$24,000 / set
Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A George II period walnut chest on stand of very fine quality. Built of solid walnut and consisting of two short drawers over three long drawers.
Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions & Pulls c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions & Pulls C1890 Measures - 33 1/2" x 39 7/8" x 18 3/4" This antique walnut chest, dating to circa 1890, features a mar...
Walnut
Antique American Victorian Gothic Revival Walnut Chest Console Table Cabinet 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
American Victorian Gothic Revival hall chest, console table or cabinet. Circa 1870s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with a hand dovetailed inset paneled drawer flanke...
Walnut
American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
American Chippendale walnut graduated chest of drawers with stunning early brass pulls and escutcheons, and 5 graduating sized spacious drawers, all resting on lovely turned feet, la...
Walnut
A George II Walhut Chest on Stand Circa 1730
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A George II Walnut Chest on Stand. Cabriole legs with shell motif.
Walnut
$3,544Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Commodes, Chest of Drawers Walnut Inlaid Briar, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique commodes in walnut, chest of drawers inlaid with various woods and briar, with 4 large drawers, also decorated on the sides, hand-built in the 18th century, in Italy, ideal i...
Walnut
$4,174Sale Price|20% Off
Dresser, chest of drawers in walnut, veneered and inlaid, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers, walnut chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid, with wavy drawers typical of the late Baroque, was created to be placed in an ancient bedroom, hand-bui...
Walnut
$1,716Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
French walnut chest of drawers from circa 1890 Origin: France Very good condition.
Walnut
Antique American Victorian 2 Over 2 Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century American Victorian chest of drawers, dresser or Washstand. Features a rectangular for made from walnut and other select solids with a two over two configuration.
Walnut
$4,124Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Drawing Room Show Cabinet, English, Burr Walnut, Chest on Stand, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room show cabinet. An English, burr walnut and boxwood chest on stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Two-Drawer Chest, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut chest featuring two long drawers adorned with carved swag and medallion decoration.
Walnut
American Chippendale Figured Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers, Phil, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale figured walnut chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted carved quarter columns, four graduated dove tailed drawers with the original brass...
Brass
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
English Burl Walnut Serpentine Chest, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This English chest is crafted in richly figured walnut burl veneer with an elegant serpentine front.
Walnut, Burl
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, Germany, Circa 1820 A refined small Biedermeier chest of drawers from Germany, dating to circa 1820.
Walnut
19th. Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated early 19th century Italian walnut chest of drawers. The top has a heavy rounded edge above a prominent reeded frieze and two long drawers containing a centra...
Wood
Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Part of a Suite
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this finest quality Waring & Gillow Lancaster, Burr Walnut inlaid large chest of drawers which is part of a large suite This piece is part of a ...
Walnut
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century William and Mary burl cross-branded oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers. Chest features two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, dovetail drawers with br...
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Provincial Walnut Four Drawer Chest Nightstand
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your space with this charming Italian provincial walnut chest, where everyday storage meets authentic European design.
Walnut
Italian Carved Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode with French Styling
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian carved walnut chest with a rouge marble top. The piece has French styling, hairy paw feet, and the original hardware and key.
Marble, Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
A beautifully proportioned 19th-century German walnut chest of drawers, professionally restored.
Walnut
Pair of 17th Century William & Mary Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A Near-Matching Pair of 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers. This is a truly exceptional near-matching pair of late 17th-century English William & Mary wal...
Brass
Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This antique Spanish walnut chest showcases remarkable carved workmanship typical of traditional Iberian craftsmanship.
Wrought Iron
$8,162Sale Price|20% Off
Late 18th Century Walnut Empire Chest of Drawers, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant walnut chest of drawers from southern Germany dates from around 1790 and belongs to the late 18th century, showing the clear transition from the Louis XVI to the early E...
Brass
Empire Period Chest of Drawers - Chiffonier with a Marble Slab, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Empire period walnut chest of drawers topped with a marble slab at waist height.
Marble
$1,878
French Walnut Commode
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming walnut chest of drawers or commode of small stature yet elegantly refined.
Walnut
Modenese 18th-century Louis XVI walnut chest of drawers with various woods and i
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional 18th century Modenese Louis XVI chest of drawers, masterfully crafted in walnut and richly inlaid with various fine woods.
Wood
French Chest of Drawers in Walnut Louis Philippe Period 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Chest of Drawers in Walnut Louis Philippe 19th Century This is a beautifully proportioned 19th-century French walnut chest of drawers dating to the Louis Philippe period.
Bronze
Baroque organ-bent walnut antique chest of drawers from the 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This burl walnut chest of drawers is a perfect addition for lovers of genuine and luxurious antiques.
Walnut
French 18th century commode
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly large walnut chest of drawers / dresser. Louis XV France / 18th century.
Walnut
18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian walnut chest of three drawers with hand carved details throughout.
Brass
Baroque 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, This late baroque walnut chest of drawers was made around 1780 and is an original piece.
