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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1940s
Cabinet, Anonymous, Mahogany and Beech, Marble Top, Brass Hardware, Sweden 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet, anonymous,
Sweden, 1940s.
Mahogany, beech, marble and brass.
Dimensions:
H: 70 cm / 2' 3 1/2''
W: 71 cm / 2' 4''
D: 42 cm / 16 1/2''
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern 1960s teak cabinet.
A chest of drawers with modern and elegant lines that features refined details.
The drawers are lockable and feature a heart-shaped carved wooden handl...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Bamboo Sideboard from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
Bamboo and wicker sideboard consisting of four drawers and two large drawers embellished with large brass handles Italian production 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Paul Frankl Stamped John Stuart Double Dresser
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Paul Frankl Stamped John Stuart Double Dresser
A spectacular dresser designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, recently ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Gustavian Style Commode in Black & White Art Deco Style
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian commode with a marble slab renovated to the highest stand in a matte black and white Art Deco pattern. Fine original fittings in solid brass. ...
Category
1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair Dorothy Draper for Heritage Style Espana Chests, Nightstands, Black Lacquer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Dorothy draper for Heritage Style Espana chests, nightstands, black lacquer
A fine pair of fully refinished black lacquered chest or bedside stands in the manner of Dorothy Dra...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This industrial chest of drawers comes from an old workshop in France and was made in the 1940s. The cabinet has 24 drawers with authentic handles and 4 pull-ou...
Category
1940s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Pair of Louis XV Rococo Style French Inlaid Marble Top Commodes Chest
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 delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
This gorgeous pair of Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commodes...
Category
1940s European Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Danish Chest of Drawers Teak Wood by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad, 1950s
By Carlo Jensen
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Midcentury chest of drawers designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co. It was produced in Denmark during the 1960s.
Nice proportions and good construction.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Diminutive Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kai Kristiansen diminutive rosewood chest of drawers. Four drawers with circular cut out pulls. Some faint wear to top (please refer to photos).
Would work well in a variety of i...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Filing Cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, colorful filing cabinet by Børge Mogensen, made from oak. Drawers with different heights, lacquered yellow, orange and grey. The drawers can be rearranged.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Karl Andersson and söner Suède chest of drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Low chest of drawers in teak and oak. Designed by the Danish designer Børge Mogensen for the cabinetmakers Karl Andersson. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Excellent original condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Commode Vintage En Teck De Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Danemark, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Commode vintage en teck de Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Danemark 1960 commode en teck ouvrant sur trois tiroir, signé au dos
Hauteur : 61 cm longueur 83, prof...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Balinese Hi-Low/Altar Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Balinese Hand-Carved Teak Wood Hi-Lo Cabinet, a magnificent piece crafted in the timeless antique altar style. This exquisite cabinet showcases the rich cultural heritage and skilled...
Category
1960s Balinese Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Bleached Chest blanket France, 1940s, Gothic inspiration.
Category
1940s Gothic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Compatible Pair Mid-Century Modern Dressers, Chests by Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Double dressers by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, Lacquer
Highly compatible Set of two spectacular dressers designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, recently f...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage "Tyros" Chest of Drawers by Pieter de Bruyne for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice commode or chest of drawers Model ''Tyros '' Manufactured by Meurop Belgie 1969 Space Ace style. 5 drawers. Very good condition.
Design Pieter de Bruijn. Love this color scheme. Imitation wood and Black drawers.
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Arne Vodder Danish Modern Credenza with Reversible Black Doors - Refinished
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Credenza, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is currently being refinished and will look incredible when completed. The pr...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Sideboard by Danish Designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Solid Wood
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lyon, FR
Superb Scandinavian sideboard of the Danish designer Arne Vodder edited by Sibast in the 1960s. Structure of the sideboard and the base in solid wood and veneer. The enfilade is comp...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Gentleman's Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, two dovetailed drawers with carved wood pulls...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kai Kristiansen Teak Dresser, 1960’s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. This cabinet is made of teak and has beautiful detailed lines with his sign...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast Boby Trolley
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian modern red plastic storage trolley Boby, on wheels, by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast in 1968. Iconic and very useful in all environments, Boby model storage trolley with stru...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser, Sideboard, Chest, Commode or Cabinet, Bronze
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Ebony dresser, sideboard, chest, commode or cabinet, bronze Hollywood regency
A Mid-Century Modern Ebony dresser or Chest fully refinished in the Hollywood Regency Fashion. Three smaller drawers above six larger drawers make this sleek and stylish dresser...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser, 12 Drawer, Refinished, Circa 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Ebony dresser, 12 drawer, Refinished
A Stunning Ebony dresser, sideboard or chest having a rare grouping of 12 drawers each with bronz...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Organic Vintage Brown Teak Chest or Commodes 1960s, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern organic vintage chest of drawers or commodes from teak designed and manufactured, 1960s, Denmark.
An amazing chest with three (3) drawers and much storage space ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Console Table/Bench 'Spectrum' by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Small side or console table with a rack, a shelf and three drawers. Made of veneered teak and oak. Round tapered legs and brass details. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ikea. Great...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Henning Korch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern rosewood lingerie chest by Henning Korch for Silkeborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a diminutive size and can be us...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s cabinet with drawers.
