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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Antique Sheraton Cherry Four Drawer Swell Front Chest Circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Sheraton Cherry Swell Front Chest with Four Graduated Drawers and Turned Legs, Circa 1830
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of cherry wood that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are two do...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical tall Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large neoclassical chest of drawers with four drawers and a shallow drawer in the upper section. The chest of drawers is decorated with fluted quarter columns at the corners and a de...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Regency Miniature 4 drawer Mahogany D front chest
By King
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency period Miniature 4 drawer Mahogany D front chest
D shaped front with 4 drawers ,
Reeded detail at sides
standing on 4 turned feet,
very nice quality
good proportions
on the...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vanity Art Deco Amalfitana 1931
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Exclusive full-period Art Dèco Amalfitan Vanity in fine choice woods such as Rosewood, Blond Mahogany and WalnutBlond.
Two-component handles made of machined brass.
Refinement and el...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Carved Vintage Silver Jewelry Cabinet Collector Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Intricately carved serving vintage silver jewelry buffet cabinet chest of drawers from Southeast Asia, circa 1960s. Features beautiful Chinese w...
Category
19th Century Southeast Asian Ming Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Gentlemen’s Chest with Hexagon Paneled Design and Brass Hardware
By Omega, Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome midcentury gentlemen’s chest adorned with a hexagon paneled design and brass hardware and attributed to Thomasville’s Omega Colle...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Chest with Doors, late 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Chest with two doors and four panels with inlays and iron bands as well as handles on the sides. The chest stands on pressed ball feet and is fitted with a shelf inside.
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
STUNNING FLAMED HARDWOOD HOWARD & SON'S SERPENTINE FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare large Howard & Son’s 1880 fully stamped Flamed Mahogany Serpentine fronted chest of draw...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet with 30 drawers
Located in Markington, GB
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet, lots of drawers, lots of dents, scratches and everything else to make this unit look fab!!...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique George I Style burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George I style burled wood chest of drawers, circa 1910. With a slightly rectangular top with molded front and side edges, two top drawers over 3 lower drawers all with brass tear dr...
Category
1910s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Acacia and Walnut Wood Three Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company, Acacia wood and walnut wood three drawer commode. The front of the commode is adorned with raised octagonal shapes, four complete and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, around 1820, South Germany
Located in Greding, DE
Small walnut veneered Biedermeier chest of drawers with five drawers. The chest of drawers rests on square tapered feet and has been professionally restored and polished by hand. The...
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1820s Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers on S-shaped legs with ebonized columns, bases and brass capitals. The surrounding profiled edge is also ebonized. The chest of drawers offers plenty of s...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers
sku 1813
W188 x D55 x H78 cm.
Weight 84 kg
Category
19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed
By David Lange
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning mid-century black chest of drawers or cabinet from the David Lange house. Since 1969 this company has been a benchmark in design furniture, specia...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in the 19th century, the Louis Philippe commode exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. This exquisite piece of French furniture epitomizes the neoclassical styl...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury, Maple Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Meredew, 1960s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century Italian style maple tallboy chest of drawers - from the quality furniture makers, Meredew, circa 1960s
There are six drawers in total
Finished in high gloss
The matchi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Experience the timeless allure of the 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode, showcasing the exquisite artistry of book-matched walnut veneer. Crafted to perfection, this commode...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair Early 20th C English Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of three drawer chests dates from approximately 1900. Chests feature dark walnut veneer arranged in a decorative pattern with contrasting light maple bord...
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern Rosewood Gentlemen's Chest with Lucite Base by Modernage
Located in Asheville, NC
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this hard-to-find piece from the Mid-Century Modern era. Crafted from luxurious rosewood and featuring a sleek lucite base, this g...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Small Italian Chests of Drawer in Walnut
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of small Mid-20th Century Italian chests of drawer in walnut, marked "Selva".
Category
1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 2 French Antique Marble and Mahogany Marquetry Nightstands-Set of 2 Marb
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 French Antique Louis XVI Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands from the 20s
2 different Cabinet Maker Masterpieces , which we offer as a Pair.
1) Solid Mahogany Bedsid...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid Century Chest of Drawers model 4601, Simon Fussell for Kartell, Italy 70s
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice black chest of drawers designed by Simon Fussell for Kartell Italy
This is model 4601 3-5
In very good conditions
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
20th Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Original Gray Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers in walnut with original gray marble, with three drawers that have Florentine paper inside.
Natural color as per photos.
