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American Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Fluted Quarter Columns C. 1840
American Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Fluted Quarter Columns C. 1840

American Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Fluted Quarter Columns C. 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American Mahogany bow front chest with a carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers with the

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chest on Chest
English Mahogany Chest on Chest

English Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany chest on chest with carved fluted corners, gilt original brasses,and ending on

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare Gustavian 'Louis XVI' 'Chest on Chest' Chest of Drawers, c 1780
Rare Gustavian 'Louis XVI' 'Chest on Chest' Chest of Drawers, c 1780

Rare Gustavian 'Louis XVI' 'Chest on Chest' Chest of Drawers, c 1780

Located in Kastrup, DK

sides. Sides with fluted quartz columns. The chest of drawers is in 3 parts: Base and 2 chests of

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, the moulded edge top above a selection of eight

Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, 18th century
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, 18th century

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, 18th century

Located in Westwood, NJ

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, with fluted canted corners on bracket feet.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A Fine George I Walnut Chest on Chest
A Fine George I Walnut Chest on Chest

A Fine George I Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in London, GB

A fine early 18th century walnut chest on chest, with canted fluted corners and graduated drawers

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Antique Early 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Neoclassical Wooden Commode w/ Flute Carved Posts, 19th C
French Neoclassical Wooden Commode w/ Flute Carved Posts, 19th C

French Neoclassical Wooden Commode w/ Flute Carved Posts, 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassic commode, with scraped finish, from the 19th century. This antique chest from

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Neoclassic Commode w/Fluted Carvings & Brass Fittings, 19th C.
French Neoclassic Commode w/Fluted Carvings & Brass Fittings, 19th C.

French Neoclassic Commode w/Fluted Carvings & Brass Fittings, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassic style carved and painted wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Benchmade Chippendale Style Bonnet-Top Chest on Chest, 20th Century
Benchmade Chippendale Style Bonnet-Top Chest on Chest, 20th Century

Benchmade Chippendale Style Bonnet-Top Chest on Chest, 20th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Connecticut River Valley examples of the late 18th Century, the chest on chest features bold fluted corner

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Six-Drawer Chest
French Six-Drawer Chest

French Six-Drawer Chest

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An imposing 19th century French walnut, Louis XVI style, six-drawer chest with fluted columns to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian 1820s Neoclassical Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Tapered Feet
Italian 1820s Neoclassical Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Tapered Feet

Italian 1820s Neoclassical Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Tapered Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

. This Italian wooden chest-of-drawers features a rectangular planked top sitting above three dovetailed

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Commode Adorn W/Foliage & Fluted Carvings, Early 19th C
French Neoclassical Commode Adorn W/Foliage & Fluted Carvings, Early 19th C

French Neoclassical Commode Adorn W/Foliage & Fluted Carvings, Early 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical style, foliage-carved and bleached-wood chest of three-drawers from the early

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers and Fluted Legs
French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers and Fluted Legs

French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers and Fluted Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers and Fluted Legs, Late 18th Century

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French 1770s Louis XVI Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Accents
French 1770s Louis XVI Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Accents

French 1770s Louis XVI Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI period walnut commode from the 18th century, with three drawers and fluted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Commode with Two Drawers and Fluted Accents
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Commode with Two Drawers and Fluted Accents

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Commode with Two Drawers and Fluted Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

fluted accents, this Italian late 18th century commode will bring a touch of subtle elegance to any

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Oak Chest
Early 20th Century Oak Chest

Early 20th Century Oak Chest

Located in Martlesham, GB

carved decoration, panel sides, the front of the chest having fluted styles running down to the floor

Category

Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 18th C. Italian 4-Drawer Cassettiera w/Fluted Accents & Brass Hardware
Late 18th C. Italian 4-Drawer Cassettiera w/Fluted Accents & Brass Hardware

Late 18th C. Italian 4-Drawer Cassettiera w/Fluted Accents & Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian carved and bleached/painted wood raised chest of four drawers from the turn of the 19th

