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William IV English Mahogany Turned Leg Chest, Early 19th Century
William IV English Mahogany Turned Leg Chest, Early 19th Century

William IV English Mahogany Turned Leg Chest, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century English William IV mahogany chest with 6 short drawers with brass pulls

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Parchment Covered 4 Drawer Chest in the Jean Michel Frank Style
Parchment Covered 4 Drawer Chest in the Jean Michel Frank Style

Parchment Covered 4 Drawer Chest in the Jean Michel Frank Style

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful parchment covered chest with 4 drawers and brass pulls on tapered legs....Jean Michel

Category

Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small English 19th Century Mahogany Straight Chest
Small English 19th Century Mahogany Straight Chest

Small English 19th Century Mahogany Straight Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Small English 19th Century Mahogany Straight Chest with 4 Graduating Drawers, Brass Bail Pulls and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

John Widdicomb Ebonized Walnut 3 Drawer Chest
John Widdicomb Ebonized Walnut 3 Drawer Chest

John Widdicomb Ebonized Walnut 3 Drawer Chest

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional 3 drawer Ebonized Walnut chest of drawers with satin brass pulls and sabots. A 5 drawer

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Modern Black Gloss Lacquer Chest, USA, 1940s
Modern Black Gloss Lacquer Chest, USA, 1940s

Modern Black Gloss Lacquer Chest, USA, 1940s

Located in Norwalk, CT

Newly finished in high gloss black lacquer, a Classic form early modern chest with four drawers

Category

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

19th Century Petite English Jacobean Style Oak Chest
19th Century Petite English Jacobean Style Oak Chest

19th Century Petite English Jacobean Style Oak Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A petite Jacobean English style oak chest with 4 sliding drawers, brass pulls and bune feet

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer
19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer

Located in Nantucket, MA

present); above two side-by-side drawers over two full drawers. The chest has inset brass pulls (which for

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Kingwood and Brass Trimmed Commode
Mid-Century Italian Kingwood and Brass Trimmed Commode

Mid-Century Italian Kingwood and Brass Trimmed Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

A Mid-Century Italian kingwood four-drawer commode or chest of drawers with brass pulls and trim.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Side Chests by John Widdicomb, USA c 1970s
Pair of Side Chests by John Widdicomb, USA c 1970s

Pair of Side Chests by John Widdicomb, USA c 1970s

By John Widdicomb

Located in Norwalk, CT

Great form on this pair. Each chest featuring two drawers with dramatic brass pulls. Very fine

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Commode
Neoclassical Commode

Neoclassical Commode

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Charles X neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with brass pulls, circa 1825. This chest of drawers

Category

Antique 1820s European Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, 1940s
Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, 1940s

Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, 1940s

By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chest of drawers TP-104 with 12 drawers in mahogany with brass ring pulls by Tommi Parzinger for

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls
Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

By FDB Møbler, C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen

Located in Oakland, CA

Borge Mogensen eight-drawer teak dresser with brass pulls on plinth base manufactured by CM Madsen

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco commode
Art Deco commode

Art Deco commode

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dark Walnut Art deco Chest of Drawers with Brass and Chrome Pulls

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Burled Walnut & Marble Louis Philippe Commode
French Burled Walnut & Marble Louis Philippe Commode

French Burled Walnut & Marble Louis Philippe Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

nose rounded sides and front corners sits over burled walnut chest of four drawers with brass detailed

Category

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

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls

By Bassett Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

polished solid brass pulls and black lacquered tapered legs, nice dovetail drawers and clean condition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Sculpted-Front Chest of Drawers by Tommi Parzinger, Oatmeal with Brass Pulls
Sculpted-Front Chest of Drawers by Tommi Parzinger, Oatmeal with Brass Pulls

Sculpted-Front Chest of Drawers by Tommi Parzinger, Oatmeal with Brass Pulls

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

oatmeal with exquisite etched brass drop pulls. Price Includes shipping costs in the cont. U.S., please

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Low double chest of drawers with X pulls by Paul Frankl *Saturday Sale*
Low double chest of drawers with X pulls by Paul Frankl *Saturday Sale*

Low double chest of drawers with X pulls by Paul Frankl *Saturday Sale*

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in Highland, IN

This classic 10 drawer chest by Paul Frankl features the signature X shaped brass pulls and refined

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in East Hampton, NY

Handsome Federal chest of drawers in mahogany with brass pulls

Category

Antique 19th Century American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Twelve Drawer Dresser With Brass Pulls
Danish Teak Twelve Drawer Dresser With Brass Pulls

Danish Teak Twelve Drawer Dresser With Brass Pulls

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak mid-century modern chest of drawers with hinged brass finger pulls, twelve drawers, ca

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest of Drawers for Widdicomb
Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest of Drawers for Widdicomb

Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest of Drawers for Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

Handsome T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chest of drawers for Widdicomb. Brass pulls on each drawer. Sliding

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Swedish Moderne Maple Chest
Swedish Moderne Maple Chest

Swedish Moderne Maple Chest

Located in New York, NY

A Birds-eye Maple chest of drawers with large solid brass pulls. Six large drawers.A low matching

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Chest by Baker
Mahogany Chest by Baker

Mahogany Chest by Baker

Located in Pomona, CA

Three drawers chest by Baker with brass pulls.

