Black Art Deco Sideboard with Chest of Drawers in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard / Commode with six drawers piano lacquer, black high gloss Original Art Deco, France
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Black Art Deco Sideboard with Chest of Drawers in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard / Commode with six drawers piano lacquer, black high gloss Original Art Deco, France
Wood
Carved 1930s Bombay Commode Dresser or Cabinet with Bakelite Pulls on High Legs
By Memphis Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White wash French art deco bakelite pulls carved bombay dresser on high legs. Overall very
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
inlaid commode is astonishing! If you look at the photos provided you will see the quality throughout the
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This chest of
Brass
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This chest of
Brass
Sold|$4,737
Chinese sideboard with gold lacquered panels
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Superb Chinese sideboard with three sliding doors, featuring lacquer panels finely decorated with a
Wood
Sold|$2,990
Key Motif Lacquer Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Key Motif Lacquer Chest of Drawers Three-Drawer Geometric Chest of Drawers with lacquer finish
Art Deco Streamlined Black Lacquer and Walnut Chest with Silvered Bakelite Pulls
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco chest was realized in France circa 1930. It features a streamlined form with
Walnut, Lacquer
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This chest of
Brass
Sold|$4,145
Parchment and Lacquered Black Dresser, 1950s
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very peculiar dresser 1950s, all covered in parchment, with lacquered parts in black. Very nice
Parchment Paper, Wood
Baker Furniture Italian Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with Floral Motif
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian style black lacquered dresser or chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The chest
Wood, Lacquer
Sold|$10,422
1960s, Maison Jansen White Lacquered Chest
By Maison Jansen, Carlo di Carli
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1969, white lacquer chest of drawers with stainless steel details and mirrored top by Carlo di
Stainless Steel
A Very Fine and Rare Commode in the Style of Louis XV of the 19th Century
By Ernst Keller
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very fine and rare commode in the style of Louis XV of the 19th Century with two drawers, in
Bronze
Large Burl Lacquer and Brass Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey, Romeo Paris
Located in Paris, IDF
With its large size, neutral caramel color and roomy drawers, this chest of drawers is remarkably versatile for contemporary interiors. It’s boxy, Mid-Century Modern sleek and simple...
Brass
Chinese style lacquer chest of drawers, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style chest of drawers adorned with lake scenes and floral motifs on a black lacquered
Bronze
Fabulous Pair of Black Lacquer Louis XIV Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Stunning Polished Black Lacquer Finished Louis XIV Style Chests, Solid Construction with
Sold|$2,245
Antique French Provencal Dresser
Located in Buxton, GB
Introducing an exquisite French Provincial Style Chest of Drawers, perfect for any room in your
Bronze
Art Deco Black Lacquered and Brass Chest-of-Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Art Deco Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with Four-Drawers and Featuring Circular Brass Pulls
Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By Lean Claude Mahey
Located in CA, CA
A 1970s sleek geometric chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey finished in a mirrored black lacquer
Louis XV Style Lacquered Chest in the manner of Jansen
Located in Hudson, NY
This black lacquered three drawer commode is bold and stylish. The construction is of solid walnut
Ormolu
Sold|$3,950
Pierre Cardin Style Modernist French Chest
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Austin, TX
A bold yet elegant modernist French chest of four drawers in fine condition with brass trims. Made
Brass
Louis XVI Style, Dressing Table & its Small Armchair Lacquered & Canned, XIXTh
Located in Beaune, FR
Very beautiful lacquered and caned dressing table in Louis XVI style with small torches on either
Cane, Wood
Pair of Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Veneer and Chrome Nightstands for Dillingham
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands designed by Pierre Cardin and manufactured by Dillingham, France. Made of wood
Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely 20th Century chest of drawers from France, circa 1940. With a slightly curved front and
Brass
Pair of Louis XV style chests of drawers in lacquer and bronze. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV and Asian style “sauteuse” chests of drawers, in lacquer and gilt bronze, with
Marble
Sleek Art Deco Dresser in Mirror-Polish Black with Four Drawers, France, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers – Elegant, Architectural, Refined This striking Art Deco
Chrome
A rare green lacquered 1970s chest of drawers by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A rare, deep forest green gloss lacquered 1970s four drawer chest of drawers by Guy Lefevre for
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Lingerie Chest Attributed to Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style five-drawer lingerie chest Attributed to Grosfeld
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Lingerie Chests Attributed to Grosfeld House, Pair
By Grosfeld House
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style five-drawer lingerie chests Attributed to
Brass
French Art Deco Low Chest of Drawers in Black with Chrome Accents, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A beautifully preserved piece of French Art Deco from the 1930s: This low chest of drawers combines
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Chiffonier with Six Drawers, Walnut, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare, fully restored Art Deco chiffonier or high chest with six drawer from France, circa 1930
Metal, Stainless Steel
French Mid-Century Dresser in Burgundy Red and Gold 1970s by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Salzburg, AT
French mid-century chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey from the 1970s. The cubic object
Brass
20th century Louis XV style chest of drawers with marble top, France ca. 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / chest of drawers / bronze, marble, wood / Louis XV A Louis XV style convex chest
Marble, Copper
French Robins Egg Blue Lacquered Three-Drawer Dresser Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent French Provincial three-drawer lacquered chest of drawers, all original save for the
Wood, Lacquer
French Louis XVI Boulle Style Marbled Lacquer Serpentine Table Cabinet Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
French Louis XVI inspired Boulle Style Faux marbled red lacquer chest, side table or entry commode
Hardwood, Lacquer
Jean Lefevre Chest of Drawers, Jansen House, 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Nice, FR
Chest of drawers with 4 drawers, black lacquered, gilt brass handles, gilt trim band. Dresser from
Lacquer
Sold|$19,800
Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
By Michel Pigneres
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Nice sideboard by Michel Pigneres, The finish is original lacquered wood. Deep maroon color. The
Wood
Sold|$3,020
Atelier Martine chest of drawer, 1920s.
