$18,600
H 32 in W 51.5 in D 25.75 in
Late 18th / Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commode with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th to early 19th century French Chinoiserie commode featuring a shaped serpentine façade
Marble, Bronze
An 18th C Dutch Japanned Chinoiserie Chest
Located in London, GB
An 18th-century Dutch Japanned chest, beautifully decorated with intricate Chinoiserie motifs on
Brass
Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
'pony foot' carved detailing. This early-18th century chest on stand demonstrates the charming and
Lacquer
Japanese Shop Chest Tansu
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual and early Japanese kuruma dansu, wheeled chest from the Fukui-Mikuni region. The sugi
Wood
George I Black Japanned Highboy
Located in New York, NY
Good George I black japanned highboy with japanned decoration; the upper section fitted with
Wood
A South German Cream & Scarlet Japanned Commode, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A South German Cream & Scarlet Japanned Commode 18th Century The case decorated throughout
18th Century Japanese Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese 18th century chest with beautiful original iron hardware. Two doors open revealing five
18th Century European Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and significant 18th Century European four drawer japanned commode. Retaining its original
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers, Edo Period, Late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A seven-drawer Japanese Tansu chest in cedar and elm wood. Edo Period, circa 1780. Original trim
Elm, Cedar
18th Century Scarlet Later Japanned Anglo-Dutch Bombe 4 Drawers Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty Anglo-Dutch scarlet japanned bombe form 18th century four drawer chest with a serpentine
Oak, Lacquer
Louis XV Japanned Two-Drawer Marble Top Commode, circa 1760
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine Louis XV Japanned two-drawer lacquered sans traverse bombe marble top bronze-mounted commode.
Rare Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare late 18th-early 19th century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with enameled iron, silk and
18th Century British Colonial Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome chinoiserie chest in lacquered wood with japanning depicting Chinese scenes with
Wood
Japanese 17th c. Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1700's Japanese Nihon Mitsu tansu with secret drawers. Beautiful iron work, butterfly details.
Iron
Period William and Mary Highboy, Japanned
Located in Dallas, TX
turned legs with shaped stretchers and bun feet, England, late 17th-early 18th century.
Wood, Lacquer
Edo Period circa 1800 Japanese Kodansu Chest
Located in Wainscott, NY
Petite Kodansu found in Japan. Gorgeous patina early hardware.
Softwood
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H 22.05 in W 28.35 in D 15.56 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1716s-1736s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
surviving fragment of Japanese daily culture from nearly three centuries ago. The primary material is
Iron
A Good English George II Japanned Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English George II Japanned chest on chest; adorned overall with rich chinoiserie decoration
George I red japanned & parcel gilt chest or cabinet
Located in Nashville, TN
particular later adopted and incorporated these Dutch tables into their 18th century cabinetry . These
Metal
English Chinoiserie Red Japanned Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English circa 1720 George I period chest of five drawers having all-over original red japanned
Brass
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H 54.73 in W 38.98 in D 22.05 in
Superb Early 18th Century Japanned Chest on Stand, Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A superb early 18th century Japanned chest on stand, decorated with chinoiserie landscapes
Walnut
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H 32.75 in W 37.25 in D 20 in
George I/II Lacquered and Japanned Chest of Drawers 18th Century, Stunning
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George I/II Lacquered and Japanned chest of drawers 18th Century. An amazing chest that came out
Brass
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H 12.41 in W 17.64 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Drawer/1750-1850/Wabisabi Storage Chest/Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A very old Japanese small drawer. It is from the late Edo period (1750s-1850s). It is made of
Wood
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H 14.89 in W 37.01 in D 15.24 in
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1788/Edo period/Wabi-Sabi furniture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a drawer made in the late Edo period of Japan. The year name is written in black ink on the
Cedar
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H 33.75 in W 23.82 in D 17.13 in
Japanese Rare Antique Wooden Drawer/1740/Edo Period/Wabi Sabi Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer manufactured in 1740 in the mid-Edo period of Japan. The wood is made of
Other
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H 19.1 in W 33.47 in D 12.6 in
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique medicine chest of drawers, cabinet wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - is a new finds
Wood, Hardwood
Queen Anne Parcel-Gilt Black-Japanned Chest of Drawers, circa 1710
Located in Southampton, NY
Queen Anne parcel-gilt black-Japanned chest of drawers, circa 1710 The rectangular top above with
Lacquer
18th Century English Japanned 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century English Japanned 3-drawer chest with raised lacquer decoration of fanciful and exotic
Brass
Japanned Bow Front Chest of Drawers. Dutch, Mid 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
# W014 - Continental bowed fronted japanned chest of drawers fitted with three drawers flanked by
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H 33.25 in W 35.25 in D 21.5 in
18th Century George III Japanned Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th c. George III Japanned Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, with a pair of smaller drawers at
18th century New England High Boy
Located in Miami, FL
Early 18th c.New England Highboy in two pieces with hand turned base stand with 3 drawers and 5
Maple
18th c. English "Japanned" Chest-on-Chest
Located in Summerland, CA
A fine "english country" black lacquered and "Japanned" chest-on-chest with exquisite floral and
Lacquer
Early 18th C English Chest of Drawers with Japaned Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 18th C English chest of drawers with later japanned decoration.
