Mid 20th century Danish small teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century danish small teak chest of drawers circa 1960. 3 drawers fitted with brass looped handles.
Brass
Danisk teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian chest of drawers. Three large drawers offer ample storage. A beautifully crafted piece with a simple yet elegant design. Designer: Danish Manufacturer: Stamped...
Teak
Small 18th Century American Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small solid cherrywood three drawer chest with original brass hardware.
Brass
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they appear to have 3 drawers to the front, the bottom 2 drawer fronts have a combined fall fr...
Oak
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied dis...
Brass
Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A small blue-painted Baroque chest of drawers with a serpentine front and three drawers, each featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings.
Oak
Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Danish rococo breakfront chest of three drawers.
Oak
English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest of patinated oak from the 19th century, in the Georgian style, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two beaded short drawers and three graduating beade...
Metal, Brass
English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest of patinated oak from the 19th century, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two beaded short drawers and two beaded long drawers, each drawer with bra...
Metal, Brass
Georgian Era Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English small chest of mahogany from the Georgian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four drawers with oval brass pulls, each drawer with brass escutcheon, a...
Metal, Brass
Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite little Napoleon III dresser stands on four curved legs. It has three drawers. It is decorated with a beautiful rosewood veneer and is embellished with bronze fittings....
Marble
Late 18th Century Small Danish Rococo Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th century small Danish Rococo chest of three drawers, crafted in oak.
Brass
LOVELY SOLID HARDWOOD CONTEMPORARY CHEST OF DRAWERS PART OF SMALL SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid hardwood three drawer chest of drawers which is part of a small suite Please note: The de...
Hardwood
English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four drawers, each beaded edge drawer with flame mahogany vene...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Hand-Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distresse...
Brass
Small Mahogany Campaign Or Military Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A charming small 19th-century campaign mahogany chest of drawers from the english naval or military good quality chest of small size and that features a leather top.
Mahogany
Small Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Original Coral Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Louis XVI / Gustavian chest of drawers in pine with its original coral-red paint and subtle traces of gilding on mouldings and carved details.
Brass
Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The rarest and most soughtfull chest of drawers from the 18 century very beautiful rare model since the chest of drawers is smaller than usual.
Walnut
Elegant Small Tessellated Stone and Iron Treasure Chest of Drawers
By Renoir Designs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant small treasure chest of drawers made of cream and taupe tessellated stone, having 5 black velvet lined drawers and a gorgeous leaf motif oil bronze rubbed iron base.
Stone
Small Totem Chest Of Drawers, Natural Finish, by Lola Glamour
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Totem Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour Dimensions: D 45.5 x W 110 x H 100 cm Materials: Wood.
Wood
Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The unique configuration of drawers with central three in a square shape...
Pine, Paint
Small Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers with Two Drawers, Late 18th–Early 19th Cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
This small Italian chest of drawers combines refined proportions with timeless elegance, making it a versatile accent piece.
Walnut
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Three Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of three equally sized beaded drawers, each with ori...
Metal, Brass
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four graduating beaded drawers, each with origina...
Metal, Brass
Four Drawers Small Petit Narrow Bachelor Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice narrow Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Paul McCobb.
Aluminum
Small Late 19th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Small late 19th century Neoclassical chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style.
Oak, Pine
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1825 An exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers dating to circa 1825, showcasing the refined...
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Country House Small Bachelor’s Office Bedside
Located in London, GB
It has a large and usefully sized single-piece top with moulded bordering and is supported by a lovely mid-Georgian, tier-moulded base of legs with shapely three-sided aprons. Smal...
Brass
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the serpentine front adds intrigue as well.
Stone
Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique George lll small mahogany chest of 5 drawers with brushing slide having a superb quality mahogany rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above a brushing s...
Other
Art Deco Small Walnut Chest Of Four Drawers, English c1930's
Located in Devon, England
A very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of four drawers originating from England and dating to the 1930's is offered for your consideration. It has very attractive walnut veneers with o...
