Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with House of Jaipur's exquisite black-and-white three - drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistica...
Bone, Wood
Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with House of Jaipur's exquisite black-and-white three - drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistica...
Bone, Wood
Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with House of Jaipur's exquisite black-and-white three - drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistica...
Bone, Wood
Kittinger Mandarin Style Chest Dresser Black and White Lacquer Five Drawers
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern high chest dresser with Greek key motive by Kittinger.
Oak
Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top
By Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sleek Art Deco gentleman's chest, in the style of Walter Dorwin Teague, American, circa 1930s. Nicely refinished matte black lacquered cabinet holds five drawers behind Burl wood do...
Lucite, Burl
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Italian, Louis XV Period Three-Drawer Black Walnut Bombe-Form Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine top above a bombe-form body fitted with three drawers adorned with bold bronze foliate mounts; all in a well-figured and richly patinated black walnut veneer.
Walnut, Olive
Pair Vintage Chest of Drawers in Black with Silver Hardware, Clean Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of modern designed American painted wood four-drawer chests. These vintage chests from American furniture makers, "Baker Furniture", each features a rectangular-shaped top abo...
Wood
Shagreen Chest of Drawers '2 Drawers' with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of shagreen (our ref ANTIC). It has 2 drawers, and the top is inlaid with a polished black stone marquetry. The drawers have lost wa...
Stone
Vintage Dorothy Draper Casablanca Viennese Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Originally designed for Heritage Henredon, this three-drawer commode features a sophisticated bow-front silhouette finished in a deep black lacquer.
Metal
Contemporary Three-Piece Bedroom Storage Set In Custom RAL & Marble Finishes
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary three-piece bedroom set combines rich Bordeaux lacquer with luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, creating a refined composition defined by exceptional craftsmanship and ...
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century style Grey Night Stands or Chest of Drawers
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Mid Century style night stands or Commodes with gray glass and brass frame and legs.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Metal Chest of Drawers, Green, Italy, 1960s Design
Located in Milano, IT
A 1960s industrial chest of drawers made of enameled metal, featuring a minimalist and functional design typical of the period. Equipped with ten drawers, each featuring a convenient...
Metal
$10,735Sale Price|10% Off
Chest of Drawers “Bar” in Sycomore and Ebony by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Commode "Bar” six drawers This chest of drawers is made to receive 32 panels, 16 in sycamore with black filet and 16 in ebony.
Wood
Vintage Trolley Cabinet by Stile Neolt, Plastic, Italian Design, 1970s
By Stile Neolt
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage trolley cabinet Stile Neolt Italy period 1970s design Giovanni Pelis Stile Neolt Italy condition good light signs of use lock missing size 78 x 43 x 40 (hxwxd) d...
Plastic
$3,041
Willy Rizzo chest, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Willy Rizzo 1970 chest: elegant storage unit that interprets the designer’s design language in an exemplary way, made up of rigorous volumes, refined materials and refined details. T...
Metal
$3,065
606 by Rams for DePadova
By DePadova 1, Dieter Rams
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by the iconic Dieter Rams in 1960 and produced under license by De Padova, this wall-mounted 606 Universal Shelving System drawer unit is a paragon of functionalist purity. ...
Aluminum
Global Views Silver Framed Artisan Two Drawer Bedroom Chest
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Global Views Silver Framed Artisan Two Drawer Bedroom Chest brings together refined glamour and sculptural texture in a compact, statement-making silhouette. Featuring a richly t...
Metal
Rare Freestanding Bureau in Brass and Leather by Ove Feuk, 1960s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare freestanding bureau, designed by Ove Feuk and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden during the 1960s, is a refined example of Scandinavian modernism that balances materi...
Brass
Antique English Bamboo Leather Top Faux Book Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century English chest with a tooled leather top on a burnt bamboo case with three drawers with brass pulls clad in classic literature faux book bindings.
Brass
"Movie Cassettiera" Rolling Case by Pierangelo Gallotti for Gallotti & Radice 70
By Gallotti & Radice, Pierangelo Gallotti
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Desk Furniture - Glass desk chest with casters Sold without the key Movie Cassettiera Clear Glass Rolling Cabinet with 3 Drawers in Black. Measures : 45x40cm H:66cm Materials : 8mm c...