Walnut
Antique 18th Century George II Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet
Located in Houston, TX
This exceptional George III period walnut chest of drawers (circa 1760) exemplifies Georgian cabinetry, offering a sophisticated blend of utility and timeless elegance.
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Walnut Two-Drawer Chest with Diamond-Pattern Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined antique Spanish walnut chest was crafted circa 1870 and reflects the strong architectural vocabulary of the Louis XIII style, interpreted through Spanish craftsmanship.
Walnut
French commode with secretaire
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful walnut chest of drawers with secretary drawer. Impressive design with bronze drawer pulls and fire-gilded key plates.
Walnut
16th Century French Carved Walnut Cassone With Gothic Tracery
Located in Stamford, CT
French 16th century carved walnut chest or cassone with a central panel of Gothic tracery.
Walnut
18th Century Walnut Cassettiera from Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved walnut chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique Cassettiera (chest of drawers) from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top with canted front corners, a...
Metal
18th-century Veneto Chest Of Drawers With Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive walnut chest of drawers, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century, reflects the solidity and elegance characteristic of antique Venetian furniture.
Walnut
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Walnut 3-Drawer Chest With Carved Pulls C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Walnut 3-Drawer Chest With Carved Pulls C1890 Measures - 31 1/2" x 41 1/8" x 19 5/8" This Victorian walnut chest, dating to circa 1890, features three spacious dr...
Walnut
$2,736Sale Price|20% Off
Empire walnut chest of drawers with bronze details, 19th century, Italy
Located in Sant'Arsenio, Campania
The 19th-century Empire walnut chest of drawers with bronze details is an authentic example of period Italian craftsmanship.
Brass
Late 18th Century Baroque Commode with Burl Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Baroque Commode, 1780-1790, Germany Walnut Beautiful baroque walnut chest of drawers with three drawers, made in Franconia at the end of the 18th century.
Walnut
Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Louis XVI period, 1800 Germany, This Louis Seize walnut chest of drawers is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship.
Walnut
Louis-philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burr Walnut, Saint-anne Marble, Mid-19th Cent
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut, Original Saint-Anne Marble, Mid-19th Century This Louis-Philippe chest is more than a piece of furniture; it carries the soul of a bou...
Walnut
Handsome 18th Century Italian Carved-Walnut Cassettiera with Nice
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved walnut chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique cassettiera (chest of drawers) from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top with rounded front corners, ...
Walnut
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut 3 Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Pulls & Mirror C1890 Measures - 72 3/4" x 39" x 17 3/4" A fine example of Renaissance Revival furniture, th...
Walnut
Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome rustic antique Italian walnut chest of drawers commode. circa 1780 Hand-made in Italy in the second half of the 18th century, styled in Neoclassical inspired Louis XVI pe...
Brass
French 19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Semainier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous 19th century French walnut chest of drawers–seven drawers to be exact-designed as a classic semainier in the Louis Philippe style with spellbinding patterns in the matched...
Metal
18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
18th Century William and Mary dresser walnut chest on stand 5 drawer Beautifully made, beautiful condition consistent with age.
Walnut, Burl
French Regence Walnut Commode w/ Linen-Fold Design, from the 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Regence period beautifully-carved walnut chest of drawers, with its original hardware, from the 18th century.
Walnut
Early 20th century French Walnut Signed Commode, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A refined early 20th century walnut chest of drawers, distinguished by its elegant proportions and highly decorative silhouette.
Walnut
Chest in walnut wood, carved with three flowers and lion's paw feet, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique walnut chest, richly carved with three flowers, diamond and lion's paw feet, original from the 18th century, it was used for the trousseau to be given to the newlyweds, then ...
Walnut
17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles
Located in Firenze, IT
This magnificent Italian 17th-century solid walnut chest of drawers (canterano), is a testament to the craftsmanship of Roman Baroque and Louis XIII reign splendor.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Rare George II Walnut Caddy Top Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare, small English George II-period walnut caddy-top chest. Only 2’7'' wide. Mid-18th century.
Walnut
20th Century Catalán Spanish Dresser Carved in Walnut, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Sideboard or Console, made from solid walnut and featuring two carved drawers, two charmingly detailed doors fitted with ...
Walnut
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 drawers, reeded chamfered corners and deep crown moulding.
Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
19th Century Italian Commode With Marble
Located in Nashville, TN
Italian walnut chest of drawers from the Lombardy region of Italy, typical of the Bergamo cabinet-making tradition.
Marble
Antique Walnut Wellington Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Antique Walnut Wellington Chest A good Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest with well carved corbels and flower heads and a secretaire drawer fitted with 2 drawers veneered in b...
Walnut
Oak Walnut And Fruitwood Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine late 17th century fitted oak, walnut, and fruit wood chest. The drawer and cupboard fronts with columns and architectural designs. the drawers open to show three fitted drawer...
Fruitwood, Oak, 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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