$6,895
H 40.5 in W 51.25 in D 24.25 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
$2,500Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 32.5 in W 40.5 in D 23 in
French 19th Century Bow-Fronted Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with a Marble Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century bow-fronted burl walnut chest of drawers with a marble top and original
Walnut, Burl
$17,500
H 56 in W 43 in D 22.5 in
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Tall Chest with Hearing Bone Inlays, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Early Chippendale burl walnut graduated tall chest with a carved molded edge cornice
Brass
$32,000
H 66 in W 42.5 in D 23 in
English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Highboy on Stand with Orig. Bulbous Legs, C. 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Graduated Burl Walnut Highboy on stand with a carved molded edge flat top
Brass
$4,800
H 60.5 in W 28 in D 18 in
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
$12,500
H 54 in W 49 in D 26.5 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Embossed Gilding
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A magnificent Baroque commode with serpentine front in burled walnut with embossed gilding. Chest
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$30,000
H 69.5 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
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
$38,000
H 72 in W 42 in D 23 in
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
$3,395
H 45.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Early 20th Century Berkey and Gay William and Mary Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Early 20th Century Hand crafted, Hand carved in Burl Walnut in the William and Mary
Walnut, Burl
18th Century Baroque Walnut Burl Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
veneered with walnut. Brass moldings between each drawer. Denmark, circa 1730-1740.
Brass, Bronze
$32,000
H 67.5 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Highboy w/ Orig. Cabriole Legs on Pad Feet C 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Graduated Burl Walnut Highboy with a carved molded edge flat top, feather
Brass
$38,000
H 70.25 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
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
$3,430Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.86 in W 45.27 in D 23.22 in
1900s Venetian Baroque Dresser with mirror in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Details
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut
Bronze
$3,650Sale Price|43% Off
H 32 in W 40 in D 20 in
Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Walnut Burl Veneer Credenza circa 1880
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Walnut Burl Veneer Credenza, circa 1880. Lovely and striking two
Walnut
$68,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 49 in D 19 in
pair of Italian 18th century Rococo Period Walnut and Fruitwood commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of Italian early 18th century Rococo Period Burl Walnut
Bronze
$3,823
H 32.09 in W 34.26 in D 20.87 in
Bleached Dutch Oak Bombay Chest Of Drawers With Walnut Burl Veneer, 1820s
Located in Viterbo, VT
with walnut burl veneer. The chest features three inset drawers with drawer fronts that follow the
Oak, Walnut
$2,835
H 44.5 in W 57.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique 18th Century Italian (Bergamo, Lombardy) Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
which is straight on the casework with burl walnut panels on the drawer fronts. Inlay, perhaps made of
Bronze
$33,900
H 40 in W 50 in D 23 in
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut, Kingwood and Charmwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian 18th century Louis XVI period walnut, burl walnut, kingwood and charmwood
Abalone, Kingwood, Walnut
$4,585Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in
1850s Danish Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers with Mirror
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1179 - Small elegant chest of drawers in walnut burl and oak, threaded in ebony: rare to find so
Oak
$11,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 50 in D 22 in
Quality Art Deco Rosewood and Burl Walnut 3-Drawer Chest by Irwin Furniture
By Irwin Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
pulls, centering well-figured walnut burl wood panels, raised on inlaid supports; with metal
Walnut
Elegantly Veneered, 19th Century Tuscan Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved, ebonized walnut and burl, three-drawer commode with suites of contrasting, pearwood
Pearwood, Walnut, Burl
$4,179
H 38.19 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut & Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
and refined elegance. The piece is constructed from stunning burl walnut veneer, featuring a
Belgian Black Marble
18th Century German Baroque Sauteuse Commode
Located in Forney, TX
quality, warm, rich woods, including burled walnut, fruitwood, olive wood, burl maple and various other
Fruitwood, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late XIX Century Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Germany, 1890 Walnut with burl wood, A chest
Walnut, Burl
Fabulous, Orientalist, Inlaid Lombardi Commode, circa 1830
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The whole is of walnut and features burl veneer and pearwood inlay. The front is inset with medallions
Pearwood, Walnut, Burl
$42,000 / set
H 35.25 in W 36.8 in D 18.33 in
Mid-19th Century Pair of Commodes with Gothic Arches, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of commodes crafted from walnut and burl veneer, featuring chamfered corners, a
Walnut, Burl
$28,000
H 36.75 in W 52.5 in D 21 in
Exceptional Italian Marquetry Three-Drawer Commode — Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional late 18th-century Italian, 3 drawer marquetry commode. The façade is intricately
Pearwood, Walnut, Burl
$59,103 / set
H 36.2 in W 51.4 in D 23.6 in
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl
Located in Cesena, FC
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl and flamed walnut, with a
Nutwood
$9,850
H 33.08 in W 45.28 in D 25.99 in
Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers - so-called Commode Mazarine France Walnut, burl wood, etc. First half of
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Grand, Florentine Commode with Geometric Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Italian commode featuring four panelled drawers atop an elevated base. The piece is fully
Pearwood, Walnut, Burl
$5,973
H 39.77 in W 45.28 in D 22.05 in
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
$21,984Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 52.37 in D 23.63 in
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode
Located in IT
commode was crafted in Piedmont, Italy. Veneered in walnut wood, the commode is richly decorated with
Bronze
$7,766
H 70.87 in W 49.61 in D 21.26 in
Art Deco 1920s Commode Dresser Mirrored, Solid Walnut, Burl walnut. Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art Deco 1920s dresser chest of drawers, mirrored, in solid walnut and burl walnut
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
$7,600
H 38.25 in W 46.75 in D 21.25 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
and tone of the walnut. A refined and versatile commode suited for a bedroom, entry, or living space
Carrara Marble, Brass
George I Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
George I walnut chest of drawers with feather banded drawer fronts, matching quartered figured
Walnut, Burl
$9,552 / set
H 83.47 in W 63 in D 26.38 in
Carved Burl Oval Chest of Drawers & Mirror by Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ship oval chest of drawers by Ducrot in rosewood with mirror and briar sculpture. Set of a dresser with mirror coming from the bedroom of the main suite of the ocean ship liner Giul...
