Skip to main content

Victorian Half Commode

Victorian campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
The Victorian campaign chest would have been commissioned / purchased from a specialist military
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Victorian campaign chest
Victorian campaign chest

Victorian campaign chest

H 39.5 in W 39 in D 17.75 in
Antique Victorian Oak Country House Hall Umbrella Stand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large antique Victorian oak country house entrance hall stand, by the world renowned
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Country House Hall Umbrella Stand 19th Century
Antique Victorian Oak Country House Hall Umbrella Stand 19th Century

Antique Victorian Oak Country House Hall Umbrella Stand 19th Century

H 40.95 in W 75.6 in D 20.87 in
English Openable Work Table, 19th Century
Located in Vicenza, VI
from around the second half of the 19th century it has recently undergone light restoration.  
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Openable Work Table, 19th Century
English Openable Work Table, 19th Century

English Openable Work Table, 19th Century

H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Teak Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
short drawers, a deep second draw below, and two long drawers to the bottom half. Each of the two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Teak Campaign Chest
19th Century Teak Campaign Chest

19th Century Teak Campaign Chest

H 39.97 in W 40.95 in D 21.66 in

People Also Browsed

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware

H 40.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.25 in
Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Sterling Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip with...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memora...

Materials

Horn, Ebony

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Sterling Walking Stick Cane
Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Sterling Walking Stick Cane

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Sterling Walking Stick Cane

H 35 in W 35 in D 35 in
Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The hand carved decorati...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memora...

Materials

Horn, Ebony

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane

H 36.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign chest in teak and brass. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of amazing quality and is a very useful s...
Category

Antique 1860s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 41.34 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Antique Lapis Lazuli Blue John Amethyst Lady's Walking Stick Wooden Parts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & rare example of a Lapis Lazuli Ball Grip Handle removed from an early Walking Cane with a wide Sterling Silver collar, with part of the original, which is in Partridge ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Lapis Lazuli Blue John Amethyst Lady's Walking Stick Wooden Parts
Antique Lapis Lazuli Blue John Amethyst Lady's Walking Stick Wooden Parts

Antique Lapis Lazuli Blue John Amethyst Lady's Walking Stick Wooden Parts

H 35.75 in W 8 in D 5 in
Antique Victorian Silver & Ebonized Walking Stick Dated 1890 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian novelty silver pommel and ebonised shaft walking stick, dated 1890. This decorative walking cane features a naturalistically sleeping cupid on ...
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver & Ebonized Walking Stick Dated 1890 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver & Ebonized Walking Stick Dated 1890 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver & Ebonized Walking Stick Dated 1890 19th Century

H 37.01 in W 3.15 in D 1.19 in
Antique Vintage Wooden Ebony Chinese Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silver
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality Chinese Polished Heavy Gauge Ebony Walking Cane Stick with Highly Decorative Embossed Silver Grip, made in China during the last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Th...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Vintage Wooden Ebony Chinese Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silver
Antique Vintage Wooden Ebony Chinese Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silver

Antique Vintage Wooden Ebony Chinese Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silver

H 35.25 in W 35.25 in D 35.25 in
Antique Vintage Wooden Stag Antler Horn Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 1899
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Speckled Honey Toned Malacca Lady's or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality Stick with Tau shaped Grip with plain silver mount ending with its original bi-metal (br...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Vintage Wooden Stag Antler Horn Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 1899
Antique Vintage Wooden Stag Antler Horn Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 1899

Antique Vintage Wooden Stag Antler Horn Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 1899

H 35.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
Silver gilt handle walking stick depicting an hunting scene, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: handle, made out of silver gilt representing an hunting scene, with hunter and dogs. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. Germany circa 1890.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Silver gilt handle walking stick depicting an hunting scene, Germany 1890.
Silver gilt handle walking stick depicting an hunting scene, Germany 1890.

Silver gilt handle walking stick depicting an hunting scene, Germany 1890.

H 34 in W 2.3 in D 2.7 in
Campaign Chest of Drawers, England circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Campaign chest of drawers England circa 1870 Chest of drawers constructed entirely of camphor wood with original brass hardware and bindings. Measures: 40.5”L x 17.75”d x 45”h.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Campaign Chest of Drawers, England circa 1870
Campaign Chest of Drawers, England circa 1870

Campaign Chest of Drawers, England circa 1870

H 45 in W 40.5 in D 17.75 in
ANTIQUE RARE & HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SHiPS CAPTAINS SHARKS VERTEBRAW WALKING STICK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable Shark’s Vertebrae walking stick A super collectable piece of Victori...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

ANTIQUE RARE & HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SHiPS CAPTAINS SHARKS VERTEBRAW WALKING STICK
ANTIQUE RARE & HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SHiPS CAPTAINS SHARKS VERTEBRAW WALKING STICK

ANTIQUE RARE & HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SHiPS CAPTAINS SHARKS VERTEBRAW WALKING STICK

H 36.82 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Rare system walking stick, the flute. Austria 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare gadget-System walking stick: stick with the function of a music instrument, a flute. Painted fruitwood shaft, wooden handle. Inside the shaft is hollow, and holes and keys ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare system walking stick, the flute. Austria 1870.
Rare system walking stick, the flute. Austria 1870.

