$4,200 / set
H 33.75 in W 21 in D 13.25 in
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Burl Wood Serpentine Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of raised three-drawer side chests from the mid-20th century.
Wood, Burl
Pair of Louis XVI Style Burl Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chest embodies the refined elegance of 18th-century French design through its masterful use of book-matched burl veneers and delicate inlays. Each drawer front showcases symmetricall...
Wood
Pair of Tall 6 Drawers Burl Wood Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of tall burl wood superior quality six drawers dresser in excellent condition.
Burl
$7,000 / set
H 20.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. The bedroom picture is of a similar sized pair.
Wood, Burl
$7,000 / set
H 20.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. The bedroom picture is of a similar sized pair.
Wood, Burl
$7,000 / set
H 20.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. The bedroom picture is of a similar sized pair.
Wood, Burl
$2,399 / set
H 28.15 in W 19.89 in D 15.16 in
Lovely Vintage Pair of Burr & Burl Yew Wood Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Burr & Burl yew wood bedside / side table sized chests of drawers.
Yew
$3,085 / set
H 30.32 in W 27.76 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Pair of Wide Burr & Burl Yew Wood Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of larger than normal Burr & Burl yew wood bedside / side table sized chests of drawers A good looking well made and utilitaria...
Yew
Pair of Emerald Art Deco Style Burl Wood Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
striking design with blended elements from the Art Deco and Mid-Century modern styles. With a striking Emerald Green finish to the burl wood veneers, clean lines, bold contrasts, and...
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
Brass
Pair of French Burl Demi Lune Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French Burl Demi Lune Dresser, constructed of hardwood and ash burl veneer under a light, transparent lacquer finish. The brass hardware is acid-dipped and hand-rubbed to achi...
Metal
$24,500 / set
H 38 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Charles X Inlaid Burl Maple and Black Marble Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Charles X two-door commodes with burl maple veneer and inlaid marquetry trim and having bronze keyholes and a single top drawer under a black round edged rectangular marble t...
Marble, Metal, Brass
$3,995 / set
H 25.25 in W 28 in D 19 in
Henredon French Regency Charles X Burl Wood Bedside Chests, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Regency or Louis Philippe style chests of drawers or nightstands By Henredon, "Charles X" Collection USA, Circa Late 20th Century Gorgeous carved bur...
Brass
Pair of Olive Ash Burl Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Masterfully crafted in richly figured burl wood, this elegant bedside chest showcases the wood's natural swirling grain patterns through careful veneer selection and matching. Thi...
Wood, Burl
$5,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 15 in
Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Burl Walnut Bombé Chests A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo-Style Bombé Chests, beautifully crafted in burled walnut veneer. The warm honey and caramel tones of the burl create dramatic visual depth and l...
Wood, Burl
$2,673 / set
H 27.37 in W 18.12 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Burr & Burl Yew Wood Nightstand Bedside Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Burr & Burl yew wood, nightstand, bedside table sized chests of drawers A good looking well made and utilitarian pair, they ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 24.75 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Heritage Burl Wood Bedside Cabinets
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning Drexel Heritage bedside cabinets in burl ashwood. These are part of the Corinthian Collection, features one pull-out drawer on the top and a double door cabinet a...
Brass
Pair of Burl Wood Side Tables or Blanket Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile pair of storage pieces or side tables have a simple design, distinguished by the highly figured, bookmatched burl wood that decorates their surfaces. The front of each pi...
Burl
Pair of Italian Burl Wood Side Chest
Located in Hixson, TN
A pair of burl wood side chest of drawers. These chests are petite in size.
Ebony, Olive
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burl Wood Marble-Top Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of neoclassical style commodes, bachelor chests, or bedside tables.
Marble, Brass
Vintage Boho Burl Wood Bombe Chests - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Boho Bombe chests. Gorgeous Burl wood cabinets with incredible wood grain detail.
Marble, Brass
Henredon French Regency Charles X Burl Wood Bedside Chests, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Regency or Louis Philippe style chests of drawers or nightstands By Henredon, "Charles X" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous carved burl wood...
Brass
Vintage Regency Italian Olive Burl Wood Bombe Chests, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular pair of vintage Regency Italian Chests. Beautiful patchwork Olive Burl wood with brass hardware.
Wood
Vintage Regency Ormolu and Burl Wood Bombe Chests, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage pair of Bombe chests. Beautiful Burl wood cabinets with gorgeous Ormolu brass details.
Brass
Pair of Burl Front Bachelors Chests
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Walnut Chests with bookmatched Burl drawerfronts. Brass Ring Pulls and Greek Key carved base. Beautiful quality construction and materials on par with that of Widdicomb or ...
