ANTIQUE 1904 ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD CHEST OF DRAWERS MADE BY HARRiS LEBUS
By Harris Lebus
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A beautifully crafted 1904 Arts & Crafts chest of drawers by renowned London makers Harris Lebus, celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship and commitment ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers from Lebus, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak chest of drawers from Lebus from the Link Range Featuring 3 drawers
Teak
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
1960s Lebus ‘Link’ Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus was a furniture manufacturer and wholesaler based in the East End of London with a factory in Tottenham.
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 30.71 in D 15.36 in
British Midcentury Oak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A midcentury oak tallboy chest of drawers from Lebus With six drawers for ample storage Featuring wooden square cup handles - which are very Scandinavian in style This piece stand...
Oak
Sold
H 40 in W 40 in D 21 in
Harris Lebus an Arts & Crafts Oak Chest of Drawers with Brass Ring Pull Handles
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus. Tottenham. London. An English Arts and Crafts oak chest of two over three drawers with brass and steel ring pull handles, and stamped registered design numbers to the...
Oak
Art Deco Golden Oak Chest of Drawers by Lebus
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Golden Oak Chest of Drawers by Lebus This is a Classic piece of Oak Furniture from the 1930/40 Art Deco period, the chest has a slight curve to the top with a moulded edg...
Oak
Mid Century Graduated Chest of Drawers by Lebus
By Harris Lebus
Located in Tarleton, GB
Graduated Harry Lebus Link Chest of Drawers Discover the timeless elegance of an original graduated chest of drawers by the renowned designer Harry Lebus, a prized piece that is p...
Bakelite, Teak
Midcentury Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers Harris Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage Danish style teak tallboy / chest of drawers for sale. Made probably in London by Harris Lebus in the 1960s, this piece is of an outstanding quality and fabulous design.
Teak
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H 32.88 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Vintage Lebus Oak War Department Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
1950’s 5 drawer chest by Lebus Furniture for the War Department, UK. Oak construction throughout with 2 short drawers over 3 larger ones below.
Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 30.12 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Retro Oak Chest Of Drawers By Harris Lebus Furniture, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A stylish chest of drawers in light Oak made by Lebus Furniture. A stunning piece of vintage and mid century furniture in a 3 drawer chest by Lebus furniture.
Metal
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H 29.14 in W 36.82 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Oak Dressing Table, Dresser Chest Of Drawers By Lebus, 60s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This Harris Lebus chest of drawers is a stunning vintage piece that will add a touch of retro style to any room.
Metal
Dark Teak Dresser from Lebus, 1960s
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Midcentury chest of drawers - Manufactured by Lebus - Made from dark teak and dark teak veneer.
Teak
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany satinwood crossbanded rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above two short and two long cockbeed...
Other
1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - Minor signs of use
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
Teak
1960's Danish Teak Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Danish vintage teak chest of drawers. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, it is a very practical s...
Teak
$1,431
H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Teak Chest of Drawers, Scandinavian Modern Dresser, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant mid-century modern chest of drawers in warm teak veneer, dating from the 1960s. The piece features a clean Scandinavian silhouette with six spacious drawers, sculpted recesse...
Teak
$818
H 20.87 in W 34.85 in D 12.01 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Sideboard / Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Beautiful Danish mid century modern sideboard from the 1960s, crafted in teak with a warm, natural grain and elegant proportions. The piece stands on slender tapered legs and feature...
Teak
$1,832
H 26.78 in W 15.36 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Danish Wood Chest of Drawers Attributed to Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A Danish four-drawer chest of drawers in the style of Brouer Møbelfabrik, dating to the 1960s. The compact case is finished in richly figured wood, with the grain allowed to run cont...
Wood
$1,019
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 11.82 in
1960s Mid century design scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers - Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Carefully refurbished - minor signs of use - very good condition jr
Wood, Teak
$905
H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 13.78 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen — 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This beautiful chest of drawers was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in the 1960s. It has three drawers with distinctive round carved teak handles — a bold and sculptural detail that ma...
