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18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers Made of Oak
18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers Made of Oak

18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers Made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A 18th century Dutch chest of drawers. Two-bay oak corpus with ornamental and floral carving

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th century Dutch chest of drawers
18th century Dutch chest of drawers

18th century Dutch chest of drawers

Located in MADRID, ES

Dutch chest of drawers from the 18th century with its original patina and three bombé drawers with

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '
Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '

Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '

Located in Madrid, ES

Dutch chest in fruit wood and carved bone applications, 18th Century Dutch school. Measurements

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers
18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers

18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

Grand chest with 3 drawers , lined in green silk. Drawer pulls with facing lions and key for drawer

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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Dutch Colonial VOC Coffer or Chest
18th Century Dutch Colonial VOC Coffer or Chest

18th Century Dutch Colonial VOC Coffer or Chest

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Dutch Colonial VOC coffer or chest. Striking Dutch design from the 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Amboyna

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers. The chest has six drawers

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A mid 18th century Dutch serpentine chest of drawers that is a wonderful example of Dutch

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dutch Organ Curved Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Dutch Organ Curved Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Dutch Organ Curved Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch mahogany organ curved chest of drawers, 18th century. A mahogany organ curved Dutch

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dutch Walnut Organ Curved Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Organ Curved Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Dutch Walnut Organ Curved Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch walnut organ curved chest of drawers, 18th century. A walnut organ curved Dutch chest

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Marquetry Vitrine on Chest  Early 18th Century Transitional
Dutch Marquetry Vitrine on Chest  Early 18th Century Transitional

Dutch Marquetry Vitrine on Chest Early 18th Century Transitional

Located in London, by appointment only

An 18th century Flemish marquetry vitrine on chest, the shaped crest centred by a finial above two

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Carved Ash Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
18th Century Carved Ash Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th Century Carved Ash Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Hastings, GB

A glorious deeply carved chest of drawers from the Netherlands, late 18th century of Ash and Oak

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest

Located in London, GB

locks and keys. This exceptional piece represents a fantastic example of 18th century Dutch marquetry

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Antique 1780s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century ca 1780 Three Drawers Dutch Chest Of Drawers
18th Century ca 1780 Three Drawers Dutch Chest Of Drawers

18th Century ca 1780 Three Drawers Dutch Chest Of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

18th century ca 1780 three drawers Dutch chest in richly carved drawer fronts, original intricately

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Dutch Commode
18th Century Dutch Commode

18th Century Dutch Commode

Located in Seattle, WA

Handsome burl wood 3-drawer Dutch commode, circa 1780. Ornate pulls, beautiful hand carved details.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Dresser / Commode
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Dresser / Commode

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Dresser / Commode

Located in Viterbo, VT

Chest of drawers / commode hand-made in the Netherlands in the mid 1700s using oak. The chest is

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800
Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800

Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800

Located in Lucenec, SK

This 18th-century antique chest, probably from Northern Europe or a Dutch colony, is made of elm

Category

Antique 18th Century European Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk
Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk

Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

repetition were highly favored. Function and use In the 17th and 18th centuries, a chest like this served as

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode
18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode

18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 18th century oak breakfront Dutch commode with a faux marble top. 1780. Code: 8833

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Painted Commode
18th Century Dutch Painted Commode

18th Century Dutch Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front 3 drawer painted oak commode with a faux marble top. 1790

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th C Dutch painted serpentine commode. 1780. Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 21 inches

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode
Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An unusual late 18th Century Dutch Empire oak tallboy commode. With ebonised columns and original

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dutch Marquetry Chest
Dutch Marquetry Chest

Dutch Marquetry Chest

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

unusual serpentine shape and top and the splay feet. These chest are thought to be 18th century with 19th

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century
Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

Located in London, by appointment only

Stunning mid 18th century Dutch Rococo Bombe Commode with quality padouk, tulipwood, laburnum and

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Padouk

Dutch Burl Walnut Commode/Sideboard, Late 18th Century
Dutch Burl Walnut Commode/Sideboard, Late 18th Century

Dutch Burl Walnut Commode/Sideboard, Late 18th Century

Located in CH

Dutch Burl Mahogany Commode / Sideboard Late 18th Century, Circa 1780 An exceptional Dutch

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Mahogany  Large Commode
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Mahogany  Large Commode

Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Mahogany Large Commode

Located in Hudson, NY

This unusually large three-drawer commode or chest of drawers is of Dutch origins and was made

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Dutch Burled Walnut Commode, Circa 1740-1780.
Antique 18th Century Dutch Burled Walnut Commode, Circa 1740-1780.

Antique 18th Century Dutch Burled Walnut Commode, Circa 1740-1780.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 18th century Dutch burled walnut commode, circa 1740-1780.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A Dutch painted commode, 18th C.
A Dutch painted commode, 18th C.

A Dutch painted commode, 18th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An elegant 18th-century Dutch commode featuring its original painted finish with softly aged patina

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Dutch Baroque Bleached Oak Commode, Netherlands
18th Century Dutch Baroque Bleached Oak Commode, Netherlands

18th Century Dutch Baroque Bleached Oak Commode, Netherlands

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

18th Century Dutch Baroque Bleached Oak Commode, Netherlands 18th-century Dutch Baroque commode

Category

Antique 1790s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Rare South African Block Front Chest
Rare South African Block Front Chest

Rare South African Block Front Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century Cape block front chest. This Dutch colonial chest was made in the Cape using local

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Antique 18th Century South African Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760
Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760

Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760

Located in MILL, NL

Antique chest of drawers. Originally from the Netherlands, 18th century. Circa 1760. Made from

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Dutch Commode
Louis XVI Dutch Commode

Louis XVI Dutch Commode

Located in Vista, CA

Louis XVI period Dutch commode with central urn and floral carved motif on the drawers flanked by

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

c. 1780-1800 Neoclassical Dutch 4-Drawer Commode
c. 1780-1800 Neoclassical Dutch 4-Drawer Commode

c. 1780-1800 Neoclassical Dutch 4-Drawer Commode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780-1800 Neoclassical Dutch 4-drawer commode. Lovely small chest of drawers with canted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Colonial Rosewood And Bone Table Chest
Dutch Colonial Rosewood And Bone Table Chest

Dutch Colonial Rosewood And Bone Table Chest

Located in Essex, MA

The case with geometric pattern design. Two drawers with etched bone panels and carved drawer moldings. Bun feet. With key.

