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19th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers With Marquetry Works, France circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
transitional chest of drawers offers lot of storage space. The one of a kind beige/ yellow marble plate with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Transitional Banded Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French antique, circa 1900, Transitional Louis XV - XVI style marble-top chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Transition Side Table Chest of Drawers Napoleon III Marquetry
Located in Berlin, DE
Transition side table chest of drawers Napoleon III marquetry Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round mirror
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century. The
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Early 20th Century Transition-Style Chest of Drawers from Maison Rinck
Located in NICE, FR
This Louis XV-transition-style chest of drawers from the early 20th century features two large
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Beautiful High Chest of Drawers / Chiffoniere, Louis XVI/Transition
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century beautiful high chest of drawers / Chiffoniere in Louis XVI / transition. Solid oak
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Transitional Marquetry Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding 19th century French marquetry chest of drawers from the period around 1870. Providing
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Magnificent French Transition Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent French transition chest, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, very elegant with a Brecht marble
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Magnificent French Transition Chest
Magnificent French Transition Chest
H 33.75 in W 47.25 in D 20.5 in
Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Moderne chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1940. This painted chest of drawers is painted a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
H 26.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so
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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
H 33.86 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers will make a great addition to the room! Classic
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Early 20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers from northern Sweden made during the transition time between the Gustavian and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
H 45.28 in W 48.43 in D 24.02 in
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 18th century Regence period kingwood commode stamped JME, 'Lardin'. The chest
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Miniature Striped-Maple Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
American, probably Boston or Salem, Massachusetts Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1785
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Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern Mid-Century Chest of Drawers of Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers made of Birch in Sweden. Chest of dawers has an espresso finish
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Émile Gallé "Chardons des Sables" Chest of Drawers
By Emile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
This "Chardons des Sables," or "Sand Thistle," multi-wood chest of drawers, by Émile Gallé, is a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI wood French Commode , Chest of Drawers , marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing small chest of drawers "SAUTEUSE," Transition style, SXIX, France. On marble Bréche d, Alep
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Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Dutch Colonial Stripped Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Colonial Stripped Oak Chest of Drawers features a tailored, no frills expression
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was hand-crafted from solid oak and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 18th-century English William and Mary oak chest of drawers epitomizes the timeless charm
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Oak

French Régence 18th Century Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
A wonderful piece of furniture, this fine 18th century French Régence commode or chest of drawers
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Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Wood

20th Century Side Table Chest of Drawers Napoleon III Marquetry
Located in Berlin, DE
Transition side table chest of drawers Napoleon III marquetry Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Louis XIV Petite Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Petite Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exhibits a charming rendition of
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers will make a great addition to any
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French 19th Century Transitional St. 'Perruquier' Chest, Stamped Henry Pannier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and high quality French 19th century Transitional st. Ormolu, Tulipwood, Charmwood
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Country French Louis XVI Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French Louis XVI Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was designed to store all the
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Transitional Style Mahogany, Marble and Ormolu Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality French 19th century Transitional style mahogany, marble and
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
is visible in Maggiolini's first works, namely rounded chests of drawers with high carved legs and
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, c1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Tambour Door Chest, crafted by the esteemed Bernhard Pedersen & Son in the 1960s. This magnificent piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

19th Century French Gothic Revival Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic revival commode ~ chest of drawers in stripped oak will make a fantastic
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Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Curved Regency period Commode Chest of drawers inlaid marble 18th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty little Regency period chest of drawers, curved on the front in inlaid native wood
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Large Commode Transition with Marquetry of Quartefeuille
Located in BARSAC, FR
crossbar. Our chest of drawers has the most representative and prestigious codes and patterns of the
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Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Kingwood Marble Top Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic French transition marble top chest with drawers features satinwood, kingwood, is
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Pair French Louis XV / XVI Transitional Style Chests w/ Inlay Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV / XVI Transitional Style Marquetry Commodes With Exotic Satinwood, Rosewood
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Queen Anne transitional to George I Burr and Figured Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
. Dents, dings and minor losses to bun feet and the chest overall. No keys. Very faint outline of earlier
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Transitional Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Transitional Painted Commode is fitted with three long drawers and has an antiqued painted
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Brass

