$2,295
H 50.25 in W 30 in D 20 in
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Chest of Drawers
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Highboy Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s
Brass
$2,295
H 36 in W 46 in D 22 in
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Commode Chest of Drawers
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded commode Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s
Brass
French Restauration Crotch Mahogany Commode Stamped ' Maigret '
Located in Nashville, TN
rare, highly figured crotch mahogany as opposed to the more common flame mahogany. Gilded mounts with
Mahogany, Oak
$1,762
H 30 in W 32 in D 18 in
Hekman Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Crotch Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Lowboy
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Hekman Furniture Chippendale Style Cross-Banded and Crotch Mahogany with Satinwood Inlaid Lowboy
Brass
$1,200
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Crotch Mahogany Single Door Commode Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Crotch Mahogany Single Door Commode Cabinet. Item features one
Mahogany
$2,250
H 29.5 in W 48.25 in D 19 in
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Vanity Table w Glass Top
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded vanity Table with protwctive glass
Brass
$3,400
H 57 in W 39 in D 21 in
Mahogany Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser
By Henkel Harris
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Mahogany Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser
Brass
$3,200
H 35 in W 49.5 in D 22.5 in
Villa Garnelo French Empire Style Crotch Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest
By Villa Garnelo Internacional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Villa Garnelo French Empire Style Crotch Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest. Item features a
Mahogany
$1,800
H 48.5 in W 48.25 in D 24 in
Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Step Back Tall Chest Dresser w/ Paw Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Step Back Tall Chest Dresser w/ Paw Feet. Item features column
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 71 in W 39 in D 20 in
English Georgian Chest on Chest Crotched Mahogany circa 1800 Nice Size and Color
Located in Athens, GA
English Georgian chest on chest, circa 1780, crotched mahogany drawer fronts, dovetailed top
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 43 in W 37 in D 21 in
English Regency Bow Front Chest in Light Crotched Mahogany, Brass Ovals
Located in Athens, GA
English bow front chest with light mahogany, beautiful crotched wood grain, replacement brasses
Mahogany
American Neo Classic mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neo Classic Mahogany and book matched crotch mahogany veneered chest of drawers mounted
Pair of Crotch Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of crotch mahogany Georgian style chest of drawers by Baker, the serpentine top over a
Wood
c.1950's Mid Century Modern Crotch Mahogany Chest Cedar Drawer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern crotch mahogany cedar compartment chest of drawers.
Mahogany
Crotch Mahogany Georgian Style Demilune Chest or Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mahogany Georgian style demilune chest or commode. This fine crotch mahogany chest has a deep demi
Pair of Georgian Style Serpentine Front Chests
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Georgian style serpentine front chests. A fine pair of crotch mahogany chests. Custom
French Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Russian crotch mahogany chest of drawers in the Baltic style, 19th century, the top with white
Sold
H 12 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Vintage Saks Fifth Avenue Silver Plated Regency Lion Head Lidded Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Chest Drawers Step Back Dresser with Paw Feet. Item
Silver Plate
Sold
H 70.5 in W 46 in D 18 in
Antique English Bookmatched Geo. III Crotch Mahogany Bow-Front Chest on Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Magnificent quality antique English bookmatched crotch mahogany George III bow-front chest on chest
Mahogany
c.1840 American Empire Crotch Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. Breathtaking crotch mahogany 3 over 4 gentleman's chest with highly decorated pillars ending in large paw feet
Sold
H 50.25 in W 44 in D 21.5 in
Antique Early 19th C. American Empire Crotch Mahogany Stepback Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
-twist columns. A rectangular form made from mahogany with crotch veneer along drawer fronts and stepback
Mahogany
Sold
H 29 in W 30 in D 16.75 in
Antique English Flame or Crotch Mahogany Regency Style Small Chest of Drawers
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare antique English flame or crotch mahogany regency style chest of drawers with highly figured
Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 35.75 in D 18.75 in
Antique English Inlaid Book-Matched Crotch Mahogany Low Chests of Drawers, Pair
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare and fine pair of antique English inlaid and book-matched flame or crotch mahogany caddy
Boxwood, Mahogany
Sold
H 41.5 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
English George III Crotch Mahogany Two over Three Drawer Chest, Circa 1820
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Classic elegance George III chest features a polished one plank mahogany top above two short
Brass
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H 34.75 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in
North German Chest of Drawer with Hoof Foot in Crotch Mahogany, circa 1845
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
-Holstein region. It has shaped ogee drawer fronts with a bookmatched crotch mahogany veneer, Soldi face cut
Mahogany
A Russian Neoclassical 2-Drawer Crotch Mahogany Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good Russian neoclassical 2-drawer crotch mahogany commode with brass decoration
A Sweet Three Drawer Crotch Mahogany Commode by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Sweet Three Drawer Crotch Mahogany Commode by Jansen. This commode / nightstand by Maison Jansen
Northern German Biedermeier Mahogany Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Northern German Biedermeier chest of crotch mahogany with columnar corners
Mahogany
Sold
H 74.13 in W 45 in D 22.5 in
Antique English George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exquisite quality antique English Geo. III satinwood inlaid flame or crotch mahogany Chippendale
Mahogany
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H 62 in W 39.5 in L 62 in
Christian VIII Danish Tall Chest of Drawers with Snail Foot in Mahogany, c. 1835
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Well proportioned bookmatched crotch mahogany Danish tall chest of drawers from the period of
Mahogany
American Six-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
An American six-drawer chest with crotch mahogany veneered drawer fronts supported by four tapered
Frits Henningsen Chest of Drawers
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish crotch mahogany bow-front chest of drawers, by Frits Henningsen, circa 1940s, the
French Empire Mahogany & Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Empire style crotch mahogany 4 drawer chest of drawers. Wonderful old marble sits over this
