Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian walnut semainier chest of drawers with iron pulls. Measurements: Height
Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian walnut semainier chest of drawers with iron pulls. Measurements: Height
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled
Oak
18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian walnut chest of three drawers with hand carved details throughout. Carving includes egg and
Brass
Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. The front has four fitted drawers with fine crisp and deep carved ‘C’ scrolls, scrolling foliage and
Walnut
$23,191Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Venetian lacquered and gilded chest of drawers, richly carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Venetian chest of drawers, richly hand-lacquered and with golden friezes, richly sculpted
Poplar
18th Century Italian Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique
Wood
Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
base, over carved scrolling feet. Circa 1940s, Central Italy Warm, nicely aged patina. Solid/sturdy
Wood
Italian Hand Carved Genoese Baroque Style Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Genoese Baroque Style chest in olive ash wood inlaid with limewood, rosewood, and tulipwood representing the "Cross of Malta". Excellent condition.
Ash, Rosewood
Italian Rococo Painted and Silver Gilt Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo chest of drawers coated in grey paint and accented with silver gilt trim and
Silver Leaf
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An Italian, circa 1920 carved wood chest of drawers with foliage motif. Measurements: Height
Italian Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Rococo or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers In the
Brass
$4,638Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers in walnut, from central Italy, 1600s, measuring cm L 163 x H 102 x D 64
Walnut
Pair of Italian Carved Walnut Burl Brass Chest of Drawers Sideboard Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian pair of chest of drawers sideboard credenza in beautiful veneer walnut wood
Brass
$1,930Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Italian Quality Painted Carved Serpentine Chest of Drawers c.1920
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Italian Painted Carved Serpentine Chest of Drawers, c.1920 – Quality Furniture A fine
Wood
1990s Italian Bombé Hand-Carved Wood Chest with Three Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 1990s Italian bombé chest exemplifies the sculptural beauty and craftsmanship
Brass
Ebonized Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Modernist chest of drawers. Ebonized wood with highly detailed carvings on
Wood
$5,218Sale Price|20% Off
Chest of drawers / Flap in walnut inlay with three drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
and birds, the folding top hides drawers that are also inlaid, mid-17th century, from northern Italy
Wood, Walnut
17th Century Emilian Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
17th century Emlilian chest of three drawers. Antique patina showing darkened wood and iron
Iron
1990s Italian Hand-Carved Chest with Three Curved Drawers in Distressed Ochre
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1990s Italian chest is a refined example of traditional hand-carved craftsmanship
Wood
$12,415 / item
CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Corallo 6-Drawer Chest—an Italian masterpiece where craftsmanship meets coastal allure
Wood
Northern Italian Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular inlaid top with canted angles and a shallow chip carved frieze. Conforming case
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
Italian Renaissance Oak Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
northern Italian craftsmanship of the period. The three full-width drawers feature deeply carved geometric
Bronze
18th Century Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary chest of drawers showcases the excellent taste in form and material use
Walnut
Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Commode hand-crafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut burl and
Walnut
CORALLINO Black Bedside Table with Three Drawers and Carved Red Coral
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
the heart of Italy. This hand-made masterpiece seamlessly marries functionality with exquisite design
Wood
Italian 19th Century Carved Cedar Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking Italian commode/chest of drawers from circa 1850, all hand-crafted from cedar that has
Iron
$3,096Sale Price|20% Off
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Oak, Italian Craftsmanship
Located in Seaford, GB
18th-Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers – c.1770 An exceptional 18th-century painted
Brass
19th Century Pine Italian Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
dovetail joints and decorated on the front with hand-carved molding. All three drawers can be opened using
Pine
18th Century Italian Walnut Small Chest Of Drawers / Nightstand
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small chest of drawers, or nightstand, handcrafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut. The
Walnut
Italian 1820s Serpentine Front Walnut Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from circa 1820 with serpentine front and carved tapered feet. Introduce
Brass
Commode Art Nouveau in Walnut , Four Drawers, Carved, Restored, wax polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
drawers with dovetail sides; hand-carved front with floral motifs on the first drawer with key lock
Walnut
18th Century Italian Painted Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in central Italy in the early 1700s using oak. The chest features three
Oak
1920s Baroque Venetian Chest of Drawers in hand-carved WalnuT, Lacquered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
-carved walnut. The serpentine top over a narrow frieze fitted with two small drawers, over two larger
Walnut
18th century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 18th century Italian Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers having two long drawers
Wood, Paint
Chest of Drawers Table Kneeler Inginocciatoio Walnut Venice Rule Carved Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
lining all the drawers - Provenance : Private collection, Milan Measures: width 58 cm, 22¾ in Height
Walnut
$4,200 / item
Italian Made Carved and Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
These Italian made bedside chests are feature intricate carvings and painted bases, adding a touch
Wood
Italian Empire Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The chest of drawer is
Walnut
17th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode / Canterano
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1600s using walnut. This is an absolutely stunning
Walnut
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This neoclassical chest of
Wood
$4,348Sale Price|20% Off
Dresser, chest of drawers in walnut, veneered and inlaid, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers, walnut chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid, with wavy drawers
Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy in the early 1900s using
Walnut
21st Century Brocart Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Legs
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
of the top layer of lacquer. Brocart chest of drawers with base in wood, hand-carved legs and
Wood
Petite Italian Walnut 1840s Commode with Three Drawers and Guilloche Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut petite commode from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and guilloche motifs
Walnut
21st Century Ourlet Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Base
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Ourlet is a line in a classic French style, expressing the refinement of the Italian artisan
Wood
Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode incorporating some earlier elements
Walnut
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top This refined
Wood, Nutwood
$3,671Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Commodes, Chest of Drawers Walnut Inlaid Briar, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
drawers, also decorated on the sides, hand-built in the 18th century, in Italy, ideal in a period house or
Walnut
19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Carlo X Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Carlo X commode hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using fruitwood and decorated with walnut
Walnut
1800's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved Commode
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Commode, Italian Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved Wood, 19th C, 1800s! This
Wood
Parchment & Marble & Nickel Chest of Drawers, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Beech commode covered in parchment, each face has a subtly different angle. The top is a pink-hued marble also used for handles.
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser With Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The commode
Marble
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with
Walnut
$8,696Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Antique Luigi XV Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut, 1750s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This extraordinary Luigi XV chest of drawers, dating back to the mid-18th century, is crafted from
Brass
19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in the Emilia region Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated
Walnut
Italian Handcrafted Murano Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers by Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian Handcrafted Murano Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers by Justfurnituress
Brass
Italian Chest of Drawers with Aqua Blue Murano Glass & Brass Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning Italian chest of drawers embodies the essence of mid-century modern style with its
Brass
Early 1900s Antique, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut, Bachelor's Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Bachelor's Chest, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut, Early 1900s, 20th
Walnut
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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