19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic and eye catching 19th Century English chest on chest. This beautiful and well
Mid-19th Century English Country Antique English Chest On Chest
Brass
19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic and eye catching 19th Century English chest on chest. This beautiful and well
Brass
George III English Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, English, Circa 1765. A strikingly handsome piece - the upper case
Wood, Mahogany
Antique English Chest on Chest of Drawers Jacobean Tudor Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
HARD-TO-FIND Antique English Oak 18th Century Jacobean Chest on Chest~~Chest of Drawers~~Late 18th
Oak
18th Century English Oak Chest-on-Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
English chest-on-chest in oak, late 18th century, with molded cornice, fluted corners, and brass
Oak
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany chest on chest circa 1800. Fine quality English chest on
Mahogany
Antique 1820's Georgian Style Mahogany Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, note inside stated: English chest on chest, circa 1821, new legs made for this chest so it may be used
Mahogany
18th Century English Oak Chest-on-Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An 18th century English oak chest-on-chest featuring a two-over-three over three-drawer
Oak
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820 English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest sku 1892 Base W104 x D58 x H85 cm Top W106 x
Mahogany
$3,706
English Chest on Stand
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 18th century English oak chest on stand with a lovely warm colour. 1740. Code
Oak
English George I Style Chest on Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
English George I style chest on chest.
Mahogany
18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century English oak chest on chest with lovely crown molding around the top, following down to
Brass
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany bow front chest on chest with ebony string inlay on unique Hepplewhite crown
Mahogany
$10,150
English Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Unusual English elm country chest on stand with single drawer, scalloped apron and turned teardrop
Elm
18th Century English Inlayed Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany chest on chest on bracket feet with string inlays of satinwood on every drawer
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian (18th Century) mahogany chest on chest with eight drawers (two small, six large
Mahogany
$2,495Sale Price|46% Off
18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest, featuring bracket feet, molded top above a line inlaid
Brass
Antique English Chest of Drawers / Chest-on-Chest from the 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this uncommon classic low antique English chest of drawers, also known as a chest
Wood
Small English George II Style Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual smaller size George II style / Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest. Exceptional
Mahogany
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
English bow front chest on chest early 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Mahogany bow front chest on chest early 19th century.
Mahogany
$3,150Sale Price|40% Off
18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
Fine large size English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest. Features include ogee bracket feet
Brass
$22,400Sale Price|30% Off
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Thrilled to find this piece! An exceptional 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest
Brass
18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest with Bronze Hardware
Walnut
19th C English Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Classic two section Campaign style chest on chest, constructed of solid wood, with brass bound
Brass, Iron
George I Burl Walnut Chest-on-Chest, English Antique, 18th Century
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional English 18th-century George I burl walnut chest-on-chest of rare proportions. This
Walnut, Burl
Antique English Edwardian Burled Walnut Chest on Chest, Circa 1900-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Edwardian Burled Walnut Chest on Chest, Circa 1900-1910.
Walnut
English Chippendale Maghogany Chest on Chest with Interior Desk, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved candle light molded edge top , five upper
Brass
$10,465Sale Price|30% Off
Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the finest quality Antique English Geo. III period inlaid figured mahogany Chippendale style
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
Walnut, Burl
English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Graduated Chest on Chest on Bracket Feet, C. 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne burl walnut graduated chest on chest with a carved molded edge cornice, feather
Brass
18th century English oak chest on stand
Located in London, GB
C18th English bleached oak chest on stand. An understated useful English two part oak three drawer
Oak
1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-chest! Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large antique English walnut country house storage chest on a later stand, circa 1900-1910
Brass
Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest on stand, an English, Early Georgian, oak chest of drawers dating to the
Oak
English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Chest on Chest w/ Brushing Slide on Feet, C. 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne burl walnut graduated chest on chest with a carved molded edge cornice, flanking
Brass
1700's Antique English, Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest
Located in Austin, TX
1700's Antique English, Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest!! Gorgeous Rare
Oak
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale burl walnut satinwood inlaid feather banded chest on chest with a carved molded
Brass
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and very well made Antique English Georgian Chest-On-Chest with fine traditional form
Brass
19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid & Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional late 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid and Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels. Measures
Brass
Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest On Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box. An English, oak chest on stand, dating to the 17th century and later
Oak
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest on stand. In remarkable antique
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality burr walnut chest on stand. The top of the chest has an arched pediment
Walnut
18th Century English Two-Toned Wrought Iron and Wood Sea Chest on Metal Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two-toned wrought iron and wood sea chest from the 18th century mounted on custom metal
Wrought Iron
Antique English Burled Walnut Chest on Stand, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burled Walnut Chest on Stand, Circa 1900's.
Walnut, Burl
English bow front mahogany chest on Bracket feet, five drawer
Located in Houston, TX
This English chest is a well made piece of furniture. It has Five drawers that slide easily and
Mahogany
English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest of patinated oak from the 19th century, in the Georgian style, featuring
Metal, Brass
English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest of patinated oak from the 19th century, featuring a moulded top over a
Metal, Brass
$2,350Sale Price|51% Off
English George III Demilune Shaped Painted Leather Chest on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
(the chest fits down into the stand). Sturdy. In good antique estate condition. Light crackle
Leather
Beautiful early 18th century English oak cabinet/chest on stand/highboy
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this beautiful, charming early 18th century English oak cabinet/chest on stand/highboy
Wood
English Chest with Footboard and Drawers on Top and Bronze Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
English Chest with Footboard and Drawers on Top and Bronze Fittings
Bronze
18th Century English Walnut Chest on Stand with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a walnut chest on stand with molded cornice surmounting a case with four
Brass
Charles II Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Jacobean oak chest on later stand, chest fitted with four graduated drawers, on stand with
Brass
$4,301Sale Price|45% Off
Stunning Antique George III Figured Chest on Chest with Greek Key Moulded Top
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique 19th Century Hand Crafted English George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, With Greek
Brass
English Early 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Georgian period early 19th century geometric front oak chest features a rectangular
Brass
Early English Oak Coffer on Stand
Located in Troy, NY
Early English Oak Coffer on Stand. Small lift-top chest, can be placed on its stand, or directly on
Oak
17th Century English Leather Travel Trunk on Later Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This interesting period trunk, circa 1680-1700 is constructed of wood that has been banded in iron then covered with embossed leather and brass tacks and spandrels creating a decorat...
Wood, Leather
Circa 1820 English George IV Cellarette on Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George IV period circa 1820 cellarette on stand, English. Flame mahogany. Integral stand with
Brass
$11,527Sale Price|25% Off
English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in North Salem, NY
The unique and handsome English-made Wood & Hogan Chippendale style serpentine front commode on
Brass
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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