American Federal Pine Chest
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal pine chest with 4 drawers and carved column sides.
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Chest Federal
Pine
American Federal Pine Chest
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal pine chest with 4 drawers and carved column sides.
Pine
American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820
Located in Savannah, GA
A Federal painted blanket chest, circa 1820. 48 inches wide by 20 ½ inches deep by 26 ½ inches
Wood
Vintage Federal Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the enduring elegance of the Federal period with this magnificent vintage flame mahogany
Brass
Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This timeless and elegant statement chest of drawers has been meticulously crafted, embodying the
Brass
Vintage Federal Flame Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stately vintage Federal-style tall chest of drawers, crafted from magnificent flame mahogany
Mahogany
Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The fine chest with four graduated drawers each with fine string inlay and with a pair of brass
Brass
$12,000 / item
A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820
Located in Savannah, GA
A fine inlaid federal sheraton mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1820. Six drawers with half
Mahogany
Federal Birdseye Maple Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a bow front with inlaid decoration over four conforming drawers and ending on bracket feet. Original brass handles. Possibly made in New Hampshire.
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers. 1st, 2nd and
Brass
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Ca. 1820 Federal Era Trompe L'oeil Painted Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
American Federal era chest of drawers in its original trompe l’oeil mustard painted finish, ca
Brass
Antique Late Federal Mahogany Paw Foot Chest of Drawers c. 1840
Located in Westfield, MA
This impressive Late Federal period chest of drawers dates to around 1840 and is crafted from
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Federal Period American Red Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An early 19th century New England Federal period tall chest in old red paint featuring five
Wood
Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Made in the North shore region of Massachusetts or New Hampshire an elegant Federal chest
Brass
Seymour School Federal Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Seymour School Federal mahogany four drawer chest of drawers with turret reeded
Brass
Vintage 1810 Federal Period Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage 1810 Federal Period Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers is a stunning example
Mahogany
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample
Located in San Francisco, CA
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample Circa 1900
Mahogany
American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers and Turned Legs, Early 19th
Wood
Sheraton Federal Period Cherry, Mahogany & Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers c.1810
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton Federal period cherry and mahogany four drawer chest, its rectangular top with
Brass
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a
Brass
19th Century Federal Chest
Located in Acton, MA
Circa 1830 cherry wood chest of drawers with. four beaded drawers. The top drawer being oversized
Cherry
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
American Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers below 3 shell carved
Mahogany
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers
Brass
Antique Country Painted Blanket Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique American country blanket chest in beautiful original aged distressed blue painted surface
Iron
Rare Child's Camphor Wood Chest, Leather Bound and Brass Embellished
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19th century child's camphor wood chest --Original black leather binding and brass tacks.
Brass
Tiger Maple Tall Chest, American 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A primitive and early New England tall chest with 5 graduated drawers, in tiger maple, circa 1790
Maple
Late Federal Mahogany Six Drawer Chest
Located in Acton, MA
Late Federal Mahogany Six Drawer Chest . This wonderful chest is the epitome of "High Style" and
Mahogany
$4,350Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Grain Painted Chest of Drawers, Maine, Circa 1830
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely beautiful, circa 1830's, grain painted, graduated chest of drawers. Likely from Maine or
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique pine chest of drawers with painted details from the 19th century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Crafted from solid pine and oak, the chest of drawers features beautiful, ornate, and painted
Oak, Pine
18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 18th Century Continental Mahogany Narrow Ten-Drawers Tall Chest of Drawers, very appropriate
Mahogany
18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 18th American chest of drawers in a two over three configuration, possibly a