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Commode with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Commode with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Commode with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI period wooden commode from the late 18th century, with five drawers and fluted

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Book-matched & Burled Walnut Three-Drawer Dresser w/ Fluted Detailing
Art Deco Book-matched & Burled Walnut Three-Drawer Dresser w/ Fluted Detailing

Art Deco Book-matched & Burled Walnut Three-Drawer Dresser w/ Fluted Detailing

Located in New York, NY

with round drawer pulls, fluted front detailing and classic black lacquer to create a striking piece

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

George III Mahogany 19th Century Chest
George III Mahogany 19th Century Chest

George III Mahogany 19th Century Chest

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A two over three Chest of drawers. Fluted columns on the corners.

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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, 1790
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, 1790

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, 1790

Located in Greding, DE

Three-drawer silvered chest of drawers on fluted tapered legs. The chest is decorated with coin

Category

Antique 1790s Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Chests of Drawers, 20th Century
Ebonized Chests of Drawers, 20th Century

Ebonized Chests of Drawers, 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

and fittings in the shape of lion heads. The chests are fluted at the corners and feet. The lacquer is

Category

20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Two-Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs and Fluted Posts
French Louis XVI Style Two-Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs and Fluted Posts

French Louis XVI Style Two-Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs and Fluted Posts

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French Louis XVI style mahogany chest of drawers from the early 20th century features a

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish chests circa 1880
Pair of Swedish chests circa 1880

Pair of Swedish chests circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined pair of Swedish chests of drawers, circa 1880, offering timeless elegance and understated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French 1890s Louis XVI Style Commode with Gilded Molding and Fluted Side Posts
French 1890s Louis XVI Style Commode with Gilded Molding and Fluted Side Posts

French 1890s Louis XVI Style Commode with Gilded Molding and Fluted Side Posts

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style wooden commode from the late 19th century, with gilded accents and fluted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 1770s Louis XVI Period Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
French 1770s Louis XVI Period Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts

French 1770s Louis XVI Period Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts

Located in Atlanta, GA

, with rounded fluted side posts. This French three-drawer walnut commode was born in the early years of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Brass Fluted Leg Marble Top Two Drawer Acajou Mahogany Louis XVI Commode
French Brass Fluted Leg Marble Top Two Drawer Acajou Mahogany Louis XVI Commode

French Brass Fluted Leg Marble Top Two Drawer Acajou Mahogany Louis XVI Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a rare acajou mahogany and fluted brass leg Carrara marble top commode. The commode is made

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 1900s Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top and Fluted Posts
French 1900s Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top and Fluted Posts

French 1900s Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top and Fluted Posts

Located in Atlanta, GA

with linear brass hardware, the drawers are flanked with rounded fluted side posts. Raised on four

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Chests
Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Chests

Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Chests

Located in Wichita, KS

top and reeded drawer fronts with tapered and fluted legs. The chest drawers are divided as shown in

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers

Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

adorned with fluted quarter columns, and the chest stands on square, fluted legs, giving the piece a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Blue-Painted Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Blue-Painted Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Blue-Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

delicate dentil molding, while the canted corners are adorned with elegant fluted detailing. The chest has

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Dutch Blue Chest of Drawers
19th Century Dutch Blue Chest of Drawers

19th Century Dutch Blue Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

fluted, and the chest sits on tapered feet. The top follows the shape of the case. Overall this is a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Ebonized Wellington Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Ebonized Wellington Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Ebonized Wellington Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

edges have stepped out curved corners and corner columns are fluted with gilded decoration. This chest

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Marble-Top Chest
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Marble-Top Chest

18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Marble-Top Chest

Located in Wichita, KS

. Bleached finish. The chest sits tapered fluted legs with fine detailing. This piece also has a 'cousin

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers
18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

are decorated with geometric paneling. At the bottom, a refined fluted trim, and the chest rests on

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Green-painted Louis XVI Chest, Late 18th Century
Green-painted Louis XVI Chest, Late 18th Century

