$295
H 32 in W 32 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Wood 3 Drawer Dresser Commode Chest Nightstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Wood Chest of Drawers with 3 Dovetailed Drawers and Sculpted Wood
Wood
Period Victorian Wellington Chest Blonde Oak
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Wellington Chest is Raised upon a Plinth Base. Having an Arrangement of 8 Oak Lined Drawers. Featuring Carved Corbels. This Chest Has a Typical Wellington Locking System. Histor...
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Blonde Walnut Serpentine Chiffoniere
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV blonde walnut serpentine chiffoniere is the perfect choice for a cozy room
Bronze
French Charles X Commode with Silver Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Charles X blonde oak commode with silver inlay. A late‑19th‑century French
Oak
$7,500
H 47.5 in W 61.75 in D 21.75 in
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
. Standing tall and boasting a sophisticated appearance, this warm blonde wood cabinet is both unusual and
Nickel
$4,525
H 44.69 in W 33.67 in D 18.31 in
Blonde Mid Century Chest Of Drawers Tallboy Highboy Walnut Alfred Cox Heals 1960
By Heal's, Alfred Cox
Located in London, GB
A very impressive, rare and strikingly attractive Mid Century blonde walnut chest of drawers in
Satinwood, Teak, Walnut
Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely modern six-drawer chest by Rway, circa 1940s. Blonde mahogany with bird's-eye maple accents
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 36.82 in W 48.82 in D 24.02 in
Late French Empire Period Blonde Walnut Commode with White Marble, circa 1815
Located in London, GB
Four long drawers, one without handles, flanked by walnut columns surmounted with carved walnut balls. Finely incised ormolu handles, mounts and escutcheons, the latter depicting a d...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 42.25 in D 21.25 in
Early 19th Century English Blonde Mahogany Bow front Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century English Blonde Mahogany Bow front Chest of Drawers
Pair of Art Deco Style Bookcases Shelf Unites Blonde Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco style shelf units or bookcases. Fantastic design, clean and minimal look really embodies the 1920s aesthetic. Ready to be the talking point of any interio...
Unavailable
H 31 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Antique Figured Blonde Mahogany Regency Style 2 Door Commode & Matching Mirror
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Natural Blonde Figured Mahogany with Serpentine Front Ornate Applique Applied Inlaid Trim Doors, 2
Mahogany
Pair Mccobb Style Blonde Mahogany Commodes
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD OCT 2012 Each featuring four drawers, this matching pair of blonde mahogany dressers take
A Period French Louis XV Blonde Walnut Commode Galbé, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
The blonde walnut wood of this French commode galbé has a warm, honey-colored hue that is accented
Metal, Bronze
Sold
H 38.25 in W 48.125 in D 22.75 in
Period French Louis Philippe Commode in Burled Blonde Walnut, circa 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This bright and clean-lined chest of drawers is known as a Louis Philippe commode. It is an
Marble
18th c. Blonde Cherry Commobe arbalete
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual three drawer blonde cherry commode
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests / Nightsands. Each chest measures 15.5 D X 43.25 W X
Wood
Danish Blonde Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish blonde teak chest of drawers, 1960s Danish chest of drawers, in solid blond teak with six
Teak
Widdicomb Three-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant, rare three ( 3 ) drawer Modern chest by Widdicomb, circa 1938. Gorgeous case design with wonderful foot detail. Fabulous solid brass hardware highlight the piece. Undoub...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Maple High Chest or Dresser
By Russel Wright
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice looking mid century modern blonde maple high chest.
