$10,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Turquoise Lacquered Commodes with Natural Coquina Stone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Pair of Turquoise Lacquered Commodes with Natural Coquina Stone lacquered commodes with natural coquina stone.
Limestone, Metal
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 6 drawers (options for sizes) but the artistic impact of the different tints in this minimalist design with the e...
Brass
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 6 drawers (options for sizes) but the artistic impact of the different tints in this minimalist design with the e...
Brass
Gio Ponti Commode From Parco dei Principi in Roma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This teal green or turquoise commode is fab no matter what color it is!
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H 28 in W 30 in D 17 in
John Widdicomb WM Burkey Boho Chic Distressed Teal Commode Bombe Chest Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning serpentine bombe commode chest with a teal / turquoise / blue green finish.
Hardwood, Paint
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H 33.86 in W 71.26 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century German Modern High Turquoise Sideboard with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall sideboard was made in Germany during the 1970s. It has five drawers and two lockable cabinets with shelves. The base is a rectangular, chrome-plated frame. The cabinet comb...
Chrome
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H 33.47 in W 63 in D 20.48 in
Italian Turquoise Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers, Brass Handles and Inlays, 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Italian turquoise opaline glass chest of drawers, brass handles, inlays and legs. The chest has four drawers and the front is slightly rounded in the sense that it has a particular ...
Brass
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H 33.08 in W 50.4 in D 21.26 in
Italian Turquoise Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers, Brass Handles and Inlays, 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Italian turquoise opaline glass chest of drawers, brass handles and inlays. The chest has four drawers and the front is slightly rounded in the sense that the depth is slightly great...
Brass
Turquoise Flocked Commode
By ELG At Sainsburys
Located in Blandford Forum, Dorset
A Chippendale inspired carved and silver gilt serpentine turquoise flocked commode, with silvered handles and escutcheons, taking its inspiration from the designs of the mid 18th Cen...
Turquoise Painted Louis XV-style Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Turquoise painted two-drawer commode, extravagantly adorned with "gilt" appliques; only one available
Wood
Morgan Furniture Cerused Turquoise Chest of Drawers
Located in Southfield, MI
Glamorous Morgan Furniture Company chest of drawers rendererd in deep grained mahogany veneers over oak solids. Dating to the late 1940's, this chest is comprised of four drawers of ...
Nickel
1960's Italian Chest of Drawers Turquoise Eel skin
By Flair Florence
Located in Firenze, IT
Vintage piece newly covered in stunning turquoise eel skin and drawers covered in linen fabric, original alluminium handles
Wood
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H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in
George Nelson 1950s Turquoise Steel Frame Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Original 1950s "Steel Frame" cabinet or chest of drawers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Recently refinished to original colors, turquoise lacquer drawers, black top, ba...
Steel, Chrome
A Pair of Turquoise Lacquered Commodes 1950s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Turquoise Lacquered Commodes with Leaf Moulded Pilasters and Nickel Plated Original Handles designed for John Stuart USA 1950s, Talisman Edition
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H 1.2 in W 3 in D 1 in
Los Castillo Bronze Drawer Handle Pulls Hardware, Taxco, México, circa 1960
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
For you consideration, a set of one dozen exquisite Los Castillo pulls, custom forged in Taxco, Mexico, for a Mid-Century dressing room in Beverly Hills, California, some 50 years ag...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Bronze
$55,959
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
Brass
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
$13,407 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$6,090Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Murano Sideboard: A Jewel of Glass and Brass Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Murano sideboard is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, blending birch, brass, and Murano glass into a stunning piece of furniture. The sideboard features hand-painted and...
Brass
$6,962Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 106.3 in D 92.52 in
Mid-century Modern Judy Bed Designers Guild Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Judy Bed is a luxurious tribute to the timeless elegance of Judy Garland. This exquisite piece embodies classic Hollywood glamour and is designed to elevate any bedroom with its ...
Textile, Bouclé, Wood
$10,500 / item
H 47 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 7 drawers (options for sizes) but the artistic impact of the different tints and the exceptional hardware, th...
Brass
$8,500 / item
H 33.75 in W 31.5 in D 17.75 in
Contemporary Italian Custom Art Deco Style Royal Blue Glass Modern Cabinet /Bar
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke customizable modern cabinet entirely handcrafted in Italy with elegant Art Deco style, the surround decorated with art glass in a striking brilliant navy blue color, striped ...
Brass
$10,800 / item
H 74.81 in W 40.16 in D 23.63 in
Handcrafted Walnut China Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl/ Nacre Inlay and Handle
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Handcrafted Walnut China Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Handle. If you are looking for an iconic piece to beautify a space in your reception or dining room, and also bring ha...
Brass
$10,375
H 59.06 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Seven-drawer chest made by hand with original solid wood structure of the 1950s. Coated in colored glass and profiles, handles and brass legs. Every item LA Studio offers is checked...
Art Glass, Wood
$12,750 / item
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Let's bring some ocean breeze inside! What we love about this piece is not only its functionality with its 9 drawers (options for sizes) but also its artistic impact and exceptional ...
Brass
$10,500 / item
H 47 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 7 drawers (options for sizes) but the artistic impact of the different tints and the exceptional hardware, th...
Brass
$9,985 / item
H 34.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Art Design Brass Black White Stripe Glass Dresser Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Classic black and white Art Deco stye! What we love about this piece, is the elegance added in the design details: the exceptional cast hardware, the gold rims and to add the choice ...
Brass
$3,926Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Italian Chest of Drawers with Aqua Blue Murano Glass & Brass Trim Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning Italian chest of drawers embodies the essence of mid-century modern style with its exquisite blend of solid wood, aqua blue Murano glass and polished brass fittings. ...
Brass
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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