French Louis XVI Directoire style wooden 6-drawer Chiffonier, gray lacquered
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
$6,212Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Dresser in Black Lacquer with Polished Nickel Hardware, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, created in the 1940s, is a striking example of refined craftsmanship and bold design.
Chrome
$6,033 / set
Pair of 20th Century Rococo Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Mid 20th Century black lacquer commodes in the rococo revival manner. Both are fitted with three drawers and brass hardware with foliate carving and ball and claw feet. In e...
Brass
John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By John Stuart USA, Circa 1940s Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 46"W x 2...
Brass
20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking 1950s French, Maison Jansen style, red lacquer and marble topped chinoiserie commode.
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI style 6-drawer black lacquered Chiffonier in cherry wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This chiffonnier or 6-drawer chest belongs to our Melaine collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style at the en...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
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
French 6-Drawer Chest Oak Wood, Black Lacquered, Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 150 cm / 59.1" wide chest of 6 drawers will be delivered fully assembled. It features 6 identical drawers organized in 2 columns of 3 drawers. Each drawer opens with a "push-re...
Wood, Oak
Elegant Chartreuse Bombay Style Commode/ Chest of Drawers
By Grange
Located in North Miami, FL
Whimsical Bombay style 4 drawer chest commode in an amazing chartreuse lacquer. Ample storage and stylish cabriolet design legs and overall curvy shape.
Wood
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer French Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Louis XV style black lacquer refinish chest of drawers with 3 drawers with breccia marble from Aleppo and gilded bronze rocaille in the style of Jacques Bircklé
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$3,350 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Maple Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French mid century (1940s) maple two-drawer bedside commodes with parquetry pattern veneer, bronze drawer pulls and trim supported on fluted tapered legs. (Priced as pair).
Marble, Bronze
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dressers or chests of drawers By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Pink lacquered solid che...
Brass
Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / chest of drawers / oak / Louis XV / Antique A sophisticated Louis XV style chest of drawers from France, circa 1950, crafted in solid oak and newly refinished in an ...
Oak
Louis XVI Style Commode À Vantaux by Beurdeley, 1890
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Mahogany Commode À Vantaux, By Emmanuel-Alfred (dit Alfred II) Beurdeley (1847-1919).
Marble, Ormolu
Chinese style green lacquered chest of drawers, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chest of drawers, sideboard in the style of China in lacquer with bronze handles. France, 1970s.
Wood
Lacquer saute chest of drawers with marble. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lacquer saute chest of drawers opening with two drawers on the front, with its scalloped marble top in black color. French work realized in the 1950s. Dimensions: H 86 x W 125 x D ...
Marble
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier By Drexel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware...
Brass
Midcentury Black Lacquered French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Att. To Bodart
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV Style black lacquered cabinet attributed to Bodart. It dates to the late 1970s. It has gilt brass appointments to the feet and body, the black lacquer is n...
Brass
$11,500Sale Price|30% Off
Fine Maison Jansen Brass Inlay and Exotic Marquetry Regency Commode, c. 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We provided this commode with a new French Polish leaving everything original underneath the polish.
Brass
Chest of Drawers in White Lacquered Wood, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in white lacquered wood, circa 1970, with 3 drawers with shelves on each side.
Wood
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
Marble, Bronze
Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This chest of drawers is made of black lacquered wood with bronze handles. This is a French work by famous designer Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen. circa 1970.
Bronze
Set of 3 cylindrical, lacquered, Art Deco style wooden chests of drawers, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Set of three marvelous Art Deco style cylindrical chests of drawers, inlaid with three types of wood that appear to be sycamore, rosewood, and elm burl. Square metal handles on each...
Wood, Lacquer
2-Drawer Coffee Table in Solid Cherry, Stained and Light-Grey Lacquered
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcrafted modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire sty...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
2-drawer coffee table in solid cherry wood, white-cream and gray lacquered
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style...
Wood, Cherry
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Commode
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two-drawer commode or bedside chest By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and...
Brass
Pair of Large Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Chests from Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Never in the 35+ years that we’ve been in business have we ever had anything like these rare matched chests. From Paris, this incredible pair of early 19th Century (C.1800) are in ex...
Brass
Maison Jansen cream lacquer brass mirrored chest of drawers 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Maison Jasen five drawers, cream lacquered chest of drawers would be stunning in any bedroom or living room. Made to order by Maison Jansen in France in the late 1970s, the...
Brass
French Provincial style 6-drawer handcrafted Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This Chiffonier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "provincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" and finished ...
Brass
6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid oak, charming white-cream finish
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This Chiffonier Semainier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" an...
Brass
French 1970s Maison Jansen cream chest of drawers designed by Alain Delon
By Alain Delon
Located in London, GB
Glamorous substantial chest of four drawers designed by Alain Delon and made by Maison Jansen. Drawers are deep and wide making them useful for storing clothes. Signed by the artist....
Brass
Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. This ele...
Walnut
French 3-Drawer Hand-Crafted Chiffonnier in Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 3-drawer chiffonnier is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop....
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
20th Century French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Carved Wood
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Chest of Drawers / wood / Louis XV style This elegant chest of drawers, crafted in France around 1950, is a refined homage to the Louis XV style. Made from richly st...
Wood
French Red 3-Drawer Chest in Wood, Design by Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 3-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. The 3 ...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Large 4-Drawer Chest in Wood Designed by Eric Gizard - handcrafted in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This large 4-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. ...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original cream a...
Brass
French Neoclassical Kingwood Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Elegant French Directoire period chest of drawers dating from the late 18th century, crafted in walnut veneer and opening through three wide drawers. The façade features carefully a...
Marble
Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
Walnut
French Directoire style handcrafted 6-Drawer Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Country French Solid Cherry 7 Drawers Brass Hardware Lingerie Chest Dresser MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Solid Cherry 7 Drawers Brass Hardware Lingerie Chest Dresser MINT
Brass
French Directoire style 6-drawer handcrafted chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This Chiffonier's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic". This storage furniture features 2 white cream, 2 basalt grey lacquered drawers and two smoked...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
2-drawer coffee table in cherry, a French Directoire Style interpretation
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This coffee table with 2 independent drawer belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style ...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
By John Widdicomb, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
Cherry
Minton Spidell French Provincial Louis XV Bedside Chest
By Minton-Spidell
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer nightstand or chest of drawers By Minton Spidell USA, Late 20th Century Cream crackle lacquered case...
Brass
French Louis XVI style handcrafted 6-Drawer Chest in cherry wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This chiffonnier 6-drawer chest belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style at the end o...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers MINT!
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
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
Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Half-Moon Chest, Wood, French Design
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming early 20th century half-moon chest.
Wood
French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
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
Grosfeld House French Provincial Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Grosfeld House
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style serpentine front three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Grosfeld House USA, Circa 1940s Green lacquered mahogany, with origina...
Brass
Pair of rare Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers from Starform, France, 1988
By Pierre Colleu 1, Starform
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of rare Mickey Mouse bedside cabinets designed by Pierre Colleu. Made of laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Very rare to find a matching pair. Good overall condition, nor...
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Lacquered wood commode with inclusion of labradorite stones. Belgium Circa 1970's
Wood, Lacquer
"Pantalionnière" Chest of Drawers, André Arbus (1903-1969)
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
André Arbus (1903–1969), French cabinetmaker and decorator, is renowned for his refined neoclassical style that blends elegance and tradition. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and...
Oak, Bone
Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform
By Starform, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform the price is for the two small slits on one hand
Plastic, Beech
$5,064 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Walnut
$8,785 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Walnut
$6,612 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Oak
$7,935 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Walnut
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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