Pierre Cardin signed commode black lacquered and brass 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless Pierre Cardin vintage piece made in the 1980s, this French commode feels imposing and glamourous, with a playful mix of straight lines and rounded shape, and brass handles...
Brass
Dorothy Draper Style, Hollywood Regency, Black Lacquer, Gilt, Brass, Commodes
By Dorthy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
Dorothy Draper Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Lacquer, Gold Gilt, Brass A pair of newly refinished black lacquer and gilt cabinets in the style of Dorothy Draper's famous...
Brass
Maison Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Lacquer, Marble, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency style cabinets in manner of Jansen a pair. This fine and custom pair of oak secondary cabinets. Commodes or nightstands have full bronze locks and fitted shelf inte...
Marble
Claude-Charles Saunier (French, 1735-1807) Petite Louis XVI Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
a petite period Louis XVI two-drawer commode black lacquer with gold Chinoserie decoration, gilt bronze mounts, elegant round / ring pulls, beautiful keyhole escutcheons with bows, a...
Marble
Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine and rare Maison Jansen ormolu-mounted and brass inlaid marble top commode in the Regence style, circa 1940s. The shaped marble top with a subtle double-moulded edge, sitting ...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Black Lacquered Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French black lacquered Louis Philippe commode. Featuring a lovely hand painted design including flowers and birds.
Wood
19th c. French Empire Black Lacquered Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Empire Black Lacquered Commode is a stylish and elegant dresser.
Brass
$2,580Sale Price|20% Off
David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed
By David Lange
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning mid-century black chest of drawers or cabinet from the David Lange house. Since 1969 this company has been a benchmark in design furniture, specializing at the turn of the c...
Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Black Lacquer Small Commode, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant black lacquer wood color support piece with four bookcases and a large door. Small piece with tin hardware. Order, color, geometry, words that define the Art Deco world....
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th Century chinoiserie lacquer commode. Featuring its original bull nose marble top.
Lacquer
Pierre Cardin Black Lacquered Commode with Brass Details
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking vintage chest of drawers designed by Pierre Cardin, showcasing his signature futuristic and sculptural aesthetic. This commode features a bold black lacquered finish with ri...
Wood
Louis XV Black Lacquer Commode, Late 19th Century
By Faubourg
Located in Lisbon, PT
An oval shaped black color refinished commode, a bedside type piece in transition between Louis XV and Louis XVI style. Three drawers, gilded bronze hardware and friezes. With metal...
Brass, Bronze
Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, Dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency, Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Parzinger Style Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency A stunning recently refinished chest of three drawers in the manner of Tommi Parzinger.
Brass
Vintage French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bombe Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bombe Commode Chest with Brass Ormolu and Marble French Louis XV style bombe commode featuring a glossy black lacquer finish and an elega...
Marble
$2,304Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Art Deco Oriental Commode in Black Lacquer with Gold Leaf
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Exceptional Art Deco Oriental Style Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Commode/Dresser with Hand-Applied Gold Leaf Details An exquisite commode or dresser crafted in the Art Deco Oriental s...
Bronze
Art Deco Black Lacquer Commode, Spruce & Brass, Portugal, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant black lacquer refinished wood commode with a bookcase on the left side and door on the right side.
Brass
$22,094Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Commode with Gilt Hardware, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant baroque style commode featuring a dramatic high-gloss black lacquer finish and ornate gilt bronze hardware.
Brass
19th Century German Walnut and Black Lacquered Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century German walnut and black lacquered Biedermeier commode is a classic piece of antique furniture.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wood and Black Lacquer Chest, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome and classily simple, this three-drawer chest has been restored in a high polish finish.
Wood
Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Art Deco commode by John Stuart, circa 1940. Stout, expertly crafted mahogany case construction finished in black lacquer.
Brass
French Regence Style Commode with a Blue, White and Black Lacquered Finish
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Regence style Commode with a black blue and white lacquered finish with a parquetry design.
Bronze
Exquisite Restored Black Lacquer and Rush Wicker Commode, circa 1985
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mahogany case accents finished in black lacquer. Design, material selection and craftsmanship that is beyond incredible, built like a battleship.
Rush, Mahogany
Pair of 20th Century French Regence' Black Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair French Regence' style commodes painted in a piano black lacquer with gilt bronze hardware and details.
Bronze
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
Brass
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
Brass
A Louis XV Style Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris
By Maxime Secretant
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris. Of bombé outshape with Portor marble top.
Marble, Ormolu
Exquisite Hand Painted Chippendale Chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Chippendale style hand painted chinoiserie commode in black lacquer by Baker Furniture, circa 1985.
Mahogany
Ignis black Console: Black Lacquer & black Brushed Pine
By Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Ignis Console Tray in a shiny black lacquer (RAL 9005) Feet in brushed pine wood tainted in black Dimension (cm) : L 110 x P 32 x H 83 Evoking both nothingness and infinity in the ...
Lacquer
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of meticulously restored two drawer black lacquer cane commodes by the esteemed Tommi Parzinger for Willow & Reed, circa 1955.
