Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Color: Orange
Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Walnut & Orange Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage chest of drawers in rattan+wrought iron handles opening onto 4 drawers.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb rattan chest of drawers with four drawers in three rows and resting on triangular legs. Wrought iron handles in the style of Audoux-Minet's creations. Refined, functional, and...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely modern six-drawer chest by Rway, circa 1940s. Blonde mahogany with bird's-eye maple accents. Simply stunning! Retains the Maker mark. Excellent restored condition. The chest h...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Solid Oak & Orange Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Mid-Century French Riviera Wicker And Rattan Bedside Tables 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of rattan and bamboo bedside tables, Mid-Century Italian design
Intact and in good condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Kuramata Side 1 Furniture in Irregular Form 1989
Located in London, GB
A Kuramata side 1 eighteen drawers cabinet in cherrywood.
Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer from 1965 when he founded the Kuramata Design Office in Tokyo...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer
Located in New York, NY
A compact and sturdy locking three drawer chest, with walnut-stained birch case, contrasted with golden-ash veneered drawer faces. The center drawer is adorned with a central palisan...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Remarkable Italian Trapezoidal Bamboo Chest by Vivai del Sud - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent rare Organic commode is Unique on the World market. It shipped as photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and compl...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light mahogany with birch banding and marquetry. Bone escutcheons line the keyholes. The lock...
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1850s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Pressed Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Southern Nurseries, 1970
Located in Conversano, IT
Exceptional four-drawer chest by Vivai del Sud, the iconic Italian atelier known for its use of natural materials and a refined, exotic style, particularly active between the 1960s and 1980s. This piece perfectly embodies the brand's sophisticated and Mediterranean aesthetic.
The structure is entirely clad in pressed bamboo arranged in a herringbone pattern, a detail that adds visual rhythm and depth to the surface. The geometric motif extends seamlessly across all visible sides--front, top, and sides--showingcasing outstanding craftsmanship.
The four drawers, equal in height, run on wooden glides and are fitted with pairs of patinated brass knobs. The cylindrical handles add an elegant and discreet accent that doesn't disrupt the harmony of the overall design.
The chest is in excellent structural condition, with a warm and natural patina that highlights the quality of the material and its age. Minor traces of wear may be present, consistent with the piece's authenticity and history.
A highly characterful piece, ideal for both modernist interiors and boho-chic, tropical, or eclectic settings. A rare example of Vivai del Sud's production, increasingly sought after by collectors and lovers of 20th-century Italian design.
Product Name: Pressed Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Southern Nurseries, 1970
Designer: Southern Nurseries
Design Year: 1970s
Style: Exotic Mediterranean, 20th-century Italian modernism
Main Materials: Pressed bamboo, brass
Distinctive Design: Herringbone-patterned pressed bamboo covering all visible sides; patinated brass cylindrical knobs; meticulous craftsmanship
Dimensions: Height 80 cm Width 117 cm Depth 50 cm
Comfort: Generous storage capacity thanks to four spacious, easy-sliding drawers
Typical Use: Storage unit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 6, Yellow, Finland, 1972
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 6, White, Yellow, Finland, 1972
Palaset Palanox, multicolored stackable boxes that allow you to b...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chippendale Style Orange Tooled Leather Commode Chest of Drawers, Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare leather wrapped vintage bachelor chest in the Chippendale Style. This fine piece features 12 dovetailed drawers, solid wood construction, bracket feet, all wrapped in origi...
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Military Campaign Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C English camphor wood military campaign chest. 1860.
Reference: 8365
Dimensions
38.5 inches (98 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
43.5 inches (110 cms) High
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Johannes Sorth Orange Slice Highboy Dresser in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Nexø
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Oak
Measurements: 30" wide x 16.5" deep x 48.5" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this George Nelson three-drawer cabinet from the Basic Cabinet Series embodies timeless elegance. Designed in the 1950s, it sh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Original Barock Sekretär Kommode 1700 Antik Nussbaum
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Barock Sekretär aus Nussholz zum Verkauf an. Der Sekretär verfügt über drei große Schubladen im unteren Bereich und verschiedene kleine Verstaumöglichk...
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1650s Unknown Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Exclusive Amboina armchair set with side table
Located in Greven, DE
Enjoy timeless elegance in a double pack: this set of two unrestored armchairs combines fine Amboina wood with black patent leather and adds a touch of exclusivity to any room. The v...
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20th Century German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Custom English Walnut Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made for us by English cabinet makers, this Classic little three-drawer chest in walnut burl has chamfered corners and rests on bracket feet. The top and drawer fronts are cro...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Walnut
$2,900 / item
French Art Deco Lacquered Credenza or Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Lacquered Credenza Or Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed.
Unusual, French, 1940s Maison Jansen attributed ivory lacquered w...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay, 3 sliding drawers and shaped feet.
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
1970s Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Lacquered wood commode with inclusion of labradorite stones.
