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Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest
Located in London, GB
This rare and unusual late Georgian chest of drawers feature 3 bottom oak lined drawers with 3
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Regain 'Chapo' Chest of Drawers, Storage Unit 3 Drawers
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Regain ( Chapo ) Commode - meuble de rangement 3 tiroirs 1975 L 91 x p 51 x h 60 cm Orme massif Excellent état Prix : 1200€.
Category

Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers and Top storage compartment with mid Century Modern
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Chest of drawers
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
oval chest of drawers is a stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich the look of any bedroom
Category

2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Chest of drawers
H 34.65 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Classic Modernist Chest of Drawers or Dresser, American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Classic tall chest by Merton Gershun for his Dania collection manufactured by American of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
culture. When the soot from the hearth reaches the furniture, it turns black like this. The drawers move
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Modern Storage Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Mid-Century Modern style storage chests with white marble top, brass trims and panels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Storage Chests
Pair of Modern Storage Chests
H 38 in W 48 in D 20.13 in
Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers in walnut, from central Italy, 1600s, measuring cm L 163 x H 102 x D 64
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Low Commode Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage low chest of drawers manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960's. This unique
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pana Chest of Drawers
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Organize your living space with the Pana-Chest of Drawers. This massive oak chest provides ample
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Pana Chest of Drawers
Pana Chest of Drawers
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 31.89 in
Modern Storage Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style storage chest with white marble top, brass trims and panels, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

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Brass

Modern Storage Chest
Modern Storage Chest
H 38 in W 48 in D 20.13 in
Lambs of Manchester Attributed, a Rare Aesthetic Movement Tall Chest of Drawers
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester, attributed. A rare Aesthetic Movement, unusually tall chest of drawers made
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Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Ash

Chest of Drawers in Limed Oak
By Dunleavy Bespoke
Located in Caragh, IE
"Thaw" from our Esker collection, low chest of drawers in limed oak. The surface is decoratively
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2010s Irish Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Chest of Drawers in Limed Oak
Chest of Drawers in Limed Oak
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Campaign Chest of Drawers England circa 1920 Navy chest of drawers with hidden compartments. 38”w x
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Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Campaign Chest of Drawers
Campaign Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This farmhouse style chest of drawers is painted with floral embellishments. Three wide drawers
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Painted Chest of Drawers
Painted Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
Lenny Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Lenny with structure in veneered walnut wood, with white marble top. Chest with 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Lenny Chest of Drawers
Lenny Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 70.87 in D 20.67 in
Pyramid Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W21 D10.5 H59.5 Vintage lightly restored chest of drawers. Item has been inspected and secured
Category

1990s Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pyramid Chest of Drawers
Pyramid Chest of Drawers
H 59.5 in W 21 in D 10.5 in
Allia Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Allia with all structure in wood. Chest covered with high quality beige grained
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wenge, Leather, Wood

Allia Chest of Drawers
Allia Chest of Drawers
H 35.24 in W 64.38 in D 18.71 in
Eliom Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Eliom with wooden structure in smocked oak veneer, with mirror glass in bronzed
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Oak, Plywood

Eliom Chest of Drawers
Eliom Chest of Drawers
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Chest of Drapers Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really useful 19th C chest of four drapers drawers. Lovely architectural handles. 1890. Reference
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Chest of Drapers Drawers
Chest of Drapers Drawers
H 37 in W 67.5 in D 34 in
Sandy Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Sandy with wooden structure covered with clear mirrored glass and with stainless
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Sandy Chest of Drawers
Sandy Chest of Drawers
H 34.45 in W 33.67 in D 20.48 in
Tanka Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Tanka with structure in smocked eucalyptus wood in matte finish, with 5 drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tanka Chest of Drawers
Tanka Chest of Drawers
H 46.46 in W 31.5 in D 20.67 in
Chelby Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers chelby with solid wood structure upholstered and covered with genuine Italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chelby Chest of Drawers
Chelby Chest of Drawers
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 22.05 in
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Miniature chest of drawers.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Miniature Chest of Drawers
Miniature Chest of Drawers
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Aroa Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Aroa with solid wood structure, in black ash finish. With 5 drawers on easy glide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Aroa Chest of Drawers
Aroa Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Bount Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers bount with structure in walnut wood in matte finish. Nightstand or side table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Bount Chest of Drawers
Bount Chest of Drawers
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 19.69 in
ART DECO BURR WALNUT CABiNETS TALL BOY CHEST OF DRAWERS PLENTY STORAGE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
boy chest of drawers. It not only provides ample storage space but also acts as a statement piece that
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20th Century British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Trainer Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Trainer with wooden structure. With sides, back and 6 drawers covered with
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Trainer Chest of Drawers
Trainer Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 64.97 in D 21.66 in
Ellite Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers ellite with structure in solid walnut wood, with 4 drawers with dark brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Ellite Chest of Drawers
Ellite Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers, the chest has 2
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Ada Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
In this chest of drawers, the classic design of the structure gives prominence to the color palette
Category