Metal
Decorative Moroccan Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 1950s decorative Moroccan chest of drawers. 1950.
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Butler’s Cabinet-Chiffoniere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, late 19th century small chest of drawers concealed behind tambour doors–like a chiffonier or butler’s cabinet–to elegantly organize small items for easy retrieval.
Brass
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
George III small mahogany chest of drawers with original plate handles and brushing slide, the drawers oak lined; good color and patina.
Mahogany
Small Rococo Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstand, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Rococo style chest of drawers or nightstand, France 19th century.
Kingwood
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to present this exquisite early 19th-century petit Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers, crafted in Vienna circa 1830. This rare and refined piece is a superb example ...
Brass
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Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality small Georgian 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers C1820.
Wood
Antique Small Georgian Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Suffolk, GB
This superb antique small Georgian mahogany four drawer chest of drawers with brushing slide dates from around 1780 and is a wonderful example of fine late eighteenth-century English...
Mahogany
Claudio Salocchi Small and rare chest of drawers From the ELLISSE series.
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Vigevano, PV
Claudio Salocchi Small and rare chest of drawers From the ELLISSE series.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1, Dyrlund
Located in Raleigh, NC
Small mid-century chest of drawers. Made from teak wood, Denmark.
Wood, Teak
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in København, København
Small chic French Art Deco chest of drawers with 3 drawers and a white opal glass shelf inserted in the oak wood.
Glass, Oak
Late 19th C. Swedish White Gustavian Style Small Chest of 3 Drawers Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian style painted pine small chest of three drawers with carved dentil molding along top.
Brass
19th Century Gray Danish Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Danish Empire small chest of three drawers or nightstand, crafted in oak.
Oak, Paint
French 18th century Chest of Drawers
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite small Louis XV Chest of Drawers is a true standout piece, boasting a captivating veneer decor that adds to its allure.
Marble
18th century French chest of drawers ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a gorgeous 18th century French fruitwood chest of drawers, small proportions and with quirky feet, great design that can be placed in a classic interior but also works in a modern ho...
Fruitwood
18th Century Small Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers, Walnut with Marquetry, circa 1790
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Louis XVI chest of drawers Southern Germany Walnut late 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 80 x 77 x 51 cm Description: Two-tier Louis Seize chest of drawers on poi...
Walnut
18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Small 18th Century English walnut chest of drawers.
Walnut
Antique English Small Size Chest of Drawers in Patinated Oak, Circa 1850-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Small Size Chest of Drawers in Patinated Oak, Circa 1850-1870.
Oak
Small Regency period marquetry in-between chest of drawers, France circa 1715/23
Located in Paris, FR
Attractive LXIV-Regence period (1715 / 1723) in-between chest of drawers in several species of precious wood on an solid oak core. Original top in Aleppo breccia marble and original ...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful Empire commode in Cuban mahogany with marble columns flanking two drawers and resting on tapered square feet. Brass key plates and pulls were added in the late 1800s. Fre...
Mahogany
Sideboard/Small sideboard/Chest of drawers in wood and Formica, Mid-century 1960s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sideboard with wood and formica drawers in shades of green and yellow, Italy, 1960. Featuring an essential design typical of the 1960s, this piece of furniture combines functionality...
Formica, Wood
Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers, 3 Drawers, UK
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers This is a small beautifully proportioned chest with 3 long drawers.
Oak
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Dolphin Decor, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820 This elegant small Biedermeier chest of drawers dates to circa 1820 and comes from Southern Germany.
Maple, Walnut
Small English Burl Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English burl wood chest with four drawers and distressed finish.
Wood, Burl
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest Mint!
Brass
Small Danish Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers with Gray Paint and Patina ca 1900
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small Danish Louis XVI Seize style chest of drawers made circa 1880 of solid wood by a skilled carpenter.
Brass
English Oak Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The height of the drawers decreases from the bottom to the top which gives a beautiful line to the chest of drawers Small unusual model the chest of drawers has a superb patina and ...
Oak
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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