French rustic chest of drawers in solid oak with 3 drawers, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chest of drawers / oak / Rustic / Mid-century / French A mid 19th century French chest of drawers with three large drawers. Crafted in France in solid oak with decor...
Oak
Tall Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark, circa 1770-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This tall commode has been given an exceptional new professional blue layered painted finish and has been lightly distressed, bringing out the natural oak below, fitting the age and ...
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Miniature Oak Chest and Letter Carrier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI style miniature oak chest and letter carrier, from the Normandy region. The miniature chest is raised by elegant supports with a scallop...
Oak
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Mule Chest, English, Carved Oak, Coffer, William III, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique mule chest. An English, carved oak coffer, dating to the late 17th century, circa 1700. Superb chest, with striking William III craftsmanship and generous p...
Oak
Early 18th Century Oak Moulded Front Chest of Drawers from the Stuart Period
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak moulded front chest of drawers from the Stuart period, the rectangular top with a decorative carved frieze along the front and sides, with a combination of two...
Oak
ORIGINAL 1890 ARMY & NAVY C.S.L STAMPED CAMPAIGN OAK ZINC BOUND CHEST OF DRAWERs
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare solid Oak with Brass fittings and Zinc strapwork, Army & Navy C.S.L stamped office...
Oak
Chest of drawers with upper cabinet in Oak of Frisian style from the 1820
Located in Lejre, DK
Frisian-style oak chest of drawers with 2 doors and 5 drawers from around the 1820s. Measurements in cm: H:218 W:115.5 D:52
Oak
$1,832Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made by Hewetson, Milner & Thexton
Located in Crawley, GB
Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made By Hewetson, Milner & Thexton Ltd , with hinged lid and the base is fitted with one drawer , circa 1880 . Trading between 1839 and 1910 u...
Oak
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Arts & Crafts oak chests of drawers with iron handles.
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. An Arts and Crafts oak chest of drawers with hand-formed writhen iron handles and made from beautiful hand chosen quarter sawn wild grain oak.
Oak
Incredible Late 17th Century British Oak Charles II Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Outstanding 17th century English Charles II oak chest with drawers of varied sizes with bold geometric patterned paneled fronts, paneled sides, brass teardrop pulls, raised on carved...
Oak
Queen Anne Period Chest of Drawers of Walnut and Oak from England, Circa 1710
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English chest of drawers of walnut and oak from the Queen Anne period, circa 1710, featuring a moulded top of beautiful figured burl walnut, above a frieze of two short drawer...
Brass, Metal
Antique Danish Chest of Drawers in Oak, Made in Late 18th Century, Louis 16
Located in Odense, DK
This commode complementary the modern interior. A rare found that can be used for many decades.
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached oak chest from the 19th century, with three drawers, carved panels, brass hardware and fluted side posts. Created in France during the 19th century,...
Brass
Period Victorian Wellington Chest Blonde Oak
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Wellington Chest is Raised upon a Plinth Base. Having an Arrangement of 8 Oak Lined Drawers. Featuring Carved Corbels. This Chest Has a Typical Wellington Locking System. Histor...
Wood
Georgian Oak Chest on Chest of Drawers 1750 Antique Tallboy Country Farmhouse
Located in London, GB
A very rare and strikingly attractive early Georgian oak ‘Chest On Chest’ of drawers in wonderful seemingly all original antique condition. Most likely made in England during the rei...
Brass
False Art Deco “Semainier” with Doors in Solid Oak - France, 1920-25
Located in Girona, Girona
False Art Deco “semainier” with two doors (instead of drawers), structure in solid oak veneered with walnut, fluted uprights and feet in solid walnut. Oak interior. Nickel-plated bra...
Brass
$4,374Sale Price|30% Off
Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable solid oak with over sized brass fittings Military Campaign chest of drawers with mahogany lined & brown leather ...
Brass
$3,166Sale Price|20% Off
ANTIQUE 17TH CENTURY ENGLiSH OAK MEDIUM SIZED CHEST OF TWO OVER TWO DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1680 James II nicely carved chest of drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is ju...
Oak
English 1810s George III Period Geometric Front Oak Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period oak geometric front chest from the early 19th century, with five drawers, brass Chippendale style hardware and bracket feet. Created in England during th...
