Vintage Chest of Drawers with Hidden Cedar Chest
Located in Winston-Salem, NC
This vintage five-drawer dresser features a clean transitional silhouette with softly rounded edges, paneled sides, and warm brown tones throughout. Simple in form yet rich in subtle...
Wood
Charming Pair of Hand-Painted Side Chests with Hidden Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French-style raised side chests with decoratively painted wood finish and shapely bodies.
Wood
Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Military campaign small chest of drawers with hidden record player inside. What a cool thing. On the outside yo...
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Walnut Dresser With Hidden Drawer
Located in Winston-Salem, NC
This antique wooden dresser features an impressive arched mirror, sculpted drawer pulls, three generous drawers, and a hidden lower drawer, all showcased in beautifully aged walnut. ...
Mirror, Wood
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H 27.5 in W 16 in D 11 in
19th Century French Louis XV Petite Parquetry Commode with Hidden Compartment
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Richly mounted with leaf-work gilt bronzes and edged with gilt bronze this piece is a gem. The bronze edged top opens up (by a hidden device underneath) to a lined compartment. Top a...
Bronze
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H 39 in W 22 in D 50.5 in
19th Century Charles X Mahogany Lemonwood Marquetry Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
The fifth drawer was originally used to conceal the family silver or pistols and is hidden behind the lower apron. Finished with a Saint Anne marble top, this exceptional commode in...
Marble
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H 37 in W 49.25 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Bleached French Fossilized Marble Top Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century bleached french fossilized marble top chest with hidden bottom drawer and diamond Escutcheons.
Marble
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H 38.39 in W 22.64 in
Lovely Vintage Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Hidden Cupboard Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage light mahogany military Campaign chest of drawers with hidden cupboard base An excellent piece, the top two drawers are standard, the botto...
Brass
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H 36.62 in W 27.37 in D 18.9 in
Lovely Antique Georgian Hardwood Chest of Drawers with a Hidden Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers circa 1760 (George II/III) Sideboard-sized chest of drawers with stunning patina and in good con...
Brass
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H 43.25 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Portuguese Tramp Art Chest with Hidden Compartments and Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Portuguese Tramp Art chest from the 19th century with hand-carved raised décor, lift top, hidden compartments and dark patina. This 19th-century Portuguese Tramp Art chest charms w...
Wood
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H 30.25 in W 22.25 in D 14.5 in
Italian Rococo Provincial Walnut Three Commodino with Hidden Kneeler
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with molded edge and banded fruitwood inlay above a case housing three drawers all with fruitwood banded inlay, the bottom of the commode a recessed kneeling plat...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Louis Philippe Style Commode with Hidden Bauche Safe
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis-Philippe style coffre fort, or stand with hidden safe. Made of walnut veneer with inset marble top. Three dovetailed drawers with a false front cabinet below. Conceale...
Marble, Iron
French Walnut Commode with Two Doors and Hidden Compartment
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant and functional antique French commode made of walnut wood, nicely carved in three sides with simple motifs, the hardware Made of hand wrought iron. Two doors open to the sid...
Walnut
19th C. English Bow-Front Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Hixson, TN
A fantastic and handsome English mahogany inlaid bow-front chest of drawers. There is a secret drawer above a nice 2/3 drawer configuration. Under the top is a decorative molding. Re...
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H 30.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Chest of Drawers with Hidden Vanity Desk, Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Munster, NRW
This teak chest of drawers with hidden vanity desk was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by Brande Møbelfabrik in Denmark. The vanity desk which folds out and is located i...
Teak
Pair of Borge Mogensen Dressers with Hidden Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic pair of teak dressers raised on tall brushed steel legs. One chest consists of 4 drawers, while the other dresser has two deep drawers and a pull-out secretary/vanity hidd...
$1,290
H 35.24 in W 37.21 in D 17.52 in
Lovely Vintage Meubles Gautier Made in France Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Meubles Gautier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice chest of drawers by Meubles Gautier made in France in the military campaign style A decorative and functional chest of drawers, i...
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 41.25 in D 19.75 in
Antique Victorian Walnut 3-Drawer Chest With Carved Pulls C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Walnut 3-Drawer Chest With Carved Pulls C1890 Measures - 31 1/2" x 41 1/8" x 19 5/8" This Victorian walnut chest, dating to circa 1890, features three spacious dr...
