Bobbin Chest
Country Pine Chest of Drawers with Bobbin Detail
Located in Port Chester, NY
A honey colored pine chest of drawers with whimsical bobbin detail on both sides. Charming
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique French Elm Commode with Bobbin Turned Columns
Located in Port Chester, NY
A fanciful French elm chest of drawers with turned columns at either side and sweet ball feet
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early-18th century oak geometrically-panelled chest on chest ca 1710-1720. Queen Anne
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Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
17th Century Oak Enclosed Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 17th century oak part enclosed chest of drawers, the moulded rectangular top
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Antique 1680s British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A three drawer chest of drawers by modernist designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946). Constructed from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
French Oak Low Dresser Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A low two drawer chest of drawers or low dresser in modernist style.
France, circa 1940s.
Oak
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Nightstand End Table
Located in Forney, TX
A period French Empire (1804-1815) mahogany chest of drawers nightstand with beautifully aged
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Night Stands
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Belgian Black Marble
H 28.25 in W 19.25 in D 12.25 in
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Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
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William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare William & Mary period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase / cabinet. Circa 1685.
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English 18th Century George I Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
English walnut and oak Jacobean chest of drawers.
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The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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An iconic, unobtrusive design.
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
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Antique French Carved Oak 19th Century Hall Cabinet, Side Cabinet, France, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique French carved oak 19th century hall cabinet, side cabinet, France, 1880, H068
France, 1880
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Antique 1890s French Cabinets
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H 63 in W 56 in D 23 in
Two French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Fine quality French Empire cherrywood armchairs.
Carved arms in shallow relief with acanthus leaves, elegant saber legs, beautiful patina color.
To coat however you like.
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Antique 1820s French Empire Armchairs
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Cherry
Italian Empire Furniture, 1800-1843
By Enrico Colle
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli, first edition, 1998
This volume illustrates the singular and highly original direction that the Empire style took in Italy during the period of French rule a...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry and Burl Wood Nightstand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or Neoclassical style nightstand or end table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
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Vintage Antique Industrial Georgian Oak Haberdashery Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful oak geometric chest of drawers from the Georgian era.
- The oak is in an incredible condition for its age with a well figured wild grain and rich patina.
- There are ...
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
H 39.38 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in
Unusual French Empire Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
French Empire style chandelier has a double vessel form frame of gilt metal, circa 1920s. The lower level features strands of crystal beading draped in a globe form circled by a ring...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of 19th century Italian walnut commodes. Beautiful finish, excellent quality craftsmanship as well as ample storage. The keys are included. Fabulous!!
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional English Chinoiserie or Japanned lacquered two part oak highboy with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with hidden document drawer over three small fitted draw...
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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of functional art made in Shizuoka for export to the western market, this Japanese chest with drawers on stand, circa 1900s features intricate marquetry work using a traditio...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
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French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut & Upholstered Chaise Lounge, mid 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped and leaning backrest with bergere sides and padded armrests, with scalloped carved apron and eight cabriole carved legs, upholstered in pale green velvet, exceptional...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
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Upholstery, Walnut
H 39 in W 34 in D 84 in
17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-17th century Flemish oak chest of drawers.
With turned split mouldings to the drawers on bun feet.
Circa 1670.
