17th Century Jacobean Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb period Jacobean chest of drawers from the 17th century from England in oak Jacobean chest of drawers of superior quality with a very beautiful work on the drawers as we rarel...
Oak
Oak and pine Chest of drawers, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made around 1910 in Hungary. The cabinet is made of oak and pine. The cabinet has 3 drawers that are made with dovetail joints. All the fittings and knobs are original.
Oak, Pine
American Oak Three-Drawer Chest, Circa 1880–90
Located in London, GB
A handsome small-proportioned chest of drawers in oak, American and dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880–90. The carcass shows panelled sides and a figured top with rounde...
Oak
17th Century Jacobean Oak Chest on Frame
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful Jacobean oak chest with a two over three drawer configuration and great surface, featuring what appear to be original drop pulls and brass escutcheons, relief star and bo...
Brass
Fine Pair French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Marquetry Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted floral marquetry Bombé commodes with marble top. The serpentine two-drawer commodes, with rosewood, king-wo...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Top Quality Six Drawer French Oak Chest of Drawer
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality solid golden oak French six drawer semanier chest of drawers, outstanding ormolu handles, working lock, standing on turned oak feet, superb condition throughout. 4...
Oak
17th Century Jacobean Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Jacobean chest of drawers from the 17th century from England in oak Very beautiful chest of drawers in light oak with a superb molding work on the drawers as well as on its tw...
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France circa 1780, the Louis XVI commode stands on tapered and fluted legs beneath a straight...
Oak
$3,079Sale Price|20% Off
17th Century English Oak And Walnut Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English oak and walnut chest of drawers of lovely colour and great patina. Charles II-period (1630-1685). The drawer fronts with walnut inserts of superb color. The substantial m...
Oak
Queen Anne Small Oak Chest of Drawers
By Queen Anne
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Queen Anne small chest of drawers circa 1710, rare sweet size only 25 inches wide, majority of chests this size are converted commodes but this one isn’t, the whole c...
Oak
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated drawers, reeded chamfered corners and deep crown moulding. Bottom section stands on bra...
Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
$5,942Sale Price|20% Off
17th century English oak chest of drawers
Located in York, GB
A wonderful, geometric, cushion moulded chest of drawers carved in oak, with original elm drawer linings, back boards and stile legs, original locks, pulls and satyr escutcheons.
Brass
18th C. Transitional Louis XV to Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Topped Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine formal transitional commode is of the period circa 1770 is crafted from oak secondary woods with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood veneers.
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Highly Carved French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning French Louis XV commode crafted in richly figured oak wood with distinctive inset ebony accents outlining the paneled drawer fronts.
Oak
Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an extraordinary chest of drawers! The top is plain with a bullnose edge and the sides are nicely paneled. The front corners of the case are boldly reeded and toward the top a s...
Oak
Early 18th Century English Oak Small Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century English oak small chest of drawers. The top has a wonderfully double molded edge and follows down to raised paneled sides and three single drawers in the front. T...
Brass
Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest / Coffer / Blanket Box
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
A fabulous and large 18th century Georgian oak mule chest, featuring a hinged lid, two drawers, and a beautifully panelled front. A classic and highly decorative English storage piec...
Oak
Late 17th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine late 17th-century English oak chest of drawers of excellent proportions and untouched character circa 1680-1690 This handsome piece stands on its original bun feet and retain...
Brass
Charles II Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Jacobean oak chest on later stand, chest fitted with four graduated drawers, on stand with baluster supports with block stretchers.
Brass
Late 17th-Century English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A late 17th-century English oak chest of drawers of well-balanced proportions . This handsome chest retains a soft, mellow original colour and rich surface patina that only develops...
Brass
Fine Antique 20th Century English Golden Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming early 20th-century English chest of drawers, well crafted from golden oak and distinguished by its warm colouring, practical proportions and understated traditional design...
Oak
19th Century Danish Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted from oak wood in the 19th Century, this Danish chest of drawers exemplifies fine craftsmanship and intricate woodwork. The facade of the chest features a series of Rococ...
Brass
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800. Amazing Empire oak dresser made by Danish master carpenter 1790-1810.
Oak
17th Century Geometric Design Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A highly decorative late 17th-century English oak chest of drawers circa 1670s-80s geometric star panels and continuous bobbin turning. This striking piece is a classic example of t...
Brass
$1,588Sale Price|20% Off
Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
Charles II period (1630-1685) oak and walnut chest of drawers, or commode. Retaining old waxed surfaces of very good rich color and patination.
Oak, Walnut
1830s French Empire Mahogany Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
1830s French Empire mahogany chest with four drawers and gilded edges Beautiful wooden root.
Bronze
George III Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with molded edge, over two short and two long drawers lined with 18th century blue tissue paper, and mounted with brass pulls; raised on bracket form feet.
Brass
Fine Quality Antique 20th Century Golden Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming and compact 20th-century golden oak chest of drawers, combining practical storage, traditional detailing and beautifully matured timber within an attractive and versatile ...
Oak
Antique Style Vintage Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality antique style vintage oak chest of drawers Featuring solid oak handes and five drawers
Wood, Oak
17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A late 17th-century circa 1680s. English oak chest of drawers, a lovely, example. It stands on its original block feet and has a rich, deep original colour. All timbers are original,...
Brass
Robust Louis XV Provincial Bureau in Oak
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderfully robust Louis XV Provincial bureau in oak with original hardware.
