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Neoclassical Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Brass Pulls
Neoclassical Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Brass Pulls

Neoclassical Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Brass Pulls

Located in Locust Valley, NY

, totaling five drawers overall. Each drawer is fitted with elegant oval brass backplate pulls. Crafted from

Category

Early 20th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser
Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser

Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!

Category

20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, circa 1920
French Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, circa 1920

French Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

drawers, all fitted with finely cast brass ring pulls and escutcheons. The solid wood construction

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents
Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents

Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents

By Tommi Parzinger, Tomlinson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern 3-drawer fruitwood bachelor chest with brass hardware.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Midcentury Bamboo and Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Campaign-Style Brass Pulls
Midcentury Bamboo and Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Campaign-Style Brass Pulls

Midcentury Bamboo and Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Campaign-Style Brass Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

A midcentury chest of drawers, crafted with a solid mahogany body framed by bold bamboo poles at

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany

Kindel 7 Drawers Fruitwood Heavy Brass Drop Pulls High Chest Tall Dresser Mint!
Kindel 7 Drawers Fruitwood Heavy Brass Drop Pulls High Chest Tall Dresser Mint!

Kindel 7 Drawers Fruitwood Heavy Brass Drop Pulls High Chest Tall Dresser Mint!

By Kindel Furniture, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Kindel 7 drawers fruitwood heavy brass drop pulls high chest tall dresser mint!

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style 6 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Mint
Campaign Style 6 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Mint

Campaign Style 6 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Mint

By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Campaign style 6 drawers brass drop pulls Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest mint. Glass reverse

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!

Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!

By John Widdicomb, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!

Category

20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

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

elegant brass pull hardware, providing a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic. Each chest is equipped with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

White Lacquer High Chest with Brass Pulls
White Lacquer High Chest with Brass Pulls

White Lacquer High Chest with Brass Pulls

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century modern white lacquer high chest dresser with brass pulls.

Category

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

Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls
Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls

Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

. Brass ring drop pulls.  

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest Drawers X-Pulls From Johnson Furniture
Rare Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest Drawers X-Pulls From Johnson Furniture

Rare Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest Drawers X-Pulls From Johnson Furniture

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

a pair of Frankl's iconic X- pulls in brass. With clean lines and timeless form, this high chest

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Five Drawer High Chest with Long Solid Brass Cylinder Pulls
Five Drawer High Chest with Long Solid Brass Cylinder Pulls

Five Drawer High Chest with Long Solid Brass Cylinder Pulls

By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice five drawers high chest with nice large heavy solid brass pulls.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian 19th C. Raised Two-Drawer Chest w/Brass Lion Head Pulls
Italian 19th C. Raised Two-Drawer Chest w/Brass Lion Head Pulls

Italian 19th C. Raised Two-Drawer Chest w/Brass Lion Head Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian bleached and painted wood raised chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb Solid Cherry Brass Pulls Hardware Block Front High Chest Dresser Mint!
Widdicomb Solid Cherry Brass Pulls Hardware Block Front High Chest Dresser Mint!

Widdicomb Solid Cherry Brass Pulls Hardware Block Front High Chest Dresser Mint!

By John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Widdicomb solid cherry brass pulls hardware block front high chest dresser mint! 6 drawers Mid

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests or Dressers
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests or Dressers

Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests or Dressers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice brass pulls white lacquer three-drawer cabinets.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Michael Taylor 8-Drawer Walnut and Interlocking Brass Ring Pull Low Chest
Michael Taylor 8-Drawer Walnut and Interlocking Brass Ring Pull Low Chest

Michael Taylor 8-Drawer Walnut and Interlocking Brass Ring Pull Low Chest

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

, and brass interlocking ring drawer pulls. (MICHAEL TAYLOR FOR BAKER FURNITURE CO.).  

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern 7 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Long Walnut Dresser Credenza Mint!
Mid-Century Modern 7 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Long Walnut Dresser Credenza Mint!

Mid-Century Modern 7 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Long Walnut Dresser Credenza Mint!

By Drexel, Kindel Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Kindel Mid-Century Modern 7 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Long Walnut Dresser Credenza MINT!

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base

Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A contemporary chest of drawers featuring multiple horizontal drawers arranged in an irregular

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser

Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century  Bachelor Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls C 1950's
Mid Century  Bachelor Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls C 1950's

Mid Century Bachelor Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls C 1950's

By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Sophisticated mid century bachelor chest, in original cerused oak finish, with recessed brass pulls

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Restored Six Drawers Paul Frankl American Walnut Solid Brass Buckle Shaped Pulls
Restored Six Drawers Paul Frankl American Walnut Solid Brass Buckle Shaped Pulls

Restored Six Drawers Paul Frankl American Walnut Solid Brass Buckle Shaped Pulls

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Century modern American walnut solid brass buckle shaped pulls hardware high chest dresser by Paul

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century 3 Drawer Side Table Chest in Walnut with Brass Hourglass Pulls 1960s
Mid Century 3 Drawer Side Table Chest in Walnut with Brass Hourglass Pulls 1960s

Mid Century 3 Drawer Side Table Chest in Walnut with Brass Hourglass Pulls 1960s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Troy, MI

Petite side table or chest of drawers in the style of Harvey Probber USA circa 1960's Three drawer

