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Chest of Drawers from the White Star Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany chest of drawers with slim ebonized trim and round metal handles from the infamous White
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Gustavian Inlaid Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with central inlaid star on a circular walnut background, arranged diamonds of elm either side. 3
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Elm

Pair of 19th century Swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers circa 1870. Hand painted top
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Restored Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brushed Steel Moldings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the chest. The drawers are equipped with double pull knobs and feature smooth gliding mechanisms
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& burl walnut chest of drawers with military history These are pretty much the finest quality chest of
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Georgian Walnut Tall Chest on Stand with Radial Star Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
upper case with a center small radial star inlay decoration over three fitted drawers over two long
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Handsome 18th Century English Oak Chest with Star Inlay, Dated 1730 Great Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 18th century English oak chest with star inlay, dated 1730. Great patina and color, lift
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair Syrian Hexadecagon Marquetry Chests
Located in Houston, TX
Damascus, 1920s or Earlier Monumental sixteen sided star shaped chests with sixteen drawers
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
features three graduated drawers with the bottom drawer inlaid with nautical star of satinwood and ebony
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
H 67.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mahogany, Maplewood, Olivewood ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu chests. The his and hers pair of three drawer
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

French Side-Chest with Shapely Serpentine Front, from the Turn of 18/19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised fruitwood side chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Dutch Satinwood Chest, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
houses three equal-length drawers with star-encrusted decoration and ebony handles. The legs are in
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Antique 19th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Satinwood Chest, 19th Century
19th Century Dutch Satinwood Chest, 19th Century
H 40.36 in W 41.93 in D 25.99 in
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Important richly inlaid chest of drawers with a display cabinet. Probably from the 2nd half of the
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Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
H 68.9 in W 51.97 in D 28.75 in
Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Geometric Pattern circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage freestanding chest or commode with 4 ( four ) drawers from various walnut veneers
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Curvy Serpentine Chest with Exceptional Marquetry and Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique chest from Italy, with curvy serpentine top and body, features a stunningly rhythmic
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
. Over three oyster veneered and holly banded drawers, each fitted with brass star backplates, tear drop
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Olive

Rare 17th Century Miniature William and Mary Walnut Table Top Chest, circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
long walnut veneered oak-lined drawers, each fitted with brass star backplates and bifurcated scroll
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Billy Haines Style Dark Walnut White Lacquered /Leather Cabinet/Chest Metal Leg
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Westport, CT
office star of 1930, William “Billy” Haines (1900 – 1973) went on to become one of the top designers and
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1840s Biedermeier Walnut Stands with Drawer, Door and Semi-Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
thanks to a brass star-shaped pull. A door placed below opens to reveal a convenient storage area. In
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Bespoke Cosulich Creation Gold Brass Black & White Side Tables/Nightstands, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern pair of two-drawer commodes or chests with Art Deco design, entirely handmade one of
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-18th Century Large English George III Geometric Front Five-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid-18th century large English chest of drawers with two cases and geometric carvings. This large
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
small proportions. Inlaid and cross banded with various exotic woods.  Star motif to the top surface
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maltese Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
H 31.25 in W 24.25 in D 16.3 in
18th Century French Régence Period Shapely Serpentine Commode w/Inlay & Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Régence period serpentine chest, with inlays and relief carved accents, from the 18th
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut His and Her Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
commodes. Each three drawer chest is raised by elegant lightly curved legs with fine pierced bronze foliate
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18thC French Provincial Serpentine Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1750 18thC French Provincial Walnut Commode with Serpentine Shaped Top, Drawers & Marquetry
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Antique 1750s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Monumental 17th Century Italian Sacristy Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed from chestnut with nine drawers and a sculpted apron. A truly impressive piece that will be the
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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut

Monumental 17th Century Italian Sacristy Commode
Monumental 17th Century Italian Sacristy Commode
H 42.25 in W 104.75 in D 23.38 in
Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, museum quality Maltese, Neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with ebonised
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Antique 18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Mirrored Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A mirrored glass top and front commode with three drawers adorned with star decoration. Beautiful
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Mirror

Mirrored Commode
Mirrored Commode
H 34.25 in W 51.5 in D 21.5 in
Provincial Empire Marble Top Commode, France, Circa:1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
hint at the look of a galaxy in a Star Trek episode.
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Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Fruitwood Marquetry and Parquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
three drawers over two cupboard doors opening to reveal a shelf, decorated throughout with trellis
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Fruitwood Commode, from the Piedmont Region
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers each decorated with wonderful fruitwood inlays in beautiful geometric patterns with impressive
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
alterations. A piece of great elegance and purity. Works in every environment. Stunning Star marquetry
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
cubbies and one small drawer. The doors slide easily and are in great condition. I also love the star
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Adams Style Marble-Top Curved Front Finely Detailed Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
-door serpentine cabinet depicting a maiden flowing into star-burst serpentine sides supporting a fine
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Chests/Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, tulipwood, and Sarrancolin marble chests/side tables. Each one door, three drawer chest is raised by fine
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1840 Chinese hand carved campaign chest
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Antique 1840s Chinese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black and Laconic Bar Cabinet Stern, in Style of Ethnic Minimalism
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Port Orchard, WA
brings good luck, according to not only Hutsul beliefs. The chest of drawers from the Stern collection
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Dresser of Buffet in Oak and Walnut
Located in Casteren, NL
panels. The cabinet has two wide doors and two drawers above. The drawers are flanked by carved lion
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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Dressers

