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19th Century Sheraton Step Back Burled Mahogany Seven Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sheraton step back chest of drawers with three top drawers over four large drawers, Maine origin
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Tansu step chest / television storage cabinet. Purchased in Japan and shipped back in 2008
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome Chest of Drawers! What a stately presence for the master bedroom. The step-down
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 48.5 in W 49 in D 23 in
Diminutive Classical Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Austrian or Northern European classical chest of drawers having restrained architectural
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Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

Diminutive Classical Chest of Drawers
Diminutive Classical Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 33.25 in D 18 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large chest of five drawers has a lovely warm color and a strong grain pattern to the drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 48 in W 49.5 in D 22.5 in
French Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country rustic walnut chest of drawers with three drawers, column form styles, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

French Country Chest of Drawers
French Country Chest of Drawers
H 33.25 in W 47.25 in D 19.13 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a splendid three drawer chest with an interesting configuration of drawers. The top drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
H 37 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an attractive chest of drawers and what beautiful hand-cut dovetailed and pegged construction
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
Biedermeier Sémanier Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Biedermeier moment, architectural detailing shines in the seven-drawer Viggo chest of drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Wood

French Country Chest of Drawers, Whitewash
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country rustic chest of drawers in our whitewash driftwood finish with three drawers, column
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

French Country Chest of Drawers, Whitewash
French Country Chest of Drawers, Whitewash
H 33.25 in W 47.25 in D 19.13 in
French Country Chest of Drawers, Drift
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country rustic chest of drawers in our medium driftwood finish with three drawers, column
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

French Country Chest of Drawers, Drift
French Country Chest of Drawers, Drift
H 33.25 in W 47.25 in D 19.13 in
Pair of 1940s Chests of Drawers with Silver Plated Scroll Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Matching pair of four drawer chests with silver plated scroll hadware. Chests with rounded corners
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Louis-Philippe French 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
and bracket feet. Step into the realm of classic French elegance with this French Louis-Philippe
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a
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Antique 1830s English Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Carved Chest of Drawers from Belgium
Located in Houston, TX
Stepping into the world of Belgian craftsmanship, the Antique Carved Chest of Drawers epitomizes
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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Swedish biedermeier commode with
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Birch

Restored Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Walnut and Green Stain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with our beautifully restored chest of drawers, a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood

Italian Futurist chest of drawers in marble and wood, with iconographic inlay
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the world of Italian Futurism, where innovation and artistry converge to create a chest
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Vintage 1910s Italian Futurist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880. Elegant and fine quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Elegant Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step into history with our classic Biedermeier chest of drawers, originating from 1820 in South
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Chest Of Drawers in Mahogany and Thuja with Floral Inlays
Located in Ulm, DE
craftsmanship. A distinctive feature of this chest of drawers is the stepped top, creating a subtle visual
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Italian pony and leather bauole chest of drawers
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of sophisticated whimsy with this 1970s Italian chest of drawers, a captivating
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Vintage 1970s Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fur, Leather

Modern Milos Chest of Drawers Made With Oak, Beige Lacquer and Suede details
Located in Seroa, PT
chest of drawers with six drawer block, follows simple contemporary lines. With high standard finishes
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Suede, Oak, Lacquer

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Rhineland around 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of drawers Biedermeier, Rhineland around 1825 Applewood veneered, three-bay corpus with
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Fruitwood

Magnificent Inlaid Mixed Wood Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An exceptional quality antique chest of drawers finely hand crafted in Italy in the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Walnut

English Art Deco Quilted Maple Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb Art Deco quilted maple and walnut chest of four graduating drawers, with step form back
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

19th-Century American Classical Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our exquisite 19th-century tall chest of drawers, which has been skillfully
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Antique Late 19th Century English American Classical Commodes and Chests...

