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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire period commode, with black and brass accents, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, with case which houses th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
ANTiQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GREEN FLORAL TWO OVER THREE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique Swedish circa 1880-1900 hand painted green floral chest of drawers in two over three fo...
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1880s Swedish Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
A 19TH Century Blue Painted Commode
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
An early nineteenth century blue painted Empire commode with three drawers, bronze lion mask handles, all supported on simulated crocodile feet, with black marble ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer made in Japan around the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868-1920).
It would also have been used as a low desk. In modern times, it could be used very beautifully ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier cherry wood and ebony inlay commode. Circa 1840. A fine addition to any home!
Category
1840s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
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
Chest of drawers/dressing table by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1960’s Sweden
By Axel Larsson
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful Swedish chest of drawers and a dressing table as well designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, brass handgrips. Exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Condition
Good, age r...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
A late George III mahogany bow fronted three drawer chest of drawers, with shaped apron and raised on splayed bracket feet, 40"w x 22"d x 33"h
Category
1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really funky early 19th C French painted three drawer oak commode. 1820.
Reference: 8393
Dimensions
51.5 inches (131 cms) Wide
21 inches (53 cms) Deep
35 inches (89 cms) High
Category
19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Donkey Desk - White MATURIN
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The Maturin donkey, emblematic of labor in rural settings, retains its traditional role while taking on a distinctly contemporary dimension in this design. Serving as a unique secret...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The Maturin donkey, emblematic of labor in rural settings, retains its traditional role while taking on a distinctly contemporary dimension in this design. Serving as a unique secret...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1960s. This example features book match...
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1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI Commode Bombe Chest Drawers Parquetry
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Walnut Louis XVI Style Serpentine Commode.
Circa 1900 on this fine French antique commode
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Gustavian dresser or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example having a birch ve...
Category
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Victorian Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers measuring 38.5" in height, 38.25 in width, 18" in depth.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Welsh Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A handsome pine chest of drawers with a raised distinctly shaped upstand above a beautifully molded rectangular thick top.
The chest is raised on unusually high bracket feet arrange...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
As English chests go this is a dinosaur. Dating back to the late 1700s this is an all-original chest with beautiful burled walnut wood. The chest has stunning cross banding and inlay...
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1790s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Large Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on large bun feet.
The newer, professionally applied and layered salmon painted...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
JSK01 Pine Three Drawer Chest 35.5”Wx17.5”Dx33”H England circa 1880 $1295.00
This pretty three drawer chest is very light in weight, as is typical of late nineteenth century English ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
A George III Satinwood Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780.
Cross-banded in tulipwood, the drawers edged with a trompe l'oeil zig-zag banding.
Category
18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Pair of Gustavian style blue distressed painted commodes or dressers designed and produced in Sweden in th...
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
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.
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Plywood and Plastic Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Plywood and Plastic Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s by Starform.
This piece is in very good vintage condition, featuring 4 drawers and makers ma...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Plywood
Capable MB84 Wood Chest of Drawers by Roberto Poggi for Poggi, Italy, 1990s
By Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
MB84 chest of drawers by Roberto Poggi for Poggi.
Capable walnut piece with four drawers and brass details.
Category
1990s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency mahogany bedside chests of drawers/ commodes
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality pair of late Regency early Victorian mahogany chests of drawers circa 1840 .
The chests have been made using the finest mahogany available of the period with a wonderful...
Category
1830s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality slight bowfront chest of drawers, fitted with 4 drawers veneered in burr walnut. Each drawer fitted with a pair o...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage bamboo chest of drawers by maugrion, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant wooden and bamboo chest of drawers with 3 large drawers.
Produced by Maugrion, delivering quality rattan and bamboo furniture and sold in high segment furniture shops such a...
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1970s French Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Palazzi Dell'Arte Cantù Console Table Mid-Century Design 1950's
Located in Taranto, IT
Palazzi Dell'Arte Cantù Console Table Mid-Century Design 1950's.
All-wood frame, brass details, glass top.
The item is in good conservative condition, there is no structural defect...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare French Empire period chest of drawers, in walnut wood with keyholes and gilded brass handles, the chest of drawers has two drawers and a top secret at the top, the sides are f...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, Greek Key
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Chests or Nightstands, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th/20th Century
Stunning pair of three drawer chests, commodes or nightstands having a Sw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J011 Victorian bird's eye maple chest of drawers of narrow proportions, having inlaid upstand and inlaid top above three moulded and inlaid drawers fitted with original turned knobs ...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Northern Italian Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular inlaid top with canted angles and a shallow chip carved frieze. Conforming case fitted with three inlaid drawers raised on bracket feet.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example features...
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a handsome chest . It has a great color and form.
Category
19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century mahogany Wellington chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique mahogany Wellington chest of drawers with 8 drawers. With the characteristic closure on the right side. No key present. In beautiful original condition. ready for ...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco 1930s Leather Front 5 Drawer Commode the Style of Parzinger Originals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic art deco high style mahogany cabinet with tooled and sewn diamond pattern green leather door panels and distinctive polished brass tacks. Features three large spacious drawer...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
George Coslin Sideboard Longato Hennè 1970 Modernariato Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Eccezionale cassettiera della prestigiosa serie "Hennè", ideata dall'acclamato designer George Coslin e prodotta da Longato negli anni '70 in Italia.
Questa straordinaria cassettier...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
19th Century Inlaid Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a stunning chest. The inlay is incredible.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rara cassettiera mod. Carimate, Vico Magistretti, anni '60
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rara cassettiera mod. Carimate disegnata da Vico Magistretti negli anni'60
Struttura in legno rosso e dettagli in ottone
Ideale l'abbinamento con i comodini della stessa serie
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Ico Parisi Console Table Mid-Century Design Modernism 1950's
Located in Taranto, IT
Ico Parisi Console Table Mid-Century Design Modernism 1950's.
All-wood frame, glass top, unfortunately the frame has been painted. but it is an excellent restoration project because...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Large Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on a scalloped skirt base.
The newer, professionally applied and layere...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Experience the timeless elegance of the 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode, meticulously crafted to embody the essence of classic French design. Constructed from premium oak...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Chest on Chest Design Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
An attractive piece of storage furniture, this early 20th century set of drawers is relatively small and narrow and will make a great set of drawers for any space, ideal for smaller ...
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Small Scale Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring only 34.5 inches wide, this small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features a grey marble top and fluted rounded cor...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Cherry wood.
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1830
Cherry Wood
This Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherrywood dates from 1830. With a length of 60 cm, a width of 107 cm and ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
19th Century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers circa 1870.
Fine quality caddy top tall chest of drawers, which is also known as a seminere chest, because of the use of 7 drawers....
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Extra-Large Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 18th Century extra-large chest on chest of drawers in the Chippendale style, unbranded. Mahogany with brass hardware, bevel edge to the top, bevel edge dividing chests, a...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis-Philippe Four-Drawer Commode with Marble Top and Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe bleached wood commode from the 19th century with bookmatched veneer, white marble top and four drawers. This French Louis-Philippe bleached wood commode from ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Military cabinet/ chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. Some nice details with the 4 handles on the sides.
This item has some patina w...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Small 19th Century chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany chest of drawers with 4 drawers in perfect condition. The chest of drawers has a beautiful aged patina.
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1840
Size: 76...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest provides six drawers with ample storage and exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical 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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