Materials

Brass

19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
front with a star shape above and below a central circular viewing panel. Each section is separated by
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
H 87 in W 84.75 in D 20.75 in
Ello Credenza in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror with Pair Wall Mirrors
By Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Rock Star 1970's mirrored credenza floating chest of drawers designed by O. B. Solie for Ello as
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Television Media Cabinet Cupboard in Walnut
Located in GB
a Georgian figured walnut and boxwood inlaid chest of drawers, nicely antiqued with boxwood star
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Television Cupboard Stand Media Unit / Storage in Walnut
Located in GB
a Georgian figured walnut and boxwood inlaid chest of drawers, nicely antiqued with boxwood star
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique TV Media Cabinet Cupboard in Walnut
Located in GB
a Georgian figured walnut and boxwood inlaid chest of drawers, nicely antiqued with boxwood star
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique TV Media Cabinet Cupboard in Walnut
Antique TV Media Cabinet Cupboard in Walnut
H 16.54 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
item is composed of two segments: a liftable upper part, a chest with a row of three drawers, and a
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Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Paolo Buffa Vintage Pearwood, Glass and Brass Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
. Let's move on to describe the interior: the central door houses a very tall chest of drawers, with eight
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Unusual Form Pie Safe with Lantern Style Tins
Located in York County, PA
the size of a smallish jelly cupboard or chest of drawers. All told, a wonderful addition to any
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Antique 1840s American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Restauration Psyche Coiffeuse Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
England, particularly chests of drawers. Mahogany, con-sidered too heavy, was replaced by blond woods
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Modern Girih Treasure Chest Tall Cabinet in Satinwood Marquetry and Sycamore
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
LINLEY studio on Pimlico Road, inspiring the design of the spectacular Girih Treasure Chest. The Girih
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2010s British Cabinets

Materials

Gold Leaf

German Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
German Mahogany Chest of Drawers with compass star and rosewood cross-banding on top. Three quarter
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Ebony, Boxwood

German Mahogany Chest of Drawers
German Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 35.75 in D 22.5 in
Contemporary Chest of Drawers made in Walnut and Oak by Edward Johnson
Located in Bosham, GB
The contemporary ‘Centrum’ chest of drawers by Edward Johnson is made in walnut and oak. The walnut
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2010s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Oak

1960' John Widdicomb Mahagony Long Dresser with Brass Star Hardware
By John Widdicomb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
John Widdicomb large commode/dresser in extremely elegant design, enhanced with star- like bronze
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1960" John Widdicomb Tall Tambour Door Dresser with Star Like Handles
By John Widdicomb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant Robsjohn- Gibbings for Widdicomb dresser, with harmonica-folding doors, original star
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Superb 18th Century Oak Norfolk Chest with Excellent Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb 18th century (circa 1780) oak Norfolk chest with excellent patina. This chest consists
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Glamorous Bone Trim Wood Chest Dresser Cabinet- Deco Dorothy Draper Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
style stylish unique black painted wood with stylish ivory color bone molding trim chest dresser in
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Pair of Dresser, Transition Period 18th Century by Jacques Dautriche
By Jacques Dautriche
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
); L.147 cm (576.8 in); D. 60 cm (235.8 in) Stamp: J. Dautriche/JME (Jurande brand) on each chest
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Cherry Commode
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Louis XVI Cherry Commode The moulded cherry wood top features a star inlay of dark and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

French Louis XVI Cherry Commode
French Louis XVI Cherry Commode
H 35 in W 50.5 in D 25 in
18th Century Italian Walnut and Olivewood Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Miami, FL
splayed legs ending with bronze sabots; the top, drawers and sides similarly inlaid centering a star
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare and Unusual Austrian Spherical Commode on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Spherical cabinet with three drawers fitted with (later) bone pulls crowned with a disc shaped
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bone, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Pearwood, Walnut

18th Century Inlaid Italian Commode with Bombe Shape and Dutch Marquetry
Located in Nashville, TN
, profusely inlaid with Dutch floral marquetry and star bursts with fine cast gilt bronze handles and feet
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Marble Topped Marquetry Semanier
Located in Natchez, MS
panels around a central medallion which houses the bronze star pulls.  
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Star Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of star chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, all star chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 193 antique and vintage star chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Star chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of star chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Georgian and neoclassical star chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Many star chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but John Widdicomb, Maison Jansen and Baker Furniture Company produced popular star chest of drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Star Chest Of Drawers?

Star chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,285, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $377,368.

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.

Questions About Star Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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