Queen Anne Black-Japanned Chest-on-Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
the molded frieze above two short and three long drawers
each decorated in shades of gilt with birds, pavilions and flowers on a black ground
the stand with a long dr...
George III Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
George III small Japanned and gilded chest with four graduated drawers, the top, front and sides
Oak
Queen Anne Period Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Towcester, Northamptonshire
The rectangular moulded top above a set of four long graduating drawers decorated with figures, birds and rural landscaped with a moulded apron below, raised on large bun feet.
English William and Mary Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
gilding on a black ground, in imitation of Japanese lacquer, with incised brass pendant drawer pulls and
Late 18th c. Marquetry & Japanese Lacquer Panel Dutch Commode
Located in London, GB
A fruit wood two drawer commode,m japanese lacquer panel, enamel and brass mounts, original key and
Brass, Enamel
Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned Chest on Stand
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The chinoiserie decoration to the drawer fronts is in an untouched state with the original handles and decoration to the sides. The chest on stand has wonderful proportions and is ve...
A Rare Queen Anne Black Japanned Kneehole Dressing Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top over a frieze drawer and arched apron drawer flanked by thee graduated drawers on each side; on bracket feet; decorated throughout with fine gilt banding and chin...
Elmwood Kimono Tansu
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood three tiered Kimono chest with Family Crest iron emblems and fittings.
Iron
Very Old Tansu
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This tansu has written date of 1679, early Edo. Dark red lacquer finish with all original metal work.
The small open space between the drawers in lower left corner is for stor...
18th Century Gilt Japanned Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare 18th century gilt Japanned commode in a stunning claret (deep red) patina, with subtle
$284,380Sale Price|20% Off
H 52 in W 40 in D 2 in
Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist Norah Nielson Gray. Painted circa 1923, the model for the painting was Rita McIlrai...
Oil
Raimundo de Madrazo Y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raimundo De Madrazo y Garreta (Spanish School, 1841-1920) an exceptional and palatial oil on canvas "Portrait of Isabelle McCreery” depicting an elegant woman gracefully exiting a li...
Canvas, Giltwood
$7,544 / item
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of rare rose quartz. Dimensions: approximately D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite...
Rose Quartz
$42,500
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
Beech
Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
By Joseph Angell II
Located in London, GB
A large George IV silver sideboard dish, made by Joseph Angell II, 1828 English, early 19th century Diameter 75cm, depth 10cm This magnificent silver sideboard dish was made by ...
Sterling Silver
$1,025,410 / set
H 36.23 in W 41.93 in D 24.41 in
Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables
By Antonio Deangelis
Located in London, GB
Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables Italian & Russian, early 19th century Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm These exc...
Malachite, Ormolu
Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned firm W. & A.K. Johnston. Founded in 1825, the Johnston firm is considered the fore...
Brass
$175,000
H 108 in W 96 in D 24 in
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A palatial and superb early 20th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XVI style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke François Linke The arched top with scrolled corners and centered by ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Large 19th Century Pair of Bronze Figural Torcheres
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, A. Toussaint - G. Chaudoir
Located in London, GB
A pair of Figural Porte-Lumières, cast by Barbedienne from the celebrated Armand Toussaint Models Constructed in bronze, and having a patinated natural, and a highlighted gilt patin...
Bronze
$13,603
H 32.09 in W 24.41 in D 28.55 in
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Victorian Claw & Ball feet, Chesterfield tufted office chair with a unique ins...
Leather
$341,803
H 30.32 in W 245.28 in D 59.85 in
Rare Gillows Lancaster 1789-1795 George III American Walnut Dining Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime fully restored circa 1789-95 Gillows Lancaster George III dining table in American Walnut A very rare and highly collectable table,...
Walnut
$20,508
H 54.73 in W 32.68 in D 24.41 in
Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally, rare 18th century, upholstered wing armchair with a scalloped back from Notley Priory & the collection of Vivien Leigh & Laurence Oliver by descent - Acquired wi...
Walnut
$300,000
H 29.5 in W 33 in D 12 in
Sancai-Glazed Horse with Cut Fur Blanket
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Chinese, Tang Dynasty, Sancai-glazed, three colors of brown, green and creamy, sculpture of a horse with a cut fur blanket. This Chinese, Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), glazed earthenw...
Earthenware, Glaze
$145,000
H 54 in W 16 in D 14 in
An Italian 19th C. Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli
By Fortunato Galli
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...
Carrara Marble
$290,000 / set
H 75.01 in Dm 15.75 in
Big Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood and Alabaster, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 floor lamps Art Deco Exhibited at Original antique show ( Miami beach ) and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Materials: wood, alabaster and chrome France ...
Alabaster, Chrome
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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