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 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
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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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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
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
French Antique, Louis XVI Period Chest of Drawers, Painted
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been finished with a hand-applied rubbed pigment and c...
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Swedish painted commode. Charming detail of chamfered sides. With original key and locks.
Wood, Paint
$3,936Sale Price|32% Off
H 39.25 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode The solid wood body is painted in a textured, aged, distressed patina showing some of the gesso-painted base and original wood b...
Wood, Paint
French 19th Century Painted Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French painted commode with Neoclassical infulence, straight lines, updated paint but retain Gilt bronze mounts. Paneled four drawer fronts and side panels. Shaped top w...
Bronze
19th Century Bleached Wood Provincial Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a chest of drawers, its natural bleached oak, 2 drawers the first thing to catch the eye. Originating in France during 19th Century, it shows the construction techniques typi...
Oak
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Wood
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 3 drawer chest of drawers painted in a light coral paint effect. 2 plank top surface, with 3 drawers of ...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand 19th century country English provincial chest of drawers or commode crafted from thick pine boards. The pine has a desirable aged and distressed patina with prior insect damage...
Pine
$3,975
H 37.25 in W 46.5 in D 19 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Painted Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant French Louis Philippe period commode dating to the 19th century, featuring three spacious drawers with original-style brass escutcheons and pulls. The case is finished in a s...
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Oak Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century French oak chest of three drawers with newer professionally layered painted finish in tones of gray, blue, and antique white blended for a soft, mottled effect. Ca...
Brass
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1860. Fine quality chest of drawers of grand proportions made out of very heavy pitch pine. Fitted with 5 drawers in a 2 ov...
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French commode with original paint and serpentine front. Circa 1790.
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Painted Chest on Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Attractive yet practical 19th Century French painted chest on stand. This elegant piece has plenty of storage in its various working drawers that are decorated with its original bras...
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Provençal Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French commode from the Provence region. Made in solid beech with two drawers, an attractive soft paint finish and faux marble painted top.
Beech, Pine
Antique Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian Venetian Rococo hand painted commode. Two large drawers, each divided into three painted cartouches. Strong serpentine scalloped front with a pronounced Rococo apron....
Wood, Paint
$2,975Sale Price|65% Off
H 34 in W 50 in D 21 in
Antique Italian Rococo Style Painted Commode, Wood, Six Drawers, 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
Six drawer antique Italian Rococo style painted commode. Interior has silk lining. Structurally sound. Paint has a nice patina. Blends beautifully with any design.
Wood
On Hold|$2,061
H 12.21 in Dm 8.67 in
Large Art Deco Icon by Sylvia Stave, Swedish Modern CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1931
By Sylvia Stave, CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant and highly collectible Swedish Art Deco pewter vase, designed by Sylvia Stave and produced by CG Hallberg, Stockholm, in 1931. The vase features a refined amphora-inspire...
Pewter
$4,800 / set
H 24.75 in W 24 in D 17 in
Pair of British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo Side/ Night Tables w/ Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome mid century pair of night stands or end tables. They are very well made of faux burnt bamboo and grass cloth The nightstands have three drawers in each and a geometric patte...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood
$2,850 / set
H 18 in W 7 in D 6 in
Beautiful French Dore Bronze Marble Cherub Ormolu-Mounted Candelabra Lamps, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of French gilt doré bronze and marble cherub ormolu-mounted candelabra / three branch lamps.
Marble, Bronze
$10,107
H 53.15 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1950s teak and beech cabinet or buffet, richly decorated with illustrations from Nordens Flora by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman, Sweden. The botanical prints give the piece a l...
Beech, Teak, Paper
$59,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 120 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Empire Revival 19th century giltwood and Gesso carved figural console table with matching mirror. The "D" shaped top console raised by a pair of seated winged sphinxes ...
Marble
$3,149Sale Price|38% Off
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 13.59 in
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...
Marble
$5,725 / item
H 22.05 in Dm 14.97 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Table Lamp Re Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Grooved casted column, copy of a signed and marked lamp, offered on an auction - see detail - compare to WW-Archive at the MAK - Object 3014, Inventnory# 119-23-1 Most components ac...
Brass
Napoli Reproduction Club Chair in Natural Cotton Canvas
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Over 2000 items in stock, scroll down and select view all to see our current ready to ship furniture and accessories! Price is per item, this is custom made to order. We do have 1 fl...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
Three Drawer Biedermeier Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made Biedermeier style three drawer Commode in traditional Honey Tone wood veneer with Wreath pulls and escutcheons (Lacking a key) and tapered legs. Useful for any number of ...
Brass
$3,887
H 40.56 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
19th century Swedish painted sofa with decorative border detail
Located in London, GB
A nice solid painted Swedish Gustavian sofa from the early 1800s. Painted in a mid blue grey colour it has a decorative border detail that runs along its typically high back, turned...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Solid Oak and Brass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid stained oak, brass, France, 1960s This charming large sideboard is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This p...
Brass
Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this rural piece of Swedish furniture in near original condition. Traditional Swedish bl...
Pine, Paint
$5,681
H 28.94 in W 42.52 in D 29.34 in
Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rococo desk from the late 1700s. The desk is a country house furniture in rococo style with a large drawer. Heavily curved rococo legs and also a curved table top and...
Pine
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome chest of four equal hand-cut dovetailed drawers has great color and is characterized by an attractive grain pattern of massive swirls sweeping across the drawer fronts...
Pine
Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Period English Regency Mahogany Settee, Circa 1790–1820 This exceptional English Regency period mahogany settee dates from the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1790–1820) and ...
Mahogany
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Dresser in Walnut Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a dark walnut finish, The eco-friendly dresser, is a great additional to any space. Experience the beauty of reclaimed wood wh...
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
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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