Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Black Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern Kroehler bachelor chests has been professionally refinished in a deep, satin black for a bold, contemporary look while preserving their class...
Brass
Kroehler Black Lacquered Chest, circa 1940
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Elegant vintage black lacquered three drawer chest by Kroehler having dramatic brass splayed anchor form pulls and original ivory piping bordering drawer fronts and top.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Walnut Bachelor Chests. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers for storage, modern legs, and a walnut finish.
Wood, Walnut
Lacquered Dark Gray Small Chest Kroehler Midcentury Commode Newly Refurbished
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly refurbished signed Kroehler midcentury three-drawer commode/chest of drawers.
Wood, Lacquer
Rare Art Deco Tall Chest by Gilbert Rohde for Kroehler - 1930's
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Chest, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Kroehler, circa 1930s.
Mid Century Walnut / Rosewood Tall Dresser Chest by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted walnut chest on chest highboy dresser with upper doors , two drawers with one having dividers and three storage areas which are very functional .
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut / Rosewood Highboy Dresser Chest by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted walnut chest on chest highboy dresser with upper doors, two drawers with one having dividers and three storage areas which are very functional for folded items.
Rosewood, Walnut
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H 19 in W 45 in D 20.25 in
Kroehler Signature Mid Century Walnut Rosewood and Chrome Gentlemans Chest
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kroehler Signature mid century walnut rosewood and chrome gentlemans chest The chest measures: 45 wide x 20.25 deep x 49 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...
Chrome
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H 45.5 in W 40.75 in D 18 in
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Oak and Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern American made walnut gentleman's dresser highboy with oak accents. Made by Kroehler Mfg, circa 1960s. This stunning dresser features sculpted paddle blade shaped p...
Walnut, Oak
Pair of Black Lacquered Commodes by Kroehler
Located in New York, NY
Commodes are signed. Each have three drawers, with silvered trim detailing and nickled pulls.
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H 32.49 in W 43.9 in D 18.9 in
Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Inverted triangular feet. "Kroehler Made" metal tag. Designer unknown. Kroehler In 1902, Peter E.
Birdseye Maple
Midcentury Small Chest Walnut / Rosewood
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Retains the manufactures branded mark by the Kroehler furniture company.
Walnut
Rare Chest designed by Gilbert Rohde for Kroehler - circa 1930s
By Gilbert Rohde, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Chest or Cabinet, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Kroehler, circa 1930s.
White Two-Drawer Chest by Kroehler Furniture
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid century two drawer chest by Kroehler Furniture features a white textured finish, durable laminate top, and tapered legs which offer ample storage and a subtle modern accent ...
Pair of Black Three Drawer Chests by Kroehler
Located in New York, NY
A pair of ebonized three drawer chests by Kroehler with applied chrome bracket fittings on two lower drawers.
Wood
A 1950s Chest of Drawers by Kroehler USA est. 1893
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Chest of Drawers by Kroehler USA est. 1893
Pair of Mid-Century Lacquered Chests by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New London, CT
Lacquered in in white dove with brass capped feet, these three-drawer chests can double as nightstands for larger beds.
Wood, Lacquer
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H 30.25 in W 64 in D 19 in
Nine-Drawer Walnut Chest in the Style of Vladimir Kagan Made by Kroehler
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stylish nine-drawer walnut chest made by Kroehler Furniture in the 1960s. Stylistically, the chest makes reference to the extraordinary designs of Vladimir Kagan, particularly in t...
Walnut
1930's Chest
Located in New York, NY
Three drawer chest by Kroehler Mfg. Co. Refinished in buff black lacquer.
Nickel
1930's Commode
Located in New York, NY
Three drawer chest by Kroehler Mfg. Co. Refinished in buff black lacquer.
Nickel
$2,850
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...
Brass
Pair of Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of 1940s Hollywood regency chests finished in black lacquer, each with four drawers, the top draw featuring an antique mirror front and decorative brass floral handl...
Wood, Lacquer
$5,995 / set
H 22.75 in W 40 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dressers
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer dressers, bachelor chests, or bedside chests By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collect...
Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern bachelor chests.
$5,500
H 32 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair of Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker "Far East" Collection - 2b Refinished
By Baker Far East Collection, Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency Style, pair of matching five drawer chests with inset double interlocking ring drawer pulls. Asian modern with Chinoiserie detail on bottom edge, from Michael Tay...
Mahogany
$5,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 36 in D 20.25 in
Pair T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Dressers with Brass RIng Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Black Enamel Bachelor Chests with Brass Ring Pulls, 1950's. Featuring rectangular, rolling, dovetailed black ebonized wood three drawer cabinets with ...
Brass
$4,200
H 32 in W 62 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor Baker 8 Drawers Ebonized Double Dresser Credenza Mid Century MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Michael Taylor Baker 8 Drawers Ebonized Double Dresser Credenza Mid Century MINT
Hardwood
$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 Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style Pair of Nightstands or Chests in the Manner of Karl Springer, having a black lacquer and rattan finish....
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Ebonized Chests Designed by De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco ebonized three drawer chests. Designed by De Coene Frères. Black lacquer with polished brass details, and sabots.
Brass
$5,040 / set
H 34.75 in W 39.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Three Drawer Chests With Silvered Square Knobs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco-style black lacquered chest of drawers offers a sleek, modern aesthetic with a nod to vintage glamour. Each chest features three spacious drawers, each...
Lacquer
$6,400 / set
H 32 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
By George Nelson, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
Mahogany
$4,250 / set
H 32.75 in W 30 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Chests, Black Lacquer, Brass, USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, Chests of Drawers, Black Lacquer, Brass, USA, 1990s Pair of sleek clean mid century modern chests or nightstands in the art deco fashion. Each of this recently r...
Wood
$16,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Pair of Dorothy Draper for Heritage Espana Chests / Commodes, Mid-Century Modern
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Heritage Espana Chests by Dorothy Draper, Stamped, Mid Century Modern A pair of stunning fully refinished chests or nightstand tables by Heritage for Dorothy Draper in a fin...
Brass
$7,200 / set
H 40 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Lacquered Chests, Dressers, Brass, American
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Chests, Lacquered dressers, Brass Pulls A Fine Pair of Recently Black Lacquered Chests or Dressers with four drawers and gilt pulls. Each having c...
Wood
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 39.75 in D 22.5 in
Paul Frankl Style, Mid-Century Modern, Nighstands, Black Lacquer, Chrome, 2023
By Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Commodes / Nightstands, Paul Frankl Style, Ebony Lacquer Pair of high gloss ebonized wood finished case pieces have x-form chrome dipped drawer pulls. Each ...
Chrome
$12,500 / set
H 33 in W 42 in D 19 in
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests w/ Gallery Tops Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of ebonized espresso mid century modern American bachelor chests dressers with gallery tops. Probber Dunbar decor.
Mahogany
$1,800 / set
H 45.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
Pr. Mid Century Bachelors Chests Dressers by Thomasville c. 1950's
By Thomasville, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of Bachelors Chests mid by the renown American furniture maker, Thomasville Chair Co. circa 1950's. The chests are constructed of vibrant blonde veneer, with chic tailor...
Brass
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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