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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color:  White
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970

Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970

Luciano Frigerio off White Lacquered Brass Commode Chest 1970s
By Frigerio Di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Italian Mid-Century off white lacquered commode would be stunning in any bedroom. Designed by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio in It...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Luciano Frigerio off White Lacquered Brass Commode Chest 1970s
Luciano Frigerio off White Lacquered Brass Commode Chest 1970s

Luciano Frigerio off White Lacquered Brass Commode Chest 1970s

Pyramid Shape Tessellated Stone Marble Ball Pulls High Chest Dresser Drawer MINT
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pyramid Shape Tessellated Stone Marble Ball Pulls High Chest Dresser Drawer MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Pyramid Shape Tessellated Stone Marble Ball Pulls High Chest Dresser Drawer MINT
Pyramid Shape Tessellated Stone Marble Ball Pulls High Chest Dresser Drawer MINT

Pyramid Shape Tessellated Stone Marble Ball Pulls High Chest Dresser Drawer MINT

Mid-Century Modern Chest, Dresser, White Lacquered, Custom Made
By Harmony House
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Chest, Dresser, White Lacquered, Custom Made This recently re-lacquered chest is in seemingly pristine condition. The five drawer high custom made, Harmony House, ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Chest, Dresser, White Lacquered, Custom Made
Mid-Century Modern Chest, Dresser, White Lacquered, Custom Made

Mid-Century Modern Chest, Dresser, White Lacquered, Custom Made

Faux bamboo off white lacquer scallop shape art deco pulls high chest dresser.
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored mid century modern Faux bamboo off-white lacquer five drawers hi chest dresser with Art Deco style hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Faux bamboo off white lacquer scallop shape art deco pulls high chest dresser.
Faux bamboo off white lacquer scallop shape art deco pulls high chest dresser.

Faux bamboo off white lacquer scallop shape art deco pulls high chest dresser.

Pair of Restored Solid Oak Cerused White & Grey Finish 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid-century modern solid oak two tone cerused finish bachelor chests dressers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of Restored Solid Oak Cerused White & Grey Finish 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests
Pair of Restored Solid Oak Cerused White & Grey Finish 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests

Pair of Restored Solid Oak Cerused White & Grey Finish 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests

Kittinger White Painted Tall 5 Drawers Chest Dresser
By Kittinger, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger painted dresser with dowel pulls. This is in distressed condition. Refinishing recommended.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Kittinger White Painted Tall 5 Drawers Chest Dresser
Kittinger White Painted Tall 5 Drawers Chest Dresser

Kittinger White Painted Tall 5 Drawers Chest Dresser

Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury classic chest of drawers featuring cerused mahogany cases and matte eggshell lacquer drawer front with satin brass button pulls and...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair
Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair

Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair

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Pair of White Golden Night Stands by Luciano Frigerio, Italy 1970
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Rattan 7 Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers by Baker
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Located in Rockaway, NJ
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Sideboard Commode Brass White Lacquer by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, 1975
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
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White Lacquered Bamboo and Rattan Chest of Drawers by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s

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Tommi Parzinger Sideboard / Chest White Lacquer
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
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By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
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Mid-Century Modern Henredon Newly White Lacquered Campaign Style Chest Drawers
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Located in West Hartford, CT
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Mid-Century Modern Henredon Newly White Lacquered Campaign Style Chest Drawers

Mid-Century Modern Henredon Newly White Lacquered Campaign Style Chest Drawers

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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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