Brass
Exquisite Pair of Black Lacquer Art Deco Commodes with Tulip Pulls by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A exceptional pair of difficult to source three ( 3 ) drawer commodes by Widdicomb, circa 1940. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction. Elegant, yet functional design. This unus...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Lacquer Commode After Riesener, France c.1880
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A superb Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and black lacquer commode inspired by Jean-Henri Riesener’s celebrated model for Queen Marie-Antoinette.
Marble, Ormolu
Sublime Black Lacquer Wicker Commode by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mahogany case accents finished in black lacquer. Design, material selection and craftsmanship that is beyond incredible, built like a battleship.
Rattan, Mahogany
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Lacquer Commode, Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode By Henry Dasson Henry Dasson A beautiful shaped Rosso Levanto marble top above two long and deep...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode. The stunning two drawer commode is raised by cabriole legs ending wit...
Marble, Ormolu
Black Lacquer Side Table with Svarowski Stones
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice side table with two drawers, on the sides and front ornamented with svarowski stones, crystals.
Beech
$9,950 / set
Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests
Located in North York, ON
Introducing a stunning addition to your home decor - a pair of modern curved front black lacquered chests. These chests feature sculpted curved fronts that add a touch of elegance an...
Metal
Vintage Bodart lacquered black chest
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a beautiful two drawer lacquered black and gold trim and handles Bodart vintage chest in great condition
Hardwood
Pair of Black Lacquered Curved Nightstands Chest of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
This striking pair of black lacquered nightstands, made in the USA circa 1960s, showcases elegant, curved drawer fronts and luxurious black lacquered finish. The subtle carved detail...
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of 1940s Hollywood regency chests finished in black lacquer, each with four drawers, the top draw featuring an antique mirror front and decorative brass floral handl...
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of English Regency Chests in Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Style
Located in Queens, NY
AIR of English Regency style black lacquered chest of with 7 drawers (semainier) with chinoiserie decoration (PRICED AS PAIR).
Paint, Wood
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Lane Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Nightstands
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very nice pair of Lane Furniture nightstands. They have a black lacquered finish with brass accents. The waterfall design is one reminiscent of the Art Deco period. They have 2 dra...
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chest in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing is by Kittinger and originates from the Un...
Lacquer
$2,088Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
Brass, Bronze
Gilt Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Serpentine Chest Dresser by Drexel Et Cetera
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful Chinoiserie style black lacquer and gilt three-drawer chest with by Drexel Heritage, Et Cetera Collection. Three dovetailed drawer fronts feature hand painted scenes of Asi...
Brass
Pair of Black Lacquer Three Drawer Chests With Silvered Square Knobs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco-style black lacquered chest of drawers offers a sleek, modern aesthetic with a nod to vintage glamour. Each chest features three spacious drawers, each...
Lacquer
Dorothy Draper España Black Lacquer Chest for Heritage, Hollywood Regency, 1950s
By Heritage Furniture, Dorothy Draper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dorothy Draper España Black Lacquer Chest for Heritage, Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper España Black Lacquer Chest for Heritage exemplifies the glamorous Hollywood Regency style th...
Brass
Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers and Wooden Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
Crafted from darkly lacquered elm, this tall chest of drawers features clean lines and solid proportions, with a focus on practicality and pared-down elegance. The rectangular top, s...
Elm
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style chest or cabinet By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original brass hardw...
Brass
Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This chest of drawers is made of black lacquered wood with bronze handles. This is a French work by famous designer Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen. circa 1970.
Bronze
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Bla...
Brass
Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / chest of drawers / oak / Louis XV A refined French Louis XV style chest of drawers from the 1950s, crafted in solid oak and newly finished in a lustrous black lacqu...
Oak
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dressers
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer dressers, bachelor chests, or bedside chests By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collect...
Walnut, Lacquer
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer dresser, bachelor chest, or bedside chest By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, ...
Walnut, Lacquer
$8,830 / set
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of Louis XV style chest of drawers,Night stands made by La Maison London Black lacquered with bronzes handles and filigree.
Bronze
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser Chest
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie 5-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection USA, 1960s Blac...
Walnut, Lacquer
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or sideboard server. By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" collection...
Walnut, Lacquer
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Stands / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Victorian style chinoiserie black lacquered or japanned side tables (or stands) with circular top and stretcher each with brass gallery, with tops and frieze decorate...
Wood
Napoleon III black lacquer commode
Located in New York, NY
A very fine Napoleon III black lacquer, gilt, and polychrome painted commode, four drawers with floral decoration, with a white marble top, French, c.1870, as is
Marble
Pair Black Lacquered Brass Bridgeford Commodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Two Mid Century Modern three drawers black lacquere commodes with brass.
Unavailable
H 34.75 in W 44.5 in D 22.5 in
French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Commode
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18th century commode has two drawers sans traverse and slender cabriole legs. It is mounted with gilt bronze foliate handles, escutcheons and sabots. The chinoiserie l...
