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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Industrial
Style: Folk Art
19th Century Workshop Cabinet with 14 Drawers
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Antique drawer cabinet from an old workshop!
This cabinet has built an incredible patina through years of use.
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All drawers are made with dovetail joints.
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers circa 1820.
Substantial european pine chest of drawers quite possibly from hungary.
Hand painted in a black and red tonal colour sc...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted swedish chest of drawers circa 1840.
Good quality swedish commode, quite possibly from the dalarna region.
Heavy chest of drawers made from solid thick pi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Tall 1920s Industrial Oak Eight Drawer Cabinet
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tall solid golden oak eight drawer cabinet. Circa 1910-30. Featuring channeled drawer handles, bread board pull out shelf, doweled joinery and paneled sides. This piece is just a com...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Industrial chest of drawers with six big drawers
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Vintage chest of drawers in Pinewood!
Six large drawers to store your stuff!
Dxhxl: 50x86x170 cm
Inside size drawers: 41,5x32x44 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Industrial Wooden Two Drawer Painted Dresser / Workbench. C.1900
Located in London, GB
A painted former two drawer dresser base. c.1900
Dating to the late 19th / early 20th century, a former dresser base and later used as a workbench. Beautiful old textured paint wi...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Spruce Decorated Dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Comó decorated with floral motifs.
Original hardware and handles, fir wood.
Restored, good condition.
Reference measurements at the frame.
More pictures and information at customer'...
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Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir, Wood
Spruce decorated dresser
Located in Casaleone, IT
Painted dresser ,
Made of spruce, decorated, with faux marble design in the center.
It has no lock or key.
Minimally performed conservative restoration.
Reference measurements are a...
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1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Fir
Industrial 98 Drawer Revolving Hardware Cabinet
By National Store Fixture Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Circa Late Victorian era 98 drawer revolving hardware store cabinet. The spinning octagonal top holds 80 wedge shaped drawers with white porcela...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
CUZCO column
By Carlo Cumini
Located in Azzano Decimo, PN
Vertical container with 6 doors and a
central drawer, interior with shelves
in solid wood and glass, the decoration
of the sashes of varying thickness
allows a combination openin...
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2010s Italian Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
Industrial Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Brutalist Raw Poplar Sideboard
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare sideboard was made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is finished with poplar wood with strong and irregular graining and a characteristic, earthy color, where browns and ...
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1960s Scandinavian Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Poplar
Industrial Metal Cabinet, Commode, Chest of Drawers, 2000s
Located in Praha, CZ
made in 2000s
In good original condition
Hard Construction
Made from Metal.
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2010s European Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, a solid wooden top and 5 metal drawers. Additional...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakla during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, wooden top and 7 metal drawers. Additional dimensi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Industrial Chemists Drawers, Set of 2, 1900s
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Pair of Antique Industrial Drawers, circa 1900s
Each one boasts 8 drawers with original brass handles. They are well proportion...
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Early 1900s British Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Original Painted Blanket Chest of Two Drawers, Hungary dated 1851
Located in Round Top, TX
The vibrant colors are all original on this large painted chest of two drawers or "blanket chest."
The floral embellishments and faux wood backgro...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table
This attractive Pine Filing Cabinet has 6 drawers, some of these have dividers inside, ...
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1920s Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wooden chest of drawers.
With a terrific old finish.
In cherry wood with a polar secondary, turned wooden pulls, and r...
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Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
A sturdy metal base frames a bank of wooden drawer boxes. The distinctive patina made by the marks of time, reveals the history of this vintage chest. Made in Czechia in the 20th Cen...
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20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
A sturdy metal base frames a bank of wooden drawer boxes. Metal label plates now work as a different kind of reminder– remembering the tools they once held, tasks completed and craft...
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20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Small Pine Drawers, 1920s
Located in Ely, GB
A beautiful vintage industrial small pine set of 5 drawers, circa 1920's.
The drawers are well proportioned and have a lovely worn patina, but stil...
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1920s British Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers
This delightful 3 Drawer Chest of drawers is in its original painted finish which is in used but still very attractive condition
This is...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Industrial Chest of Drawers in Metal and Chunky Wood Top, circa 1900
Located in New York City, NY
Antique Industrial Metal Chest of Drawers with Chunky Wood Top, circa 1900.
Category
19th Century American Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial metal cabinet with original paint was saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia. The piece has been cleaned tho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial 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...
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1940s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and wooden chest of drawers from 20th century central Europe. Matured, yet compellingly spry, this industrious set of drawers radiates a charming and tidy sensibility. Compos...
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19th Century European Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Swedish Tall and Narrow Original Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish tall sideboard in an unusually tall and narrow model with an uncommon function. Underneath the table top the sideboard has a large sugar hack attached. This is very u...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Vintage Industrial English Printers Chest of Haberdashery Shop Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful bank of industrial printers drawers by Caslon London, English circa 1920.
- There are 8 well worn graduated drawers in total all showin...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial shelf cabinet This piece will add that now so modern industrial touch to any interior.
