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Louis XV Style Chest Three Drawer Chest with Floral Design and Wooden Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Louis XV Style Chest Three Drawer Chest with Floral Design and Wooden Top. Width:58cm / 22.8
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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the late 19th century to early 20th century, this beautiful floral 4 drawer chest on a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 23 in D 16.25 in
Small English 1920s Mottled Bamboo Three-Drawer Chest with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English small bamboo chest from the early 20th century with floral décor, mottled effects, three
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Anglo-Indian Mango Wood Four-Drawer Chest with Floral Themed Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo Indian style mango wood chest with four drawers, floral themed bone inlay and bone
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
dresser, with its intricate carved floral motifs and striking green highlights, is a testament to the
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Painted European Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Painted European three-drawer chest, the top is faux painted to simulate herringbone banding. There
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Antique Early 1900s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Painted European Three-Drawer Chest
Painted European Three-Drawer Chest
H 36.5 in W 56 in D 25.5 in
Blu Floral Painted Chest of Drawers, Northern Italy 1810
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blu Floral Painted Tyrolean Chest of Drawers Period: approximately 1810 Essence: Fir Measures
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Antique 1810s Austrian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fir

Italian 18th Century Three Drawer Hand Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elaborately hand-painted mid 18th century circa. 1750 three drawers Italian chest. The chest
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Chests Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this elegant pair of antique painted chests of drawers on either side of a mantel, on in an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Italian Rococo Floral & Butterfly Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Italian Rococo polychrome painted chest of drawers with faux marble top - hand painted in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Softwood, Paint

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden chest of drawers. With five drawers. The wood is profusely
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping
By Max Kuehne
Located in Hanover, MA
Modernist chest of five drawers by Henredon, the faces of which have been decoratively incised with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
chest stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder over bronze mounts
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Madurese Polychrome Three-Drawer Dresser with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
floral motifs accented by a striking green color, this dresser becomes more than a piece of furniture
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Rococo Serpentine Form 2-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
hardware all over a scalloped apron. adorned overall with floral and foliate inlaid olivewood reserves on a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage French Louis XV Style Olivewood Bombé Two-Drawer Chest, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French Louis XV style olivewood veneered two-drawer bombé chest from the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive

Gustavian Style Swedish Light Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style light grey painted chest from the 20th century with three drawers, floral
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Walnut Decorative Floral & Shell Carved Chest. Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Provincial two drawer Walnut chest with carved molded edge, outset corners, floral and shell
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVth Three Drawer with Floral Marquetry Detail with Marble
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Walnut inlay design to both front and sides, three drawer space with beautiful detail brass handle
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Antique Mid-19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Mid-19th Century Louis XV St. Marquetry and Ormolu, Three-Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 19th century Louis XV st. marquetry and ormolu, three drawer chest. This
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning mahogany chest of drawers made in England. This four drawer chest features a linear
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.75 in W 38.5 in D 17.25 in
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
- Milan area. A unique chest of drawers design with rich floral inlay, bronze gilt applications and a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
H 40.95 in W 94.89 in D 19.69 in
Near Pair of Edwards and Roberts Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of Edwards and Roberts chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite taste. The shaped tops one
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
wreath drawer pulls and carved draped floral accents. Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Edwards and Roberts Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwards and Roberts serpentine chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite taste. The shaped serpentine top
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Brandenburg/Berlin, 1825-1830
Located in Greding, DE
Beautiful four-drawer chest of drawers from Berlin/Brandenburg. Floral fruitwood inlays and full
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest of Drawers, Brandenburg/Berlin, 1825-1830
Chest of Drawers, Brandenburg/Berlin, 1825-1830
H 34.45 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in
Italian Reverse Painted Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood regency style Italian chest with six drawers having an ebonized frame and featuring
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Dutch chest of drawers. Two-bay oak corpus with ornamental and floral carving
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers Made of Oak
18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers Made of Oak
H 37.01 in W 55.12 in D 24.61 in
Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French chest of drawers from around 1900. Made of oak. A three-drawer oak body with coffered
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
H 39.38 in W 43.12 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
the top and sides, a heavily vertical reeded top drawer front, floral medallions in the upper corners
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pretty Bombay Style Painted & Decoupaged Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
decoupaged floral fabric decoration in greens, blue and taupe. Note: There is a matching chest that has
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Vintage 1940s North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant baroque style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. Made of solid oak wood and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
H 47.05 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Antique Country French Petite Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
center of all three drawer facades, flanked by floral and foliate sprays, all rendered in relief. The
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Mid-20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
floral sprays. Each drawer is also centered with a heavy, finely cast brass pull. The elegantly scrolled
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was fashioned from select oak, and designed
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive antique Dutch marquetry chest of drawers which dates to the 19th century. An amazing
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Antique 19th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