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Milo Baughman Style Blonde High Chest
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Blonde High Chest. Featuring a straight line design
Wood, Paint
A Blonde Low Dresser by Eilel Saarinen for Johnson Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Blonde Low Dresser by Eilel Saarinen for Johnson Furniture. Please see matching pieces in
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 17.75 in
Sophisticated Sleek Blonde Walnut & Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek blonde walnut & ebonized wood chest of drawers having black formica top and four drawers. We
Formica, Walnut
Sold
H 32.68 in W 43.71 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Vintage Heywood Wakefield "Kohinoor" Blonde Maple Chests of Drawers
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in London, GB
solid blonde maple wood, these pieces boast clean lines and timeless elegance characteristic of the mid
Maple
Blond Walnut Four Drawer Commode, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950s French blonde walnut four drawer commode. Drawers slightly overlap for simple pull access to
Walnut
Sold
H 46 in W 34 in L 46 in
Heywood Wakefield Streamlined Moderne 5-Drawer Blonde Birch Dresser 1950s Encore
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic Heywood Wakefield 5-drawer dresser. Original "champagne" colored finish from the 'Encore' line in very good condition. Solid birch. Unparalleled Heywood Wakefield solid Ameri...
Birch
Petite French Regence Commode, Mid 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming petite commode in blonde walnut, Regence period, mid-18th century French, with
Walnut
Sold
H 38.75 in W 49.25 in D 22.75 in
French Louis Philippe Blonde Burl Walnut Commode Secretary, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
beautiful, light blonde burled walnut wood veneer façade below. The commode also doubles as a secretary
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 35.25 in D 21 in
Vintage Swedish Rococo Blonde Bombe Commode Signed by Stilmobler Torskors
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant, sophisticated and unpretentiously luxurious, finished in unique blonde wood parquetry-work, this
Marble, Bronze
Italian Blonde Handcarved Chest
By Gumps
Located in Malibu, CA
Keyed chest, stunning examples of Louis XV style commodes with a rustic twist. Handcarved details
Hardwood
Blonde 1940s French & Heald Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Blonde 1940s French & Heald Block Front Chest of drawers Offered for sale is an American blonde
Brass
Art Deco Bleached Blonde Walnut Chest of Drawers, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish 1930s Art Deco bleached blonde walnut chest of three drawers. Rare bleached blonde
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 38 in D 18 in
Pair of Beautifully Grained Blonde Burl Three Drawer Chests Stamped Hekman
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of three drawer cabinets covered in blonde burl. Each drawer having a single chrome center
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 36 in W 38 in D 16 in
Very Chic Contemporary Campaign Style Blonde Teak and Chrome Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handmade blonde teak dresser having beautiful grain and stunning campaign style with chrome
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Period Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
enhance the bookmatched blonde walnut, this commode dates to the Napoleon Period. circa 1810s. Measures
VKG Minimalist Wide-Boy Commode
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wide five-drawer multiple shelving case-good by VKG for Brown & Saltman, circa 1940's. Blonde
Louis XVI Blonde Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Louis XVI period blonde walnut three drawer commode with white marble top, circa 1770
Marble
Directoire Style Commode in Blonde Wood
Located in Dallas, TX
Directoire style commode in blonde wood
Wood
Louis XVI Commode In Blonde Flame And Plum Pudding Mahogany
Located in London, GB
With a white shaped marble top over three short drawers and two long drawers. With rounded fluted sides standing on turned round legs terminating in gilt bronze 'sabots'. With gilt ...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair Blonde Dressers
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair blonde wood three drawers dressers with brass hardware from John Stewart NY.
Metal
19th Century Blonde Cherry Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century blonde cherry four-drawer chest.
Pair of blonde dressers by Pascoe, 1949.
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blonde dressers by New York City designer and entrepreneur Clifford Pascoe, c. 1949. As
Maple
Blonde Mahogany Chest of Drawers by John Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Blonde mahogany chest of drawers by John Stewart
Brass
Blonde, Satin Birch 1960s Six-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Kent, GB
, blonde color. This piece would work well in a bedroom, a hallway or a sitting room. Shipping in the
Birch
Blonde Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Axelrod, 1960s
By Axelrod
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Midcentury design - Midcentury chest of drawers - Manufactured in the UK by Axelrod - Made from walnut and light walnut veneer.
