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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Late 18th Century
Antique English Chest of 7 Drawers Georgian Brass Lion Pulls Carved Oak 18th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite antique english oak 18th century Georgian era chest of drawers~~brass lion pulls with upper shelf and gallery~~pre-1800
A must have~~gorg...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Grand Chest of Drawers, English, Walnut, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique grand chest on chest of drawers. An English, walnut and mahogany tallboy, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Striking appeara...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 18th Century oak chest on stand, the moulded edge cornice above two short over four long graduated drawers with brass plate handl...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian Bombe' Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 18th century Italian lacquered and gilded bombe shaped commode, Circa 1780. This commode has a beautiful patina. Sure to make a statement in any home.
Category
1780s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Six Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany chest has two drawers over four drawer graduated drawers, fluted chamfered corners with the original Corinthian brass capitals a...
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1780s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Regency Style Four Drawer Marble Top Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Contemporary. Parcel gilt burl wood veneered commode or chest in the regency taste, having a red marble top, corner rosettes, the four-drawers and sides with rais-de-coeur detail, an...
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1980s Italian Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Majestic Restored Bamboo Pagoda Commode by Budji Layug, circa 1980
By Budji Layug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. NOT...
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1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Montreal, QC
18th century Georgian period mahogany bow front chest of drawers with bracket feet.
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1780s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Oak Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest is crossbanded with a mahogany banded on the top and all drawer fronts. The top has heavy ogee molding skirtd with egg and dentil moilding on all three sides. The frieze h...
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1770s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century North Country Mahogany Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 18th century Georgian mahogany north
Country chest having well figured top over four well
Figured long drawers retaining original brasswear
Flanked by canted corn...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Original Swedish Cherry Brass Secrétaire Drawers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful Swedish secrétaire from the end of the 18th century made of pine and veneered with best quality north European cherry all in great and original condition. Originally this cabinet was made for a Duke's or duchess house.
All drawers still have the heavy metal locks...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique "Commode Sauteuse" was crafted in southern France, circa 1780. The fruitwood chest stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder ov...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Mahogany Highboy
Located in Wilson, NC
The top section of this Queen Anne highboy has a crown with Wall of Troy molding and a blind fretwork frieze carved in the manner of Thomas Elfe of 18th ce...
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1770s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis Seize Chest of Drawers Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Louis Seize chest of drawers, crafted from mahogany and adorned with exquisite inlaid wood detailing, is a remarkable antique piece from the 1790s. This elegant chest showcases t...
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1790s Danish Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Cherrywood Trumeau Commode, Josephinism Period, Austria circa 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind 18th Century Cherrywood Trumeau Commode from the so-called "Josephinism" period, called after Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor in which he was the sole ruler of the famous...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood, Nutwood, Spruce
18th Century Oak Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Mid 18th century oak chest of drawers, the double moulded edge top above a selection of five long drawers with brass swan neck handles and escu...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Three Drawer Elm Wood with Ebonized Frame Commode, France, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
1980's French three drawer commode in the style of French Empire.
Natural color elm wood drawers with ebonized frame with fluted leg details.
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1980s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, antique Russian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, designed and produced by an unknown carpenter from St. Petersburg, in good condition. The vintage secretaire...
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Late 18th Century Russian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Ebonized and Elm Wood with White Marble Top Commode, France, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
1980's French three drawer commode in the style of French Empire.
Natural color elm wood drawers with ebonized frame with fluted leg details.
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1980s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Georgian mahogany chest on chest, the top with two short drawers over three long, and with canted corners with blind fretwork carving, the base with ‘brushing slide’ over ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Cherry Wood Commode or Chest of Drawer
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important antique Italian Louis XVI chest of drawers 1780s cherry wood. Inlaid decoration of geometric taste. On the front four large and useful drawers. In the 17th century only imp...
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1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Dresser Italian Designed in the Style of Memphis, 1980
Located in London, GB
Four drawers dresser of pyramidal shape, painted in dramatic black and white stripes. The architectural form and gold and silver patterns of the dresser make it dynamic and sculptura...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790 which is the Swedish Gustavian era, otherwise known as neoclassical. Typical to th...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Tall English Mahogany Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This tall chest has the original hardware, dentil cornice, and thumbnail drawer fronts.
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1780s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest is all original including the brasses. The top and drawer fronts are crossbanded with mahogany and inlaid with French boxwood. The drawers are framed with French boxwood c...
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1780s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Frame
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this chest on frame have incised cockbeading and are inlaid with satinwood, ribbons, bellflowers, and arabesques. The base has inlaid fan...
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1770s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Danish Baroque Oak Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
A late 18th century Danish Baroque oak chest with breakfront top over a case with four drawers mounted with elaborate gilt metal hardware, raised on ...
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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late 18th Century Sheraton Period Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Commode
Located in London, GB
A fine late 18th century Sheraton period fiddle back mahogany demilune commode, satinwood crossbanded, green line and interlaced leaf inlaid throughout. The piece with two real and t...
