Gothic Chest with linenfold panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
GOTHIC CHEST WITH LINENFOLD PANELS ORIGIN : ILE DE FRANCE PERIOD : CIRCA 1500 Height : 78 cm
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Storage Chest
Wood, Walnut
Gothic Chest with linenfold panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
GOTHIC CHEST WITH LINENFOLD PANELS ORIGIN : ILE DE FRANCE PERIOD : CIRCA 1500 Height : 78 cm
Wood, Walnut
Chest Dated 1624 - Haute Savoie
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb walnut chest from the Renaissance period dated 1624 from the Haute Savoie region Very
Walnut
Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique German open chest/box in black from approximate 1860 presumably for the storage of music
Wood, Oak
18th Century German Baroque Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original German baroque round-lidded chest from the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood and richly
Wrought Iron
Spanish Chest with Arcade design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SPANISH CHEST WITH ARCADE DESIGN ORIGIN: SPAIN PERIOD: LATE 15TH – EARLY 16TH CENTURY DIMENSIONS
Wood, Chestnut
Small Colonial Chest - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little colonial chest from the 18th century Very beautiful little chest with very
Chestnut
Primitive Travail Populaire Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century French chest that doubles as a versatile bench. Adorned with intricate detailing and
Wood
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest with Panelled Front and Sides Two with Brass Handles and a Lift up
Brass
17th Century Oak Marriage Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality mid 17th century oak marriage chest, having a three panel top with
Oak
Grain Painted Blanket Chest, Pennsylvania
Located in Savannah, GA
A grain painted blanket chest, Pennsylvania circa 1850. 31 ¾ inches wide by 17 ¾ inches deep by 23
Wood, Paint
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a massive blanket chest or storage coffer, place a
Iron
French Blanket Chest circa 1830
Located in Denton, TX
Rustic country French coffer used for storage of linens and blankets. Beautiful French oak with
Iron
$1,701Sale Price|20% Off
Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
This 18th-century antique chest, probably from Northern Europe or a Dutch colony, is made of elm
Brass
Swat Valley Hand Painted Chest
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful hand painted swat valley chest. The colors are great on this piece. There is a sliding
Wood
Antique English 17th Century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest Blank Chest Trunk, C.1660
Located in London, GB
A Jacobean oak mule chest Antique English 17th century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest circa 1660 A
Oak
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand
Pine, Paint
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with battened edge over two over three drawers with brass handles. Bracket feet.
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th Century Mahogany Collectors chest with low gallery to the top and four drawers with knob
Mahogany
Rustic Farmhouse Antique 18th Century Oak Chest
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Antique 18th-century oak chest from the Netherlands. The chest has a weathered and distinctive
Oak
Swat Valley Hand Carved Chest
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A great vintage hand carved chest from the Swat Valley. This turn of the century piece has carved
Wood
19th-century camphor wood antique campaign chest
Located in MILL, NL
19th-century camphor wood antique campaign chest Original English campaign/military chest. Made
Brass
Vintage Boho Knotty Pine Blanket Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate the beauty of rustic craftsmanship with this charming Vintage Knotty Pine Blanket Chest
Metal
Early 18th Century Brazil Colonial Chest
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Early 18th-Century Brazilian Colonial Chest - A Rare and Authentic Masterpiece A striking example
Wrought Iron
Rustic Rural Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century rustic wooden chest exudes rustic charm with its timeworn patina and sturdy
Wood
Rural Primitive Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
history, making it a truly unique piece. The chest offers a spacious storage compartment, perfect for
Wood
Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest - Circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare Italian Renaissance chest from the end of the 16th century/beginning of the 17th
Walnut
Farmhouse Antique Wood Trunk Blanket Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Trunk Farmhouse Rustic storage blanket chest Fabulous hardware 19 h x 59.13 w x 20.25
Brass
$2,195
Georgian Chest On Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice nine drawer Chippendale Georgian Chest on Chest with a dental mold cornice. This piece
Mahogany
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood
Fir
17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chest
