Antique Dutch Marquetry Chest Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Dutch marquetry walnut chest of drawers, circa 1820 in date. It has been accomplished in walnut with exquisite hand-cut marquetry decoration of urns and c...
Walnut, Oak
Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century, Victorian Period, Walnut Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Seven Superbly Figured Drawers With Original Brass Swan Neck Handles, Enclosed By ...
Walnut
European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
European Walnut Storage Chest, early 19th Century. An early chest with triple brass locks and hand-forged iron strap hinges.
Brass, Iron
Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750
Located in Sherborne, GB
George 2nd Virginia walnut Tallboy/chest on chest with fluted canted corners on bracket feet circa 1750.
Walnut
George I Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular quarter veneered hinged top flipping forward to present a writing surface supported on two pull out stick form supports with brass pulls.Below two short drawers over...
Brass
Burgalesan Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Baroque Burgalesan Walnut and Iron Rectangular Spanish Blanket Chest Rectangular chest with a flat lid made of carved walnut wood, with corners and bolts in front to loc...
Iron
William & Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Key Features: * Antique William and Mary marquetry chest * Fine quarter veneered walnut and burr walnut construction * Four long drawers with two short drawers above * Outstanding ma...
Walnut
George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular bowed top with matched quarter veneer and banded edge. The conforming case with brushing slide over three small drawers over three graduated drawers all with origi...
Brass
19thC English Walnut Campaign Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC English Walnut Campaign Chest Drawers sku 2119B W 78.5cm D 40.5cm H 100cm Weight 48kg
Walnut
Tallboy Walnut Burl Chest, England 1760
Located in Culver City, CA
Tallboy Walnut Burl Chest England, 1760 Tall chest of drawers with molded cornice, multiple graduated drawers with brass pulls, and bracket feet. 41”w x 22.25”d x 65.25”h Ref.
Brass
Superb Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super quality continental walnut two drawer deep serpentine chest of drawers, ioth gilt handles, cubb locks, standing on solid walnut base. in very good colour and condition. 36.5...
Walnut
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 since the Gothic in the Spanish school. It is necessary to highlight the importance th...
Wrought Iron
C19th French Walnut Cameo Plaque Chest
Located in Dereham, GB
C19th French Walnut Cameo Plaque Chest Shaped Figured Walnut top with cross banding, 2 shaped front drawers, Handles with inset oval Cameo porcelain Plaques Ormolu Gilt Bronze Fra...
Ormolu
Regency Revival Bedside Chests Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Regency Revival burr walnut bow bedside chests These chests are raised upon bracket feet Circa 1920 Each chest features 3 oak lined drawers with decorative brass plate handle...
Walnut
Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walnut Renaissance three-drawer chest with raised panels on the drawer fronts and 17th century brass drawer pulls and escutheons.
Brass
18th Century German Walnut Serpentine Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A richly figured burr walnut serpentine commode with crossbanded top and three drawers, all veneered in matched burr walnut panels with bold, swirling figure. The brass handles and e...
Walnut
$2,138Sale 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 Italy in the early 18th century.
Walnut
18thC French Walnut Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1750 18thC French walnut bombe chest Commode Measures: W 133 x D 64 x H 95cm.
Walnut
1850 Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest
Located in Catania, Sicilia
It was often used to craft fine furniture pieces. as usual this blanket chest features a hinged lid on top for easy access to the contents.
Walnut
$2,695Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Miniature Blanket Chest, Walnut & Spruce, Circa 1810
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A very nice small rare furniture. The bottom of the chest is spruce, the rest is solid walnut. The lock of the chest has been renewed.
Spruce, Walnut
16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Beautiful and very rare chest with great aura.
Iron
Walnut Queen Anne Style Lowboy Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut Queen Anne Style Lowboy. Circa 1920 Standing on typical Queen Anne Style Legs withy Carved Shells to the knees. Featuring a pretty Shaped Apron and three drawers with Herringb...
Walnut
18th-Century Baroque Walnut Bureau Chest
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Exquisite 18th-Century Baroque Walnut Bureau Chest – Finely Inlaid & Hand-Polished 1750, Germany This magnificent 18th-century Baroque bureau chest is a true masterpiece of craftsma...
Walnut
Three Locks Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Town hall chest. Walnut wood. XVII century. Rectangular carved chest of walnut wood, with a flat lid, and simple decoration on its fronts with smooth moldings of different widths.
