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Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian 1840s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest With Faux Marble Top.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 17.72 in
Faux Painted Six-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Faux painted six-drawer chest is painted to simulate croch mahogany. The stiles have fluted
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Antique 1810s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Painted Five Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English painted bowfront chest of drawers with wooden handles. Chest features two
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Eastern European Painted Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Eastern European painted three drawer chest, the top with two square panels , each with ring of
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Antique Early 1900s Romanian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Painted French 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Painted French 5 Drawer Chest with Swedish style distressed finish
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Antique 19th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th century French 4 drawer painted chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Imported from France, this beautiful 19th century painted four drawer chest is the perfect
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th century Painted Chest Of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century Swedish three drawer chest with carved dentil moldings, canted corners
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Faux Painted Three Drawer European Commode/Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This faux painted commode/chest has faux grain throughout. The top has a deep molded edge. The
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Antique 1840s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
This classic Swedish style three drawer
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th C Painted French Three Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this three drawer chest dates from approximately 1900. Original hardware, carved
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modern Hand-Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Side Drawer Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Modern Hand-Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Side Drawers Cabinet in very good vintage condition
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Late 20th Century American Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest from circa 1860 with three drawers, light gray painted finish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 36.2 in D 17.7 in
Antique Hand Painted Two Drawer Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical style hand painted two drawer Italian chest with faux marble top. Each drawer
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted
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Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Period Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare period Gustavian chest of drawers in remarkable condition. Very well-crafted, layers of paint
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th Century Three Drawer Hand Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elaborately hand-painted mid 18th century circa. 1750 three drawers Italian chest. The chest
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Large Faux Bamboo Green Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers, commode or dresser. This four drawer faux bamboo
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Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted Mifnight Blue
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian dresser renovated to highest standard and painted in midnight blue. Fine moldings around
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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Black Painted Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 32.75 in W 34.75 in D 19.5 in
Faux Bamboo Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Caning
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted
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Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Italian Nicely Painted Two-Drawer Side Chest, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer painted wood side chest from the 19th century. This antique petite
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century, with marbleized top, gray
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.1 in W 42.5 in D 17.9 in
Vintage Green Painted Three Drawer Chest or Commode Made In Italy
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a very attractive Italian three draw chest of drawers or commode with a beautiful painted
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 35.75 in D 18 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
painted three-drawer chest circa 1880 will bring an undeniable touch of elegance to any home, placed in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian style three-drawer painted wood chest with carved dentil molding and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.25 in W 33.75 in D 17.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers, carved
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.75 in W 33 in D 18.6 in
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Folk Art and Lower Drawer
Located in Northport, MI
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Motifs and Lower Drawer
A richly decorative
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 45 in D 21 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Gray Painted Two Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers from the 19th century with light gray paint, two drawers
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.8 in W 33.8 in D 17.7 in
Early 19th Century Serpentine Danish Four-Drawer Painted Grayish White Chest
Located in Houston, TX
This is a very well made heavy oak chest from the early 19th century. It's very well constructed. I
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Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
H 39.75 in W 50.5 in D 24.75 in
Late 18th C. Painted and Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this elegant painted chest of drawers in an entry way or living room. Crafted in France, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Venetian Foliage Painted Four Drawer Commode / Chest with Tapered Legs, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted four drawer commode / chest with original brass knobs, and
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 49.25 in D 22.75 in
ORIGINAL PAiNT SINGLE DRAWER STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST IDEAL AS TOYS OR TV STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1930's hand painted storage trunk or chest with full sized single drawer
Please note the delivery
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
H 20.48 in W 34.26 in D 16.74 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with three drawers, raised
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 18.25 in
Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 41.25 in D 19.5 in
Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Three Drawer Chest with Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style gray painted chest from circa 1890 with three drawers, reeded
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 33.25 in D 17.5 in
Gustavian Style Swedish Light Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style light grey painted chest from the 20th century with three drawers, floral
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with Greek Key frieze
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.25 in W 41.25 in D 16.5 in
Danish 1790s Louis XVI Period Painted & Carved Demilune Two-Drawer Chest LiL
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish Louis XVI period painted wood demi-lune chest of drawers from the late 18th century, with
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 16.75 in
French Cute-Size 4-Drawer Chest w/Faux Marble Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
French carved and painted wood commode with faux marble top. This vintage chest from France has a
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Painted Two Drawer Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th century French painted pine bonbe front two drawer commode with good distressed paint
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
American Classic Painted 4 Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers from Maine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Late 19th century painted pine chest of drawers having 4 drawers with charming painted scenes on
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Antique 19th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 32.5 in W 41.75 in D 19 in
English 1860s Painted Wood Five-Drawer Chest with Turnip Feet and Wooden Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood chest from the mid-19th century, with five graduating drawers, turnip feet
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 40.75 in D 20.5 in
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Victorian Apothecary Military Campaign four drawer brass bound chest finished with tooled
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
18th Century Louis XVI Carved & Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or a living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 37.5 in W 55.5 in D 25.25 in
English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted two over three drawer chest, with gallery surrounding the top, drawers with
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Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Black and Orange Painted 3-Drawer Chest with Beveled Front Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco style black and orange lacquered 3-drawer chest with beveled front legs and bronze sabots
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Venetian Painted 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming, hand-painted, Venetian, Bombay shaped commode with original gilded bronze hardware.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian Painted Two-Drawer Rococo Commode
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Rococo manner painted white commode. The shapely chest comprises two-drawers with
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
A Petite Pair of English Four Drawer Panel-Front Chests (2.5 Ft. Wide)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of petite, painted-wood, four-drawer chests from the mid 20th century. These
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Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Faux Bamboo Three Drawer Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this very sturdy chest of drawers. This three drawer faux bamboo chest has been
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21st Century and Contemporary European British Colonial Commodes and Che...
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Four Drawer Yew Wood Bowfront Bachelors Chest or Commode from Hickory Chair Furniture
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Chinese Vintage Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilded Calligraphy and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawer and brass hardware. Created in China during the midcentury period, this wedding chest showcases a
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 21.5 in W 19 in D 14 in
Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Grain Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers, missing inlay on some knobs, beautiful grain
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint, Wood
18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique early American country single drawer lift-top faux grain painted blanket chest
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 48.5 in D 19 in
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Painted Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the painted drawer chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A painted drawer chest — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 451 variations of the antique or vintage painted drawer chest you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the painted drawer chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted drawer chest, designed in the Neoclassical, Louis XVI or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one painted drawer chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Jonathan Adler and Kittinger produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Painted Drawer Chest?
Prices for a painted drawer chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $525 and can go as high as $38,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,400.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Painted Drawer Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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