Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
1950s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Mirror, Mahogany
1980s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1980s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Bronze
1940s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1940s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Marble, Brass
1940s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1980s American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Fruitwood
1980s American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1960s American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1960s American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Oak
20th Century North American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1980s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1970s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Cherry
1990s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Oak
Late 20th Century British French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Elm
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Hardwood
20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Bronze
1960s American Country Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Cherry
20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Cherry
20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
1940s American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Hardwood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Marble
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Wood
1950s North American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Hardwood
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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.