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Metal, Brass

Restored 1950s George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our exquisite pair of George III chest of drawers, originating from the
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Vintage 1950s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pine Three Step Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
Pine three step commode, the steps covered with gold tooled leather. It has the original mahogany
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Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Leather, Porcelain, Mahogany

Pine Three Step Commode
Pine Three Step Commode
H 27 in W 18.75 in D 27.5 in
Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Postmodern Italian chest of drawers
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Milano, IT
hidden within. We find 4 larger drawers at the bottom, while in others we find 3 small drawers. The feet
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Impressive Walnut Chest Of Five Drawers, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
smoothly and effortlessly. The whole chest is supported on stepped feet giving the whole chest a real
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers from Sweden painted in the gustavian taste. Stepped rectangular top's and canted corners, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Hamptons of Pall Mall, London 1930s
Located in London, GB
joints good liners all the drawers run smoothly, nicely stepped plinth and top the chest has been
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of Drawers “Bar” in Sycomore and Ebony by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Commode "Bar” six drawers This chest of drawers is made to receive 32 panels, 16 in sycamore with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl Petite Mahogany Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Petite mahogany chest of drawers or dresser with inset handles, fully incased with a stepped edge
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Conical Commode Chest of Drawers / shelve in the antique Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
drawers. About cantilevered profile cornice flat gypsum, stepped with oval cover plate. Solder head
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Late 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

Signed JP Ehalt Country French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
By J.P. Ehalt
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, very fine quality, fruitwood chest of drawers, featuring superior craftsmanship, superb
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, c1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage mid-century Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

19th century French Tall Cabinet Faux Chest of Drawers Louis XIV Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak tall cabinet faux chest of drawers Louis XIV style. ~Direct from France
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Georgian chest on chest in figured bookmatched flame mahogany having two short over
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
three larger drawers. The chest with a scalloped front, solid side panels and a larger stepped out base
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Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Walnut

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
H 58 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
Midcentury Gentlemen’s Chest with Hexagon Paneled Design and Brass Hardware
By Omega, Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
stepped back top portion of the cabinet and two full-width drawers below. The doors which are covered in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Restored 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Chest with Wrought Iron Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the iconic 1960s with our meticulously restored Mid-Century Modern wood chest of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Iron

George III Figured Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest Circa 1760s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
condition. superb colour & patina. Fluted canted corners to either side of the drawers , stepped moulded
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
painted finish, carved Greek Key frieze, two drawers and tapered legs. Step into the epitome of 19th
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Angus Ross Cabinet Tallboy Drawers
Located in London, GB
and textile collection. The cabinet has since been fitted to function as a tall boy chest of drawers
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1990s British Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak

Angus Ross Cabinet Tallboy Drawers
Angus Ross Cabinet Tallboy Drawers
H 74.81 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Superb Early 19th Century George III Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb early 19th century George III flame mahogany chest on chest, the upper section with a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Hepplewhite Grain Painted Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Country Hepplewhite four drawer chest in original red paint of New England origin dating from 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown American Colonial Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Pine

Curvy Deco Style Italian Three Drawer Parchment Covered Chest
Located in Troy, MI
a curved, stepped base on parchment-covered dowel legs. Drawers have rounded pulls. Unknown maker
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Inverted Front Commodes Chests
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Russian neoclassical style inverted front commodes or chests. These have to be seen to be
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
traditional Chapter One Highboy, this "Gentleman's Chest" version is step up in style and function. The open
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

A Very Fine Pair of Large 19th Century Bow Fronted Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
moulded top with stepped thumb moulded edge is raised over four graduated, panelled drawers, all with
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1880s Antique Provincial Light Walnut Commode with Inlaid Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time and enhance your living space with our extraordinary antique provincial commode
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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Two Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 18th century with two drawers and tapered legs. Step into the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Italian Empire Style 1890s Marble Top Four-Drawer Commode with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Empire style walnut commode from circa 1890 with black marble top, four drawers, column
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Early Georgian walnut tallboy with chevron banding c.1730
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
original brasses; unusual drawer arrangement, complex cross-grained mouldings and stepped bracket feet with
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Empire 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Gilt Busts
Located in Atlanta, GA
, carved giltwood female busts and bracket feet. Step into an era of refined elegance with this exquisite
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian 1830s Burl Walnut Commodes from Lombardi with Gray Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1830s burl walnut commodes from Lombardi with gray marble top, four drawers each
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut commode circa 1790 with three drawers, linear brass hardware
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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There is a range of step chest with drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique step chest with drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. We have 360 antique and vintage step chest with drawers in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of step chest with drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Step chest with drawers made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many step chest with drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but American of Martinsville, Atelier Duyi Han and Rowley Gallery produced popular step chest with drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Step Chest With Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,990, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $48,500 highest priced.

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 Step Chest With 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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