Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Early 19th Century Danish Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Wood, Paint
1830s British Georgian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Pine
1870s Belgian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Walnut
1840s European Louis Philippe Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Marble
Mid-19th Century English Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Stone
Mid-19th Century English Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Mahogany
1920s French Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Metal
18th Century German Baroque Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Oak, Paint
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Oak
19th Century Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Walnut
1860s British Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Wood
19th Century Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Paint, Wood
Late 18th Century Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Birch
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Walnut
Early 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Pine, Paint
1840s British Early Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Mahogany, Satinwood
1920s British Art Deco Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Bronze
1890s Swedish Gustavian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Wood
1850s German Gustavian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Ash
19th Century English Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Walnut
19th Century Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Pine
19th Century British Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
19th Century Italian Biedermeier Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Walnut
1760s Italian Baroque Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Walnut
17th Century Italian Baroque Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Wood, Chestnut
19th Century Georgian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Brass
19th Century English Other Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Oak, Pine
Late 19th Century European Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Wood
Late 18th Century British Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Oak
1850s French Mid-Century Modern Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Oak
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Pine
Late 18th Century French Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Pine
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Brass
1860s British Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Wood
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Victorian Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Wood, Oak, Paint
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century French Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Marble
Early 1900s Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Wood
1910s French Louis XVI Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century Dutch Other Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Metal
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Walnut
1920s Hungarian Neoclassical Large Chest Of Drawers Antique
Pine
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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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