Brass
Pair of Mahogany and Olive Burl Bachelors Chests
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome pair of Mahogany Chests with burl wood drawer fronts and tops with vertically oriented square brass pulls.
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 27.25 in D 14 in
Early 20th Century Boho Burl Wood Demilune Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular pair of vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic Demilune shape in a pale Burl wood frame.
Wood
Sold
H 26 in W 50 in D 20 in
Pair of Burl Wood Art Deco Chests, Commodes or Nightstands by Cecil Hayes, USA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Burl Wood Art Deco Chests, Commodes or Nightstands by Cecil Hayes, USA This pair of 1990's-produced Art Deco-inspired chests of drawers, designed by AD-100-awardee Cecil Haye...
Glass, Burl
Sold
H 30 in W 36 in L 30 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tortoise Burl and Ebony Wood John Stuart Chests
By John Stuart
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless pair of Mid-Century Modern tortoise burl and ebony wood chests, commodes, or nightstands.
Metal
Sold
H 32.5 in W 36.25 in D 18 in
Pair of Harvey Probber Labeled Burl Wood and Mahogany Commode Chests Nightstands
By Harvey Probber
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Harvey Probber labeled burl wood and mahogany commode chests or nightstands.
English Art Deco Burl Wood Bedroom Cabinet, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s English Art Deco burl wood bedroom cabinet. The first cabinet features 3 adjustable shelves and 2 adjustable drawers with a tie holder attached to the door. The...
Burl
Pair of William and Mary Style Burl Wood Lowboys
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of William and Mary Burl walnut lowboys Early 20th century, pine secondary, rectangular top with banded edge and line inlay, cut corners, the case with one over three cock be...
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 37.3 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Butterfly Veneer Burl Wood Four-Drawer Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian burl wood commodes from the 19th century with four drawers, butterfly veneer, reeded side posts and petite feet. Created in Italy during the 19th century, each of t...
Burl, Wood
Sold
H 32.25 in W 39.75 in D 17.88 in
Baker Furniture Italian Regency Louis XVI Cherry and Burl Wood Commodes, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian Neoclassical or Regency Louis XVI style chests of drawers or commodes By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Italy, Circa Late 20th Century ...
Brass
Pair of Long Campaign Dressers in Light Burl Wood Walnut Finish
By Henredon, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair or Mid-Century Modern Campaign burl wood dressers credenzas by Thomasville. Solid brass pulls.
Walnut
Sold
H 29.75 in W 47.25 in L 29.75 in
Pair of Willy Rizzo Commodes Nightstands with Brass Accents in a Light Burl Wood
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine custom pair of Willy Rizzo commodes or nightstands with brass accents in a light burl wood.
Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes, Italy 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home decor with this exquisite Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes from Italy, dating back to the early 1900s. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, the...
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bedside Chests by Henredon, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood drawer...
Ash, Burl
Sold
H 26 in W 32 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood Large Nightstands or Chests, Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of burl wood and chrome large nightstands or bachelor chests by iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Chrome
Sold
H 24.25 in W 28 in D 18.5 in
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany and Burl Wood Bow Front Bedside Chests, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bow front commodes or nightstands By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Banded mahogany and burl woo...
Brass
Pair of Petite Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of early 19th century petite Italian commodes with a slanting curved top drawer above three drawers with beautiful burled wood, curved legs / feet
Burl, Olive, Wood
Sold
H 22 in W 28 in D 17 in
Pair Patchwork Burl Wood Campaign Style Nightstands Chests - Milo Baughman Taste
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Modern Patchwork Burl Wood Campaign Style Nightstands / End Tables in the Milo Baughman style by American of Martinsville. These fine tables feature br...
Sold
H 26.38 in W 24.81 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Italian Mezza Luna Inlaid Marquetry Olivewood Bombe Commodes
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of midcentury Italian Olivewood marquetry cabinets. Beautiful matching set of Hollywood Regency mezza Luna bombe cabinets. Offered here in original and fine condition. Solid oli...
Wood, Burl, Olive
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 13.19 in
Lovely Pair of Vintage Burr Yew Wood Lamp Side End Wine Table Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely vintage burr yew wood lamp end wine side tables chest of drawers A good looking and well made pair, ideally suited ...
Burl
Sold
H 33 in W 38 in D 19 in
Pair of Burl Wood Walnut Brass Trim Mid Century Modern Bachelor Chests Cabinets
By Weiman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative mid century modern bachelor chests by Weiman. Brass pulls
Burl, Walnut
Pair of Italian Walnut Burl Wood Commodes, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous pair of Italian Walnut Burlwood commodes or chests. This pair of chests could be used on either side of the bed as nightstands. The large-scale commodes would look great i...
