$6,800
H 28.75 in W 39 in D 20.25 in
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon's Viennese Line, American, circa
Metal
$8,800 / item
H 30.75 in W 44 in D 18 in
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Ivory Chest with Gold Incised Drawers
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
travel and this Dorothy Draper Viennese chest has you covered. This regal Viennese chest of drawers was
Brass
$12,400
H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exquisite Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest professionally refinished in ivory lacquer and
Brass
Vintage Dorothy Draper Casablanca Viennese Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Dorothy Draper "Casablanca" Viennese chest is a masterpiece of Hollywood Regency design
Metal
Stylish Mid-Century Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dresser
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish Mid-Century Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dresser.
Brass
Dorothy Draper Viennese chest
Located in Chicago, IL
3 drawer chest in original green lacquer with brass ring pulls. Designed by Dorothy Draper
Wood
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests for Henredon
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully restored, a pair of Dorothy Draper chests of drawers for Henredon Viennese collection
Brass
Dorothy Draper Viennese Commode With Original Lacquer Finish
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Chicago, IL
From Draper's Viennese Collection for Henredon, this striking mahogany chest retains its amazing
Brass
Dorothy Draper Viennese Commode with Original Lacquer Finish
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Chicago, IL
From Draper's Viennese Collection for Henredon, this striking mahogany chest retains its amazing
Brass
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Style Chest
Located in St. Louis, MO
Chest after a design for Dorothy Draper's Viennese Collection. Lacquered wood with brass handles
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H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exquisite Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest professionally refinished in ivory lacquer and
Brass
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H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exquisite pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chests professionally refinished in ivory
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Pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese Lacquered Chests
By Dorothy Draper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of lacquered chests with incised honey comb design on drawers after a design by Dorothy
Stunning Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet Hutch for Henredon
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Impressive cabinet from Draper's 1963 Viennese collection for Henredon. Features bombe base with
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Dorothy Draper Black and Gold Viennese Collection By Henredon Dresser
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Stamford, CT
Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest of drawers. Designed by Draper for Henredon. Three-drawer
Brass
Vintage Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest
By Dorothy Draper
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a highly dramatic Viennese Collection three-drawer chest or dresser designed by Dorothy
Brass
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest- Dramatic Example
Located in Stamford, CT
From Draper's Viennese Collection for Henredon, this important and striking mahogany chest retains
A Rare Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Commode 1950s
By Dorothy Draper
Located in London, GB
A Rare Dorothy Draper Designed for Henredon Three Drawer Lacquered and Gilded Commode from the
1940 Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection 3 Drawer Dresser
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Hudson, NY
Great re-lacquered Draper dresser. Classic brass pulls and great design.Case color more of a pure
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Red Chest
Located in New York, NY
"Viennese Collection/Henredon Fine Furniture" in upper drawer.
Brass
$34,000
H 32 in W 48 in D 20 in
Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
Brass
$4,800 / set
H 22 in W 24 in D 19.75 in
Pair Dorothy Draper White Gold Gilt España Curule Benches for Heritage Henredon
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-20th Century Dorothy Draper España curule benches for Heritage-Henredon featuring white painted wood frames with gold gilt detail and newly upholstered espresso Astrakhan...
Mohair, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$14,200
H 88.5 in W 49 in D 19 in
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone can have a taste of iconic Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency style with this perfectly sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsic...
Metal, Brass
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$669Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$16,987 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,754 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$6,340 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$8,015 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 by SilvioMondinoStudio, Chandelier in Brass, Murano Glass LED Dimmable
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French Chest of drawers/commode in the Louis XVI style with a “serpentine” front. The chest is made of Mahogany and finished with a Museum quality French polish. Original Bronze hard...
Mahogany
$6,400 / set
H 33 in W 34 in D 32 in
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Hollywood Regency Scalloped Fringe Swivel Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency style is all about joie de vivre with silhouettes that are glamorous and luxurious and this pair of scallop channeled green fringed swivel chairs embody all of it. ...
Bouclé, Upholstery
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.