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Burl Olive Moderne Credenza
Burl Olive Moderne Credenza

Burl Olive Moderne Credenza

Unavailable|$2,200

Burl Olive Moderne Credenza

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Toronto, ON

Burl olive 9 drawer credenza/long chest of drawers. Original design brass pulls.

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Teak Chest of Drawers with Brass pulls
Teak Chest of Drawers with Brass pulls

Teak Chest of Drawers with Brass pulls

Located in Dallas, TX

A small scale teak cabinet with shallow drawers and brass pulls. Signed with Danish control tag.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

By Harvey Probber

Located in Berlin, DE

Harvey Probber mahogany chest, with drawers that feature brass flat bar appointments. Signed!

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl with X Brass Pulls
Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl with X Brass Pulls

Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl with X Brass Pulls

By Paul Frankl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic chest of drawers cabinet by Paul Frankl with his signature X brass pulls. This beautiful

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Ebony Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls
Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Ebony Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls

Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Ebony Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Edward Wormley for Dunbar attributed chest of drawers in ebony cerused oak. We have restored. The

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers In Elm with Brass Pulls by Edward Wormley
Chest of Drawers In Elm with Brass Pulls by Edward Wormley

Chest of Drawers In Elm with Brass Pulls by Edward Wormley

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chest of drawers in American elm with brass pulls designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel Furniture

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chest of drawers No. 102 in dark walnut with brass pulls by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Decorative Brass Pulls by Grosfeld House
Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Decorative Brass Pulls by Grosfeld House

Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Decorative Brass Pulls by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chest of drawers in ebonized teak with decorative brass hardware by Grosfeld House, American, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage Dutch Burl Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers with Original Brass Pulls
Vintage Dutch Burl Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers with Original Brass Pulls

Vintage Dutch Burl Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers with Original Brass Pulls

Located in Centennial, CO

This piece is absolutely stunning! This chest of drawers appears to be vintage, made perhaps

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls and X Stretcher by Paul McCobb
Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls and X Stretcher by Paul McCobb

Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls and X Stretcher by Paul McCobb

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chest of drawers model No. 1006 in mahogany with brass pulls and X stretcher between legs by Paul

Category

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

Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Tall Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Shell Pulls
Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Tall Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Shell Pulls

Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Tall Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Shell Pulls

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful one-piece Federal style mahogany bow front tall chest of drawers in a two over six

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th century English Mahogany Chest with Brass Pulls
19th century English Mahogany Chest with Brass Pulls

19th century English Mahogany Chest with Brass Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, Shaped Apron and Splay Feet. English in origin and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls
Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls

Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls

Located in Oakland, CA

graining, leather pulls and brass hardware. Consisting of 3 wide drawers with a sleek profile, fantastic

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Solid Mahogany Georgian Style Four  Front Pull Chest Drawers / Commode
Solid Mahogany Georgian Style Four  Front Pull Chest Drawers / Commode

Solid Mahogany Georgian Style Four Front Pull Chest Drawers / Commode

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Chippendale design, this chest features four spacious drawers adorned with brass pulls and fittings, adding a

Category

Vintage 1940s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

White Lacquer Bachelors Chest with Brass Drop Pulls
White Lacquer Bachelors Chest with Brass Drop Pulls

White Lacquer Bachelors Chest with Brass Drop Pulls

By Henredon

Located in Danville, CA

Bedside Chest of Drawers in White Lacquer with Polished Brass bale pulls attributed to Dorothy

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Bachelor's Chests with Brass Pulls
Elegant Pair of Bachelor's Chests with Brass Pulls

Elegant Pair of Bachelor's Chests with Brass Pulls

By Henredon

Located in Danville, CA

Pair of mahogany bachelor's chests with gilt trim and polished brass drop handles.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Walnut Bachelor's Chest with Brass Ring pulls
Walnut Bachelor's Chest with Brass Ring pulls

Walnut Bachelor's Chest with Brass Ring pulls

Located in Danville, CA

Beautiful quality Deco Moderne commode with brass ring pulls. Matched grain drawer fronts.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Harris Lebus an Arts & Crafts Oak Chest of Drawers with Brass Ring Pull Handles
Harris Lebus an Arts & Crafts Oak Chest of Drawers with Brass Ring Pull Handles

Harris Lebus an Arts & Crafts Oak Chest of Drawers with Brass Ring Pull Handles

By Harris Lebus

Located in London, GB

with brass and steel ring pull handles, and stamped registered design numbers to the drawers and H. L

Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of Paul Mccobb for Calvin chests unusual pulls & 10 drawers
Pair of Paul Mccobb for Calvin chests unusual pulls & 10 drawers