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbons Mid Century Bow Front Blonde Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robshohn-Gibbons Mid Century Bow Front Blonde Chest of Drawers
Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
commode chest. Superb blonde color with great figuring and patination with ebony stringing. Standing on
Mahogany
Very Fine Late 18th Century French Walnut Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very fine late 18th century French "secretaire/commode" in "noyer blonde" pale walnut, with glass
Wood, Glass
Sold|$8,800
H 30 in W 15 in
Antique Male Academic Nude Painting Henri Brugnot Exposition Label 1st Prize
By Henri Brugnot
Located in New York, NY
Antique Male Academic nude painting Henri Brugnot with exposition label (1st prize). by Henri Brugnot (1874-1940) Oil on canvas board 15" x 30" The label on the back indicates: Na...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$7,750 / set
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of Six Victor Courtray Attributed Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, 1950s
By Victor Courtray
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was produced in the Northern Basque region around the city of Biarritz in the 1950s. The design is attributed to Victor Courtray. The chairs a...
Rush, Oak
Antique Jacobean Style Turned Oak Tiered Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tiered Jacobean Server with bold form, great age patina and three tiers. Made in three tiers, the top and second tier with carved friezes in a pattern of textured squares and small...
Oak
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
Irish Oval Mirror
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An Irish oval mirror with moulded parcel-gilded and ebonized frame, applied with mirrored glass facets. The mirror is available in a bespoke size if required. We are currently work...
Gold Leaf
$4,873
H 49.81 in W 59.85 in D 85.44 in
EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD DOUBLE BED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime quality, hand carved Honduras Mahogany double bed frame Please note the delivery fe...
Hardwood
$23,001
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
Carrara Marble
19th-C. French Corner Cabinet
Located in Ballard, CA
A single door painted French corner cabinet in the Louis XVI style. Made out of pine wood painted with light gray/blue and cream accents. Features beautiful molding and fluted detail...
Iron
Hercules Mourning the Death of his Cupbearer Hylas
By Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
[Hippolyte-Alexandre Michallon (1849-1930)] Oil on canvas Signed in red, l.l. 48 x 60 inches, canvas size 54 x 66 inches in gold leaf frame 61 x 74 x 6 inches, framed This artwork...
Canvas, Oil
Hungarian Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Chest of drawers is made out of fine walnut wood. It has four-narrow drawers with round chrome handles and one wide drawer on the bottom. Chest is elevated by the rectangular base. H...
Walnut
$800 / set
H 34 in W 17 in D 17 in
Set of Four American Classical Painted Faux Grain Rosewood & Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four American Classical painted faux grain rosewood & caned dining chairs - A really lovely set of four chairs with faux painted rosewood design on the back and legs with deli...
Rosewood
$8,500
H 45 in W 52 in D 19 in
16th/17th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Three-tier Court Cupboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period late 16th / early 17th century with later elements Elizabethan carved oak three-tier court cupboard - sideboard server. English / Northern European; circa 1600 Ha...
Oak
$1,650
H 29.75 in W 21.75 in
MB 827 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Two Nude Males by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic life drawing of two nude males with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 827" graphite, Conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 29.75 x 21.75 inches unframed Signed, l...
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
Italian Oil Painting Fruit Still Life Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Bright and breezy Italian still life of fruits in a bowl Artist has really captured the scen with great skill as the fruits are placed in a blue and white porcelain bowl Love how the...
Canvas
David Horan Paper daybed for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
David Horan (born in Dublin, 1982) is a multidisciplinary designer and manufacturer based in London. With a Master of Arts in Design Products from the Royal College of Art 2013, he c...
Paper
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century unusual two-piece chest of drawers. The top is made up of oak planks, and has a beveled edge. There is old restoration, staining and discoloration on the top from honest...
Oak, Rosewood
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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