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Regency Satinwood Inlaid and Carved Mahogany Chest Mirror, Circa 1800-1810
Regency Satinwood Inlaid and Carved Mahogany Chest Mirror, Circa 1800-1810

Regency Satinwood Inlaid and Carved Mahogany Chest Mirror, Circa 1800-1810

Located in Germantown, MD

A true Regency Satinwood Inlaid and carved Mahogany Chest Mirror, Circa 1800-1810 in great antique

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Regency Table Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32.25"W x 18.13"D x 28.38

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers from Bordeaux
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers from Bordeaux

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers from Bordeaux

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique chest was crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760. Called "Commode Tombeau" in

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Antique Horner School Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers and Mirror, circa 1900
Antique Horner School Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers and Mirror, circa 1900

Antique Horner School Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers and Mirror, circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Horner school mahogany chest of drawers features carved foliate, scroll and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest
Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest

Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

A fine and exuberantly carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid

Category

Antique 19th Century European George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest
Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest

Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

An Irish carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid-eighteenth century

Category

Antique 19th Century European Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Hand-Carved Pilasters
American Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Hand-Carved Pilasters

American Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Hand-Carved Pilasters

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully preserved antique mahogany chest of drawers, dating to the circa 1860s, exemplifying

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Mahogany

18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand
18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand

18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Mahogany Silver Chest on the most amazing and EXCEPTIONAL Carved Stand. Made circa 1745, by an obviously

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest
Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest

Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The Chest On Chest with classic elegant Georgian lines. The upper chest with a carved cornice with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Flame Mahogany Five Drawer Chest C1880
Antique Victorian Carved Flame Mahogany Five Drawer Chest C1880

Antique Victorian Carved Flame Mahogany Five Drawer Chest C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Carved Flame Mahogany Five Drawer Chest C1880 Measures - 41.75"H x 41"W x 18.25"D

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Grosfeld House Figured and Carved Mahogany Tall Chest
Grosfeld House Figured and Carved Mahogany Tall Chest

Grosfeld House Figured and Carved Mahogany Tall Chest

By Grosfeld House

Located in Chicago, IL

Striking Art Deco/moderne design tall chest with ziggurat top and canted front corners. The fluted

Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Coffer
Carved Mahogany Coffer

Carved Mahogany Coffer

Located in Vista, CA

French carved Mahogany coffer, applied carved center panel with medallion, relief linenfold carved

Category

20th Century Unknown French Provincial Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

mahogany commode buffet chest of drawers is truly incredible! If you look at the photos provided, you will

Category

20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest
American Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest

American Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest

Located in Queens, NY

American Chippendale style (Early 20th Century) mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A very fine 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Thomas Chippendale

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

English Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

Located in Faversham, GB

A good mahogany rectangular chest of drawers of large stature with two short over three long smooth

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany
17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany

17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany

Located in North Miami, FL

17th century Portuguese cutlery chest made in mahogany. The chest sits on finely turned legs

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Solid Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Solid Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Solid Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved solid mahogany, with original brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

of lighter tone that is carved with intermittent “nodes” to appear as bamboo. Note the chest is made

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique George III flame mahogany secretaire chest on chest, circa 1770 in date

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany chest on chest circa 1800. Fine quality English chest on

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Central American Carved Mahogany  Coffer
Central American Carved Mahogany  Coffer

Central American Carved Mahogany Coffer

Located in Montreal, QC

This carved wood chest is in the Spanish colonial taste. It has domed hinged top and is raised

Category

20th Century Mexican Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 18th century mahogany gentleman's dressing chest. The top drawer with a baized slide

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Carved Ball and Claw Feet Flame Mahogany Book Matched Dresser Bachelor Chest
Carved Ball and Claw Feet Flame Mahogany Book Matched Dresser Bachelor Chest

Carved Ball and Claw Feet Flame Mahogany Book Matched Dresser Bachelor Chest

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Bombay 4 drawers flame mahogany ball and claw feet dresser chest by Drexel. Campaign style "carry

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large English Flamed Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Large English Flamed Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Large English Flamed Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Faversham, GB

A tall and wide Flamed mahogany Victorian chest of drawers with an arrangement of two over three

Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Small George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Small George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Faversham, GB

A fine well proportioned George III mahogany chest with a crossbanded top over two short and three

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests
English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests

English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introducing a classic pair of English Mahogany Bachelor's Chests featuring traditional design

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers
19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers

19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality elegant

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland-Smith Chest with Mirror in Mahogany
Maitland-Smith Chest with Mirror in Mahogany

Maitland-Smith Chest with Mirror in Mahogany

By Maitland Smith

Located in Milford, NH

A beautifully made mahogany chest by Maitland-Smith with large upper beveled mirror supported by

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Philadelphia Chippendale Style Lowboy
Carved Mahogany Philadelphia Chippendale Style Lowboy

Carved Mahogany Philadelphia Chippendale Style Lowboy

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A classic Philadelphia Chippendale style hand carved mahogany lowboy. The upper long drawer with

Category

Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

One of the finest quality Antique English Geo. III period inlaid figured mahogany Chippendale style

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Danish mid 19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers
Danish mid 19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers

Danish mid 19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Danish mid 19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers circa 1850. Stunning mid 19th century 4

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

Chest of drawers hand-made in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. The chest features eight

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Antique French Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers (circa 1860) This is a very fine quality French

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Oak, Italian Craftsmanship
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Oak, Italian Craftsmanship

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Oak, Italian Craftsmanship

Located in Seaford, GB

18th-Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers – c.1770 An exceptional 18th-century painted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests

Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830. Rare pair of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

NVIN0388 Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers
NVIN0388 Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers

NVIN0388 Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers

Located in Annville, PA

A vintage Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers brought to you by Niagara Furniture. A

Category

1990s North American Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificently Carved 18th Century English Mahogany Commode
Magnificently Carved 18th Century English Mahogany Commode

Magnificently Carved 18th Century English Mahogany Commode

Located in Milford, NH

A fine mahogany commode with rectangular top with foliate carved border surmounting a case with two

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th century Danish mahogany chest of drawers
Mid 20th century Danish mahogany chest of drawers

Mid 20th century Danish mahogany chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality scandinavian mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950. Good quality piece of furniture

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Century Furniture Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest
Century Furniture Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest

Century Furniture Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest

By Century Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A Century Furniture of Distinction Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest. Features

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Danish Bleached Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
19th Century Danish Bleached Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

19th Century Danish Bleached Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

book-matched mahogany veneer. The chest is very simple in lines and looks modern due to the bleaching

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers circa 1760. Fine quality serpentine

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
19th century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest

19th century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century french inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830. Early 19th century inlaid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
English Georgian Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

English Georgian Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine English late George II, early George III period mahogany bachelor's chest of rectangular

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand
Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand

Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A unique, Regency Period Neoclassical/ Egyptian revival, mahogany chest on stand 1811-1820 This

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Hinged Top Inlaid Mule Chest . Circa 1780
English Mahogany Hinged Top Inlaid Mule Chest . Circa 1780

English Mahogany Hinged Top Inlaid Mule Chest . Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany hinged top mule chest with carved molded edge, reeded sides, carved scalloped

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide
George II Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide

George II Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide

Located in Milford, NH

A fine George II English mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with leather top brushing slide over

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Large Chest of Drawers, circa 1760
English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Large Chest of Drawers, circa 1760

English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Large Chest of Drawers, circa 1760

Located in Kinderhook, NY

George III period large scale mahogany chest of drawers in the style of Thomas Chippendale, the single

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Carved Mahogany Dressing Table
18th Century Carved Mahogany Dressing Table

18th Century Carved Mahogany Dressing Table

Located in Savannah, GA

This is a dressing table made in England, circa 1770. It is made of solid mahogany and is

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 20th century mahogany marble top chest of drawers
Mid 20th century mahogany marble top chest of drawers

Mid 20th century mahogany marble top chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century mahogany marble top commode circa 1960. Good quality chest of drawers in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century
Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large Empire mahogany-veneered chest of drawers raised on an exceptionally crafted base supported

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860

Located in Big Flats, NY

marble top over four long drawers with flanking carved elements; mirror with carved mahogany frame having

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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Carved Mahogany Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved mahogany chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every carved mahogany chest was constructed with great care. Find 341 options for an antique or vintage carved mahogany chest now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved mahogany chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each carved mahogany chest bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one carved mahogany chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Ralph Lauren produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Mahogany Chest?

Prices for a carved mahogany chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,480.

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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