17th Century Carved Two Piece Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
carved thistle decorations, which are very unusual. All of the drawer fronts are hand carved with floral
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Antique 17th Century Scottish Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of 19th century French lingerie chests with marble tops on seven drawer cases crafted
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Venetian Floral Painted & Marble Top Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian (19/20th Century) floral painted and decorated 2 drawer commodes with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Central European Hand-Painted 20th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Asheville, NC
Romantic nine-drawer hand-painted Central European chest with shadow box and bun feet. The indented
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A Massachusetts Chippendale period 18th century cherry chest-on-chest. In two parts, the swan's
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Chestnut

Late 18th Century Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A classicistic Louis XVI chest of drawers from around 1800. Solid oak wood with later paint. Half
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Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Poplar

Antique French Louis XIV Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV commode or chest of drawers is a study in the French masculine form
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
front of the central drawer stands a large oval with two mirror-image neoclassical figures represented
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
central floral carving, resting on acanthus carved feet. Hand dove tailed drawer construction, mortise
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid wood chest of drawers This refined neoclassical chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Nutwood

Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
mounted two drawer bombe petit commode. The serpentine shaped chest of two drawers, each with a pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
. Elaborately hand painted 18th century three drawer Italian chest. Probably Florence. It is decorated in the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Charles X Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
striking crutch cut flame mahogany drawer fronts, flanked by distinctive contrasting maplewood floral
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Rosewood, Maple, Mahogany, Fruitwood

Mid-19th Century French Restauration Period Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
detailed with floral motifs and bronze escutcheons appointed with acanthus leaves. An upper drawer fits
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid chest of drawers with marble top This refined
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Marquetry Two Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV Style Marquetry Two Drawer Commode, with shaped serpentine Peach Breccia top above bombe
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
fluted corner sides topped by floral medallion, chest rests on fluted tapered feet. Each of the three
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant two-drawer bedside tables were created in France, circa 1990. Bombe in shape on all
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Early 2000s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Three-Drawer Walnut Commodes with White Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
sitting above three drawers with thin frames, fitted with linear brass handles on floral backplates. The
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century French Chest of Drawers in Wood and Red Marble
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful antique chest of drawers dating from the 18th century of French manufacture in wood. The
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Exquisite Inlaid 19th Century French Chest of Drawers with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French antique 2 drawer commode having exquisite attention to detail with fine floral marquetry
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
inlaid marquetry work with a floral design that covers the two front drawers as well as both sides. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo-Indian chest expertly crafted in rosewood with ten drawers and featuring symbolic floral
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest
H 26 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Tulipwood Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of French 19th century Louis XV style kingwood and tulipwood marquetry bombée chests
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

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Chest Of Drawer Floral For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest of drawer floral for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every chest of drawer floral was constructed with great care. There are 696 variations of the antique or vintage chest of drawer floral you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chest of drawer floral — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chest of drawer floral bearing louis xv, Louis XVI or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one chest of drawer floral that is appealing in its simplicity, but RWAY, Driade and Driadelab produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawer Floral?

A chest of drawer floral can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,388, while the lowest priced sells for $604 and the highest can go for as much as $487,500.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Chest Of Drawer Floral
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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