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18th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Billingshurst, GB
18th century oak architectural geometric chest of drawers. Top hangs over four drawers of varying
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Antique Early 18th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century oak geometric chest of drawers from England. The top has a molded and beveled
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
H 40.63 in W 37.25 in D 21.88 in
17th Century Charles II Period Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This charming 17th-century Charles II Jacobean oak geometric chest of drawers showcases exceptional
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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century unusual two-piece chest of drawers. The top is made up of oak planks, and has a
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
H 43.75 in W 44.25 in D 26.13 in
17th Century Geometric Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1660
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely rare 17th-century inlaid walnut geometric chest of drawers dating to 1660, featuring
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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1980s Italian Multicolored Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Geometric Design
Located in Florence, IT
, gray, dove gray) in a geometric design on the front, on the top and on the sides. The chest of drawers
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century William & Mary Oak Geometric Mule Chest of Drawers 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A good & unusual antique early 18th century William & Mary geometric oak chest with a lift up
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Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English 1810s George III Period Geometric Front Oak Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period oak geometric front chest from the early 19th century, with five
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

English Oak Geometric Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this oak geometric chest have two recessed panels in each drawer framed with shaped
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Antique 1680s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Oak Geometric Chest
English Oak Geometric Chest
H 33 in W 34 in D 22 in
English Walnut Geometric Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Walnut geometric chest, with double panel sides. The top, brass pulls( hand made copies of
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Antique Early 1700s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Walnut Geometric Chest
English Walnut Geometric Chest
H 36 in W 37 in D 23 in
English Jacobean Geometric Molded Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English 17th century oak chest of drawers having geometric molded drawer fronts and split
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Antique 1680s English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early-18th century oak geometrically-panelled chest on chest, ca 1710-1720. Queen Anne
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Rosewood and Amaranth Chest of Drawers, Transition Louis XV / Louis XVI Style –
Located in HÉRIC, FR
identical geometric motifs. This chest of drawers is particularly interesting for its lines, its size, the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak geometric front four-drawer chests from the 19th century with ebonized pulls
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rosewood and Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Louis XV / Louis XVI Transition – Late 1
Located in HÉRIC, FR
crafted, featuring identical geometric motifs. This chest of drawers is particularly interesting for its
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

William and Mary Oak Geometric Block Front Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a geometric block front chest with bobbin turned decoration, superb colour and
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Antique Early 17th Century European William and Mary Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Oak

William and Mary Oak Geometric Block Front Chest
William and Mary Oak Geometric Block Front Chest
H 38.59 in W 40.16 in D 24.02 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Bleached Oak 19th Century Geometric Front Carved Three Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached oak geometric front chest from the 19th century with three drawers, carved
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

English Oak Georgian Period Geometric Front Five-Drawer Chest, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak Georgian period geometric front five-drawer chest from the early 19th century, with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Geometric Pattern circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage freestanding chest or commode with 4 ( four ) drawers from various walnut veneers
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English Walnut Early 19th Century Five-Drawer Chest with Geometric Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period Geometric front walnut five-drawer chest from the early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Early 19th Century Six-Drawer Chest with Geometric Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English oak chest of drawers from the late 18th-early 19th century features a rectangular top
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Geometric Wooden Beaumont Chest with Intricate Pattern, Winged Legs & Marble Top
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
The bold Beaumont Chest stands proud. Stunning black Marble accentuates the intricacy of it’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Vintage Polished Brown Walnut Nickel Geometric Chest c 1930 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage geometric freestanding shellac polished walnut veneered chest or side table or
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

English Early 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Georgian period early 19th century geometric front oak chest features a rectangular
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English George III Period 1800s Oak Two Part Geometric Front Five Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III Period two part oak chest from the early 19th century, with geometric front
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Brutalist Geometric Commode in Solid Oak
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Wardrobe made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: H. 77 x 170 x 60 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

19th Century Grand, Florentine Commode with Geometric Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Italian commode featuring four panelled drawers atop an elevated base. The piece is fully
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pearwood, Walnut, Burl

German Painted Neo-Classical Style Commode with Geometric Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome German painted Neo-classical style commode with interesting geometric pattern. Truly
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Brutalist Geometric Commode in Solid Oak by Soha Concept
By Sóha, Denis Milovanov
Located in Paris, IDF
Wardrobe made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: H. 77 x 170 x 60 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

Mid-18th Century Large English George III Geometric Front Five-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid-18th century large English chest of drawers with two cases and geometric carvings. This large
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Commode Italian Venetian Baroque Burr Walnut Geometric Inlay Serpentine Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
different techniques, varied depths of crossbanding and the geometric and scroll inlay elevates its status
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Antique 1720s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Italian Mid-Century Fir Green Wood-Rattan Chest with Brass Hardware 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastic geometric Mid-Century chest of drawers in rich fir green with brass details. The object
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Modern Handpainted Chests of Drawers Cabinet Dilmos Colourful Geometric Graphic
By Monica Taverniti, Dilmos Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Storage/Chest of drawers with five drawers and a door with internal shelves. Handpainted hardwood
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint

