With its black legs and metal handles, this light wood dresser displays a contemporary and understated look. As a curated second-hand piece, this furniture combines the warmth of wood with the sleekness of metal, making it easy to integrate into a bedroom or an entryway. Its door and three drawers offer varied storage for linens, papers, or everyday accessories, while its modest height allows it to slide easily against a wall. The top surface is perfect for a lamp, a mirror, or a few select objects. In a minimalist decor, it looks right at home topped with a ceramic vase and a stack of books.
Length: 110 cm
Width: 47 cm
Height: 71 cm
Drawer height: 16 cm
A brief history of the dresser
Its name says it all: it was born to be "convenient" (commode), replacing the 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 took pride of place in reception bedrooms rather than in walk-in closets. 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 tall legs) or a "commode tombeau," it is defined by its generous top and a facade structured by two or three rows of drawers.
