Scandinavian Oak Commode
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Oak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Oak
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Oak
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Oak, Paint
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Steel
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Oak, Pine
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Oak
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Iron
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Oak, Teak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak, Oak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Teak
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Mirror, Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Oak
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
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Oak, Walnut
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Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ceramic, Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ceramic, Oak
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Oak, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ch...
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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.