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Style Commode Chests
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of mahogany Tommi Parzinger style commode or chests. Each crotch mahogany Mid-Century
Swedish Gustavian Style Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very well-made Gustavian-style three drawer chest of crotch mahogany with brass ormolu accents and
Marble, Brass
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H 37.38 in W 50.38 in D 23 in
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Grey Top
Located in Carmine, TX
crotch mahogany veneer. The chest is topped by a beautiful gray marble top with white stripes, which
Mahogany
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany & Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Empire crotch mahogany 4 drawer chest of drawers. Wonderful old marble sits over this unique
Consolidation of 2 pieces for purchase into 1 invoice
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Chest of Drawers with Snail Foot in Mahogany, c. 1835 Well proportioned bookmatched crotch mahogany
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Fan Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III style mahogany bookcase on chest with crotch mahogany veneers and a sunburst inlay to
Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
American Federal Crotch Mahogany Inlaid Five-Drawer Bachelor Chest or Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany American Federal inlaid five-drawer chest. Item features beautiful flamed / crotch
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
Antique Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Book-Matched Crotch Mahogany circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A mid-19th century Scandinavian chest in mahogany with four graduated drawers whose book-matched
Brass
French Louis XVI Crotch Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome French Louis XVI style crotch mahogany commode having a moulded white Carrara marble top
Mahogany
19th Century Chest of Drawers in BookMatch Crotch English Walnut
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
and floral motifs. Rococo style commode made from solid mahogany, and English crotch bookmatch walnut
Bronze
English Crotch Mahogany Marble Top Commode. Circa 1835
Located in Charleston, SC
English crotch mahogany marble top commode with hinged door, interior shelf, and terminating on
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H 44 in W 43.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany 5 Drawer Highboy Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany 5 Drawer Highboy Tall Chest Dresser. Item features five
Mahogany
Sold
H 38.13 in W 32.25 in D 18.5 in
American Late Classical Crotch-Mahogany Writing Desk over Chest c. 1850-70
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This beautiful case piece is dressed in the most vivid crotch-mahogany veneers, these showcased
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very well-made Gustavian Style three-drawer chest of crotch mahogany with brass ormolu accents and
Brass
Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers, Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptional crotch mahogany Biedermeier tall chest of drawers, Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1830
Mahogany
Sold
H 44 in W 50 in D 24 in
Neo-Classical Philadelphia Federal Chest of Drawers, American, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Beautiful two over three full column chest with exceptional crotch mahogany veneer. Philadelphia
Mahogany
Antique French Flame Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Marble
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French crotch mahogany Louis Philippe 4 drawer chest of drawers. The rich wood sets off the
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H 50.25 in W 42 in D 21.25 in
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Secretary Abattant Desk Chest 1870
Located in Portland, OR
crotch mahogany. This very elegant secretary chest is ready to grace your home or office Depth when
Mahogany
Crotch Mahagony Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
5 Drawers
Mahogany
GERMAN BIEDERMEIR CROTCH MAHOGANY VENEERED 7 DRAWER CHEST
Located in New York, NY
GERMAN BIEDERMEIR CROTCH MAHOGANY VENEERED 7 DRAWER CHEST
Mahogany
English Mahogany Chest on Chest with Crotched Grain Drawer Fronts
Located in Athens, GA
English mahogany chest on chest with beautiful crotched mahogany grained drawer fronts, circa 1790
Mahogany
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H 40 in W 41 in D 20 in
American Federal Chest with Slender Turned Legs in Mahogany, Crotched Drawers
Located in Athens, GA
American Federal chest with turned legs, circa 1815, mahogany with graining, delicate turned legs
Mahogany
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H 39 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
English Regency Chest in Crotched Mahogany, Round Brass Pulls, Inlaid Skirt
Located in Athens, GA
English Regency chest with fine crotched mahogany drawers, inlay on skirt, pine ends, and beautiful
French Restauration Period Crotch Mahogany Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Absolutely superb Commode in French Polished crotch Mahogany veneer on Oak and its Original dark
Three-Tier Crotch Mahogany Swedish Commode, circa 1940
Located in Dallas, TX
Three-tier crotch mahogany Swedish commode.
Period Regency Library Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Regency Library Chest in Crotch Mahogany with Aged Brass Door Panel Adornments and Casters
American Bow Front Chest
Located in Athens, GA
American bow front chest with crotched mahogany drawers, delicate reeding on each side, great
Mahogany
Salem Massachusetts Late Federal Period Stepback Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
In the Sheraton manner, a fine crotch mahogany staged or 'stepback' chest of drawers. Reeded
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant walnut & marble commode from France, 19th century, with finely carved decoration in the Louis XVI style, fitting with Empire and transitional tastes just the same. The top...
Marble, Brass
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
H 34.5 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
French Art Deco Mahogany Marquetry Inlay Lowboy Buffet Sideboard Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
French Provincial Art Deco era Chest of Drawers, circa 1930s. Features a mahogany frame with matchbook burled veneer. The rectangular frame has one large streamline cornucopia carv...
Mahogany
$6,950
H 35.25 in W 45.25 in D 20.5 in
Italian Louis XVI 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century with two drawers and inlaid banding. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century showc...
Brass
Antique Italian Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Italian Louis XVI style walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular walnut top with tulipwood banding, 3 drawers with tulipwood banding and brass pulls, resting...
Brass
Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The fine chest with four graduated drawers each with fine string inlay and with a pair of brass oval bales decorated with a classical columned rotunda and brass key holes. All drawer...
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Louis XVI Commode. gorgeous burl and hardware in great shape. See pics
Burl
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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