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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1930s
1960s Vintage Modern Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of our extraordinary vintage modern chest of drawers, crafted in the distinguished campaign style from the 1960s. This piece is in excellent condition, beautifull...
Category
1960s North American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) in walnut, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured recently by Kai Kristiansen & Friends ApS, Denmark. The Entre serie was originally produced by Ak...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1960s Upcycled Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Body stained in black color
- Iron hairpin legs were added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
A very small and very pretty chest of 4 drawers in the Chippendale style.
- Standing on ogee bracket feet.
- 4 straight, cockbeaded drawers augmented by brass Rococo style handles.
...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Vintage Seven-Drawer Cabinet, Mid Showa Period '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage drawer cabinet was crafted in the Mid Showa Period (1926-).
Crafted from chestnut wood, it boasts a rich, deep color that exudes warmth and sophistication.
It offers a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
French Louis XV Style 1910s Grey Painted Commode with Bronze Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style two-drawer light grey painted commode from the early 20th century, with discreet serpentine front, bronze hardware and cabriole legs. Born in the early years ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Period Art Deco Bedside Chests 1930s Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Bedside Cabinets.
These Stylish Cabinets Feature Wonderful Birds Eye Maple Veneers to the Fronts, Tops and Sides.
Each Cabinet Has 1 Interior Shelf a...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Painted Pine Commodes or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of Italian commodes or chest of drawers featuring a Venetian style painted finish. The large pine cases measure over 4 feet wide fronted by three storage drawers with pati...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Period Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers.
This Chest of Drawers is Raised Upon Splayed Feet with a Shaped Apron.
Period Regency antique chest
The Chest of Drawers Has an Arrangement o...
Category
1980s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Normal Bel Geddes for Simmons Enameled Steel Dresser & Mirror, 1930s
Located in Harlingen, TX
An industrial art deco steel metal three drawer chest or dresser and floating mirror designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture circa 1935. Faux bois enamel finish w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cassettiera Carlo De Carli D154, Sormani, Italia anni ‘60
Located in Firenze, IT
Cassettiera disegnata da Carlo de Carli, modello D154 in legno laccato rosso, pomelli e puntali in ottone, piano in vetro dell’epoca inserito in una cornice di metallo fissata al pia...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Moorish Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your décor with exotic charm using this Vintage Boho Moorish Chest of Drawers. Featuring intricate Moorish-inspired patterns and a bohemian flair, this chest offers both beaut...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique yew wood military campaign secretaire chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is absolutely amazing, this is a very...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Art Deco Bedside Cabinets Walnut Nightstands 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here We Have a Quality Matched Pair of Stylish Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinets.
The cabinets are Raised Upon Inverted and Ebonised Plinths.
Circa 1930
Each Cabinet Features 1 x Dr...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1930s Jacques Adnet Vellum Bar Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Vellum covered bar cabinet lined in beech wood by Jacques Adnet, circa 1935. A towering figure in twentieth-century avant-garde French design, Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) is remembered...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
French Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th C French painted oak commode with original marble top. 1900.
Reference: 8410
Dimensions
51.5 inches (131 cms) Wide
23.5 inches (60 cms) Deep
39.5 inches (100 cms) High
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Mid Century Nightstands with Chrome Drawer Pulls
Located in Asheville, NC
Enhance your bedroom decor with this stylish pair of high-quality nightstands, each boasting sleek chrome drawer pulls. The dark black lacquer top and sides lend a touch of elegance ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French Louis XV style bedside chests, dating from around the 1900-1910 period.
They are of outstanding quality and are a very useful size, with lots of st...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
George III Style Bow Fronted 6 Drawer Tallboy Chest of drawers, Mahogany with br
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
George III Style Bow Fronted 6 Drawer Tallboy Chest of drawers, Mahogany with brass handles. Original paper in drawers, very good condition, early 1900's, beautiful peice of Edwardia...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Belgian mid-century nightstands or chests of drawers mounted on black curved metal bases. Simple yet dynamic, their blend of industrial and modernist elements results in a ti...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of commodes in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Søborg cabinetmakers. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Art Deco cubic dresser with brass handles 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made chest of drawers from the turn of the 1930s-1940s, a designer piece of furniture covered in walnut burl and decorated with original period brass handles.
The dresser ha...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Superb Decorative Crafts Italian-made Flame Mahogany Directoire Demilune Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb Decorative Crafts Italian-made flame mahogany bronze and brass adorned demilune Louis XVI or Directoire commode. The quality is breathtaking and this is a in good co...
Category
1990s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Teak & Mahogany Chests
Located in Newark, GB
Elegant and refined, this pair of mid 20th century chest of drawers exudes timeless sophistication. Crafted from teak and mahogany, each piece features six seamlessly integrated draw...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Italian Mid-Century Fir Green Wood-Rattan Chest with Brass Hardware 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastic geometric Mid-Century chest of drawers in rich fir green with brass details.
The object is made in a heavy design and has 4 large drawers.