Rare system walking stick, the flute. Austria 1870.

H 35 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two sections. Rectangular top with brass corners with two over three drawers. Inset brass handles and side carrying handles. Turned feet. This was possibly converted from a regula...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

H 39 in W 39.75 in D 18.5 in
Folk art carved walking stick depicting a German Shepherd dog, Austria 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: carved wooden handle depicting a German Shepherd dog’s head, sulphur glass eyes. Hawthorn wood shaft and metal ferrule. Silver gilt ring. Austria circa 1890.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Folk art carved walking stick depicting a German Shepherd dog, Austria 1890.
Folk art carved walking stick depicting a German Shepherd dog, Austria 1890.

Folk art carved walking stick depicting a German Shepherd dog, Austria 1890.

H 34.5 in W 5 in D 3.3 in
19th C. Carved Qing Period Asian Altar Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Chinese form chest In a reddish-brown stain. With a banded top over two deep drawers with carved floral lattice patterns, metal drop pulls and locking bars (lacking the clo...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th C. Carved Qing Period Asian Altar Cabinet
19th C. Carved Qing Period Asian Altar Cabinet

19th C. Carved Qing Period Asian Altar Cabinet

H 33.75 in W 41.75 in D 16.5 in
Antique Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Wooden Walking Stick Cane Bone Crook Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Solid Polished Dark Brown Malacca Wood and Sectional Horn Crook Handle in colours Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Stick or Cane with Traditional ornately cast Crook shaped hand...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Wooden Walking Stick Cane Bone Crook Handle
Antique Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Wooden Walking Stick Cane Bone Crook Handle

Antique Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Wooden Walking Stick Cane Bone Crook Handle

H 34.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in

Recent Sales

Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers or Bank of Drawers
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
half of the 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers or Bank of Drawers
Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers or Bank of Drawers

Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers or Bank of Drawers

H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
Chest on Chest by Edwards & Roberts Mahogany & Satinwood Circa 1860
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Uppingham, GB
in the second half of the 19th century. The firm carried a fine and complete library of the old
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest on Chest by Edwards & Roberts Mahogany & Satinwood Circa 1860
Chest on Chest by Edwards & Roberts Mahogany & Satinwood Circa 1860

Chest on Chest by Edwards & Roberts Mahogany & Satinwood Circa 1860

H 81 in W 44 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Marble Top Burl Walnut Half-Commode Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian half-commode offers marble top surmounting burl case with single upper drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Marble Top Burl Walnut Half-Commode Cabinet, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Marble Top Burl Walnut Half-Commode Cabinet, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Marble Top Burl Walnut Half-Commode Cabinet, 19th Century

H 30 in W 23.5 in D 16.25 in
Antique Half-Moon Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Commode
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian half-moon commode in beautiful Sheraton style. There is no
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Half-Moon Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Commode
Antique Half-Moon Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Commode

Antique Half-Moon Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Commode

H 37.01 in W 41.34 in D 20.48 in
Antique Marble Top Mahogany Single Drawer Commode, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique commode features serpentine marble top mahogany case with single drawer above drawer with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble Top Mahogany Single Drawer Commode, circa 1880
Antique Marble Top Mahogany Single Drawer Commode, circa 1880

Antique Marble Top Mahogany Single Drawer Commode, circa 1880

H 29 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
Victorian 2 part mahogany military chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian 2-part military chest Here we offer you this Victorian 2-part military chest. This
Category

Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian 2 part mahogany military chest
Victorian 2 part mahogany military chest

Victorian 2 part mahogany military chest

H 41 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Victorian military teak brass bound campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
uniforms and the headgear. The bottom half is fitted with 2 full width drawers. This Victorian campaign
Category

Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Victorian military teak brass bound campaign chest
Victorian military teak brass bound campaign chest

Victorian military teak brass bound campaign chest

H 41.75 in W 39 in D 18.75 in
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully crafted antique Victorian bow front chest, circa 1860 in date. Made from
Category

Antique 1860s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1860

H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 22.45 in
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
over two drawers, flanked by half columns on both sides. The bottom of the chest mirrors the top with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

H 32.25 in W 41.13 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Mahogany Campaign Chest. The top half of the chest has two
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

