$9,500 / set
H 32 in W 53.5 in D 21 in
Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets or Nightstands, Black Lacquer
By Karl Springer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style Pair of Nightstands
Bronze
$16,900
H 26.75 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parchment Cabinets in the manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Springer.
Parchment Paper
Small Karl Springer Style Chest on Stand
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Superb small chest on stand in the style of Karl Springer Beige shagreen and chrome . Without he
Chrome
Karl Springer Goatskin and Steel Chest of Drawers
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely rare cabinet by Karl springer Goatskin and steel Subtle recessed drawer surrounds A
Goatskin
$3,100 / set
H 25 in W 33 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Style Lacquered Goatskin Chests
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant pair of vintage modern nightstands feature plenty of room for storage within its many drawers. A wonderful design covered in lacquered goatskin with unusual brass handle...
Goatskin, Lacquer
Snakeskin Commode in the Manner of Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Python skin covered chest of drawers set on later silver leaf base. Provenance: Collection of
Animal Skin
$11,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Harrison Van Horn, Mid-Century Modern, Commodes, Black Leather Wrapped, 1980s
By Karl Springer, Harrison Van Horn
Located in Manhasset, NY
Harrison Van Horn, Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Commodes, Black Leather Wrapped, 1980s
Bronze
$1,830
H 56 in W 108 in D 23.5 in
Post Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Entertainment Center Chest of Drawers c 1970/80s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
television. Postmodern, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival design, in the style of Karl Springer, made by
Lacquer
Hollywood Regency Tessellated Box Or Chest
By Maitland Smith, Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency Tessellated Box Or Chest. This charming vintage tessellated box or tabletop chest
Bone
Unavailable
H 32 in W 46.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Raffia-Wrapped Chests on Stands in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Quogue, NY
These chests on stands are finely executed in the style of Karl Springer. The raffia is stained in
Steel
Pair Of Chests
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of chests attributed to Karl Springer. They are finished in high gloss white lacquer
Pair of Custom-Made Linen-Wrapped Chests
By Karl Springer
Located in Quogue, NY
With their modernist, clean design, these chests are in the style of Karl Springer. They are clad
Linen, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.25 in W 30 in D 24 in
Pair of Stunning Vintage Side Tables/Nightstands in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of vintage 1970's nightstands in the style of Karl Springer. Clean lined open
Faux Leather, Wood
KARL SPRINGER CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in New York, NY
Chest of eight drawers in lacquered goatskin.
Goatskin
Karl Springer Chest of Drawers with Artisan Shagreen Lacquer 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare and exceptional chest of drawers with artisan shagreen lacquer and brass base and trim by Karl
Brass
Karl Springer Stunning Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is one of the only known Karl Springer chest of drawers in
Brass
Karl Springer Style Lacquered Grasscloth Chest
By Karl Springer
Located in Astoria, NY
Karl Springer Style Lacquered Grasscloth Chest, with chamfered rectangular top above six short
Grasscloth, Wood
Karl Springer Leather Covered Chest of Drawers
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A diminutive,yet useful chest of drawers/nightstand
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 64 in W 32 in D 22 in
Karl Springer "Semanier" Chest of Drawers in Polished Stainless Steel, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Semanier", tall chest of drawers, in stainless steel with black glass top by Karl Springer
Stainless Steel
Lacquered Goatskin Chests of Drawers by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chests or large scale night stands by Karl Springer wrapped in goatskin. Each nightstand
Goatskin
Karl Springer Style Raffia Grasscloth Clad Commode Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
wrapped or clad case. Made in the fabulous style and manner of Karl Springer. Crafted from radiant grained
Bronze
Karl Springer Style Linen Wrapped Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
Karl Springer Style Linen Wrapper Chest of Drawers, with three drawers, silver-tone hardware, and
Linen
Pair of Karl Springer Style Linen Painted Chest of Drawers, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Hamburg, PA
A pair of painted linen chest of drawers in the manner of Karl Springer. This pair can be used as
Brass
PAIR of Black Lacquer Modern Chests with Leather Handles
By Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Great PAIR of black lacquer chests with leather handles made 90's. The chests are super glossy
Leather, Lacquer
Chic Midcentury Modern Creamy Linen Wrapped Chest of Drawers
By Karl Springer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Smart and tailored stepped design having two narrower drawers on the top tier, three larger but still sleek drawers on the bottom. Wrapped in a cream colored linen and finished with ...
Pair of Lacquered Grass Cloth Chests or Nightstands, circa 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of chests in lacquered grass cloth with ebonized bases and solid brass hardware, circa 1970s
Brass
Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Karl Springer
Located in Astoria, NY
Lacquered coconut shell three drawer chest with brass belt and buckle design pulls. Belt design
Brass
Spectacular Goatskin Commode by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
4-Door commode in lacquered goatskin designed by Karl Springer, American 1970’s. Beautiful skin
Modern Sleek Neutral Lacquered Four Drawer Chest with Brass Handles
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful and sleek neutral color lacquered chest with polish brass handles. The top two pulls seem
Commode Covered in Grass Cloth by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Commode covered in lacquered grass cloth designed by Karl Springer, American 1970's Bottom
Lacquered Grass Cloth Dresser with Brass Hardware, circa 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Peabody, MA
Six drawer chest covered in lacquered grass cloth with solid brass hardware, ebonized base, circa
Grasscloth, Wood
1980s Italian Pink Suede, Rosewood Laminate and Chrome Dresser
By Karl Springer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outrageous 1980s Italian four-drawer dresser with canopy, and recessed lights, unusual pink suede wrapped with rosewood laminate top and drawer interiors, detailed with chrome drawer...
