Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An exceptional C.1940s northern Italian parchment/vellum chest of drawers. A total of four drawers
Leather, Hardwood
$8,900
H 28.75 in W 44.89 in D 20.08 in
Crème Vellum Chest of Drawers w. Brass Details by Aldo Tura - Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
goatskin parchment with refined brass detailing. Age related wear and usage marks. This chest of drawers
Brass
Custom Vellum Nightstands, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom real vellum-covered bedside tables, each having two drawers and a lower shelf
Wood
Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Bedside
Located in London, GB
An exceptional C.1940s northern Italian parchment/vellum bedside cabinet. It features two drawers
Leather, Hardwood
$3,295 / set
H 19.25 in W 30.18 in D 19 in
Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood
Located in Peabody, MA
of 19th century lacquered leather (vellum) linen chests of subtly varied hue. As displayed
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
A Period 1950s Jacques Adnet Style Vellum Chest of Drawers
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
1950. The vellum has a great color and patination and has acquired a lovely feel.
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 52.37 in D 22.05 in
Italian Vintage Chest of Drawers in Vellum by Valzania, 1940
By Valzania, Marcello Piacentini
Located in Belgium, Brussels
Vintage chest of drawers in parchment paper attributed to Piacentini, manufactured by Valzania
Parchment Paper
Pair of Leather and Vellum Commodes
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Leather and Vellum Commodes with Shelved Interiors. In the Manner of Jacques Adnet
Wood, Leather
Silk Lined Mandarin Vestment Chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Silk lined vellum covered Mandarin vestment chest with bronze lifting handles, circa 1860.
Sold
H 32 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Italian Petite Four Stacked Drawer Chest w/Embossed Vellum Front & Brass Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian chest with embossed vellum drawer fronts, from the mid 20th century. This vintage chest
Wood
1930s Jacques Adnet Vellum Bar Cabinet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
Vellum covered bar cabinet lined in beech wood by Jacques Adnet, circa 1935. A towering figure in
Leather, Wood, Beech
Pair of Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Bedsides
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of C.1940s northern Italian parchment/vellum bedside cabinets. each features
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 35.88 in W 38 in D 21.5 in
Exceptional Parchment Serpentine Front Chest in the Style of Samuel Marx
By Samuel Marx
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture designer Samuel Marx (1885-1964). Vellum parchment over hardwood, with marbleized paper lining the
Hardwood, Vellum
Sold
H 18.51 in W 48.23 in D 35.63 in
Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a gigantic antique shop's display chest. An English, vellum and oak bound decorative trunk
Animal Skin, Oak
Unique Vellum Chest on Stand by Robert Adam
Located in London, London
Unique Vellum Chest on Stand by Robert Adam By perhaps our favorite contemporary
A vellum chest on stand
Located in London, GB
A one off 20th century modern designed vellum chest on stand by a Devon cabinetmaker.
Oak
Italian Vellum Drawers - In the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Italian Vellum Chest of Drawers with Shagreen Handles & Legs - in the style of Gio Ponti.
Patricia Vellum and Wood Lingerie Chest
Located in New York, NY
"Patricia" Lingerie Chest of Drawers 8 Drawers with English Vellum on Drawer Fronts
English Oak 6 Drawer Chest with Fish Scale Vellum Fronts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome English Oak 6 drawer chest with hand cut Fish Scale Vellum fronts. To see
Oak
Sold
H 40 in W 75.5 in D 18 in
Italian Art Deco Vellum Sideboard in the Style of Guglielmo Ulrich c1935
Located in London, GB
An unusual Italian Art Deco vellum & rosewood commode attributable to the celebrated Italian
Walnut, Rosewood
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,529 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,428 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$9,040 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$13,494Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 94.49 in D 24.41 in
Large Italian Deco/Modernist Vellum Sideboard
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A very large and striking ebonised Italian sideboard with vellum clad doors. Beautifully constructed with three lockable compartments, each with one interior shelf. Believed to...
Parchment Paper
$8,119
H 95.67 in W 50.01 in D 19.69 in
Stylish Black Painted Edwardian Glazed Bookcase or Buffet with Original Glass
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A statement piece that will make an impact in most settings. Beautiful old glass doors.
Softwood
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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