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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
20th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European George III Commodes and Chests of...
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English George I Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Walnut
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1930s Italian Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
1990s Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Early 1800s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
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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 and double chests — tallboys and highboys, which were essentially one chest on top of another — 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. 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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