Sold|$5,300
Pair of Large French Style Ebonized Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very decorative large French style chests in black finish with antiqued gilt top edge and carved drawer details. The Chests, with a Grand Hollywood Regency style presence, ...
Wood
White 12-Drawer Triple Dresser with Marble Top
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
A white 12-drawer triple dresser with marble top. A finely constructed Louis XV style dresser in a white lacquered finish. The four by four by four commode curved drawer fronts suppo...
Pair of Italian bedside tables 1970. stamped (ND) Made in Italy. lacquer brass
Located in Genève, GE
Pair of vintage Italian bedside tables, circa 1970s, tortoiseshell lacquer with brass frames, stamped “ND - Made in Italy” Very chic pair of bedside tables
Brass
Pair Mahogany Bachelors Chests for John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Classic Hollywood Regency style Bachelors Chests, can also be used as oversized Night Stands. Solid construction, carved decorative sides, solid brass foliate handles. Minor wear to ...
Brass
Pair of Light Yellow Four Drawer Bachelors Chests by Tomlinson w/ Brass Hardware
By Tomlinson
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely pair of bachelors chest or nightstands by Tomlinson in a nice yellow with white trim and brass hardware.
Brass
Sold|$5,400
Fine Pair of Serpentine Faux Shagreen Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sophisticated and striking pair of serpentine chests. The pair of chests in brown faux shagreen with shaped serpentine cases in front. The three long drawers with matching vertical...
Wood
Sold|$1,404
Small Chest of Drawers in Brass, C.1970
Located in Munster, NRW
Small Chest of Drawers in Brass, C.1970 Made of a wood structure clad in brass and enhanced by copper upholstery tacks, this Hollywood Regency style chest of drawers will be perfect...
Brass, Copper
1970s Mastercraft Black Lacquer & Brass Chest of Drawers or Dresser
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft black lacquered chest, dresser or large nightstand with brass base, handles and trim. Original black lacquer has some minor scuffs, and a few mino...
Brass
Sold|$1,350
Roar + Rabbit Diamond Rhombus Mango Chest
Located in Forney, TX
With its unique and bold style, this statement piece compliments many decor styles, including Hollywood Regency, Contemporary Industrial Rustic Modern, eclectic Boho Gypsy, stunning ...
Metal
Antique 19th Century Childs Size Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive early 19th century regency mahogany childs size chest of four long drawers with replacement brass handles raised on elegant original splayed feet (This chest of u...
Mahogany
Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chest in Coral Lacquer 'Pair Available'
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Draper's España bunching chest. Dorothy Draper (1889-1969), America's most famous decorator, produced h...
Wood
Dorothy Draper Style Chest of Drawers
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Redding, CT
This item has been touched up since the lead image was taken. Dorothy Draper style chest of drawers. Similar to the "Espana" chest of drawers. This chest is an early knock off possi...
Metal
Sold|$4,500
Burnt Bamboo Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burnt bamboo cabinet with 6 drawers. Mid-Century Modern.
Bamboo
Pair of Fine Vintage Italian Burled Walnut Cabinets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a three plank top and two doors looking like three banks of drawers. The doors with burled "drawer" fronts with herringbone inlaid trim. One door is double size and larger than ...
Wood
Sold|$1,697
Italian Florentine Chest off Drawers
By Rudolf Hirth Du Frenes
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely chest off drawers. 7 drawers. Hand painted flowers pink base color, and gilded wood. In a Italian Florentine style, 1960s.
Giltwood
Paper White Lacquer Chest of Drawers by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic 3 drawer chest of drawers with pull out writing surface/tray in high gloss paper white lacquer with solid brass pulls and cross hatched back plates.
Brass
Sold|$2,890
Dorothy Draper Espana Chest
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A three-drawer "Espana" chest by Dorothy Draper for Heritage Henredon. Re-lacquered.
Dorothy Draper Espana Chest, USA, circa 1950s
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Norwalk, CT
Very fine restored condition, Classic design by Dorothy Draper in black lacquer and gold.
In Style of David Hicks Low Red Lacquer Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
By Tommi Parzinger, David Hicks
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency low chest of drawers with high polished red lacquer. Having three drawers with brass Greek Key handles / hardware on inset plinth base. Older repaint, light scuffs....
Brass
Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chest and Seldom Seen Mirror / Heritage Henredon
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Buffalo, NY
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in original Black lacqure. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Draper's España bunching chest....
Brass
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exquisite Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest professionally refinished in ivory lacquer and embellished with original acanthus leaf motif back plates. Brass hardware was profes...
Brass
Pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exquisite pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chests professionally refinished in ivory lacquer and embellished with acanthus leaf motif back plates. Brass hardware was profes...
