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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 1900s
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood With Natural Patina and Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood With Natural Patina and Lacquer Chest
Gorgeous Chinese Shanxi province solid 4-door Elmwood storage chest, in its beautiful natural patina with antique brass hardware...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Elm
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This chest is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bamboo Chest with Greek Key Design
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage bamboo chest with Greek key design. This versatile mid-century bamboo chest, side table, end table or bedside table has style and storage ...
Category
1950s British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Walnut Dressers with Hairpin Legs in the Style of George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This pair of walnut dressers, modeled after the designs of George Nelson for Herman Miller, were produced by Highlands Woodcraft of Massachuset...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Carved Walnut Floral French Louis XV Style Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
3 drawers. Floral detail in wood. Measures: 33 3/4" H x 47" W x 23 3/4" D.
Condition
Finish loss. Scratches. Missing wood on left foot. Missing wood to front behind top drawer.
Category
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or large beside chests
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Chest by Erno Fabry
By Erno Fabry
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and refined chest of drawers by Erno Fabry. Made in Italy with solid brass, polished hardware and legs. Walnut construction with unusual curved front and picture frame des...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Typographic Chest of Drawers in Wood, Original Label
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful wooden typographic chest of drawers with original label "La Xilografica Badia Polesine Fabbrica Caratteri Mobili Tipografici Legno" of the early '900.
The typographic ches...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair Brass Inlaid Mahogany English Regency Foyer Cabinets Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of brass inlaid English Regency mahogany foyer cabinets. They measure 37 tall x 17 deep x 36 tall. They are in good condition wi...
Category
1950s American Regency Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Belle Époque antique Wooden chest of drawers, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Belle Époque antique Wooden chest of drawers, 1900s
Chest of drawers with rectangular base in dark wood. The cabinet has 16 dra...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Empire Style Mahogany Bowfront Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Empire style mahogany commode, early 20th c., bow front case fitted with pull-out leather brushing slide, over three drawers, flanked by fluted c...
Category
Early 1900s European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Nice Quality French Provincial Louis XV Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 43 wide x 24 deep x 32 deep. Dates to the 1950s era.
Category
1950s North American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Turn of the Century Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from turn of the century France. Elaborate columns create a Neo Renaissance aesthetic, their intricate contours framing the right-angled paneling of the drawe...
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Satinwood Sheraton Revival Breakfront Marquetry Commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Exceptional Edwardian Satinwood Commode, Reproducing Thomas Chippendale’s Piece-Known as the Diana and Minerva Commode-Supplied to the Lascelles Family at Harewood House
A satinwood Sheraton Revival breakfront marquetry commode, the shaped marble top above one long drawer flanked by two concave drawers decorated with inlaid festoons, all above a recessed, arched central drawer and concave side-cupboard doors, decorated in fruitwood and hardwood marquetry with crossbanding, bellflower garlands and classical motifs centred on roundels depicting Diane and Minerva with mother-pearl and bone detailing, applied with ormolu mounts and raised on six carved square-section legs, the locks on one drawer marked ‘Hobbs & Co’. English, circa 1900.
Ivory reference number A89CGW1D
Acknowledged as one of Chippendale’s finest documented pieces, the Diana and Minerva commode was supplied for the State Bedroom at Harewood House in 1773.
Our example faithfully reproduces the spirit and decorative impact of Chippendale’s original-including the wonderful inlaid ivory panels-whilst adding a very practical marble top.
For a very similar commode see the 1900 painting ‘Sir George Sitwell, Lady Ida Sitwell and Family’ by John Singer Sargent. The locksmiths’ company of Hobbs & Co of London was actually founded by an American salesman and inventor for Jones & Newell of New York. Boston born Alfred Charles Hobbs (1812-1891) created quite a stir at the Great Exhibition of 1851 when he picked the ‘impregnable’ locks of both Bramah and Chubb! Making the most of his fame, he registered his own company, Hobbs and Co...
Category
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Florence Knoll Walnut Chests or Dressers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined mid century walnut chests, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, circa 1950s. They offer a voluminous amount of storage with four deep drawers in each chest. They are pri...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vista of California Mahogany and Steel Dresser by Don Knorr
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage double dresser in mahogany designed by Don Knorr for Vista of California circa 1950's. This unique piece offers plenty of storage includ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Paint Decorated Satinwood English Adams Style English Commode circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous hand-painted antique Adams commode. The commode is made of solid satinwood which is rare enough, but the simple lines and design and gorgeous paint decoration adds...
