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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Customizable Items Only
Oak Parquetry Six Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry six-drawer dresser in Dusk finish. This beautiful hand-carved oak dresser includes six drawers with mirrored herringbone starburst parquetry finished with Verde ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,897 / item
Pair of Midcentury Style Brass and Malachite Colored Murano Glass Commode, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Striking hand-cut Malachite imitation Murano glass and brass frame Commode or chest of drawer, raised on special brass legs.
Handmade by a master artisan.
We can sell also only o...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Zinc Top Chest of Drawers
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom made chest of drawers with three drawers. This item can be ordered in custom finishes, wood types and dimensions.
Wood: Oak Bali finish
Metal: Light hammer ebony
Zinc: Steel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Zinc
$9,190 / item
Chest of Drawers in White Rock Crystal and Casted Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The chest of drawers "Kyklos" is made of white rock crystal marquetry with a raw brushed finish.
It has 3 drawers with casted brass decors.
The dresser seats on four cylinder legs f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
$9,657 Sale Price
40% Off
21st Century Empire Dressing Table with Columns by Modenese Gastone White Finish
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxurious empire-style dresser by Modenese Luxury Interiors, Italian furniture producer. Made of solid wood with white laquered finish and Honey Onyx top, plus empire-style wood carv...
Category
2010s Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
e15 Imari Chest of Drawers by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The solid wood chest of drawers IMARI expresses e15’s refined simplicity coupled with quality craftsmanship in its furniture. IMARI blends superbly with the beds MO or NOAH.
Pleas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Carmen Chest of Drawers by Valentina Giovando
Located in Geneve, CH
Carmen Chest of Drawers by Valentina Giovando
Dimensions: W 160 x D 40 x H 95 cm.
Materials: Wood, Fabric, Brass, Fiberglass.
Valentina Giovando, Lives and works in Sarzana, in Li...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$40,609 / item
Brass Credenza by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass credenza by Magdalena Tekieli
Dimensions: L 310 x D 55 x H 100 cm
Materials: Brass, Metal, Oak, Marble.
Category
2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
$21,495 / item
Louise Dresser in White Bronze over Teak by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during this period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles.
The curved legs and side rails of this exceptionally elegant table are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the table from thick sheets of copper or silver. Once the table is joined together, it is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting skin of copper or purest silver. The silver used was assayed at 96% purity, which exceeds the minimum standard for sterling of 92.5%. Brass, White Bronze, Antiqued bronze, Silver and Copper are the available options for the metal skin. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish.
Louise Dresser...
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Modernist Custom Made Sideboard with Doors and Drawers High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized sideboard with two doors and drawers, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classi...
Category
2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
DeCastelli Pandora 52 Chest of Drawers in Brass by Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This drawer unit alludes to the archetypal shape of a vase. Like a modern treasure chest, Pandora was crafted to store - and thus ‘hide’ - all kinds of objects. In its different vers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Grey Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON).
It has 2 drawers, and the top is inlaid with a polished black stone marquetry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Hammered Brass Handles by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON).
It has 2 drawers with large brass handles. The brass has been hammered by hand to give an irregular and artisti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Randolph Chest in French Walnut with Antiqued Brass by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Randolph Chest shown in quartered French walnut with hand rubbed lacquer and antiqued brass escutcheons.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Chest of Drawers '2 Drawers' with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of shagreen (our ref ANTIC).
It has 2 drawers, and the top is inlaid with a polished black stone marquetry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
Black Grid Sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black grid sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Black outdoor powder-coated steel
Dimensions: 160 x 72 x 36 cm
Kristina Dam graduated from The Royal Danish School of Fi...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
$6,688 / item
Contemporary Clay Table with Drawer by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant tables are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual hand mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$9,287 / item
Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Contemporary Commode in Solid Oak with Hexagon Oak Mosaic + 3D Model
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
!! If you need a 3D model, just let us know !!
A stylish Hexagon chest of drawers will effectively fit into a modern interior. The fonts are made of textured, 3D wooden panels in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Refined simplicity coupled with high-quality craftsmanship, the dresser M-115 it’s a stunning piece of contemporary Italian design. Made of premium solid walnut and wengé details, it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wenge
Gorgeous Rock Crystal Inlaid Commode by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
This dresser features three drawers, and is entirely inlaid with unpolished rock crystal platelets. Feet and finishes are made of brass. A pair is available. Studio Glustin Creation ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Louise Credenza Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Copper
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Velo Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted in Italy.
Enhancing the grain of the premium walnut, the precise oil finish is the result of craftsmanship...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Custom Made Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made two drawer commode, awaiting hardware. Can be made to your chosen colour and dimensions.
Can be made as a pair or individually.
Dimensions
35.5 inches (90 cms) Wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Stack H1080 8 Drawer Green Palette Storage by Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Challenging the conventions of a traditional drawer unit, Stack consists of individual, multicoloured drawers that appear suspended above one another and open in both directions, cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century style Grey Night Stands or Chest of Drawers
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Mid Century style night stands or Commodes with gray glass and brass frame and legs.
Each with two drawers.
We can also sell individually.
Available also in black color.
...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass
Nela Cabinet by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Nela cabinet by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Marbles, brass; inner: Agglomerate of wood covered with laminate
Dimensions: H 42 x W 140 x D 46 cm.