Steel
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.75 in W 18.75 in D 19.75 in
Antique Rennaisance Revival Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode C1890 Measures - 30 3/4" x 18 3/4" x
Walnut
George II Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Stately George II walnut burr chest on stand with scalloped apron situated on cabriole legs. Fine
Oak, Walnut, Burl
$6,447
H 41.34 in W 41.74 in D 21.66 in
1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & burl Veneer, Threaded of Maple
Walnut, Burl
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
$1,396Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Outstanding Concave Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb quality double serpentine Queen Anne walnut chest of four drawers with brass handles, oak
Burl
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era
Metal, Brass
Austro-Hungarian Chest of Drawers in Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Woodbury, CT
The handsome lines of this chest augment its wonderful proportions with drawers flanking the center drop down writing surface. Deeper than the two below, the top drawer is supported ...
Walnut, Pine, Burl
$2,895
H 29.25 in W 21.5 in D 16.75 in
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Three Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era
Metal, Brass
Lieutenant Samuel Pratt's Walnut Highboy, circa 1740 Boston, MA
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional two part highboy in burled walnut veneer, the upper case featuring a molded cornice
Brass
$3,200
H 32.4 in W 36.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
spacious drawers adorned with stunning burl walnut veneer, round brass-plated pulls, and meticulously
Marble
$7,975
H 80.8 in W 50 in D 24.8 in
19th Century Chest of Drawers, commode with mirror, Carrara Marble, Burl Walnut
By Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino 1
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FI58 Neoclassic dresser in solid walnut and burl walnut of the mid nineteenth century with
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
$5,950
H 34.5 in W 35 in D 19 in
English Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers circa 1870 with Bookmatch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English burr walnut bow front chest circa 1870 with bookmatched veneer on the sides, four drawers
Brass
$7,895
H 34.5 in W 36.5 in D 22 in
Queen Anne Period Chest of Drawers of Walnut and Oak from England, Circa 1710
Located in Austin, TX
a moulded top of beautiful figured burl walnut, above a frieze of two short drawers and three long
Brass, Metal
$20,000
H 40.25 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
American Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers with Patera Inlay. N.C. , Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut four-drawer graduated chest with a carved molded edge top , flanking burl walnut
Brass
$12,000
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 20.25 in
William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1680-1710
Located in Bridgeport, CT
William and Mary walnut chest having"oyster burl" veneers bound by circles of string inlay on the
Brass
$9,500
H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 14.5 in
Continental German Louis XV style (18th Century) Inlaid Bombe Shaped Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (Louis XV style) 18th Century inlaid bombe shaped burl wood (possibly walnut
Bronze
$16,791
H 56.7 in W 42.13 in D 24.81 in
William and Mary 17th Century Walnut and Pollard Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb Walnut and pollard oak chest on stand from the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1689
Brass
$28,500
H 36.75 in W 53 in D 27 in
Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Rosewood, Mahogany, And Satinwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding Italian 18th century Louis XV period Rosewood, Kingwood, burl Walnut and bronze
Bronze
$3,900 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 14 in
Pair of French Provincial Inlaid Bombe Nightstands with Shaped Marble Tops
Located in Pasadena, TX
They feature a shaped rouge/Grey marble top with a molded edge. The case is made of burl walnut
Marble
$60,000 / set
H 94.5 in W 26.75 in D 55.5 in
Late Victorian 19th C. George Henkels Attributed Dresser Chest + Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
Walnut and English yew burl dresser with removable mirror. Purchased in Philadelphia, in 1970
Walnut, Yew, Burl
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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