Brass
Antique French Tall Cabinet Faux Chest of Drawers Louis XIV Carved Oak c1880
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French carved oak tall cabinet faux chest of drawers Louis XIV style. ~Direct from France~ ~Highly carved 19th century French cabinet/chest in a tall, yet slender size, perf...
Oak
Antique English Chest on Chest of Drawers Jacobean Tudor Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
HARD-TO-FIND Antique English Oak 18th Century Jacobean Chest on Chest~~Chest of Drawers~~Late 18th to Early 19th Century A MUST HAVE~~gorgeous example of an English Jaco "chest on...
Oak
Early Two Part William and Mary Oak Chest on Turned Ball Feet, Circa 1680-1700
Located in Richmond, VA
Early Period William and Mary oak two part chest, with applied top moldings and turned ball front feet and stile rear feet.
Oak, Pine
Fine George IV Burr Oak Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Morel and Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine George IV burr oak chest of drawers in the manner of Morel and Seddon, of rectangular form with three tiers comprising four short and one disguised long drawer, on a plinth ba...
Oak
Bedsides Tables with Carved Drawers and Cabriole Legs, France
Located in Miami, FL
With its nice patina, its clean lines and its delicate décor, this French oak commode, circa 1890 will be a lovely addition to any room, whether used as a nightstand table or placed ...
Chestnut
English George III Period 1800s Oak Two Part Geometric Front Five Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III Period two part oak chest from the early 19th century, with geometric front, five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the reign of King George...
Brass
19th Century French Oak Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century French chest of drawers in oak, designed in the Louis Philippe style. The piece features a straightforward, symmetrical façade with generous storage capacity. The oak...
Wood
Antique English Chest of 7 Drawers Georgian Brass Lion Pulls Carved Oak 18th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite antique english oak 18th century Georgian era chest of drawers~~brass lion pulls with upper shelf and gallery~~pre-1800 A must have~~gorgeous example of an 18th century ...
Oak
Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield Oak Chest of Drawers With Iron Heart Escutcheons
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield oak chest of drawers with Iron heart escutcheons and handles in wonderful original condition. The quality is very high using beautifully figured quarter...
Iron
$4,811Sale Price|30% Off
circa 1720, 1740 Antque Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers Very Fine Decorative Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Dutch circa 1720-1740 hand made chest of drawers. A very decorative and well made chest of drawers which is 280-300 years ...
Oak
Rare 17th Century Oak Coffer / Trunk / Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 17th century oak coffer / Trunk
Pine
Antique 18th-Century English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful antique 18th-century English oak chest of drawers with original details. This stunning antique English chest, crafted from oak in the 18th century, mak...
Wood
Vintage English Georgian Style Oak Gentleman’s Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage English Georgian-style chest of drawers, masterfully crafted with richly figured hardwood and distinguished by its elegant architectural form. Beautifully carv...
Wood
$2,911Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Large 18th Century Continental Oak & Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Large 18th Century Continental Oak and Walnut Serpentine Crossbanded Commode / Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality This exceptional large 18th-century continental commode is cra...
Wood
English Style Oak and Walnut Veneer Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
English-style chest of drawers in solid oak and walnut veneer, mounted on a fir frame, dating from the 19th century. Sold as is, with some missing parts (all restorations possible u...
Walnut
Antique Oak 18 Drawer Index Cabinet, Victorian Style, England, 1920
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique Oak 18 Drawer Index Cabinet is a stunning piece of Victorian style furniture made in the early 1900s in the United Kingdom. With its original craftsmanship and unique de...
Wood
Beautiful early 18th century English oak cabinet/chest on stand/highboy
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this beautiful, charming early 18th century English oak cabinet/chest on stand/highboy. This beautiful English oak chest of drawers, also called chest on stand/highboy, is p...
Wood
English Oak Three-Drawer Jacobean Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English oak Jacobean graduated three-drawer chest with original brasses, carved geometrical motif and terminating on a molded edge with original block feet. Secondary wood consist of...
1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-chest! Antique chest-on-chest, english georgian period, oak, cornice, 8 drawers, 1700s, 18th centur...