The body is made of solid wood ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rustic, si...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
vintage chest of drawers hall closet cupboard 60s
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage chest of drawers hall closet cupboard 60s Sweden
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 57 x 82 x 32 (hxwxd)
details oak;
artic...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Art Deco style chest of drawers, 1940s, Poland. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chest of drawers from the 1940s, Poland.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 68 cm / width 121 cm / depth 46 cm
Category
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
vintage TV cabinet cupboard teak 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage TV cabinet cupboard teak 60's
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 42.5 x 120 x 44 (hxwxd)
details teak;
article number 2327
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Art Deco five-drawer walnut and mahogany dresser with brass handles
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant 1940s Art Deco period chest of drawers, quality Italian production with modern and functional design.
The special feature of the cabinet is that it has five drawers unlike c...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maple, Brass & Parchment Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s. Maple structure, parchment-covered drawers, brass tips; a dark mauve glass is laid over the top while the upper shelf is made ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style chest of drawers from the 1940s, Poland.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 96 cm / width 211 cm / depth 61 cm
Category
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Postmodern White Lacquer Laminate Bullnose Commodes/Chests - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Revitalize your interior with this pair of Postmodern White Glossy Lacquer Laminate Bullnose Commodes/Chests. Featuring a sleek, glossy finish and clean lines, these commodes bring c...
Category
1980s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Lexington Nautica Home Commode Modern Bedside Table Three Drawer Chest 568-621
Located in Dayton, OH
Nautica Home by Lexington Furniture commode or bedside table. Features a bow front with three dovetailed drawers. Drawer fronts are reeded with silver rounded pulls. Finished in cher...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique burr walnut bedside cabinets, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1920 period.
They are of superb quality and display gorgeous burr walnut gra...
Category
Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century palisander tall chest of drawers circa 1960.
Good quality Scandinavian tall chest of drawers. 6 equal sized drawers with fitted solid handles, top drawer fitted wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Karl Springer Style Sideboard Comò space Agedesign Modernariato 1970’s
Located in Taranto, IT
Karl Springer Style Sideboard space Age design Modernariato 1970’s.
Struttura interamente in legno laccato, dettagli in acciaio cromato.
L’articolo è in buone condizioni conservati...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 4 drawers.
...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Magnificent Neatly Proportioned Danish Mid Century Modern Chest Of Drawers
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An incredibly attractive and stylish Danish Mid Century modern chest of drawers that is neatly proportioned without deterring from ample storage that is offered in the form of four p...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning Louis the 16th chest it has been stained black the importance of that is you don't see brushstrokes as if it had been painted. It's a very consistent finish the ex...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful.
There is no wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar....
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with drawers of 1960s Nordic manufacture.
The teak frame gives the box a modern and elegant appearance as well as durability. The round gold metal handles add a touch of lux...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian chest of drawers with desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Detail vintage oak secretaire.
...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small chest of drawers with four drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s teak cabinet with drawers
A chest of drawers that embodies the essence of Scandinavian design with its teak frame, a wood characterized by a warm, rich tone that gives...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Restored Nighstand Chests by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar....
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF DISTRESSED MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW WOOD SIDE TABLES WiTH DRAWERS TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood & brass mounted Military Campaign style side tables with drawers t...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960’s Scandinavian birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid century furniture. Rectangular top with rounded corners, fitted with 3 drawers below ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten circa 1940.
Here we present a known design designed by Carl Malmsten.
Dark stained birch carcass, with 2 drawers r...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
EXQUISITE PAIR OF ViNTAGE FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS PART OF A SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of vintage circa 1920-1940 flamed mahogany chests of drawers which sit in a tw...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Baroque Style Entry Table in Solid Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming entry table / console table with a drawer, crafted in the 1920s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, a stunning piece of furniture exuding elegance and craftsmanship. Carved ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
PAIR OF VINTAGE MiLITARY CAMPAIGN TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER TRAYS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Military Campaign tallboy chests of drawers which are brass mounted and come co...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Chest of Drawers - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Chest of Drawers - Pair
Each chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 32.25 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Commode Jansen en laque vers 1970, France
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Commode double porte par Maison Jansen vers 1970, France.
Meuble en laque d'Ambre de Paris, couleur rouge foncé à effet marbré.
en excellent état.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Italian Art Deco wooden chest of drawers with black top and arched feet, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wooden chest of drawers with black top and arched feet, 1930s
Chest of drawers with rectangular wooden base. The top is lacquered in black, as are the four arch-shap...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
George Coslin Chest of Drawers Longato Henna 1970s Modern Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Outstanding chest of drawers from the prestigious "Henna" series, conceived by acclaimed designer George Coslin and produced by Longato in the 1970s in Italy.
This extraordinary che...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Campaigner Chests by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of sophisticated 3 drawer "Campaigner" bachelor chests by Dixie. Brass hardware. Good vintage condition with some minor cosmetic imperfections (light scratches/dings).These ches...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Molteni Chest of Drawers Series Larco 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Gianfranco Frattini Molteni Chest of Drawers Larco 1970's Series.
In excellent conservative condition, no cosmetic or structural defects to report, only slight and obvious signs of ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage 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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