The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vtg Maitland Smith Chippendale Parquetry Salesman Sample Jewelry-Keepsake Chest
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare and early salesman sample chest of drawers that is perfect for jewelry and keepsakes. In the Chippendale style in gorgeous maho...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and sits atop a case with simpl...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Small and Rustic Wood and Brass Chest, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury countryside inspired five-drawers chest of drawers. This amazing item is made of wood with brass hardware.
An astonishing piece with beautiful lines and perfe...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features charming typical campaign handles as well two carrying handles on both its sides.
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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Paint Decorated 2-Drawer Side Stands by White, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of French Provincial style bombe end stands by White offer shaped top over double drawer case, raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll form feet, paint decorated...
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Four Drawer Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century four drawer black painted chest of drawer.
EUR 175 front door delivery to most areas of London UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Northern Germany.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Edwardian Circa 1900 Painted Pine Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
This Antique English Edwardian stately chest of drawers is made of pine and sits on oversize turned feet, adding a unique addition to your home decor. The dresser overall has the app...
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Swedish Chest of Drawers in Blond Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome three drawer chest made in Sweden of golden Birch. Perfect for storage of bedding or clothes. A lovely piece of furniture in any room.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1880s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Origin: Northern Europe
W...
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1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers with a beveled edge around the top, following down to simple sides and two drawers over two drawers, all over a banded base, with scalloping in the...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Solid birch body, partly ebonized. Drawer front with ebonized knobs. Lockable base cabinet with shel...
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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Bedside Table with Drawers in Teak of Danish Design by Pbj Furniture
By PBJ Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Bedside table with drawers in teak of Danish design manufactured by PBJ Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19th century Swedish chest of drawers ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a lovely Swedish chest of drawers, pinewood, blue/green old paint ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English Pine Chest of Drawers , C. 1950
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-20th century pine chest of drawers from England with a beveled edge around the top, following down to simple sides and two drawers over two drawers in the front. The drawer front...
Category
20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Art Nouveau Small Wooden Cabinet by Majorelle, France, Signed
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique French Art Nouveau wood commode or nightstand was designed by Louis Majorelle and made in Nancy, France circa 1910-1920. This exceptional, museum-quality cabinet ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 35 1/2in D: 22in
This Antique Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode, Chest of Drawers In the Manner of Maison Jansen is a nice example of high quality furni...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury five-drawers dresser. This minimal chest of drawers was designed by Ico Parisi and produced by Mim Roma. Made in walnut wood with wo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single board, and has a molded edge for added design flair. The case sides are simple, and has two drawers ove...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with Marble Top, One-Drawer & Door
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, the marble atop a fabric-lined surface,...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has some visible wear, particularly in the top, so you can see some scratches and dings. And it has a newly modified recessed black painted base as it encountered water at some point in its life and could not be refinished so we revamped it, modified, and painted the base black. There are some small rings on the desktop. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Need a GORGEOUS desk but have limited space? Well, here it is…. the perfect desk! This is a very handsome smaller roll top desk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Country French Chiffonier ~ Lingerie Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Chiffonier ~ Lingerie Chest is the perfect choice for storing clothes while taking up a minimum amount of floor space in the room! Five vertically oriented dra...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A Georgian tall chest in pine with two short over five long drawers raised on bracket feet.
Delightful Oxblood-coloured paint with later chinoiserie detailing.
English, circa 1800....
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Early 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
Offered is an excellent example of Asian mid-century modern design; a Black Mahogany chest from the 1960's. Feat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature or model chest of drawers dates back to the Biedermeier period and was made with walnut veneer on a softwood body. The chest of drawers is in very good restored conditi...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Softwood
Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
An Henredon custom Folio one fruitwood chest of drawers in very good vintage condition. Features 2 smaller top drawers, a two door cabinet and 3 large ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England with a nicely grained top, which also has a beveled edge, following down to simple sides and a bow front with two drawer...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XV Style Faux Painted Cameo Demilune Console Table, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style console cabinet offers demilune form with painted faux marble top over case with single door having cameo of a woman and opening to shelved interior,...
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Restored 1950s George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our exquisite pair of George III chest of drawers, originating from the 1950s. These masterpieces, crafted from the finest mahogany wood, are a testament to the unmatched skills of our in-house craftsmen. Each dresser...
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1950s European George III Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Artefacts Campaign Collection Oak and Brass Bedside Chest Nightstand
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Nice Henrendon fine furniture oak and brass bedside chest nightstand form the n Artefact collection / good vintage condition. Some wear on top...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a single board top with lovely color and graining. This is surrounded by a beveled edge. The sides are simple, and the front ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Rattan Commodes
Located in Pomona, CA
Vintage 1960s mid-century woven rattan commodes
3 drawer
Striking mid-century woven rattan dresser, c. 1960s. This stunning three-drawer basketw...
Category
1960s American 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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