Gustavian Chest
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Limestone
Antique Early 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass, Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Paint
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Paint
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Paint
Vintage 1970s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Paint
Vintage 1980s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Stone, Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
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.