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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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
$2,356Sale 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
$2,562
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
$2,864Sale Price|30% Off
H 75.6 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers Elegant
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – a beautifully crafted piece that has been historically restored to a high standard. This lovely chest featur...
Wood
19th Century Hungarian Ash Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century chest of drawers from England, made from Hungarian Ash wood. The wood gives the entire piece almost a glowing look in the light - there is so much movement in the grain...
Ash
$3,183
H 31.3 in W 36.03 in D 20.28 in
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Golden Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th-century English chest of drawers, finely crafted from golden oak and distinguished by its beautifully figured timber, decorative brass hardware and well-balance...
Brass
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Ash Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th-century English chest of drawers, finely crafted from ash and distinguished by its beautifully figured timber, warm honey tones and restrained traditional desig...
Brass
$3,566
H 40.95 in W 41.34 in D 20.67 in
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Edwardian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th-century English Edwardian chest of drawers, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its practical two-over-three drawer arrangement, substantial plinth bas...
Oak
Antique English Country Pine Chest of Drawers 5 Drawer Dresser c1920
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Country Pine Chest of Drawers 5 Drawer Dresser c1920. Direct from England, a charming antique English country pine chest of drawers, showcasing beautiful warm pine w...
Pine
$4,810
H 38.78 in W 42.13 in D 19.89 in
Fine 19th Century Antique English Figured Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional 19th-century English Victorian chest of drawers, finely crafted from beautifully figured pitch pine and distinguished by its striking natural grain, traditional two-ov...
Brass
$2,386Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.59 in W 52.37 in D 16.54 in
Antique quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany chest of drawers Mawer & Stephenson
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany chest of drawers by quality makers 'Mawer & Stephenson'. Concealed secret drawer behind the top right drawer. This is a lovely ches...
Wood
$1,742
H 28.55 in W 17.72 in D 12.41 in
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming and beautifully proportioned early 20th-century English chest of drawers, finely constructed in mahogany and particularly desirable for its compact proportions and generou...
Brass
Large Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique Victorian chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of superb quality, it is extremely well ...
Wood
$7,330Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.04 in W 26.97 in D 18.9 in
Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banker's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy in Aesthetic Period taste by Maple & Co, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Exceptional craftsman...
Oak
$2,029
H 32.09 in W 36.03 in D 17.33 in
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and beautifully proportioned early 20th-century English Edwardian chest of drawers, finely constructed in oak and combining generous storage with elegant, understated peri...
Oak
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
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
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
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
$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
Forged Steel Chaise Longue
Located in Chireno, TX
Forged steel chaise longue, adorned in brass detail. Sold with newly-made tie-on upholstered cushion in antique hand-loomed French thistle and natural canvas. All listed measurements...
Brass, Steel
American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., American, four drawer miniature chest with Sheraton style pulls, on scalloped blocked feet. This attractive salesman sample is characterful with a lovely deep aged cherry co...
Wood, Cherry
$1,334Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.89 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers – Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers – Quality A charming 19th-century Victorian pine chest of drawers that displays lovely age, colour, and patina; it's full of cha...
Wood, Pine
$530Sale Price|50% Off
H 38.98 in W 36.62 in D 20.08 in
Georgian Mahogany Two over three Five drawer Chest
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Georgian Mahogany Two over three Five drawer Chest. Late 18th Century George III, graduated drawers. Overall good condition some surface scratches to the top inline with its age, ver...
Mahogany
Horton Dark Red Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Horton Dark Red with all structure in stoneware in glazed finish.
Sandstone
$2,239Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 45.67 in D 20.87 in
Georgian English Mahogany Commode Secretaire, 1816
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Important English commode secretary from the Georgian period with three large drawers. The upper part simulating two drawers is made of a flap which forms the work table covered with...
Wood
Antique British Edwardian Chest of Drawers, 1900s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Edwardian mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1900s They have four drawers brass handles. The matching wardrobe and dressing table are listed for sale separately.
Walnut
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Wenge Wood Serving Tray Made in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Dansk exotic teak and wenge wood round serving tray with beautiful counterbalanced design, by renowned Danish designer, Jens Quistgaard. Engraved hallmark on bottom of tray. Denmark
Teak, Wenge
Raoul Ubac - Rythm - Original Woodcut
By Raoul Ubac
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Raoul Ubac - Rythm - Original Woodcut Title: Rythm Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm Revue Art de France The painter-sculptor Raoul Ubac was born in 1910 in Malmédy (Ardennes, Belgium). He wen...
Woodcut
Liberty & Co Oak Dresser
By Leonard Wyburd
Located in Haywards Heath England, GB
Arts & Crafts dresser “The Cullodon” in fumed oak, the upper section with single leaded glass door, the top overhanging, the base with angled sides, two cupboards and a drawer, m...
Steel
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.