With its light wood and contemporary spirit, this 1960s chest of drawers brings a sober and elegant touch to both the bedroom and the living room. This second-hand piece of furniture features four drawers, the useful height of which allows for the neat organization of linens, accessories, or paperwork. Its solid wood structure gives it a measured presence, while its proportions allow it to slip easily along a wall or under a mirror. It creates a tidy storage corner or provides a place for a few books and a ceramic vase on its top surface. As a second-hand piece, it retains the memory of its past: its drawers are slightly difficult to open.
Width: 96 cm
Depth: 42 cm
Height: 84 cm
Drawers: Width 81 cm, height 12 cm
A brief history of the chest of drawers
Its name says it all: it was born to be "convenient" (commode), replacing deep chests where everything was piled up haphazardly. Appearing during the reign of Louis XIV, it was such a prestigious display piece that it often sat in reception rooms rather than in wardrobes. It introduced the sliding drawer, a revolution that finally allowed one to access their belongings without emptying everything out. Whether called a "commode sauteuse" (on high legs) or a "commode tombeau," it is defined by its generous top and its facade punctuated by two or three rows of drawers.