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Rosewood

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

rosewood lift-top chest with drawer, circa 1725, mounted on a later stand. 17th/18th century, Low

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Pair of Edwardian Marquetry Chests of Drawers in Hardwood & Satinwood
Pair of Edwardian Marquetry Chests of Drawers in Hardwood & Satinwood

Pair of Edwardian Marquetry Chests of Drawers in Hardwood & Satinwood

Located in Malibu, CA

, nightstands or side tables, every drawer is keyed however the original keys are missing. 18th Century Dutch

Category

Antique 1850s European Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Hardwood

Period 18th Century Dutch Chest/Commode, Serpentine Drawers
Period 18th Century Dutch Chest/Commode, Serpentine Drawers

Period 18th Century Dutch Chest/Commode, Serpentine Drawers

Located in Port Chester, NY

A glowing Dutch oak chest, with serpentine drawers and original brasses, circa 1780. Classic

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest
18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest

18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th Century Dutch Baroque 4 Drawer Chest On Stand. Brass Hardware. Stand Decorated With Intricate

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers 18th Century
Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers 18th Century

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers 18th Century

Located in Salisbury, GB

Dutch bombe chest of drawers with inlaid foliate and avian motifs in marquetry design, 18th

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Indonesian Colonial Blanket Chest Trunk
18th Century Dutch Indonesian Colonial Blanket Chest Trunk

18th Century Dutch Indonesian Colonial Blanket Chest Trunk

Located in New York, NY

Fine Java Indonesian Dutch colonial Blanket chest or trunk ca 1750-80. Teak, retains its original

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indonesian Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest

Located in Port Chester, NY

Fabulous early Dutch bombe chest or commode, grand in presence. This four drawer bureau is made of

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Rosewood Dutch Commode / Chest of Drawers
Antique 18th Century Rosewood Dutch Commode / Chest of Drawers

Antique 18th Century Rosewood Dutch Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

A good quality 18th century Dutch commode / chest of drawers with a double serpentine front

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Rosewood

An 18th Century Red Painted Dutch Chest of Drawers
An 18th Century Red Painted Dutch Chest of Drawers

An 18th Century Red Painted Dutch Chest of Drawers

Located in Woodbury, CT

hardware is intact. Late 18th century, Dutch

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Chestnut Commode Chest
18th Century Dutch Chestnut Commode Chest

18th Century Dutch Chestnut Commode Chest

Located in Wiltshire, GB

18th century Dutch chestnut commode chest with wavy serpentine front and original brass handles and

Category

Antique 1780s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

Located in Port Chester, NY

Fabulous early Dutch bombe chest, grand in presence. This four drawer bureau is made of dark oak

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th century Dutch mahogany bombe commode
18th century Dutch mahogany bombe commode

18th century Dutch mahogany bombe commode

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode
18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode

18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode

Located in Towcester, Northamptonshire

A highly attractive bombe serpentine commode having a moulded serpentine top above four graduating, cock-beaded drawers with striking ormolu handles and escutcheons. Beneath the draw...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Ormolu

End of 18th Century Dutch Commode
End of 18th Century Dutch Commode

End of 18th Century Dutch Commode

Located in Paris, FR

End of 18th century Dutch commode with wood marquetry and gilt brass fittings.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th-19th Century East Dutch Oak Blanket Chest from the Region Twente
18th-19th Century East Dutch Oak Blanket Chest from the Region Twente

18th-19th Century East Dutch Oak Blanket Chest from the Region Twente

Located in Raalte, NL

Antique oak Twentse Tuugkist popularly known as blanket chest, this is decorated with carvings that

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Late 18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers, circa 1820

Late 18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers, circa 1820

Located in East Sussex, GB

A Dutch late 18th century mahogany bachelors chest with floral satinwood marquetry inlay dating

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Antique 18th Century Dutch George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Unusual 18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Arbalette Commode
Unusual 18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Arbalette Commode

Unusual 18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Arbalette Commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual 18th century Dutch burl walnut arbalette commode with four functioning drawers, each

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small 18th-Early 19th Century Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Chest
Small 18th-Early 19th Century Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Chest

Small 18th-Early 19th Century Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Chest

Located in London, GB

A fantastic small Dutch marquetry walnut chest of drawers or display cabinet. Dates to the last

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Antique 1790s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombé-front Commode, Mid-18th Century
Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombé-front Commode, Mid-18th Century

Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombé-front Commode, Mid-18th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Mid-18th century Dutch walnut bombe' front commode. Beautiful inlay work on this gorgeous piece is

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Antique Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Walnut

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18th Century Dutch Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century Dutch chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 18th century Dutch chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th century Dutch chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 18th century Dutch chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Rococo and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company and Edwards and Roberts each produced at least one beautiful 18th century Dutch chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a 18th Century Dutch Chest?

The average selling price for a 18th century Dutch chest at 1stDibs is $6,171, while they’re typically $153 on the low end and $625,725 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About 18th Century Dutch Chest
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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