Teak
Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest is designed in the Federal or Sheraton style, often featuring straight lines and delicate proportions. The chest with four graduated drawers with well cast brass hardware f...
Brass
Danish Teak Low Chest with Four Drawers, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Elegant low chest of drawers from Denmark, designed in the 1960s. Made of dark teak and fitted with four long, spacious drawers. The integrated recessed handles enhance the clean, mi...
Teak
Vintage 1960s Teak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers, Denmark
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A classic Danish tallboy chest from the 1960s, crafted in warm teak with a beautiful natural grain. The six spacious drawers are fitted with elegant curved solid teak handles that ar...
Teak
$2,352Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 18.12 in
Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, English, Bedroom, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor's chest of drawers. An English, mahogany four drawer bedroom chest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A delightful late 19th century example off...
Brass
$1,235
H 25.6 in W 33.6 in D 20.5 in
Teak 3 Drawer Dresser Chest on Tapered Legs Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This clean-lined chest features three smooth-sliding drawers set on round tapered legs. A balance of utility and classic Scandinavian proportions defines this Mid-Century Modern 1960...
Teak
$1,995
H 30 in W 19 in D 43.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Teak Dresser Dovetailed Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
A medium sized teak mid century dresser with sculpted handles and imported from Denmark. Four wide dovetailed drawers, with tapered legs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor mar...
Teak
$2,557
H 38 in W 36.03 in D 17.92 in
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A particularly well-crafted early 20th-century English Edwardian chest of drawers, constructed in richly figured oak and distinguished by its elegant raised gallery, original brass h...
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
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
Brass
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut and Oak, Nine Drawers, USA, 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern dresser made of walnut and oak wood. It looks like has 12 drawers but it is a nine drawer dresser. Just a really cool detail. Also, the combination of two differen...
Oak, Walnut
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...
Wool, Teak
$1,400
H 29.25 in W 36.13 in D 18 in
Danish Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern dresser chest in teak designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, circa 1960's. This unique low profile chest of drawers is perfect to use as an entryway ...
Teak
$6,500
H 28.25 in W 78 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Refinished
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal dining table By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning book-matched walnut top, with chrome slab pedestals. Measure...
Chrome
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 73 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Oversized Antique Mahogany 10-Drawer Lingerie Chest C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique lingerie chest, crafted from mahogany, featuring a tall and slender profile. This chest is designed with ten individual drawers, each fitted with decorative bras...
Mahogany
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which opens to reveal divided storage spaces, over three deep storage drawers. Selling in...
Teak
$2,500
H 46 in W 65 in D 19 in
Michael Vermillion for Restoration Hardware Mission Style Chest Golden Oak Cedar
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Restoration Hardware designer Michael Vermillion, this mission style cabinet evokes a classical feel with modern construction. Made primarily of a beautiful warmly finish...
Iron
$5,200
H 34.25 in W 51.38 in D 23.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Commode with Mahogany & Pink Marble
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant mahogany & pink marble commode from France, 19th century, in the Louis XVI style that easily fits with Empire and transitional tastes that value noble materials. The t...
Marble, Brass
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, early 19th century. With a rectangular two board top, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers all with cock beaded moldings and brass hard...
Brass
Pair of Benches by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elm S35 modular benches by Pierre Chapo. Made in France circa 1960s.
Elm
$6,500
H 36.5 in W 51 in D 25 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality early 19th century antique French Empire mahogany marble top commode, with Neo-Classical ormolu mounts, circa 1810. The commode is of the finest quality, the top is ma...
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers with three over two over four graduated drawers. The crown moulding with fluted band...
Brass
$1,895
H 22.5 in W 25 in D 20 in
Merton L. Gershun Pyramid Tier Side Table for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Wood, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Produced in Denmark in the 1960s, this elegant mid-century chest of drawers is crafted in beautifully grained rosewood. The striking veneer features a rich, vibrant grain pattern tha...
Rosewood
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.