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This 17th-century Spanish carved walnut chest is an exquisite example of Baroque furniture
Walnut
Large 18th Century Provincial oak Chest, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
decorative and functional — ideal for use as a blanket chest, coffee table, or statement storage piece in a
Wrought Iron
Blanket Chest - Red Floral Painted 1800
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Chest dated 1800 Technical information: Period: Dated 1800 Origin: Alpine / Central
Fir
18th Century Catalan Chest With Small Door
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb early 18th century Catalan in chopo (poplar) chest Very beautiful chest that stands out by
Wood
Gothic Period Oak Chest 15 Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
exceptional late 15th century/early 16th century carved oak Gothic period chest from Northern of
Oak
George III Period Mahogany Silver Chest
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A solid mahogany silver chest with large brass lifting bales on the sides and standing on
Brass
American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820
Located in Savannah, GA
A Federal painted blanket chest, circa 1820. 48 inches wide by 20 ½ inches deep by 26 ½ inches
Wood
Painted Alpine Blanket Chest - Europe circa 1790
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean Painted Chest Technical information: Period: second half of the 18th century Origin
Fir
English Chinoiserie Painted Pine Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
An English pine chest with painted chinoiserie decoration added in the mid 19th century.
Wood
18th Century carved oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality early 18th Century carved oak mule chest, having a four panel hinged top opens
Oak
Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest - 16th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare Italian Renaissance chest from the end of the 16th century in walnut Very
Walnut
Red Painted Dower Chest, circa 1800
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Nice painted pine OG bracket foot dower chest or blanket chest with original red paint. Two nice
Pine
Antique Wooden Chest, Scandinavia, c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique wooden chest from the 1700s. Crafted in solid wood with original iron fittings and a
Pine
Antique Weapon Chest, Scandinavia, c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique weapon chest from the 1700s. Crafted in solid wood with original iron fittings and a
Pine
17th Century Jacobean Oak Blanket Chest
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 17th Century, this Jacobean blanket chest was handcrafted from oak. The wood has a warm
Oak
18th century Dutch chest of drawers
Located in MADRID, ES
Dutch chest of drawers from the 18th century with its original patina and three bombé drawers with
Wood
Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
An Irish carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid-eighteenth century
Mahogany
Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
circa 1900-1910 English Edwardian blanket chest from England. The top is paneled, and follows down
Oak
Large Rustic Farmhouse Romantic Folk Art Bridal Chest
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
but also offers ample storage space. The chest has been fully checked and professionally restored
Pine, Paint
Hand-Painted Wooden Chest on a Custom-Made Stand
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 19th century English storage chest hand-painted with a decorative lion crest sits on a custom
Wood
Small Indian Spice Chest - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little spice chest in teak from the 19th century from India Beautiful carving work on its
Teak
Large Green Painted Danish Folk Chest
Located in London, GB
stunning forest green with a delicate white and purple floral design, this chest is a truly beautiful piece
Wood, Paint
19th Century Camphor Wood Marine / Campaign Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb small navy chest or called campaign chest from the 19 century in camphor wood English navy
Wood
Irish Georgian Mahogany Blanket Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular hinged top with molded edge over a conforming case with deep well over a long drawer. The base with two drawers over a central carved scallop shell , raised on cab...
Mahogany
1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1822 Painted Tyrolean Chest Measurements: H. 52 cm – W. 125 cm – D. 60 cm Period: 1822 Origin
Fir
George II Chinoiserie Chest, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a George II/George III Chest or Trunk that retains its original red Japanned surface. The
Brass
Large/Oversized Camphor MilitaryCampaign Trunk/Chest/Box
Located in Folkestone, GB
dimensions for a coffee table. This Fine quality 19th century chest is constructed of beautiful pale
Wood
Antique Eastern European Natural Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming and functional antique circa 1900 Eastern European natural pine blanket chest. Beautiful
Pine
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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