This retro-looking chest of drawers is distinguished by its details equipped with handles and a lock. The classic lines of the top with ro...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair Large Midcentury French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Large Mid-Century French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
A large and impressive pair of commodes or cabinets dating from the 1950s. The swirl and curved gilt me...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940s by Acior Maison Desoer Liège, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Acior Maison Desoer Liège - Industrial chest of drawers very solidly built all steel 35 drawer file cabinet with drawers and the original lab...
Category
1940s Belgian Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection
USA, 1960s
Black la...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Danish 60's Teak Wood Drawer Unit Design Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in None, IT
Rosewood chest of drawers with four drawers, design Hvidt and Mølgaard, 1960s.
Condition: In excellent condition, it may show slight signs of wear caused by time.
Dimensions: H...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Kittinger Mandarin Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
Original five drawer tall boy chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their modernist Mandarin collection, 1947.
Boldly contrasting Greek key design integrated into drawer pulls.
Glass top, deep divided drawers with vide poche sliding tray.
Putty grey lacquered case with sea haze green drawer...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid oak, with original brass h...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers of Pine by Danish Furniture Maker 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers.
The frame and drawers are made of solid pine, the top and side are made of plywood.
Designed and made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s
The chest of drawers is really cozy with round corners and fits well with modern Scandinavian decor as well as the more international style.
It is fine and does not take up much space in a small apartment...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Plywood
1940s French Dresser Attributed to Maurice Rinck
By Rinck
Located in New York, NY
1940s French sycamore dresser attributed to Maurice Rinck. In good original condition. Maurice Rinck is a well-known Art Deco cabinet maker who was based in Paris, Faubourg Saint Ant...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sycamore
Vintage Uniflex 1960s Indian Blackwood veneer and Mahogany Chests of Drawers
By Uniflex
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, and stylish vintage Mahogany and Indian Blackwood British made 1960s chests of drawers, set on solid Mahogany tapered legs. This chests of drawers designed by Peter...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1960s, Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian cabinet with drawers.
This chest of drawers is characterized by the square and regular shape of the frame embellis...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Highboy by Svend a. Madsen for Falster
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak highboy designed by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This highboy has a conservative design but stands out thanks to the...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Chest of Drawers, Svend Langkilde, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleek chest of drawers by Svend Langkilde, made from rosewood with beautiful woodgrain. Large model with elegant recessed handles.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Bureau / Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bureau / chest of drawers in pine. Produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Global front door shipping available.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Refinished
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Fully Refinished
A spectacular gentlemen's chest designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart in a fine ebony recently lacquered finish having bronze X polished drawer pulls. The case having alternating sized drawers. Stamped by the designer. This piece having the finest lacquered finish possible.
This chest having a matching dresser and matching pair of nightstands to make a complete bedroom set. All items sold separately, pictured below. 456-12, 12A and 12B. We can accompany this set with a matching bed...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
CIRCA 1940's BURR YEW WOOD BOW FRONTED BEDSIDE SIDE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood, bow fronted, bedside / side end table sized drawers
Please note the delive...
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Italian mid-century Wooden chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Wooden chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s
Chest of drawers with rectangular wooden base. On the front there are drawers. On the sides and on the ba...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bedside Table with Drawers in Teak of Danish Design by Pbj Furniture
By PBJ Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Bedside table with drawers in teak of Danish design manufactured by PBJ Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Danish Cabinetmaker, 64 Drawers, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large cubic chest of drawers in oak with at total of 64 numbers drawers. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s.
Front and drawers in a good vintage condition. Drawers made in sol...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rosewood Storage Chest by Celina Decoracoes, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Design
Located in New York, NY
This Storage Chest made of Brazilian Rosewood with a leather detail was produced by Celina Decorações in the 1960s. Inside, there is a lot of space to keep your belongings.
In this period, Brazilian furniture...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Side Table / Bureau Attributed to Poul Nørreklit Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bureau attributed to Poul Nørreklit. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Sideboard, Brass, American Designer
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Sideboard, Brass, American Designer
Walnut Mid Cent Dresser or Chest having four drawers above four doors leading to la...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cabinet, Johannes Andersen, Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Denmark, 1964
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet, designed by Johannes Andersen, manufactured by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn in Denmark from 1964. The cabinet has 2 doors and 4 drawers. It is made of incredibly beautiful rosewo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar cabinet of Scandinavian origin with two drawers.
Features black leatherette upholstery on the top and sides.
An original design piece, ideal for adding character to a...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Side Table / Bureau Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bureau by unknown designer. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Danish Sewing Table, Teak Wood, 60s
Located in Tarm, 82
Sewing table, scandinavian design. Produced in about 1960. Teak wood and rattan. Elements of the wheel - brass.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style four-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection
U...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
60s, vintage Danish cabinet-TV, gramophone, radio, Eltra Bella Vista, teak wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Vintage Danish cabinet-TV, Eltra Bella Vista, 60s, teak wood. Almost perfect condition. It works. Gramophone and radio working. Perfect condition, collecti...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Style Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned with dramatic dore' bronze appointments and fitted with a thick
white marble top. The 4 drawer chest is generously scaled with
outstanding classic bombe' form.
Category
1960s Romanian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chest of Drawers, Walnut Wood, Brass Handle, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Small chest of drawers in walnut with brass handles and 3 drawers in Danish design from the 1960s.
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional workshop by our ed...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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