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Large Regency Revival Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Large Regency Revival Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Large Regency Revival Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Bruton, GB

A large English country house style Regency Revial style chest of drawers, hand-painted in a warm

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers
19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers circa 1840. Good quality Swedish commode, quite

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the unique charm of this Vintage Boho Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, a captivating piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers

Swedish 19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers circa 1820. 3 drawer commode with shaped

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C

Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C

Located in Houston, TX

slide easily. It is all very charming with many hand painted scenes, Scroll work and embellishments

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers
Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers

Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hastings, GB

A beautiful and incredibly decorative Italian 18th century Venetian hand painted polychrome chest

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Peruvian Hand Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode
Peruvian Hand Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode

Peruvian Hand Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode

Located in Wichita, KS

This is a hand paint-decorated pine bird chest, originally from Wisteria. It is a three-drawer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish early 19th century hand painted pine chest of drawers
Swedish early 19th century hand painted pine chest of drawers

Swedish early 19th century hand painted pine chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th Century English painted oak and pine chest of drawers. 1820

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century English painted oak chest of drawers with a harlequin design. 1790. Internal

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th Century English painted and decorated oak chest of drawers. 1790. Code: 9116 Dimensions: W

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Neoclassical Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Fittings
Neoclassical Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Fittings

Neoclassical Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Fittings

Located in Greding, DE

Neoclassical commode with two drawers and round brass fittings, set on tapered, fluted legs. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers
Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers

Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers circa 1890. Pair of Swedish commodes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by Gemla Fabrikers
Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by Gemla Fabrikers

Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by Gemla Fabrikers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by Gemla Fabrikers circa 1930. Good quality small

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Chest of Drawers
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Chest of Drawers

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand Painted Floral Chest of Drawers. This exquisite piece embodies the delicate artistry of European

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Hand-Painted Italian Chest of Drawers with Country Scenes
19th Hand-Painted Italian Chest of Drawers with Country Scenes

19th Hand-Painted Italian Chest of Drawers with Country Scenes

Located in Marbella, ES

Charming 19th-century Italian chest of drawers, decorated with hand-painted scenes depicting rural

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho 19th Century Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Vintage Boho 19th Century Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Vintage Boho 19th Century Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

extraordinary hand-painted chest the newest treasure in your collection.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th century pair of swedish hand painted chest of drawers
19th century pair of swedish hand painted chest of drawers

19th century pair of swedish hand painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian pair of painted pine commodes, circa 1870. Stunning pair of Swedish chests, very much

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Vintage Italian Patina Hand Painted Trellis Chest of Drawers
Vintage Italian Patina Hand Painted Trellis Chest of Drawers

Vintage Italian Patina Hand Painted Trellis Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the allure of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite vintage chest of drawers, a true

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Georgian English Painted Chest of Drawers
Georgian English Painted Chest of Drawers

Georgian English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th Century English painted three drawer chest of drawers with later paint. 1820 Internal

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Signed La Barge French Style Hand Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Signed La Barge French Style Hand Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Signed La Barge French Style Hand Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers

By La Barge

Located in West Chester, PA

La Barge French style chest featuring two spacious drawers and the hand painted finish. Signed on

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in London, England

An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, wonderfully proportioned and in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers with Heart Motif, 19th Century
Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers with Heart Motif, 19th Century

Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers with Heart Motif, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Hand-painted three-drawer commode with a dark gray base and cream-white decoration featuring hearts

Category

Antique 19th Century German French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood, Softwood

Central European Hand-Painted 20th Century Chest of Drawers
Central European Hand-Painted 20th Century Chest of Drawers

Central European Hand-Painted 20th Century Chest of Drawers

Located in Asheville, NC

Romantic nine-drawer hand-painted Central European chest with shadow box and bun feet. The indented

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare George III period grain painted chest of drawers, the top with molded edge over four graduated

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers
Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers

Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorative German antique painted chest of drawers. Beautiful patina and interesting design. Very

Category

Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Regence Style painted Chest of Drawers
Regence Style painted Chest of Drawers

Regence Style painted Chest of Drawers

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

French Regence style chest of drawers handmade in solid wood with bronze ormolu mounts which have

Category

2010s British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

English 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
English 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

English 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An English 19th century painted pine chest of drawers made in the Regency taste with delightful

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Blue & White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Blue & White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode

Blue & White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode

Located in London, Park Royal

A vivid Italian Chest Of Drawers, hand painted in the traditional Florentine style featuring an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

EQUESTRIAN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE HAND PAINTED HORSE & JOCKEY CHEST OF DRAWERs
EQUESTRIAN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE HAND PAINTED HORSE & JOCKEY CHEST OF DRAWERs

EQUESTRIAN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE HAND PAINTED HORSE & JOCKEY CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1880-1900 hand painted English Victorian Pitch Pine chest of drawers with Equestrian interest of a

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers

Located in Baltimore, MD

What an extraordinary chest of drawers! The top is plain with a bullnose edge and the sides are