Brass
Sold|$2,107
Willy Rizzo Style Burl Wood Dresser
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Munich, DE
Very nice burl wood dresser with details in brass, France, 1970s. Measures: length 90 cm / depth 50 cm / height 56 cm.
Burl
Beautiful Brass and Mirror Dressing or Vanity Table in the Maison Jansen Manner
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice brass and mirrored glass dressing, make-up or vanity table with drawers. The table is made in the manner of Maison Jansen and is in good vintage condition.
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Baker Black Laquer Cabinet Consoles
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of mid century black lacquer console cabinets by baker with white marble tops
Marble
Italian Midcentury Era Biedermeier Style Semainier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and notable Biedermeier style seven drawer chest by Guido Zichele, made in Italy for Bloomingdales. The chest is made from cherrywood with a fine and very attractive poplar bu...
Cherry, Poplar
Sarreid Brass Trunk Cocktail Table on Wooden Bun Feet, circa 1970, Spain
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful brass plated trunk cocktail table having two drawers for ample storage over 4 wooden bun feet. Freshly polished and ready for use! Sarreid, Spain, circa 1970.
Brass
Vintage Palm Beach Wicker Chest of 4 Drawers Dresser Shell Pulls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage wicker chest, dresser, nightstand with 4 drawers. Lovely original soft cream washed color with natural wood inside of drawers. Original wood carved seashell drawer pul...
Wicker
Sold|$2,400
Stamped Jansen Marble-Top Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind stamped Jansen white distressed paint decorated and gilt gold chest.
Marble
Tall Burnt Bamboo Cane Lingerie Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet Stunning MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall Burnt Bamboo Cane Lingerie Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet Stunning MINT!
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair Dorothy Draper Style 'Espana' Black Lacquer & Gilt Chests/Nightstands
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair Dorothy Draper (1889–1969) Style 'Espana' Black Lacquer & Gilt Chests/Nightstands USA, circa 1950s, An iconic pair of Dorothy Draper Espana dressers, embodying the Hollywo...
Wood
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Asian Influenced Chests
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian influenced chests, American, circa 1950s. These chests are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color. The price noted below includ...
Brass
Pair of Italian Style Silver Leaf Bombay Chests
By Karges Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A pair of Italian style silver leaf Bombay chests with faux cream painted tessellated bone accent border.
Silver Leaf
Stunning 1930s Dorothy Draper Black Lacquered Cabinet
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a two-door cabinet designed by Dorothy Draper, circa 1940s. Fully restored, it features an unusual serpentine front and the two elegant sculpted doors with hand carved, gilt ...
Wood
Sold|$2,950
Dorothy Draper España Chest of Drawers
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lacquered chest of drawers or dresser with carved gold leaf detail. Designed by Dorothy Draper.
Wood
Sold|$1,756
Chest of Drawers by Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant chest of drawers by Renato Zevi. The cabinet consists of 4 drawers with b ras handles and smoked mirrored glass. The frame of the cabinet is mad eof brass and black lacque...
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Pair of Grosfeld House Serpentine Chests
By Grosfeld House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of glamorous serpentine chests, designed by Grosfeld House, circa 1940s. These chests are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color. Choose any sta...
Metal, Brass
Stunning Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet Hutch for Henredon
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Impressive cabinet from Draper's 1963 Viennese collection for Henredon. Features bombe base with three drawers, splayed feet and intricately chased brass drop pulls. Above the base ...
Brass
Patinated Brass Nightstand or Chest by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patinated Brass Nightstand or Chest, made by Sarried Limited, American, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a night stand, end or side table, or petite chest. It r...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$16,000
Rare Pair of Samuel Marx Chests
By Samuel Marx
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning pair of scallop front dressers by Quigley and finished in Marx's signature faux finish. Wonderful scale as they could be used on either side of a bed.
Brass
Sold|$3,850
1950s Dorothy Draper España Heritage Dresser
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s Dorothy Draper España dresser for Heritage by Henredon. Original painted pecan wood faux finish with dark gold trim. The back is finished which allows the piece to float in a r...
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Glamorous Mirrored Chest circa 1940s
By Frances Elkins
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous mirrored chest, American, circa 1940s. Retains it's wonderful distressed original patina. It offers a voluminous amount of storage with 8 deep, wide drawers and two smaller...
Metal
Tommi Parzinger style Chests by Hart Associates
By Hart Associates 1, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of two drawer low chests / side tables by Hart Associates in the original texture painted factory finish with great looking brass wrapped legs and hardware. Style of Tommi Parz...
Composition, Brass
Set of Brass and Mirror Chest of Drawers/ Sideboards, Renato Zevi for Metal Arte
By Metalarte, Renato Zevi
Located in Echt, NL
Two stunning Italian metal arte sideboards in very good condition. Designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s The sideboards have a glossy black glass top and lacquered black side panels...