Marmi Serafini is located in a sma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$12,210 / item
Anglo Indian Black Six Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom. This stunning six drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Louise Art Deco Chest of Drawers Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Classic Walnut Chest of Drawers with Sleek Lines - Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in CAMBRE, ES
This chest of drawers, created by Díaz Marentes Studio, was the result of a request from an artist. This client was looking for a chest of drawers or similar furniture large enough t...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut, Teak, Walnut
Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Binario dresser is all about refined simplicity and high quality craftsmanship combined in a contemporary Italian design. Made with premium solid walnut blockboard structure and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
21st Century White Bombed Vanity Unity in Gold Leaf by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Scrolled baroque legs elegant and majestic vanity unit with silver-leaf detailed carvings on edges (with friezes) and panels. Wonderfully designed knobs and shape. Modenese Gastone L...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Empire-Style Vanity Unit with Columns by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxurious empire-style vanity unit from Modenese Luxury Interiors, Italian furniture producer. Made of solid wood with white laquered finish and Honey Onyx top, plus empire-style woo...
Category
2010s Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Chests of Drawers Walnut & Tulipwood, Bespoke
Located in Uppingham, GB
Two Drawer Chest of Drawers.
Modern design two drawer chest with simple lines, matching 'Stripey' Walnut Grained tops, Two finely Beaded drawers resting on slender tapering legs.
Mad...
Category
2010s British Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood, Walnut
$5,452 Sale Price / set
43% Off
21st Century Radica Night Stand Withcurved Legs by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Breathtaking baroque night stand with radica panels by Modenese Gastone Interiors. The natural wood structure and the carved details contribute to the harmonious movement of the over...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
21st Century Bedside Table in White Finishing and Silver Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Elaborately carved baroque night stand by Modenese Luxury Interiors with white lacquered finish and silver leaf handmade decorations. This curved-shaped item, which is good in luxury...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Hardwood
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Zinc Silver Purple
Located in Sarzana, SP
Amatemi Bello, Amatemi Grande, Amatemi Diverso.
Chest of drawers
This Chest of drawers derives its name from a writing by the Russian poet Marina Cvetaeva, it is part of the "Par...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Bone Inlay 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper
Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul M.
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
LXV Style Chest of Drawers in Hand Gilded Silver Finish
Located in London, Park Royal
A LXV style chest of drawers, hand carved to order and custom finished. The picture shows the piece in a hand gilded silver finish with a beveled white Carrara marble top.
Category
2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Stack H1080 8 Drawer Blue Palette Storage by Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Challenging the conventions of a traditional drawer unit, stack consists of individual, multicoloured drawers that appear suspended above one another and open in both directions, cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Sideboard Cabinet by Egli Design
Located in London, GB
Sideboard cabinet by Egli design.
Category
2010s Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Lacquer
$6,587 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Handcrafted Drawers, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
An American black walnut and English oak handcrafted drawer table/nightstand/end table.
These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$5,094 / item
Lake Chest, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Lake Collection combines iconic mid-century French design with Californian influences. Our enduring design is now offered as a chest. Crafted to highlight the beauty of natural m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$7,200 / item
Vintage Retro Style Chest of drawers with Brass, Copper, Bronze Drawers
Located in Riga, LV
In a stunning design, the Infinity 12-drawer dresser is crafted from ash veneer with a smooth matte finish. Brass, copper and bronze drawer fronts are finished with patina in vintage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Flower Chest
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of functional decor, this chest is inspired by the gothic style of the Elsass region in France, bordering with Germany. Its one-of-a-kind allure comes from the larch...
Category
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$25,312 / item
Five-Drawer Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created by our English cabinetmaker with exacting detail, this Georgian styled walnut burl chest has the traditional arrangement of two drawers over three graduated drawers, each cro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
21st Century Baroque Handpainted Make Up Table by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The ornamental quality of this hand painted baroque night stand is truly astonishing. Made of solid wood with high-end oak veneers, its baroque carvings completely decorated with gold leaf and the curved lines are such a match with classic style elegant bedrooms including beds, poufs, cabinets, credenzas and wardrobes. (Chair not included but available on request)
The painting can...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Large Artisan Handcrafted English Oak End Table Drawers
Located in London, GB
A larger proportion SS1 - our artisan handcrafted contemporary end table/drawers/nightstands in the very best quartersawn English oak. The upper box is constructed with a spacious tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
21st Century Baroque 2-Doors Toilette in Ivory Finish by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wake up like a member of the royal family and admire yourself while sitting on this sophisticated dressing unit by Modenese Gastone Interiors, Italian Lu...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Natural Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Cabinet Bastone designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio
Dimensions :
H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Oak
- Without doors
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Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$8,226 / item
Scallop Inspired Blue Chest of Drawers by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Scallop Blue Inlay Chest of Drawers – Handcrafted Elegance for Your Home
Add a touch of timeless craftsmanship to your space with our Artisanal Scallop Inlay Chest of Drawers. Meticu...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
$5,820 / item
Dos Gallos Custom Bun Foot Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic chest of drawers with cascading base ending in bun feet, raised diamond pattern on drawers. Two pencil drawers with hidden pull-out handles and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$19,700 / item
Lake Chest, in Dark Walnut, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Lake Collection combines iconic mid-century French design with Californian influences. Our enduring design is now offered as a chest. Crafted to highlight the beauty of natural m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$7,900 / item
French 3-Drawer Hand-Crafted Chiffonnier in Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3-drawer chiffonnier is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak.
No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop....
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Custom Pair of Neoclassical-Style 3-Drawer X-Front Mirrored Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom made-to-order pair of Neoclassical-style nightstands with mirror veneer and "X" design detail on front. Each nightstand has three drawers with decorative glass knob pulls, pre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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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