Dutch Transitional Painted Commode
Dutch Transitional Painted Commode
H 34 in W 48.5 in D 21 in
Elegant French Transitional Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant, early 20th Century French Kingwood transitional parquetry commode. Having gilt bronze
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Elegant French Transitional Commode
Elegant French Transitional Commode
H 32 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Transitional Commode by RVLC
Located in London, GB
A fine Transitional (Louis XV/Louis XVI) ormolu-mounted Bois Clair commode by Roger van der Cruse
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Antique 1760s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Transitional Commode by RVLC
Transitional Commode by RVLC
H 34.75 in W 51 in D 24.75 in
Pair of Transitional Style Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Transitional Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani, After
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Transition Commode, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
Transition commode, France 1770. Exquisite satinwood and king wood veneer with delicate green
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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Transition Commode, France, 1770
Transition Commode, France, 1770
H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Transitional Marble Top Commode
Located in New Haven, CT
This exquisite Louis the XV/XVI Period transitional Kingwood three over two-drawer commode has an
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Transitional Marble Top Commode
Transitional Marble Top Commode
H 34 in W 51 in D 22.25 in
Pair of French 19th Century Transitional Style Chiffoniers Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and small scale pair of French 19th century Transitional st. tulipwood, charmwood
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Transitional Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a transitional Empire-Biedermeier satinwood and ebonized commode. This unusual blend of
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Antique 1840s Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Empire Transitional Commode
19th Century Empire Transitional Commode
H 34 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Transitional St. Walnut And Ormolu Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Transitional st. Walnut and Ormolu
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Transitional Mahogany Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, finely detailed transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style, mahogany inlaid chest of
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Transitional Painted Oak Dresser, Working White
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the French Louis XVI style, the transitional painted oak dresser has a herringbone pattern in
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Transitional Marquetry Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV-XVI transitional period commode with lovely marquetry in satinwood, rosewood and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Transition Style Between Two Commode, Amaranth, 19th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent transitional Louis XV, Louis XVI style chest of drawers from the 19th century. Very
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV/XVI Transitional Satinwood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Louis XV/XVI transitional period commode is satinwood and serpentine in form standing on elegant
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis XV/XVI Transitional Satinwood Commode
Louis XV/XVI Transitional Satinwood Commode
H 34.26 in W 51.19 in D 28.75 in
French 18th Century Transitional Period Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Transitional period commode of exceptional quality in tulipwood and amaranth inlaid with
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Antique 1760s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tulipwood

Pair of 19th Century Transitional Pillar Commodes/ Side Tables, France Ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
. PLEASE NOTE: we do also have the matching chest of drawers - Ref. ID: LU1553230720682. If you are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Louis XV / XVI Transitional Style Commode
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV / XVI transitional style four-drawer marquetry-veneered commode with gilt brass
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome mid 19th century French Transitional st. mahogany commode/secretary. The commode
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Style Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style, three drawer commode d'apparat. Extensively inlaid
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Transitional Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century transitional style marquetry commode with three drawers. The set is topped with a
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Transitional Commodes with Marble Tops
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very stylish and complementary pair of Louis XV/XVI transitional period commodes, each
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Transitional Style Commode, Signed Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Transitional st. mahogany, kingwood, ormolu and marble three drawer
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV/XVI Transitional Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode by Ohneberg
By Martin Ohneberg
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Stamped Stumpff and Ohneberg. The shaped, eared breccia marble top above two drawers with
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Commode Marquetry and Bronze Transition Louis XV Louis XVI
By Maison Soubrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV, louis XVI transition style chest of drawers, marble top marquetry and bronze stamped
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Transitional Chests Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of transitional chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique transitional chests of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and marble. There are all kinds of transitional chests of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of transitional chests of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Louis XV and Neoclassical transitional chests of drawers are of considerable interest. Transitional chests of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Macret, Albert Gouverneur and Hooker Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much are Transitional Chests Of Drawers?

Transitional chests of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,900, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $364,636.

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 Transitional Chests 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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