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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Color:  Black
Creator: John Stuart
Campaign Style Chest of Drawers by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dorchester, MA
This large, campaign-style chest of drawers was manufactured in the 1950s by John Stuart, a company known for their high-quality pieces that referenced earlier centuries. It comprise...
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1950s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Chest of Drawers by John Stuart
Campaign Style Chest of Drawers by John Stuart

Campaign Style Chest of Drawers by John Stuart

Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart
By Knoll, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers black lacquer high chest dresser by John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart
Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart

Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart

Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Art Deco commode by John Stuart, circa 1940. Stout, expertly crafted mahogany case construction finished in black lacquer. Heavy elegant solid brass strap hardw...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940

Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940

Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
By George Nelson, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests

Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests

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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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