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Early 20th Century Primitive Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover rustic charm with our Vintage Primitive Petite Chest of Drawers, a nod to America's
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Danish chest of drawers attributed to Kofoed Larsen, crafted of Brazilian rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Regency Chippendale Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
diminutive vintage chest of drawers. Modeled after classic 18th-century Chippendale designs, this petite
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Betty Joel Attri Arts & Crafts Oak Tallboy and Matching Petite Chest of Drawers
By Betty Joel
Located in London, GB
Betty Joel, attributed, an Arts & Crafts oak tallboy and matching petite chest of drawers with hand
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bedroom Sets
Materials
Oak
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Hand Painted Burl Wood Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this captivating Vintage Boho Hand Painted Burl Wood Petite Chest of
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Late 20th Century American Dressers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid Century Scandinavian Petite Chest of Drawers in Teak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian chest of drawers in old growth teak with solid teak handles. The cabinet contains
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Oak, Teak
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Lacquered Petite Chest with Exquisite Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV-style antique black-lacquered petite commode or bedside table, having a shaped top with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor's Chest, circa 1730
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine and rare circa 1730 English early George II period small scale dressing or bachelor's chest
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Neoclassical Grisaille Paint Petite Chest Of Drawers Night Stand
Located in Forney, TX
with this 200+ year old petite Italian commode, elevated by authentic beautifully aged patina
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Serpentine Walnut Bombe Marble Commode Nightstand Petite Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI style bedside stand / bombe chest / commode / nightstand / end
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Night Stands
Materials
Marble
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th C. French Petite Side Chest w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
perimeter. This cute-sized early 19th century French petite chest will work well where space may be limited
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from mid-century Denmark made of solid wood construction, primarily
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Victorian Cottage Style Chests Side Tables W/ Floral Barbola Marble Tops - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a charming pair of Victorian cottage style side tables or petite chests. The barbola swags
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Empire Style Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Empire style. This petite chest of drawers is made of mahogany
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light
Category
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
French Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This neoclassical cabinet is made of
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th C. French Raised Side Chest w/ Original Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised two-drawer side chest, with original marble top, from the 18th century. This
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Craftsman's Model Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
style elements seen in pine furniture of this era.
This petite chest of drawers is restored so it is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide
Located in Chicago, IL
-quality wood. This Circa 1760 chest is crafted entirely from mahogany, featuring three graduated drawers
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Or Art Deco Style Satinwood Side Tables Or Chests By Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 20th century side tables or petite chests by Lane Furniture. They are
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Vintage 1980s American Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
petite chest suitable for a multitude of uses, nightstand, commode or side table in various settings
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
$2,716 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern petite chest of drawers features hardwood construction, rosewood veneer with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
$1,162 Sale Price
25% Off
Petite French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Redding, CT
Petite French Style Chest of Draws
Sweet three drawer feminine piece . Perfect for jewelry
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Vintage 1950s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite chest of drawers designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture. Blonde wood
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
A Petite Pair of English Four Drawer Panel-Front Chests (2.5 Ft. Wide)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of petite, painted-wood, four-drawer chests from the mid 20th century. These
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Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Hand-Painted Italian 19th C. Petite Serpentine Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized serpentine chest of drawers, with hand-painted floral embellishments, from
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A smaller-sized English painted wood chest of three drawers, from the 18th century. This antique
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th C. Italian 5-Drawer Petite Side Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wooden five-drawer side chest from the early 19th century. This antique chest from Italy
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Petite-Sized French Neoclassical Style End-Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This petite French Neoclassical-style, 3-drawer chest will make a great option to compliment a smaller
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Lovely Petite Danish Modern Rosewood Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely petite Danish modern rosewood bachelors chest. Rosewood veneer with solid rosewood handles
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 1800s Petite Walnut Three-Drawer Bow Front Chest with Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Italian petite walnut three-drawer chest from the early 19th century, with banding and tapered
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Petite French Wood Chest with Original Marble-Top from the 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France features a beautiful marble top with softly-rounded edges and front corners, which
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Early to Mid-20th Century Art Moderne Maple Small 3 Drawer Chest or Cabinet
By Bissman Furniture Company, Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
soul and you simply MUST have it… THIS is that something!!! This is a marvelous cabinet or petite chest
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20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Late 18th-early 19th Century Petite Serpentine Georgian Mahogany Dressing Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little late 18th-early 19th century petite serpentine Georgian mahogany dressing chest. This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode or Child' s Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Louis XVI style petite French commode, or chest of drawers made of solid oak
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Petite Vintage Italian Bombe Italian Two Drawer Parquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Parquetry Chest of Drawers was made with quality in mind! If you look at the photos provided you will see
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20th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French 18th Century Regency 5-Drawer Petite Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful details in this gem of a small chest of drawers! Found in France outside Paris, This
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French paint decorated Directoire style petite commode jewelry chest by Lewis
Category
20th Century American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Neoclassical Petite Side Chest w/Black Column Accents, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical style wooden side chest from the turn of the 19th century. This antique
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Made by Christian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian 19th C. Neoclassical Petite Cabinet/ Side Chest with Cute Middle Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian neoclassical wooden side chest from the 19th century. This antique smaller sized cabinet
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
20th C. Italian Parquetry and Marquetry Petite Bombay Chest Commode Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Italian Parquetry and Marquetry 2- drawer Petite Bombay chest Commode / side
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood
Petite 20th Century English Cream-Painted Faux Bamboo Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite English cream-painted chest of drawers, surrounded by faux bamboo trim and posts resting
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl Petite Mahogany Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture Co. USA 1940s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Petite mahogany chest of drawers or dresser with inset handles, fully incased with a stepped edge
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
A Pair of French "Faux Book" Tambour Door Petite Side Chests, c. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of side chests, with leather spined faux-book front tambour doors, from the early
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Leather
Sormani Antique Petite Commode
By Paul Sormani
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb petite commode signed "SORMANI" under the marble at each corner and also on the lock
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Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Petite Antique Louis XVI Semainier
Located in Austin, TX
French antique semainier in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French po...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Petite Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite petite Louis XV style commode captures the elegance and charm of French Rococo
Category
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Stag Minstrel Drawers Handpainted & Decoupaged With Chinese Calligraphy
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
mahogany construction, has stood the test of time. This petite chest of drawers showcases a tasteful
Category
20th Century British Sideboards
Materials
Metal
French Regence Petite Commode, Circa 1750
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine French Regence period petite 3-drawer commode in walnut marquetry with original Sienna
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Louis XV Period Painted Petite Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming and rare 18th century petite commode, Louis XV period. The conforming ebonized wood top
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Paint
$3,600 Sale Price
58% Off
18th Century Walnut Petite 'Chiffonnière' Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 18th century walnut chiffonnière or petite commode is a testament to fine
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Petite Venetian Handpainted Commode with Triple Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Petite commode side table, having a shaped, molded top over triple staked drawers, flanked by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Petite Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Petite Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 1940s
Where rural geometry meets quiet sculpture
This French
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Petite Commode Jewelry Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant Louis XVI style petite commode jewelry box is a finely crafted miniature chest that
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
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Petite Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the petite chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every petite chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer petite chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A petite chest, designed in the louis xv, Louis XVI or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made petite chest over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Henning Korch and Lane Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Petite Chest?
Prices for a petite chest start at $1 and top out at $76,633 with the average selling for $2,943.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
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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