Category
Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Small Floral Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Small floral painted chest is painted with floral and ribbon motifs.
Category
1950s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen 12 Drawer Cabinet
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, this teak 12 drawer cabinet is beautifully constructed with dove-tailed drawer fronts with recessed ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Restored Antique Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Commode with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the past with our extraordinary antique Louis XVI commode, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. This exquisite piece, beautifully crafted from a combination of mahogany, marble, and fruitwood veneers, has been professionally restored by our team of expert craftsmen, ensuring it not only retains its historical charm but is also in excellent condition for contemporary use. The commode is crowned with an original marble bevel...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Jacob & Josef Kohn Dresser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Storage cabinet by Jacob & Josef Kohn with marble top. In original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Renzo Rutili Mid-Century Modern Commodes Birdseye Maple Black Lacquer USA 1940
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Commodes, Chests by Renzo Rutili for John Stuart, Fully Refinished. An absolutely stunning pair of bedside cabinets or chests having Birdseye Maple drawer ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Large Italian Early 20th Century Gildwood Carved Server Buffet with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large Italian early 20th century gildwood carved and gilt-brass mounted server buffet with marble top. The rectangular fruit wood body with four front doors ornately carve...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Table with Pierced Hearts
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts three drawer dressing table with pierced heart, swivel beveled mirror and stylised copper handles and escutcheons...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-09-A Bedside cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This bedside cupboard is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colour. ...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Original Tommi Parzinger Sculpted Front Chest of Drawers 'Signed'
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is an original condition, beautifully preserved 6-drawer chest by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals in a high lacquer mahogany, all original brass pulls. The front is a se...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Low Oak Dresser by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Located in Dorchester, MA
Raymond Loewy designed this clean-lined dresser for the Mengel Furniture Company. Solidly constructed of a handsomely grained oak, it has four dr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Paul McCobb Cabinets in Mahogany and Polished Brass, Connoisseur Collection
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb storage cabinets / chests / dressers from the Connoisseur Collection manufactured by H. Sacks and Sons, 1950s. Professionally refinished in the recent past. Very ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Rectangular Walnut Wood and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawer, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Art Deco dresser of the first half of the last century. One can recognize his Italian style, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani. Precious materials that have been u...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Pretty Italian mid-century sideboard attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, produced in the 1950s. The top and sides are made of teak on solid tapering flared legs enclosing two doors and ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Five-Drawer Mahogany Faux Bamboo Chest by American of Martinsville, 1952
Located in Buffalo, NY
Five-drawer chest by American of Martinsville
1952
Bleached Philippine mahogany faux bamboo with five drawers.
The three bottom drawe...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
Four Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / Chest of Drawers in Rosewood by George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood, manufactured by Herman Miller. Signed with the early round Herman Miller medallion. Very good original condition. Very few sign...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Dark Stained Beech - Italy, 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of three drawers in solid beech and dark stained veneer, French polish. Compass feet on the sides. Brass hardware.
Italy c. 1950
Measures: Width: T...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Qing Dynasty chest with drawers. Accentuated raised panels with scalloped edges make up all the front and side panels. Adorned with red lacq...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Designed Tall Chest, by Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed tall chest, fitted with five concealed long drawers by manufactured by Widdicomb furniture company. A sleek iconic work, ready to place. Beautiful c...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Revival Style Commode with Inlay, ca. 1900
Located in Budapest, HU
Barroque style commode with drawers.
Manufactured arround 1900s at the Debreziner workshop in Hungary.
The countless fine inlay details on curved surfaces suggest, that the commode...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Sycamore, Walnut, Pine
Maple Dresser & Mirror, 1950s, Set of 2
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers set with maple mirror, spiked legs with brass tips, blue glass top, the design can be linked to Paolo Buffa. the body outlined below with frame has 6 drawers with an...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Oak Wabash Filing Cabinet with 24 Filing Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique oak filing cabinet with 24 filing drawers from the American firm Wabash Cabinet Company. Entirely in very good and usable condition. The drawer...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Swedish Modern sculpted walnut "checkerboard" highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By Edmond Spence
Sweden, 1950s
Measures: 41"W x 19.75"D x 48"H....