Category

Late 20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Decorated Chinoiserie Chest
Decorated Chinoiserie Chest

Decorated Chinoiserie Chest

Located in New York, NY

. Raised on cabriole legs, the chest has three drawers and original brass pulls. It is painted in a black

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black Lacquer Apothecary Chest
Black Lacquer Apothecary Chest

Black Lacquer Apothecary Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A simple and elelgant black lacquer apothecary chest, nine drawers with brass ring pulls. Visit our

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests
A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests

A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests

Located in Greenwich, CT

a pair of fine ju mu wood apothecary chests, 32 drawers with brass ring pulls, names of the herbs

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests
A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests

A Pair Of Ju Mu Wood Apothecary Chests

Located in Greenwich, CT

a pair of fine ju mu wood apothecary chests, 39 drawers with brass ring pulls, names of the herbs

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Vintage Modern Campaign-Style Lingerie Chest by Henredon
Vintage Modern Campaign-Style Lingerie Chest by Henredon

Vintage Modern Campaign-Style Lingerie Chest by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful chest of drawers features brass accents and pulls, and is a wonderful representation

Category

Vintage 1960s Campaign Dressers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Green Six Drawer Long Low Cabinet
Chinese Green Six Drawer Long Low Cabinet

Chinese Green Six Drawer Long Low Cabinet

Located in Troy, MI

Turn of the century Chinese chest of six drawers with brass pulls. Original faded green paint has

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Highboy Dresser by Thomasville
Chippendale Highboy Dresser by Thomasville

Chippendale Highboy Dresser by Thomasville

By Thomasville

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Georgian Style Chest Of Drawers With solid brass drawer pulls, flame mahogany front drawer panels, and

Category

Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

1950s Ebonized Mahogany Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Dresser Credenza
1950s Ebonized Mahogany Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Dresser Credenza

1950s Ebonized Mahogany Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Dresser Credenza

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Miami, FL

Smart T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings style nine-drawer chest of drawers featuring brass ring pulls and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Wardrobe and Butlers Secretary c. Late 18th Century
Antique George III Mahogany Wardrobe and Butlers Secretary c. Late 18th Century

Antique George III Mahogany Wardrobe and Butlers Secretary c. Late 18th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

with contrasting inlays. The lower portion is arranged as a chest of drawers with original brass pulls

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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

Chest of Drawers with Brass Buckle Pulls by Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Long chest of drawers in dark walnut with brass buckle pulls and sabots by Paul Frankl for Johnson

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Solid Mahogany Twelve Drawers Chest with Brass Pulls, circa 1960
Solid Mahogany Twelve Drawers Chest with Brass Pulls, circa 1960

Solid Mahogany Twelve Drawers Chest with Brass Pulls, circa 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A solid Mahogany 12 drawer chest. Circa 1960's. American. Brass drawer pulls.

Category

Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Two Drawer Baker  Low Campaign Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls Hardware
Two Drawer Baker  Low Campaign Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls Hardware

Two Drawer Baker Low Campaign Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls Hardware

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice two drawers Campaign dresser bachelor chest cabinet.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Oak Jacobean Style Chest with Four Drawers and Brass Pulls
18th Century English Oak Jacobean Style Chest with Four Drawers and Brass Pulls

18th Century English Oak Jacobean Style Chest with Four Drawers and Brass Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

Jacobean style chest of drawers in oak with four graduated drawers featuring brass tear drop pulls

Category

Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Pull Out Tray Brass Hardware
Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Pull Out Tray Brass Hardware

Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Pull Out Tray Brass Hardware

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Baker Furniture banded inlay mahogany 4 drawers bow front chest. Satinwood drawer fronts have oval

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Modern Two-Tone Six-Drawer Chest of Drawers with a Neutral Finish & Brass Pulls
Modern Two-Tone Six-Drawer Chest of Drawers with a Neutral Finish & Brass Pulls

Modern Two-Tone Six-Drawer Chest of Drawers with a Neutral Finish & Brass Pulls

By Grosfeld House, Dunbar Furniture, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Modern two-tone six-drawer chest of drawers with a neutral finish on the front of the drawers with

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Two-Tier Wooden Chest with Brass Pulls
Mastercraft Two-Tier Wooden Chest with Brass Pulls

Mastercraft Two-Tier Wooden Chest with Brass Pulls

By Mastercraft

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage small chest of drawers in wood, produced by Mastercraft circa 1970s, the drawers

Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers with Lion Pulls
French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers with Lion Pulls

French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers with Lion Pulls

Located in Fayetteville, AR

chest of drawers features a top, facade, and sides all constructed of solid walnut. The upper drawer

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers with Hand-Carved Pulls 1955 'Signed'
Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers with Hand-Carved Pulls 1955 'Signed'

Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers with Hand-Carved Pulls 1955 'Signed'

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Elegant chest of drawers model 5562 in dark mahogany designed with a gently slanted front with 9

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Gold Drop Pulls Ebonized Mahogany 3 Drawers Bachelors Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
Gold Drop Pulls Ebonized Mahogany 3 Drawers Bachelors Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT

Gold Drop Pulls Ebonized Mahogany 3 Drawers Bachelors Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT

By Harvey Probber, James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Beveled front gold drop pulls ebonized mahogany 3 drawers bachelors chest dresser cabinet MINT!.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Tall Decorative Brass Hardware Pulls High Chest Dresser
Black Lacquer Tall Decorative Brass Hardware Pulls High Chest Dresser

Black Lacquer Tall Decorative Brass Hardware Pulls High Chest Dresser

By James Mont, Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern black lacquer seven drawers high chest dresser attributed to James Mont. \   

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Mahogany Brass Button Shape Pulls Hardware 8 Drawers Long Dresser
Ebonized Mahogany Brass Button Shape Pulls Hardware 8 Drawers Long Dresser

Ebonized Mahogany Brass Button Shape Pulls Hardware 8 Drawers Long Dresser

By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Ebonized Mahogany brass button shape pulls hardware 8 drawers long dresser. Beautiful gold glowing

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Solid Oiled Walnut Seven Drawers Double Dresser Brass Pulls Tapered Legs
Solid Oiled Walnut Seven Drawers Double Dresser Brass Pulls Tapered Legs

Solid Oiled Walnut Seven Drawers Double Dresser Brass Pulls Tapered Legs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

. Beautiful walnut grain polished solid brass cone shape pulls. Tapered dowel screw on legs.      

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Leather Top Campaign Style Entry Chest with Brass pulls by Drexel Heritage
Leather Top Campaign Style Entry Chest with Brass pulls by Drexel Heritage

Leather Top Campaign Style Entry Chest with Brass pulls by Drexel Heritage

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

features 9 dovetailed drawers, inset brass pulls on the drawer fronts and sides, gold gilt trim, and

Category

20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Tambour Door Tall Chest Dresser, Mid Century Brass Star Pulls
John Widdicomb Tambour Door Tall Chest Dresser, Mid Century Brass Star Pulls

John Widdicomb Tambour Door Tall Chest Dresser, Mid Century Brass Star Pulls

By John Widdicomb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

brass star hardware. This dresser features shaped feet, three exterior dovetail constructed drawers, one

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Outstanding Mid-Century Modern Chests with Brushed Brass Pulls
Pair of Outstanding Mid-Century Modern Chests with Brushed Brass Pulls

Pair of Outstanding Mid-Century Modern Chests with Brushed Brass Pulls

Located in New York, NY

brass bowed design pull. Restored to mint condition and can be sold as a pair or individually.

Category

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

Bachelors Chest with pull out surface by McGuire
Bachelors Chest with pull out surface by McGuire

Bachelors Chest with pull out surface by McGuire

By McGuire

Located in New York, NY

Interesting form chest by McGuire of San Francisco, three drawers beneath a pull out work surface

Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Solid Oiled Walnut Five-Drawer High Chest Dresser with Solid Brass Cone Pulls
Solid Oiled Walnut Five-Drawer High Chest Dresser with Solid Brass Cone Pulls

Solid Oiled Walnut Five-Drawer High Chest Dresser with Solid Brass Cone Pulls

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern all solid walnut cabinet finished with oil. Beautiful wood grain soiled brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern High Chest Dresser by Henredon Brass Horse Shoe Shape Pulls
Mid-Century Modern High Chest Dresser by Henredon Brass Horse Shoe Shape Pulls

Mid-Century Modern High Chest Dresser by Henredon Brass Horse Shoe Shape Pulls

By Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern six drawers high chest dresser with decorative horse shoe shape pulls by

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Mahogany Chippendale Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Desk
Mahogany Chippendale Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Desk

Mahogany Chippendale Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

Solid Mahogany Chippendale bachelor chest of drawers. Pull out tray to make it your occasional

Category

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century English George III Chest on Chest in Oak with Pull Out Secretary
18th Century English George III Chest on Chest in Oak with Pull Out Secretary

18th Century English George III Chest on Chest in Oak with Pull Out Secretary

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

-key moulding, with three drawers over six graduated drawers with original brass escutcheon plates and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant vintage modern chest features four drawers with unique brass pulls and beveled edges

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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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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