$1,581
H 41.34 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury rattan / bamboo highboy / tallboy, chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s This is
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
natural elegance and functional design. Handcrafted with intricately woven rattan, this tallboy exudes
Rattan
1970's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves
Located in London, GB
A stylish and useful vintage bamboo and rattan tallboy chest of drawers by Angraves. This was made
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid century rattan / bamboo highboy / tallboy, chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s This
Rattan
$674Sale Price / item|55% 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 boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$17,115 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,169 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
On Hold|$2,229
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 12.41 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Console Table Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful console table in bamboo and rattan in the style of Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960. Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professional restorer.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,144 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$2,475 / 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
$4,900 / set
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Charles Dudouyt - Spirit - Chairs - Set of 6 - 1940s - France - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
Oak
$2,290
H 32.29 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Console Table in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century console table in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stunning organic piece was designed by the mastery of Franco Albini and produced in Italy dur...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$1,169 / item
H 54.73 in Dm 7.49 in
Contemporary Brass and Leather Floor Lamp with Pleated Shade, De-light f2
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light F2 designed by Jonathan Amar is a sculptural floor lamp that merges French design sensibility with artisanal Moroccan craftsmanship. Built on a directional pear-shaped b...
Brass
$1,898 / item
H 23.43 in Dm 18.51 in
J260 Large Rustic Aged Brass & Hand-Stitched Belgian Linen Sconce by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
These elegantly simple, handmade, modern classic, large aged brass wall light/sconces with full-size signature hand-stitched Belgian or Italian linen taper shades, illuminate with li...
Brass
$2,290
H 38.98 in W 40.16 in D 18.9 in
Italian Vanity or Console Table in Bamboo and Rattan by Vivai del Sud, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century vanity or console table fully made in bamboo, rattan, hand-woven wicker, and brass. This stylish and unique piece was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in ...
Brass
$7,834
H 34.26 in W 63 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan and Brass Center Console by Vivai del Sud, 70s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This console was designed by Vivai Del Sud in Rome in the early 70s. It can be placed both as a center piece or on the wall, entirely handmade with rattan and brass and quite unique ...
Brass
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a warm grey sheepskin and feature oiled oa...
Sheepskin, Oak
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.