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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.
- What is a mahogany Canterbury?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mahogany Canterbury is an open-topped stand with slatted partitions featuring a drawer underneath. Canterburys were typically made out of mahogany in the 1800s, then later in rosewood and walnut. Shop a collection of Canterburys from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flame mahogany wood comes from the fork of a mahogany tree. Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Spain provide most of the mahogany wood for the rest of the world. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage flame mahogany furniture.
- What happened to Cuban mahogany?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cuban mahogany trees are currently endangered. Because of this, the trees cannot be harvested for lumber, making Cuban mahogany furniture rare, as only vintage pieces are available. Browse a range of vintage Cuban mahogany furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who makes mahogany furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many companies make mahogany furniture. Some well-known manufacturers include Baker, Beacon Hill, Biggs, Charak, Danersk, Doten-Dunton, Georgetown Galleries, Herman Miller, Irwin, John Stuart, Kindel, Kittinger, Landstrom, Old Colony, Paine, Pothast and Williams-Kimp. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of mahogany furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023A Mahogany Association number means that the manufacturer that produced a piece of furniture used genuine mahogany. The labels were used during the early 20th century through to 1969. However, not all mahogany furniture will have these labels. As a result, the absence of a label doesn't necessarily indicate that a piece isn't mahogany. Find a selection of mahogany furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether mahogany is good for a dining table is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people may prefer the hardwood for their dining room furniture owing to its natural beauty, durability and stain-resistant qualities. Mahogany also features a striking natural grain that renders it ideal for use in that part of your home, specifically as dinner guests will be able to experience it! Shop a range of mahogany dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a piece of furniture is real mahogany, look closely at the surface of the wood. Authentic mahogany should show off a fine straight grain and has a silky appearance. Shop a variety of expertly vetted mahogany furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cuban mahogany items can still be purchased, however, most Cuban mahogany items that are sold now are secondhand. Cuban mahogany lumber is not commercially available and the tree is considered threatened according to the Preservation of Native Flora of Florida Act. Shop a selection of secondhand Cuban mahogany items on 1stDIbs.
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