Vintage Hekman Walnut 4 Drawer Commode
Located in Pasadena, TX
This vintage Hekman chest of drawers showcases classic craftsmanship and timeless design, featuring
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20th Century Hekman Burl Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Hekman Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Lot of
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Hekman Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Crotch Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Lowboy
$1,762
H 30 in W 32 in D 18 in
Hekman Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Crotch Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Lowboy
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Hekman Furniture Chippendale Style Cross-Banded and Crotch Mahogany with Satinwood Inlaid Lowboy
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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By Hekman Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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HEKMAN Inlaid Yew Wood Entertainment Cabinet Chest
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style entertainment cabinet chest by Hekman. Inlaid yew wood with brass hardware
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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HEKMAN Copley Place Banded Mahogany Georgian Bachelor Chest
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Georgian style bachelor chest made by Hekman, from their Copley Place Collection. Mahogany with
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
HEKMAN Yew Wood Campaign Style Silver Chest on Stand
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Campaign style silver chest by Hekman Furniture. Yew wood with brass accents & hardware, fixed
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Campaign Style Chest or Dresser by Hekman
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive campaign style chest of drawers or bachelor's dresser by Hekman. Fronted by four drawers
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hekman Georgian Inlaid Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
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H 38.38 in W 42 in D 20.75 in
Hekman Georgian Inlaid Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Hekman Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Hekman
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Hekman, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Burlwood, Ebonized Wood, USA, 1990s
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H 28.25 in W 32 in D 18.25 in
Hekman, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Burlwood, Ebonized Wood, USA, 1990s
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Nightstands / Chests or End Tables, Branded Hekman, Mastercraft
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Pair of Campaign Style Black Lacquered and Brass End/Side Tables
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of black lacquered Campaign style side tables manufactured by Hekman Furniture, circa
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Vintage 1930s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Commode
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Lovely two-drawer Italian commode painted in a soft pale aqua, and cream color. Hand-painted floral details on the drawers, with iron pulls. Has an aged distressed paint patina, wit...
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Small Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
By Hekman Furniture
Located in New York, NY
table, in an entrance, hallway or even a bathroom. This chest was made by Hekman, the Michigan company
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20th Century American Dressers
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Pair Mid-20th C. Carved & Painted Two-Drawer Chests with Gustavian Influences
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H 30.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair Mid-20th C. Carved & Painted Two-Drawer Chests with Gustavian Influences
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid-20th century pair of carved and painted wood chests from US furniture maker Hekman. These
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Mid-20th Century American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Beautifully Grained Blonde Burl Three Drawer Chests Stamped Hekman
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H 29 in W 38 in D 18 in
Pair of Beautifully Grained Blonde Burl Three Drawer Chests Stamped Hekman
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
pull. Patina to the finish but no damage or apologies. Stamped Hekman inside drawer of one cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
Pair Hekman Pistachio Green Asian Low Cabinets
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of pistachio green glazed low cabinets by Hekman. One cabinet features two drawer sections and
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hekman Cinnabar Lacquered and Glazed Two-Drawer Asian End Table
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hekman Furniture two-drawer side table in cinnabar lacquer with black glazed finish. Recessed top
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Lacquer, Wood
Campaign Style Occasional Chest Made by Hekman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Georgian style campaign occasional chest with brass hardware made by Hekman, circa 1980's.
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Vintage 1980s North American Campaign End Tables
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Brass
Pair of Hekman Asian Chests
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
This pair of Hekman burl-fronted chests have a rich patina highighted by Asian-inspired brass
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Decorated Black Lacquered Chest
By Hekman Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning black lacquered chinoiserie decorated chest with brass mesh door and gilt decorated
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
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Located in Dayton, OH
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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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