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Stylish Pair of Large Commodes, Gray/Silver with White Lacquer
Stylish Pair of Large Commodes, Gray/Silver with White Lacquer

Stylish Pair of Large Commodes, Gray/Silver with White Lacquer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Gray/silver wash on the exposed wood frames, graduating drawers in shiny white Lacquer. Press mechanism open the drawers.

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A White Lacquered Raffia Covered Double Commode by Baker
A White Lacquered Raffia Covered Double Commode by Baker

A White Lacquered Raffia Covered Double Commode by Baker

Located in North Miami, FL

Hollywood regency style with fabulous nickel plated fixtures. This raffia covered piece with six deep drawers will make a great addition to any high-end decor.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Louis the XV Style French Provincial White Lacquered Double Commode
Louis the XV Style French Provincial White Lacquered Double Commode

Louis the XV Style French Provincial White Lacquered Double Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

Louis the XV style French Provincial white lacquered double commode. This fine custom quality commode sits on Louis XV style feet supporting a pair of double serpentine front commode...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of White Lacquered Commodes by the Charak Modern Company
Pair of White Lacquered Commodes by the Charak Modern Company

Pair of White Lacquered Commodes by the Charak Modern Company

Located in New York, NY

Silver leaf detailing with nickled hardware. Dated 1941 on the label. Can be sold individually for $4,500 each.

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Veneer and Chrome Nightstands for Dillingham
Pair of Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Veneer and Chrome Nightstands for Dillingham

Pair of Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Veneer and Chrome Nightstands for Dillingham

By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of nightstands designed by Pierre Cardin and manufactured by Dillingham, France. Made of wood with white lacquered veneer outer shell and chrome accents, the doors open revealin...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Kittinger Oversized Chest with Greek Key Handles, Pair
Kittinger Oversized Chest with Greek Key Handles, Pair

Kittinger Oversized Chest with Greek Key Handles, Pair

By Kittinger

Located in Astoria, NY

Completely restored and lacquered black with white lacquered highlights. Chest has three large drawers each.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Black Lacquer White Marble Top French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Dresser
Black Lacquer White Marble Top French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Dresser

Black Lacquer White Marble Top French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Beautiful painted ebonized black laqcuer case and nice white marble top. The piece measures 40 wide x 17 deep x 29 tall. Good used condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair chests Frances Elkins
Pair chests Frances Elkins

Pair chests Frances Elkins

Located in Westport, CT

Pair Black and white Lacquer Frances Elkins petite Chests

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair Edmond Spence Chests
Pair Edmond Spence Chests

Pair Edmond Spence Chests

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Westport, CT

Circa 1950's Edmond Spence, Dark walnut and off white Lacquered petite Chest,end table all restored and hand finished,

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tommi Parzinger Sideboard / Chest White Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Sideboard / Chest White Lacquer

Tommi Parzinger Sideboard / Chest White Lacquer

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Westport, CT

Tommi Parzinger white lacquer sideboard / chest with polished nickel swing pulls, white glass top panels, drawers lined in brown felt with dark walnut base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco 1940s Cream Italian Parchment and Black Lacquer 3 Large Drawer Commode
Art Deco 1940s Cream Italian Parchment and Black Lacquer 3 Large Drawer Commode

Art Deco 1940s Cream Italian Parchment and Black Lacquer 3 Large Drawer Commode

Located in London, GB

A rare and beautiful Italian 1940s Art Deco cream parchment and black lacquer commode with 3 large drawers standing on 4 wooden feet. The drawers each have a lock.    

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Parchment Paper, Lacquer

Pair of Sligh Midcentury Chests
Pair of Sligh Midcentury Chests

Pair of Sligh Midcentury Chests

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of Sligh chests is newly refinished and lacquered in white.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Landstrom Chests
A Pair of Landstrom Chests

A Pair of Landstrom Chests

By Landstrom Furniture

Located in New York, NY

A pair of sleek chests in white lacquer composed of four drawers raised on fabulous tapered legs.

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest of Drawers by  John Stuart.
Chest of Drawers by  John Stuart.

Chest of Drawers by John Stuart.

