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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Mid-19th Century
18th c. Swedish Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous original patina 19th century Swedish commode, Circa 1850. This commode has a beautiful finish on it. Sure to make a statement.
Category
1850s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Dresser, 1830, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This small Biedermeier dresser dates back to around 1830. The four drawer commode has a very pretty walnut veneer on top, sides and front.
I...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
American Pine Lift Top Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
The interior of this pine lift top commode has been painted brown, it has been refinished to a nice warm color, excellent storage.
Category
1860s American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Chest of Drawers Att. to Florence Knoll
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a walnut credenza on a chrome base with chrome pulls. It has dovetail construction. This mid-century modern piece is attributed to Florence Knoll. It’s iconic design with it’...
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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Gothic oak chest of drawers decorated with carved masks and columns
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century Gothic revival pollard oak chest of drawers, with carved masks and columns, on bun feet.
Four drawers.
Brass patent locks stamped with WR royal cipher...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Marble-Top Commode
Located in Houston, TX
The rectangular gray and white marble top above a conforming case
Having three recessed long drawers, flanked to either side by an ormolu-
Mounted pilaster, raised on turreted fee...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Sautuese Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very lovely Louis XVI style Sautuese commode from the Provence region of France. Beautifully constructed from walnut with 2 drawers over tapered legs. Perfect as a bedside cabinet ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombay Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode
By Henredon
USA, 1980s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 36.5"W ...
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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cherry Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Empire Biedermeier cherry commode with ebonized columns, Circa 1840. This piece has beautiful wood grain and po...
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1840s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Continental Three Drawer Pine Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Continental three drawer pine chest with chamfered front corners, original splay feet; the heavy swan neck brass pulls are handmade copies of an 18th century pull from England. The c...
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1860s Austrian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Restored Hand-Carved Mahogany Commode by Michael Taylor
By Kreiss, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A ...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Birch Two over Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English birch two over three drawer chest, besides the useful scale of this chest, the most notable feature is the beautiful figuring of the birch grai...
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1850s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Bed Step Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
The potty compartment of this commode retains its original turned wooden lid. The earthenware potty is missing. Each step has later replaced gold and blind tooled leather. The center...
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1840s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Majestic Restored Bamboo Pagoda Commode by Budji Layug, circa 1980
By Budji Layug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. NOT...
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1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with Greek Key frieze, carved rosettes, fluted accents and wraparound feet. Created in Sweden during the third...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Original Pullout Footrest & Ceramic Pot
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Stunning plum pudding veneers, colour and patina.
- Perfect height for a sofa table, or bedside
- Unusual scroll-shaped front
- Striking conversation piece
Particulary fine 19th ...
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Walnut Semanier, Solid Burls
Located in Port Chester, NY
Like all semaniers, this chest has seven drawers, one for each day of the week. Built of glorious walnut with solid walnut burl accent panels. The stylized top can be removed for saf...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Table Sofa Bedside Original Pot & Cover, Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Elegant, classical form
- Conversation piece
- Perfect height for sofa or bedside table
The hinged moulded top opening to reveal the original fitted interior with ceramic pot and ...
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Swiss Alp Trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
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1850s Swiss Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken and rare desk by celebrated Mexican designer and woodworker Don Shoemaker, model no F46. Designed in 1970s and executed in 1981, the desk is constructed with patchwork of ...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cocobolo
Chest of Drawers Wood and Leather by Gasparucci Italo, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chest of drawers, commode or dresser in wood and braid of very slim leather bands, metal chrome handle by the editor Gasparucci Italo.
Category
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut three-drawer commode from the mid-19th century, with grey marble top and banding. Created in Austria during the first half of the 19th century, this walnu...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Demi-Lune Commode with Marble Top
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant mahogany commode is a Classic. The two central drawers sans-traverse are flanked by shaped doors enclosing side cupboards. The front is inlaid with a musical trophy, the...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century, Canted Corner Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A striking, Venetian, solid pearwood, canted edge, tapering three drawer commode. The whole above a scrolling apron and sitting on petite, cabriole legs. Original gilt bronze hardware.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode Secretary with Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVI style commode secretary features fluted bronze columns at the corners with striated bronze plaques above and below. Additional bronze ban...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Antique Victorian Miniature Quality Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian miniature quality mahogany chest of drawers having a quality rectangular mahogany top above a shaped frieze drawe...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Four Drawer Marble Top Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Contemporary. Parcel gilt burl wood veneered commode or chest in the regency taste, having a red marble top, corner rosettes, the four-drawers and sides with rais-de-coeur detail, an...
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1980s Italian Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Mid-19th Century Large Empire Dresser with Mirror & Marble Top
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous American Empire 6 drawer crotch flame book matched mahogany dresser. Features are large mirror with tall columns, Carrara marble, step back dresser...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Very Fine Antique Ebonized Wood & Ormolu Mounted Pietra Dura Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A VERY FINE ANTIQUE EBONIZED WOOD & ORMOLU MOUNTED PIETRA-DURA CABINET
France, Late 19th Century
Height: 53" (134.6 cm)
Width: 42" (106.6 cm)
Depth: 18" (45.7 cm)
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
MidCentury Macassar and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Perfect bedroom dresser all refinement and style both for the size of the entire design and for the utmost care taken for its entire finish.
