Cassone, 17th Century, Italian, Baroque, Vernacular, Walnut, Carved, Hearts
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This handsome cassone has ornament with romantic associations and was most likely a marriage chest. It is a good example of the Italian vernacular, simple in a sophisticated manner. ...
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Carved Walnut Coffer/Trunk with Marquetry
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautifully constructed in solid walnut, the façade is richly articulated with hand-carved fluting, raised geometric panels, and delicate fruitwood marquetry four-point stars inset w...
Iron
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Walnut, Burl Walnut and Bronze Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Walnut, burl Walnut, and bronze commodes. Each three drawer chest is raised by unique and most elegant sc...
Bronze
Early 17th Century Italian Walnut Sacristy Cassettone
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An imposing late 16th or early 17th Century Italian (Tuscany) walnut cassettone, originally made for use within a sacristy and of exceptional scale and strongly architectural form. ...
Walnut
Early 19thC French Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830 Early 19thC French walnut commode - a two drawer commode with hoof feet detail and lovely warm patina. Measures: W 100 x D 50 x H 83cm.
Walnut
Italian 17th Century Walnut Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and remarkable Italian 17th-century walnut commode. This stunning commode is raised on front scrolled feet below a mottled edge frieze. Above are three very impressive ...
Walnut
$5,395Sale Price|20% Off
Late 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
An Italian walnut commode, late 18th century, large proportions, with three drawers, each drawer with escutcheons and handles in brass, on later tapering feet.
Walnut
19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a 19th century German Biedermeier walnut commode, making it a valuable antique piece for any furniture enthusiast or collector. The rich walnut finish and classic Bie...
Walnut
Italian Neoclassic Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with string banded inlay over three drawers, flanked by a framed case with carved corners and central carving on apron, raised on circular tapered fluted legs headed ...
Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C Italian carved Walnut commode with carved head handles, carved figures and large paw feet. 1740 Reference: 8337 Dimensions 63 inches (160 cms) Wide 29 inches (74 cm...
Walnut
Pair of Baroque Chests of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Baroque commodes featuring three drawers, cabriole legs, and finely carved volute details. The subtly serpentine front enhances their distinguished character. Surfaces are ve...
Bronze
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a 19th century German Biedermeier walnut commode. This antique piece of furniture exudes the charm and craftsmanship of the Biedermeier style, reflecting the clean li...
Walnut
17th Century Italian Marquetry Inlaid Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An exquisite 17th century Italian walnut commode with four marquetry inlaid drawers showcasing spectacular and rich inlay work in walnut, made with different precious woods and carve...
Walnut
Walnut toilet table with carved decoration
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Toilet table opening with two doors and two drawers with white marble top (upper marble section missing). Richly carved, fine quality. Dimensions: 100 cm (width) x 83 cm (height) x 5...
Marble
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Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Regence highly carved walnut commode.
Walnut
Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Northern Italian Baroque walnut commode (17th/18th Century) with 4 drawers pulls carved in the form of busts in Renaissance costume. Resting on hoof carved feet.
Walnut
Original Serpentine-Front Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany, 18th Century
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
The three drawers are fitted with brass handles of scrolling form and corresponding keyhole escutcheons. The chest stands on short, rounded feet. The combination of the flowing silho...
Walnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, South German 1740-50
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful Walnut Veneer: The chest features a gorgeous walnut veneer grain, accentuated by inlaid Baroque design bands in plum wood.
Walnut
18th Century French Bleached Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French bleached walnut serpentine commode, with exceptional veneers and original handles. Circa 1780. With minor restoration.
Walnut
Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Marble Pilasters, probably Berlin, circa
Located in Greding, DE
The chest rests on tapered square legs and is veneered in walnut.
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers. The chest has six drawers profusely inlaid and each with brass ring handles. The sides of the chest are also intrica...
Walnut
Walnut filing cabinet Louis Philippe period restored
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe period filing cabinet in solid walnut. This piece of furniture has been entirely restored and is presented in good condition. Key and lock functional. Dimensions: widt...
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a carved french walnut commode with a slight bow fronted design, paneled to the ends and with french scroll feet. original handles and good colour and condition thr...
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain with lots of movement and ebonized details. Very special!
Walnut
18th Century Regence Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Carved Walnut Commode
Walnut
$36,000
18th c. Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully shaped commode with lovely patina
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Walnut Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very Fine Northern Italian (Tuscan) Renaissance commode, the molded top over three drawers with arabesque carved fronts and applied molded edges, the sides carved with term figures a...
Poplar, Walnut
Early 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early 18th C. French Provincial walnut commode with a shaped, molded top over a serpentine front. Three long drawers have molded panel fronts, and each carries a carved roundel at th...
Brass
Queen Anne Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with a design of cross section veneer from branches assembled to create a pattern. Rounded molded edge. The case with two over three drawers all with oyster patterns ...
