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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1930s
Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
Located in Rovereta, SM
Carlo De Carli (Milan, 1910 - 1999) Drawer chest model D154 in white lacquered wood, brass knobs and prongs Manufacturing Sormani, Italy, 1963
Italian Mid-Century Dresser by the fa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired.
A stellar ex...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Acacia and Walnut Wood Three Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company, Acacia wood and walnut wood three drawer commode. The front of the commode is adorned with raised octagonal shapes, four complete and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury, Maple Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Meredew, 1960s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century Italian style maple tallboy chest of drawers - from the quality furniture makers, Meredew, circa 1960s
There are six drawers in total
Finished in high gloss
The matchi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Sculptural 'Acrhed' 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Walnut & Olive Burl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the classic and timeless style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, the 'Arched' series by Thomasville is made in the US, circa 1960s, and is of heirloom quality. The finest hardwoods of wa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century walnut wood dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan. This chest consists of 5 pull out drawers featuring 2 shallow drawers and 3...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Rosewood tallboy chests, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosew...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1950s, Italian Parchment and Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers.
Cherry wood frame.
Parchment fronts.
Brass handles.
Italy 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Parchment Paper
Art Deco French Side Table/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Side table is made out of palisander wood. Has 3 spacious drawers with rectangular chrome handles. Elevated by 4 slim legs that have chrome decorative elements on the bottom.
Cond...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
20th Spanish Dresser in Carved Wood with Marble Top and Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish dresser from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in carved wood of great quality. Original marble top in excellent condition. Four dra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Restored Three-Drawer Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer
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. The...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest in Ivory White Chocolate, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in Ivory White Chocolate. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller.
In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Cassettiera in teak con 3 cassetti e 3 serrature
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile anni ‘60 con 3 cassetti. Questo pezzo unico cattura lo sguardo con le venature singolari e le sfumature cangianti del legno di radica che conferiscono alla cassettiera una per...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Casaccia by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Rare bedside table or storage unit in walnut designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1962.
it will fit perfectly in your bedroom or in the hall of an appartement thanks to ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-Drawer Chests/ Nite Stands
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-drawer chests or nite stands..Superior quality and construction,, Dovetail drawers..Richly grained wood.. Beautif...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Cerused and Brass Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chest of drawers / tall dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. This beautiful chest of drawers features four large pull-out dovetailed drawers, all i...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
One of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings classics, designed for The Widdicomb Furniture Company, circa 1950-1950. This walnut chest of drawers or highboy features five large drawers providing a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Giuseppe Maggiolini Neoclassical Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Italy, circa 1960
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Miami, FL
Giuseppe Maggiolini neoclassical marquetry chest of drawers, Italy, circa 1960
Offered for sale is a fine Italian marquetry commode by the prominent cabinet maker Giuseppe Maggio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fabio Lenci for Bernini Wood and Steel Chest of Drawers
By Fabio Lenci, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers/dressing table made of two adjustable compartments hinged together, which can be opened and closed as demonstrated on the photos. Made of solid wood and veneered ply...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Matched pair of Milo Baughman Dressers for Drexel USA - 1950s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Berlin, DE
Matched pair of Milo Baughman Dressers for Drexel, USA 1950s. Both pieces have the same veneer and are in very good condition. Signed! The measurements given apply to the credenza. H...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful siz...
Category
1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Military cabinet/ chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. Some nice details with the 4 handles on the sides.
This item has some patina w...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready.
An exquisite pair of chests designed by th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Hardwood Dresser Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An elegant dresser in teak with an ebonized frame. It has four spacious drawers with handles that are incorporated curved handles. In very nice restor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Kai Kristiansen Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) in walnut, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured recently by Kai Kristiansen & Friends ApS, Denmark. The Entre serie was originally produced by Ak...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1960s Vintage Modern Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of our extraordinary vintage modern chest of drawers, crafted in the distinguished campaign style from the 1960s. This piece is in excellent condition, beautifull...
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1960s North American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Campaign-Style Chest of Drawers in Custom Red Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the unique blend of style and functionality with our extraordinary vintage modern chest of drawers, designed in the distinguished campaign style. This piece is in great co...
Category
1960s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Japanese Vintage Seven-Drawer Cabinet, Mid Showa Period '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage drawer cabinet was crafted in the Mid Showa Period (1926-).
