$7,600
H 38.25 in W 46.75 in D 21.25 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant French Louis Philippe chest of drawers, mid-19th century, sourced in Paris and crafted
Carrara Marble, Brass
$5,800
H 36.75 in W 50 in D 23.75 in
Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Five-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome Louis Philippe antique chest of drawers was crafted in walnut circa 1860, and
Walnut, Burl
$4,200
H 35.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Elm Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
Marble
$5,980
H 41 in W 50 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Dra
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut
Marble
Louis Philippe Book Matched Burl Walnut Chest With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers. This elegant antique chest of drawers is crafted
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Burl Birch Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and has a
Marble
19th Century French Burl Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl walnut commode from France. The top is made from one single board of gorgeously
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France. The
Marble
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl ash commode from France . This is a period Louis Philippe piece, with a fabulous
Marble
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from a gorgeous piece of black
Marble
$4,950
H 38.25 in W 50.75 in D 22.25 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1850, this elegant Louis Philippe commode features a refined architectural
Marble
Timeless Elegance from the Louis-Philippe Commode in Burn walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Timeless Elegance from the Loire Valley – Authentic Louis-Philippe Commode in Burl Walnut, Late
Walnut
$7,895
H 39 in W 47.75 in D 23.13 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Ash with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, with veneers of beautifully patinated
Stone, Marble, Metal
$6,895
H 36.75 in W 51.13 in D 22.88 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass
$6,895
H 40.5 in W 51.25 in D 24.25 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
$4,850
H 38.19 in W 51.78 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Bleached Walnut Burl French Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
decorated with walnut burl veneer. The chest of drawers follows the typical Louis Philippe lines, with a top
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode is a luxurious and elegant piece of antique
Marble
$4,152
H 38.19 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut & Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers showcases timeless craftsmanship
Belgian Black Marble
Louis Phillipe Commode in Burled Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Essex, MA
Imported from France, this 19th-century burled walnut marble top Louis Phillipe commode. The entire
Marble
$4,950
H 39 in W 51 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis-Philippe Walnut Five-Drawer Chest with Gray Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic antique French Louis Philippe chest dates to circa 1870 and is crafted in
Marble
Louise Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular top above an incurving narrow frieze drawer over three long drawers raised on bracket feet.
Walnut, Burl
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble-Top Commode
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Louis Philippe burl walnut chest with canted corners over five long drawers. Raised on molded
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 50.5 in D 23.75 in
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut and Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wells, ME
French Louis Philippe burl walnut and walnut chest of four drawers. The four drawers are burl
Marble
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 42.52 in D 22.05 in
Chest of Three Drawers Burl Bookmatched Walnut Handpolished, France, 1850
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This wonderful chest of three drawers are in best condition and shape! In fantastic proportions and nice, French handpolished surface . All locks are original and good working. Pleas...
Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France, made from burl walnut. The top is wonderfully
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France, made from burl walnut. The top is wonderfully
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe walnut commode from France with a beautifully grained and banded top
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Commode with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning burl olive ash veneering can be found on the facade of this exceptional 19th century Louis
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe style burl walnut commode with a marble top, circa 1900. The burled walnut used on
Marble
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
four-drawer Louis Philippe style commode from 19th century France. This wonderful burl is actually
Burl
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Austin, TX
This 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode is a striking piece that reflects the
Walnut, Burl
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunningly handsome burl walnut Louis Philippe four-drawer commode from 19th century France
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Austin, TX
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode, a stunning piece that pays homage to the distinctive style of King
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Austin, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode is a stunning testament to the exquisite
Walnut, Burl
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode Burl Veneer
Located in Austin, TX
Philippe Commode, showcasing stunning burl veneer and timeless craftsmanship. This magnificent piece
Marble
19th Century French Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French walnut Louis Philippe four drawer commode, the drawer fronts veneered in dramatic book
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
Gorgeous 19th century walnut commode from France with an intensely grained marble top, following
Marble
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Burl-Walnut Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis Philippe style commode, constructed of bookmatched burl walnut, complimented
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous 19th century Louis Phillipe burled walnut commode that highlights the mesmerizing grain
Walnut
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has a few surprises: the burled walnut
Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Gorgeous burl walnut was selected to finish the facade of this outstanding French Louis Philippe
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Burl Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe style commode is crafted from stunning burl mahogany. The charcoal and white St
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37 in W 49.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut and Bookmatched Burl Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Louis Philippe period commode, circa 1840s, handcrafted in the Île de France
Walnut, Burl
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Veneer Commode
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Veneer Commode. Crafted to perfection, this stunning piece encapsulates
Marble
Sold
H 36 in W 51 in D 22 in
Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Burl Walnut Chest Commode with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
Marble
19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is exquisite in color and matrix, and is
Marble
Sold
H 38 in W 51 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
Marble
19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France made from walnut. The top is painted black and has
Burl
Sold
H 39.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
Marble
Sold
H 37.25 in W 51.13 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Commode Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Book-Matched Marble Top
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Commode, Dresser or Chest of Drawers in the Louis Philippe style. Our Antique French
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 36.75 in W 39.75 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Small Scale French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Chest, Commode
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Unusual for its smaller scale with a 39.75 inch width, this quintessential Louis Philippe period
Bronze
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe style commode was hand-crafted in France during the 19th century. The classic
Brass
Sold
H 39 in W 51 in D 23.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
Marble, Brass
Louis Philippe Three Drawer Commode
Located in Denton, TX
A Combination of Burled Walnut with wild cherry make this chest of drawers a stunning addition to any room. The brass pulls have a engine turned design that really adds to the overal...
Brass
Sold
H 38.5 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut 2-Drawer Tall Commode, Marble Top, Mid 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular marble top with rounded front corners above a conforming case housing two drawers, raised on turned slightly tapering legs with ball feet
Burl
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe burl walnut chest of drawers, circa 1840. With a single board overhanging top with
Brass
Sold
H 38.5 in W 50.875 in D 23.125 in
1800's Antique French Louis Philippe Pd., Marble-Top, Burl, Walnut Commode!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Louis Philippe Periodd., Marble-Top, Burl, Walnut Commode! Antique
Wood, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 19th century French Commode is made of burl of walnut with a Sainte-Anne marble top. Simple
Marble
Sold
H 39.25 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with
Marble
Sold
H 37.5 in W 51 in D 23.25 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
marble, and has a rich walnut patina throughout. The Louis Philippe burl cabinet would make a wonderful
Marble
19th Century Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode with a removable marble top, following down to a drawer, which
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis Philippe burl and bookmatched mahogany commode is in wonderful antique condition
Mahogany
Louis Philippe Chest or Commode with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French period Louis Philippe chest or commode of burr walnut with a figured marble-top
Marble, Brass
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with a marble top, late 19th century
Marble
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, late 19th century. With
Marble
Louis Philippe Book Matched Burl Walnut Chest with Marble
Located in Bradenton, FL
This Louis Philippe Burlwood Chest of Drawers features richly figured wood veneers and a
Wood, Burl
French 19th Century Pair of Louis Philippe Commode / Vanities
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a handsome pair of burl walnut commodes that have been fitted with oval sinks and brass
Burl
19th Century Burl Elm Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French commode with a beveled edge around the top and shaped corners. The top has
Elm, Burl
Sold
H 34.75 in W 50 in D 21.25 in
19th Century French Period Louis Philippe Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe period four-drawer commode handcrafted by talented artisans in
Bronze
Sold
H 46.5 in W 37.75 in D 19.75 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A period French Louis Philippe (1830-1848) walnut chest of drawers commode. Hand-crafted in
Marble
Sold
H 38.5 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
The chest has beautiful burl walnut wood that is flawlessly bookmatched. The commode has a marble
Marble
Sold
H 38 in W 24 in D 51.25 in
Antique French Walnut & Marble Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode Chest Drawers 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique French Louis-Philippe figured burl walnut & marble top commode, chest of
Marble, Ormolu
Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Commode Chest
Located in Miami, FL
Of a rare bigger size, this bookmatched burl walnut Louis Philippe period commode with its original
Marble
Sold
H 41.5 in W 50 in D 22 in
French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode with Bookmatched Front and Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A five-drawer French period Louis Philippe bleached commode, circa 1840s. Constructed of
Marble
Sold
H 30.5 in W 32.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burled Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine 19th century French Louis Philippe period petite commode, circa 1850s, from Provence. Having
Walnut, Burl
Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Louis Philippe console chest or commode of burr walnut with a figured marble top
Marble, Brass
19th Century Burl Walnut French Commode
Located in High Point, NC
Fabulous and very unusual 19th century burl walnut commode from France. The top is a piece of
Granite
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Classic Geometric Rug Purple Green Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand knotted Classic rug joins the latest additions to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim, an ambitious custom-capable encyclopedia of periods recapturing and reinventing ...
