Wonderful Empire Style Chest of Drawers in Oak and Brass The Netherlands 1820s
Located in Meer, VAN
A wonderful antique Empire style chest of drawers in solid oak and patinated brass. The Netherlands, 1820s - 1830s. Rooted in the architectural language of the Empire period, this w...
Brass
STUNNING ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 POLLARD BURR BURL OAK LARGE TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Circa 1900 Pollard Burr Oak Tallboy Chest of Drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is ...
Oak
Antique Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Oak, Late 18th Century, Europe
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
Oak
$7,223Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banker's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy in Aesthetic Period taste by Maple & Co, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Exceptional craftsman...
Oak
Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers Late 17th/Early 18th Century. Great color patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers Late 17th/Early 18th Century. Great piece in both traditional and contemporary settings. Height 35 x width 44 1/4 x depth 21 3/4 inches. Would look...
Oak
1700's Antique English, Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest
Located in Austin, TX
1700's Antique English, Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest!! Gorgeous Rare Antique Chest-on-Chest, English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, 1700s, 18t...
Oak
Late 18th Century Blue Painted Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls. It has been given an exceptional new professional aqua blue layered...
Brass
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak geometric front four-drawer chests from the 19th century with ebonized pulls and turned feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this exquisite pair of...
Wood, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts flat file or five-drawer chest of drawers with pull out writing desk In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful carved solid quarte...
Oak
Antique hand crafted en carved chest of drawers in oak, ca. 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800 / chest of drawers / oak, copper / Antique A French chest of drawers with three spacious drawers and very nice patina. Hand crafted in France around 1800 in oak with ...
Copper
Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
Brass
Antique 18th Century William & Mary Oak Geometric Mule Chest of Drawers 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A good & unusual antique early 18th century William & Mary geometric oak chest with a lift up coffer top, circa 1700. The chest unusually having a lift up lid with hand-forged iron s...
Oak
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
Brass
English Oak Georgian Period Geometric Front Five-Drawer Chest, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak Georgian period geometric front five-drawer chest from the early 19th century, with heart motifs and ornate hardware. Born in England during the early years of the 19t...
Brass
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Wood Drawer Knobs
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage 4 drawer chest of drawers in very good condition. Chest has been refinished at some point. Solid wood, yet unbelievable light weight. Measurement are 36"W x 17.5"D x 30....
Oak
English Oak Early 19th Century Six-Drawer Chest with Geometric Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English oak chest of drawers from the late 18th-early 19th century features a rectangular top with beautiful dovetailing. The chest is adorned with an exquisite geometric front,...
Brass
Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Table with Pierced Hearts
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts three drawer dressing table with pierced heart, swivel beveled mirror and stylised copper handles and escutcheons. Wash stand has Sold.
Oak
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
$4,470Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest on stand, an English, Early Georgian, oak chest of drawers dating to the early 18th century, circa 1720. Broad and deep chest of pleasing proportions Sol...
Oak
English Georgian Period 1800s Oak Chest with Four Drawers and Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period oak chest from the early 19th century, with four drawers and carved motifs. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this oak chest f...
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Dresser Commode C 1920's
Located in Long Branch, NJ
The bronze mounts are very nice and crisp and the marble top is a very nice color and in great shape! The commode has three drawers with lots of storage and has nice oak secondary wo...
Walnut
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
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
$6,051Sale 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
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
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
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
$1,777Sale 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Antique French Tall Cabinet Faux Chest of Drawers Louis XIV Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, 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
Character Rich Mid-17th Century Charles II Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful very old English mid-17th century chest of drawers with geometrically shaped fronts to the drawers and wonderful two panel sections to the ends and back. Later pulls. On ...
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
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
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
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
Rare 17th Century Oak Coffer / Trunk / Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 17th century oak coffer / Trunk
Pine
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
$2,822Sale 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
English 18th Century Oak Jacobean Chest with 5 Drawers and Bracket feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 18th Century Oak Jacobean Chest with 5 Drawers and Bracket Feet
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
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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