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18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest
18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest

18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th century Irish George III period serpentine fronted chest of drawers. This gentleman’s

Category

Antique 1780s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware
Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware

Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware Offered for sale is an

Category

Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

George III Mahogany Serpentine-Fronted Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Serpentine-Fronted Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Serpentine-Fronted Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Well-figured George III serpentine-fronted chest of drawers with baize-lined slide

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

An exceptional 18th century Swedish chest with beautifully carved serpentine drawer fronts with

Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

English Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers of Flame Mahogany
English Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers of Flame Mahogany

English Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers of Flame Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

century, featuring a moulded top with reeded edge, set upon a serpentine fronted frieze of two short

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers, English C.1780
Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers, English C.1780

Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers, English C.1780

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

serpentine front Veneered drawer fronts. Some historical small patches on the drawer fronts Original

Category

Antique 1780s English Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Hickory Chair Georgian Solid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Hickory Chair Georgian Solid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

Hickory Chair Georgian Solid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front four-drawer dresser, commode, or chest of

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Vintage Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers

Vintage Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely serpentine fronted, flamed Mahogany Chest of drawers

Category

20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Georgian Serpentine Chest
Georgian Serpentine Chest

Georgian Serpentine Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, the shaped top with heavily

Category

Antique 1760s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

serpentine front chest of drawers, beautifully proportioned and standing on cabriole legs with carved shell

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Serpentine Chest
18th Century Serpentine Chest

18th Century Serpentine Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine 18th century English mahogany serpentine fronted chest with fluted canted corners, the well

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Georgian Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1780

Georgian Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1780

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 18th Century mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, having a good

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful 18th Century Italian Baroque Commode
Beautiful 18th Century Italian Baroque Commode

Beautiful 18th Century Italian Baroque Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Italian Baroque period walnut and fruitwood veneered serpentine front chest of drawers on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers of Mahogany and Satinwood
George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers of Mahogany and Satinwood

George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers of Mahogany and Satinwood

Located in Austin, TX

A fine period George III serpentine-front chest of drawers of figured mahogany and satinwood - a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Georgian Revival Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Mid-20th Century
Vintage Georgian Revival Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Mid-20th Century

Vintage Georgian Revival Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Mid-20th Century

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

acquire a Vintage Georgian Revival serpentine-front chest, combining timeless decorative charm with

Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Inlaid Pearl Serpentine Chest Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk
Late 19th Inlaid Pearl Serpentine Chest Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk

Late 19th Inlaid Pearl Serpentine Chest Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spectacular and Rare Late 19th-Century Damascus "Serpentine Front" chest of drawers from Damascus

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century

Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Serpentine-Fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Serpentine-Fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Serpentine-Fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A rare George III mahogany serpentine chest, only 35.5" wide with reeded canted corners, shaped

Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany
Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany

Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English small chest of drawers or commode of patinated flame mahogany, featuring a moulded

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Serpentine Front Commode
Italian Serpentine Front Commode

Italian Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 18th century Italian serpentine front two drawer bleached oak commode. 1790. Internal

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1880. Splits into three

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Serpentine Front Commode
English Serpentine Front Commode

English Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th century English serpentine front oak commode. 1810. Code: 8944 Dimensions: W

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty late 18th century Danish serpentine front oak commode on shaped cabriole feet. 1780. Code

Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century

Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century A lovely tall chest with

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725

Located in Atlanta, GA

features a serpentine front, curvaceous top, scalloped front and side skirts and elegant marquetry inlays

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Serpentine Front Rococo Commode
Serpentine Front Rococo Commode

Serpentine Front Rococo Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th century French painted serpentine front commode with a marble top, 1880. Dimensions

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century, Antique Serpentine Front Danish Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century, Antique Serpentine Front Danish Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century, Antique Serpentine Front Danish Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Odense, DK

the soft, tidal movement of a serpentine front. Its presence is understated yet enduring — a piece

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front
French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front

French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Rococo style painted bedside chest from the late 19th century, with serpentine front and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Olive Burl Bombe Chest with Serpentine Front and Cabriole Legs
Italian Olive Burl Bombe Chest with Serpentine Front and Cabriole Legs

Italian Olive Burl Bombe Chest with Serpentine Front and Cabriole Legs

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This vintage Italian olive burl bombe chest features a striking serpentine front and elegantly

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany
19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany

19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Fine chest with four drawers in bookmatched, crotch West Indies mahogany with serpentine front

Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest Commode Danish Baroque Walnut with Serpentine Front and Gilt Details
Chest Commode Danish Baroque Walnut with Serpentine Front and Gilt Details

Chest Commode Danish Baroque Walnut with Serpentine Front and Gilt Details

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Danish baroque commode with serpentine front. Beautifully and originally veneered in thick

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Serpentine Fronted Claw & Ball Feet Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers
Antique Serpentine Fronted Claw & Ball Feet Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers

Antique Serpentine Fronted Claw & Ball Feet Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Serpentine fronted, Calw & Ball feet, late

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
18th Century Serpentine Front Commode

18th Century Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

well and is beautifully proportioned with its serpentine front and shell inlay. With swags to the top