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base

Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base

Located in NEW YORK, NY

proportion and tactile detail, expressed through warm walnut panels accented by hand-hammered brass bands

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Strata Chest in Ebonized Oak w Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
Strata Chest in Ebonized Oak w Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base

Strata Chest in Ebonized Oak w Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A contemporary chest of drawers featuring multiple horizontal drawers arranged in an irregular

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary
Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary

Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern cherry finish 7 drawers high chest dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT
Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT

Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT

By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid-century modern walnut dresser high chest by Johnson for John Stuart.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers
Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers

Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers on Wheels.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests
Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests

Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests

By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Hollywood Regency style rosewood tops bachelor chests by Kittinger. Pair of super high

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Five Drawers Chest
Large Antique Five Drawers Chest

Large Antique Five Drawers Chest

Located in North Hollywood, CA

with brass pull handles; specifically, there are two smaller drawers at the top positioned side-by-side

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Fruitwood

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary
Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary

Located in Germantown, MD

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull-Out Tray Secretary. Dovetail construction

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers

Located in Houston, TX

A 19th-century French Empire chest of drawers in walnut, with brass pulls and column accents

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lacquered Wood Chests of Drawers
Pair of Lacquered Wood Chests of Drawers

Pair of Lacquered Wood Chests of Drawers

By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Pair of white lacquered wood chests of drawers with brass cross pull details by Paul Frankl for

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Inlay and Ornate Pulls
19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Inlay and Ornate Pulls

19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Inlay and Ornate Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

in 19th-century English craftsmanship, this mahogany chest of drawers showcases the refined curves

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser
Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser

Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Side by side three-drawer set and double doors compartment dresser credenza.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940

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

Widdicomb White Lacquered Dresser Cabinet with Brass Pulls
Widdicomb White Lacquered Dresser Cabinet with Brass Pulls

Widdicomb White Lacquered Dresser Cabinet with Brass Pulls

By C.G. Kimerly, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Oakland, CA

white lacquer with brass plated flower shaped drawer pulls.

Category

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

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT

Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT

By Kittinger, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT Outstanding design

Category

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

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Bracket Feet
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Bracket Feet

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers With Bracket Feet

Located in Charlottesville, VA

18th-century George III mahogany chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass pulls and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Serpentine Three Drawer Commode with Gilt Brass Pulls
18th Century French Serpentine Three Drawer Commode with Gilt Brass Pulls

18th Century French Serpentine Three Drawer Commode with Gilt Brass Pulls

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a walnut serpentine three drawer commode with molded edge top, heavy gilt brass

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers
American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers

American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

American Chippendale walnut graduated chest of drawers with stunning early brass pulls and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marquetry and Brass Pulls
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marquetry and Brass Pulls

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marquetry and Brass Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

inlay work and brass pulls that enhance the neoclassical influence. The finely executed marquetry

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Faux Gold Tortoise Heavy Brass Pulls Two Door Credenzas Dresser Mint!
Pair Faux Gold Tortoise Heavy Brass Pulls Two Door Credenzas Dresser Mint!

Pair Faux Gold Tortoise Heavy Brass Pulls Two Door Credenzas Dresser Mint!

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Faux gold tortoise heavy brass pulls two

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Large White Painted Baroque Chest of 4 Drawers, circa 1790-1810
Antique Large White Painted Baroque Chest of 4 Drawers, circa 1790-1810

Antique Large White Painted Baroque Chest of 4 Drawers, circa 1790-1810

Located in Round Top, TX

four drawers with brass pulls. Later professionally applied, the layers of white (with shades gray and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine 18th century French brass inlaid commode with ormolu bronze pulls
Fine 18th century French brass inlaid commode with ormolu bronze pulls

Fine 18th century French brass inlaid commode with ormolu bronze pulls

Located in Richmond, VA

Gorgeous parquetry top 18th century French commode with brass inlaid fluted corners and ormolu

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Walnut

Sarreid Mirror Polished Stainless & Brass Two-Drawer Low Chest
Sarreid Mirror Polished Stainless & Brass Two-Drawer Low Chest

Sarreid Mirror Polished Stainless & Brass Two-Drawer Low Chest

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1960s mirror polished stainless steel clad Campaign chest of two drawers with solid brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Directoire Style Blood Tomato Red Lacquer Super Heavy Solid Brass Pulls Dresser
Directoire Style Blood Tomato Red Lacquer Super Heavy Solid Brass Pulls Dresser

Directoire Style Blood Tomato Red Lacquer Super Heavy Solid Brass Pulls Dresser

By Maslow Freen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Outstanding quality directoire style painted dresser with very heavy solid brass hardware. Six deep

Category

20th Century American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls
19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls

19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, over case which houses four drawers (upper

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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Chest Drawers Brass Pulls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chest drawers brass pulls for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique chest drawers brass pulls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. Chest drawers brass pulls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of chest drawers brass pulls to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Georgian chest drawers brass pulls are of considerable interest. Paul Frankl, Baker Furniture Company and Harvey Probber each produced beautiful chest drawers brass pulls that are worth considering.

How Much are Chest Drawers Brass Pulls?

Prices for chest drawers brass pulls start at $10 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $4,400.

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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