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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Late 17th Century
Modern Midcentury Chest -Six Drawers - Metal Base - Glass Front- Wood Case
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern MidCentury Chest of Six Drawers by Ercole Home is crafted from Oak with an Earl Grey Ceruse finish, with a Midcentury Style base in Natural Steel and and Stripe pattern mo...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
French Provincial White Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial White Painted Dresser with a distressed antique finish, with three long drawers and raised square tapered legs.
Dimensions: 38" W x 19" D x 32" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Jim Rose - Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers was inspired by the forms and sensibilities of Shaker furniture. Here, artist Jim Rose puts his spin on the shaker design by using naturally rusted steel. The warmth of the patina evokes a cherished family heirloom. This piece will add interest and functionality to any room.
Jim Rose
Chest of Drawers
repurposed steel with natural rust patina
78h x 35w x 18d in
198.12h x 88.90w x 45.72d cm
JR0270
Jim Rose
b. 1966, d. 2023
Bio:
Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966, Wisconsin
Education:
1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL
1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Awards:
2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI
2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board
2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Solo Exhibitions:
2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
National Exhibitions:
2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz
2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery
2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery
Group Exhibitions:
2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi
2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI
2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY
2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts,
Mesa, AZ
2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN
2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI
2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI
2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI
2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY
2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI
2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition)
2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
2006 Marriage of the Minds...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Ebonized Oak Stacked Box Chest by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box chest is a larger modified version of the stacked box nightstand. The piece features three drawers and an inset detail that can be finished with brass plating. Availa...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Henredon French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top TV Stand Dresser Commode
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Marble top. 5 dovetail drawers. Brass hardware. Brass accents. 32 3/4" h x 64 3/4" w x 24 1/4" d.
Condition
Light surface scratches.
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
THEODORE ALEXANDER Rep•li•ca Burl Walnut Chippendale Bowfront Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by Theodore Alexander, from their Rep•li•ca Collection. Burl walnut with brass hardware, bowfront shape, banded bevel edge top, pull-out pressing s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
"Il Pezzo 2 Dresser" chest of drawers - walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations.
Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Chest of drawers in Parchment and Fugu by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers is a stunning piece made of ivory parchment with laminated fugu drawers front.
It has three drawers and each one is surrounded with brass trims.
The handles an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin
Chest of drawers in Black and grey marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The Accordeon dresser is a stunning futurist piece made of black and grey polished shell marquetry with shagreen details. It has three drawers.
The handles are made in lost wax cast ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Shell
Uka bathroom furniture
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Simplicity and functionality with light Lola glamor touches for an audience that is looking for something different without spending too much.
Clean finishes, without patinas or agin...
Category
2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Mahogany Leather Tall Chest
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous mahogany dresser or chest of drawers by Ralph Lauren from the modern Hollywood collection. The dresser features a mahogany veneered case with a cream parchment clad front. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Bamboo and Brass Chest, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Bamboo and Brass Chest, Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Glass and Brass Large Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian commode composed of three drawers, made of solid wood structure covered with colored glass. Legs and handles made of solid brass.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
CraftAssociates Chest, Cambre Modern Teak Chest, White, Two Drawer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chest, Cambre Modern Teak Chest, White, Two Drawer
This modern teak chest from the Cambre Collection for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The legs and...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Maple, Teak
Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays.
The three long soft closing drawe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Quality French Louis XV Marble Top Low Wide TV Stand Dresser Commode
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Marble top. 5 dovetail drawers. Brass hardware. Brass accents. 32 3/4" h x 64 3/4" w x 24 1/4" d.
Condition
Light surface scratches.
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Aquidneck Dresser by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aquidneck Dresser is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette and features six drawers with solid wood knobs.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
CUZCO column
By Carlo Cumini
Located in Azzano Decimo, PN
Vertical container with 6 doors and a
central drawer, interior with shelves
in solid wood and glass, the decoration
of the sashes of varying thickness
allows a combination openin...
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
Molteni&C D.655.1 Wood Chest of Drawers by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
A statement piece for the modern home designed by Gio Ponti. This chest of drawers is imbued with distinctive 1950s style. Hand Painted white drawer fronts offer sturdy handles in el...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Mahogany, Rosewood, Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of 21st Small Black Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables, in Biedermeier style, with two drawers.
The commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabinrtmarker and a craftsman lacque...
Category
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Murano Glass and Brass Designer Multi-Glass Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano glass and brass designer multi-color bed side table. Perfect for todays eclectic designs.
Category
Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Emerald Art Deco Style Burl Wood Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
striking design with blended elements from the Art Deco and Mid-Century modern styles. With a striking Emerald Green finish to the burl wood veneers, clean lines, bold contrasts, and minimalist elements make this a statement piece that seamlessly blends with contemporary interiors.
The four-drawer chest has two top split drawers over two long lower drawers. With a polished Emerald green burl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Burton Ching Custom-Made Faux bamboo Black Lacquer Two Door Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning pair of faux bamboo commodes done in a natural looking faux bamboo with polished black lacquer tops and sides. The construction quality of Burton-Ching items are A...
