$5,100
H 36 in W 47.25 in D 21.25 in
Late 18th Century Large Rococo Blue Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
oak wood below while fitting the age and grace of this large commode. This chest has been restored
Brass, Iron
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 69.69 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in
Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early-18th century oak geometrically-panelled chest on chest, ca 1710-1720. Queen Anne
Oak
$3,750
H 35 in W 43 in D 23.5 in
Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Dutch Baroque Revival commode or chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer with bombe
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oak throughout . The varnish is very good with original patina. The brass hardware, including
Brass
$10,184
H 31.11 in W 33.08 in D 18.12 in
18th Century George II Mahogany Caddy Moulded Chest Attributed to Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
cleanly across the top and down the styles, above the brushing slide and four long, oak-lined graduated
Brass, Steel
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Danish 2 part painted oak serpentine chest of drawers. Great scale. 1760
Oak
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th-century Swedish Rococo chest of four drawers with an oak front and pine sides and drawer
Brass
18th c. East Anglian Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century oak dresser with pronounced cornice around top over three drawers plus one deeper
Oak
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
-varnished to seal in the natural patina. Made in oak it is in great condition with the drawers running as
Oak
$26,072Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
over three long oak lined graduating drawers, veneered throughout in finely figured olive oyster within
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
Georgian English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th Century English painted three drawer chest of drawers with later paint. 1820 Internal ref:C
Brass
$5,858
H 34.85 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
configuration Each drawer fascia dressed with brass handles on decorative oval backplates Oak drawer boxes
Brass
$4,800
H 40.5 in W 52 in D 22 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Hand-Crafted, England, Ca. 1790
Located in Johns Island, SC
This Georgian bow front chest consists of 5 tiered cockbeaded drawer fronts are made of Mahogany. The top and sides of this chest are exceptional in that they are made of solid pla...
Mahogany, Oak
Military / Campaign Chest i eg, England
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant and functional campaign chest crafted from solid oak with original recessed brass handles
Brass
$9,363
H 29 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Swedish pair of 19th century painted serpentine shaped chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Scandinavian commodes circa 1880. Good quality pair of chests presented in
Oak, Pine, Paint
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Jacobean chest of drawers. Four drawers. Made of Oak with lion face brass handles and
Wood, Oak
English Jacobean Geometric Molded Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English 17th century oak chest of drawers having geometric molded drawer fronts and split
Oak
$4,623
H 33.86 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Central Locking System, Germany, Early 19th Ct.
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with central locking system Southern Germany Walnut, oak early 19th
Oak, Walnut
$4,314
H 50.01 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Large Danish 18th Century Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Light Grey
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Danish Louis XVI chest of drawers in a light gray color, in three parts. Featuring a gallery edge with profiled top rail above wooden-carved dentil mouldings. The chest of dr...
Brass
18th Century Baltic Greige Painted Concave Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
this oak chest. Shown with its original locks and with working keys for use as pulls. Origin
Oak
$2,070
H 33.27 in W 25.99 in D 19.3 in
Antique Edwardian Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
cockbeeded oak lined drawers with original ornate brass handles standing on original bracket feet Dimensions
Other
Baroque Miniature Chest 18th Century
Located in Kiel, SH
Baroque Miniature chest of drawers 19th Century Beautiful carved details Veneer on the top partly gone, which exposes the drawings
Oak
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Madison, MS
top drawer. The wood species is probably oak. The chest is very sturdy and in nice condition.
Oak
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of the oak chest. Drawer fronts are
Stone
Early Pine Chest of Drawers From France, Circa 1850
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Pine Chest of Drawers From France, Circa 1850. Nice model with original hardware. Light wear and patina.