Belgium
Circa 1970's
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1970s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Italian Venetian Black Marble Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (19th Century) stripped pine chest with three drawers, each having a keyhole and two round (modern) handles resting on two claw carved front legs with a black marble...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut graduated chest of drawers with box wood string inlay, burl walnut carved skirt, and terminating on original splayed feet. Dealers please call for trade price.
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderfully decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode. This wonderful rectangular two drawer chest is raised by four square tapered patinated wood legs with...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Italian Rattan Parquetry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Italian rattan parquetry design 4-drawer chest with brass pulls. This chest offers a warm, coastal-modern aesthetic with a touch of mid-century flair. Circa 1960. 36.5w x 19d...
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1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, wonderfully proportioned and in excellent serviceable condition.
English, early nineteenth century
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Dressing Chest
Located in New York, NY
19th century Dutch marquetry dressing chest. Finely carved barley twist posts hold scalloped swing vanity mirror. Each post with original scrolled S-sha...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Customizable Oval Chest of Drawers In Sahara Black Ceramic & Ash Grey Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in walnut top, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal groov...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers Satin Birch
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous deco Biedermeier style chest of drawers or commode
Elegant chest with two drawers so ample storage
Blonde walnut offset by black ebonized trim
Some of our items are in st...
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1980s Biedermeier Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
18th Century Provincial Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Commode has serpentine front. The three drawers and sides of commode are painted with foliate sprays. Black marble top. Bronze hardware. Cabriole legs. Previously owned by Consuelo ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Bamboo And Wicker Chest Of Drawers In The Style Of Dal Vera, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century bamboo and wicker chest of drawers in the style of Dal Vera, 1960s
Complete and in good condition.
Small signs of aging.
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century French Chest of Drawers in Bamboo, C.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid 20th Century French chest of four drawers in bamboo and woven raffia detail with original brass handles.
CONDITION
In great conditi...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vignola Furniture Bleached Walnut and Brass Five-Drawer Tall Chest
By Vignola Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall five-drawer commode from Vignola Furniture, Chicago, Il. Bleached walnut case and drawer fronts, brass edging and black lacquered "eye" shaped r...
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,200 Sale Price
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Bamboo and pressed bamboo chest of drawers, Italy 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bamboo and pressed bamboo chest of drawers, Made in Italy, 1970s.
Beautiful bamboo chest of drawers, Italy 1970. The perimeters of the object are made of pressed bamboo.Condition is...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
American Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Fall Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1820
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
American Tiger maple and Cherry fall front chest of drawers with fitted interior desk, flanking turned bulbous columns, lower graduated drawers, o...
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1820s American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Johannes Sorth Orange Slice Gentlemans Chest in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Nexø
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5″ wide x 17.75″ deep x 31″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Art Nouveau Vanity with Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Featuring the qualities of a vanity combined with the functions of a chest of drawers, this tall and handsome piece has three locking drawers for clothing, as well as two generously ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century three drawer stands or chests having a faux ostrich finish, brass campaign style hardware and block feet. Signed Trouvailles in a drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,950 / set
American Black Gum Graduated Chest of Drawers. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American black gum graduated four drawer chest with one board top, original brasses, and terminating on carved scalloped bracket feet. Dealers please call for trade price.
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original orange distress painted finish, shapely bombe form, quality dovetailed construction to r...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
André Monpoix. Chest of drawers in varnished blond cherry. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Monpoix, by.
Chest of drawers in varnished blond cherry, opening with three drawers on the front, the first compartmentalized, with its base and handles in black lacquered met...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Deep Drawers Heavily Custom Built File Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual 48" high very solid build deep drawers file or specialty cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Petit 19th c. Walnut Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely Walnut Six Drawer Chest with Desk
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Gentlemans Chest, Art Moderne, German, Mobelhaus Berghann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Moderne' Gentlemans storage Chest,Stunning two-tone. quilted satinwood and rosewood,,Made in Germany,,cabinet makers Mobelhaus Berghann,,still making quality furniture today.Inte...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black tintded sycomore. The frame...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
New Orange Tinted Sycamor Chest of Drawers Made To Order Open Is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers "Losange" in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black tintded sycomore. The frame is built in oak an...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open Is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black tinted sycomore. The frame is...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century German Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
A three-drawer commode with burled veneer inset panels. Satinwood stringing and fruitwood body.
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Late 18th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$13,500
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black tintded sycomore. The frame...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Cabinet with Neoclassical Painted Scenes
Located in London, GB
Fine side cabinet in the Adams Manner
Constructed in finely figured satinwood and mahogany of great depth of colour, with polychrome hand painted decoration in the style of Angeli...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Chest Drawers End Tables / Night Stands Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Floating Bamboo Rattan Chest Drawers End Tables / Night Stands Milo Baughman.
Upon further research we have been able to determine this line was produced by Design Institute...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs
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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