Rustic 19th Century Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This antique cassettiera (chest of drawers) from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case which houses...
Wood
Antique Venetian Painted 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming, hand-painted, Venetian, Bombay shaped commode with original gilded bronze hardware.
Bronze
Late 18th C. Painted and Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case which houses two full-size...
Wood
19th C. French Custom Painted 2-Drawer Raised Chest (A Cute-Sized Piece!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French smaller-sized, painted wood, raised chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This antique commode from France, designed in clean lines, has a rectangular-shaped top with ...
Wood, Paint
Unusual Antique French Walnut 2-Drawer Commode with Iron Pulls, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual two-drawer walnut commode with iron pulls from France exudes charm. Hand-carved from walnut wood in the 1800s, the chest of drawers has a sinuous form. The arbalete fron...
Metal, Iron
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest, a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi Province. Constructed of Elm (Yumu) having a frame and floating 2-panel plank top, t...
Elm
Neoclassical French 2-Drawer Raised Commode w/Original Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical raised chest of two drawers, with its original hardware, from the 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case ...
Brass
Antique American Empire Carved Walnut 2 Drawer Pedestal Base Side Chests - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Empire Carved Walnut 2 Drawer Pedestal Base Side Chests - Pair Crafted from rich walnut, these chests showcase intricate carvings that reflect the elegance of the E...
Walnut
Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming antique spool cabinet, also known as a thread cabinet or country store cabinet. These cabinets were used in general stores and haberdasheries during the Late 19th and Early ...
Wood
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H 30 in W 47 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 Over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest Features Dovetail Drawers, Brass Hardware, Dutch style rolled Legs, 2 over 2 drawers, original factory design...
Wood
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H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
Italian Art Deco Design Modern Cream White Glass 2-Drawer Brass Nightstand/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this organic piece is the artistic impact of the minimalist design with the exceptional hardware. Part of our modern customizable collection, the choice of colors ...
Brass
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H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
Italian Art Deco Design Modern Cream White Glass 2-Drawer Brass Nightstand/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this organic piece is the artistic impact of the minimalist design with the exceptional hardware. Part of our modern customizable collection, the choice of colors ...
Brass
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H 32.29 in W 48.23 in D 17.33 in
Antique 18th Century Oak 2 Drawer Mule Chest with Brass Handles - Storage Chest
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a beautiful 18th century, George lll (1760-1812), oak mule chest with two brass handled drawers. The top opens to reveal large storage space and this mule chest has been...
Brass
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H 34.5 in W 54 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Storage Chest Gorgeous Antique French Country Ivory 3-Drawer, 2-Side Door Demilune Storage Chest.
Brass
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H 34.25 in W 42 in D 21 in
Italian Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Clean Design & Neoclassical Hardware, 18th/19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wood raised chest of two drawers from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique cassettiera (chest of drawers) from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over...
Wood
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H 35 in W 45.25 in D 21.5 in
Italian 19th C. Raised 2-Drawer Chest w/Lovely Inlay & Neoclassical Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest with decorative inlay from the 19th century. This antique commode from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top with beautiful graining, atop a case...
Wood
Stunning Ebonized Antique French Louis XVI 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Though petite in size, this awesome commode demands attention with its contrasting polished brasses against the black ebonized mahogany case. Exuding charm and character from the mom...
Mahogany
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H 32 in W 41.25 in D 19.5 in
Italian Raised 2-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Carved Skirt, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved and painted wood raised chest of two drawers from the early 19th century. This antique chest from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a nicely decorated c...
Wood
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H 34.75 in W 46.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Classical 2-Drawer Commode With Carved Laurel Garland 17th/18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Classical 2-Drawer Commode With Carved Laurel Garland 17th/18thC Measures - 34.75"h x 46.5"w x 22"d A 17th/18th century French Lois XIV commode offers ebonzied top ove...
Wood
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H 8.98 in W 7.17 in D 10.6 in
Japanese Antique Three-Drawer Box, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi #2
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique drawer box was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). An antique three-drawer box. The distinctive texture and tranquil presence cultivated over time are the defining ch...
Cedar
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H 28.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Antique American Empire Acanthus Carved Mahogany 2-Drawer Side Stand, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire side stand features mahogany construction with case having two convex drawers surmounting turned and acanthus carved column raised on base with carved paw ...
Mahogany
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H 27.75 in W 17.75 in D 14 in
18th C. Italian 2-Drawer Petite Side Chest w/Beautiful Inlays & Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian two-drawer raised side chest, with lovely inlays and veneer, from the 18th century. This antique side chest from Italy is adorn throughout with beautifully veneered wood g...
Wood
Italian 2-Drawer Side-Chest Raised on Tapering Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian side chest with two-drawers from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique side chest or end table from Italy features cube-shaped chest with paneled sides and p...
Walnut
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H 29.73 in W 31.11 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s ② / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It is th...
Cedar
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H 34 in W 44.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Painted Serpentine 2 Drawer Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Painted Serpentine 2-Drawer Commodes are beautiful and distinctive pieces of furniture from the Veneto region in Italy. These types of comm...
Wood
ANTIQUE VENETIAN 2 DRAWER PAINT DECORATED MARBLE TOP COMMODE
Located in Hudson, NY
A BEAUTIFULLY ORIGINAL HAND PAINTED, WITH BIRDS AND FLOWERS, WITH NATURAL PATENA, VENETIAN TWO DRAWER MARBLE TOP COMMODE
Marble
French Provincial 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
A WALNUT, 18TH C. FRENCH 2 DRAWER COMMODE, ON CABRIOLE LEGS, FOLIATE CARVING, SHAPED TOP, ANTIQUE HARDWARE NOT ORIGINAL, ORIGINAL LOCKS AND KEY
Walnut
Niermann Weeks 2-drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
NIERMANN WEEKS 2-DRAWER COMMODE
GREY FAUX STONE TOP
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ITALIAN WALNUT 2 DRAWER NEO CLASSIC COMMODE
Located in Woodbury, CT
A SOLID WALNUT COMMODE WITH 2 DRAWERS, CARVING AROUND EDGE OF TOP, DRAWER EDGES AND DRAWER FRONTS AND SIDES . CONCAVE SIDES,FLUTED AND CARVED LEGS, ROSETTES IN CORNERS. PROBABLY OR...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
European Oak Night Stand with 3 Drawers
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Crafted from premium European oak, this three-drawer nightstand brings timeless elegance and subtle sophistication to any bedroom. Its gently flowing serpentine front adds a graceful...
Oak
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$7,042
H 55.12 in W 50.79 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet, Wood, Reeded Design, 1842
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet. Manufactured around 1800 with two doors featuring decorative reeded design opening to useful storage. Repainted exterior with original dry scr...
Wood
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
18th Century ca 1780 Three Drawers Dutch Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century ca 1780 three drawers Dutch chest in richly carved drawer fronts, original intricately detailed hardware, shaped top, handsome original large iron handles on the side pa...
Bronze
$16,900 / set
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Bronze
$3,800
H 33 in W 42 in D 18 in
Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
Bamboo
Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1800
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Swedish Gustavian commode. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are fluted as well. Sits atop tapered rectangular feet. Later iron pulls and original iron...
Iron
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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