Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Storage Chest
Iron
Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides
Iron
Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
present as a fine pair of desktop storage chests These antique specimen chests offer excellent form and
Mahogany, Cedar
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique William and Mary One Drawer Blanket Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A lovely William and Mary one drawer blanket chest with unusually well laid out double arch molding
Brass
English 19th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English 19th century towering chest-on-chest in the Georgian style, circa 1850, the case is built
Brass
18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest / Trunk
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional painted bridal chest from southern Germany, specifically from Thalmaessing in Central
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its
Oak
Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Painted Swedish folk art chest, dating from 1845. The chest is painted a warm oxblood red and
Pine, Paint
Wedding Chest, Salamanca Area, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wedding chest. Wood, textile, metal, polychrome. Salamanca, Spain, 17th century. Area of
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest with Porcelain Knobs
Located in Mckinney, TX
is still present, a nod to its rich history. This large, strong chest provides wonderful storage
Porcelain, Pine
19th Century Spanish Baroque Hand Carved Chest Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
Nice 19th century chest in brown chestnut. Hand carved facade panel with heads decorations. Plinth
Iron
Late 18th Century Spanish Provincial Painted Chest with Moorish Influence
Located in Seaford, GB
provincial painted chest works equally well as both a functional storage piece and a decorative object. Its
Pine
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, having a total of seven graduated
Mahogany
Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Spanish Gothic Cathedral Chest, Circa 1600, decorated with Gothic motifs and a central cross. Built
Oak
18th Century Georgian Paint Decorated and Marbleized Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handsome mid-18th century George II pine blanket chest with outstanding detailing. Overall the
Pine
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany 3-Drawer Mule Chest c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Continental Chippendale mule chest features mahogany construction with carved shell
Mahogany
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Original Painted Blanket Chest From Epharta, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted blanket chest from Epharta ,Pennsylvania circa 1840-1850.This blanket chest
Wood
16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A quite large 16th century Italian so called 'coffre fort' . Coffers or chest like these were
Iron
Georgian Bow Chested Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fronted chest. All drawers run well. They have dust panels which prevents dust from running into the
Mahogany
Chest with Leather Cover, Probably Italy 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elongated chest with a domed lid and iron fittings. The wooden chest is covered with dark brown
Leather
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
themselves. Trimmed in a dark green, the top lifts on massive iron strap hinges to reveal a spacious storage
Pine
Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and beautifully constructed Antique Chest on Chest with fine traditional form and
Brass
19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington A super quality silver chest or strong box
Oak
Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original
Pine
19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest, second half 19th Century, a hand
Wood
Coffer or blanket chest in oak, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / coffer / oak / rustic / Mid-century A rustic coffer or blanket chest in black
Oak
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded
Brass
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th
Brass, Metal
European Pine Paint Decorated Blanket Chest Dated 1876
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely paint decorated large pine blanket chest dated 1876 on the front, with three foliate
Pine
Wonderful Early 18th Century Chest in Oak and Wrought Iron
Located in Meer, VAN
A wonderful late 17th to early 18th century chest in solid oak and hand wrought iron. Northern
Wrought Iron
Scandinavian Minimalist Trunk Bedroom Chest or Dressing Bench
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This trunk appears to be crafted of Oak supports, Pine wall panels, and a Walnut lid. Understated geometry, interesting angular skirting, overall it has a nice minimal mission influ...
Walnut
Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
your living room or as a stylish storage solution this chest is unique statement of style.
Oak
William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
storage The chest is flanked by carved decorative corbels beneath the top moulding, adding architectural
Mahogany
Antique Chinese Blanket Chest with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
, pairing functional storage with understated architectural elegance. The piece likely dates to the early
Brass
$2,206Sale Price|20% Off
Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient chest carved in walnut, entirely in solid wood with opening top, period legs, hand-built in
Walnut
18th c. Italian Baroque Cassapanca Storage Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A monumental Italian cassapanaca (storage chest and seat) from a palazzo in Cremona, southeast of
Iron
Antique Camphor Wood Chest, Jiangsu Province, C 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Camphor wood chest with round metal fittings. Jiangsu Province ca. year 1900. The chest is
Metal
Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century 'Knekt'-chest was used by soldiers to store
Pine
18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic quality 18th Century chest on chest or tallboy. This beautiful and compact piece
Yew
$2,782Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Miniature Blanket Chest, Walnut & Spruce, Circa 1810
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature chest was made of walnut and dates back to the early Biedermeier period at the
Spruce, Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Hand Carved Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
large and practical storage compartment. This type of chest was originally intended primarily to store
Walnut
18th Century French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Blanket Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Magnificent 18th-century French carved chest coffer sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand
Walnut
17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Blanket Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
panel opens to reveal three drawers. Wonderful warm honey patina, great for storage and a real
Walnut
Regency period blanket chest – Louis XIV/Louis XV transition – 18th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
period coffers. The hinged lid opens to reveal a generous storage compartment, ideal as a linen chest
Wood
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Blanket Chest
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century baroque revival carved wooden blanket chest. Elaborately carved wood chest in
Fruitwood
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated
Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
Italian Baroque Cassone Marriage Chest, Solid Walnut, Circa 1700-1730
Located in Winter Park, FL
A suberb 18th century Italian Rennaissance style Baroque cassone, or marriage chest, made of solid
Iron, Brass
Art Deco Chinoiserie Chest, Dark Camphor Wood, Carved Design, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Dark Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor
Fruitwood
18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest is a reminder of a bygone
Brass, Wrought Iron
Baroque Domed Chest, First Half of the 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An Baroque domed chest crafted from oak, dating to the first half of the 18th century. The chest
Iron
George II Walnut Chest On Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts with molded cornice over three over three drawers. The base with three drawers. Bracket feet. Original handles.
Brass
Tibetan Hand Painted Wood Rectangular Monastery Wedding Traveling Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Tibetan monastery hand painted traveling chest. Solid wood in rectangular
Wrought Iron
European Hand Carved Wood Blanket Chest Dated 1727
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century European hand carved wood blanket chest with the initials "RP" and date of "1727"
Wood
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid walnut chest on chest with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three smaller drawers above
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Jacobean carved oak chest.
Oak
19th-century English Mahogany Campaign Chest-on-Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
19th-century English mahogany campaign chest-on-chest fitted with typical flush-mounted brass
Mahogany
18th Century Blanket Chest Blue and Red Painted
Located in Vo', Veneto
Ancient Tyrolean painted chest. Measures: H. 70, L. 174, P. 63 Antique painted chest. On the
Fir
Primitive Grain Painted Soft Wood Blanket Chest With Turnip Feet 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This 19th-century primitive blanket chest is crafted from softwood and exhibits a distinctive hand
Softwood
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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