Glass
Vintage Rolling Office File Organizer Cart with Tiered Plastic Trays.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage rolling office organizer features a vertical, open-sided design with multiple tiered plastic trays arranged within a metal frame. The unit is topped with a rectangular w...
Metal
$7,133 / item
Tamara Trunk in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme
Located in Geneve, CH
Tamara Trunk in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme Dimensions: D 40 x W 100 x H 40 cm. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum. Trunks, tribute to Tamara de Lempicka and to her modern w...
Aluminum, Other
$54,000 / set
Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental (circa 1850s) Spanish rosewood 5 drawer bombe shaped commodes with mother of pearl, pewter, and brass inlay with marble tops (PRICED AS Pair).
Marble, Pewter, Brass
Chest of Drawers with Stool Black Leather 1970 Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and distinctive leather chest of drawers with drawers and stool, a very distinctive and elegant design by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani.
Leather
Late Edo Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Kusuri-Dansu Apothecary Chest, 1820s–1860s
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
A Japanese antique kusuri-dansu, or apothecary chest, made of sugi cedar. This piece dates to the late Edo period, circa early to mid-19th century, around the 1820s–1860s. Originally...
Wood, Cedar
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (17th Century) walnut drop front secretary cabinet with 2 doors at base and carved figural column sides
Vintage Woven Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage chest of drawers seamlessly blends Hollywood Regency glamour with organic Boho Chic charm. The piece features a striking dark espresso-stained finish that accen...
Bamboo, Rattan
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$10,400 / item
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
One of a Kind Trunk Chest of Drawer in the Manner of Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual leather trunk with drawers Great condition.
Leather
Mid-century Italian Design Wicker Floor Basket, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Italian Design Wicker Floor Basket, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Height: 72 cm 42 cm x 26 cm x 32 cm Please do no...
Metal
DeCastelli Pandora Chest of Drawers in Iridium Finish by Martinelli Venezia
By DeCastelli, Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pandora is a drawer unit that alludes to the archetypal shape of a vase. Like a modern treasure chest, it was crafted to store – and thus ‘hide’ – all kinds of objects: mysterious an...
Brass
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful Empire commode in Cuban mahogany with marble columns flanking two drawers and resting on tapered square feet. Brass key plates and pulls were added in the late 1800s. Fre...
Mahogany
Mid-century Italian Design Conic Tripod Wicker Basket, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Italian Design Conic Tripod Wicker Basket, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Height: 42 cm Diameter: 28 cm Please do n...
Metal
Lacquer saute chest of drawers with marble. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lacquer saute chest of drawers opening with two drawers on the front, with its scalloped marble top in black color. French work realized in the 1950s. Dimensions: H 86 x W 125 x D ...
Marble
Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
An early period Continental brick and faux-marble painted pine bombe-form commode or chest of drawers. Restorations.
Late 19th Inlaid Pearl Serpentine Chest Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular and Rare Late 19th-Century Damascus "Serpentine Front" chest of drawers from Damascus Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk, scion of one of the most influential political and ...
Mother-of-Pearl
DeCastelli Pandora Chest of Drawers in Iridium Finish by Martinelli Venezia
By DeCastelli, Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pandora is a drawer unit that alludes to the archetypal shape of a vase. Like a modern treasure chest, it was crafted to store – and thus ‘hide’ – all kinds of objects: mysterious an...
Stainless Steel
Meuble bas industriel 2 tiroirs 1950s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Meuble bas industriel 2 tiroirs 1950s
Metal
$3,450 / set
Vintage Boho Industrial Chests - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inject raw character and functional design into your space with this impressive pair of vintage industrial metal filing chests, perfect for a Boho Chic aesthetic with an edge. Each c...
Metal
$4,398Sale Price|20% Off
FAUX BAMBOO CARVED WOOD PORTE ITALIA FIESOLE CHEST OF DRAWERs
By Porte Italia
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Porte Italia Fiesole Faux Bamboo carved hand painted chest of drawers RRP £7,450 ...
