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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Color: Black
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Regence Brass and Ormolu Mount Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Regence style, brass and ormolu mount commode with serpentine shape front and Spanish rouge marble top. Drawers are fabric lined.
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Diminutive Scottish Grained & Yellow Painted Chest of Drawers Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early Victorian 19th century Scottish chest of drawers of diminutive proportion. Comprising of two short and two long drawers. A rectangular chamfered top with a decorative brown g...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Black Lacquer 3 Louver Drawers Dresser on a "Base" 2 Pieces Cabinet Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer 3 louver drawers dresser on a "Base" 2 pieces cabinet credenza chest in restored condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Midcentury Black and Brass Keys Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful design, dresser completely lacquered in black shellac, enhancing the shape of the leg. Beautiful workmanship, and perfect interior finishes.
The chest of drawers is composed of an upper body, with two drawers that can be opened using two splendid brass keys...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Metal and Black Oak
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor and entry hall. Fabricated out of wood, metal, and designed by Larissa Batista, this modern cabinet is a master class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Lensvelt Crate Cabinet, Two Columns
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The series of cabinets, Krattenkast (crates cabinet), is a simple design concept: a steel frame with multicolored, second hand crates, which act as drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Bubble Side Table Chest of Drawers in Buttery Yellow by Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A small side table with a big statement. Soft-close under-mount drawer slides keep the design looking clean and sophisticated.
Maple dovetail drawers operate with push-to-open mec...
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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Hardwood
Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chest in Black Bean, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in black bean. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Dra...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Lensvelt Crate Cabinet, Five Columns
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The series of cabinets, Krattenkast (crates cabinet), is a simple design concept: a steel frame with multicolored, second hand crates, which act as drawe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching midnight black chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Midnight Black".
Category
1950s Swedish Country Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A monumental 18th century black lacquer and cinnabar embellished cabinet. Brass and steel hardware with three drawers at the base. Fitted wide interior shelves.
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Black Oak Ezara Chest of Drawers by Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor and entry hall. Fabricated out of wood, metal, and designed by Larissa Batista, this modern cabinet is a master class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Black Oak Chest of Drawers with Metal Details
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridors and even entry halls. Made of wood, metal, and esigned in Brazil by Larissa Batista, this modern furniture piece is a master class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Lucite Small Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century chest of drawers with a black lacquer finish, raised decorative lucite drawer details, lucite drawer pulls, and black glass tops. (Priced as pair).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Wood, Glass
Lola Chest of Drawers in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This chest of drawers is inlaid in coal black shagreen, w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lola Chest of Drawers in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This chest of drawers is inlaid in coal black shagreen, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ove Feuk Black Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers by Ove Feuk for Nordiska Kompaniet. The chest is of the model 013 and from the 1960s to 1970s. Marked on the inside...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Constellation Commode in Black Quartz, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The constellation commode is the perfect storage unit for a living room or dining area. The amorphous shaped piece is completely inlaid in coal b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chests in Traditional Black Bean
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chests, shown in black bean. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Black Oak Ezara Drawers by Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor and entry hall. Fabricated out of wood, metal, and designed by Lara Batista, this modern cabinet is a master class...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Yellow Numbered Toolbox, Designed by Pietro Arosio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Toolbox is a modular container with drawers and/or doors, with castors or hanging, wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
A Very Fine Antique Ebonized Wood & Ormolu Mounted Pietra Dura Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A VERY FINE ANTIQUE EBONIZED WOOD & ORMOLU MOUNTED PIETRA-DURA CABINET
France, Late 19th Century
Height: 53" (134.6 cm)
Width: 42" (106.6 cm)
Depth: 18" (45.7 cm)
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lensvelt Crate Cabinet, One Column
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The series of cabinets, Krattenkast (crates cabinet), is a simple design concept: a steel frame with multicolored, second hand crates, which act as drawe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pop Art Style Vintage Yellow Chest of Drawers, circa 1970, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Pop Art Style vintage yellow chest of drawers from plastic coated pressboard in yellow color tone circa 1970 Germany.
The body o...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Two Campaign Style Black Lacquered and Brass Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Two matching professionally lacquered in black Campaign tower chests. Expertly crafted and well made. Each conforming case features seven equal sized dovetail joinery drawers; five d...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Modern Storage Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style storage chest with white marble top, brass trims and panels, and ebonized drawer fronts. The end doors open to r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Clark Black Ash High Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Clark black ash high with structure
in ash wood in blackened matte finish. With polished
stainless steel trims in gold finish. Including 5 drawers
with easy glide...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Clark Black Ash Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Clark black ash with structure
in ash wood in blackened matte finish. With polished
stainless steel trims in gold finish. Including 8 drawers
with easy glide syst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Custom Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest/Commode on Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
Custom ebonized Louis XVI style chest/commode on tapered legs with ebony escutcheons. Please note that this chest is customizable and can be made in the wood of your choice- cerused ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Black Lacquer Bombe Commode 2-Drawer Italian Chest by Zichele
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary black lacquer bombe commode 2-drawer Italian chest by Zichele. Item features silver painted trim to top edge, nickel metal ormolu to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Display Case / Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1930s Art Deco display case made in nickle plated with original matching adjustable four glass shelves, mirrored back and bottom shelf, f...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
Silver Trim Mirrored Semainier
Located in New York, NY
Custom silver trim mirrored semainier with 7 drawers. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Black and Gilt Greek Key Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A jet black painted and gilt chest of drawers, the rectangular top above four recessed gilt-framed drawers with bamboo stem handles and brass accents, on a vintage gilt steel Greek k...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
American Wicker Mission Wicker Commode
Located in New York, NY
American wicker (fiber) Mission style (second quarter of the 20th century) small rectangular commode with 2 doors and an oak top (sheboygen fiber furni...