Chrome
Incredible Pair of White Lacquer and Gold Leaf Bachelor's Chests
By James Mont, Karl Springer, Kelly Wearstler
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of nightstands or bachelor's chests fully restored and lacquered in white with gold
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 33 in W 48 in D 18 in
Harrison Van Horn Linen Wrapped Dresser Commode in the style of Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
designed in the manner of Karl Springer . Manufactured by the Harrison Van Horn furniture company referred
Linen
Italian Modern Parchment Chest, Sideboard Or Commode
By (After) Gio Ponti, Karl Springer, Gio Ponti, Aldo Tura, Valzania
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Parchment Chest, Sideboard Or Commode. This stunning Italian Art Deco parchment or
Wood, Parchment Paper
Faux Snakeskin Dresser Chest
By Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A faux snakeskin covered dresser chest with large glossy black pulls, covered in the early 1960s by
A Pair of Parchment-Clad Modernist Chests by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A wonderful pair of Parchment-clad 3-drawer Chests with integrated pulls in the manner of Samuel
Postmodern Custom Stacked Chest of Drawers, 1990's
By Donald Judd, Karl Springer
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern custom maple stacked chest of drawers, 1990's.
Maple
Pair of Raffia Clad Commodes with Brass Hardware
Located in Danville, CA
Karl Springer. Each chest has three deep drawers and two smaller shallow drawers. The pair would make
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 66 in D 24 in
Karl Springer Chest in Black Embossed Lizard Leather with Black Glass Top 1988
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exceptional chest of drawers in black embossed lizard leather with thick black glass top by Karl
Leather, Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Stainless Steel Chest of Drawers
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer Stainless Steel Chest of Drawers. Heavy 8 drawer chest with four drawers left and
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Nightstand, Stainless Steel Chest of Drawers
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer nightstand, stainless steel chest of drawers. A quality built chunky 3 drawer
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Pink Lacquered Grasscloth Chest of Drawers, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer pink lacquered grass cloth pair dressers, nightstands with brass hardware, circa
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 47 in D 21 in
Sophisticated White Lacquered Linen Wrapped Karl Springer Style Chest of Drawers
By Karl Springer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage Karl Springer style chest of drawers in a lacquered linen wrapped finish having three large
Wood
Sold
H 25.5 in W 34 in D 16 in
Karl Springer Style Diminutive Commode, Night Table, Lucite, Brass, Linen Form
By Karl Springer
Located in Manhasset, NY
stylish example of Mid-Century Modern Design. This unsigned chest has all the markings of Karl Springer
Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 34.25 in D 22 in
Wonderful Karl Springer Style Bubble Front 3-Drawer Bachelors Chest Midcentury
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Karl Springer bubble front 3-drawer bachelors chest. We love everything about this super
Formica, Wood
Rare American Modern Stainless Steel Highboy, Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
-all Karl Springer receipts available.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Karl Springer Style Faux Goastskin Lacquered Nightstands
By Karl Springer
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pair of Karl Springer Style Faux Goastskin Lacquered Nightstands. Good original condition with
Wood
Karl Springer Stainless Steel Chest
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel 7 drawer tall chest with mirrored top. Karl Springer shipping label on top dated
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Snakeskin Covered Four Drawer Chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A simply sultry design for German born master of the exotique, Karl Springer! Black snake skin
Birch
Karl Springer Style Green Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This rounded, six drawer dresser rests on a slightly tapered base.
Wood
Glazed linen chest of drawers, attributed to Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Pebbled Grain Leather Covered Chests in the Manner of Karl Springer
Located in Bridport, CT
covering on tops in the manner of Karl Springer.
Mid-Century Modern White Grass Cloth Credenza
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century white lacquered grass cloth chest of drawers with Lucite handles. The chest has been
Grasscloth, Paint
$24,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 17 in
Fabulous Restored Pair of Vintage Cream Raffia Chests by Baker, circa 1975
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Handsome s...
Brass
$34,000
H 32 in W 48 in D 20 in
Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
Brass
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$16,719 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Organic Modern Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning bedside table that epitomizes chic functionality and natural elegance. Framed with robust oak, known for its durability and graceful aging, it is adorned with genuine, unt...
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
$12,716 / set
H 31.5 in W 31.89 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Contemporary Sideboards by L.A. Studio, Italian Craftsmanship and Modern
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of contemporary sideboards designed by L.A. Studio, perfect for adding a touch of elegance and functionality to your home. Made with a solid ash wood structure, these sideboards...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$13,540 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 45 in D 19.5 in
Patinated Karl Springer JMF Goatskin Console Table, Signed, 1970's
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have an incredible JMF Table by the legendary Karl Springer. A piece that oozes sophistication and charisma, perfect for that trendsetting furniture aficionado ...
Goatskin
Goatskin Parchment Two-Door Cabinet with Bronze Pulls & Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Midcentury goatskin parchment two-door cabinet with bronze pulls and bronze ball feet.
Goatskin
$9,650 / set
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 23 in
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass p...
Brass
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
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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