Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching midnight black chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with milk
Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching midnight black chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with milk
Wood
Italian Maison Jansen Black Semanier with Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
The Italian Maison Jansen Black Semanier with Brass Hardware is a stylish and sophisticated piece
Brass
French Neoclassical Period 3-Drawer Chest, Black w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
accents pop. This early 19th century French neoclassical commode, with its handsome black finish and clean
Brass
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is beautifully lacquered and ebonized with a high sheen. The rectangular top and drawer fronts are framed with solid brass trim and the drawers have traditional...
Brass
$20,940 / item
H 33.86 in W 77.96 in D 24.02 in
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Black Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
all these items comes from the Russian North aesthetics with its severe nature, log huts black from
Oak
Clark Black Ash Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Clark black ash with structure in ash wood in blackened matte finish. With
Stainless Steel
Large 18th Century Danish Black Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large 18th Century Danish Black Oak Chest of Drawers Large 18th-century Danish oak chest of drawers
Wood, Oak
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of Louis XV style chest of drawers,Night stands made by La Maison London Black lacquered with
Bronze
$8,974 / set
H 29.73 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century style Night Stands with Black Glass and Brass Frame
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Mid Century style night stands or Commodes with black glass and brass frame and legs
Art Glass
Late 18th Century Black Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this oak chest of three drawers resting on curved cabriole
Brass
Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests
Located in North York, ON
Introducing a stunning addition to your home decor - a pair of modern curved front black lacquered
Metal
$19,500 / set
H 31 in W 39 in D 19 in
Striking Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Black Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful restored pair of black lacquer Campaign style bachelor chests by Henredon, circa 1975
Brass
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 19th century portuguese black color varnish refinished chest of drawers showcases exquisite
Walnut
$3,400
H 31.11 in W 34.26 in D 18.51 in
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Mid 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and Patina. This
Brass
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 38.19 in D 23.63 in
Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
Brass
Black Painted Vintage Industrial Chest of Drawers Unit. c.1940
Located in London, GB
A six‑drawer painted industrial chest of drawers. c.1940 A solid, utilitarian piece with a wonderfully time‑worn painted finish, showing layers of age and use across the surface. Th...
Wood
Mid-19th Century Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
Brass
$6,475
H 33.25 in W 46 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chest in Black Lacquer
Lacquer
$12,000 / set
H 26 in W 32 in D 20 in
Stacked Nightstands in Black Ceruse - Low Profile by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Stacked Nightstands celebrate Paul Frankl’s iconic mid-century design philosophy, merging bold architectural form with refined craftsmanship. Each piece features oversized drawer...
Brass
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching set of Swedish Gustaviann style chest of drawers.
Wood
Clark Black Ash High Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Clark black ash high with structure in ash wood in blackened matte finish. With
Stainless Steel
$33,000 / item
H 20.87 in W 21.66 in D 14.77 in
Agresti Metal Top G2 Black Armored Chest with 6 Drawers
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Metal top chest with GRADE 2 safe. Shiny black steel. Contents 6 drawers lined to store all sorts
Metal
Pair of Black Lacquered Curved Nightstands Chest of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
This striking pair of black lacquered nightstands, made in the USA circa 1960s, showcases elegant
Wood, Lacquer
$2,500 / set
H 27 in W 21.75 in D 14.5 in
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
Wood
$2,695
H 54.5 in W 37 in D 14.75 in
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Black Lacquer Tall Chest
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
black lacquer ground. The front features ten drawers, each adorned with intricate landscape and figure
Wood
Nero Forziere Black Armoured Chest with 6 Drawers
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chest of polished ebony with grade 2 safe. Shiny black steel. Contents 6 drawers lined to store all
Ebony
$4,060
H 30.75 in W 18.5 in D 13.25 in
19th Century French Painted Wood Side Chest with Black Marble Top & Faux Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood side chest with marble top from the 19th century. This smaller-sized commode
Marble
$14,418Sale Price|34% Off
H 34.65 in W 46.07 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Lisbon, PT
A late 19th Century Baroque Style black lacquer refinish dresser with three deep large drawers.