H 44.25 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Restored 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk
Located in GB
, that’s for the 1st of February 1876, the back has half of a Victorian Depositary label still attached
Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Restored 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk
Restored 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk

Restored 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk

H 45.08 in W 43.71 in D 18.31 in
Feb 1st 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire
Located in GB
February 1876, the back has half of a Victorian Depositary label still attached Most of these Campaign
Category

Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Feb 1st 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire
Feb 1st 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire

Feb 1st 1876 Stamped Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire

H 45.08 in W 43.71 in D 18.31 in
Antique Pair of Satinwood Commodes Cabinets Maple & Co, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
cabinet makers of the Victorian and Edwardian periods. This beautifully proportioned pair of bow
Category

Antique 1880s English Cabinets

Antique Pair of Satinwood Commodes Cabinets Maple & Co, circa 1880
Antique Pair of Satinwood Commodes Cabinets Maple & Co, circa 1880

Antique Pair of Satinwood Commodes Cabinets Maple & Co, circa 1880

H 39.38 in W 42.13 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sizable drawers, beautiful patina-ed pine and knapp joints, also known as pin and cove or half moon joints
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

H 31 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
19th Century French Kingwood Commode Chest Marble
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French bombe' commode, in the Louis XV design, circa 1870 in date
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Kingwood Commode Chest Marble
19th Century French Kingwood Commode Chest Marble

19th Century French Kingwood Commode Chest Marble

H 35.83 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Large English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
, flanked by half round columns with turned caps on the top and bottom. The bottom is banded, and the piece
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Large English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Large English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century Large English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

H 63.5 in W 50.38 in D 24.63 in
Sublime Quality R Fryer & Son Stamped Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Lion Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality serpentine fronted Victorian burr walnut
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Sublime Quality R Fryer & Son Stamped Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Lion Handles
Sublime Quality R Fryer & Son Stamped Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Lion Handles

Sublime Quality R Fryer & Son Stamped Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Lion Handles

H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 24.81 in
Mid 19th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with ornate half-moon brass handles. Stringing detail just under the simple but elegant cornice
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest on Chest
Mid 19th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest on Chest

Mid 19th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest on Chest

H 81 in W 47 in D 23 in
Antique 'Eastlake' Brooks Brothers Dresser in Walnut with Marble Top, U.S, 1890s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, exceedingly impractical Victorian furnishings of the mid 19th century. This particular dresser features a
Category

Antique 1890s American Eastlake Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 'Eastlake' Brooks Brothers Dresser in Walnut with Marble Top, U.S, 1890s
Antique 'Eastlake' Brooks Brothers Dresser in Walnut with Marble Top, U.S, 1890s

Antique 'Eastlake' Brooks Brothers Dresser in Walnut with Marble Top, U.S, 1890s

H 37 in W 43.32 in D 17.5 in
Antique George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
. It features two half width drawers above six capacious full width drawers and these provide ample
Category

Antique 1740s British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Antique George II Mahogany Chest on Chest

Antique George II Mahogany Chest on Chest

H 72.45 in W 45.28 in D 21.26 in
Early 20th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chest
Located in London, GB
and the sides all feature fabulous floral marquetry bouquets with string inlay. It has two half
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chest
Early 20th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chest

Early 20th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chest

H 36.23 in W 53.94 in D 23.63 in
Table Mirror from the Collection of Sir John Richardson
Located in New York, NY
The rustic aspect of this Victorian table-top mirror may suggest that it was made for the dressing
Category

Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Table Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mahogany

Table Mirror from the Collection of Sir John Richardson
Table Mirror from the Collection of Sir John Richardson

Table Mirror from the Collection of Sir John Richardson

H 27.5 in W 27 in D 12 in
Premium British Military Campaign Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Victorian Walnut Campaign Chest Possibly used during the British colonial campaign
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Premium British Military Campaign Chest
Premium British Military Campaign Chest

Premium British Military Campaign Chest

H 38.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets Under $3,000
Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
19th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets on Sale
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Victorian Half Commode", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it 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 a 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.

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.

Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.

More Ways To Browse

Chinese Imports With Brasses
Chinese Carving Hard Wood Furniture
Medium Chest
Teak Steamer
George Ii Burr Walnut Chest
Campaign Chest Of Draws
19th Century Victorian Marble Top Chest Dresser
Eastlake Marble Top Dresser
Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Dresser
Marble Vanity Sink Top
Antique Hepplewhite Chest
Sink Commode
Dresser With Wheels
Antique Edwardian China Cabinet
Antique Handmade Dresser
Bow Glass China Cabinet
Low Three Drawer Dresser
Military Parts Cabinet
View All Popular Commodes and Chests of Drawers Searches