Walnut
$2,895 / set
H 28 in W 37.5 in D 20 in
Pair DON RUSEAU INC Italian Continental 2 Drawer Commode Chests
Located in Perkasie, PA
Pair DON RUSEAU INC Italian Continental 2-Drawer Commode Chests – Item L68997 This stunning matching pair of DON RUSEAU INC commode chests brings an elegant Provincial character and...
Wood
Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
A traditional Chippendale style chest of drawers made of pine, circa 1940. Four hand-dovetailed drawers open with round mushroom shaped wooden knob handles. Finished with ogee bracke...
Pine
Pair DECORATIVE CRAFTS Adams Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Perkasie, PA
Pair DECORATIVE CRAFTS Adams Paint Decorated Commodes – Item L71336 This elegant matching pair of Adams-style commodes brings the refined character of English-inspired furniture tog...
Wood
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A finely constructed and very smart antique military campaign style chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, this is a lov...
Brass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.25 in W 40.25 in D 18.5 in
COND Antique Walnut 4-Drawer Dresser With Carved Pulls C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walnut 4-Drawer Dresser With Carved Pulls C1890 Measures - 39 1/4" x 40 1/8" x 18 1/2" An antique walnut dresser from circa 1890, featuring four spacious drawers with intri...
Walnut
Military / Campaign Chest i eg, England
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant and functional campaign chest crafted from solid oak with original recessed brass handles and brass corner mounts. The chest is made in two separate sections with brass carry...
Brass
$1,326Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.89 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers – Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers – Quality A charming 19th-century Victorian pine chest of drawers that displays lovely age, colour, and patina; it's full of cha...
Wood, Pine
English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Hardware. Chest features two smaller drawers to top with two larger ones below. Recessed handles, corner mounts and border along top of che...
Brass
$1,595
H 80 in W 38.75 in D 17.5 in
19th C. American Empire Eastlake Mahogany Dresser w/ Marble Top Inset and Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century. American Empire Eastlake Mahogany Dresser with Marble Top Inset and edwardian style Mirror on wheel. 3 large drawers and 2 small drawers. Measures 38.75W x 17.5"D x 40"...
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers with three over two over four graduated drawers. The crown moulding with fluted band...
Brass
$6,200
H 32 in W 62.25 in D 19 in
Baker Furniture Signed Campaign Seven Drawer Dresser Chest of Drawers 1950s
Located in Southampton, NJ
Iconic mid-century modern Campaign style seven-drawer dresser, chest of drawers; 1950s production by Baker Furniture. Features rich, walnut finish, solid original patinated brass har...
Brass
$2,495
H 112 in W 54 in D 24.5 in
Antique Victorian Mirrored Dresser in Walnut & Burl Walnut With White Marble Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Victorian dresser of solid walnut and burl walnut with white marble top and black painted turned wood and brass teardrop pulls. It is in wonderful antique condition ...
Walnut, Burl
Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good sized pair of Italian walnut, two drawer commodes. Circa 1880.
Walnut
$2,095 / set
H 31 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
Wood
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$2,376
H 23.82 in W 48.04 in D 19.3 in
Military Campaign Style Console Coffee Table Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage circa 1970s impulse ST 210 Radiogram Military Campaign brown leather topped console table What a cool thing, on the outside you have the ne...
Leather, Hardwood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$13,260
H 35.44 in W 36.82 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A Caviúna record player produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, with designs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This record player has two hanging doors that ...
Hardwood
$2,037
H 22.64 in W 36.42 in D 18.9 in
Bevan Funnell Reprodux Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather Top TV Stand
By Army & Navy CSL, Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £4500 Bevan Funnell Reprodux Military campaign desk of drawers with brass fittings and leather top designed to seat a TV. A very...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,597Sale Price|32% Off
H 35.04 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in
Biedermeier Half Cabinet, Walnut & Spruce, Southern Germany, c. 1840
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Charming Biedermeier half cabinet from southern Germany, dating to around 1840 during the late Biedermeier or early Louis Philippe period. The piece is veneered in beautifully figure...
Spruce, Walnut
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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