$5,500
H 87 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique 18thC American Federal Queen Anne Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy Salem 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 18th century mahogany Federal period highboy, chest on stand, Salem Massachusetts, circa 1790.
Brass
Antique 18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Maple Highboy
Located in Westfield, MA
This distinguished 18th-century New Hampshire Queen Anne maple highboy, a testament to early American craftsmanship, showcases the enduring appeal and functionality typical of the pe...
Maple
Lieutenant Samuel Pratt's Walnut Highboy, circa 1740 Boston, MA
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional two part highboy in burled walnut veneer, the upper case featuring a molded cornice with hidden drawer surmounting a center shell carved deep drawer flanked by two fit...
Brass
$4,500
H 47.88 in W 33.88 in D 19.75 in
Sleek Donald Deskey Art Deco High Boy Dresser for Widdicomb Furniture in Maple
By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful period streamline Art Deco design highboy dresser by Donald Deskey (1894-1989) for Widdicomb furniture in maple veneer and aluminum details.
Aluminum
Period William and Mary Highboy, Japanned
Located in Dallas, TX
A highboy, William and Mary period, japanned with black lacquer and raised gilt chinoiserie decoration, shallow drawer above two small and three large drawers, stand has additional t...
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 71.5 in W 38.5 in D 20.75 in
Period Federal Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790
Located in Big Flats, NY
A fine example of a Federal Queen Anne Maple Highboy, dating to circa 1790. This piece features rosette and starburst patterns, showcasing the craftsmanship of the period.
Maple
Good Connecticut 18th Century Cherry Highboy
Located in Essex, MA
Good period Connecticut highboy. Top and bottom original to one another.
Cherry, Pine
Sold
H 52.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Donald Deskey Style Antique Art Deco Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1930s
By Donald Deskey
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Art Deco period five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Donald Deskey USA, Circa 1930s Gorgeous book-matched inlaid walnut, with original bras...
Brass
George I Tall Boy Chest of Drawers Highboy Oyster Walnut 1720
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a sumptuous Georgian period walnut highboy chest of drawers Such a classic piece of English antique furniture with nine drawers so ample storage Love the oyster walnu...
Walnut
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H 54 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Antique Queen Anne George I Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand Highboy Circa 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique early 18th century walnut Queen Anne chest on stand/highboy, dating to the early George I period, circa 1720.
Brass
18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest On Stand
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exceptional early 18th Century Queen Anne period Walnut Chest On Stand / Highboy , dating to 1702-14 .
Walnut
18th Century Walnut Chest On Stand Queen Anne
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exceptional early 18th Century Queen Anne period Walnut Chest On Stand / Highboy , dating to 1702-14 .
Walnut
Period American Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy
Located in Essex, MA
Period American cherry and mixedwood bonnet top highboy.
Cherry, Maple
Regency Period Italian Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a Regency period chest of 8 full length drawers circa 1820. Old grain mahogany with oak and pine lined drawers. Replacement Spanish marble top, cut to original shape. Brass h...
Marble
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H 64 in W 30 in D 21 in
English Georgian Period 1820s Oak Highboy with Seven Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period oak highboy from the early 19th century, with seven drawers and cabriole legs.
Oak
Sold
H 46.13 in W 36.25 in D 18.75 in
Kittinger Art Deco Walnut and Maple Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Art Deco period five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Kittinger USA, Circa 1930s Walnut, with inlaid maple.
Maple, Walnut
New England Highboy American Period
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderful period Queen Anne highboy in perfect condition with original period brasses and original drops.
Sold
H 72.5 in W 41 in D 22.5 in
Early 18th Century George I Period Antique Walnut Chest on Chest or Highboy
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This extremely fine quality antique chest on chest (or 'tallboy'/'highboy') was made before mahogany had began to be imported into the United Kingdom.
Walnut
$3,750
H 33 in W 38 in D 21 in
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular serpentine fronted case with four hand dovetailed drawers and solid brass batwing hardware...
Brass
$1,250 / set
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies A cute wall mounted mirror in yel...
Brass
$5,041 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$12,928
H 21.66 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian 18th Century Oval Religious Oil on Canvas Painting with Saint Dominic
By Francesco de Mura
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful Italian 18th Century old masters oil painting on oval canvas with giltwood frame is attributed to Solimena and features a religious scene. In this splendid oval-shaped...
Canvas, Oil
$2,800
H 28 in W 51.75 in D 16 in
Art Deco Art Moderne Streamline Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Vanity c 1930's
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Art Moderne vanity designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1936. The vanity features a bank of three drawers, which supports a floating glass top surface,...
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$1,658 / set
H 22.05 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in
1935s Pair of Rare Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition - cleaned - renovation oil used - polished - made in Czechoslovakia
Wood
Giancarlo Palanti Italian Art Deco Stool, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous Italian Art Deco mahogany stool designed by Italian architect, Giancarlo Palanti, circa 1930 with elegant high backrest; with simple and streamlined design and elegant cu...
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Deco Display Cabinet c.1930s
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An elegant and compact Art Deco display cabinet dating to the 1930s. Crafted in richly grained Indian rosewood with a deep, warm tone and softly rounded corners, this piece offers bo...
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$5,375
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
Striking pair of matching Art Deco Nightstands
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Gorgeous pair of matching Art Deco Bedside Cabinets with the most beautiful highly figured walnut doors. The chrome up-stands and hinges have been removed and highly buffed to create...
Walnut
$60,000
H 12 in W 14 in D 7 in
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...
Porcelain
$1,137 / set
H 24.41 in W 20.08 in D 15.36 in
1930s Art Deco Nightstands in Walnut Finish, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition - cleaned - renovation oil used
Wood
Exquisite Half Circle Art Deco Commode With Bakelite Hardware C. 1930
Located in Bernville, PA
This magnificent rare example of a half circle chest of drawers is from the Redlion Furniture Company Circa American 1930’s. It has spectacular book match Burl veneer with incredible...
Brass
$3,334
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
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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