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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Color:  Pink
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier By Drexel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By John Stuart USA, Circa 1940s Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 46"W x 2...
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1940s American Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Pink Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is ent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Pink Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Contemporary Joan Chest of Drawers in Aluminum by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Chest of drawers, tribute to Joan Mirò, the most surrealist among all the personalities of the 1920s. Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

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Edmond Spence 6-Drawer Dresser
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Good Quality Pair of John Stuart 1960's Cherrywood 2-Drawer bedside Chests
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each well constructed chest fitted with 2 drawers with inset reserves and brass pulls; raised on tapering supports; drawer interiors of solid oak; John Stuart furniture labels inside...
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Good Quality Pair of John Stuart 1960's Cherrywood 2-Drawer bedside Chests
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Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests
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These wonderful dressers/bachelor's chests were probably designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the 1950s. Made by John Stuart, they each feature four large drawers with ornate brass ...
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1950s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
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6-Drawer Silver Trim Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer silver trim mirrored dresser with Lucite knobs. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes, and hardware.
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Custom Six-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom 6 drawer mirrored dresser. This original Venfield design is both functional and elegant, Veneered entirely in mirror it has 6 easy close drawers all with pre-finished or satin lacquer interior. Choose polished nickel ring or glass knob drawer...
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Custom Six-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
Custom Six-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
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Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Red Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial style red chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers, 19th century. Chinoiserie decoration is early 20th century
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Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Red Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
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Monterey Four Drawer Dresser, Hand Painted Western Motif, Hand Crafted Oak
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rancho Monterey four drawer dresser / chest of drawers. Hand crafted and hand hammered pulls. Good condition with a significant blemish on the top as seen in the photos. It is made o...
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Metal

Chest of Drawers / Dresser with Reflective Drawer Fronts with Pink Case.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Chest of drawers with aluminum drawer fronts. Possibly by Ello. The case has been expertly restored and repainted in bright pink! Perfect for a child's / kids bedroom or for the B...
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Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional nine drawer dresser, of solid teak wood construction, in clean original vintage condition. This exceptional dresser was designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial...
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Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser
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French Provincial Louis XV Country Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Louis XV Country Style Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser. Item features panel carved sides, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved det...
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19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century Louis XV style French marquetry chiffonier, or tall gentleman's chest. Expertly crafted with inlaid veneers of walnut and mahogany and various exotic woods....
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1963 Cherry Pink Chest of Drawers D54 Italian Design by Carlo De Carli, Sormani
Located in London, GB
A stunning iconic commode"D54", cherry pink laquered wood, smoked glass mirrored top , three drawers, brass feet and handles with original patina. Italian design by Carlo De Carli "D...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Pair of Campaign Style Nightstands/Bedside Tables Lacquered in Pink
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Campaign style nightstands are always pretty in pink! These have been professionally lacquered in pink with a black base. Solid wood construction these feature plenty of stor...
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Beautiful Pair of Pink Lacquered Campaign Style Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style nightstands. These have been professionally lacquered in pink with a black base. Solid wood construction these feature plenty of...
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Modern Four-Drawer Bright Pink Waxed Finish G Plan Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous four drawer chest of drawers by G Plan, freshly waxed in a vibrant pink and with brass hardware. In the style of Dunbar. The top drawer is divided into three sections, makin...
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Lovely Pair of Modern Bachelor's Three Drawer Chests Lacquered in Pink
Located in Houston, TX
Sweet pair of bachelor's chest or night stands freshly lacquered in an ultra-smooth pink. Three drawers provide storage and long legs keep the pieces feeling light. Simple brass hard...
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Glamorous Pair of Coral Lacquer and Brass Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
Ultra luxe pair of nightstands or end tables. Nightstands are freshly lacquered in a coral pink. Shiny brass adds visual interest to the bases and in between drawers. In excellent co...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By John Stuart USA, Circa 1940s Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 46"W x 2...
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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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