Billy Haines Style Dark Walnut White Lacquered /Leather Cabinet/Chest Metal Leg
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Westport, CT
William "Billy" Haines style, dark walnut hand rubbed, and off white lacquered bureau, cabinet angled design middle is shorter depth than ends and center door is lacquered leather, w...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Black Lacquer and Brass Chest of Drawers c. 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ornate brass buckle key lock medallions reminiscent of Billy Haines chests and pieces are bold. Italian golden shell motifs soften the chest's congruent shapes with an organic refere...
Brass
Billy Haines 18-Drawer Padded Table
By William Billy Haines
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mahogany, drawers on both sides, original black vinyl upholstery, presentable from every angle, designed by Billy Haines for Lee Annenberg
Mahogany, PVC, Upholstery
Pair of 4 Drawer Chests by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Chic and striking pair of chests designed by William Haines for the Los Angeles home of Sidney and Francine Brody. Designed with a 1" overhang to the back so when against a baseboar...
3 Drawer Chest on Runners with Lucite Handles by William Haines Inc
By William Billy Haines, Louis G. Sherman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 3 drawer chest on runners, from the estate of Henry Bloch, boasts beautiful lucite handles and a signature Haines decorative paint finish. Made circa 1980 by Haines Inc under th...
Lucite, Wood
Pair of Billy Haines Style Four Drawer Chests/End Tables/Night Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome pair of " Belt Buckle" four (4) drawer chests in the style of Billy Haines. Restored in cream lacquer with brass accents. Great size, equally functional flanking a sofa or b...
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chest in Coral Lacquer 'Pair Available'
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The incised design and gold accents give the illusion of multiple smaller drawers each with its own pull (the chest has three drawers).
Wood
William Haines Chest of Drawers from the Warner Estate
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very handsome chest of drawers, designed by William Haines for the Jack L. Warner estate in Beverly Hills, c. 1949. Angled drawers of increasing size pull out to reveal original r...
William "Billy" Haines Mottled Green Lacquer Cabinet
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A super 4 drawer mottled green lacquer cabinet designed by Haines and custom made for the Sidney and Frances Brody estate in Holmby Hills, CA.
Outstanding Chest of Drawers by Billy Haines
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful mix of ebonized wood with cork.
The handles are in black opaline and brass.
Brass
William Haines Louvered Front Tall Chest with Mottled Finish
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A massive Haines tall chest for the Jack and Ann Warner estate. Red interiors on drawers. Amazing.
Billy Haines Mirrored Rustic Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish Cabinet with mirror and polychrome selected by Billy Haines for the home of Dorothy McGuire.
From the estate of Dorothy McGuire.
Wood, Mirror
A Rare Billy Haines Cork and Ebonised Oak Long Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
The cork top and sides over a rectangular case fitted with 12 drawers with original brass pulls resting on cork legs joined by a brass stretcher
Brass
Outstanding Pair of Nighstands by Billy Haines
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful mix of ebonized wood with cork.
The handles are in black opaline and brass.
The matching chest of 12 drawers is available.
Brass
Gorgeous Restored Three-Drawer Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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...
Brass
$34,000
H 32 in W 48 in D 20 in
Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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. ...
Brass
$6,800 / set
H 18.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955
By Heritage Furniture, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy and upper crust pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency benches or ottomans newly professionally upholstered in elegant leopard velvet. Stately X shape and lines. Ne...
Lacquer, Velvet
French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Louis XVI style, marble-topped commode from France (late 19th century) in bold, ebonized finish that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The St. Anne marble surface...
Marble, Brass
$6,141
H 31.5 in W 46.07 in D 17.33 in
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode Marble, Bronze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a grey marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a key. The photo...
Marble
$7,000
H 31.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest Lacquered in Pink & Gold circa 1955
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This chic three drawer España bunching chest by Dorothy Draper is without a doubt the most iconic piece of 20th century Hollywood Regency furniture. Sexy. Elegant. Whimsical. As popu...
Brass
Exquisite Half Circle Art Deco Commode With Bakelite Hardware C. 1930
Located in Bernville, PA
This magnificent rare example of a half circle chest of drawers is from the Redlion Furniture Company Circa American 1930’s. It has spectacular book match Burl veneer with incredible...
Brass
$6,746
H 33.08 in W 42.92 in D 19.3 in
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a...
Carrara Marble
ONE authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Drawers
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Winnetka, IL
ONE authentic Dorothy Draper Espana hree- drawer chest of drawers made of ebonized mohogany with painted gilt accents. The back is finished so that you can "float " them,. The top dr...
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 32 in W 30 in D 20 in
Dorothy Draper España Style Nightstands Customizable in Any Color, Pair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Perfect for standard size bedrooms, smaller entry spaces or offices, these vintage Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper España style nightstands / dressers are a perfect choice to add so...
Wood
$15,500 / set
H 22 in W 27.5 in D 21.75 in
Gorgeous Restored Pair of Mediterranean Treasure Chests by Widdicomb, circa 1965
By John Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent small chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...
Mahogany
$12,400
H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exquisite Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest professionally refinished in ivory lacquer and embellished with original acanthus leaf motif back plates. Brass hardware was profes...
Brass
$14,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Pair of Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chests in Traditional Black Bean
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chests, shown in black bean. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Draper's España bunching chest. Dorothy Dr...
Wood
$6,800
H 28.75 in W 39 in D 20.25 in
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon's Viennese Line, American, circa 1950s. This chest has recently been completely restored in black lacquer and gold l...
Metal
$9,500 / set
H 33.25 in W 38 in D 18 in
Pair Dorothy Draper for Heritage Style Espana Chests, Nightstands, Black Lacquer
By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Dorothy draper for Heritage Style Espana chests, nightstands, black lacquer A fine pair of fully refinished black lacquered chest or bedside stands in the manner of Dorothy Dra...
Metal
$44,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic pair of commodes have undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chests may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if another color is...
Brass
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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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