Located in Miami, FL

Chic white lacquered and brass accents chest of 6 drawers by John Stuart.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American 5-drawer campaign style chest
American 5-drawer campaign style chest

American 5-drawer campaign style chest

Located in New York, NY

An American white lacquered campaign style chest with 5 drawers, each having recessed brass pulls and raised edge detail on frame; supported by square brass base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American 7-drawer campaign style chest
American 7-drawer campaign style chest

American 7-drawer campaign style chest

Located in New York, NY

An American white lacquered campaign style chest with 7 drawers, each having recessed brass pulls and raised edge detail on frame; supported by square brass base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tommi Parzinger Double Commode or Chest
Tommi Parzinger Double Commode or Chest

Tommi Parzinger Double Commode or Chest

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

A mid-20th century modern white lacquered double chest designed by Tommi Parzinger.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Jewelry Chest in White Lacquer
Jewelry Chest in White Lacquer

Jewelry Chest in White Lacquer

Located in New York, NY

Adorable miniature jewelry chest, finished in fresh white lacquer. The left side features three drawers, with chrome pulls, the right with a hinged door concealing a compartment with...

Category

20th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Steel

Pair of small cream black lacquer brass commodes by J.C. Mahey 1970s
Pair of small cream black lacquer brass commodes by J.C. Mahey 1970s

Pair of small cream black lacquer brass commodes by J.C. Mahey 1970s

By Roche Bobois, Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

These twin small chest of drawers in a beautiful cream and black lacquer could serve spacious nightstands in a bedroom, sturdy end tables in a living room or office, or as small comm...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian white lacquared wood nightstands, 1960s
Italian white lacquared wood nightstands, 1960s

Italian white lacquared wood nightstands, 1960s

By Dino Gavina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian white lacquared wood nightstands, 1960s The lacquer is in very good conditions and the white give elegance and style in every ambient. The top have a Cristal a protections of...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic, Lacquer

Italian White Lacquared Wood Nightstands, 1960s
Italian White Lacquared Wood Nightstands, 1960s

Italian White Lacquared Wood Nightstands, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian white lacquared wood nightstands, 1960s The lacquer is in very good conditions and the white give elegance and style in every ambient. The top have a crystal a protections ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic, Lacquer

Midcentury Newly Brilliant White Lacquered Dresser Chest Highboy Cabinet
Midcentury Newly Brilliant White Lacquered Dresser Chest Highboy Cabinet

Midcentury Newly Brilliant White Lacquered Dresser Chest Highboy Cabinet

Located in West Hartford, CT

Newly lacquered in brilliant white, this piece is a stunner. Multiple storage options and tambour door at left. Excellent condition. Now, more than ever, home is where the heart is.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

White Lacquered Pair Faux Bamboo Chests Nightstands Chinese Chippendale Brass
White Lacquered Pair Faux Bamboo Chests Nightstands Chinese Chippendale Brass

White Lacquered Pair Faux Bamboo Chests Nightstands Chinese Chippendale Brass

By Ficks Reed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Professionally restored. White gloss lacquer including inside the drawers and back.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Brass

White Montana Module with Two Large Rooms, Designed by Peter J. Lassen
White Montana Module with Two Large Rooms, Designed by Peter J. Lassen

White Montana Module with Two Large Rooms, Designed by Peter J. Lassen

By Montana

Located in Lejre, DK

White Montana module with two large rooms, designed by Peter J. Lassen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1960's White Lacquered Six Drawer Chest
1960's White Lacquered Six Drawer Chest

1960's White Lacquered Six Drawer Chest

Located in Wilton, CT

1960's American Design Foundation six drawer chest in custom white lacquer with powder silver drawer pulls.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Pair of White Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chests
Pair of White Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chests

Pair of White Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chests

Located in North Miami, FL

Gorgeous pair of asian modern side chests in high gloss white lacquer with nickel silvered hardware and fittings.

