Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Four Drawer Yew Wood Bowfront Bachelors Chest or Commode from Hickory Chair Furniture Company.
Brass
Chinese Vintage Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilded Calligraphy and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer wedding chest from the Mid-20th Century with gilded calligraphy, low drawer and brass hardware.
Brass
Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Features 3 full drawers and two half drawers, all dovetail built and smoothly operating. Measures 35.25" in width, 21" in de...
Brass
Antique 4 Drawer Sheraton Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classic Federal style mahogany American antique chest of drawers having 4 drawer with handsome oval brasses, with reeded side columns and turned legs.
Brass
Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency style rosewood tops bachelor chests by Kittinger. Pair of super high quality decorative cabinets.
Brass
Drexel Heritage Banded Mahogany Chippendale Five-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Drexel Heritage classic Chippendale style bachelor chest constructed from mahogany with brass hardware.
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
Brass
Pair Baumritter Birchcraft MCM Maple Five-Drawer Side Chests
By Baumritter
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Baumritter Birchcraft Mid Century Modern Five-Drawer Maple Side Chests of drawers. Very good vintage condition. Drawers opening and closing flawlessly. Measures 25" in w...
Brass
Fine Antique American Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique American bow front chest with four graduated drawer with oval brass drop pull handles and oval escutcheon plates.
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest By Kittinger, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous mahogany, with orig...
Brass
Tiger Maple Tall Chest with Carved Fan on Central Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous Chippendale chest converted from a highboy top. Featuring three over three drawer configuration with batwing brasses.
Brass
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and patina. This classic commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedr...
Brass
Mid 20th Century Chippendale Four-Drawer Cherry Silver Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Chippendale Four-Drawer Cherry Silverware / Flatware Chest. Loose drawer separators. Felt lines as pictured. Measures 34" in width, 17" in depth folded, 34" in dep...
Brass
Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest with creamy painted finish, carved reeded motifs on the drawers and diamonds on the side panels. Delve into the serene beauty of Swedish ...
Brass
Henredon 3 Drawer Bachelors Chest with Campaign and Tansu Elements
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Henredon 3 drawer bachelors chest that blends British military campaign style with Japanese Tansu components.
Brass
Exceptional Vintage Modern Walnut Ten-Drawer Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning modern ten-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1980. Evidently from a limited production series, as research can find no examples like it.
Brass
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded edge surmounting a case with four graduated drawers, the top of which converted to...
Brass
Chippendale 4-Drawer Mahogany Bedside Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Chippendale 4-drawer mahogany bedside commode chest of drawers in great condition. Flawless drawers with dovetail construction Measures 24" in width, 14" in dpeth and st...
Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Two-Drawer Bachelor's Chest, circa 1765
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1765 George III period bachelor's chest of rare 'hat chest' or 'bonnet chest' configuration, the luminescent mahogany case of rectangular form having top brushin...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Eight-Drawer Chest in Mahogany & Cream Lacquer
Located in Troy, MI
A refined Italian Mid-Century chest featuring warm mahogany veneer casing, cream lacquered top and drawer fronts, and distinctive torpedo-shaped wooden handles with brass bullet-tip ...
Brass
Three Drawer Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three drawer chest with brass pulls on a four legged base.
Wood
Louis XVI Semainier, Ebonized Mahogany, Seven Drawer Chest, France
Located in Austin, TX
French antique semainier in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French po...
Brass
Antique Country French Painted Three-Drawer Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
The softly aged painted patina brings attention to the molded drawer fronts, each enriched with scrolling relief and a centered cartouche motif.
Brass
19th Century Danish Pine Highboy Seven Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Each drawer operates smoothly and is fitted with two brass pulls.
Brass
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
Brass
French Two-Drawer Chest with Marble Top and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French nicely raised chest with marble top. This vintage chest from France features a white marble top which rests atop a wooden chest consisting of two drawers flanking between ca...
Marble, Brass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbing Widdicomb Walnut Five Drawer Chest Klismos Leg
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
I cannot say enough about the quality of the workmanship of this piece, complex joinery, dovetail joints and amazing wood selection, the drawer fronts are fantastic. The chest featu...
Brass
Baker Furniture Signed Campaign Seven Drawer Dresser Chest of Drawers 1950s
Located in Southampton, NJ
Iconic mid-century modern Campaign style seven-drawer dresser, chest of drawers; 1950s production by Baker Furniture.
Brass
Late 20th Century Chippendale Style Cherry Four Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Chippendale Style Cherry Four Drawer Bedside Chest / Nightstand. Measures 25" w x 16.5"D x 30.5"H.
Brass
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...
Brass
1950s Walnut Six-Drawer Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century (1950s) walnut six-drawer chest of drawers with rattan-wrapped dowel drawer pulls and four tapered brass legs with circular brass feet.
