Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, chest of drawers, oak, Italy, 1980s Chest of drawers designed by Giuseppe Rivadossi, crafted in solid oak, the piece reflects Rivadossi’s ...
Oak
19th Century Late Gustavian chest of drawers, Swedish origin, painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
This striking Late Gustavian (sengustaviansk) chest of drawers perfectly marries neoclassical elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. Painted in a sophisticated matte black finish,...
Brass
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Double Chest of Drawers in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima, chest of drawers, walnut, United States, 1967 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this commode is testimony to Geo...
Walnut
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Malachite & Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Louis XV Style Malachite & Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers Commode.
Malachite
$2,980 / item
Louis 4 Drawer Commode - White Oak
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Size: 42"W x 20"D x 36"H Int Drawer: 34"W x 12.5"D x 6"H Leg H: 5.5" Back Width: 40" Wood Species: White Oak Finish: Natural Back side is not finished Wood on wood gliders...
Oak
Small Japanese chest of drawers, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This small Japanese chest of drawers from circa 1900 is a characterful and authentic piece of furniture that beautifully combines craft...
Iron
English 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic English bowfront chest of drawers made of mahogany in the Regency style, circa 1870. The top surface is a large swathe of uninterrupted veneer that showcases all of the mes...
Wood, Mahogany
Late Edo Japanese Antique Katana Tansu Sword Storage Chest, 19th C
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
A Japanese antique katana tansu, or samurai sword storage chest, made entirely of kiri, also known as paulownia wood. This piece is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa ...
Wood
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, Nutwood with two drawers
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1820, walnut veneer, beautifully mirrored grain pattern, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 74.5 cm Width 106.5 cm Depth 56.5 cm This two-dr...
Wood, Nutwood
Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This Tansu chest of drawers is fully crafted from Kiri (Paulownia wood) solid wood boards, dates to Late Edo period (circa 1830s–1860s), estimate from the style, materials & conditio...
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers, circa 1785
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI chest of drawers France Mahogany, etc. c. 1785 Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 117 x 54 cm Description: The body of the chest of drawers, constructed using a stollen frame d...
Carrara Marble
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi, Mingei
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Made primarily of sugi (Japanese cedar), the chest embodies the quiet practicality found in e...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Organic Chest of Drawers in Bamboo & Rattan Wicker, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century chest of drawers entirely handcrafted in bamboo and woven rattan wicker. This charming organic modern dresser was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully ori...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...
Iron
Wooden weave hand crafted Chest - Grid chest By Marcela Cure
Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico
This cabinet, part of the Wood Forms collection, introduces texture as structure, extending the series’ exploration of repetition, material expression, and clarity of construction. I...
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and patina. This classic commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedr...
Brass
19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Sugi Cedar Urushi Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1860s, or the early to m...
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese black chest of drawers distinguished by its low, horizontally balanced form and the deep black patina that gives it a quiet yet commanding presence. Its r...
Iron
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative pair of Swedish chests of drawers crafted in pine and executed in the Gustavian style. The softly weathered paintwork displays a delicate blend of celadon green and fade...
Brass
Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers distinguished by its refined presence and the rich patina that has developed through generations of use. At first glance, its constr...
Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Cherry Veneer, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers dates to around 1820 and beautifully illustrates the refined simplicity that defines the period. Constructed in cherry with striking walnut ...
Cherry, Oak, Walnut
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Peabody, MA
A well proportioned antique mahogany chest of drawers with bone accents, English and dating to about 1860. Doorknob pulls, with two over three configuration, raised on turned feet.
Bone, Mahogany
English Faux Bamboo Aesthetic Movement Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined English late 19th century/early 20th century four-drawer faux bamboo fruitwood commode, chest of drawers, or dresser crafted in the Aesthetic Movement taste. The distinctiv...
Marble
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Chest of Drawers Black Leather Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, chest of drawers / cabinet, walnut, leather, Italy, 1975/1979 This cabinet with a front in black leather was designed as part of the ‘Artona’ li...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Elegant Light Blue Gustavian chest's of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative pair of Swedish Gustavian-style chests of drawers, crafted in pine and finished in a beautiful light blue paint with an attractive aged patina, allowing the warm tones of ...
Brass
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous 19th century French burled walnut chest of drawers–four drawers to be exact-Louis Philippe in style with spellbinding patterns in the matched wood grain. The Saint Anne ma...
Marble, Brass
Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An English Jacobean oak chest of drawers with a dark aged finish, beaded mouldings to the drawer fronts, and turned bun feet, 17th century. The chest is fitted with three drawers, th...
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Butler’s Cabinet-Chiffoniere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, late 19th century small chest of drawers concealed behind tambour doors–like a chiffonier or butler’s cabinet–to elegantly organize small items...
Brass
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers Commode.
Wood
Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful chest of drawers in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in oak and made in Denmark in the 1960s. The commode features four drawers, offering ample storage ...