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 88.19 in D 19.69 in
Elegant Commode in Parchment Paper and Black-Lacquered Wood
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant commode in parchment paper and black-lacquered wood.
Wood, Parchment Paper
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 55.12 in D 26.38 in
Circa 1880 A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE BY EMMANUEL ZWIENER, PARIS, CIRCA 1880 The bombé commmode with eared black porter marble top above a central scene of chinoiser...
Marble
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 16.15 in
Commode by De Coene Freres Black Piano Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard Belgium 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
High gloss black piano lacquer. Nickeled metal fittings and sabots.
Metal
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 13.98 in
Small Flap-Commode by De Coene Freres Black Lacquered Belgian Art Deco 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Front door / flap with key lock. High gloss black piano lacquer. Nickeled metal fittings and sabots.
Metal
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 72.05 in D 24.81 in
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode
By Maison Millet
Located in Rome, IT
Late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted lacquer commode. Signed Millet. Mison Millet was established by Blaise Millet in 1857 and operated until 1902 from premises at 11...
Marble, Bronze
Black Lacquer Bombé Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful black lacquered bombe chest with brass pulls. Interiors lined with fleur-de-lis paper.
Brass
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful little chest of drawers with very elegant piano lacquer and chrome handles. The chest of drawers has three drawers and is equipped with round chrome handles. The surface ha...
Lacquer
Pair of Black Lacquered Campaign Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of matching black lacquered seven-drawer Campaign tower chest. Accenting the are brass corner pieces and hardware. Includes seven equal sized drawers, five drawers each with rec...
Brass
Biedermeier Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
The top opening to reveal a later fitted interior. The single decorated door opening to reveal two later drawers.
Grosfield House Art Deco Black Lacquer Chest with Lucite Pull
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Grosfield House Art Deco black lacquer chest with Lucite pull.
Lacquer, Lucite
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
French Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Black Vernis Martin Commode, Stamped Wolff
By Christophe Wolff
Located in London, Middlesex
The serpentine-fronted, bombé commode decorated with French japanning has a moulded brêche violet marble top, above two deep drawers, the lower one with a shaped apron. The sides hav...
Lacquer
Midcentury Black Lacquered Asian Campaign Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking midcentury black lacquered Asian Campaign chest, circa 1950s. This glamorous artisan crafted two-door over a single drawer cabinet is accented with brass hardware.
Brass
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer and timeless handle
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful little chest of drawers with very elegant piano lacquer and chrome handles. The chest of drawers has three drawers and is equipped with round chrome handles. The surface ha...
Lacquer
Black Lacquer Table Chests with Brass Accents
Located in New York, NY
Black Lacquer Table Chests with Brass Accents with three drawers.
Chinese Provincial Red and Black Lacquered 8-Drawer Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
8-drawer Chinese provincial red and black lacquer chest of drawers. Brass drawer pulls. Each drawer marked in Chinese for placement nice carved detail along the base. From the Estate...
Wood
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in
20th Century Italian Black Lacquered Chest of Drawer with Walnut Top, 1900s
Located in Florence, IT
20th century Italian black lacquered chest of drawer with walnut top, 1900s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 36 in D 19 in
Drexel Captiva Mid-Century Modern Rattan Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Drexel "Captiva" Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Black Lacquered dresser Drexel Furniture, USA, 1980s 36 Wide x 19 Deep x 28.75 High Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency st...
Rattan
Pair of Black Lacquered Mid-20th Century Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Gorgeous pair of black laquered, Mid-20th century, three drawer chests. Having a serpentine front, and paneled sides. Raised on Cabriole legs, having nickel plated hardware.
Wood
French Bamboo Chinoiserie Lacquer Chest
Located in Montecito, CA
Charming French bamboo chinoiserie lacquer three-drawer chest with woven straw side panels; early 20th century.
Bamboo, Lacquer
Regency Style American Black Lacquered Ladies' Chest
Located in St.amford, CT
Regency Style American Black Lacqured Small Chest, circa 1940's, retailed by Lane, stamped in interior of drawer, with two long drawers and two short drawers, with great brass handles.
Brass
Queen Anne Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Queen Anne period black lacquer chest on stand; the chest with three short and three long graduated drawers above a waist moulding and three further drawers arranged a...
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 51.19 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. Stunning piece of furniture that, with its many curves, creates incredible light reflections in the perfectly polis...
Brass
Black Lacquer Semainier In Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bedford, NY
White Italian White marble top with cove edge and cut corners. Black lacquer with gilt trim on legs- brass hardware.A Semainier has seven drawers which hold lingerie, for a week of...
Unavailable
H 24.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
White Lacquered Chinoiserie Style Chest of Drawers with Black Base & Brass Pulls
By American of Martinsville
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a signed Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Asian / chinoiserie inspired two-drawer bedside table / chest of drawers newly lacquered in a creamy white over mahoga...
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
J.C. Mahey Black Lacquer and Brass Chest of Drawers, France 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
A black lacquer and golden brass chest of drawers signed by J.C. Mahey. France 70'
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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