Snakeskin Commode in the Manner of Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Senior designer of Ethan Allen.
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ethan Allen Chest of Drawers
Animal Skin
Snakeskin Commode in the Manner of Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Senior designer of Ethan Allen.
Animal Skin
Vintage Ethan Allen “18th Century” Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Ethan Allen “18th Century” Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Brass
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H 43.25 in W 50.5 in D 19.25 in
Ethan Allen French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Ethan Allen USA, Circa 1990s White lacquered solid maple, with natural maple top.
Maple, Lacquer
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H 32 in W 38 in D 19 in
Ethan Allen Georgian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer chest of drawers or commode By Ethan Allen USA, Late 20th Century Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with original brass h...
Brass
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H 43.25 in W 50.5 in D 19.25 in
Ethan Allen French Provincial Louis XV Solid Maple Chests of Drawers, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Country Louis XV style five-drawer dresser chests By Ethan Allen USA, Circa 1990s Painted solid maple, with natural maple tops. Measures: 50.5" ...
Maple, Paint
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H 38 in W 42 in D 18 in
1993 Ethan Allen American Impressions Cherry Chest of Drawers Dresser 24-5401
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ethan Allen American Impressions country cherry step back dresser featuring seven drawers and gloveboxes. Made in March of 1993, 24-5401. Measures: 18" x 42" x 38"H, glove...
Cherry
Vintage Ethan Allen Regency Style Medallion Cherry 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Ethan Allen Regency Style Medallion Collection Cherry 3-Drawer Chest.
Wood, Cherry
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H 50.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Ethan Allen American Impressions Country Cherry Tallboy Chest Dresser 24-5425
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ethan Allen American impressions cherry tallboy chest of drawers or dresser featuring five drawers.
Cherry
7 Drawer Tall Campaign Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A seven drawer campaign chest in one piece with carrying handles, campaign hardware and a plinth base. Probably pear wood. Wonderful lines, with great brass strapping. Stamped Ethan...
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H 51 in W 24 in D 16 in
MCM Brutalist Brasilia Lingerie Chest 6130-43 Broyhill Premier Series Walnut
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Louis based Interco, Inc. who had also purchased Ethan Allen and Lane. By 1991 Interco had overextended and sought bankruptcy protection.
Brass
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H 34.5 in W 73.5 in D 20 in
Early American Style Solid Mahogany 11-Drawer Triple Dresser Colonial
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American style solid mahogany 11-drawer triple dresser colonial 74" Handmade, circa late 20th century. Manufactured based off of Ethan Allens 11-5203 eleven drawer triple dr...
Mahogany
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H 43.25 in W 50.13 in D 19.25 in
Ethan Allen French Provincial Louis XV Solid Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Ethan Allen USA, circa 1990s Solid maple, with original brass hardware.
Brass
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H 34.25 in W 44.25 in L 34.25 in
Ethan Allen French Provincial Louis XV Carved Maple Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or dresser chest By Ethan Allen USA, Circa 1990s Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Measures: 44.25"W x...
Brass
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H 33.5 in W 42 in D 18 in
Ethan Allen Louis Philippe Cherry & Ash Burl Townhouse Marble Chest Console
Located in Dayton, OH
Ethan Allen Townhouse collection French Louis Philippe inspired chest of drawers, console or dresser.
Marble
Ethan Allen Arts & Crafts Solid Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Shaker style solid cherry wood eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Ethan Allen USA, circa late 20th century Measures: 3...
Cherry
Ethan Allen American Colonial Solid Maple Highboy Dresser, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Ethan Allen USA, Circa 1970s Solid maple, with original brass hardware.
Brass
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H 49.75 in W 44 in D 19.5 in
Vintage MCM Broyhill Brasilia Premier Series 6130-41 Gentleman’s or Door Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Mid Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Premier Series #6130-41 Gentleman’s or Door Chest comprised of a walnut frame, double doors with sculpted details, 2 fixed upper...
Brass
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H 88.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
Ethan Allen Georgian Court 11 Drawer Bonnet Top Highboy Chest on Chest 11-5005
Located in Dayton, OH
"Ethan Allen No.11-5005-5205, Finish 225. Georgian Court collection Eleven drawer bonnet top highboy A beautiful queen Anne or Chippendale inspired chest on chest.
Cherry
Ethan Allen American Colonial Solid Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury American Colonial style solid maple four-drawer dresser chest. By Ethan Allen, USA, circa 1950s Measures: 41.63" W x 18.63" D x 34.25" H. Very good ...
Maple
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H 58 in W 62 in D 19.25 in
Ethan Allen 18th Century Style Tall Mahogany Mule Chest with Multiple Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ethan Allen 18th century style mule chest, mahogany, carved cornice over a cabinet with fluted canted corners with acanthus leaf tops, top cabinet with three banks of banded drawers-...
Mahogany
Ethan Allen Modern Walnut Three-Drawer Nightstand or Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish modern three-drawer walnut nightstand or small chest of drawers By Ethan Allen USA, circa 1990s Measures: 26" W x 21" D x 26.13" H.
Walnut
Ethan Allen Furniture Navy Lacquered Georgian Long Dresser
Located in Morgan, UT
Ethan Allen Furniture Navy Lacquered Georgian Style eleven drawer long dresser Ethan Allen Furniture, USA, 1970s 74 Wide x 20.25 Deep x 34 High Traditional Georgian style na...
Wood
Ethan Allen Furniture French Country Navy Lacquered Lingerie Dresser
Located in Morgan, UT
Ethan Allen French Country Navy Lacquered Seven Drawer Lingerie Chest of Drawers Ethan Allen, USA, 1990s Measures: 24 Wide x 17 Deep x 54.5 High French Country style seven d...
Wood
Late 20th Century Cherry Queen Anne Silver Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Queen Anne style silver chest, unbranded, similar quality to Ethan Allen.
Brass
Ethan Allen French Country Navy Lingerie Chest
Located in Morgan, UT
Ethan Allen French Country Navy Lacquered Seven Drawer Lingerie Chest of Drawers Ethan Allen, USA, 1993 Measures: 24 Wide x 17.25 Deep x 54.5 High French Country style seven...
Wood
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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