Category
Early 2000s American Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & red base
Located in PARIS, FR
“IKI” means elegant, refined and sophisticated in Japanese.
The components are characterized by a simple design of reduced thickness that offers specific details with different colo...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom wall mounted, oak console with three drawers and antique brass hardware.
This piece is currently available as shown in our NYC Showroom.
Made to order, custom...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Comodino contemporaneo artigianale per camera da letto in frassino tinto nero
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Comodino Arcate fa parte della collezione composta da settimanale e comò.
La scocca è in multistrato curvato impiallacciato, disponibile nelle essenze rovere, noce canaletto e frassi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Wood
Adentro Cosimo Storage XL by Marco Zanuso jr. white matt lacquered & chrome
Located in PARIS, FR
Balanced lines and subtle geometric shapes create a visually pleasing harmony, exuding sophisticated simplicity. Carefully chosen materials showcase exceptional quality, and finely ...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is wrapped in a gorgeous Birch burl veneer. An exotic figured wood with a high polish to highlight the movement and unusual details. The rectangular top and dra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Adentro Cosimo Storage M by Marco Zanuso jr. white matt lacquered & chrome
Located in PARIS, FR
Balanced lines and subtle geometric shapes create a visually pleasing harmony, exuding sophisticated simplicity. Carefully chosen materials showcase exceptional quality, and finely ...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modern Grey Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three long drawers with a 'woven' cast vintage metal handle, a chevron parquetry inlaid frame and side panels also with vintage metal X deta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & bronze base
Located in PARIS, FR
“IKI” means elegant, refined and sophisticated in Japanese.
The components are characterized by a simple design of reduced thickness that offers specific details with different colo...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & white base
Located in PARIS, FR
“IKI” means elegant, refined and sophisticated in Japanese.
The components are characterized by a simple design of reduced thickness that offers specific details with different colo...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & Golden base
Located in PARIS, FR
“IKI” means elegant, refined and sophisticated in Japanese.
The components are characterized by a simple design of reduced thickness that offers specific details with different colo...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
Located in Skipton, GB
A fine and documented William and Mary period chest of drawers.
The top is veneered in well chosen olive oysters laid in geometric patterns incorporating, concentric circles, roundel...
Category
Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Sycamore
Art Deco Style Burl Wood Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A striking design with blended elements from the Art Deco and Mid-Century modern styles. Clean lines, bold contrasts, and minimalist elements make this a statement piece that seamles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of German Neo-Classical Hand Painted Bed Side Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of German Neo-Classical hand painted blue and white bedside tables. These are very unique and have a great patina!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Oak and Brass Niguel Dresser by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel dresser features 3 drawers, brass cap feet, and brass inlaid details.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to disc...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is beautifully lacquered and ebonized with a high sheen. The rectangular top and drawer fronts are framed with solid brass trim and the drawers have traditional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Acerbis Storet Dresser in Black Ash with Pink Glossy Lacquered UTOPIA
By Acerbis, Nanda Vigo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DUPLEX presents UTOPIA: an exhibition that celebrates the spirit of the second postwar Italian Design Revolution. On view now at the Duplex Gallery @ Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Oak Parquetry Six Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A light oak parquetry six-drawer dresser in dawn finish. This beautiful hand-carved oak dresser includes six drawers with mirrored herringbone starburst ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modern Verre Églomisé Mirror Chest/Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Verre Églomisé Mirror Chest/Commode
A quietly stunning modern Verre Églomisé mirror chest/commode, an exquisite piece with flawless patination and style. Measuring 39.5 inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Khalo chest
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Khalo is more than just a chest; It is a design piece that evokes a feeling of sophistication and good taste. With a walnut wood skin and a set of relief moldings that run along its ...
Category
2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Theodore Alexander Jacobean Style Carved Alder And Brass Chests / Commode -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Theodore Alexander carved alder and brass chests. This is the Brennan in a cocoa finish. They have carved raised panels and plank construction . They are in very go...
Category
2010s American Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Anglo Indian Style Mango Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Floral Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo Indian style mango wood chest with four drawers, floral themed bone inlay and bone hardware. Discover the elegance and craftsmanship of this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Burled Commode
Located in Annville, PA
A Hepplewhite inspired Burled Commode great for use as a side table or entry way piece. The three drawers are dovetailed and feature designer style hard...
Category
2010s Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a chipped blue finish infusing a touch of vintage character. The painted drawer fronts on crackled canvas are a true testament to craftsmanship and creativity. Each drawer front...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Decorative Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1750.
Italian commode with two drawers faux mar...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Settimio Chest Of Drawers by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Settimio Chest Of Drawers by Secondome Edizioni
Limited Edition Of 9 Pieces + 3 A.P.
Designer: Stefano Marolla.
Dimensions: D 80 x W 120 x H 165 cm.
Materials: Poplar root wood and b...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern 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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