Brass
Antique Late Federal Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers c. Late 1830s
Located in Westfield, MA
This exquisite Late Federal period chest of drawers, dating from the late 1830s, is a stunning
Mahogany
American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
Located in Norwood, NJ
A handsome American Federal period mahogany secretary chest, stylistically attributable to New
Brass
Antique Federal Period Mahogany Sheraton Deck Top Chest of Drawers c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
A stunning Federal period Sheraton deck-top chest of drawers, crafted in rich mahogany and dating
Mahogany
Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional
Mahogany
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sheraton Federal Flame Mahogany 6-Drawer Chest C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Federal Flame Mahogany 6 Drawer Chest C1830 Measures - 48 1/2" x 41" x 19" This Sheraton Federal chest
Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved
Silver, Iron
American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Southern walnut hinged top sugar chest with oval string inlays, two flanking
Brass
Federal Style Oak Silver Chest on Stand, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Edwardian period Federal Style four drawer Oak Silverware Chest on stand, circa 1920s. All
Oak
Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy
Mahogany
Unavailable|$3,600
Federal Pennsylvania Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nicely proportioned ca. 1800 American chest with four graduated drawers, the whole resting on
Mahogany
Unavailable|$1,800
American Federal Period Chest
Located in Bantam, CT
A good American Cherry wood Federal period chest of drawers on a shaped apron and splayed feet
Cherry
Unavailable|$9,800
Portsmouth, New Hampshire Federal Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An elegant bow front four drawer chest, ca. 1800-1810 on tall French feet and with the dropped
Birch, Cherry, Mahogany
Unavailable|$6,500
American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmel, CA
Sheraton style chest with four graduated drawers with inlay banding and cock beading about the
Mahogany
Unavailable|$4,000
Cherry Federal Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Massachusetts Federal Period Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with tall french feet, finely scalloped
Unavailable|$4,750
FEDERAL PERIOD NEW YORK CHEST
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mahogany Inlaid 4 Drawer Chest with Bonnet Top and beautiful mahogany veneered front.
Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,995
Federal Cookie-Corner Step-Back Chest, New England, circa 1810
Located in Alexandria, VA
woods. The hand-cast brass hardware is replaced. The Federal chest has two over four drawers.
Unavailable|$28,000
Rare Federal Inlaid Chest with Upper Compartment, Saco, ME
Located in Providence, RI
This bureau is beautifully crafted with a rarely seen upper compartment that is absolutely original to the piece, which is in a fine state of preservation including its original bras...
Birdseye Maple
Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, American with Provenance, 18th Century
Located in Totnes, GB
A smart federal period American chest of drawers in mahogany. The top with chequer strung edges
Mahogany
Unavailable|$28,000
A Federal Chest on Chest attributed to Samuel F. McIntire
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Sharon, MA
A handsome Federal mahogany chest-on-chest, the carvings attributed to Samuel F. McIntire, Salem
Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,900
Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great bow front chest of drawers with nice clean lines. This pc. has 4 nice sized drawer with
Mahogany
Unavailable|$11,500
Federal Figured New England Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
New England Federal Chest of Drawers.
Brass
Unavailable|$7,500
American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
Hepplewhite / William Whitehead 'school' chest of drawers; its pine secondary woods suggests a Charleston
Brass
Early 19th Century Hepplewhite Federal Bow Front Four-Drawer Chest, circa 1790
Located in Alexandria, VA
Probably New York. This mahogany chest has maple inlay in a band around the top and another at the
Mahogany
Unavailable|$3,150
Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An American Federal period cherry bowfront four drawer chest of drawers with high sweep feet
Cherry
Unavailable|$1,988
Federal Mahogany Footed Apothecary Chest
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a wonderful smaller antique apothecary chest with 12 drawers. It is in mahogany, circa 1850
Mahogany
American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls
Located in Athens, GA
American Federal cherry chest, circa 1820, beautiful cherrywood, light color, Chippendale brass
Cherry
Unavailable|$26,000
Fine Inlaid Cherry Federal/Sheraton Bureau, New Hampshire, circa 1805-1815
Located in Providence, RI
This chest is beautifully executed and embellished with the top most desirable elements in this
Cherry
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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