$14,800
H 26 in W 18 in D 60 in
ZOË Dresser by AMBROZIA, Solid Pebble Oak, Quartzite Stone & Dull Champagne
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Zoë Dresser is a contemporary heirloom, designed and handcrafted by AMBROZIA Furniture Studio
Quartz, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Phillip Highboy Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Highboy Dresser by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / solid steel pulls and base / hand
Steel
$4,323 / item
H 31.5 in W 51.58 in D 21.66 in
Velo Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
precise oil finish is the result of craftsmanship exacted by hand. The three drawers are in solid old oak
Oak, Walnut
$19,970 / item
H 33.08 in W 65.75 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist dresser in solid oak 'Custom Size' Dimensions: Depth 51 cm x Width 167 cm x
Oak
$17,621 / item
H 33.47 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Dresser / cabinet Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: wavy, medium Warm furniture’s made by
Oak
$17,774 / item
H 33.47 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Dresser / Cabinet Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: hammered, dark SÓHA design studio conceives
Oak
$3,800
H 34 in W 20 in D 58 in
Two Door 4 Drawer Limed Cerused Solid Oak Board Cabinet Credenza Dresser
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cerused or limed oak finish solid board server sideboard cabinet. Organic shape
Oak
$12,500
H 36 in W 72 in D 20 in
Directoire Style Blood Tomato Red Lacquer Super Heavy Solid Brass Pulls Dresser
By Maslow Freen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
drawers dresser with a narrow door compartment in the middle. Solid oak drawers.
Oak
19th Century Belgian Hand-Carved Oak Commode
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A real beauty! Solid light oak three-drawer commode/dresser with highly decorative hardware.
Oak
Guiseppe Rivadossi, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Italy, 1980s
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Guiseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officina
Oak
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Interesting Highboy or Dresser by Adam Maier with Carved Solid Oak Handles
Located in Zürich, CH
hallway. The body is made of veneered oak, the drawers are made of solid beech and veneered with oak. The
Oak
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Dresser "the groove" Handmade in Organic Design, also as a sideboard, solid wood
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood chest of drawers "the groove" in organic design. Created by the German carpenter and
Oak
Solid Oak Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful solid oak dresser with keyed drawers.
Oak
Sold
H 46.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Italian Art Deco Dresser or Chest of Drawers in Solid Oak
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian Art Deco chest of drawers 1930s in solid oakwood. Very linear and essential with six
Oak
Solid oak eight drawer chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A solid oak eight drawer chest with shutter front drawers.
Wood
Modernist 3 Drawer Dresser in Solid Oak
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist 3 drawer dresser in solid oak with a clean compact architectural design, having no pulls
Oak
Sold
H 94.69 in W 88.19 in D 25.2 in
Solid Oak Break Front Kitchen Cupboards Welsh Dresser with Built-in Wine Fridge
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very rare panelled solid English vintage oak kitchen cupboard welsh dresser with built in wine cooler
Oak
Antique English Eastlake Oak Four-Drawer Commode or Dresser
Located in Plainview, NY
An English Victorian style Eastlake commode or dresser. Crafted from solid oak, this Eastlake four
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 19.25 in
1970s Jay Spectre Vintage Navy/Grey Cerused Oak Dresser with Chromed Bands
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage seven-drawers dresser in solid oak, signed by Jay Spectre for Century, with an attractive
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 47 in W 44 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern United Furniture Sculptural Walnut Tallboy Dresser Chest
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Dayton, OH
pulls. Each drawer is dovetailed and made from solid oak. The dresser is supported by turned and tapered
Walnut
Pair of Brandt Ranch Oak Rustic Cowboy Style 4 Drawer Dressers
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in New York, NY
. The dressers are solid oak, in original cerused finish. We have priced these and are offering them
Iron
18th Century Gustavian Hand Painted Italian Chest of 3 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian solid oak dresser from Northern Italy, most likely the Piemonte region, bordering France, features
Brass
Antique Carved Oak Highboy Dresser, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique solid carved oak five-drawer highboy dresser USA, circa 1900 Measures: 35
Oak
1970s Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful, minimal and modernist Henredon "Scene Two" Dresser. Solid oak covered in stunning olive
Burl
Antique Carved Oak Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice and unique solid oak three drawer dresser or bachelor chest The chest has nice
Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 54 in D 21 in
Solid Oak White Wash Eight Drawers Mid-Century Modern Double Dresser Credenza
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid oak white wash finish double dresser by Slight.
Oak
Sold
H 33.25 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Commode or Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style solid carved oak three-drawer dresser chest By John
Oak
Superb 18th Century British Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
large drawer slightly warped but operates smoothly. The back is a single solid board of oak. The dresser
Walnut
Original Laundry Press or Book Press Antique, circa 1900
Located in Senden, NRW
serrated edge. Particularities: Antique, circa 1900 Solid oak Dressers substructure Two drawers
Oak
Davis Cabinet Co Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Morgan, UT
., USA, 1950s 34 Wide x 20.75 Deep x 33 High Mid Century Modern black lacquered solid oak four
Oak
Solid Cerused Oak Sculptural 8 Drawer Dresser after Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
1950's Solid cerused oak 8 drawer dresser on organic sculptural solid oak base. Finely crafted one
Oak
Solid Cerused Oak Sculptural 8 Drawer Dresser after Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
1950's Solid cerused oak 8 drawer dresser on organic sculptural solid oak base. Finely crafted one
Oak
Solid Cerused Oak Sculptural 5 Drawer Dresser after Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
1950's solid cerused oak 5 drawer dresser on sculpted oak base. Graduating drawer set has nicely
Oak
Solid Cerused Oak Sculptural 5 Drawer Dresser after Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
1950's solid cerused oak 5 drawer dresser on sculpted oak base. Graduating drawer set has nicely
Oak
Oak Jamestown Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak four-drawer Jamestown dresser by James van der Molen circa 1960 with contrast greywash
Oak
Antique Chest of Drawers Dresser Charles II Solid Oak, 17th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 17th century Charles II solid oak chest of drawers, circa 1650, the rectangular top over
Oak
Midcentury Modern Eight Drawer Dresser Cabinet by Mengel
Located in Southfield, MI
Post war 40's example of an eight drawer dresser in solid oak by the Mengel Furniture Company
Nickel
$710Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and mokka latina aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernis...
Oak
Sculpted Chair N3 in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm) Warm furniture’s made by Russian designer Denis Milovanov from "Soha" studio. Sim...
Oak
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$9,397 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Large Oval Green Marble Dining Table with Column Legs in the style of Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This minimalist table is crafted entirely from stone, featuring an oval horse-track top in green marble with elegant white veining. It rests on four cylindrical columns that taper in...
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Max Ingrand for Fontana Art pendant light. Italy c1950
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant light. Brass and acid etched glass. (A model that hasn't been copied!)
Brass
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Phillip Walnut Nightstand and Side Table
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped walnut feet / natural oil finish. Wood Option...
Steel
$2,441 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$5,400
H 31.5 in Dm 29.53 in
Large Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Glass Brass Black Iron, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large six-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials: large te...
Brass, Iron
Unavailable|$1,848
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
An Art Deco chest of drawers in birch wood, marquetry, with three drawers and handles in copper and brass, the birch wood has been painted with floral motifs and lacquered, the key i...
Birch
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...
Travertine
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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