$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Hairpin Legs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant Danish modern chest of drawers on hairpin legs, circa 1960s. The chest is in good vintage condition and has wonderful graining in the rosewood.
Iron
$5,000Sale Price|26% Off
Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chest of drawers on hairpin legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Birch, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tall Five-Drawer Chest with Metal Handles and Hairpin Legs
Located in Miami, FL
The clean lines, gently rounded edges, and contrasting black hairpin legs give the chest a distinctive vintage industrial appeal.
Wood
Chest of Drawers by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
It has a Minimalist look with its handleless drawers and fine brass hairpin legs. This chest of drawers is in good vintage condition, with normal signs of age and use.
Bubinga
1960s Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs
Located in London, GB
A charming 1960's Danish rosewood chest of drawers set upon modern hair pin legs.
Rosewood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Three-Drawer Chest on Hairpin Legs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
The chess has been put on solid steel hairpin legs giving in a refined look. The chest has been refinished and is in great condition.
Walnut
Sold
H 34.13 in W 24 in D 18.13 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Three-Drawer Chest on Hairpin Legs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers on hairpin legs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch, with ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Plan Chest Dresser on Hairpin Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beutiful mid-century British plan chest would make the perfect bedroom storage. With it's striking look on hairpin legs it could be used in a variety of settings.
Teak
A Pair of George Nelson Small Chests/Nightstands Herman Miller
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of small chests/nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller with hairpin legs.
Metal
Danish Teak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser on Hairpin Legs
By Poul Hundevad, Poul Cadovius
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The chest has been updated with all new steel hairpin legs.
Wrought Iron
Rare Nelson Hairpin Leg Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Nice George Nelson for Herman Miller dresser. Recently professionally restored to rich dark finish. One side has a cabinet door, flanked on the other side by four drawers.
Aluminum
Pascoe Chest with Gray Micarta
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in New York, NY
Pascoe Inc (as Artek-Pascoie) was an early importer of Aalto furniture, but the 1948 catalog primarily featured Pascoe's own work. The present chest, in stained birch with hairpin le...
Birch
"Mr." Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
12-Door Dark Stained Mahogany Chest w/ Tambour Doors & Bentwood Hairpin Legs.
George Nelson primavera chest with hairpin legs and J pulls
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson primavera chest with hairpin legs and J pulls, mfg. Herman Miller
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Design Rosewood Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century design rosewood chest of drawers on hairpin legs. Two shallow drawers over two deep drawers.
Rosewood
Danish Modern Tall Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs
Located in New London, CT
Nice Danish modern seven-drawer dresser in walnut. Dated looking base skirt has been replaced with black hairpin legs.
Metal
George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Chest Dresser with M Pulls
By George Nelson
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a wonderful combination of a BCS Cabinet for Herman Miller by George Nelson. It is in Orig. Black lacquer finish. It comes on all orig. Hairpin Legs, with "M" Silver plated p...
Metal
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest on Hairpin Legs
Located in New London, CT
A nicely dovetail constructed four-drawer piece that's been updated with sturdy hairpin legs.
Metal
French, 1950's Chest of Drawers
Located in Bantam, CT
French Chest of Drawers with splaed front legs and red velvet-lined drawers. Materials – Oak, velvet Origin – France Dimensions – 35"H x 19"D x 35"W This item requires white glove...
Velvet, Oak
$42,392
H 34.65 in W 50.01 in D 21.07 in
Chest of Drawers “Pantalonnière” with Three Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
Chest of large drawers whose wooden structure is entirely sheathed in saddle stitched black imitation leather. The front legs run along the sides of the cabinet to join the undersid...
Brass
$5,600
H 42 in W 35 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers/Tall Dresser with Brass Pulls
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant tall dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Featuring 5 drawers each with a pair of solid brass drawer pulls. Constructed out of solid wood and veneer. Dunbar is one of the ...
Brass
1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - Minor signs of use
Wood, Teak
$1,432
H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Teak Chest of Drawers, Scandinavian Modern Dresser, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant mid-century modern chest of drawers in warm teak veneer, dating from the 1960s. The piece features a clean Scandinavian silhouette with six spacious drawers, sculpted recesse...
Teak
$6,015
H 20.48 in W 46.26 in D 14.18 in
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers/Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Small sideboard or chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, made from rosewood with a dramatic veneer pattern on the top. Decorative round inset drawer handles.
Rosewood
Chest of Drawers with Two Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
About this Chest of drawers with two drawers by Jacques Adnet Chest of drawers with two drawers, the wooden structure entirely covered in black imitation leather. The brass feet in...
Faux Leather, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Produced in Denmark in the 1960s, this elegant mid-century chest of drawers is crafted in beautifully grained rosewood. The striking veneer features a rich, vibrant grain pattern tha...
