Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A Three-Drawer Biedermeier Berliner Commode. Could be either Austrian or German $5000.00
Fruitwood
Pair of Biedermeier Style Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely pair of sleek antique Biedermeier style two-drawer chests in bookmatched walnut veneer, keys
Sold
H 66.75 in W 42.75 in D 19.75 in
German Biedermeier Tall 6-Drawer Chest in Light Walnut Veneer, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded front corners, the concave molded edge above a conforming case housing 6 drawers, the veneer encasing the entire commode is bookmatched light wa...
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawered Biedermeier chest of drawers on tapered legs. The streamlined body shows ebonized
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Two-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers standing on tapered legs. Very beautiful cherrywood veneer
Cherry
Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Dramatic bookmatched walnut veneer adorns this handsome early Biedermeier four drawer chest, one
Walnut
Sold
H 34.5 in W 33 in D 17.5 in
European Biedermeier 3-Drawer Wood Chest from the Mid-19th Century with Sunburst
Located in Atlanta, GA
An European Biedermeier three-drawer raised chest from the mid-19th century. This antique European
Metal
Biedermeier Commode Chest Nightstand Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Biedermeier 4 drawer commode chest nightstand table With working key and working locks on all drawers (bottom
Birch, Ebony
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautifully Coloured Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Circa 1820 Height: 32 1/4" Width: 44
Single Three Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
A fine single Biedermeier chest of drawers. Walnut Burl.
Walnut, Burl
Exquisite Biedermeier Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Fine and early walnut Biedermeier three-drawer chest of drawers with round corners finishing on
Walnut, Pine
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawered Biedermeier chest of drawers with caryatid pilasters with brass fittings. The grey
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1815-1820
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of three-drawered Biedermeier chests with a mahogany veneer. Each of the dressers features
Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Biedermeier style three-drawer birch chest of drawers with ebonized feet and escutcheons
Wood, Birch, Paint
$1,950
H 24 in W 25 in D 13.25 in
Petite Austrian Biedermeier Maple Bench with Out-Scrolled Arms from the 1840s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier petite maple wood upholstered window seat without-scrolled arms and cross stretcher from the mid-19th century. Born during the Biedermeier period that animate...
Maple
$587 / item
H 63 in W 11.03 in D 27.56 in
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
Brass, Copper, Iron
$5,435
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
In Style of Fontana Arte Murano Smoked Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular gradation of smoked color. Its design is also very particular round but composed of triangular handkerchiefs. The Murano furnaces c...
Murano Glass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called i...
Textile
$2,750
H 14.97 in Dm 17.72 in
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
This floor lamp is inspired by the traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans. Designed by the world famous designer Ingo Maurer. Ingo Maurer first came across fans in a Paris shop in 1972 whi...
Steel
Max Ingrand for Fontana Art pendant light. Italy c1950
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant light. Brass and acid etched glass. (A model that hasn't been copied!)
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 19.5 in W 38 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage wood faux bamboo bench. Upholstery is original and will absolutely need to be recovered. May have stains, holes, dirt and indents to foam cushion interior from stacki...
Wood, Faux Bamboo
18th Century Dutch Mahogany Corner Cupboard
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century Dutch mahogany corner cupboard with a moulded arched cornice, the top section having two paneled doors with shaped and moulded beading around the panels, opening to reve...
Mahogany
$4,672Sale Price|20% Off
H 87.6 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...
Other
$30,414
H 75.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Guthrie and Wells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice mahogany deep buttoned cameo backed settee,couch, standing on cabriole legs with original aqua plush upholstery, replacement castors, in overall excellent condition. 32"...
Mahogany
$14,023 / item
H 29.53 in W 118.11 in D 47.25 in
Large Teak Wood Top Radi Dining Table with Architectural and Cascading Root Base
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Architectural modern style Rad dining room table with 118-inch wide teak wood veneered top and solid wood roof and cascading root trees inspired base. The Radi dining table by Uultis...
Teak, Wood
$4,603 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Gio Ponti Inspired Ceiling Suspended Hanging Mirror, Brass Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Elegant mid-century style ceiling suspended mirror with a handcrafted solid brushed brass full frame inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio Ponti. This piece is par...
Brass
Gabriel Laneyrie petit-point needlework panel tapestry 1934
Located in Paris, IDF
French artist Gabriel Laneyrie made this petit-point needlework panel in Paris in 1934, named La porteuse d’eau, The water bearer. The tapestry displays a beautiful France province ...
Wool
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
Travertine
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.