Faux Bamboo
Mirrored Neoclassical Style Highboy Dresser with Silver Trim
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Chic mirrored 8-drawer highboy dresser with painted silver trim and crystal ball knobs. All drawers are 17.5" wide and 9" deep in height. The interior is finished in maple. Designed ...
Chrome
Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
A sophisticated Queen Anne-period chinoiserie japanned chest raised on elegant cabriole legs with 'pony foot' carved detailing. This early-18th century chest on stand demonstrates t...
Lacquer
English Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Table Circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian period mahogany bedside cabinet or commode with tambour cabinet door and single drawer. England, 1780-1820. In excellent condition.
Mahogany
Vintage coastal woven rattan chest of drawers - 20th
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage coastal woven rattan chest of drawers Dresser - Vintage - decoration Measures : 122x46cm H:77cm Materials : Wicker - Brass - Rattan Weight : 40kg Bring a touch of tropical e...
Brass
Chest of Drawers and Night Stands by Matteo Thun, Italy 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Black chest of drawers featuring four drawers resting on a square base. Its front is adorned with rows of stylized grey flowers, with gold-colored handles emerging in relief. A facet...
Metal
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Above is the original black antique marble top following the contours of the chest.
Belgian Black Marble
Victorian Six Drawer Side Cabinet in Sapele Wood, 19th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Six Drawer Side Cabinet or Lamp Table This is a fine quality piece, the cabinet has 4 drawers in the lower section under a small counter and has another 2 drawers above with a ...
Sapele Wood
1960's Bureau organiser by Stil I Stål, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
1960's Bureau organiser. Stack of drawers. With nine removable coloured drawers. On coasters for mobility. Produced by Stil I Stål, Denmark ca. 1960 - 1969. In good condition with n...
Plastic
English sectional Filing Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 English sectional Filing Chest (Would make a good wine rack cabinet) sku 219 W55 x D48 x H90 cm Weight 75 Kg
Steel
70s Uten.Silo by Dorothee Maurer-Becker M-Design production in dark brown
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in München, DE
Original Uten.Silo II. Designed by Dorothee Maurer-Becker. For storage in various rooms. Versatile. A beautiful decorative design classic. Original Design-M Munich production from th...
Plastic
$1,145Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Boby 3 Portable Storage System by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, 1960’s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Created in 1969, Joe Colombo's renowned "Boby 3" portable storage system, manufactured by Italian company Bieffeplast, ingeniously maximizes space with its swivel design. This compac...
Plastic
$14,000 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French black lacquered chests of drawers with gilt details. Amethyst glass pulls. Measurements: Width 40" Height 34" Depth 21".
Enumerated Stacked Safety Deposit Boxes from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusually tall and narrow enumerated stacked safety deposit box crafted of painted steel with brass details.
Metal
Vintage Military British Bank Cash Box
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Discover a unique piece of history with this vintage military bank cash box. Crafted with durability in mind, this cash box features a classic design that reflects its storied past. ...
Metal
$417Sale Price|66% Off
Vintage Industrial Harvey Milner Steel Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Markington, GB
A rare and highly characterful early industrial steel filing cabinet by Milners, later known as Harvey Milner, dating from the early to mid-1950s. Renowned for their exceptional buil...
Metal
$8,946
Shoe trunk
By Goyard
Located in Paris, FR
Maison Goyard Toile Goyardine et bords lozinés. Fermeture en laiton doré. Poignée en cuir. Goyardine canvas and lozined edges. Gilt brass closure. Leather handle. 30 x 54 x 20 cm...
Brass
Joe Colombo Boby Work Trolley, Plastic, Mid-Century Modern, 1971
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in bari, IT
An elegant and at the same time practical and useful work trolley, model Boby, this one designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast. Designed for architects and engineers, it...
Plastic
Early 19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved solid rosewood three-drawer commode / chest of drawers. Having original hardware and in remarkable original condition with some expected old minor repairs. Excelle...
Rosewood
Fine 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Veneered Marble Top Chest
By Louis Philippe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A exceptional Chest with fine traditional French form and Belgian Marble top with great patterning and color. Standing on four feet, including front rounded feet and back squared fe...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
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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