Pair of Paul Mccobb for Calvin chests unusual pulls & 10 drawers

Located in Palm Springs, CA

each and some rare pulls on the bottom six drawers. Only one of the chests has a label. We have had

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls
Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls

Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

, each featuring a pair of Frankl's iconic X- pulls in brass. The condition is fair and they will need to

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Details
Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Details

Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Details

Located in New York City, NY

Beautiful 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls and Sabots. Small scale that could function as

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Baker Hollywood Regency Campaign Chest / Long Dresser - Brass Pulls
Vintage Baker Hollywood Regency Campaign Chest / Long Dresser - Brass Pulls

Vintage Baker Hollywood Regency Campaign Chest / Long Dresser - Brass Pulls

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Item features seven dovetailed drawers with solid brass pulls, bun feet, and original lightly

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Chest with Stylized Brass Pulls
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Chest with Stylized Brass Pulls

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Chest with Stylized Brass Pulls

Located in New York, NY

. It features three spacious drawers each equipped with a pair of stylized pagoda style brass pulls

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Miniature Mahogany Serpentine Three Drawer Chest with Round Brass Pulls
Miniature Mahogany Serpentine Three Drawer Chest with Round Brass Pulls

Miniature Mahogany Serpentine Three Drawer Chest with Round Brass Pulls

Located in Milford, NH

conforming top edge, round brass pulls and carved ogee feet. Would make a great jewelry chest. Dates to the

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Four Drawer Federal Style Chest Mahogany w/ Brass Pulls
Four Drawer Federal Style Chest Mahogany w/ Brass Pulls

Four Drawer Federal Style Chest Mahogany w/ Brass Pulls

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. 20th Century Four Drawer Federal style chest mahogany w/ brass pulls.

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Rosewood Commode with Pull-Out Drawers
Rosewood Commode with Pull-Out Drawers

Rosewood Commode with Pull-Out Drawers

Located in Madrid, ES

Rosewood commode, chest of drawers or sewing table. Front with four drawers, brass details

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bookmatched Exotic Burled Walnut Lacquered Chest with Brass Pulls
Art Deco Bookmatched Exotic Burled Walnut Lacquered Chest with Brass Pulls

Art Deco Bookmatched Exotic Burled Walnut Lacquered Chest with Brass Pulls

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco bookmatched walnut lacquered chest or dresser with brass pulls. This piece features

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Chest in Oak with Brass Pulls by Henredon
Campaign Style Chest in Oak with Brass Pulls by Henredon

Campaign Style Chest in Oak with Brass Pulls by Henredon

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Campaign Style chest of drawers in oak with inset brass pulls by Henredon, American 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Campaign Style Chest in Oak with Brass Pulls by Henredon
Campaign Style Chest in Oak with Brass Pulls by Henredon

Campaign Style Chest in Oak with Brass Pulls by Henredon

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Campaign Style chest of drawers in oak with inset brass pulls by Henredon, American 1970's (signed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Art Deco Bookmatched Walnut & Exotic Marble Chest with Sculptural Brass Pulls
Art Deco Bookmatched Walnut & Exotic Marble Chest with Sculptural Brass Pulls

Art Deco Bookmatched Walnut & Exotic Marble Chest with Sculptural Brass Pulls

Located in New York, NY

of sculptural s-form brass pulls. With its clean modernist lines and beautiful attention to detail

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls in Tiffany Blue
Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls in Tiffany Blue

Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls in Tiffany Blue

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

chest feature seven elegantly proportioned drawers that cantilever over a base. The drawers alternate in

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Nightstands / Cabinets, Chests Brass Pulls
Pair Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Nightstands / Cabinets, Chests Brass Pulls

Pair Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Nightstands / Cabinets, Chests Brass Pulls

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Nightstands / Cabinets or Chests, Brass Pulls     A

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls
Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls

Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

Frankl's iconic X- pulls in brass. The condition of both is fair and they will need to be restored at some

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls
Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls

Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

Frankl's iconic X- pulls in brass. The condition of both is fair and they will need to be restored at some

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Chest with Great Pulls
19th Century Dutch Chest with Great Pulls

19th Century Dutch Chest with Great Pulls

Located in New York, NY

A delightful Dutch Chest with exceptional brass pulls and bracketed feet. Three small drawers

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut High Chest Dresser w/ Solid Brass Pulls
Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut High Chest Dresser w/ Solid Brass Pulls

Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut High Chest Dresser w/ Solid Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid century modern oiled walnut high chest with solid brass pulls.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Fine Small French Art Rosewood Four Drawers Commode with Brass Pulls
Fine Small French Art Rosewood Four Drawers Commode with Brass Pulls

Fine Small French Art Rosewood Four Drawers Commode with Brass Pulls

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fine French Art Deco rosewood small commode with 4 drawers and brass pulls. Price includes

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Midcentury Modern Oil Walnut High Chest Dresser with Brass Pulls
Midcentury Modern Oil Walnut High Chest Dresser with Brass Pulls

Midcentury Modern Oil Walnut High Chest Dresser with Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid-century modern high chest in style of Paul McCobb. Nice oil walnut finish.

