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Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A superb Italian decorative commode composing of three long drawers of broken fronted design, set
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
$2,293
H 32.68 in W 38.59 in D 20.28 in
Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
a Continental red chinoiserie decorated commode / chest of drawers, the shaped top with a scenic
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Antique 18th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
$15,000
H 36.5 in W 50.25 in D 26.5 in
Red Lion Furniture, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and walnut chest of drawers designed and produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Italian Sicilian Red Scarlet and Polychromed Rococo Style Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare Italian Sicilian red scarlet and polychromed Rococo style commode 19th century. The
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Rare Italian Sicilian Red Scarlet and Polychromed Rococo Style Commode
Rare Italian Sicilian Red Scarlet and Polychromed Rococo Style Commode
$6,880 Sale Price
29% Off
H 36 in W 51 in D 24 in
German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Large Floral Painted 18th Century Commode of German Origin with five drawers made of oak
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Softwood

Louis XIV Regence Commode Painted Ox Blood Red
Located in Vista, CA
A rare Louis XIV/Regence commode newly painted in ox blood red, with three convex and concave
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Red-Painted Wooden Commodes / Side Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese red-painted wooden commodes / side tables with two drawers and breakfront doors
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Red-Painted Wooden Commodes / Side Tables
Pair of Chinese Red-Painted Wooden Commodes / Side Tables
$5,500 / set
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 18.5 in
French Commode or Patinated Red Chest of Drawers Spanish Style, 20th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French elm chest of drawers from the 1960 years. Five drawers. This commode has been patinated by
Category

Vintage 1960s French Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Antique Chest/ Commode from Italy in Muted Red Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
commode from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top with dental carved accent trim beneath, a case which
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Style Chest or Commode with Red Tooled Faux Leather Surface
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful French style three drawer chest serpentine front and red tooled faux leather surface
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Large Louise Quinze Style Commode in Red with Ornamentik
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century large Louise Quinze style chest of drawers in red with Ornamentik. The ornaments are
Category

20th Century German Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Commode with Bronze Reliefs and Red Breccia Marble Top
Located in Toronto, ON
Our most coveted antiques are from the Napoleon III era. This spectacular French antique commode is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Breccia Marble, Metal

English Queen Anne, Early 18th Century Red Chinoiserie Lacquer Desk / Commode
Located in Troy, NY
A small early 18th century red lacquer chinoiserie decorated commode with a desk compartment, the
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Tomb Commode Marquetry Red Marble and Bronze - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
drawer handles and the shoes decorated with plant motifs typical of the Louis 15 style. The top is in red
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style commode from circa 1950 with rosewood marquetry décor, four drawers, red
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Pair English-Made Faux Bamboo Red Chinoiserie Marble Top Foyer Cabinets Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. They could be called commodes but are EXTREMELY SHALLOW DEPTH and can be used in a multitude of
Category

Vintage 1930s English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair English-Made Faux Bamboo Red Chinoiserie Marble Top Foyer Cabinets Commodes
Pair English-Made Faux Bamboo Red Chinoiserie Marble Top Foyer Cabinets Commodes
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.75 in W 26 in D 14.75 in
Matched Pair of American Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A matched pair of American commodes with very interesting bookmatched mahogany drawer fronts and
Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Matched Pair of American Commodes
Matched Pair of American Commodes
$24,900 / set
H 39 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Red Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century, with red marble top, gilt bronze
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Style E. J. Victor Red Chinoiserie & Black Marble Commode, 1990s
By E. J. Victor
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th century Style red chinoiserie & black marble commode - The Newport Historic Mansion Collection
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Lovely Louis XV period commode in red and green with beautiful and detailed carving around the key
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XV Commode
Louis XV Commode
$12,500
H 38 in W 45 in D 21.5 in
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Rosewood and Walnut High Chest American 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Gorgeous Art Deco Streamline Moderne high chest. A rare design with six Rosewood bookmatched drawers. The shell of the chest is also adorned by bookmatched walnut. Beautiful, circu...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A striking 1950s French, Maison Jansen style, red lacquer and marble topped chinoiserie commode
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
$8,006
H 33.08 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
electrification For indoor use Available in Matte Brushed Black, Glossy Red, and Matte White Dimensions: H.156 x L
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate

Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN
Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN
$3,102 / item
H 61.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking 1950s French, Maison Jansen style, red lacquer and marble topped chinoiserie commode
Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
$8,024
H 33.08 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Chinoiserie lacquer commode, 18th Century Venetian style.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative and imposing early 18th Century Venetian, Red Chinoiserie lacquer bombe commode
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Chinoiserie lacquer commode, 18th Century Venetian style.
Chinoiserie lacquer commode, 18th Century Venetian style.
$17,413
H 33.47 in W 53.15 in D 25.99 in
18th Century Italian Painted Neo-Classical Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 18th century Italian painted neo-classical style commode. Rusty red color with a painted grey
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Painted Neo-Classical Commode
18th Century Italian Painted Neo-Classical Commode
$5,440 Sale Price
35% Off
H 35.5 in W 46 in D 23 in
Doe chest of drawers - Red BAMBI
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
Material: high pressure laminate (HPL) Indoor use Available in Matte Brushed Black, Glossy Red, and Matte
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate

Doe chest of drawers - Red BAMBI
Doe chest of drawers - Red BAMBI
$1,120 / item
H 37.41 in W 32.29 in D 12.6 in
A Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Great looking 19th-century cabinets in a striking red lacquer finish. Decorated with original
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

A Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets
A Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets
$6,090 / item
H 29.5 in W 25.25 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Hand Painted Commodes, 18th Century Italian (Venetian)
Located in El Monte, CA
Venetian craftsmanship. Surmounted by striking freeform marble tops in red and off-white, these commodes
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Marble Top Red Serpentine Chests, a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
Be bold with this pair of bright red lacquered chests of drawers. Three serpentine drawer fronts
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Marble Top Red Serpentine Chests, a Pair
Marble Top Red Serpentine Chests, a Pair
$3,840 / set
H 28.5 in W 29 in D 16 in
Louis XVI Style Commode Ormolu Bronze, Wood and Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
rests atop lion paw bronze feet and is completed with a red royal rouge marble top. Commode echoes the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French 8-drawer red painted cabinet.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
$3,608
H 30.32 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Red Lacquer & Solid Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Red Lacquer & Solid Walnut
Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Red Lacquer & Solid Walnut
$6,800 / item
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Stunning Coral Red Lacquer & Brass Mastercraft Asian Chest
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning coral red lacquer chest by Mastercraft. It features beautiful brass fittings and brass
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Stunning Coral Red Lacquer & Brass Mastercraft Asian Chest
Stunning Coral Red Lacquer & Brass Mastercraft Asian Chest
$5,880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 43.25 in D 16.25 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer side chest from the 19th century with five hand-carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Red Minimalist Nightstands Side Tables by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of red side tables/nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Stack H1780 13 Drawer Red Palette Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, green, neutral, red, wood veneer, Sage.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Stack H1780 13 Drawer Red Palette Storage by Established & Sons
Stack H1780 13 Drawer Red Palette Storage by Established & Sons
$10,850 / item
H 70.1 in W 24.21 in D 22.21 in
18th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode with Ormolu Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
green, gray and red hues. The commode has recently been restored and refinished using the traditional
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode with Ormolu Bronze Mounts
18th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode with Ormolu Bronze Mounts
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.38 in W 54 in D 25.25 in
1950s Paul Frankl Moroccan Red Lacquered Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Moroccan Red Lacquer from Frankl's Debonair Collection for Johnson Furniture. Pair Available. Please note
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Red Toolbox with Drawers, Designed by Pietro Arosio, Made in Italy
By Pietro Arosio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Toolbox is a modular container with drawers and aluminum numbered handles so you won’t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 21st c., "The Opulent East" commode from Theodore Alexander .A faux-craquelure red lacquer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Commode with Marble Top in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French kingwood bombe commode with red marble top in Louis XV style, with scrolling
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Commode with Marble Top in Louis XV Style
19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Commode with Marble Top in Louis XV Style
$8,903 Sale Price
40% Off
H 33.08 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Red plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s Modular
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Exceptional Restored Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer, circa 1970
By Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the narrative: meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. An exquisite...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique red painted chest from 1830 exudes authenticity and charm. The patinated surface and
Category

Antique 1830s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
$475
H 18.71 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
Love - Red MOP Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Love - Red MOP Four Drawer Dressers
Love - Red MOP Four Drawer Dressers
$2,280
H 26 in W 30 in D 18 in
Love - Red Mother of Pearl Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Red 18th Century Late Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Ljungby, SE
and a beautifully profiled top. The lovely red color is a restored original finish.
Category

Antique 1750s Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Red 18th Century Late Baroque Chest of Drawers
Red 18th Century Late Baroque Chest of Drawers
$10,000
H 31.89 in W 34.06 in D 21.26 in
19th c. Pine Chest of Drawers with Original Red Finish
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine chest of drawers in original red finish. Tall form with three drawers and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

French Louis XV Style Jansen Red Lacquered Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (1940s) red lacquered chest having 3 drawers with gilt and bronze trim
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

French Louis XV Style Jansen Red Lacquered Chest
French Louis XV Style Jansen Red Lacquered Chest
$14,500
H 35.5 in W 48.25 in D 23.75 in
CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
wooden chest adorned with red carved coral, a symbol of the Mediterranean's vibrant charm. The intricate
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral
CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral
$12,340 / item
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 23.23 in
Faux Bamboo Wood and Red Marble Chest / Washstand
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement faux bamboo maple washstand / chest with carved faux bamboo trim and legs, two front cabinet doors and an added single hinged side shelf with a ...
Category

20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Faux Bamboo Wood and Red Marble Chest / Washstand
Faux Bamboo Wood and Red Marble Chest / Washstand
$7,500
H 53.25 in W 41.25 in D 19.5 in
19th. C. Diminutive Two Drawer Chest in Original Red Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Diminutive 19th century two drawer chest in original paints. A country piece crafted from thick pine boards with a exaggerated, arched backsplash, wooden surface (25" high) over two...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

1950s Italian Chest of Drawers in Dark Red Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chest of drawers, red stained wood, Italy, 1950s This Italian cabinet from the 1950s presents an
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

1950s Italian Chest of Drawers in Dark Red Stained Wood
1950s Italian Chest of Drawers in Dark Red Stained Wood
$8,700
H 34.06 in W 56.19 in D 18.12 in
Red Lacquered Chest on Stand 19th Century, British India, 1860
Located in Epfach, DE
Red lacquered chest on stand 19th century, British India, 1860 Very charming 19th century chest
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial...

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey “The Aberdeen” Red Mahogany High Chest
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey “The Aberdeen” Red Mahogany High Chest
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Red Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal red commode for your home. A red commode — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 207 variations of the antique or vintage red commode you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer red commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A red commode made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. A well-made red commode has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Carlo De Carli are consistently popular.

How Much is a Red Commode?

The average selling price for a red commode at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $86,678 for the highest priced.

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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