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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest of Drawers in Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co., chest of drawers, walnut, cane, brass, United
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
TH Robsjohn Gibbings Chest for Widdicomb in Mahogany Cane Handles & Brass Legs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
1950s Widdicomb Cabinet designed by TH Robsjohn Gibbings and fully restored in a deep espresso
Category
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 40.5 in W 34.5 in D 21 in
Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. The three drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elegant Modern Chest Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950's. It
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser Bachelors Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated tailored design three drawer chest designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of mid-century three-drawer bedside tables / chests in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn
Category
20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brussels, BE
Chest of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis.
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bedside Tables / Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sophisticated tailored design in this pair of three drawer chests designed by T. H. Robsjohn
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Maple and Brass Three-Drawer Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (1950s) maple three-drawer chest with beveled drawer fronts and six brass ring
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Chest of Drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chest of drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
Three drawer bedside tables with heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Fuirniture Co. dresser or chest of drawers in dark stained
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Six Drawer Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (1950s) walnut six-drawer chest of drawers with rattan-wrapped dowel drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 6-drawer cabinet in beautiful original finish dark
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of White Lacquer Gibbings for Widdicomb Dressers Bachelor Chests Brass Pull
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests dressers cabinets designed by Robsjohn Gibbings
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Bachelor Four Drawer Chests Dressers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Louver Front Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century dark stained walnut chest / nightstand with a louver-style front concealing
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Cane, Chest, Cabinet
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb Brass-Mounted Walnut and Cane Chest, Nightstand or
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 34.25 in D 21 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
One of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings classics, designed for The Widdicomb Furniture Company, circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Six Drawer High Boy Gentleman's Chest by Robsjohn, Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Impressive six drawer high boy chest designed by T H Robsjohn- Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture, ca
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Six Drawer Teak Chest/Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great six drawer double dresser/credenza designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 36 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest in Two-Tone Walnut by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern four-drawer high chest was realized by T. H. Robsjohn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Cane, Brass and Lacquered Wood Chest by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York City, NY
Minimal design with thoughtful detailing. The brass on the legs and handles is beautifully patinated and the cane encasing the handles is tightly woven and in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers on Wheels.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest with drop pulls. Excellent condition. Gorgeous light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pewter
8 Drawer Double Dresser Designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Impressive eight drawer double dresser designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. The chest
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950. Seldom are these chests available for sale and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Five Drawer High Chest with Long Solid Brass Cylinder Pulls
By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice five drawers high chest with nice large heavy solid brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Mahogany Chest on Chest by Wesley Griffin for Gibbard
By Wesley T. Griffin, Gibbard Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Commodious bedroom dresser in the form of a chest on chest from the Modern line of Canadian
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Style Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Widdicomb chest with Parsons base, original Widdicomb piece refurbished / restored with some new
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Chests, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of bedside chests having brushed nickel pulls, in the manner of Robjohns Gibbings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Diminutive Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kai Kristiansen diminutive rosewood chest of drawers. Four drawers with circular cut out pulls
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Exposed Sculptural Legs Nine Drawers Long Dresser Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
behind a set of six doors with nice trims and carved pulls. In style of Robsjohn Gibbings.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Chest, Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern chest. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Walnut with cane
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut three-drawer chest of drawers with rattan-wrapped dowel drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 21.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Designed Tall Chest, by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed tall chest, fitted with five concealed long drawers by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb four drawer chests with dowel handles. Shown in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Dresser Double Oak Refinished Restored MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American modernist dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Gibbings Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer 3 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings Widdicomb ebonized black lacquer 3 drawers bachelor chest dresser mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 35 in D 21 in
Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings For Widdicomb black lacquer 3 drawer bachelor chest narrow dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
White Lacquer Mid-Century Modern Four-Drawer Cabinet Tall Nightstand End Table
By Tommi Parzinger, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White lacquer solid ring pulls four drawers Mid-Century Modern cabinet end table stand or chest of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 18 in D 20 in
Widdicomb High Double Dresser
By Tommi Parzinger, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Widdicomb double dresser credenza. Solid brass pulls, dark chocolate finish, bracket shape base. Smoothly gliding drawers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair Sliding Door Dressers Chests Cabinets by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings & Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine pair of dressers / chests / storage cabinets designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 43 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings by Widdicomb Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Toledo, OH
Elegant mid-century modern walnut dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb features a curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This is a classic and quite
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 54 in D 20.38 in
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This is a classic and quite
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 54 in D 20.38 in
A Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer and Brass Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of beautifully restored cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This is a classic and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 54 in D 20.38 in
Set of Modernist Lacquered Bedside Tables, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A set of mahogany bedside tables or chests of drawers, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Three-Drawer Oval Commode
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
. Robsjohn-Gibbings."
Category
Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Refinished Dresser / Credenza 1950s, Signed
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant refinished dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (USA) features gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
Early James Wylie Widdicomb Sliding Door Dresser Chest Wardrobe Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
T.H.Robsjohn Gibbings, the chest has the "Widdicomb Modern Original" label in the top right drawer. Two sliding
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 43.25 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
20th Century American Vintage Widdicomb Walnut Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, in good condition. The detailed chest is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.25 in W 34.5 in D 21 in
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls High Chest Stands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of small white lacquer bachelor chests.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb, Mid-Century Double Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Attributed to Robsjohn-Gibbings. Mint restored in a medium Walnut finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Tall Walnut Dresser with Spear Shaped Handles
Located in Buffalo, NY
. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Company tall five-drawer walnut chest of drawers with stylish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Silver Plate
H 47 in W 34 in D 22 in
Tommi Parzinger Chests for Charak Modern- A Pair
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and rare pair of chests/ commodes designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Each
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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Gibbings Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gibbings chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A gibbings chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 658 variations of the antique or vintage gibbings chest you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gibbings chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A gibbings chest, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gibbings chest over the years, but those crafted by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and John Widdicomb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Gibbings Chest?
A gibbings chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $49,500.
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.
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