By Atelier Martine
Located in Lisboa, PT
Coral wooden lacquered chest of drawer opening with three drawers on the front. France, 1920s.
Wood
Chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Bordeaux/red lacquered and brass chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey. Jean Claude Mahey always
Brass
Sold|$3,547 / set
Jean Claude Mahey Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful black lacquer and brass chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey with matching octogonal
Brass
Rare black and Brass Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
By Romeo Paris, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
Crisp black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels luxurious on this chest of drawers
Brass
Sideboard with One Door and 3 Drawers on a Modernist Steel Base
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice sideboard is made of oak on a modernist lacquered still base. It has a door on its left
Steel
Coffer in Parchment, cream colored, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
latches. Interior in dark brown parchment. It stands on a green-brown lacquered wood base with four square
Parchment Paper, Wood
Chest of Drawers André Monpoix Model 812 for Meuble TV, 1960s
By Andre Monpoix, Meubles TV
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare chest of drawers from the 1960s by the French designer André Monpoix edited at the same time
Metal
André ARBUS (1903-1969), chest of drawers known as “Pantalonnière”
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
French heritage, he works with noble materials such as sycamore and lacquer, adorning his pieces with
Wood, Parchment Paper
Maison Jansen Off-White Chest of Drawers Designed by Alain Delon, Cinema Star
By Maison Jansen
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding off-white lacquered wood French chest of drawers Hollywood Regency style, plenty of
Brass
Maison Jansen Off-White Chest of Drawers Designed by Alain Delon, Cinema Star
By Maison Jansen
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding off-white lacquered wood French chest of drawers Hollywood Regency style, plenty of
Brass
Sold|$5,910
Georges Frydman Efa
By Georges Frydman
Located in Grenoble, FR
Georges Frydman Efa system wall-mounted bookcase in lacquered laminate, aluminum and rio rosewood
Aluminum
Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Black with Tapered Form and Metal Accents, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Features: • Original piece, France, circa 1930 • High-gloss black lacquer with chrome detailing
Chrome, Metal
Sold|$3,081
Jean Claude Mahey Burlwood Chest of Drawers
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A Jean Claude Mahey chest of drawers with burl wood lacquered finish. The five drawers start
Brass
Sold|$2,013 / set
Late 20th Century Nightstands by Eric Maville & Jean-Claude Mahey
By Eric Maville, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of 1980s beige lacquered wood nightstands with one drawer, by Jean-Claude Mahey and Eric
Brass
Sold|$5,683
Chest of Drawers by Jean-Claude Mahey, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
sleek design. Made from walnut veneer with brass trim. Fantastic French midcentury style. We also
Wood, Walnut
Elegant Vintage Dressers with 3 Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Elegant vintage dressers with 3 drawers signed Jean Claude Mahey in good condition.
Wood, Lacquer
Louis XV French Hollywood Regency Style Bombe Commode Nightstands, Jimeco, Pair
By Jimeco ltda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Louis XV French Hollywood Regency style bombe commode nightstands by Jimeco. Item features
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet Commode, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most powerful one-shelf cabinet of the finest quality, the craftsman of this piece showed attention to every detail from the joinery to selection of veneers and ultimately the fine...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Sold|$5,448
Chinese Lacquer Commode
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful Louis XV Commode in Chinese lacquer decorated with an animated lake landscape on the
Lacquer
Sold|$1,650
French Style Commode in Black Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
lacquer with polished and sealed pulls. Quality construction, solid oak drawers, dovetailed.
Wood
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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