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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Mid-19th Century
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen’s Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen’s Chest. Featuring a straight line chest on chest design, two doors at the top that open up to three hidden drawe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in London, GB
This Large decorative bombé chest commode is in Louis the VX style with intricate walnut and kingwood marquetry. The chest is embellished with ornate ormolus mounts on the corners, t...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
Located in Paris, IDF
This dresser crafted from American black walnut is a stunning testament to George Nakashima's craftsmanship. Created upon the request of a private client in 1955, the angular shapes ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland. Made circa 1960s to 1970s.
The nightstands are not identical but very similar.
They are p...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Oak chest of drawers, Germany, circa 1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak chest of drawers, Germany, circa 1930.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
dimensions: height 158 cm length 248 cm depth 74 cm
Category
1930s German Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gorgeous and rare "Serena "chest of drawers mod. Serena in walnut wood, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955, Italy.
Signed piece.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Widdicomb, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cassettiera vintage in teak
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera di manifattura nordica con tre cassetti.
Forme semplici e lineari per questa cassettiera dalle tonalità calde del legno teak.
Questo pezzo d'arredo vintage anni ‘60 pres...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Exquisite Danish Rosewood Hi-Boy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Rosewood dresser features a "Made in Denmark" stamp, and contains a versatile set of drawers for convenient storage. Wonderful Rosewood grain and tone make this a trul...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful little antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is superb, this is of lovely pr...
Category
1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully detailed four drawer dresser by Michael Taylor for Baker, New World collection. Stunning finish and spacious drawers add to the vintage modern appeal of this exquisite ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Feature a monumental look with brutalist inspired designed doors, a beautiful walnut wood grain finish, an...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Italian mid-century modern wooden chest of drawers, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden chest of drawers, 1960s
Rectangular chest of drawers entirely made of wood. On the front it has eight drawers, the handle is given by a shaped woode...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Low Midcentury Rosewood Chest of drawers by Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Elshout, NL
Rosewood chest of drawers
A beautiful low chest of drawers by Brouer made of expressive rosewood. The color is a beautiful reddish darkbrown. The cool grips and patterning of the woo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s.
Made in oak and teak. Frame and legs in oak with beautiful teak-drawe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Caviuna wood, Unknown, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
This chest of drawers is made in Caviuna wood and features four pull-out drawers with wooden handles on each side. The wood on this piece has a beautiful color and pattern and has be...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Danish chest of drawers attributed to Kofoed Larsen, crafted of Brazilian rosewood with four book-matched drawers featuring recessed handles, raised on solid rosewood le...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid century modern walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV165
Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top, shaped on the front and sides with elegant brass tips.
Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of this meticulously crafted 19th-century German Neoclassical chest of drawers or nightstand. Adorned with captivating walnut veneer grain, this piece ...
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1830s German Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is a very useful ...
Category
1930s British Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani chest of drawers, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This chest of drawers by Osvaldo Borsani, dating from the 1950s, embodies the elegance and innovation of Italian design at the time. Featuring a combination of fine materials, such a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll inc., ca. 1960's. A beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship. Expertly crafted...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Mahogany Brass 19th Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusual small size
Striking with the combination of richly coloured mahogany and brass
The veneers on this chest are exceptional, creating the effect of pools of ripples moving down ...
Category
1840s English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Small Scandinavian teak chest of drawers with 4 drawers.
This original 1960s chest of drawers offers two smaller and two larger drawers, all with rounded carved handles. The clean, ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid century chest of drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century chest of drawers, model no. U-458, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It was made in the 1960´s and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 5...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chests of drawers.
This tansu chest is a valuable antique piece made during the late Edo period(Late 1800s) in Japan. Beautiful black surfaces bear the marks of extensive use, exuding a unique history and character.
In particular, the missing front panel on the lower right drawer adds to the charm of this tansu chest. Even these imperfections enhance its beauty, revealing the rich patina of age and creating a sense of wabi-sabi aesthetics. These flaws contribute to the unique allure of this antique piece.
This magnificent antique tansu chest...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Vintage oak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian chest of drawers with four drawers.
Simple and functional, this piece features square, regular shapes in both frame and legs, contrasting with the protruding, rounded h...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian 4-drawer chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian chest of drawers.
A Nordic-style mahogany chest of drawers with gilded metal handles with elegant, subtle grooves inward.
With a simple, square frame...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Tall Boy by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brussels , BE
This piece of furniture, in perfect condition and of high quality of execution, has a curved front which opens with six drawers, the upper drawer has a lock and has its key.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish Design Teak Chest of Drawers by Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Elshout, NL
Small teak chest of drawers that can function well as sideboard designed by E. Brouer and manufactured by Brouer Møbelfabrik. An eye-catcher in every hallway, study or living! This s...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle & Leaf decoration.