Oak
$7,432Sale Price|43% Off
H 63 in W 40.56 in D 18.9 in
Biedermeier Chiffoniere in Walnut with Secretaire Compartment, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
pattern on the front. The piece comprises seven drawers, all individually lockable, with solid oak
Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Late 18th Century Black Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this oak chest of three drawers resting on curved cabriole
Brass
$4,650
H 47.25 in W 48 in D 24.75 in
Late 18th Century White Painted Large Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
age, rococo style and serpentine curves of this oak chest that dates back to the late 1700's. The
Brass
English Openable Work Table, 19th Century
Located in Vicenza, VI
Small work table with opening top made of ebonized oak with inlaid details. On the top is a
Oak
Antique English Bow Front Chest
Located in Cambridge, US
feet. Three large drawers include oak secondary woods and richly patinated period oval brass pulls
Brass
$19,363
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
17th Century William and Mary Blond Olive Oyster Chest of drawers, Circa 1690.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
full-length, graduating drawers, each finely lined in oak, banded in holly, and fitted with finely cast
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
$3,984Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Dutch Colonial Stripped Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
elegance and pure functionality! Hand-crafted by master artisans from old growth oak, elm and hand-cast
Bronze
$2,795
H 57.88 in W 29.63 in D 19.38 in
Antique Circa Late 1700s Georgian High Boy Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 1700s Georgian tall chest of six graduated drawers in oak with pierced batwing brasses and
Brass
18th Century Danish Rococo Large White Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
drawers constructed of oak front and pine drawers, typical of the era. Featuring gently curved drawer
Wood, Oak, Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century Provincial Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial classicist Louis XVI chest of drawers. West German, around 1800. Made of solid oak
Oak
$2,030
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 17.72 in
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely military campaign style chest of three drawers made by Bevan Funnell , 1960 . Amazing condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have an...
Brass
Swedish 19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers circa 1820. 3 drawer commode with shaped
Oak, Paint
Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
of two short drawers over three long drawers. Each drawer is oak-lined and fitted with its original
Brass
Antique Provincial French Country Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Antique Provincial French Chest with good size and fine traditional form. Oak construction on
Brass
17th Century William And Mary Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 17th century English walnut chest of drawers from the William and Mary period and style. Rare chest of drawers since there were very few William and Mary style chests of draw...
Oak
Antique Dutch Baroque Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique baroque style oak chest of drawers, 19th century. With an overhanging scalloped edge top
Brass
Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Danish rococo breakfront chest of three drawers. Crafted in oak wood and later professional
Oak
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak chest of drawers from France with a beveled edge around the top, following down to
Oak
$5,109Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.75 in W 43.12 in D 23.82 in
Large Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, American, Bedroom, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique bow front chest of drawers. An American, flame and oak 4 drawer bedroom
Oak
$4,978
H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 50.79 in
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers With Grey Marble
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis Philippe Chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak as secondary and
Mahogany, Oak
$14,000
H 31 in W 40 in D 19 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very fine example of French 19th century Louis XV style Bombe two drawer chest commode. The oak
Kingwood, Oak
$6,875
H 31.89 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
Fine Early 19th-Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Chiffonnière
Located in Berlin, DE
Diese elegante Chiffonnière (oder Table de Chevet) im zweiten Louis-XVI-Stil aus dem frühen 19. Jahrhundert, besticht durch ihre harmonische Verbindung von strenger Geometrie und pra...
Bronze, Ormolu
$4,149
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in
Louis Seize Chest of Drawers with Side Lock, Nuremberg, late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Seize chest of drawers in oak with three drawers and socketed square pointed feet. The chest
Oak
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780. Code: 8881 Dimensions: W: 32" (81.3 cm) H: 32.5" (82.6 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)
Oak
English 18th Century George I Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
English walnut and oak Jacobean chest of drawers. With five drawers: two smaller drawers at the
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Small Victorian Oyster Re-Veneered Collector's Chest
Located in London, GB
original Victorian oak frame. This lovely chest has 4 graduating drawers with an exquisite olive oyster
Oak
18th Century Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
drawer had two brass pulls making them easy to open and use. This strong and elegant oak dresser has been
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers from Alsace
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XVI Period French marble top commode, or chest of drawers, from Alsace. Made
Brass
Rare Pair of Geo II Chest on Chests
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A one off pair of Geo II mahogany chest on chests of compact size, the flat tops with moulded edges and canted corners running full height of the chests, the fronts with sets of grad...
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century chest of drawers Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
shape made of solid HLZ oak. 3Lockable drawer fronts with ornate bronze handles. Profiled thick cover
Marble, Bronze
Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A small blue-painted Baroque chest of drawers with a serpentine front and three drawers, each featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings. Beautifully restored by a conserva...
Oak
Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century oak geometric chest of drawers from England. The top has a molded and beveled
Brass
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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