English Campaign Chest in Cuban Mahogany with Brass Hardware
Located in Kastrup, DK
carrying handles, emphasizing the piece’s original purpose as a transportable storage chest. Brass
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Storage Chest
Brass
English Campaign Chest in Cuban Mahogany with Brass Hardware
Located in Kastrup, DK
carrying handles, emphasizing the piece’s original purpose as a transportable storage chest. Brass
Brass
$5,731Sale Price|20% Off
Antique early 18th century English warm brown chest or trunk with rich carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
—whether as a functional storage chest or as a distinguished presence in any interior.
Oak
Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
a storage chest for textiles or documents. Timeless in character, this tansu resonates with today’s
Wood
Very large 16th-century rustic oak chest/ coffee table/ sideboard
Located in Harderwijk, NL
as a coffee table, TV stand, hallway furniture, or toy/storage chest. Large, heavy, impressive, and
Wood, Oak
17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
-century wedding chest can be used functionally as a small storage chest for a bedroom or bathroom or
Metal, Wrought Iron
$1,097Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
decorative storage chest adding rustic character and historical charm to any interior. Dimension: Height
Oak
An 18th C Dutch Japanned Chinoiserie Chest
Located in London, GB
century. This versatile piece is ideal for use as a small storage chest, a side table, or a decorative
Brass
Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house napkin drawer cabinet. An English, burr walnut dining room storage
Walnut
Antique hand-painted chest, floral decoration on a red background, 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
for antique enthusiasts or as a distinctive decorative piece, this chest offers both storage space and
Wood
Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare storage chest with a beautifully sectioned interior, likely used as a writing slope or
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Savoy Hand Carved Chest Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
it for a short term or long term storage chest, blankets, bedding and pillows chest, or somewhere to
Iron
English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests
Located in Tarry Town, NY
, storage chests, or decorative accents, they will bring a touch of classic elegance and charm to your home.
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
handcrafted origins. A commanding piece with enduring character—ideal as a statement storage chest, bedroom
Brass
$8,835Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
everyday use – as a storage chest, statement piece, or heirloom. Pieces like this were originally made for
Steel
$11,192Sale Price|20% Off
Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
— and highly desirable — the chest still retains its original key, a rarity for 17th-century storage
Steel
Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
Pine
Early 20th Century Japanese Choba Tansu Chest with Original Iron Hardware
Located in Berlin, DE
cabinet, storage chest, or decorative accent piece. With its authentic hardware and aged wood surface
Metal
$10,992Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest
Steel
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk
Located in Astoria, NY
its antique charm. Sturdy and versatile, it may serve as a storage chest, blanket trunk, or adapt as a
Iron
Dovetailed Painted Antique 19th Century Hope Chest Trunk Storage
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Dovetailed Painted Antique 19th Century Hope Chest Trunk Storage
Pine
A French Charles X Inlaid Rosewood, Marble Top Commode, C. 1850.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Alternatively, use in the bedroom as a refined dresser or storage chest for a jewelry / watch collection, with
Marble
Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
-century storage chest is a striking piece that blends function with artistry. The exterior features
Softwood
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of
Iron
Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
rich, bearing signs of use consistent with its age and original function as a secure storage chest. The
Brass, Iron
Early Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Storage Cabinet, 1850, UK
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
is a greatly favoured piece because of the great amount of storage it gives The chest stands on
Mahogany
Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Lined Storage Trunk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and bound iron storage trunk, dating to the
Iron
Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 30" in width, 16" in depth and stands 17.5" tall.
Metal
Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 34.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 23" tall.
Metal
Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest. Intricately hand
Oak
Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique painted grain storage trunk or chest, circa 1840s. Made from poplar with beautiful red
Poplar
17th Century French Oak Storage Trunk or linen chest with Exceptional Character
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A remarkable survivor from 17th‑century France, this oak linen chest. It embodies the strength
Oak
$800Sale Price|46% Off
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one
Wood, Cedar
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the
Other
Antique c1880s Dovetail Joints Double Lid Bench Shape Hope Chest Box Storage
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique c1880s Dovetail Joints Double Lid Bench Shape Hope Chest Box Storage
Maple, Cherry
Antique English Trunk Chest Blanket Box Storage Coffer Oak c. 1900s-1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Trunk, Chest, Blanket Box, Coffer, or Coffee Table with Lift-Top Storage
Oak
Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Cast Iron, Storage Trunk, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and cast iron storage trunk, dating to the mid
Iron
Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 29" in width, 16" in depth and stands 20" tall.
Metal
Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
that hints at its original purpose as a travel or storage chest for valuables. Reflecting the charm of
Brass
1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1860's Italian hand painted storage trunk or chest depicting Cherubs Please note the delivery
Pine
Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine Georgian period mule chest, offering generous storage and country house appeal
Brass
$720Sale Price|20% Off
A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
storage chest. ✔ **Rare Collectible** – A highly sought-after piece for enthusiasts of Scandinavian
Iron
$2,893Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers Timeless Storage
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – a striking piece showcasing
Wood
18th-Century Immigrant Coffer: Swedish Craftsmanship in the New World
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
dedication to longevity. The coffer’s generous proportions suggest it was not only a storage chest but also
Wrought Iron
Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
storage chest.
Elm
Victorian Walnut 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest, Antique Storage, 1890, UK
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers This is an unusual piece of Victorian Furniture it
Walnut
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). The case is made of sugi
Iron
Storage Bench Decorated with Elephants
Located in Kastrup, DK
Artistic storage bench, naïve and charming in its design. Shape of elephants in amber lacquer
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...
Cedar
Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early Meiji period Sendai Isho-dansi chest from circa 1860-1880 with eight drawers, petite door
Iron
$4,875
Collectors Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic black painted wooden English 19th-century collector's chest featuring two columns of seven
Wood
$2,875
Painted Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large camphor wood silver chest embodies a robust charm, with its deep mahogany stain and
Wood
19th Century American Dome Top Travel Storage Trunk, Refurbished
Located in Germantown, MD
This antique dome-top trunk, commonly referred to as a camelback or humpback chest, features
Metal, Tin
$6,500
Medieval Oak Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
originally a grain chest, and now an attractive feature piece also useful for storage. Probably circa 1500.
Oak
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
American Antique Oak hall tree with storage bench 1900s Antique victorian beveled mirror entry
Oak
$1,200
Rustic Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 18th Century Brick red painted chest. Wood rustic with strap hinges on faded bracket feet
Wood
$1,775
Antique Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique pine blanket chest dated 1763 on the back. The rectangular top with beveled trim opens
Wood, Pine
19thc Blanket Chest ( Dower Chest ) With Two Drawers Below
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface blanket chest from Pennsylvania.The entire chest is dovetailed case and
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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