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20th Century American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Mahogany Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany brass hardware bachelor chest compact dresser by Harvey Probber.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Marble Top Ebonized Black Four Drawers Drop Front Compartment Barber Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique tall pedestal shape marble top cabinet barber stand drop front door compartment.
Hand dovetailed oak drawers. This will make a nice cabinet with ...
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
James Mont Style Cabinet, circa 1960s
By James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s James Mont style small sideboard, cabinet or credenza shown in original grey / charcoal finish with gilt exuberant Hollywood Regency medallions ...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-cCentury Style Wood Covered in Black Murano Glass Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary Italian commode composed of six drawers, with structure made of solid wood covered in black Murano glass and brass details.
Our main target is customer satisfaction, so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ebonised Black Lacquer Double Dresser with Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer ebonized compact double dresser credenza bachelor chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Brass Clad Decorative Three Drawers Chest
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative high quality brass-clad 3 three drawers chest on black lacquer base. Heavy solid brass hardware. High sheen polished finish.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Commode in Mahogany, Glass, Silver Leaf, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Large commode in solid mahogany with mahogany veneer. Three central drawers with grissinis decoration, four drawers with marquetry and large niche over t...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf, Nickel
Black Numbered Toolbox, Designed by Pietro Arosio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart
By John Stuart, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers black lacquer high chest dresser by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Diamond Contemporary and Customizable Chest of Drawers by Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Chest of drawer’s lacquer (Ral 1018 gloss in image) and drawers lined inside.
Bespoke / customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes and finishing’s.
All RAL colors availa...
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2010s Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard with multiple drawers and two doors.
From Hebei, circa 1880-1900.
This sidebord is perfectly useable as a freestanding centerpiece given the depth: 68 cm / ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Incredible 19th Century Continental Tortoiseshell and Silver Collectors Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible two piece 19th century Continental tortoiseshell and silver collectors cabinet on stand or vargueno. Likely Portuguese.
Amazing quality with tortoiseshell drawers...
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19th Century European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Pair of Custom Neoclassical Modern 2-Drawer Mirrored Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom neoclassical modern 2-drawer mirrored nightstands. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mirror
Agresti Nero Forziere Black Armoured Chest with 6 Drawers
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chest of polished ebony with grade 2 safe. Shiny black steel. Contents 6 drawers lined to store all sorts of jewels and necklace bar. Brass-plated 24-karat gold accessories.
Uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony
Pair of 19th Century Continental Inlaid Walnut Consoles with Yellow Onyx Tops
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible pair of 19th century Continental inlaid walnut consoles with yellow onyx tops. Northern Italian or Austrian mid 19th century. Incredible scale and quality
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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Cerused Oak Nightstands or End Tables by Davis Furniture Co
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of nightstands featured in cerused oak by Davis Cabinet Company. These Asian style bedside tables have a raised base, dovetailed joinery and carved trim. The cerused oak has acq...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Custom Black Lacquer Commodes or Chests Gunmetal Hardware in Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade Classic style chest of drawers or commodes with gunmetal hardware. These dressers are handmade to the highest standards in the Old Plank workshop and can be customized in size, finish and hardware. The finish on this particular pair is black lacquer. Price listed is for the pair of commodes...
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2010s American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo Light Wood, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo light wood, Sweden. A beautiful chest of drawers with amazing inlays and construction. Made in Sweden during th...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. This pair of rare examples is unique on the World market.
An exquisite pair of meticulously restored two drawer black lacquer cane...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Austrian Empire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous 19th century Austrian Empire three-drawer commode. Having stylish black lacquered finish, handsome columnar supports, and wonderful bronze ha...
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19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Open Altar Table or Sideboard with Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
This incomparable chinoiserie black lacquer sideboard depicts figures in various typical traditional scenes. What more can you as...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Agresti Carbon Dream Jewel Chest in Polished Carbon Fibre on 4 sides
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Safe covered in polished carbon fibre drawers in white leather and lined for jewelry/watches. Ruthenium accessories. Round handle with biometric opening and emergency key system inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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