A simple square design welcomes a Macass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Macassar
19th Century Austrian Empire Style Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Austrian Empire walnut commode. Exceptional wood finish and superb quality. A truly elegant piece that is sure to impress!.
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English Faux Painted Washstand
Located in Wilson, NC
English faux painted washstand is faux painted to simulate flame grained wood. The back splash has a shaped crest and double shelves. Th...
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1850s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Danish Chest of Drawers with Mirror
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1179 - Small elegant chest of drawers in walnut burl and oak, threaded in ebony: rare to find so small !
M/808 - To combine with its mirror with elegant greek ornament . Size of mi...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Fine 19th Century Russian Mahogany and Brass Inlayed Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Russian mahogany and hand hammered brass inlayed commode. All original.
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Mid-19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ten-Drawer Walnut and Brass Chest / Dresser by Baker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Baker chest of drawers / dresser in bookmatched black walnut veneer with recessed, hammered and etched brass drawer-pulls and a semi-finished back (ca. 1980,USA).
Ten-drawer ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Nightstand/3 Drawer Silver Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Georgian Mahogany nightstand/3 drawer silver chest
Offered is a vintage Georgian Mahogany nightstand/3 drawer silver chest. We be...
Category
1980s North American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Bedside Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Small bedside commode. Louis XV style. circa 1860.
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Baroque Style Chest of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This pretty Baroque style chest of drawers dates back to circa 1850-1860. It has a beautiful walnut veneer with intarsia in mahogany. The three-dra...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis Phillipe Granite Top Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
French Louis Phillipe four drawer commode with thick black granite top ( not original ) , the top drawer, as is typical, has no hardware, all drawers and s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Granite, Brass
French Walnut Marble-Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This French walnut marble-top chest has the original bull nose marble top which has a one-inch wooden retaining strip at the back. The top drawer ...
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1830s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Midcentury Pair of 80's Lacquered Night Stands
Located in bari, IT
Set of two night stands cabinets with three drawers in dark brown lacquered wood, Italian production from the 1980s.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Jay Spectre 7 Drawer Oak Dresser by Century
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, this dramatic 7-drawer dresser from his "Eclipse" collection is a post-modern take on Deco / Moderne design. Crafted of oak with a black lacquer ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
French Cherry Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
There are shrinkage separations in top and sides of this chest.
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ebonized and Elm Wood with White Marble Top Commode, France, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
1980's French three drawer commode in the style of French Empire.
Natural color elm wood drawers with ebonized frame with fluted leg details.
...
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1980s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Neoclassical Commode
Located in Houston, TX
An early 19th Century Northern European neoclassical walnut commode with three drawers and brass pulls.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered. Louis Philippe style, with grey marble top.
There is one key with this piece, the key fits on all for drawers.
The ...
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Empire Transitional Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a transitional Empire-Biedermeier satinwood and ebonized commode. This unusual blend of design elements offers a unique home furnishing. Mid 19th century.
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1840s Austrian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Warm Brown Curved Commode in Solid Elm
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant four-drawer commode was made in the Netherlands circa 1860. It was made in solid elm with a pine interior. The commode has a convex-concave curved front. The piece has a two-plank top with a bullnose edge. Below four drawers are situated. Each drawer is equipped with two brass drawer pulls, a keyplate, and a lock. The brass pulls and keyplate is typical Dutch azure cut...
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Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany Campaign Chest, from HMS Renown
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany campaign chest, from HMS Renown
This is a delightful and interesting piece, it is made in Mahogany, a Campaign Chest with inset brass handles and 3 ...
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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Commode Made in Czechia, circa 1840, Fully Restored Walnut
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier Commode made in Czechia, circa 1840. Fully Restored walnut.
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1840s Czech Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Handsome American Primative Blanket Chest with Wonderful Worn Painted Finish
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome American Primitive blanket chest with wonderful worn patinated painted finish. Great side console, table or piece for foot of bed.
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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Three Drawer Elm Wood with Ebonized Frame Commode, France, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
1980's French three drawer commode in the style of French Empire.
Natural color elm wood drawers with ebonized frame with fluted leg details.
...
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1980s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
American Empire Marble Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
American Empire mahogany marble-top chest, with rojo Alicante marble top, the four drawers with crotch mahogany veneer, brass knobs and escutcheons, tiger birch...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Commodes
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine pair of 19th century French commodes in the Louis XV style. Constructed in bookmatched kingwood veneers, inlaid with floral motifs, richly decorated with fine ormulo mounts, t...
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire secretary in West Indies mahogany, also known as Cuban mahogany, considered to be among the finest mahoganies because of its beautiful grain and color, Denmark, circa 1820.
Cylinder top opens to a pull-out desk which offers an adjustable baize-lined lectern or writing surface flanked by sliding storage compartments, as well as a series of small interior drawers around a central cabinet. Above the desk, are three cupboards with bowed doors, the central one featuring a pediment top. Below the pull-out desk drawer, there are three long storage...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers - Antique Pinewood Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with two doors and six drawers, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood and chrome, in good...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
English Oak Campaign Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak two over four drawer campaign chest in two sections, the graduated drawers with incised cock beading, the sides with inset carrying handles, ...
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1830s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Cabinet, Northern Europe, circa 1860, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier bollard chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: Mahogany
Measures: H. 148 cm...
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1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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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