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 and black japanned panels decorated with gilt scenic motifs.
Marble, Bronze
Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
A sophisticated Queen Anne-period chinoiserie japanned chest raised on elegant cabriole legs with 'pony foot' carved detailing. This early-18th century chest on stand demonstrates t...
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 (cryptomeria) wood chest with two sliding doors with horizontal square slats, above t...
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 drawers, the lower section with three drawers over a shaped apron and raised on four cabr...
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 with Chinoiserie designs, with two drawers resting on cabriole legs.
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 interior drawers. Interior drawers are in excellent condition. Cabinet shows wear som...
18th Century European Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and significant 18th Century European four drawer japanned commode.
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 and hardware. The outside is finished elm wood in two tones, and the drawers are made...
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 top. This lovely piece rests on gilt animal paw front feet. The top features a folia...
Oak, Lacquer
An 18th C Dutch Japanned Chinoiserie Chest
Located in London, GB
An 18th-century Dutch Japanned chest, beautifully decorated with intricate Chinoiserie motifs on all sides and the top, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and exotic influences pop...
Brass
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 mixed woods.
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 figures and birds in landscape and offering three drawers. Chest rests on turned bun ...
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
A highboy, William and Mary period, japanned with black lacquer and raised gilt chinoiserie decoration, shallow drawer above two small and three large drawers, stand has additional t...
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
This is a very old Japanese black wooden chest of drawers. The entire piece carries a profound sense of time, as if layers of history have accumulated to form a single, compelling la...
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 depicting people in various leisurely pursuits in a tranquil landscape setting; all...
George I red japanned & parcel gilt chest or cabinet
Located in Nashville, TN
The cabinet on an earlier (circa 1650) Dutch baroque stand or "kwabtafel " The English in particular later adopted and incorporated these Dutch tables into their 18th century cabinet...
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 finish age mellowed to burgundy with chinoiserie relief figural and landscape designs o...
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. Displaying a rectangular moulded top, above two short and two long graduated drawers. Sat ...
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 of a prominent Chicago estate. Measures: Height 32 3/4 x width 37 1/4 x depth 20 ...
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 zelkova wood. The zelkova tree is a very hard wood with a beautiful grain that has be...
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 back of the drawer, ``Tenmei 8th Year,'' and the year of production, 1788, is clea...
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 paulownia wood. It is a wood that is often used for high-end furniture that is ligh...
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 from Kanto area, Japan. . Product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the s...
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 a crown-molded edge above a conforming case fitted with a pair of short drawers abo...
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 scenes comprised of fanciful birds, animals, and persons. Old, if not original, har...
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 canted corners, supported by bun feet. All richly decorated with gold lacquer Chino...
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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 the top and three larger drawers below
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 drawers body on top. Both pieces finished with exotic Japanned decorations. Similar...
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 bird motifs
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 decorated with chinoiserie figures, trees, pagodas, rockery and boats on a green back...
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
This English William and Mary period chest of drawers, with two short drawers above three long drawers, is decorated with stylized Chinoiserie figural, architectural and naturalistic...
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 locks, late 18th century Netherlands
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 pagoda riverscape scenes on the sides, drawers and top, original brass hardware, Norther...
$1,716
H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.
Glass, Wood
$7,461 / 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
$64,623
H 48 in W 58 in
An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier
By David Morier
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
David Morier (c.1705–1770 London) An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier (1680–1770) Oil on canvas Canvas size - 40 x 50 in Framed size - 48 ...
Oil
$70,008Sale Price|20% Off
H 61 in W 49 in
Holy Family with the Young St John The Baptist and St Elizabeth
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Scipione Pulzone, called Il Gaetano (Gaeta 1544 - Rome 1598) Holy Family with the Young St John The Baptist and St Elizabeth Oil on canvas A Royal Coat of Arms lower left Canvas size...
Oil
$3,986
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR
Located in Ferndown, GB
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR IN HARBOUR Description Good Condition canvas but very old with some browning in places (see picture). Cleaned ,re-...
Oil
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.88 in
"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial
By Gubelin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and elegant, this rare -- possibly unique -- Art Deco table clock in the Chinese manner by the renowned Gübelin firm in Switzerland is a close cousin to the impossibly rarified ...
Marble
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...
Maple
$20,194
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
$1,650,000
H 30.57 in W 20 in D 13.13 in
Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
Located in New Orleans, LA
"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...
Marble
Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator
Located in London, GB
Russian 19th century silver icon of Christ Pantocrator Moscow, 1883 Height 50cm, width 41.5cm, depth 3cm The piece, steeped in Russian Orthodox tradition, portrays Christ Pantocrato...
Silver
$18,000
H 60 in W 32 in D 8.5 in
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Painted Wall Cabinet with 2 Doors
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian-style (19/20th Century) painted hanging wall cabinet with carved & decorated figures and 2 front doors above a single drawer with 2 side shelves
Wood
$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
$59,500 / set
H 82 in W 25.5 in D 19.5 in
pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood Torchière floor lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood Torchière floor lamps. Each freestanding fifteen light torchière is raised by a square tapered base w...
Giltwood
$78,844
H 21.66 in W 6.3 in D 27.17 in
Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The circular white-enameled dial signed ”Detour Paris” with Roman hours and Arabic quarter marks, a further inner Arabic chapter ring for the day of month. Pierced gilt hands and a b...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Silver-Gilt Exhibition Tea Table by Maison Aucoc
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver-Gilt Tea Table Maison Aucoc Circa 1904 The turn of the century was the golden age of the great international exhibitions, the venues at which artisans from across the globe w...
Vermeil
$44,720
H 21 in W 21 in D 1 in
Large Antique Italian Micro Mosaic plaque of St. Peters Square, Rome mid 1800's
By Vatican Mosaic Studio
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large and Exceptionally Fine Quality Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting "The Saint Peter Square" in Rome. The center medallion surrounded by a beautiful Laurel Wre...
Glass
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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