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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
Category

2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
$8,993 / set
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
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
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
Pair of Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
$5,400 / set
H 29.5 in W 33 in D 17 in
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
$2,144 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 40.56 in D 19.69 in
Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer bachelor chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser chest By Florence Knoll
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of French Art Deco Chests of Drawers
Pair of French Art Deco Chests of Drawers
$14,000 / set
H 34 in W 40 in D 21 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

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
Category

20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Sleek Art Deco Dresser in Mirror-Polish Black with Four Drawers, France, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers – Elegant, Architectural, Refined This striking Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Sleek Art Deco Dresser in Mirror-Polish Black with Four Drawers, France, 1940s
Sleek Art Deco Dresser in Mirror-Polish Black with Four Drawers, France, 1940s
$5,242 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.21 in W 36.42 in D 16.54 in
Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers, with two short drawers above three graduated
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint

Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers
Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers
$1,450
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 9.25 in
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful little chest of drawers with very elegant piano lacquer and chrome handles. The chest of
Category

2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer
$4,054 Sale Price / item
34% Off
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer chest of drawers By
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Black lacquered
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Lacquer saute chest of drawers with marble. 1950s.
Lacquer saute chest of drawers with marble. 1950s.
$9,293
H 33.86 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
Chest of black lacquered drawers by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Black lacquered chest of drawers designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s. Each element has a brass
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Opal, Brass

Modern Gilt Lacquered Studded Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern gilt lacquered studded chest of drawers, with black lacquered top fitted with two drawers
Category

20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Modern Gilt Lacquered Studded Chest of Drawers
Modern Gilt Lacquered Studded Chest of Drawers
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23 in W 37 in D 18 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
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Lucite Small Chests of Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century chest of drawers with a black lacquer finish, raised decorative lucite drawer
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Glass

Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer and timeless handle
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful little chest of drawers with very elegant piano lacquer and chrome handles. The chest of
Category

2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers. The legs are
Category

Antique 1890s English Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 46 in D 20 in
Return of Egypt lacquered chest of drawers, 19th c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Black lacquered eturn from Egypt style chest of drawers in opening with three drawers decorated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Return of Egypt lacquered chest of drawers, 19th c.
Return of Egypt lacquered chest of drawers, 19th c.
$3,717
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 46.46 in
Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered Chests
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Regency style black lacquered chest of with 7 drawers (semainier) with chinoiserie
Category

20th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered Chests
Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered Chests
$15,850 / set
H 60.5 in W 30 in D 21 in
Customizable Oval Chest of Drawers In Sahara Black Ceramic & Ash Grey Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in walnut top, featuring a gently curved, oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers and Wooden Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
Crafted from darkly lacquered elm, this tall chest of drawers features clean lines and solid
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Two Campaign Style Black Lacquered and Brass Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Two matching professionally lacquered in black Campaign tower chests. Expertly crafted and well
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests
Located in North York, ON
any room. The polished high gloss black lacquer finish gives these chests a sleek and contemporary
Category

2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests
Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests
$9,950 / set
H 34 in W 42 in D 18 in
Lacquered black wood and chrome metal chest of drawers, "Aiace" model - 1970s.
Located in Roma, RM
Curved lacquered black wood and chrome metal chest of drawers, "Aiace" model - 1970s. Produced by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Kittinger Mid Century Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers on Black Lacquer Stand
By Kittinger
Located in Countryside, IL
Kittinger mid century gold leaf chest of drawers on black lacquer stand This chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chest of drawers features two spacious and deep drawers. The handles, made of cast bronze, are
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Brass

Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
$5,448 / item
H 35.25 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
Black Lacquered Wood And Metal Chest Of Drawers. Attr. Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, RM
Black Lacquered Wood And Metal Chest Of Drawers. Attr. Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970 Product Details
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
, with its many curves, creates incredible light reflections in the perfectly polished piano lacquer. An
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart
By Knoll, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers black lacquer high chest dresser by John Stuart.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Bodart lacquered black chest
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a beautiful two drawer lacquered black and gold trim and handles Bodart vintage chest in
Category

Late 20th Century North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Bodart lacquered black chest
Vintage Bodart lacquered black chest
$1,995
H 33.5 in W 47 in D 20 in
Chinese Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Inlay Vanity/Chest With Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vanity Chest. Adorned with exquisite Mother of Pearl inlay, this piece features a luxurious black lacquer
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chest of Drawers by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville- Mid Century MCM
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Chest of Drawers by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville in Black Lacquer with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
$5,128 / item
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
$8,897 / item
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
$8,035 / item
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
$6,696 / item
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
$6,330 / item
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
$7,180 / item
H 48.43 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
$5,538 / item
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
$5,404 / item
H 48.43 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
$4,169 / item
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
$3,860 / item
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Walnut Case Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Walnut Case with black matte lacquered aluminium base and with solid walnut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut Case Chest of Drawers
Walnut Case Chest of Drawers
$10,473 / item
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
George I/II Lacquered and Japanned Chest of Drawers 18th Century, Stunning
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George I/II Lacquered and Japanned chest of drawers 18th Century. An amazing chest that came out
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Trainer Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Trainer with wooden structure. With sides, back and 6 drawers covered with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Trainer Chest of Drawers
Trainer Chest of Drawers
$27,548 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 64.97 in D 21.66 in
A Jacques Quinet chest of drawers in lacquer and mahogany of Rio. France 50's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large chest of drawers with six overhanging drawers in black lacquer. The top and sides are in
Category

Vintage 1950s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Vintage Dorothy Draper Style Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Dorothy Draper Style Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest. Featuring a
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Lacquered Chests with Inlaid Star Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of black lacquered chests with inlaid star pattern. So unique! Creates an upscale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Black Lacquered Chests with Inlaid Star Pattern
Pair of Black Lacquered Chests with Inlaid Star Pattern
$13,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
raised drawers, hints of a black lacquer and horse hoof legs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italy Lacquered Wooden Belle Epoque Style Chest of Drawers with Bronzes
Located in Brescia, IT
. We can find in this important chest of drawers the antique technics of realization about processing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Bronze

Italy Lacquered Wooden Belle Epoque Style Chest of Drawers with Bronzes
Italy Lacquered Wooden Belle Epoque Style Chest of Drawers with Bronzes
$26,809 Sale Price
25% Off
H 35.44 in W 64.57 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
geometric form, the body of the chests are finished in a gleaming black lacquer with Greek Key detailing
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Curve Contemporary and Customizable Chest of Drawers
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Chest of drawers in lacquer black and white. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with
Category

2010s Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Curve Contemporary and Customizable  Chest of Drawers
Curve Contemporary and Customizable  Chest of Drawers
$3,908 / item
H 31 in W 51 in D 16 in
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Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of black lacquer chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct black lacquer chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and lacquer — can elevate any home. There are 343 antique and vintage black lacquer chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Black lacquer chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black lacquer chest of drawers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Black lacquer chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Maison Jansen and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) are consistently popular.

How Much are Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for black lacquer chest of drawers start at $750 and top out at $261,893 with the average selling for $4,890.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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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