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival swedish chest of

Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Gray-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Gray-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Gray-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Chest of drawers dating to the 19th century, featuring three drawers and a straight case, raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1930s Waring & Gillow Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Cupboard William Morris
1930s Waring & Gillow Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Cupboard William Morris

1930s Waring & Gillow Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Cupboard William Morris

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique Waring & Gillow Hand painted Chest of Drawers

Category

20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Paint, Paper

Antique Painted Chest Of Drawers Circa 1850
Antique Painted Chest Of Drawers Circa 1850

Antique Painted Chest Of Drawers Circa 1850

Located in Hastings, GB

An impressive and beautifully proportioned gallery back Victorian chest of painted pine drawers

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Pine

Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe
Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe

Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe

Located in Atlanta, GA

chest of drawers from Europe is beautifully adorned in its original hand-painted artisan finish in a

Category

Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Pine Painted Tall Chest of Drawers
Antique Pine Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

Antique Pine Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Painted a blue/grey, this 31.5" high chest with 3 large drawers can serve as great storage in any

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers
18th century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers

18th century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming 18th century Italian Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers having two long drawers

Category

Antique 18th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Hastings, GB

An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a

Category

Antique 1830s English Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Hand-Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Rococo Style
19th Century Hand-Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Rococo Style

19th Century Hand-Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Rococo Style

Located in Greding, DE

Charming hand-painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, featuring a serpentine front

Category

Antique 19th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian 20th Century Painted & Gilt Chest of Drawers
Italian 20th Century Painted & Gilt Chest of Drawers

Italian 20th Century Painted & Gilt Chest of Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A substantial Italian chest of drawers from the early 20th century with a flamboyant, scalloped

Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Charming Pair of Hand-Painted Side Chests with Hidden Drawers
Charming Pair of Hand-Painted Side Chests with Hidden Drawers

Charming Pair of Hand-Painted Side Chests with Hidden Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French-style raised side chests with decoratively painted wood finish and shapely bodies

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano
Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano

Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano

Located in Encinitas, CA

Decorative Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century French Baroque Chest of Drawers, Painted
18th Century French Baroque Chest of Drawers, Painted

18th Century French Baroque Chest of Drawers, Painted

Located in Charleston, SC

This eighteen century French chest of drawers, dated to around 1750, which features a classic

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 3 drawer chest of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Deco Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Deco Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Deco Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Painted glossy black, the moderne chest of drawers has a three-sectioned drawer at the top and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PALE PiNE GREEN THREE DRAWER CHEST OF DRAWERS
ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PALE PiNE GREEN THREE DRAWER CHEST OF DRAWERS

ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PALE PiNE GREEN THREE DRAWER CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in Pulborough, GB

three spacious drawers, all fitted with their original painted metal bail handles. The painted surface

Category

20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

BLUEBELL White Chest of Drawers in Bleached Maple Wood with Hand Painted Flower
BLUEBELL White Chest of Drawers in Bleached Maple Wood with Hand Painted Flower

BLUEBELL White Chest of Drawers in Bleached Maple Wood with Hand Painted Flower

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

The Bluebell Chest of Drawers is a harmonious fusion of functionality and artistic elegance. This

Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint, Maple

Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers

Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

A classic American five-drawer custom painted chest with five drawers with marble top. The chest of

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers

19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers

Located in Sofia, BG

French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid-19th Century
Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid-19th Century

Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid-19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

A small pine dresser from the mid-19th century, featuring four drawers. The side pilasters are

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Spruce

ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE HAND PAiNTED COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS MARBLED TOP
ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE HAND PAiNTED COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS MARBLED TOP

ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE HAND PAiNTED COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS MARBLED TOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

provide you with the exact price A very good looking and decorative chest of drawers, its hand painted

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Antique 19th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Painted Oak Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Painted Oak Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century

Painted Oak Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century

Located in Viterbo, VT

Chest of drawers / commode hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak and pegged construction

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, late 18th Century
Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, late 18th Century

Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque chest of drawers crafted from spruce wood, featuring a gently bombé front and three drawers

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Spruce

Hand-Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Gilt Accents, Late 18th Century
Hand-Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Gilt Accents, Late 18th Century

Hand-Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Gilt Accents, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Hand-painted Louis XVI chest of drawers with two drawers and tapered legs. Finished in light blue

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Georgian Style Hand Painted Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Four Drawers
Georgian Style Hand Painted Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Four Drawers

Georgian Style Hand Painted Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Four Drawers

Located in Malibu, CA

Elegant & graceful hand painted mahogany bow front chest with gracefully curved drawers adorned

Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Hand Painted Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of hand painted chest drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, softwood and metal, all hand painted chest drawers available were constructed with great care. There are 1224 antique and vintage hand painted chest drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 51 modern editions to choose from as well. Hand painted chest drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Hand painted chest drawers bearing neoclassical or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many hand painted chest drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Modenese Gastone, La Maison London and Drexel produced popular hand painted chest drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Hand Painted Chest Drawers?

Prices for hand painted chest drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, hand painted chest drawers begin at $385 and can go as high as $94,307, while the average can fetch as much as $4,668.

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.

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