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Inlaid Birch Chest of Drawers, Possibly Swedish
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectangular top above a frieze drawer inlaid with elegant scrolling rinceau centering a lined keyhole, over two long drawers fitted with wreath form brass pulls; raised on short ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Petite French Louis XV Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Commode Foyer Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble
Directoire Style Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Directoire style marble-top chest with four pull-out drawers.
Category
1950s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Chinese Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from China, produced circa 1900. Managing a willowy body while standing at a height of just over three feet, this che...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Ole Wanscher Elm Wood Tall Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern elmwood tall bow-front chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher, circa 1950s with nine bow front graduated drawers raised on scrolled bracket feet.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co.
USA, 1950s
Combed oak, with cerused oak drawer...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Blackened Oak Veneer - France, 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of drawers with blackened oak veneer, six drawers with sloping fronts. Waxed shellac finishing.
France c. 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of Drawers by Carl Aage Skov for Munch Møbler, 1957
By C. A. Skov
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chest of drawers designed in 1957 by Carl Aage Skov for Munch Møbler, Denmark. Slim model with six drawers in teak wood and bicolor base in oak and teak...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern L.A. Studio Murano Glass Italian Sideboard, 1950s
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Beautiful chest of drawers designed by L.A. Studio. Made of solid wood structure from the 1950s and covered in Murano soft colored glass. Composed of four drawers with brass handles ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Regency 19th/20th Century Louis XV/XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Regency Revival 19th/20th Century Transitional Louis XV/XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Five-Drawer Commode with Marble Top. The bombé serpentine...
Category
Early 1900s French Regency Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Scandinavian Mid Century Teak Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer teak chest on round black tapered legs with original brass hardware.
A great piece to store your bedding or clothes. A handsome piece of furniture in any room.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Elegant Restored Pair of Cane and Bamboo "Rising Sun" Commodes, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An incredible restored pair of commodes, circa 1950. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction veneered in cane with beautiful tortoiseshell bamboo drawer accents and stylish saber legs. The case sides are highlighted with a fabulous "Rising Sun" motif. Incredible material selection and craftsmanship - aged to absolute perfection. Exquisite pieces designed to anchor an important space. The unmistakable look of serious old money. Excellent restored condition. The chests have been professionally cleaned and re-lacquered. The cane and bamboo project a rich warmth, and range of color. Lacquer finish with exceptional depth and sheen. The chest top measures 38 inches wide X 18 inches deep. Width listed is per the chest legs...
Category
1950s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Franklin Shockey Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Pine Bedside Chests, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century organic modern solid sculpted pine three-drawer nightstands
By Franklin Shockey
USA, 1950s
Measures: 22" W x 17.25" D x 26.25" H.
Newly ref...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Mahogany Solicitors Drawers
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century mahogany solicitors drawers
- Mahogany drawers
- Paneled sides and back
- Original brass pulls
- Original sprung documents holder in the drawers
- English, ...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Ico Parisi Attributed Vanity Table in Beech, Italy, 1955
By Ico Parisi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and elegant vanity table attributed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi, Italy 1955. The vanity table is made of solid beech wood and has a very nice typical I...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Black Walnut Dresser Produced by Dassi with Carrara Marble Top, Italy
By Dassi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This dresser is made in lacquered Canaletto walnut.
It features solid beech legs, solid durmast interiors, bronze handles, keys and feet caps, and a Carrara ma...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Irish Satinwood Commode by James Hicks of Dublin
By James Hicks
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent satinwood and marquetry inlaid semi elliptical commode by James Hicks of Dublin. The rosewood banded top inlaid with a half patera with floral bandings with an outer band of stylised flower heads, and a band of flowerheads, and harebells, over a pair of glazed panel doors, enclosing a shelved interior, with marquetry panels of garden trophies...
Category
Early 1900s Irish Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XV style "Semainier" tall chest commodes with a Brêche d'Alep marble top. The slender walnut and tulipwood body, each fitted with seven drawers with gilt bronz...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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