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 1950s.
Metal
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Ivory Chest with Gold Incised Drawers
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As they say, the eye has to travel and this Dorothy Draper Viennese chest has you covered. This regal Viennese chest of drawers was professionally refinished in a warm ivory lacquer.
Brass
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 embellished with original acanthus leaf motif back plates.
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, capturing the bold, theatrical elegance of one of America’s most influential interior dec...
Metal
Stylish Mid-Century Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dresser
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish Mid-Century Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dresser.
Brass
Dorothy Draper Viennese chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Dorothy Draper. Viennese collection for Henredon Furniture.
Wood
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests for Henredon
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
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 Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
From Draper's Viennese Collection for Henredon, this striking mahogany chest retains its amazing and original celadon green lacquer finish.
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 and original celadon green lacquer finish. The front is decorated in a geometric ca...
Brass
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Style Chest
Located in St. Louis, MO
Chest after a design for Dorothy Draper's Viennese Collection.
Sold
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 embellished with original acanthus leaf motif back plates.
Brass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exquisite pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chests professionally refinished in ivory lacquer and embellished with acanthus leaf motif back plates.
Brass
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 Draper's Viennese collection.
Stunning Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet Hutch for Henredon
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Impressive cabinet from Draper's 1963 Viennese collection for Henredon. Features bombe base with three drawers, splayed feet and intricately chased brass drop pulls. Above the base ...
Brass
Dorothy Draper Black and Gold Viennese Collection By Henredon Dresser
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest of drawers.
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 Draper for Henredon.
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 its amazing and original black lacquer finish.
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 Viennese Collection 1950s stamped
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 white, not ivory.Can be repainted.
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Red Chest
Located in New York, NY
Red lacquer highlighted by dark gilding in geometrically engraved deep lines in the drawer fronts forming an overall trellis pattern. 3 drawers. Nine square pulls add form to the fro...
Brass
Gorgeous Restored Three-Drawer Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...
Brass
$3,595
H 34.5 in W 79.5 in D 21.5 in
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Cream Lacquered Nine-Drawer Dresser, Circa 1960s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or Rococo Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser By Romweber USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with gold gilt trim, and original brass hardw...
Brass
Chest of Drawers, Louis XVI Style, French Antique, Ebonized
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The chest has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous, hand...
Brass
$3,295
H 32 in W 70 in D 19.13 in
Kindel Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Parcel Gilt Dresser
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid cherry wood in original cream lacquer, with gold...
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers, circa 1930s, crafted in birch with contrasting burled drawer fronts. Clean architectural lines and a warm, restrained palette reflect the Scandinav...
Wood, Birch
Widdicomb White Lacquered Dresser Cabinet with Brass Pulls
By C.G. Kimerly, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawer cabinet designed by C.G. Kimerly for Widdicomb finished in a white lacquer with brass plated flower shaped drawer pulls.
Beech, Lacquer
$554Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
art deco chest of drawers chest of drawers 1940s
Located in Lemmer, NL
art deco chest of drawers chest of drawers 1940s period 1940-1949 design unknown condition good light signs of use size 88 x 45 x 34 (hxwxd) details oak; iron; article n...
Oak
$4,900
H 29.625 in W 32.875 in D 15 in
Classic Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Ebonized Mahogany, French, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The chest has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous Frenc...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$6,700
H 26 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Swedish Art Deco chest made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood, designed and produced by AB Åsundens Möbelfabrik in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chest in Black Bean, circa 1955
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in black bean. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Draper's España bunching chest. Dorothy Dra...
Wood
$7,000
H 31.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest in Ivory White Chocolate, circa 1955
By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper, Heritage Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in Ivory White Chocolate. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Draper's España bunching chest. ...
Brass
Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers. Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood with fluted leg details and patinated brass pulls.
Ebony, Amboyna
$1,809Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
An Art Deco chest of drawers in birch wood, marquetry, with three drawers and handles in copper and brass, the birch wood has been painted with floral motifs and lacquered, the key i...
Birch
$2,795
H 32 in W 68 in D 21 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Triple Dresser, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with original hand painted flo...
Brass
Regency Faux Bamboo Painted Pine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four graduated drawers with brass ring handles surrounded by faux painted bamboo moldings. Turned bamboo turned feet. From previous Hilfiger Nantucket home.
Brass
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A stunning quality chest of drawers produced in France in the 1940’s in the Manner of Jules Leleu this chest of drawers has four long drawers with brass handles, stands on a quality ...
Mahogany
$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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
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
$6,841 / 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
$9,433 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$649Sale 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
$15,439 / item
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
$173,944
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,702 / 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
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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
$24,200 / set
H 46 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tall Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting circa 1960s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Just ask Jennifer Lopez how much she loves her pair of majestic, organic and inspiring tall lotus flower brass lamps famously made by the Feldman Lighting Company beginning in the 19...
Brass
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
$5,343 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
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.