Wool
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$1,990
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
$4,800
H 37.13 in W 50 in D 23 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular 19th century French Louis Philippe book-matched mahogany commode, dresser or chest of drawers constructed to a very high standard. Typically, we would not purchase an ave...
Marble, Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Stylish Axel Larsson Swedish Art Deco Bureau
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Stylish Art Deco Bureau by Axel Larsson from around 1920 to 1930. The bureau is designed by Axel Larsson and made by SMF, Svenska Möbelfabriken, in Sweden. Made in birch which has be...
Birch
Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in London, England
Sven Langkilde - Rare Mahogany Desk This delightful and sophisticated desk was made in highly limited quantities by Danish designer Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company La...
Mahogany
$16,000 / set
H 34.5 in W 19.25 in D 21 in
1920s French Art Deco Walnut Gondola Dining Chairs in Olive Green - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Paris, this set of eight French Art Deco dining chairs dates to the late 1920s and reflects the refined craftsmanship and material richness of the period. The chairs are d...
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
$16,000 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Green Leather - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of eight French Louis XVI style restored dining chairs, consisting of six side chairs and two armchairs, sourced in Paris, France. This elegant set features classic ...
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
$7,948 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
White Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble, Limestone
Swedish Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant table lamp, crafted by Böhlmarks in the 1930s. The design features a sleek, tapered stem anchored by a spherical brass detail and a solid, circular base. The lamp is compleme...
Brass
Known as the “Citizen King,” Louis Philippe reigned from 1830 to the Revolution of 1848 with the support of the upper bourgeoisie. Whereas the monarchs of 18th-century France, including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI, dictated aesthetics through the decadence of the aristocratic court, Louis Philippe had a more down-to-earth presence. He could be seen walking the streets like an ordinary person, carrying his own umbrella and shaking hands with subjects. Antique Louis Philippe–style furniture reflects a sense of simplicity and the sovereign’s passion for the country’s history, such as his establishment of a Museum of the History of France at Versailles, which had been mostly disused since the French Revolution.
Middle Ages, Gothic and Renaissance design informed a nationalist style that celebrated this heritage, with the hodgepodge of influences becoming prevalent in the homes of the bourgeoisie. Cabinetmakers Guillaume and Jean-Michel Grohé created reproductions of historic pieces for the king as well as royal houses abroad. Louis Philippe commissioned sculptor François Rude to create patriotic monuments that paid tribute to military heroes, while designs for furniture published by Claude-Aimé Chenavard, an ornamentalist who conceived widely loved objects for the Sèvres manufactory, further helped spread a revival of Renaissance style.
The rounded profiles of authentic Louis Philippe tables and chairs were preferred in the apartments rather than palaces being furnished by the affluent middle and upper classes. Ornamentation was minimal on the finely crafted pieces, such as large rectangular mirrors adorned with gold and silver leaf finishes and subdued carvings. The popular Louis Philippe commodes were solidly made with clean lines that showed off the grain of the wood and were often topped with marble surfaces.
Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.
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.