19th Century French Studded Leather Dome Top Chest
Located in Southampton, GB
A large Studded Leather Dome Top Chest. Original studdded decorative motif and brass banding. We
19th Century French Antique Storage Chest
Brass
19th Century French Studded Leather Dome Top Chest
Located in Southampton, GB
A large Studded Leather Dome Top Chest. Original studdded decorative motif and brass banding. We
Brass
Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Located in Delft, NL
Large Dutch Oak blanket chest, ca 1700 Dutch oak blanket chest from the late 17th Century/early
Oak
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chippendale Softwood Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
hinges. The chest is designed with two lower drawers, providing additional storage space. Its simple yet
Softwood
Charles II Oak Panel Coffer Chest Circa 1680
Located in Norwich, GB
lid closes fully, but the clasp naturally rests slightly above the iron lock plate when the chest is
Iron
Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest Item Code: 1268A A handsome antique chest on chest in richly
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Automobile Trunk Chest
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton automobile trunk. With fully stamped Louis Vuitton and L.V brass locks and catches. The interior with its original canvas and Louis Vuitton l...
Brass
Wooden Chest Carved with Two Crenellated Towers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
WOODEN CHEST CARVED WITH TWO CRENELLATED TOWERS ORIGIN: SOUTH WEST OF FRANCE PERIOD: 16th
Chestnut
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1854
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, or Franconia to be precise. The chest is painted in a
Pine, Paint
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
Mahogany
Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Early 19th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Technical information: Period: circa 1800 Origin
Fir
Vintage Rustic Norwegian Hand Painted Blanket Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Rustic blanket chest. Beautiful hand painted detail in a large scale chest
Paint
19th Century American Six Board Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century American pine blanket chest made from six boards. The color is a brick reddish
Pine
Important Travel Chest with a Domed Top
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT TRAVEL CHEST WITH A DOMED TOP ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIOD : 16th CENTURY Height : 72 cm
Walnut
Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive Antique Chest-On-Chest with handsome wood and great traditional form. The
Mahogany
18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original 18th century wooden chest with black lacquer. Edges with iron band, lid covered with iron
Iron
Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron. Europe, 19th Century. A very decorative antique
Wicker
16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
The relief of folded cloths was common in the Gothic furniture, coming from Flanders in the 15th century and used in Spain in a common way well into the 16th century, although 17th c...
Metal
$1,151Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Little Chest or Coffer Teak, English
Located in Labrit, Landes
English coffer or chest made in the 19th century probably in India. The many brass parts give this
Brass
Antique Shipwright’s Tool Chest, English, Ebonised, Workman’s Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
chest exudes industrial charm and would make a striking coffee table or storage piece in a contemporary
Pine
19th Century Antique Dutch Teak Blanket Chest, The Netherlands
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Netherlands / 19th century / Blanket Chest / Teak / Vernacular Dutch / Antique A robust and
Metal
Large Early Baroque Alpine Architecturally Inlaid Coffer/Chest
Located in Troy, NY
Large Early Baroque Alpine Architecturally Inlaid Coffer/Chest, the front featuring two arched
Pine, Fruitwood
Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century oak blanket chest from England. The chest has a quadruple paneled top with molded
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware
Pine
Antique Chinoiserie Camphor Wood Chest with Carvings, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood
Fruitwood
Mid 19th Century baroque revival oak dome top chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century baroque revival oak dome top chest circa 1840. Fine quality dome top trunk which
Steel
A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection
Wrought Iron
17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany
Located in North Miami, FL
17th century Portuguese cutlery chest made in mahogany. The chest sits on finely turned legs
Brass
Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Chest On Chest with classic elegant Georgian lines. The upper chest with a carved cornice with
Brass
Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland With its characteristic shape and
Pine
17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
Located in London, GB
A 17th century coffer constructed from richly patinated oak timber. Charming traditional carvings adorn the front panels, with numerous characterful ironwork repairs throughout. Engl...
Oak
Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This massive 19th century, antique wheeled dowry chest is stunning. Constructed of solid teak and
Teak
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
chest on chest, offering excellent storage, refined proportions, and timeless Georgian character, ideal
Walnut
Honey-Colored Carved Oriental Chest in Chinoiserie Style, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Honey Coloured Carved Oriental Chest This is a Beautiful Carved Chest it is made from
Fruitwood
Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A small 19th century French studded and cloth-bound chest. Covered in the original green and white
Pine
Burgalesan Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Baroque Burgalesan Walnut and Iron Rectangular Spanish Blanket Chest Rectangular chest
Iron
Petite Carved Camphor Wood Chest, Chinoiserie Style, Antique, 1920s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Petite Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Little Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for
Fruitwood
Rustic Oak paneled Trunk or chest, France 18th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
everyday use in a household where storage pieces were both practical necessities and expressions of local
Oak
Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The shape of this chest, rectangular with flat top, is also the usual in this type of furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest
Located in London, GB
internal storage for either fire tools or cooking salt.
Chestnut
1850 Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest, originally it was used to contain the trousseau that the
Walnut
Georgian Oak Chest-on-Chest, c.1780
Located in Savannah, GA
Georgian bleached oak chest-on-chest, circa 1780. Upper and lower chest each with two graduated
Oak
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing untouched 19thc original paint decorated blanket chest is a small scale
Pine
Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina. "Shanxi" China 1780-1820.
Metal
Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese woven bamboo chests in a two-tone finish, showcasing the texture and craftsmanship of
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century European Hand Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
great piece with functional storage, perfect for storing blankets in a guest bedroom or family room
Metal
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest on Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood
Fruitwood
18th Century Dutch Colonial VOC Coffer or Chest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Dutch Colonial VOC coffer or chest. Striking Dutch design from the 18th
Amboyna
18th c. Burled Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A statuesque 18th century chest on chest in burled walnut with glorious color, featuring canted and
Walnut
$5,265
Campaign Chest
Located in Los angeles, CA
Campaign Chest
Brass, Steel
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a
Brass
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest This a good and interesting piece, the box has been
18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest
Located in London, GB
An atypical 18th century pine chest of moulded, serpentine form with forged iron hardware
Velvet
18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
added storage as a blanket chest.
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and
Oak
Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A fairly large painted bridal chest from southern Germany. The chest has a very rustic appearance
Pine, Paint
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
chest at the foot of a bed, a dramatic entry hall piece, or a handsome storage trunk in a living room or
Walnut
Gothic chest with decorated front late 18th century
Located in Diest, BE
An antique Gothic French chest with a carved wood exterior and metal hardware.
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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