Category

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

Italian Midcentury Chest in Walnut with Stylized Brass Pulls and Vitrolite Top
Italian Midcentury Chest in Walnut with Stylized Brass Pulls and Vitrolite Top

Italian Midcentury Chest in Walnut with Stylized Brass Pulls and Vitrolite Top

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Mid-Century Modern chest was realized, in the Manner of Gio Ponti, in Italy, circa

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Harvey Prober Black Lacquer Brass Pulls 5-Drawer High Chest Dresser Cabinet
Harvey Prober Black Lacquer Brass Pulls 5-Drawer High Chest Dresser Cabinet

Harvey Prober Black Lacquer Brass Pulls 5-Drawer High Chest Dresser Cabinet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber high chest on dowel shape feet with brass hardware.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI French Commode with Three Drawers and Brass Pulls, Late 18th Century
Louis XVI French Commode with Three Drawers and Brass Pulls, Late 18th Century

Louis XVI French Commode with Three Drawers and Brass Pulls, Late 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 18th century French Louis XVI walnut commode with three drawers, brass pulls and fluted legs.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Teak Campaign Chest with Outstanding Recessed Brass Pulls c.1890
Diminutive Teak Campaign Chest with Outstanding Recessed Brass Pulls c.1890

Diminutive Teak Campaign Chest with Outstanding Recessed Brass Pulls c.1890

Located in Charleston, SC

Diminutive teak Campaign chest with outstanding recessed brass pulls. Outstanding quality including

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Streamlined Art Deco High Chest in Book Matched Walnut and Brass Pulls
Streamlined Art Deco High Chest in Book Matched Walnut and Brass Pulls

Streamlined Art Deco High Chest in Book Matched Walnut and Brass Pulls

Located in New York, NY

This streamlined Art Deco high chest in book-matched walnut features five generous drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-Century Modern High Chest in Bookmatched Mahogany with Brushed Brass Pulls
Mid-Century Modern High Chest in Bookmatched Mahogany with Brushed Brass Pulls

Mid-Century Modern High Chest in Bookmatched Mahogany with Brushed Brass Pulls

Located in New York, NY

, offering a wealth of storage possibilities. Each drawer has a bowed streamlined brushed brass pull that

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Low chest of Drawers
Low chest of Drawers

Low chest of Drawers

Located in Buchanan, NY

Lovely walnut chest of drawers with brass pulls and casters, made by Baker. This piece has 9

Category

Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Classy Chest of Drawers
Classy Chest of Drawers

Classy Chest of Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

Completely restored 1950's six drawer chest of drawers, with chic brass pulls.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chests or Dressers Brass Ring Pulls
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chests or Dressers Brass Ring Pulls

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chests or Dressers Brass Ring Pulls

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Hudson, NY

the early 1950s. Expertly refinished in a deep mahogany lacquer and polished brass pulls. Scratch in

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Grosfeld House Chest of Drawers / Highboy
Grosfeld House Chest of Drawers / Highboy

Grosfeld House Chest of Drawers / Highboy

Located in New York, NY

drawers.Antique decorative brass pulls. Eight drawers. Matching low boy available.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley
Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley

Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A solid walnut chest of drawers with brass pulls with Natzler tile inserts. Design by Edward

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Style Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Aesthetic Style Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers

Aesthetic Style Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

Aesthetic Movement Style Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers, four drawers with brass pulls upon paw feet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Aesthetic Movement Commodes and...

Materials

Brass

Unusual Raffia Chest of Drawers
Unusual Raffia Chest of Drawers

Unusual Raffia Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Raffia Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English Cherry Chest of Drawers
English Cherry Chest of Drawers

English Cherry Chest of Drawers

Located in Nantucket, MA

English cherry chest of drawers with brass pulls.

Category

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

John Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
John Widdicomb Chest of Drawers

John Widdicomb Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional 3 drawer Solid Cherry chest of drawers with recessed brass pulls and sabots. Visit

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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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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