Category

20th Century American Night Stands

Pair of Midcentury Matching Newly Lacquered in White Chests on Casters
Pair of Midcentury Matching Newly Lacquered in White Chests on Casters

Pair of Midcentury Matching Newly Lacquered in White Chests on Casters

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant pair of matching newly lacquered small chests on casters for ease of movement.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Clean Lined Modern Bachelor's Chests in White Lacquer
Pair of Clean Lined Modern Bachelor's Chests in White Lacquer

Pair of Clean Lined Modern Bachelor's Chests in White Lacquer

By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Houston, TX

Clean lined pair of bachelor's chests or nightstands. Chests are freshly finished in a smooth white lacquer.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Lacquer

Stunning Luxe Gold Leaf and White Lacquered Dresser or Chest
Stunning Luxe Gold Leaf and White Lacquered Dresser or Chest

Stunning Luxe Gold Leaf and White Lacquered Dresser or Chest

By Renzo Rutili, James Mont

Located in Houston, TX

Fabulous four-drawer dresser or bachelor's chest. Chest is freshly lacquered in a shiny white.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of White Lacquered Matching Nightstands Chests by Century Furniture
Pair of White Lacquered Matching Nightstands Chests by Century Furniture

Pair of White Lacquered Matching Nightstands Chests by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Pair of matching chinoiserie style nightstands have recently been lacquered in a crisp white. Original brass hardware. By Century Furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Delicious Pair of White and Mint Lacquered Chests
Delicious Pair of White and Mint Lacquered Chests

Delicious Pair of White and Mint Lacquered Chests

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of beautifully restored white and mint lacquered bachelor chests with chrome pulls and leg caps.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Pair of Vintage Chinese White Lacquered Hand Painted Side Table, Bedside Chests
Pair of Vintage Chinese White Lacquered Hand Painted Side Table, Bedside Chests

Pair of Vintage Chinese White Lacquered Hand Painted Side Table, Bedside Chests

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of lovely vintage Chinese white lacquered hand painted side chests for the bedroom or living room A very ornately decorated pair in th...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti White Lacquer Harvey Chest of Drawers
Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti White Lacquer Harvey Chest of Drawers

Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti White Lacquer Harvey Chest of Drawers

By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Rochester, England

Constructed from wood with a white gloss lacquer finish, the chest of drawers sits on an angular base in a contrasting Moka lacquer.

Category

2010s Italian Dressers

Materials

Wood

A White Lacquer and Walnut Chest by American of Martinsville
A White Lacquer and Walnut Chest by American of Martinsville

A White Lacquer and Walnut Chest by American of Martinsville

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This Chest is a real beauty. The trapizoidal cabinet rests gracefully on orbs separating it from the base, and is newly finished in glossy white lacquer.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Pair of Large Scale Night Stands or Chests in White Lacquer & Nickel
Pair of Large Scale Night Stands or Chests in White Lacquer & Nickel

Pair of Large Scale Night Stands or Chests in White Lacquer & Nickel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Scale Night Stands or Chests in White Lacquer & Nickel, American, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Midcentury Two-Tone Lacquered Chest of Drawers Dresser
Midcentury Two-Tone Lacquered Chest of Drawers Dresser

Midcentury Two-Tone Lacquered Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in West Hartford, CT

White lacquered two-tone midcentury chest with four drawers.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

White Pair of Modern Bombay Chest/Nightstands with Brass Hardware
White Pair of Modern Bombay Chest/Nightstands with Brass Hardware

White Pair of Modern Bombay Chest/Nightstands with Brass Hardware

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Houston, TX

Great pair of white Bombay chests/nightstands with brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Striking White Lacquered Cabinet with Foiled Glass Doors
Striking White Lacquered Cabinet with Foiled Glass Doors

Striking White Lacquered Cabinet with Foiled Glass Doors

Located in North Miami, FL

Interior has three large storage drawers also lacquered white. Perfect as linen chest, chest of drawers, and can easily be converted to hold bar accoutrements.