Category

Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Serpentine Front Commode
19th Century English Serpentine Front Commode

19th Century English Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty early 19th C English painted serpentine 3 drawer commode with a brushing slide and later

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany w/ Serpentine-Front
Antique Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany w/ Serpentine-Front

Antique Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany w/ Serpentine-Front

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An extraordinary rococo-style chest in mahogany with serpentine front in book-matched figured

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Burr Walnut Bevan Funnell Serpentine Fronted Side Table Chest of Drawers
Vintage Burr Walnut Bevan Funnell Serpentine Fronted Side Table Chest of Drawers

Vintage Burr Walnut Bevan Funnell Serpentine Fronted Side Table Chest of Drawers

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1960’s Serpentine fronted, Burr Walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Serpentine Fronted Commode
19th Century French Serpentine Fronted Commode

19th Century French Serpentine Fronted Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French parquetry inlaid commode with serpentine front. The commode boasts the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century Italian Marquetry Top Chest with Two Drawers and Serpentine Front
18th Century Italian Marquetry Top Chest with Two Drawers and Serpentine Front

18th Century Italian Marquetry Top Chest with Two Drawers and Serpentine Front

Located in Atlanta, GA

sides and the front. Two delicate drawers fill the body of this chest and open up with two brass ring

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode
18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode

18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century Swedish Rococo serpentine front commode with three drawers, below tapering to a

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Side-Chest with Shapely Serpentine Front, from the Turn of 18/19th C
French Side-Chest with Shapely Serpentine Front, from the Turn of 18/19th C

French Side-Chest with Shapely Serpentine Front, from the Turn of 18/19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

commode from France features a graceful serpentine shaped front and curvy sides, with rear being spread

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Regence Brass and Ormolu Mount Serpentine Front Commode
Regence Brass and Ormolu Mount Serpentine Front Commode

Regence Brass and Ormolu Mount Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Regence style, brass and ormolu mount commode with serpentine shape front and Spanish rouge marble

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode

German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Troy, NY

), serpentine front, on bun feet. Charming and very decorative with the red paint nicely distressed for a

Category

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

Materials

Oak, Softwood

18th Century Maltese Four Drawer Serpentine Front Commode
18th Century Maltese Four Drawer Serpentine Front Commode

18th Century Maltese Four Drawer Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th c. Italian 4 Drawer Serpentine Front Commode. The Commode is made of Burlwood with Fruitwood

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maltese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Fruitwood

18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode in Bleached Oak
18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode in Bleached Oak

18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode in Bleached Oak

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Late 18th Century French serpentine front commode. Beautiful craftsmanship from the region of

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Italian 1820s Serpentine Front Walnut Commode with Three Drawers
Italian 1820s Serpentine Front Walnut Commode with Three Drawers

Italian 1820s Serpentine Front Walnut Commode with Three Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut commode from circa 1820 with serpentine front and carved tapered feet. Introduce

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

An Important Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped Commode, 18th Century
An Important Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped Commode, 18th Century

An Important Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped Commode, 18th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Important Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped Kingwood Commode, 18th Century The moulded Rouge de

Category

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

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Continental Parquetry Inlaid Commode with Serpentine Front
18th Century Continental Parquetry Inlaid Commode with Serpentine Front

18th Century Continental Parquetry Inlaid Commode with Serpentine Front

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century continental parquetry inlaid commode with serpentine front, hoof feet, and 3 drawers.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode

Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode

Located in Troy, NY

Small Italian (Venice area) Rococo style Serpentine shaped commode, Walnut with thick Radica Veneer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Four-Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode
Art Deco Four-Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode

Art Deco Four-Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode

By Empire Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Company of Rockford, Illinois. Serpentine front is set off by canted front legs and brushed brass ribbon

Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Gilt Brass And Black Glass Serpentine Front Commode
A Gilt Brass And Black Glass Serpentine Front Commode

A Gilt Brass And Black Glass Serpentine Front Commode

Located in London, GB

worn patina bank of serpentine drawers. Having foliate scrolled mounts and decorative rosette handles

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Wooden Nightstand with Maple & Walnut Inlay, Serpentine Front, 1960
Italian Wooden Nightstand with Maple & Walnut Inlay, Serpentine Front, 1960

Italian Wooden Nightstand with Maple & Walnut Inlay, Serpentine Front, 1960

Located in Dallas, TX

European cabinetmaking. Crafted from richly toned wood, the piece features a graceful serpentine-shaped

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front

Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front

Located in Kastrup, DK

Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a

Category

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

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode
French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode

French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) serpentine shaped front commode with raised panel sides

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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Serpentine Front Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the serpentine front chest you’re looking for. Each serpentine front chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a serpentine front chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right serpentine front chest, those designed in Georgian, Louis XV and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made serpentine front chest over the years, but those crafted by Bevan Funnell Ltd., Empire Furniture and Hickory White are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Serpentine Front Chest?

Prices for a serpentine front chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $540 and can go as high as $72,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,252.

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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