Italian Architectural Chest of Drawers in Ash
Located in Oirlo, LI
This Italian chest of drawers from the 1970s brings the quiet confidence of modernist design into
Ash
$24,991
H 51.58 in W 47.05 in D 24.81 in
Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
model of chest of drawers conceived as a cabinet piece with an architectural front intended to disguise
Cedar
$4,840
H 33.67 in W 59.06 in D 20.87 in
Minimal Italian 1950s Architectural Chest of Drawers in Wood and Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Italian 1950s Architectural Chest of Drawers in Wood and Brass
Brass
$13,328Sale Price|31% Off
H 35.04 in W 50.79 in D 20.08 in
Architectural 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
Located in London, GB
Austria, circa 1840 A rare early nineteenth century Biedermeier commode, of architectural form
Wood, Cherry
$2,950
H 32 in W 36 in D 18 in
Architectural Mid Century Cabinet Drawers ASKO Finland / Aalto Florence Knoll
By Alvar Aalto, Asko
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers. Very Architectural. Will need to confirm dimensions. Estimated presently. Condition: Overall
Wood
$6,050
H 35.44 in W 100.79 in D 24.02 in
Antique Pine Counter with Wrought Iron Panels, France, circa 1900
Located in TOURCOING, FR
substantial piece features a strong architectural presence, enhanced by a series of decorative wrought iron
Wrought Iron
$4,480 / item
H 30 in W 52 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Minimalist Drawers by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Design: Symmetrical floating drawer pedestals for a light, architectural feel Storage: Seven drawers with
Wood, Teak
Antique Architectural Biedemeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherry veneered pine. Architectural form with a front adorned with
Cherry
An architectural Italian 1950s four drawers commode
Located in London, GB
An amazing Italian architectural commode in chestnut and cherrywood finish. Beautiful details to
Cherry, Chestnut
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H 31.5 in W 32.25 in D 16 in
Vintage Fornasetti Style Chest Commode Cabinet Architectural Drawers Dresser
By Fornasetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Fornasetti Style three drawer chest. The building style windows and architectural trim are
Wood
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H 50.01 in W 24.02 in L 50.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Scene High Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Scene High Italian Chest of Drawers European
Wood
Swedish Architectural Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish architectural 3 drawer painted pine commode. 1820. Reference: 7849
Pine
Architectural 1920s French Oak Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
"secret storage compartment". All drawers glide easily to open. It is just a wonderfully handsome piece
Metal
Architectural Hand-Painted Commode in the Fornasetti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Architectural hand-painted commode in the Fornasetti Manner. This commode features six drawers.
Wood
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H 35.75 in W 30 in D 20 in
Bedroom Cabinets & Nightstands, 1960s Italian Walnut & Architectural Bronze
By Gio Ponti, Minoru Yamasaki
Located in Dallas, TX
two nightstands. Two of the cabinets have architectural bronze frames that encompass the front of the
Bronze
Architectural Diamond Front Dresser in the manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
. Exquisite lines are very reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan's work. Nine drawers provide ample storage space.
Walnut
An Austrian Biedermeier Architectural Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
this rare architectural or pyramid Biedermeier furniture was created by the highest level craftsmen
Cherry
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H 31.5 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized Architectural Conical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architectural conical chest of drawers, ebonized wood with brass lists and white opal glass in the
Wood
Pair of Architectural Mid-Century Modern Cerused Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Architectural Mid-Century Modern cerused chests of drawers or commodes.
Sold
H 240 in W 150 in D 150 in
Victorian Gazebo Cast Iron Garden Pavillion Architectural Shade Bandstand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning large Victorian style cast iron gazebo Perfect for the garden and to provide shade for drinks, socialising and hanging out Intricately cast with detailed work on ...
Iron
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H 21.25 in W 45.5 in D 18.25 in
Swedish 19th C. Empire Style Butler's Chest w/Nice Architectural Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sweden has been designed in Swedish Empire style with a wonderful architectural appearance that is
Wood
'Palladiana' Architectural Chest of Drawers by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in London, England
No. 5 / 10, 2018 Handsome architectural design in black on a white ground, the pattern applied by
Lacquer
Unique Architectural Chest by Eugene Schoen
By Eugene Schoen, Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in New York, NY
rosewood veneer, 6 drawers, with Schoen's signature non-hardware drawer pulls. Lower 4 drawers are sized
Architectural Credenza attributed to Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Storage & 4 Drawers. Architectural Base w/ Brass Sabots.