Brass
$10,111
H 31.7 in W 30.12 in D 18.51 in
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This rare 19th century black color varnish refinished chest of drawers features a cabriolet skirt
Brass
Late 18th Century Black Rococo Oak Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of five drawers flanked by
Brass
Pair of Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of 1940s Hollywood regency chests finished in black lacquer, each with four
Wood, Lacquer
$14,418Sale Price|35% Off
H 88.19 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A decorative black lacquer refinish chest of drawers oratory, featuring two bodies, two doors, and
Brass
$1,500
H 17.92 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese black low board with drawers. Crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s
Iron
19th Century Swedish Empire Style Painted Black Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Swedish Empire style painted black chest with decorative bronze hardware
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Black Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
refinished in a deep, satin black for a bold, contemporary look while preserving their classic 1960s design
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particula...
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers. Restored, strong stable and ready for use. The old but later applied black paint has
Brass
19th Century Black Baroque Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque chest of three drawers from Sweden, circa 1800's. The black painted finish has been
Brass
18th Century Rococo Black Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of four drawers resting on
Brass
$2,995
H 33 in W 33 in D 19 in
Midcentury Black Lacquered French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Att. To Bodart
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV Style black lacquered cabinet attributed to Bodart. It dates to the late
Brass
Gustavian Swedish Black Chest on Chest, early 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
historic black paint finish, adding an air of antiquity and charm to its appearance. With its timeless
Wood
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Lane Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Nightstands
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very nice pair of Lane Furniture nightstands. They have a black lacquered finish with brass
Brass
$1,700
H 30.52 in W 33.47 in D 15.16 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese chest of drawers, handcrafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is a fine example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship from that era. The body is mad...
Iron
Anglo Indian Black Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with Artisanal's exquisite black four drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that
Wood, Bone
$4,044 / item
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Modern Contemporary Black and Copper Sideboard in high gloss finish
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
simultaneously standing out as a mark of impeccable taste. Black high gloss finish and polished copper pulls
Copper
Vintage French Piano Black Chest with a Marble Top and Brass Details
Located in Dallas, TX
This Vintage French Piano Black Chest with a Marble Top and Brass Details exudes elegance and
Wood
$8,376Sale Price|34% Off
H 33.27 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer French Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Louis XV style black lacquer refinish chest of drawers with 3 drawers with breccia marble from
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$2,393
H 72.45 in W 16.54 in D 17.52 in
Italian modern black chest of drawers 4602 by Simon Fussell for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Simon Fussel
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black chest of drawers 4602 by Simon Fussell for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of
Plastic
19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
Located in Round Top, TX
painted in layered black finish with contrasting gray, distressed to fit the age of this handsome chest of
Pine, Paint
Set of Three Dorothy Draper Espana Chests in Black Bean
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
played by Candice Bergen in 1998. The chests appear to have an older restoration in the original black
Metal
$14,874
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This chest of drawers is made of black lacquered wood with bronze handles. This is a French work by
Bronze
Stunning Large Black Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular James Mont branded black lacquer chest of drawers with raised edges. Gold leafed raised
Gold Leaf
$1,495
H 29.14 in W 19.1 in D 14.97 in
Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
black lacquer. The piece features three drawers adorned with refined gilt brass handles and subtle
Oak
$3,200
H 32.4 in W 36.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
. Topped with a sleek black marble slab, this commode exudes sophistication. The chest features four
Marble
$5,040 / set
H 34.75 in W 39.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Three Drawer Chests With Silvered Square Knobs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco-style black lacquered chest of drawers offers a sleek, modern
Lacquer
$3,640
H 31.25 in W 18.25 in D 12.75 in
French Side Chest w/Orig. Black Marble & Brass Accents, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular pulls. The wood has a black/charcoal finish (which still allows for much of the wood grain to show
Wood
Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish
Wood, Paint
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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