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 38 in D 18 in
Pair of Beautifully Grained Blonde Burl Three Drawer Chests Stamped Hekman
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of three drawer cabinets covered in blonde burl. Each drawer having a single chrome center pull. Patina to the finish but no damage or apologies. Stamped Hekman inside drawer of...
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 17.92 in
FINE HALLETT & SON'S PAIR OF BURL & BURR YEW WOOD SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fine pair of larger than normal, serpentine fronted, Burr & Burl yew wood chests of drawers stamped and...
Yew
Pair of Bombay Style Italian Commodes with Burl Wood Veneer
Located in North Miami, FL
These nightstand scale commodes with three drawers each and elegant cabriolet legs are clad in burled wood and original hardware.
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Oak and Burl Wood Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco oak bedside commodes with burl wood trim, a small shelf, one drawer, and a large door with a glass top. (PRICED AS Pair)
Oak, Burl, Glass
Pair of Art Deco Burl Wood Sculptural Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pair of beautiful burl wood Art Deco chest. They are sculptural and highly lacquered to accentuate the beautiful burl of the wood.
Burl, Lacquer
Pair of American Mid-Century Mastercraft Chests of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Pair of Mid-Century Mastercraft Chests of drawers, dressers or Night Stands with the original brass hardware. The drawers are in good easy to used working condition with no...
Brass
Pair of Decorative Burl Wood Bachelor Chests
By Thomasville, Mel Bogart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice quality Mid-Century Modern Biedermeier style bachelor chests.
Sold
H 29.75 in W 36 in D 19 in
Vintage Pair John Stuart Burl Wood Night Stands Chests Credenza Drawers
By John Stuart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of oversized night stands, chests, drawers, credenzas by John Stuart, burl wood.
Wood, Burl
Mated Pair of 18th Century Veneered Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An absolutely glorious pair of c. 1780, hand-carved, two-drawer, veneered and marquetry inlaid commodes from Lombardi, Italy. Each in burl and walnut, and featuring medallions of a m...
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 80 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Ebony Cabinets Chests
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
A large and impressive pair of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern burl wood and ebony cabinets, chests or armories.
Wood
Pair of Italian Burl Wood Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian burl wood two-drawer chests with curved skirt and cabriole legs in the style of French commodes, circa 1960s.
Burl
Pair of French Burl Wood Art Deco Commodes
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Two French commodes, topped with conforming Italian brèche violette marble and veneered with luxurious burl satinwood. The columnar body of the commodes sit on two large, classical s...
Marble
Pair of Italian Burl Walnut Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with an oval top above a undulated-form case fitted on one side with three graduated drawers and the reverse with a single drawer over two doors opening to two shelves, above a ...
Wood
Pair of Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Marble Top Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each rectangular Saint Anne marble top with canted corners above a conforming case fitted with one long paneled drawer above three long frieze drawers over a slightly outstepped base...
Marble
Pair, 18th C. Olive wood Bombe Night Stands, Bedside Tables
Located in Summerland, CA
18th Century, Italian Pair of exceptional Bombe chest Night stands. Beautifully hand crafted from olive wood burls, enhancing every curves of the piece.
Burl
Pair of Burl Wood Campaign Style Chests by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Oaks, PA
Stunning pair of burl wood campaign style two-drawer chests by John Widdicomb.
Brass
Pair of Italian Burl Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Remarkable Pair of 1930s Italian Chest of Drawers crafted from solid maple wood covered with burl walnut veneers and a newly waxed patina finish.
Brass
Pair of Mastercraft Burl Wood Storage Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing pair of burl wood storage chests by Mastercraft with brass hardware.
Burl
Antique Demi Lune Chests of Drawers, Pair
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Offered is a pair of antique demilune chest of drawers in a rich finish. Each chest features three drawers for ample storage. Some age appropriate wear, primarily on the insides.
Burl, Wood
$6,805 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 66.93 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$2,537 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
Same door handle
Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$7,906 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 by SilvioMondinoStudio, Chandelier in Brass, Murano Glass LED Dimmable
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
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Armand Desk reflects the heritage of French Art Moderne in a form wrapped entirely in hand-matched exotic burl veneer. Continuous grain flows seamlessly across the top, legs, and...
Burl
LUdome Flush Mount (CP or PB)
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires Contemporary Collection, the LUdome Flush Mount is a modern bowl flush mount light fixture. Finish options are either PB (patinated brass) or CP (copp...
Copper
$804Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
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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