Vintage Art Deco Style Flame Mahogany Drawers by Ralph Lauren - Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Style Flame Mahogany Chests of Drawers, Timeless Elegance by Ralph Lauren - Pair Offering a pair of exquisite, classic and timeless Polo Ralph Lauren (American) Ar...
Mahogany
Pair of Ralph Lauren Mahogany Commodes
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mahogany commodes by Ralph Lauren in the French Rococo taste, the serpentine top over a bombe form case fitted with three drawers, the top also has a pull-out tray, decorated...
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Astoria, NY
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Chest of Drawers, the six drawers with brass and leather horse bit style pulls, marked "Polo Ralph Lauren" to interior. 48.75" H x 38" W x 19.75" D. Pro...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Faux Bamboo Distressed Painted Commode Dresser
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an intentionally distressed Ralph Lauren French Directoire style commode or dresser. The commode is in good working condition and is labeled. Measures 46 wide x 18 deep x 34 ...
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Ralph Lauren USA, Late 20th century Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with carved columns an...
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Style American Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Ralph Lauren USA, Circa Late 20th Century Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with carv...
Brass
Sold
H 33.5 in W 77.13 in D 22 in
Modern Hollywood Double Chest Mahogany with Leather Pulls Labeled Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern Hollywood Double Chest mahogany with leather pulls labeled Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren double chest in mahogany with leather pulls retails $12,495 Home walnut finished dresse...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 50.38 in W 45.88 in L 50.38 in
Ralph Lauren for Henredon American Empire Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire style four-drawer highboy dresser chest By Ralph Lauren for Henredon Colombia, circa 1990s Mahogany, with carved columns and turned legs. Measu...
Mahogany
Campaign Style Chest of Drawers or Dresser
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chest with nine drawers crafted in well grained mahogany with brass campaign hardware and turned feet. Signed Lauren by Ralph Lauren on a brass plaque.
Mahogany
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H 51 in W 46 in D 20 in
Ralph Lauren British Colonial-Style Bachelor's Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
By Ralph Lauren
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Ralph Lauren chest in the British Colonial-style in mahogany with four spacious storage drawers that feature inset round wooden pulls. Chest rests on turned feet and features two t...
Mahogany
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H 50 in W 46 in D 19 in
American Ralph Lauren Empire Style Carved Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous mahogany American Empire style four drawer highboy dresser chest with carved columns and turned legs.
Mahogany
Neo-Classical Style Gentleman’s Chest by Ralph Lauren for Henredon
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 20th century neo-classical style chest designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. It is a combination of mahogany and pecan woods. It is in like new condition.
Brass
Sold
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Drawer Chest, Server Black with Gold, Ralph Lauren by Century furniture
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Toronto, CA
A low chest finished in black with gold accents. From the Ralph Lauren Collection by Century Furniture This chest has six drawers, a bank of three draws across the top and three dou...
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.23 in W 59.06 in D 20.08 in
Large Ralph Lauren Fifth Avenue Ebonised Black and Gold Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this large Ralph Lauren Fifth Avenue chest bank of 10 drawers RRP £9,900 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it...
Mahogany
Sold
H 52 in W 22 in D 48 in
Late 20th-C. British Colonial Style Tall Chest By Ralph Lauren For Henredon
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome chest designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon as part of their Safari Collection. It has dovetail construction and is marked. It also has wooden knobs.
Mahogany
Henredon Empire Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Empire or Georgian style bow front nine-dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Ralph Lauren By Henredon USA, circa 1980s Beautiful book-matched flame mah...
Brass
Polo Ralph Lauren for HENREDON Gentleman's Safari Chest R887
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style, monumentally sized, 21-drawer chest by Polo Ralph Lauren for Henredon. Solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with wood knobs. Carved details, drawer flanking colu...
Mahogany
$3,880 / set
H 28 in W 30 in D 19 in
A Pair of Walnut Nightstands by Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Home Collection.
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Walnut Nightstands by Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Home Collection. Features a modern take on classic Hollywood-inspired design, a rich walnut wood grain, open shelving, a...
Walnut
Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent marquis bergere á la Reine salon chair designed by Ralph Lauren in the grand French Louis XVI taste. Known as the "Duchess Salon Chair" featuring a hardwood frame bench made ...
Brass
$2,395
H 34 in W 28 in D 30 in
1980s Ralph Lauren Style Leather Mohair Gilt Greek Key Wood Library Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chair you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chair is a statement piece which is als...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Modern Penthouse Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sophisticated modernist cantilevered lounge chair designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. Known as the "Modern Penthouse" lounge chair it combines contrasting cognac-toned burnished...
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Art Deco square side table in oak veneer, France ca. 1925
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1925 / side table / oak veneer, metal / Art Deco Beautiful oak veneer and metal side or occasional table from the 1920s in Art Deco style. This table has a rounded square t...
Metal
$4,800
H 48 in W 40 in D 36 in
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chippendale Mahogany Wingback Chair W Ralph Lauren
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chippendale Mahogany Wingback Chair W Ralph Lauren Chintz.
Mahogany
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined bergère à la reine "Duchess Salon Chair" designed by Ralph Lauren in the French Louis XVI style. The construction, crafted in the United Kingdom, features a carved hardwood...
Brass
Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Ralph Lauren 'Sargent' swing arm wall lamps, c., 2-light wall articulated wall sconce, in "Butler's silver" finish, marked "Ralph Lauren" on wall mount, approx. 34"h x 20"w (wit...
Nickel, Brass
$2,497
H 71.26 in Dm 11.82 in
FULL SiZE RALPH LAUREN DESIGNER CHROME TORCHIERE FLOOR LAMP EX DISPLAY USE ONLY
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Ralph Lauren designer Chrome Floor standing Torchiere lamp used in a display home Please note ...
Chrome
$6,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29 in W 73 in D 25 in
Custom Made to Order Outdoor or Indoor Iron Sofa with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order Iron Sofa for Indoor or Outdoor Size: 73”w x 25”d x 29”h SH:16”. SD:24” Can be made to your specifications. This collection also includes chairs, ottomans and ...
Iron
Ebonized Mahogany Brass Mounted Campaign Style Chest, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An ebonized mahogany three drawers brass mounted campaign style chest, circa 1940.
Wood
$3,307 / set
H 34.06 in W 18.9 in D 24.02 in
RALPH LAUREN METROPOLIS SiDE OCCASIONAL CROCODILE PATINA LEATHER DINING CHAIRS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Ralph Lauren Metropolis side chairs with Alligator or Crocodile patina brown leather u...
Leather
$1,822
H 55.91 in W 22.64 in D 14.18 in
VINTAGE BRASS FINISH RALPH LAUREN ARTICULATED SWING ARM FLOOR STANDING LAMp
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage brass affect Ralph Lauren Articulated Floor Standing lamp A very good looking well made and decorative floor lamp, the top ar...
Brass
$4,500
H 53.38 in W 63 in D 23.75 in
Ralph Lauren British Colonial Carved Mahogany Sideboard Buffet or Console Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful British Colonial, American Classical, or Victorian style carved mahogany sideboard, buffet server, or console table By Ralph Lauren Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 6...
Mahogany
$8,098
H 29.93 in W 97.25 in D 38.98 in
Ralph Lauren Graham Cream Leather Sofa Fully Restored Feather Cushions
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare custom-made to order fully labelled Ralph Lauren Graham cream leather sofa in fully restored condition with feather filled cushions ...
Leather, Hardwood
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.