Metal, Brass
Harden Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Four-Drawer Nightstand or Bachelor Chest
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer commode, bedside chest, or bachelor chest of drawers By Harden USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved cherry wood, with or...
Brass
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures 25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 30.5" tall. Drawers are 19" in width x 12" in...
Brass
Gorgeous Restored Three-Drawer Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
There is a pair of these rare chests available. An elegant and rare three-drawer Art Deco commode (series number 1110) by Widdicomb, circa 1938.
Brass
French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This chest of drawers is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection, based on the world-renowned DIRECTOIRE style of the late 18th century in France. This range is characterized by straight, ...
Brass
Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Drawer Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Drawer Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Brass
19th Century Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Chest in Blue Painted Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
The surface has been lightly distressed, revealing areas of the natural wood beneath and creating an aged character reflective of the period. Each drawer is fitted with two large bra...
Brass
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Three-Drawer Pine Chest – Rare Rural Swedish Craftsman
Located in Hannover, DE
Discover this charming Scandinavian three-drawer chest – a rare example of rural Swedish Art Nouveau craftsmanship. Likely originally part of a larger piece, it now stands beautifull...
Brass
Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 5-Drawer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Lustrosa" 5 drawer chest featuring a white finished wood cabinet containing 5 drawers with a natural walnut finish, each with two top mounted drawer pulls, res...
Metal, Brass
Magnificent Restored Eight Drawer Chest by Renzo Rutili, circa 1965
By Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
If a piece feels like Tommi Parzinger, but is marked Johnson Furniture, there can be only one answer as to its Designer: Renzo Rutili. Mr. Rutili was a seminal furniture designer of ...
Brass, Bronze
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Steamer Trunk Style Two Drawer Chest by Archive Home for Century
By Century Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice steamer trunk style two drawer chest by Archive Home for Century Furniture, circa 2020s. The chest is constructed of solid wood with dovetailed drawers covered in a textu...
Brass
Seven Drawer Chest by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful seven-drawer chest designed by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture.
Brass
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
Located in Stamford, CT
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s The whole of fine Satin Birch having been hand rubbed French polished to its original glory days. The...
Brass
Mid-Century Solid Oak 5-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury very solid oak 5-drawer bedside chest of drawers / nightstand in great condition with dovetail drawer construction in all solid wood. Drawers functioning perfectly. All wo...
Brass
Brass & black drawer commode Victoria's Secret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Perspex, brass and hyalite glass drawer commode by Victoria's Secret, USA, 2000s in the Italian glam style of Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega and Sandro Petti. The sideboard is mounted on e...
Copper
Vintage Six-Drawer Rosewood and Mahogany Highboy Chest Dresser by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century six-drawer highboy chest/dresser by Harvey Probber (ca. 1960s, USA).
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each drawer is fitted with brass Classical style hardware complimenting the ensemble beautifully.
Brass
French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Six-Drawer Cartonnier Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, brass, ormolu, leather, and Vert Maurin marble Cartonnier chest.
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Mid 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and Patina. This classic commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or ...
Brass
D154 wooden chest of drawer by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 1963
By Sormani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic D 154 chest of drawer by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 1963.
Brass
Lawson-Fenning 2-Drawer Arcadia Chest, Modern Grey Oak & Solid Walnut Dresser
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 2-drawer Arcadia chest by Lawson-Fenning features two drawers, handcrafted vintage style hardware and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning Co...
Brass
English 1810s Georgian Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest with Macassar Ebony
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period geometric front four-drawer chest from the early 19th century, made of mahogany, oak and macassar ebony.
Brass
Oak Six-Drawer Chest in the Manner of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A substantial solid oak six-drawer chest in the Danish Country Modern tradition, with a richly figured grain, hand-forged iron ring pulls, and decorative keyhole escutcheons — an exc...
Brass
French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. It is offered in solid French cherry and is also available in oak. The...
Brass
Elegant Dutch Rococo Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers with Secret Drawer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Dutch Rococo commode or chest of drawers with undulating form and secret top drawer!
Brass
Midcentury Refinished Chippendale 9-Drawer Light Wild Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare midcentury 9-drawer Chippendale chest of drawers in solid wild cherry with dovetail construction drawers. Recently hand rub refinished. Measures 38" in width, 19.5" in depth a...
Brass
French Directoire Style Handcrafted Customizable 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable for its straight, classical and timeless lines...
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Three Drawer Diminutive Walnut Chest with Burl Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
A fine diminutive walnut chest or stand with beautiful burl inlay, shaped top with crossbanded border veneer and decorative carved corners, over three drawers with foliate brasses an...
Brass
American Modern Three-Drawer Chest by Paul Frankl, Early 1900s
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Dark Walnut and Brass Three-Drawer Chest, Paul Frankl
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Burl Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Black Glass Top
Located in Troy, MI
An elegant Italian chest of drawers veneered in richly figured burl walnut with spectacular swirling grain throughout, including the sides. The four drawers feature light-wood string...
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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