Wood
Antique Louis XV-Style Chest of Drawers in Carved Oak with Quartzite Top
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
The Roseroot is an antique Louis XV-style chest of drawers in carved oak, a tall, narrow case raised on shell-carved cabriole legs. The front is built of six serpentine drawers carve...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers With Ornate Brass Hardware
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 19th-century Dutch bombe chest of drawers showcases the rich craftsmanship and sculptural form characteristic of Continental European design. Handcrafted from solid oak...
Wood
19th Century English Jacobean Style Walnut and Oak Two Part Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome 19th century English Jacobean style chest of drawers. Finely carved cabinet drawers with brass handles with small gargoyle faces that open up three cabinets. Raised on can...
Walnut
A Fine Bur Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers The chest has can unusual combinatio
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Fine Bur Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers The chest has can unusual combination of drawers, 2 small on each side of a small Cupboard with 3 Long drawers below. The chest has superb...
Walnut
English antique chest of drawers, 1780
Located in MILL, NL
English antique chest of drawers, 1780 English chest of drawers / commode Made from solid oak. Georgian period, c. 1780.
Oak
Two Part English Campaign Chest , 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Two Part English Campaign Chest , 19th Century, oak, the top having central butlers desk opening to hidden compartment, set over three drawers, 19th century – perfect proportions at ...
Metal
An Attractive Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers and Supper Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Attractive Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers and Supper Table This Attractive Bachelor’s Chest has four long graduated drawers and the additional advantage of a fold over top to make a...
Oak
English Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted bowfront oak chest of drawers. 1820
Oak
Late 18th Century Brass-Bound Campaign Chest on Stand With Engraved Plaque
Located in Houston, TX
A wonderfully authentic late 18th to early 19th century English brass-bound campaign chest raised on a later custom stand, retaining its original engraved brass plaque reading “Capt....
Brass
English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C line decorated bowfront oak chest of drawers with turned columns. 1830
Oak
Late 18th Century Liège Baroque Galbée Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial Liège Baroque galbée chest of drawers from the late 18th century. Régence/Louis XV style. Crafted from solid oak, moulded and subtly carved. An oak body, curved on thre...
Oak
East Anglian Graduated Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A vernacular East Anglian oak chest of three graduated drawers with reeded edge top, rounded dividers between drawers, finely etched brass drawer hardware and very unusual high brack...
Oak
19th Century Gray Danish Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Danish Empire small chest of three drawers or nightstand, crafted in oak. The case has a gentle bow front that gives the piece a graceful and refined look in a compact s...
Oak, Paint
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C painted and decorated pine/oak chest of drawers. 1820
Oak, Pine
English 19th century Chest of Drawers with carved front
Located in MILL, NL
Great looking Original English chest of drawers. Standing on base with 2 extra drawers. Made in the 19th century. Inspired by earlier (ebony) furniture from the 17th century. Made o...
Oak
Early 19th Century Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
An elegant Northern European chest of drawers in the Gustavian style, dating to approximately 1800. This refined piece is a fine example of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-cent...
Oak
A Stately (48 Inch) George III 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A stately George III figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers. Attributed to the workshop or circle of Thomas Chippendale England, circa 1760. Of exceptional scale and elegant ...
Brass
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1825
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1825 A refined early 19th-century English chest of drawers, crafted circa 1825. The piece is constructed with a solid oak...
Mahogany, Oak
Elegante ausdrucksstarke frühe Biedermeier Kommode mit Geheimschublade, 1810
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Hessian Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1810. Walnut veneer on an oak carcass. The three-drawer body is flanked by ebonized half-columns with gilded bases and capitals. Raised on...
Oak, Walnut
A George III 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine George III Serpentine Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers English, circa 1760–1770 A superb and highly original 18th century serpentine mahogany chest of drawers of exceptio...
Brass
Late 18th Century Small Danish Rococo Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th century small Danish Rococo chest of three drawers, crafted in oak. The chest features a graceful curved Rococo front and is raised on cabriolet feet, giving the piece a re...
Brass
18th Century Italian Curvy Serpentine Chest with Exceptional Marquetry and Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian serpentine commode with exquisite marquetry and inlay designs from the 18th century.
Chestnut, Oak
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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