We have a second similar cab...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
A metal cabinet on wheels from France, produced circa 1920. Appearing like an artefact from a bustling office—frantic men in striped shirtsleev...
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1920s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial shelf cabinet This piece will add that now so modern industrial touch to any interior.
We have a second similar cab...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Filing Cabinet with Drawers by G. M. Radia, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Cabinet in oak, composed of 4 drawers closing with a sliding curtain.
Each drawer has a vertical shelf serving as a separation and allowing the depth of...
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1920s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
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...
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1940s Belgian Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century, Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An attractive patina gives this utilitarian nine-drawer chest a sweet, nostalgic character. Made in Central Europe in the early 20th Century, the deep square shape of the drawers ind...
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20th Century German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century, French Industrial Drawer Bank
Located in High Point, NC
This industrial work table holds a chest of drawers with a unique, timeworn patina. Made in France in the 20th century, a series of ten drawers are arranged in two columns within a s...
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20th Century French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE INDUSTRIAL METAL WORKERS CHEST OF DRAWERS FOR SCREWS NUTS AND BOLTs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this antique industrial metal works chest of drawers with 30 small drawers for nuts and bolts...
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20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Jewelry Cabinet Titanium
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Jewelry box handmade
Grid lines form the overall picture here
Handcrafted, handles integrated.
With five drawers
made of wood and coated with titanium.
...
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2010s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial wooden shelf cabinet with metal drawers saved from a screw factory. This piece will add that now so modern industri...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century Architectural Plan, Collector's Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century architectural plan, collector's cabinet features multiple shallow drawers perfect for keeping a large inventory of blueprints and sketc...
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1890s French Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Steel Clad Commode, Chest, Dresser, Bathroom Vanity Custom Made to Order Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial Style all steel-clad bathroom vanity, chest of drawers or can be made into a dresser or nightstand is made in house here in Chicago. Our custom bathroom vanities...
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2010s American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Petite Folk Art Hand-Painted Commode with Hinged Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Folk Art cabinet / commode with original paint in attractive black and red palette and extraordinary hand-painted decoration (ca 19th Century, USA). Sourced from a century...
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
ST James Commode 2 Doors 1 Drawer 1 Niche
Located in Vandoma, PT
The ST James collection incorporates glass and metel details in its furniture pieces that give them a sober and industrial look without compromising their versatility.
Produced by...
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2010s Portuguese Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Jewelry Cabinet Titanium
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Jewelry box handmade
Grid lines form the overall picture here
Handcrafted, handles integrated.
With five drawers
made of wood and coated with titanium.
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2010s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very decorative English pine dressing chest of three drawers with an attractive honey hue and contrasting ebonized knob handles, surmounted by a dressing-glass, which can be easy r...
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Late 19th Century British Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Pine, Paint
Custom Hand-Made Steel Commode Marble Top, Casters with Aged Patina Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French industrial style steel clad commode or sink base custom made by our Old Plank craftsmen. The interior is wood and can be painted any color. It can be made in any size as a com...
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2010s American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Steel, Brass
Vintage Industrial Wooden Filling Cabinet, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia.
Thoroughly cleaned and partially sanded.
Origi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Workshop Drawers, Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
French workshop drawers, Circa 1930s
- Solid oak drawer fronts
- Solid pine sides and frame
- Original steel cup handles
- 24 large drawers
- Drawers have their original metal...
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1930s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Folk Art Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Folk Art commode, most likely made for a wedding gift with Initials JF circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original paint decorated or grain painted over mustard painted base is dovetailed construction & square nails as well. The lid comes off and has a brass shaker...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Zinc Top Chest of Drawers
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom made chest of drawers with three drawers. This item can be ordered in custom finishes, wood types and dimensions.
Wood: Oak Bali finish
Metal: Light hammer ebony
Zinc: Steel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Cupboard Painted Green Gold Hairnets Riding Boots Glove Vintage Equestrian Horse
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual eye-catching, characterful cupboard for a bootroom, hall or tackroom
- Fun equestrian interest
The top with a moulding at the back and a solid moulded edge. Two long dr...
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1970s English Folk Art Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany 5-Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany 5-drawer pharmacy chest of drawers
This is an unusual piece of Victorian furniture it is a tall chest of 5 deep graduated drawers,...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Salvador Corona Hand Painted Cabinet, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beutiful Salvador Corona hand painted and signed cabinet with drawers, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s. Good original condition with honest attractive wear.
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dresser , organic modern, Alu on Wood, Handcrafted, One of Kind, made in Germany
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Furniture object by German designer Eckehard Weimann
organically designed chest of drawers.
Folds and distortions are sculpted from the surfaces. The furniture is made of multiplex ...
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2010s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1880s New England Industrial Wood Cabinet 36 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
1880s dark wood tone Industrial cabinet from a western Massachusetts factory.. There are 36 drawers with the original hardware. Recently refinish...
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1880s American Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Steel Multi Drawer Army Green Factory Storage Filing Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic American made steel factory multi drawer cabinet featuring twelve card size drawers with brass handles and plates. Additional storage compartment with shelf at the bottom. ...
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20th Century American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
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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