Unusual Architectural Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual, architectural mid-century chest of drawers in light mahogany, the 5 graduated drawer
Mahogany
Architectural Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Asheville, NC
A beautiful architectural figured walnut three drawer Biedermeier commode with shield escutcheon
Pine
Piero Fornasetti Architectural Theme Commode
Located in Bedford, NY
OF GREAT ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE. LITHOGRAPH LAMINATED SURFACE. THREE DRAWERS WITH MAGOGANY INTERIORS
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Commode of Architectural Form
Located in Santander, ES
Fine Biedermeier period commode of architectural form with Schinkel pediment (after the famous
Pair of Art Deco 1940 th Architectural Nightstands
Located in Boca Raton, FL
a pair of architectural Art Deco nightstands
Maple, Pine
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H 66.93 in W 23.63 in D 6.7 in
Vienna Postmodern Architectural Furniture 1983 by Architect Michael Wieser
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Vienna Postmodern architectural furniture, 1983 by Architect Michael Wieser, he made is
Wood
Antique Wooden Shelf With Bottom Drawers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Retro-Style wooden shelves with bottom drawers and wrought iron details. Upper shelves 13" deep.
Iron
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H 35.25 in W 68.5 in D 28.75 in
Antique French Painted Nine Drawer Louis XVI Style Chest, Architectural Detailin
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! A very unusual antique French Louis XVI style painted chest of drawers kitchen
Iron
Architectural walnut chest of drawers
Located in New York, NY
Elegant chest with three drawers. Handles run the lentgh of each drawer.
Walnut
20th Century Architectural Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
30-drawer chest made of fruitwood. Graduating size drawers from top to bottom and bottom to top. An
Wood
Piero Fornasetti Signed Architectural Chest, early 21st century
By Fornasetti
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Piero Fornasetti 1913-1988. Architectural chest, excellent condition, signed and dated. Measures
Wood
Italian Marquetry Commode Chest with Architectural Landscape Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
woods, complementing the strong architectural appearance of this handsome chest. The top of the
Sold
H 33 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in
Berlin Architectural Biedermeier Flame Birch Chest of Drawers with Ebony Inlay
Located in Charleston, SC
This 19th Century German Biedermeier chest with its classical architecture of doric pediments, and
Birch, Ebony
$12,950
H 29 in W 67 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article detailing the “Storage Wall”, George Nelson’s ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
Wood
Antique Empire Style Console Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Empire style mahogany console table with a marble top, circa 1900. With a rectangular grey and white marble top with slightly rounded front corners, a frieze drawer with a we...
Marble, Brass
$7,139
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
Wood
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Porcelain
Murano Glass Grande Flush Mount
Located in Austin, TX
Large flush mount made of hand-blown glass petals from Murano, Italy. This flower shaped fixture has frosted glass that emanates from a central finial. It has been newly wired to fit...
Murano Glass
$52,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 47 in D 19 in
A Pair of Vintage Gio Ponti Dressers For Singer& Sons Ca' 1950's
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of four drawer chests designed by Gio Ponti for Singer &Sons. Made in walnut ca' 1950's. Both signed.
Walnut
19th Century Italian Empire Giltwood Queen Bed, Frame Only
Located in Houston, TX
This listing is for bed frame only. Mattressm bedding and pillows not included and shown only for decorative purposes. A period Italian Empire queen bed beautifully carved with Neoc...
Mahogany
'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, England
For Maxalto Layered wood sides cut to reveal ebonised layers and dot details, with leather-fronted drawers and pulls (leather pulls replaced). This slender chest of drawers is a ...
Wood
Ado Chale style brutalist stone coffee table
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Ado Chale style brutalist stone coffee table.
Resin
English Regency Penwork Games Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Penwork games table with pedestal on four legs and wheeled feet, English, circa 1810.
Wood
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Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Wall Brackets. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian carved wood painted and gilt wall brackets with scrolled floral and tassel arms supporting upper shelf. Early 19th Century
Gold Leaf
Pair of Stilnovo wall lights, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Stilnovo wall lights, Italy 1960s
Metal, Aluminum
$30,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 85.04 in D 57.88 in
Guillerme & Chambron Dining Set with Round Table and 'Bridge Denis' Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lovely dining set designed by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, extendable round dining table, stained oak, France, 1960s This dining ta...
Fabric, Oak
Antique 16th century Spanish carved cabinet in oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 16th century / cabinet / oak / Rustic / Antique A stunning Spanish antique highboard or cabinet in warm oak wood with two doors from the 16th century. The cabinet has its o...
Oak
$3,357
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s.
Wood
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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