Beaded Detail Beneath,
2 Doors with ...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Category
1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
White 6-drawer chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian white chest of drawers.
A bright and elegant addition to any space, this white-painted wooden dresser traces Nordic style with sophistication. Its clea...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Bow-Front Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful English bow front chest. Dating to the 19th century this piece is still in excellent condition with stunning patina and suc...
Category
1860s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Chest of Drawers in Teak with 6 Drawers
Located in Buxton, GB
Danish teak chest of drawers with 6 drawers manufactured in Denmark in the mid-20th century.
The chest of drawers has a rational and minimalist design with elongated handles. It has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century Palisander Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century palisander tall chest of drawers circa 1960.
Good quality Scandinavian tall chest of drawers. 6 equal sized drawers with fitted solid handles, top drawer fitted ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Very Rare Mid Century Retro Vintage Teak Tallboy/Chest of Drawers by Alfred Cox
By Alfred Cox
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid Century modern teak and walnut tall chest of drawers. Designed in 1960s by the renowned and highly collectible cabinet maker Alfred Cox of Great Britain. Features five ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Walnut
19th Century English Bowfont Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century English Bowfront, chest with original pulls in the traditional darker tone. Two small drawers over three larger one that all slide perfectly. The...
Category
1850s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Bastonio Chest of Drawers, circa 1964
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ettore Sottsass 'Bastonio' chest of five drawers, designed 1963 and manufactured by Poltronovo, Agliana, Italy.
Constructed from Sipo and Beechwood with Indian Rosewood veneer and b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Beech, Rosewood, Paint
Unique Mirror Commode, Italy 1950s
Located in London, GB
One of a kind commode in mirror with original black marble top and brass handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rosewood Secretaire by Erling Torvits for Klim Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design
Danish rosewood secretary designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik. This secretary has a hinged leaf that drops down and becomes a sturdy desktop. Behind this le...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Venetian Style Chest of Seven Drawers from 1960, Original Worn Painting
Located in Buggiano, IT
Venetian style chest of seven drawers from 1960, original worn painting
Very practical and elegant piece of furniture.
Comes from an old city hous...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
Pair of bedside tables in parchment by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover the sophistication of Italian design with this extraordinary pair of parchment bedside tables, the brainchild of Aldo Tura for the acclaimed Tura Milano company in the late ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Chest of Drawers, Heritage Henredon
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautifully refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' chest of drawers was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon in 1955 and produced only for two years, therefore are now highly sought-after and rare collectors items. This example is signed with the red square Frank Lloyd Wright signature on the back side of the chest.
This rare Frank Lloyd Wright commode functions excellently as a large side table, end table or large nightstand / bedside table, or can be placed together and along with other Taliesin pieces such as the matching sideboard / dresser or other Taliesin cabinets...
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Spectacular Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish Art Deco Italian walnut chest of four drawers dating to the 1930's. It has stunning walnut veneers and great original Art Deco handles...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Georgian tall chest with finished top, the crown molding features ''wall of Troy'' dentil. The seven graduated drawers have overlapping edges, the secondary wood is oak, solid brass...
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1850s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Steel
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Book-matched burled walnut, with original brass hardware...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Kai Kristiansen teak dresser with mitered edges, recessed round pulls, and raised on tapered legs. The cabinet has been fully restored with a hand-rubbed natural oil finish. It...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Paolo Buffa storage cabinet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful wooden storage cabinet, wood veneer with brass knobs attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo Buffa
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Pine Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s
This is a description of a pine chest of drawers that was designed ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll inc., ca. 1960’s. A beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship. Expertly crafted...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Vintage Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Danish vintage cabinet by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark in the 1960’s.
It is of superb quality, with a very stylish and practical...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960.
Rococo revival chest of small proportions.
Petit scandinavian commode circa 1960. Made in beautiful mulberry...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim.
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960.
Here we have a practical piece of everyday furniture from the mid 20th Scandinavian...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Gianfranco Frattini drawer cabinet Bernini Italy 1957
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This special drawer console table was designed by Gianfranco Frattini and made by Bernini in Italy in 1957. Versatility is the main feature of tis piece. You can use it in the middle...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by Bodafors circa 1960.
3 drawer chest of drawers of small proportions. Single brass drop handles to the front.
Carved and shaped dra...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1970s
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak chest of drawers from G Plan from the Fresco range
Featuring 4 drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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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