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
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Midcentury Italian Commode in Solid Cherry
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Midcentury Italian commode in solid cherry
This commode chest of drawers on stand is of Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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MULE CHEST
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, LATE 17TH CENTURY, SMALL OAK PANELLED MULE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS BELOW
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cabinets
A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Island City, NY
The rectangular top with bobbin turned beaded edge above four geometrically moulded drawers
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Dressers
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Oak
William IV Mahogany Bobbin Edged Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming mahogany chest with a traditional decorative bobbin edge. Four roomy drawers and lovely
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest on Chest NOW ON SALE
Located in Port Chester, NY
This antique mahogany bowfront chest on chest, with a bobbin-like column on each side, is an
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
A large pine chest of three deep hand-cut dovetailed drawers. Applied split balusters and bobbin
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Antique 1880s Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
A spacious chest of three deep hand-cut dovetailed drawers with original red glass and brass-plated
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
A large and handsome pine chest of five hand-cut dovetailed drawers in a two over three
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Antique 1880s Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Hungarian Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome hand-cut dovetailed trunk is in the form of a faux mule chest, that is, the lower
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Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests
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Pine
Pine Four Drawer Cottage Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
with shaped skirt, applied bobbin pilasters, knobs replaced
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
17th Century English Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extremely rare 17th century English moulded chest of drawers made of solid cherrywood with a rich
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Antique 17th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
William and Mary Period Chest on Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual Early 18th Century English oak William and Mary period chest on stand, the thumb molded top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Rare Late 17th c. Leather Chest on Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare late 17th century leather chest on stand, the chest with multicolour leather panels decorated
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
19th century English incised Marble Top Chest of Drawers with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th century English chest of drawers is adorned with a faux bamboo trim on both front and
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H 33.25 in W 39.25 in D 19.75 in
William & Mary circa 1680 English Oak Antique Chest of Drawers Lovley Patination
Located in GB
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A rare survivor, these drawers are circa 340+ years old, hand carved from solid oak
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Antique 1680s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
H 25.4 in W 37.01 in L 25.4 in
Antique English Hall Table Chest Sideboard Cabinet Jacobean Carved Oak Bobbin
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Hall Table Chest Sideboard Cabinet Jacobean Carved Oak Bobbin.
Direct from England
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Tables
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Brass
H 33 in W 40 in D 17 in
Solid Oak Bobbin Turned Triple Leg Sideboard Chest of Drawers Great Piece & Size
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage solid oak bobbin turned triple leg sideboard
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Oak
H 36.42 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
Antique Bible Box on Stand, William & Mary, Oak, Writing, circa 1690 and Later
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box on stand, an English, William and Mary, oak writing chest dating from
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes
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Oak
H 39.57 in W 25.01 in D 17.33 in
Antique Welsh Oak and Mahogany Bobbin Edged Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A tall oak and mahogany chest of drawers with great period details and an imposing silhouette. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Oak
Louis Philippe Elm Commode with Bobbin Turned Columns
Located in Port Chester, NY
A pretty French elm chest of drawers from the Louis Philippe period with lots of good detail, such
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Elm
Antique 18th Century English Carved Oak William & Mary Mule Chest/Coffer, 1720
Located in Portland, OR
bobbin-turned carved appliqués. The chest having two drawers at the base and standing on stile feet.
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Blanket Chests
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Oak
H 28.5 in W 52.5 in D 20.5 in
Empire Style Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Asheville, NC
American empire style cherry chest of drawers, edge banded veneered drawer fronts with key
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Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Poplar
Two Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A two drawer chest of drawers by modernist designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946). Constructed from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
English Faux Bamboo Trimmed Marble-Top Chest of Drawers with Diamond Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
English marble top chest of drawers with faux bamboo trim. This 19th century English chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Mid Century Italian Commode in Solid Cherry
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid century Italian commode in solid cherry
This commode chest of drawers on stand is of Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th c. English Oak Panel Front William and Mary style chest of drawers. Drawer fronts have 1
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
OAK CHEST
Located in Chicago, IL
A FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH, LATE 17TH CENTURY, OAK CHEST OF FOUR DRAWERS IN TWO PARTS, HAVING APPLIED
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Regency Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
Regency bow fronted chest of drawers with bobbin turned columns.
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Antique 1820s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
An early 19th century bow fronted bedroom chest with crossbanded top over three long and two short
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique English Tall Painted Three-Drawer Chest, circa 1850
Located in Houston, TX
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This antique English chest circa 1850 has fantastic decorative detail seen
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Antique 1850s English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Paint
Antique Jacobean Style Oak Chest on Stand, 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Jacobean style oak chest on stand 19th century, circa 1890
Antique Jacobean style solid
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Antique 1890s British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Antique Jacobean Style Oak Chest on Stand 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Jacobean style oak chest on stand 19th century circa 1890
Antique Jacobean style solid
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Antique 1890s British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Small Molded Front Chest on Turned Legs
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Oak silver or serving chest on raised bobbin turned legs ending in squat feet; three drawers with
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Bobbin Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bobbin chest for your home. A bobbin chest — often made from wood, oak and belgian black marble — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bobbin chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bobbin chest bearing Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Charles Dudouyt and Ernest Gimson each produced at least one beautiful bobbin chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a Bobbin Chest?
Prices for a bobbin chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,407 and can go as high as $34,843, while the average can fetch as much as $4,923.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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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