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century German Biedermeier chest with ebonized details. Featuring a gorgeous, polished finish. Lovely! Circa 1840. 36.5w x 20d x 31.5h
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century French tall chest of drawers with a black marble top, made from walnut.
Marble
18th Century Original Patina Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Brenham, TX
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode 18th-century Italian walnut commode with a distinctive architectural form and warm, richly figured walnut surface. The case has a broad, slightly...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Walnut Marble Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Louis Philippe walnut commode with four drawers and marble top.
Marble
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode is a stunning piece of antique furniture. Crafted in Italy, it features a beautiful bombe' shape and is made of rich walnut wood. With...
Walnut
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Louis Quinze chest of drawers with two drawers and a brown marble top with gray veins.
Marble
18th Century Italian Maggiolini Style Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three drawer walnut commode embellished with exquisite inlaid marquetry design of neoclassical motifs. In remarkable original antique condition with beautiful patina (pulls have been...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage 19th century Italian inlaid Parquetry walnut commode exudes elegance and charm with its intricate design and classic Italian style. Perfect for adding a touch of luxury ...
Walnut
19th c. German Biedermeier Black Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a rare and valuable 19th-century German Biedermeier black walnut commode, a type of dresser or chest of drawers.
Walnut
18th Century French Provençal Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A lovely 18th Century French, serpentine fronted walnut commode. Comprising of two drawers with their original handles. Supported on cabriolet legs. Circa 1740.
Walnut
18th Century Louis XV Bordelaise Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb Louis XV period Bordelaise two-drawer commode. Composed of solid hand-carved walnut and original fine-cast brass fittings. Circa 1730.
Walnut
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1815-1820, featuring a beautiful walnut veneer and unique hunting scene inlays.
Walnut, Yew
Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Lyonnaise walnut commode.
Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Bombe' Shaped Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome 18th Century Italian Walnut Bombe' Shaped Commode features a beautiful finish.
Walnut
Louis Seize Marquetry Chest of Drawers, late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI chest of drawers with three drawers and large finely cast bronze mounts.
Cherry, Walnut
18th Century Burl Walnut Four Drawer Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
In today's interiors this chest would make a stunning statement piece in an entry hall or living area, or as a bedroom chest of drawers.
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Commode, Walnut Veneer, Hand-Crafted
Located in Viterbo, VT
The entire case is covered with walnut veneer, and the pattern shown on the drawer fronts is also found on the top and sides, giving the chest beautiful balance and decoration.
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Commode from Alsace
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 19th Century French walnut commode from the Alsace region. With parquetry inlay and star on the top. It has three drawers finishing on tapered legs. The commode been cleaned ...
Walnut
18th century English Seaweed Inlaid Chest of Frame
Located in Richmond, VA
Nice early George II period 18th century English seaweed inlaid chest of frame. Top consists of two drawers over three while the base has three drawers. The seaweed inlay is fabulous...
Walnut
Period William IV Side Cabinet Chest 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb William IV side cabinet This impressive cabinet stands upon turned feet Circa 19th Century The 2 doors featuring brass grills lined with silk fabric and have typical William I...
Walnut
19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late XIX Century Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Germany, 1890 Walnut with burl wood, A chest of drawers standing on spherical legs and in a beautiful form with a wavy front.
Walnut, Burl
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
This exceptional 18th century French provincial commode embodies the warmth, craftsmanship, and understated elegance that define the finest provincial furniture of the Louis XV perio...
Walnut
Louis XIV Period Bow-Front Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome Louis XIV period walnut commode with a gentle bow front, arranged with two short drawers over two long drawers. Well balanced in proportion and rich in colour, it retains ...
Walnut
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl walnut commode from France. This is a lovely piece. The top is made from beautifully grained walnut, with slight shrinkage on the left side of the top surface f...
Walnut, Burl
Baroque Walnut Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Baroque walnut commode featuring three spacious drawers and compressed ball feet. The gently curved serpentine front is adorned with ornate, asymmetrical fittings. Rounded cr...
Walnut
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, year around 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 91 cm / width 114 cm...
Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 17th-century Italian commode is a striking example of Baroque craftsmanship, crafted from richly grained walnut that has developed a warm, natural patina over the ce...
Walnut
17th Century Carved Two Piece Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century carved two piece chest of drawers from Scotland made from walnut and rosewood.
Rosewood, Walnut
19th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century bleached walnut Italian inlayed two drawer commode with a lovely pale colour. 1830. Code: 8758 Dimensions: W: 39.5" (100.3 cm) H: 32" (81.3 cm) D: 21.5" (54.6 cm)
Walnut
French Napoleon III Weekly Chest in Black Ebonized Wood
Located in IT
Late 19th-century French Napoleon III weekly chest, restored with a black ebonized wood finish.
Wood, Walnut
Louis XV Walnut Two Drawer Commode
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very attractive mid 18th century Walnut commode. Two large deep drawers that are gliding smoothly in the case. Nicely carved raised panel sides and drawer fronts. Excellent color ...
Walnut
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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