19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French 8-drawer red painted cabinet.
Mid-19th Century French 8 Drawer Antique Chest
Wood
19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French 8-drawer red painted cabinet.
Wood
Italian, Piemontese, Walnut/Ebonized Neoclassic 8-Drawer Commode, early 19th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
having rectangular top above a conforming case with slightly recessed sides and fronts, the front with 8 small drawers all trimmed in ebonized walnut, the case raised on square taper...
Walnut
19th C. George III Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest on Chest 8 Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George III Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest on Chest 8 Drawer Dresser. Item features 2 part construction, beautiful wood grain, 8 hand dovetailed drawers, tall impressive form, solid bras...
Mahogany
$3,263Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers/Chiffoniere, Mahogany with Maple, circ
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers/Chiffoniere, Mahogany with Maple, circa 1830 Solid wood, mahogany veneer with maple on softwood Tall, rectangular body with 8 drawer fronts.
Mahogany, Maple, Softwood
Chinese Provincial Red and Black Lacquered 8-Drawer Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
8-drawer Chinese provincial red and black lacquer chest of drawers.
Wood
Unusual Georgian 8 Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual Georgian provincial mahogany 8 drawer chest with 6 small over 2 tall drawers all on a plinth base.
Mahogany
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H 74.22 in W 44.38 in D 21.89 in
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany & Brass Handled 8 Drawer Chest On Chest
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an Antique Georgian, George III (1760-1820), Mahogany Chest On Chest with 6 large drawers and 2 smaller drawers to the top. The top features a moulded dentil cornice, ea...
Mahogany
Two-Part Commode from Sweden with Original Paint, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Very unusual 8 drawer chest on chest with round iron pulls from Sweden.
Wood
French 19th century inlaid walnut chest of drawers with marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 19th century inlaid chest of drawers with marble top circa 1880. We are pleased to offer this rare tallboy 8 drawer chest of drawers, which offers plenty of storage for such ...
Marble
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H 35.44 in W 34.26 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Antique, Chests of Drawers, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
From organizing small items to storing clothes, it offers a wide range of uses, supporting daily organization. This 8-drawer chest perfectly merges functionality, design, and the ag...
Cedar
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H 42.5 in W 16 in D 11.25 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Kingwood 8-Drawer Lingerie Chest, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV lingerie chest offers chest tower with eight drawers with bookmatched kingwood facing, raised on stylized cabriole legs, carved foliate elements throughout...
Kingwood
Italian Walnut 8-Drawer Petite Cassettone, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian walnut 8-drawer petite Cassettone, late 18th century.
Walnut
Outstanding Large William IV Quality Mahogany Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a large outstanding 19th century William IV antique quality mahogany wardrobe having a lovely shaped cornice, 2 short and 2 long figured mahogany panelled doors, fitted inter...
Mahogany
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H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 14.38 in
Japanese Antique 8-Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is a piece of furniture that combines practicality and beauty. The mat...
Iron
French 8-drawer chest, c. 1840
Located in Norwalk, CT
French pine 8-drawer chest, c. 1840, in the neoclassic style, from Alsace, probably a shop fitting.
Japanese Choba Dansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese choba-dansu (merchant/document chest) on lacquer wood stand. All kiriwood (paulownia) 8 drawer document chest with hand forged iron metal lockplates and handles from...
Boston Classical Step-back Bureau
Located in Woodbury, CT
To the 'Egyptian Taste', an 8 drawer stepback chest or bureau, with multiple contrasting crotch and flame mahogany veneers and banding.
Pine
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An 8 drawer English Mahogany chest with Solid Brass hardware standing on turned legs.
18th Century Spice Box
Located in Seattle, WA
8 drawer oyster marquetry spice chest.
William & Mary Chest on Stand
Located in Boston, MA
William & Mary 8-drawer chest on turned leg stand. Carved panels on sides and drawer fronts, dovetail joinery on all drawers.
Oak
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H 60 in W 30 in D 19 in
Antique Walnut Serpentine 8-Drawer Lingerie Chest, Chest on Chest, Scotland 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut serpentine 8-drawer lingerie chest, chest on chest, Scotland, 1920, B2187 Scotland, 1920 Solid walnut and veneer Original finish Moulded top Serpentine front Pair of ...
Walnut
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H 48 in W 48 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Solid Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser, Chest, Scotland 1880, B2718
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Antique Victorian solid walnut 8 drawer dresser, chest, Scotland 1880, B2718 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original finish Rectangular moulded top Large central drawer bel...
Walnut
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany chest on stand having a quality mahogany rectangular top with a moulded edge above two short over two long drawers crossbanded in satinwood with o...
Mahogany
Sold|$3,950
H 61.75 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Seven Drawers Highboy, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers, also known as a highboy or chiffoniers. Stunning mahogany veneer along the seven drawers. Two brass pulls on each drawer; no locks nor key...