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Northern Swedish Gustavian Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian commode. The commode is from northern Sweden and made circa 1770. The commode has original paint and the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English Marble Top Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this mahogany chest are crossbanded with satinwood and ebony and inlaid with quarter fans. The marble is later. This chest was originally likely a bottom section of a ...
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1780s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century George III English Satinwood & Hand Painted Side Cabinet / Commode
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine George III satinwood and hand painted side cabinet, the superstructure with central mirror backed arch display case, flanked by painted p...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Superb quality 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, the lovely figured and crossbanded top with a brushing slide below, four graduated long oak lined drawers, with wond...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Genovese Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Unusual, hand carved, veneered, inlaid and ebonized, four drawer, serpentine front commode with clipped corners bolstered by turned pilasters capped with Corinthian capitals. The whole in Burl veneer with foliate style, pear wood inlay. Original, gilt bronze drawer pulls on 3 lower drawers, replacement antique knobs...
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1780s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pearwood, Burl
18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode or Sauteuse
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French large Louis XVI neoclassical breakfront marquetry gilt bronze commode or sauteuse, attributed ti Etienne Avril (1748-1791):...
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The top and drawer fronts of this chest are inlaid with a band of bee's wing satinwood framed by ebony and boxwood lines. There are two indentations in the surface of the front right...
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1780s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine 18th Century Hepplewhite Period Serpentine Harewood Commode
Located in London, GB
A fine late 18th century Hepplewhite period harewood commode, green boxwood strung and padouk wood crossbanded throughout, having serpentine top with padouk wood central inlaid oval ...
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Harewood, Boxwood, Padouk, Yew
Louis XVI Dresser, South Germany 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI dresser, South Germany 1780,
Walnut massif with geometric intarsia in plum on front, top, base and the sides. This very pretty Neoclassical chest of drawers is in very good...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Scrolls and Grapes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the late 18th century, with carved scrolls and grape motifs. Created in Italy during the later years of the 18th century, this walnut commode features ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Sophisticated Hand-Carved Commode in Combed Gesso by Michael Taylor, circa 1980
By Michael Taylor, Kreiss
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A ...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gesso, Mahogany
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Dressing Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine 18th century mahogany kneehole dressing chest having moulded edge top above brushing slide, fitted top drawer, six short graduated cockbeaded drawers and cupboard in central r...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Carved and Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century carved and bleached oak commode. Nice carvings and patina on this piece. So pretty and great for a variety of decors.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Continental Table Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual 18th century walnut shaped table chest of drawers.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Five Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful antique Georgian five drawer chest. Perfect for any room!
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A very fine 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. The beautifully figured and patinated serpentine moulded top, with canted corners a...
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Milan, IT
An Italian monumental sized bureau with flap dating back to the second half of 18th century. Three deep drawers and a fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior with six small dr...
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1770s Italian Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Superb quality 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, having a lovely figured and shaped top above four long oak lined drawers with engraved brass ring handles and escutc...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French Bleached Walnut Large Scale Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century French bleached walnut large scale commode. The piece also has nice carvings and ample storage. Fabulous!
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Late 18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Rococo Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With paneled and crossbanded serpentine top over two drawers with oval brass handles, raised on carved cabriole legs.
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1780s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
English late Georgian solid mahogany bow front chest of drawers. Two over three. Includes original keys and working locks. Ready to place.
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1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Restored Black Lacquer and Rush Wicker Commode, circa 1985
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Louis XVI Period Cherrywood Commode with Verde Antico Marble Top
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XVI period cherrywood commode with Verde Antico marble top and decorated with brass handles and diamond-shaped locks.
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a carved walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in France, circa 1780. The top of the chest has a nicely molded edge and, as wit...
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1780s French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Secretaire, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XV secretaire, France, 1770.
Beautiful walnut veneer with plum, satinwood and kingwood marquetry.
Exquisite figural marquetry on the outside of the writing top.
The writing ...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Italian 18th Century Régence Commode
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian régence two-drawer marquetry commode.
Top in solid walnut, bottom section veneered in walnut. Fronts inlaid with geometric motif borders.
Standing on saber legs ending in f...
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Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Pine
18th Century Tall French Seven Drawer Chest by Conrad Mauter
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century tall French seven drawer chest by important Paris cabinetmaker Conrad Mauter (Maître 1777).
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Late 18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Bookmatched Elm Cabinet in the style of Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent cabinet is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Late 18th Century English Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super early antique Charles II English oak chest of drawers having two small drawers at the top and 3 large drawers underneath. Brass hardware is beautiful and all drawers work smoot...
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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late 20th Century Iridescent Blue/Grey Murano Glass and Brass Console
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Three different iridescent colors: Blue, turquoise and grey.
6 drawers with grey velvet inside.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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