Green-painted Louis XVI Chest, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Louis XVI lid chest featuring octagonal paneled fields on the surfaces. The chest stands on fluted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers

Located in Viterbo, VT

decorated with floral carvings on the fronts. The front corners are fluted and the chest still sits on its

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Oak

Dutch mahogany four drawer Louis XVI style chest
Dutch mahogany four drawer Louis XVI style chest

Dutch mahogany four drawer Louis XVI style chest

Located in New York, NY

A Dutch mahogany four drawer Louis XVI style chest with fluted square and tapered legs and molded

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Louis XVI style Mirror Clad Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI style Mirror Clad Chest of Drawers

Louis XVI style Mirror Clad Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XVI style glass clad chest of drawers, circa 1980's. With a rectangular over hanging top with

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

painted lion. Flanked with canted side posts showcasing fluted motifs, the chest is resting on four short

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning pair of Gustavian-style chests, dating back approximately 100 years, beautifully

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

large 19th Century mahogany secretaire chest of drawers
large 19th Century mahogany secretaire chest of drawers

large 19th Century mahogany secretaire chest of drawers

Located in Martlesham, GB

d moulded edge above a decorative fluted frieze, the chest having a central secretaire drawer, with

Category

Antique 1830s British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

two partially fluted columns. The chest shows four rows of drawers, the top row consists of two

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Wood Marble Top Chest
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Wood Marble Top Chest

18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Wood Marble Top Chest

Located in Wichita, KS

. Bleached finish. The chest sits tapered fluted legs with fine detailing.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s
Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s

Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s

By Heal's, Andrew Milne

Located in London, GB

is attributed to Andrew Milne. With three drawers, the uppermost of a fluted design, the chest

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s
Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s

Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s

By Heal's, Andrew Milne

Located in London, GB

is attributed to Andrew Milne. With three drawers, the uppermost of a fluted design, the chest

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers with Geometric Patterns
Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers with Geometric Patterns

Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers with Geometric Patterns

Located in Kastrup, DK

carved dentil molding, canted corners with fluted detailing. The chest stands on 4 tapered legs

Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Late 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality tallboy chest in the French taste, circa 1880. Canted and fluted sides. Six-drawer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A French Early 19th Century Marble Top Five-Drawer Chest
A French Early 19th Century Marble Top Five-Drawer Chest

A French Early 19th Century Marble Top Five-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Early 19th Century Red Veined with Grey and White Marble Top Five-Drawer Chest with Fluted

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Gustavian Period 1800s Swedish Dove Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest
Gustavian Period 1800s Swedish Dove Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest

Gustavian Period 1800s Swedish Dove Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

—characteristics reminiscent of the era's classic aesthetics. The pièce de résistance is the chest's fluted

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

corner sides topped by lion's head medallion, chest rests on fluted tapered feet. Key is used as a pull

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

Located in Wichita, KS

guilloché detail around the apron; canted corner posts; and square, fluted legs. Each chest has three

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Breakfront Chest with Carved Dentil Molding
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Breakfront Chest with Carved Dentil Molding

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Breakfront Chest with Carved Dentil Molding

Located in Atlanta, GA

rosettes and discreet fluted accents, contribute to the chest's refined aesthetic, infusing it with a hint

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large Gray Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1780-1800
Large Gray Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1780-1800

Large Gray Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1780-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

age of this large chest. Carved details, fluted tapered feet and carved side accents all visual appeal

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Pair Large Swedish Gustavian Chests with Marbleized Tops, 19th Century
Antique Pair Large Swedish Gustavian Chests with Marbleized Tops, 19th Century

Antique Pair Large Swedish Gustavian Chests with Marbleized Tops, 19th Century

Located in Wichita, KS

around the tops with fluted corner columns and the chests rest up fluted and tapered legs.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Fluted Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fluted chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every fluted chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the fluted chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A fluted chest made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one fluted chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kindel Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fluted Chest?

The average selling price for a fluted chest at 1stDibs is $6,030, while they’re typically $1,180 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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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