Brass
Sold|$15,000
Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Six-drawer chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1948. Produced in Boston, Massachusetts by Charak Furniture Company. Charak, was at one point, one of the finest furniture makers...
Brass
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Palms Dry Bar and Chest - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transport your interiors to a lush tropical paradise with this spectacular two-piece vintage furniture set. Comprising a four-drawer chest and a matching dry bar cabinet, this duo is...
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Ebonized Asian Style Chest of Drawers
By Treasure Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of three drawer Asian style ebonized chests with black lacquer finish, gilded details, brass foot caps and brass hardware, circa early 1950s. Finish on chests has been professio...
Brass
9 Drawer Negligee Chest by Maitland Smith in Faux Malachite Finish
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Chic narrow 9 drawer chest by Maitland Smith, having a faux malachite finish with brass hand grip pulls. Possibly originally designed as a negligee chest, this stylish piece can also...
Brass
Dorothy Draper Black and Gold Viennese Collection By Henredon Dresser
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Stamford, CT
Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest of drawers. Designed by Draper for Henredon. Three-drawer design with nine square brass pulls. Original black satin painted finish with burni...
Brass
Vintage French Silver-Leaf Mirrored Dresser in the Style of Louis XV c1940's
Located in Highwood, IL
During the past few decades, we have had many mirrored pieces of furniture and I always found it difficult to determine if the mirrored furniture was French, Italian or American. Thi...
Silver Leaf
Maison Jansen Style Ebonized Double Commode / Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Style Ebonized Double Dresser. A Hollywood Regency ebony and gilt metal mounted six drawer side by side commode dresser recently refinished.
Metal
Louis XVI Style White Lacquered Triple Dresser Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
A Louis XVI style white lacquered triple dresser commode. This fine Hollywood Regency double commode is custom quality manufactured and has a wonderful white lacquered finish with Ma...
Ebonized Demilune Commode Nightstand Louis XVI Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Ebonized demilune commode nightstand Louis XVI Style. In the Hollywood Regency comes this fine detailed commode in the Louis XVI fashion.
Pair of Linen White Paint Decorated Cabinets/ Commodes with Fitted Interior
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of linen white paint decorated cabinets/ commodes with fitted interior one having a double door storage bin with a single shelf the other with a dental group of drawers that w...
Midcentury Hand Painted Richard Ginori Porcelain Commode, Toilet, Water Closet
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury hand painted Richard Ginori porcelain commode, toilet, water closet. Fabulous custom green paisley hand painted porcelain, 1960s, made in Italy. Measures: 18" wide x 25" d...
Porcelain
Pair of Small Italian Florentine Yellow Floral Painted Bombe Commode Side Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great for many decors including Asian chinoiserie, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, or traditional.
Wood, Paint
Pair of Italian Venetian Petite 3-Drawer Painted Bombe Commode Nightstands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian Venetian Petite 3-drawer painted bombe commode nightstands. Painted faux marble tops, hand painted floral details, shapely bombe form, original label, cabriole legs, ...
Wood
The California-born style of Hollywood Regency, also known as Regency Moderne, emerged during the Golden Era of cinema from the 1920s to the ’50s. Decadent and bold, vintage Hollywood Regency furniture and interiors playfully mix colors like jewel tones and hot pinks with lacquered walls, gilded accents, mirrored surfaces and metallic finishes for maximalist spaces.
Although it involved elements of the coinciding Art Deco movement, such as a preference for clean lines, Hollywood Regency was much more opulent, inspired by glamorous movie stars and the lavish set designs for films being made in Tinseltown. Furniture designers associated with the style embraced an eclectic range of influences, including throwbacks to previous styles of grandeur, such as Rococo, neoclassical and chinoiserie, as well as materials, from bamboo dining chairs to lucite bar carts to sunburst mirrors made from gilded resin. Hollywood Regency end tables, floor lamps, chandeliers and other pieces tended to be small-scale, fitting into an overall design rather than serving as a focal point.
Interior decorator Dorothy Draper led the shaping of the Hollywood Regency style and also designed iconic pieces like the España chest, which was manufactured by Henredon. Virginia native William “Billy” Haines, a furniture designer who started as an actor, contrasted hand-painted wallpaper with Chinese ceramics and Chippendale chairs, while architect John Elgin Woolf imbued his Beverly Hills designs with theatrical details. Paul Revere Williams, a trailblazing African-American architect, was pivotal in defining the look through his commercial projects, such as the 1940s Beverly Hills Hotel and bespoke homes that mixed everything from Louis XV paneling to Georgian architecture.
Find a collection of vintage Hollywood Regency bedroom furniture, tables, seating and other pieces on 1stDibs.
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.