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Jean Claude Mahey Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Jean Claude Mahey Chest of Drawers, 1970s

Jean Claude Mahey Chest of Drawers, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful white lacquer and brass chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey The chest of drawers is made of high quality materials and has a great 1970s - 1980s glamourous look.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Laquered Campaign Chests
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Laquered Campaign Chests

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Laquered Campaign Chests

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of white lacquered Campaign chests. Each of these flawless Mid-Century Modern chests or commodes can be used as nightstands or side tables.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Ivory Lacquer Dresser by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Ivory Lacquer Dresser by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

Ivory Lacquer Dresser by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Ivory/off-white lacquer six-drawer dresser/chest by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Dressers

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chests or Nightstands
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chests or Nightstands

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chests or Nightstands

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Dallas, TX

These have been expertly restored in bright white lacquer. A base that the chests can sit on creating a dresser is available but they are also well used as nightstands.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Stunning Mahogany Leather and Brass Sideboard by Harvey Probber
Stunning Mahogany Leather and Brass Sideboard by Harvey Probber

Stunning Mahogany Leather and Brass Sideboard by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Phoenix, AZ

The interior drawers are white lacquer. The entire chest has been newly and impeccably refinished.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Modern White Lacquered Chest, Commode, Bedside Stand, Michell Gold Bob Williams
Modern White Lacquered Chest, Commode, Bedside Stand, Michell Gold Bob Williams

Modern White Lacquered Chest, Commode, Bedside Stand, Michell Gold Bob Williams

By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Located in Stamford, CT

Modern white lacquered chest, commode, bedside stand, Michell Gold Bob Williams.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

White Lacquered Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Samuel Marx
White Lacquered Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Samuel Marx

White Lacquered Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Samuel Marx

By Samuel Marx

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

White lacquered chest of drawers in the Manner of Samuel Marx, fitted with three canted drawers with silver plated ring motif hardware, raised on bracket feet.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of White Lacquer Chests with Aluminum Pulls by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Pair of White Lacquer Chests with Aluminum Pulls by Raymond Loewy for Mengel

Pair of White Lacquer Chests with Aluminum Pulls by Raymond Loewy for Mengel

By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of white lacquer chests with aluminum pulls by Raymond Loewy for Mengel.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Paper White Lacquer Chest of Drawers by Grosfeld House
Paper White Lacquer Chest of Drawers by Grosfeld House

Paper White Lacquer Chest of Drawers by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic 3 drawer chest of drawers with pull out writing surface/tray in high gloss paper white lacquer with solid brass pulls and cross hatched back plates.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style White Lacquered Chests of Drawers 2 Available
Louis XVI Style White Lacquered Chests of Drawers 2 Available

Louis XVI Style White Lacquered Chests of Drawers 2 Available

Located in IT

Chests of drawers in Louis XVI style, Veneto, in solid walnut, inlaid, carved and pickled. Set of two. We can divide the set on request. Conservative restoration and interior polish...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Wood

Matching Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Lacquer Chest of Drawers
Matching Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Lacquer Chest of Drawers

Matching Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Lacquer Chest of Drawers

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very stylish cabinets by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These cabinets have been professionally lacquered and are in good condition. They sit on separate chrome and wood bases. We...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Wood Three-Drawer Nightstands, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Wood Three-Drawer Nightstands, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Wood Three-Drawer Nightstands, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Offered for sale is a pair of Mid-Century Modern white lacquered chests with rounded edges, three drawers and chrome-plated hardware.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Commodes by Carlo De Carli
Pair of Commodes by Carlo De Carli

Pair of Commodes by Carlo De Carli

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Rare pair of white lacquered chest of drawers by Carlo De Carli for Sormani.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern White Lacquered Bombe Chest of Drawers
Modern White Lacquered Bombe Chest of Drawers

Modern White Lacquered Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

Modern white lacquered bombe chest with two drawers, skirted apron, and silver-tone metal pulls, all upon four flaring legs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

White Lacquer Mid Century Modern High Chest
White Lacquer Mid Century Modern High Chest

White Lacquer Mid Century Modern High Chest

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern white lacquer high chest dresser with five drawers.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

White Lacquer High Chest with Brass Pulls
White Lacquer High Chest with Brass Pulls

White Lacquer High Chest with Brass Pulls

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century modern white lacquer high chest dresser with brass pulls.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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White Lacquer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the white lacquer chest you’re looking for. A white lacquer chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a white lacquer chest, we have 210 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect white lacquer chest — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right white lacquer chest, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made white lacquer chest over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Grosfeld House and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a White Lacquer Chest?

A white lacquer chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $347 and the highest can go for as much as $49,000.

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.

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