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Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode

Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Italian bombe chest, commode or entry side table. Made of mahogany with a green marble top

Category

20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Midcentury, Chinoiserie Style, Red Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Gold Trim
Midcentury, Chinoiserie Style, Red Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Gold Trim

Midcentury, Chinoiserie Style, Red Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Gold Trim

Located in Asheville, NC

A handsome three foot tall, 3-drawer chest painted red with gold trim was quite popular in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Modern Campaign Style Henredon Black Lingerie Chest of Drawers
Mid 20th Century Modern Campaign Style Henredon Black Lingerie Chest of Drawers

Mid 20th Century Modern Campaign Style Henredon Black Lingerie Chest of Drawers

By Henredon

Located in Topeka, KS

. NOTE: If you love this wonderful black lacquered chest of drawers or lingerie cabinet by Henredon we

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century French Marble Topped Brass Gallery Semainier Chest of Drawers
Rare 19th Century French Marble Topped Brass Gallery Semainier Chest of Drawers

Rare 19th Century French Marble Topped Brass Gallery Semainier Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

marble top and brass gallery rail Semainier lingerie chest of drawers This French 19th century Louis XVI

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Jewelry Chest
Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Jewelry Chest

Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Jewelry Chest

Located in North York, ON

Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers, a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Jewelry Chest
Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Jewelry Chest

Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Jewelry Chest

Located in North York, ON

Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers, a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California

Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California

By Glenn of California

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest

Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest

Located in Hanover, MA

One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver

Category

1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Mahogany Lingerie Chest

Mahogany Lingerie Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

, adding a touch of vintage charm to your space. With six spacious drawers, it offers ample storage for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Austinsuite Teak Lingerie Chest
Austinsuite Teak Lingerie Chest

Austinsuite Teak Lingerie Chest

By Austinsuite

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A refined and slender teak lingerie chest by British maker Austinsuite. Featuring six graduated

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

RJ Horner Mahogany 6 Drawer Lingerie Chest With Graduated Drawers c1920
RJ Horner Mahogany 6 Drawer Lingerie Chest With Graduated Drawers c1920

RJ Horner Mahogany 6 Drawer Lingerie Chest With Graduated Drawers c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique RJ Horner Mahogany 6 Drawer Lingerie Chest With Faceted Crystal Pulls & Graduated Drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

White Painted Lingerie Chest
White Painted Lingerie Chest

White Painted Lingerie Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

light distressing, adding a touch of vintage charm to your space. With six spacious drawers, it offers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Lingerie Chest by Jere Osgood
Lingerie Chest by Jere Osgood

Lingerie Chest by Jere Osgood

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegantly crafted walnut lingerie chest with cedar interior, perfect for storing and preserving

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

American Chippendale Cherry Lingerie Chest
American Chippendale Cherry Lingerie Chest

American Chippendale Cherry Lingerie Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage tall chest of drawers with Chippendale style brass hardware. Five drawers, including two

Category

20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tall 8 Drawers Ebonized Mahogany Lingerie High Chest Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Tall 8 Drawers Ebonized Mahogany Lingerie High Chest Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Tall 8 Drawers Ebonized Mahogany Lingerie High Chest Dresser

By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Compact design unmarked most likely Dunbar or Harvey Prober chest with solid brass round drop pulls.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Refined pair of 19th century French lingerie chests with marble tops on seven drawer cases crafted

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

Materials

Marble

Vintage Country French Oak Chiffoniere ~ Lingerie Chest
Vintage Country French Oak Chiffoniere ~ Lingerie Chest

Vintage Country French Oak Chiffoniere ~ Lingerie Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Country French Oak Chiffoniere ~ Lingerie Chest will make a charming addition to any room

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus
Danish Modern Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus

Danish Modern Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus

By Illums Bolighus

Located in Denton, TX

Danish Modern Rosewood Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Paint-Decorated Lingerie Chests - Iris Apfel Collection
Pair of Louis XV Style Paint-Decorated Lingerie Chests - Iris Apfel Collection

Pair of Louis XV Style Paint-Decorated Lingerie Chests - Iris Apfel Collection

By Fratelli Manelli

Located in Morristown, NJ

Pair of Louis XV Style Paint-Decorated Lingerie Chests, First Half of the 20th Century. Each tall

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900
Antique Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900

Antique Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900 Measures - 37 1/4" x 16 1/2" x 12 3/8" This

Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest

19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest

Located in Hopewell, NJ

19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest. Hand crafted from

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Blue Faux Bamboo Tall Narrow Painted Jewelry Lingerie Chest
Blue Faux Bamboo Tall Narrow Painted Jewelry Lingerie Chest

Blue Faux Bamboo Tall Narrow Painted Jewelry Lingerie Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

versatile piece could function well in a foyer, bathroom, bedroom storing lingerie and jewelry, or any room

Category

Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Campaign Style Wicker Bamboo Rattan Lingerie Jewelry Chest Bilecky Inspired
Campaign Style Wicker Bamboo Rattan Lingerie Jewelry Chest Bilecky Inspired

Campaign Style Wicker Bamboo Rattan Lingerie Jewelry Chest Bilecky Inspired

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1970s campaign style wicker lingerie or jewelry chest in the manner of Bilecky. It has

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style, Tulipwood, Marquetry, Marble, Lingerie Chests, France, 1910s
Louis XV Style, Tulipwood, Marquetry, Marble, Lingerie Chests, France, 1910s

Louis XV Style, Tulipwood, Marquetry, Marble, Lingerie Chests, France, 1910s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Louis XV Style, Tulipwood, Marquetry, Marble, Narrow and Tall Chests of Drawers, France, 1910s An

Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Ormolu Five-Drawer Lingerie Chest
Antique French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Ormolu Five-Drawer Lingerie Chest

Antique French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Ormolu Five-Drawer Lingerie Chest

Located in Big Flats, NY

Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Ormolu Five-Drawer Lingerie Chest with Scenic Painted Inserts Unsigned C1890

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Country Style Wooden Pyramid 41" Dresser Lingerie Chest Side Table
French Country Style Wooden Pyramid 41" Dresser Lingerie Chest Side Table

French Country Style Wooden Pyramid 41" Dresser Lingerie Chest Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. French Country Style Wooden Pyramid 41" Dresser Lingerie Chest Side Table. Item features a nice pyramid

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser

By George Nelson, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Danish Teak Lingerie Chest by Folster, Retailed By Maurice Villency NYC
Danish Teak Lingerie Chest by Folster, Retailed By Maurice Villency NYC

Danish Teak Lingerie Chest by Folster, Retailed By Maurice Villency NYC

By Maurice Villency

Located in Bernville, PA

Beautiful eight drawer Danish lingerie chest made by Folster’s of Denmark and retailed by Maurice

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier By Drexel

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood & Bronze Lingerie Or Jewelry Chest
Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood & Bronze Lingerie Or Jewelry Chest

Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood & Bronze Lingerie Or Jewelry Chest

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a wonderful large scale lingerie chest manufactured by Hickory Manufacturing in the 60s. It

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Slender Lingerie Chest w/Marble Top, 19th Century
French Louis XV Style Slender Lingerie Chest w/Marble Top, 19th Century

French Louis XV Style Slender Lingerie Chest w/Marble Top, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style wood lingerie chest, with marble top and five drawers, from the 19th

Category

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

Materials

Marble

360 Degree Swivel Full Length Floor Mirror with Solid Poplar Lingerie Chest
360 Degree Swivel Full Length Floor Mirror with Solid Poplar Lingerie Chest

360 Degree Swivel Full Length Floor Mirror with Solid Poplar Lingerie Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

From its smooth top to its charming rounded swivel base, this beautiful mirror / lingerie chest

Category

Late 20th Century Malaysian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top

Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chest of drawers, usually tall and thin, originally intended for storing a week's supply of clothing

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Milo Baughman Lingerie Chest for Glenn of California
Milo Baughman Lingerie Chest for Glenn of California

Milo Baughman Lingerie Chest for Glenn of California

By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California

Located in Chicago, IL

Amazing Milo Baughman lingerie chest for Glenn of California. Walnut drawers and top surface, with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Lingerie Chests
Pair of Vintage Lingerie Chests

Pair of Vintage Lingerie Chests

Located in Huntington, NY

7 drawer drop doors
open metal filigree inserts

Category

Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1950s John Widdicomb Lingerie Chest
1950s John Widdicomb Lingerie Chest

1950s John Widdicomb Lingerie Chest

By John Widdicomb

Located in Naples, FL

Widdicomb painted finish with gently antiqued hardware; wonderful carved detail; 7 drawers (each full width)

Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

STICKLEY Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest
STICKLEY Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest

STICKLEY Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style semainier lingerie chest Stickley Furniture. Solid mahogany with brass hardware

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Lingerie Chest by David Ebner, 2012
Lingerie Chest by David Ebner, 2012

Lingerie Chest by David Ebner, 2012

By David N. Ebner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Masterful design and craftsmanship is featured in this very unique design by Ebner, one of the leading figures in Studio Furniture. See recently published book, "DAVID EBNER: STUDI...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Commodes and C...