2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Ada Chest of Drawers
Ada Chest of Drawers
H 55.12 in W 19.69 in D 29.93 in
Marieta Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
In love with this new chest of drawers from the Marieta serie. One by one or two by two. Lower than
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Marieta Chest of Drawers
Marieta Chest of Drawers
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 31.5 in
Nina Chest of Drawers
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Our Nina chest of drawers is a upcycled 19th century Oak Louis XV commode. We preserved the basic
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2010s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Nina Chest of Drawers
Nina Chest of Drawers
H 94 in W 124 in D 64 in
Pietro Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Pietro with frame structure in metal in burnished and antiqued brass finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pietro Chest of Drawers
Pietro Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
English 19th Century inlaid small chest of drawers.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 34 in D 16 in
Domino Chest of Drawers
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Three-drawer chest, with a plain wooden slat in Canaletto Havana wood and bronze metal handles.
Category

2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Domino Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 52.76 in
Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Empire fruit wood chest of drawers with gilt bronze hardware and ebonized columns, 19th century. No
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Empire Chest of Drawers
Empire Chest of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 51 in D 23.5 in
Tarius Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Tarius with wooden structure with solid walnut veneer in matte finish. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tarius Chest of Drawers
Tarius Chest of Drawers
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
High Chest of Drawers
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Machine Age deco skyscraper chest of drawers in walnut and burl; in the style of Deskey, circa
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Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Walnut

High Chest of Drawers
High Chest of Drawers
H 45 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine polished walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebony trim, illustration of two winged
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 40.5 in D 20.125 in
Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A modernist chest in the style of Gio Ponti. Veneer with decorative blue drawer fronts , patinated
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modernist Chest of Drawers
Modernist Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 45 in D 22.75 in
Bosco chest of drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
this new collection. A trunk made of fillets that are drawers and a sea of moldings that surround it in
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Bosco chest of drawers
Bosco chest of drawers
H 44.1 in W 19.69 in D 33.47 in
Denver chest of drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
doors or drawers. Above it, a lowered countertop decorated in any of our fantastic textures or not. High
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Denver chest of drawers
Denver chest of drawers
H 49.22 in W 17.72 in D 31.5 in
American Walnut Block Front Drawers High Chest Dresser American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very clean American walnut Mid-Century Modern vintage block front drawers dresser high chest.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar cabinet of Scandinavian origin with two drawers. Features black leatherette upholstery
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Vintage Chest of Drawers
Vintage Chest of Drawers
H 22.05 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light
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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.75 in
Salon Boulle Chest of Drawers Chest of Drawers Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Salon Boulle chest of drawers Napoleon III Paris circa 1850-1880 Rectangular and curved body
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers from the 1960s. This Scandinavian design piece with clean and simple
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
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
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage 1960s chest of drawers. A piece of furniture with clean, essential lines. The
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with two small and three long graduated drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Mid-late 18th Century Georgian serpentine chest with brass locks and oval-shaped pulls on four
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
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Chest Of Storage Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of chest of storage drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct chest of storage drawers — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 50144 antique and vintage chest of storage drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1167 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Chest of storage drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chest of storage drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Chest of storage drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much are Chest Of Storage Drawers?

Chest of storage drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,293, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $845,000.

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 Storage Drawers
  • 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 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 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 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 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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