Crafted from chestnut wood, it boasts a rich, deep color that exudes warmth and sophistication.
It offers a...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
Period Art Deco Bedside Chests 1930s Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Bedside Cabinets.
These Stylish Cabinets Feature Wonderful Birds Eye Maple Veneers to the Fronts, Tops and Sides.
Each Cabinet Has 1 Interior Shelf a...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Art Deco Bedside Cabinets Walnut Nightstands 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here We Have a Quality Matched Pair of Stylish Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinets.
The cabinets are Raised Upon Inverted and Ebonised Plinths.
Circa 1930
Each Cabinet Features 1 x Dr...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1930s Jacques Adnet Vellum Bar Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Vellum covered bar cabinet lined in beech wood by Jacques Adnet, circa 1935. A towering figure in twentieth-century avant-garde French design, Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) is remembered...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Carlo De Carli D154 chest of drawers, Sormani, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Chest of drawers designed by Carlo de Carli, model D154 in red lacquered wood, brass knobs and finials, period glass top inserted in a metal frame attached to the top. There is a man...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Upcycled Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Body stained in black color
- Iron hairpin legs were added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique yew wood military campaign secretaire chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is absolutely amazing, this is a very...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Normal Bel Geddes for Simmons Enameled Steel Dresser & Mirror, 1930s
Located in Harlingen, TX
An industrial art deco steel metal three drawer chest or dresser and floating mirror designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture circa 1935. Faux bois enamel finish w...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Belgian mid-century nightstands or chests of drawers mounted on black curved metal bases. Simple yet dynamic, their blend of industrial and modernist elements results in a ti...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of commodes in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Søborg cabinetmakers. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Teak & Mahogany Chests
Located in Newark, GB
Elegant and refined, this pair of mid 20th century chest of drawers exudes timeless sophistication. Crafted from teak and mahogany, each piece features six seamlessly integrated draw...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Italian Mid-Century Fir Green Wood-Rattan Chest with Brass Hardware 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastic geometric Mid-Century chest of drawers in rich fir green with brass details.
The object is made in a heavy design and has 4 large drawers.
The body is made of solid wood ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Wood
vintage chest of drawers hall closet cupboard 60s
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage chest of drawers hall closet cupboard 60s Sweden
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 57 x 82 x 32 (hxwxd)
details oak;
artic...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
vintage TV cabinet cupboard teak 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage TV cabinet cupboard teak 60's
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 42.5 x 120 x 44 (hxwxd)
details teak;
article number 2327
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1960s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Maple, Brass & Parchment Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s. Maple structure, parchment-covered drawers, brass tips; a dark mauve glass is laid over the top while the upper shelf is made ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco style chest of drawers, 1940s, Poland. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chest of drawers from the 1940s, Poland.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 68 cm / width 121 cm / depth 46 cm
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1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style chest of drawers from the 1940s, Poland.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 96 cm / width 211 cm / depth 61 cm
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1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco cubic dresser with brass handles 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made chest of drawers from the turn of the 1930s-1940s, a designer piece of furniture covered in walnut burl and decorated with original period brass handles.
The dresser ha...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th century Scandinavian 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 wi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar....
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Neatly Proportioned Danish Mid Century Modern Chest Of Drawers
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An incredibly attractive and stylish Danish Mid Century modern chest of drawers that is neatly proportioned without deterring from ample storage that is offered in the form of four p...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
1960’s Scandinavian birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid century furniture. Rectangular top with rounded corners, fitted with 3 drawers below ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten circa 1940.
Here we present a known design designed by Carl Malmsten.
Dark stained birch carcass, with 2 drawers r...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with drawers of 1960s Nordic manufacture.
The teak frame gives the box a modern and elegant appearance as well as durability. The round gold metal handles add a touch of lux...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Restored Nighstand Chests by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar....
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco five-drawer walnut and mahogany dresser with brass handles
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant 1940s Art Deco period chest of drawers, quality Italian production with modern and functional design.
The special feature of the cabinet is that it has five drawers unlike c...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 4 drawers.
...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Small chest of drawers with four drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s teak cabinet with drawers
A chest of drawers that embodies the essence of Scandinavian design with its teak frame, a wood characterized by a warm, rich tone that gives...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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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