Oak
Fine Quality Antique Small Serpentine Burr Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A beautifully shaped and highly desirable 20th-century small serpentine chest of drawers in burr oak, combining exceptional figured timber, elegant flowing lines and practical storag...
Brass
19th century shaped front oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century shaped front oak chest of drawers circa 1880. Dutch shaped oak chest of drawers commode with its serpentine fronted commode very much in the dutch taste. 4 drawers with...
Oak
Fine Antique 20th Century Golden Oak Bedroom Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and highly practical 20th-century golden oak chest of drawers, combining generous storage capacity, traditional detailing and beautifully matured timber within a well-prop...
Brass
Antique English Oak Chest-on-Chest Tallboy with Brass Handles
Located in Nottingham, GB
A wonderfully unusual and beautifully crafted 20th-century oak cupboard, distinguished by its ingenious storage arrangement, attractive cross-banding and compact yet highly practical...
Brass
Early 18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare early 18th century oak chest. Stood on its original turned stand. Retaining fine engraved brass handles. Superb color and patination.
Brass
Antique George III Style Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique George III style oak chest of drawers, 19th century. With a two board top with thumb molded front and side edges, two top drawers and three graduated lower drawers all with c...
Brass
Fine Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drawer Chest in Oak
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and finely crafted 19th-century English Victorian chest of drawers, beautifully constructed in oak and distinguished by its attractive figured drawer fronts, generous stor...
Brass
Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910. Very good condition, after renovation. dimensions height 77 cm width 74 cm depth 43 cm
Oak
19th Century Carved and Bleached Tall Oak Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century French carved and bleached tall oak chest. This piece has exceptional carving. Makes a beautiful statement!!
Oak
Georgian Oak Two-Part Chest of Drawers, c.1800
Located in Savannah, GA
Georgian oak chest of drawers in two sections with mahogany crossbanded frieze, blue sugar paper lined interiors, and oval brass blessed thistle pulls, with bleached finish, c.1800. ...
Oak
18th Century Danish Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on a carved skirt and cabriolet feet. Note the rich patina of the dark ...
Brass
Antique 17th Century English Country Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1630
Located in Nottingham, GB
17th Century English Country Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1630–1650 Material: Country oak and brass A substantial 17th-century English country oak chest of drawers, dating from circ...
Brass
Danish Rococo Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers, 1780s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rococo Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers, 1780s. Exquisite antique Danish four drawer dresser hand crafted in solid white oak made in Denmark in the late 1700s. Serpentine dr...
Oak
19th Century White Wood Provençal Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This chest of drawers carries genuine presence, its whitewashed weathered wood, 6 drawers immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lin...
Oak
English Oak Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb chest of drawers from the beginning of the 18th century from England in oak Very beautiful chest of drawers in oak with a superb work of moldings on the drawers as well as on...
Oak
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and beautifully proportioned early 20th-century English Edwardian chest of drawers, finely constructed in oak and combining generous storage with elegant, understated peri...
Oak
Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted Marquetry Commode By Henry Dasson After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, supplied to Marie-Antoinette for Versailles. Constructed i...
Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Fine Quality Antique Early 20th Century Edwardian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and beautifully crafted early 20th-century Edwardian chest of drawers, constructed in richly coloured oak and combining practical storage with elegant proportions and trad...
Oak
Fine Antique English Golden Oak Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and well-crafted early 20th-century English chest of drawers, beautifully constructed in golden oak and distinguished by its warm colouring, practical storage and timeless...
Oak
18th Century Black Danish Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of four drawers resting on carved skirt and curved cabriole feet. While the paint is newer and professionally ...
Brass
Late 19th-Century Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers showcases Scandinavian craftsmanship from the early 20th century. Material: Solid oak with oak veneer Design: Classic Biedermeier style, ch...
Oak, Pine
19th Century Red Wood Charles X Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a chest of drawers, its natural weathered oak the first thing to catch the eye. Originating in France during 19th Century, it shows the construction techniques typical of the...
Oak
Antique 19th Century English "Linen Fold" Oak Chest on Stand.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century English "Linen Fold" Oak Chest on Stand.
Brass
$1,432Sale Price|20% Off
17th Century Hand-Crafted English Oak Chest - Antique Storage
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An English Oak Chest, 17th Century Description: Typically made from six wooden planks with simple nailed construction, featuring V-cut end boards to form legs. Provenance: Private ...
Oak
Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Lisse, NL
The practical drawers with the stylish and top-class bronze handles, the wonderfully shaped legs with the bronze feet, the original marble top with its natural lines/veins, they all ...
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th century quality oak Jacobean chest of drawers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 18th century quality oak Jacobean chest of drawers, having a quality oak top above three long oak moulded drawers with brass handles flaked by carved ends, standing on bracke...
Oak
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Edwardian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th-century English Edwardian chest of drawers, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its practical two-over-three drawer arrangement, substantial plinth bas...
Oak
Mid 19th Century Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Handsome 19th Century Oak British Military Officer's Campaign Chest of Drawers This striking mid-19th-century oak campaign chest of drawers exudes the timeless elegance and functi...
Brass
English Georgian Solid Oak & Brass Chest of Drawers, c.1860
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning unique Compact solid oak chest of drawers. This original English antique chest with three slim long and two smaller drawers on top has gorgeous colour and patina from year...
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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