George Burl Chest
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Burl
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George I Night Stands
Burl
Antique Late 19th Century British George II Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique 17th Century English George II Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century George III Dressers
Mahogany
Antique 1740s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century George III Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Rosewood
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique 18th Century European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Boxwood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hickory, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1780s Georgian Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Wood
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Early 20th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Yew, Burl
Antique 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
Antique 1720s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Other
Antique Mid-19th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1840s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century American George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Blanket Chests
Oak, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1860s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1910s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European George III Commodes and Chests of...
Wood
Antique 18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century British George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Oak, Burl
Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl, Oak, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 1750s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Commodes and Chests o...
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm, Burl
Antique 1880s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dressers
Antique 1750s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Agate
Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Desks
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American George II Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut, Leather, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1730s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Commodes and Chests o...
Brass
Antique Early 1800s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
Antique 19th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1880s English George II Dressers
Burl
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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.