Brass
$2,344Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers.
Wood
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Red Lacquer & Scenic Chinoiserie Decorated 3-Drawer Bombay Chest c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
This Bombay chest features a vibrant red lacquer finish adorned with extensive gilded chinoiserie decoration. The bombe-shaped case is fitted with three drawers, each displaying intr...
Wood
1950s Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Chest of Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful Sabre leg chest of drawers on mahogany by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Great scale and stunning hardware Other notable designer from the period include T.H. Robsjohn...
Mahogany
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, 1910s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, 1910s. Small Rococo style commode with three serpentine front drawers and four turned legs connected with stretcher. Made in Denmark in the earl...
Oak
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with book matched veneer burled drawer fronts and Saint Anne Des Pyrenees Marble top. ...
Marble
19th Century Hungarian Ash and Walnut Chest from England
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut and Hungarian ash chest from England. This is an incredible chest! The top of the chest is made from a single plank of walnut, which has lovely graining and col...
Ash, Walnut
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Gustavian chest of drawers in a beautiful blue-green finish with a simple and harmonious expression, crafted with refined classical details. The chest features three spaciou...
Brass
Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
This tall chest of drawers features a dark green patinated finish adorned with a delicate array of colorful butterflies, each detailed with subtle shading to enhance their lifelike a...
Wood
$770Sale Price|30% Off
Pennsylvania House Cherry Bachelors Chest of Drawers Stand Console 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Pennsylvania House cherry bachelor's chest / nightstand / chest of drawers / console featuring a notched design with three dr...
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Modern Commode with Josef Frank Clover Motif Wallpaper, Teak
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
A distinctive 1950s Scandinavian Modern three-drawer commode, professionally wallpapered with Josef Frank’s iconic clover leaf motif. The decorative surface adds a vibrant yet refine...
Teak
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style marble-topped mahogany commode from France, circa 1870, with transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The white marble...
Marble, Brass
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...
Iron
Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden 1930s
Located in Ystad, SE
Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden 1930s Elegant Swedish chest of drawers crafted in solid pine and executed in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth’s...
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Green Painted Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Green Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique chest of drawers. The chest is hand painted with s...
Brass
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Brass Chest of Drawers Dal Vera Style, Italy, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chest of four drawers in bamboo, rattan, wicker, top glass and handles in brass attributed to Dal Vera. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The brass handles on the dra...
Metal, Brass
Italian, Padova, Neoclassic Period Walnut Veneered 4-Drawer Commode, Late 18thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the Veneto region of Italy, specifically Padova, the rectangular case with a slightly bowed front and having two small drawers over two larger drawers, covered completely in fig...
Walnut
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Dresser or Sideboard in Striped Wood with Glass Top
Located in Rome, IT
Italian mid-century dresser designed and produced in the 1950s, characterized by a long horizontal structure, four drawers and a dark brown back-painted glass top. The cabinet is fin...
Glass, Wood
Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers Figured Mahogany Brass Handles
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very elegant bow front chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany, the serpentine front giving it a refined and timeless look. The proportions are particularly pleasing, with...
Mahogany
19th Century Gustavian White Pair of Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved d...
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from circa 1790, defined by its crisp neoclassical lines and elegant Greek key frieze carved across the upper drawer. This refined geome...
Wood
18th Century South German Rococo Painted Commode Munich Gilt Royal House Bavaria
Located in Epfach, DE
This is a rare and exceptionally well-preserved two-door southern German Rococo commode from the 18th century. It still has its original cream-colored finish with gilding, as well as...
Bronze
George III 18th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality George III Period Late 18th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Having Well Figured Top With Ebonised Strung Decoration To Edge, Over Three Long Drawers, With Replaceme...
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Pair of Blue Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstands
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian oak chests of three drawers painted in soft shades of blue. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved dentil molding, decorative carved panels on each of...
Brass
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Wood
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers/Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Small sideboard or chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, made from rosewood with a dramatic veneer pattern on the top. Decorative round inset drawer handles.
Rosewood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commodes Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare an opulent pair of matched and signed French Louis XVI style commodes, dressers, or chests of drawers by French cabinet maker Rene Trotel born in Brittany, France 20th Century...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant mahogany & pink marble commode from France, 19th century, in the Louis XVI style that easily fits with Empire and transitional tastes that value noble materials. The t...
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Chest of drawers, Biedermeier Germany around 1830
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier, circa 1830 Solid and veneered cherry wood, baluster half-columns, inlaid coat-of-arms key plates, 3 drawers, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 8...
Wood, Cherry
Børge Mogensen Style 6-Drawer Teak Cabient or Dresser by Bornholm Møbelfabrik
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s, this cabinet has features typcially used by Børge Mogensen, like a case with recessed drawerfronts, a simple and square base, and machine-c...
Teak
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.