Chest of Drawers, 1950, mahogany , glass top gray Mid century modern Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Geometric design chest of drawers 1950 very elegant and particular, geometric mahogany handles
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Art Glass, Mahogany

Transition Style Sideboard with Marquetry Inlaid and Gilt Bronze
By Charles Cressent
Located in Marseille, FR
veined with double Corbin beak. Geometric marquetry decorations. This chest of drawers dates from the
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20th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Accrington, GB
A large chest of drawers dating to the early part of the 19th century and painted in a geometric
Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers
19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers
H 41.15 in W 41.15 in D 19.69 in
Geometric Painted Georgian Chest
Located in Downham Market, GB
A beautiful chest of early 19th century artisan painted drawers. A wonderful chest of Georgian
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Antique 19th Century British Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Geometric Painted Georgian Chest
Geometric Painted Georgian Chest
H 41.34 in W 37.41 in D 17.33 in
Italian Chest with Geometric Inlay
Located in Northfield, IL
This striking chest with figurative fruitwood features a handsome geometric inlay border pattern.
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Chest with Geometric Inlay
Italian Chest with Geometric Inlay
H 26.5 in W 21 in D 15.25 in
17th Century Oak Geometrical Tallboy Chest
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1650. An unusual and very early chest of drawers in superb condition and boasting a
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Antique 1650s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Geometrical Tallboy Chest
17th Century Oak Geometrical Tallboy Chest
H 60.63 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Edwardian Mahogany Wellington Chest with Geometric Line Inlays
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
An Edwardian mahogany Wellington chest consisting of seven graduated oak lined drawers each
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Geometric Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An attractive 17th century George III period oak geometric front chest of drawers. The oak
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Antique 1670s English Charles II Furniture

Materials

Oak

17th Century Geometric Oak Chest of Drawers
17th Century Geometric Oak Chest of Drawers
H 37.68 in W 39.34 in D 22.13 in
Indian Black and White Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Indian Black and White Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers, Geometric design.
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Late 20th Century Indian Dressers

Geometric Chest of Drawers on Stand
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century pale oak geometric chest of drawers on stand, 1780 Dimensions 39.5 inches
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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Geometric Chest of Drawers on Stand
Geometric Chest of Drawers on Stand
H 57 in W 39.5 in D 22.5 in
18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C English painted oak geometric chest of drawers. 1720. Reference: 7876 Dimensions
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Antique 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
17th Century oak geometric chest of drawers of good proportions, the rectangular top above a deep
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Antique 17th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
17th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
H 37.5 in W 36.5 in D 23.5 in
18th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak geometric chest of drawers, the moulded rectangular top above four oak lined
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Antique 1760s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
18th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 40 in L 33.75 in
Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Period William and Mary geometric chest of drawers from England. The top is made from two boards
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
H 31.13 in W 36.5 in D 18.75 in
Vintage Antique Industrial Georgian Oak Haberdashery Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful oak geometric chest of drawers from the Georgian era. - The oak is in an incredible
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A late 17th century Charles II period oak chest, the overhanging top above three graduated drawers
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Antique 1670s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

C.1800 English Geometric Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
English oak chest of drawers, circa 1800. The top is made up of two planks with a molded and
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th century Oak Geometric chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb set of 18th century oak drawers with a bold geometric design to them. English in
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th century Oak Geometric chest of drawers
18th century Oak Geometric chest of drawers
H 44.89 in W 42.52 in D 20.48 in
Late 17th Century English Walnut Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
An English red walnut and oak James II chest of drawers. Geometric patterning. Drawers work well
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Antique Early 18th Century English James II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A late 17th century Charles II period oak chest of drawers, the overhanging top above four drawers
Category

Antique 1680s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Key Motif Lacquer Chest of Drawers
Key Motif Lacquer Chest of Drawers
H 39 in W 43 in D 19.5 in L 39 in
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
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

17th Century Jacobean Charles II Oak Geometric Moulded Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 17th century, Charles II, Jacobean oak geometric chest of drawers. Rectangular planked top with
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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Charles II Geometric Child's Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Charles II geometric fronted oak chest with panel sides and molded top over three drawers sanding
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Well-patinated Geometric Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English late 17th-early 18th century geometric oak chest of drawers, the beveled edge top over
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

Late 17th Century Geometric Split Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 17th century geometric split chest of drawers, circa 1690. Here we have a late 17th century
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Antique Late 17th Century English Gothic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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Geometric Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of geometric chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique geometric chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Find 93 antique and vintage geometric chest of drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Geometric chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of geometric chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Modern geometric chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Lane Furniture, Baker Furniture Company and Charles Pfister each produced beautiful geometric chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Geometric Chest Of Drawers?

Geometric chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,060, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.

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.

Questions About Geometric Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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