Rosewood
Period Mid-Century Modern Chest, Vintage French, 1960s
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from period mid-century modern France made of solid wood construction, primarily rosewood. The trim and legs are ebonized. This piece has been finished with a...
Rosewood
$2,291
H 27.56 in W 53.15 in D 15.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Denmark, ca. 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A Danish mid‑century modern chest of drawers, crafted in Denmark in the 1960s, distinguished by its refined proportions and beautifully bookmatched façade. The six drawers form a rhy...
Wood
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century six drawer dresser, design attributed to Milo Baughman, for Directional. This chic, sophisticated chest features a vibrant walnut case, with ebonized inset ha...
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful Danish rosewood chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s. Featuring six spacious drawers, an elegant curved front, and beautifully shaped handles, the pi...
Rosewood
Svend Langkilde Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers 1960s
By Svend Langkilde
Located in London, England
Sven Langkilde - Chest of Drawers, c1960s A chest of drawers made from exquisite veneered and solid rosewood designed by Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company Langkilde Mob...
Rosewood
$1,833
H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Danish Wood Chest of Drawers Attributed to Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A Danish four-drawer chest of drawers in the style of Brouer Møbelfabrik, dating to the 1960s. The compact case is finished in richly figured wood, with the grain allowed to run cont...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, 5-Drawer Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
A Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser featuring clean lines and timeless design.This chest of drawers is crafted with a warm medium finish, highlighting the natural wood grain through...
Wood
$890
H 21.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood 4 Drawer Dresser Chest Mid Century Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Danish Modern 4-drawer dresser crafted in richly grained rosewood, made in Denmark. This elegant Mid Century Scandinavian chest features a clean minimalist silhouet...
Rosewood
$5,962Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 20 in
Nude Bronze Figurative Sculpture 'Morning Glory' mythology, contemporary, dream
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Morning Glory is a beautiful nude bronze figurative sculpture by Carl Payne, showcasing the artist’s celebrated ability to blend classical influences with contemporary elegance. Part...
Bronze
$3,400 / set
H 22 in W 18 in D 21 in
Pair of Art Deco Burl Wood End Tables Nightstands with Brass Hardware Pulls
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco end tables in burl walnut with brass hardware.
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful minimalist dresser designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features waterfall edges, book matched walnut, and great edge details. The top drawers have partitions ...
Walnut
$1,850
H 16 in W 43.5 in D 29.5 in
Walter Antonis TE41 Tubular Chrome Coffee Table for ’t Spectrum, 1974
By 't Spectrum, Walter Antonis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter Antonis designed the TE41 for Dutch manufacturer 't Spectrum in 1974, and it remains his most recognized work. The table's structure is built from continuous tubular chrome th...
Chrome
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Since pr...
Steel
Wrought Iron and Stone Garden Patio Stand with Pebble Stone Top
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Interesting wrought iron stand with inset pebble stone top. The three leg base shows distinct Art Nouveau influence.
Stone, Wrought Iron
$10,082
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
Stunning Burl Elm and Brass Three-Drawer Chest by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning burl elm and brass three-drawer chest by Mastercraft, features three generous size drawers, Regency brass pulls as well as brass inlay detail to drawer fronts, exceptional q...
Brass
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Cane Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored pair of sculptural cane back chairs with mohair upholstery by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Mahogany
$4,540
H 35.25 in W 32.75 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Dresser Chest of Drawers 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
A rare chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s Contrasting mahogany case in dark espresso finish and walnut drawer fronts Finished with rosewood and brass...
Brass
$1,500
H 15.48 in W 34.26 in D 20.28 in
Modern design wooden side table/late 20th Century /sofa table/stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A very modern and sophisticated side table has arrived. While the country of origin is unknown, it is believed to have been made in the late 20th to early 21st century. The wood used...
Cedar
$21,000
H 28 in W 69 in D 18 in
Modernist sideboard cabinet unique bronze hardware by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut server with central compartment having a removable glass-bottom serving tray & one adjustable shelf, flanked by two banks of four drawers over one long drawer all with b...
Brass
Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Signed with brass tag. Features tufted back with piping. Original fabric is in good, usable condition. Dark brown mah...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,750Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 30.75 in W 23 in D 32 in
Vintage Pair of Velvet Slipper Chairs in Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pair of Velvet Slipper Chairs in manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. High quality wood Parsons Leg Design construction. These are being sold with the original upholstery t...
Wood
$8,500
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Edward Wormley Game Table in Mahogany with Rosewood Top 1960s 'Signed'
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your mid-century modern decor with the Edward Wormley Game Table, model no 6348, featuring gently curved sides in rich dark mahogany and a stunning Brazilian rosewood top. Cr...
Mahogany, Rosewood
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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