Wood, Mahogany
$5,720Sale Price|27% Off
H 36.62 in W 44.89 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is distinguished by its richly figured walnut veneer with beautiful book-matched grain. The fro...
Walnut, Spruce
$2,195
H 38.98 in W 44.89 in D 21.66 in
Original Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Double-Mirrored Top, 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Double-Mirrored Top, Carefully Restored, 19th Century An exceptional original chest of drawers featuring a beautifully double-mirrored top...
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers feels remarkably modern despite its age. Topped with its original thick slab of bla...
Walnut
$3,495
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
Mahogany
$6,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 58.5 in W 41 in D 22 in
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany, Denmark, 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Biedermeier or Christian VIII semainier or tall chest with seven drawers in mahogany, with bookmatched crotch-mahogany veneer on drawer fronts, pedestal top and plinth base, Denmar...
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Regency mahogany chest of drawers. The top is a standard rectangular shape that sits over three drawers and a pull-out tray. The chest stands on splayed bracket-shaped f...
Mahogany
19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single plank and is wonderfully grained. This follows down to simple sides and two over four drawers...
Mahogany
18th- early 19th century Italian walnut chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 18-19th century Italian walnut chest with serpentine top. The chest features ebonized outlining and lovely hand wrought iron hardware
Walnut
$5,950
H 35.25 in W 50 in D 21.75 in
Italian Neoclassical Period 1790s Walnut and Mahogany Commode with Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period walnut and mahogany four-drawer commode from circa 1790 with cross banding, classical hardware and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Neoclassical pe...
Mahogany, Walnut
$2,844Sale Price|30% Off
H 70 in W 41 in D 21 in
Antique American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite American Chippendale Highboy, circa 1790. Features a mahogany case with 9 hand dovetailed drawers of oak construction with solid classic solid brass batwing bale pulls ...
Brass
English 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th century campaign chest in the Regency taste with faux bamboo carving on the trim for an exotic touch as if brought back from one's travels around the world. Wrapped i...
Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, handcrafted between 1810 and 1820, embodies the elegance and simplicity of the Empire &...
Cherry
Biedermeier Semainier or Tallboy Chest on Chest of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Danish semainier or tall boy (chest-on-chest) from the 19th century, featuring a Biedermeier design of flame-cut mahogany - canopy top over seven graduating, locking drawers w...
Metal, Brass
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany rectangular shape top with a thumb moulded edge above 4 mahogany oak lined cockbeaded drawers with or...
Other
$9,117
H 64.97 in W 56.7 in D 32.68 in
Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered. Multiple curved and cambered body with fine inlay work. Free standing desk/reception...
Brass, Bronze
$161,778
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$3,437
H 67.33 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer. Drawers still with some remains of the desc...
Metal
$3,900Sale Price|37% Off
H 37.75 in W 79 in D 27.5 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Empire Period black lacquered walnut chaise or daybed with brass ormolu decoration. Has its original horsehair mattress. Frame is sturdy and sound. Fabric shows some wear,...
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Four-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in cherrywood, featuring ebonized full columns and key escutcheons. The piece rests on cylindrical front legs and square back legs. ...
Cherry
$10,011Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.09 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in
Early 19th Century South German Biedermeier Secretaire in Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier secretaire crafted in South Germany around 1820. The piece combines solid walnut and walnut veneer with a striking mirrored grain on the façade. The interior is m...
Brass
$2,195
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.75 in
Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and Fabulous oak 20 drawer apothecary cabinet with labeled plumbing supplies on the door fronts with Brass pulls. Created by the Sexauer co. And originally outfitted with their ...
Brass
$4,800
H 74 in W 36 in D 19 in
Burl Wood Large 74" Tall Gentelman's Chest Dresser High Boy Campaign Style MINT!
By John Widdicomb, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Burl Wood Large 74" Tall Gentelman's Chest Dresser High Boy Double Doors cabinet Campaign Style MINT!
Brass
$2,495
H 51 in W 37 in D 21.5 in
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Highboy Dresser, circa 1960s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Kindel Furniture USA, circa 1960s Mahogany, with original brass hardware. Mea...
Brass
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawers. Quite lovely patina and color. Early ...
Mahogany
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
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, original brasses, molded top and book-matched mahogany drawer fronts. The two sets of...
Brass
Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Armoire, Vienna 1820 This exquisite original Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its beautiful walnut root veneer. Ebonized half columns with finely carved gilt...
Walnut
George III Mahogany Chest in Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Fine George II figured mahogany chest on chest with a carved dental molded top cornice, the top section with two split drawers over three graduated drawers, canted and fluted corne...
Mahogany
$2,695
H 62.25 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in
Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved mahogany, with ebonized trim, and original brass hardware. Measu...
Brass
19th Century, French, Louis XV Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Table
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century, French, Louis XV mahogany and gilt bronze marble-top side table. Single drawer attributed to François Linke.
Bronze
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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