Early 19th Century Grain Painted Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th Century New England grain painted pine blanket chest with original whimsical
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Storage Chest
Poplar, Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Grain Painted Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th Century New England grain painted pine blanket chest with original whimsical
Poplar, Pine, Paint
Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century 93 x 214 x 74 cm Rectangular shaped chest, in walnut wood
Wood
18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century oak blanket chest from England. the top has three panels, surrounded by a frame
Oak
19th-century Chip-carved Folk Art Pine Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
14.5"h, the chest was presumably utilized as a storage coffer or a tabletop dowry chest for textiles
Pine
Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large navy chest oe campaign chest from the beginning of the 20th century in camphor wood
Fruitwood
16th Century Gothic Carved Oak Chest, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / Chest / oak / Gothic A remarkable French Gothic oak chest dating from the
Oak
19th Century Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine blanket chest with traces of blue-green and grain paint as well as original gilt
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century Lacquered Sicilian Noble Blanket Chest
Located in Catania, Sicilia
character expected of a true 1700s heirloom. This chest is not merely a storage piece but a significant
Poplar
French Neo‑Renaissance Oak Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
chest brings together the drama, symbolism, and sculptural craftsmanship that defined the revival styles
Oak
19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Original painted country chest dated 1837. The chest also has painted initials KND where the D
Pine
Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century quality oak mule chest having a quality moulded panelled lift up top opening
Oak
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oakwood Original lock and key This beautiful and robust chest stands on square feet ending in
Wood, Walnut
Walnut And Burl Walnut Chest - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare walnut and burl walnut chest from the first part of the 18th century. Superb work
Walnut
Antique Solid Wood Chest with Turned Columns, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
and traditional construction, this chest combines practical storage with a bold, timeless aesthetic
Wrought Iron
$19,773Sale Price|25% Off
XVI Century, Italian Renaissance Wood Chest
Located in IT
XVI Century, Italian Renaissance wood chest. This important noble chest of the Tuscan
Nutwood
Cottage Size Green Man Carved Oak Mule Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cottage Size Green Man Carved Oak Mule Chest This is a beautifully carved Mule Chest with the
Oak
19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
1850 19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware
Pine
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Cassone or Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century Italian Rennaissance style Baroque cassone, or marriage chest, made of solid
Walnut
Early 20th century American steamer fitted chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century american steamer fitted chest circa 1915. We are pleased to offer this example
Oak, Pine
$2,450Sale Price|49% Off
English Art & Crafts Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
English Arts & Crafts oak blanket chest with hand painted Art Nouveau flowers.
Oak
Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A fine and exuberantly carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid
Mahogany
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
Fine 18th Century Baroque Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century baroque chinoiserie chest, circa 1750, Sweden. The chest is wrapped in canvas
Canvas, Pine
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th Century antique panelled oak coffer/chest with three panels to the front, two panels
Oak
18th Century Irish Mahogany Blanket Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Irish mahogany blanket chest supported over heavily carved acanthus stand with two
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
Brass
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
This antique George III chest-on-chest was hand-crafted in the 19th Century from mahogany wood with
Brass
Antique Queen Anne Quality Oak Box Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Queen Anne quality oak box chest having a quality oak lift up top with a moulded edge
Oak
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England
Oak
19th Century Burmese Lacquered Wooden Buddhist Trunk or Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
patinated storage trunk or blanket chest has a removable lid and was made for storing manuscripts and
Wood, Paint
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Decorated Sea Chest, second half 19th Century, a large six board
Wood
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Item Code: S27-732 Circa: 1780 A fine George III mahogany chest
Mahogany
18th Century Oak Mule Chest with Starburst Inlay
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A fine quality mule chest with checkered inlay and marquetry sunbursts. The three fielded panels
Oak
Anglo-Indian Painted Teak Iron-Bound Merchant's Chest
Located in New York, NY
Wooden chest mounted with thick iron banding for strength and decoration; with carrying handles to
Iron
1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest in Spruce Wood – Dated 1826 Wood Type: Spruce wood Period: Early 19th
Fir
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest
Located in Sacramento, CA
Late 19th century Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with rattan top. These chests were often used
Wood
19th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved oak blanket chest from England. The top has three panels, following down
Oak
19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest
Pine, Paint
Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine strongbox circa 1840. Good quality rustic swedish pine strong box, painted in black with original metal strap work. Flat top which makes i...
Iron
Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular chest with base and lid with moldings and iron fittings and corners in forge metal on a
Iron
18th Century Spanish Studded Leather Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good Spanish 18th century studded leather chest, the domed lit with Arabesque design stud work
Brass
Gothic Oak Chest, 16th Century, Paneled Lid, Netherlands
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gothic oak chest from 16th century with paneled lid and 4 linenfold panels in the front, circa 1500
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Country Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century rustic American chest or floor trunk. Can be used for storage or coffee table. Place
Wood
Oak Panneled Chest With Inlays - 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 17th century oak panneled chest composed of 3 molded panels Very beautiful rare chest our
Oak
18th Century Dutch Baroque Style Pine Mule Blanket Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
escutcheon. The chest retains iron strap hinges and opens to a generous storage interior with a side lidded
Iron
Italian Original Large Hand Painted Cassone or Marriage Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
and lends its good size to be and “end-of bed” piece with plenty of storage This large Chest is 32
Pine
Early 20th C. Royal Dutch Brass Inlaid Coat of Arms Teak Large Storage Coffer
Located in Germantown, MD
A large early 20th Century Royal Dutch Brass Inlaid Coat of Arms Teak Storage Coffer. Recently
Brass
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest circa 1807. During our travels around
Pine, Paint
Decorative hand-painted antique Austrian bridal chest with character
Located in Harderwijk, NL
How lovely is this beautiful antique chest? This chest has a charming subtle size and can easily be
Wood
Antique Georgian Period Dovetailed Oak Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
, including as an end of bed blanket chest, coffee table, clothing storage trunk, end table, and more
Brass, Iron
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
table and storage unit or use as blanket chest or bench at the foot of a bed. Stand dimensions: 33.75
Wood
Chest. Wood, iron, marquetry. Italian school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest. Wood, iron, marquetry. Italian school, 16th century. It has faults. A rectangular chest
Other, Iron
$2,800Sale Price|26% Off
Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
A handsome, well-aged George III trunk, late 18th century. The chest is comprised of mahogany wood
Brass
$15,069
A Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with
Brass
English Renaissance 17th Century Solid Oak Chest Trunk
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Renaissance 17th Century Solid Oak Chest Trunk Spectacular period Renaissance oak chest
Iron
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1840
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, specifically from the Franconian Alb. The chest is
Pine, Paint
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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