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest with Ogee Feet
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest with Ogee Feet

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest with Ogee Feet

Located in Charlotte, NC

A lingerie chest in the Chippendale style by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Inlaid Kingwood Marble Top Lingerie Chest - B
Antique French Louis XV Style Inlaid Kingwood Marble Top Lingerie Chest - B

Antique French Louis XV Style Inlaid Kingwood Marble Top Lingerie Chest - B

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique semainier chest in the French Louis XV style, unbranded. Constructed of kingwood with a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Minimalist Danish Designed Teak Tall Lingerie Chest of Drawers
Minimalist Danish Designed Teak Tall Lingerie Chest of Drawers

Minimalist Danish Designed Teak Tall Lingerie Chest of Drawers

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Minimalist Danish designed teak tall lingerie chest of drawers. Rare form, clean and smoothly

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

19th Century Mixed Wood Inlaid Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
19th Century Mixed Wood Inlaid Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

19th Century Mixed Wood Inlaid Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Tall antique mixed wood beautifully inlaid French lingerie chest of drawers having 7 dovetailed

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Tall Lingerie Chest of Drawers.
Pair of Tall Lingerie Chest of Drawers.

Pair of Tall Lingerie Chest of Drawers.

Located in Miami, FL

Great pair of tall lingerie/semanier chest of drawers. Newly refinished in black and calendula red

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Hannes Wettstein "next Basic" Lingerie Chest of Drawers for Pallucco
Hannes Wettstein "next Basic" Lingerie Chest of Drawers for Pallucco

Hannes Wettstein "next Basic" Lingerie Chest of Drawers for Pallucco

By Pallucco, Hannes Wettstein

Located in Hanover, MA

Tall slim chest of drawers designed by the late Swiss architect and Industrial designer, Hannes

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Drexel Accolade Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Lingerie Chest of Drawers Dresser
Drexel Accolade Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Lingerie Chest of Drawers Dresser

Drexel Accolade Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Lingerie Chest of Drawers Dresser

By Century Furniture, Henredon, Drexel

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Solid wood Campaign style tall chest of drawers made by esteemed US furniture maker Drexel Heritage

Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers
Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers

Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rattan Lingerie chest of drawers with brass hardware. Vertical shaped with multiple drawers

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

Stamped Jansen Lingerie Chest
Stamped Jansen Lingerie Chest

Stamped Jansen Lingerie Chest

Located in Manhasset, NY

A French Louis XVI style lingerie chest of drawers, circa 1940, a white & gray veined marble top

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Directoire Style Mahogany Lingerie Chest by Jansen
French Directoire Style Mahogany Lingerie Chest by Jansen

French Directoire Style Mahogany Lingerie Chest by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

A fine French Directoire style mahogany lingerie chest of drawers, the rectangular top with bronze

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Baker Furniture Style Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lingerie Chest
Baker Furniture Style Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lingerie Chest

Baker Furniture Style Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lingerie Chest

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie eight-drawer lingerie chest of drawers In the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage 9 Drawer Chippendale Highboy
Vintage 9 Drawer Chippendale Highboy

Vintage 9 Drawer Chippendale Highboy

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Chippendale Highboy Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or lingerie chest of

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Semainier
Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Semainier

Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Semainier

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning Italian midcentury hand decorated tall chest of drawers - lingerie semainier. circa 1940

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Chest Of Drawers Lingerie Chest
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Chest Of Drawers Lingerie Chest

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Chest Of Drawers Lingerie Chest

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Chest Of Drawers Lingerie Chest Dimensions : 58

Category

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

Materials

Marble

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Lingerie Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of lingerie chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all lingerie chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Lingerie chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI lingerie chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made lingerie chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, George Nelson and Thomasville are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Lingerie Chest Of Drawers?

Lingerie chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,535, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.

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.

Questions About Lingerie Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lingerie chest is used to neatly organize and store undergarments. This compact chest of drawers can also be used to store other items around the house, allowing for versatile styling. On 1stDibs, find an array of lingerie chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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