Other, Iron
Italian Renaissance Cassone with the Coat of Arms of the Bonfanti Family
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Italian walnut chest called « cassone » is shaped as an antic sarcophagus.
Walnut
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Blanket Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Spanish Baroque wedding cassone, the walnut surface hand carved with architectural designs, arches, geometric and floral motifs throughout, including on the inside of th...
Walnut
$9,900 / set
Pair of Walnut Antique Belgium Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of walnut antique Belgium chests. The chests are in the original condition.
Brass
Eastlake Aesthetic Walnut & Burl Gentleman’s Chest c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Crafted from rich walnut, the piece features striking burl wood veneer panels.
Walnut
Georgian Revival Walnut 4 Drawer Chest 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Georgian Revival Walnut 4 Drawer Chest 1920s Burr Walnut top with walnut cross banding 4 shaped drawers with Burr Walnut & Walnut Cross Banding on fronts, Oak Lined Drawers, Brass P...
Walnut
German Baroque Chest of Drawers, 1750, walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut Marquetry, Bombe Form, circa 1750 This exceptional German Baroque chest of drawers, crafted circa 1750, stands out for its striking craftsmans...
Walnut
19th c. French Walnut Empire Design Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Walnut Empire Design Chest is a handsome piece of furniture that exudes elegance and style.
Brass
Superb French Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good large French walnut commode chest of four oak lined drawers, one being a secrect drawer in the skirt, walnut cup knobs and a white inset marble top, in overall very good w...
Walnut
Pennsylvania Walnut Country Blanket Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a country walnut country blanket or dower chest with three fitted drawers, an interior till in old red, dovetailed corners, on a carved bracket base with center car...
Wrought Iron
$3,253Sale Price|20% Off
Majestic 17th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Blanket Chest
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique blanket chest in solid walnut wood, 1650s. The antique blanket chest also completely original and has great charm.
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers Item Code: LC1376 A fine quality antique walnut serpentine front chest of drawers, beautifully proportioned and standing on cabriole legs w...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Solid Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this majestic early 20th-century Italian chest. Crafted from solid walnut, its light amber brown color makes it perfect for both classic and modern interior...
Walnut
Small Maltese Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality Maltese deep serpentine burr walnut crossbanded commode chest of two drawers, oak lined throughout, top quality ormolu mounts, in very nice condition throughout wit...
Walnut
Early Victorian burr walnut wellington chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early Victorian burr walnut wellington chest circa 1840. Beautiful quality wellington in original condition, complete with a fitted secretaire.
Walnut
Antique English Chest on Chest, Burl Walnut, George III Style, 1880s
Located in Highwood, IL
Typically, we would not go out and buy a Chest on Chest for inventory, however, because this Chest of Drawers, or Chest on Chest was made from magnificent Burl Walnut it became too d...
Brass
Antique Four Drawer Walnut Burl Wood Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine European Walnut burl four drawer chest with a shaped top with a darker carved edge.
Burl, Walnut
Antique Directoire Chest Of Drawers In Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
The chest features four wide, graduated drawers, each fitted with original oval brass escutcheons and keyholes, which contrast beautifully with the walnut’s warm, richly aged patina.
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Louis XVI walnut coffer or blanket chest. 18th century French Louis XVI, Renaissance or Gothic style walnut coffer or chest from Dijon.
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Hand Carved Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this refined antique Italian chest dating in the 18th century. Crafted from solid walnut, its warm, rich brown color lends it a versatile aesthetic, suitabl...
Walnut
Fine George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular hinged top with brass lift handle opening to a leather writing surface over three small drawers over three drawers all with ring handles raised on bracket feet. T...
Oak, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1750, this impressive antique walnut cassone offers both architectural presence and practical storage.
Walnut
Late 18th-Century Chest, Veneered with Walnut and Austrian Ash
Located in Brussels, BE
Late 18th-Century Chest, Veneered with Walnut and Austrian Ash
Ash, Walnut
Italian Walnut Baroque Chest Of Drawers With Cross-Banded Walnut Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-crafted in Italy I the late 1700s-early 1800s using walnut.
Brass
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 walnut. Rich, intricate hand-carved architectural details with repeating arched mot...
Iron, Brass
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany ca.1760 Walnut Baroque chest of drawers in walnut with an intricately inlaid surface from 1760.
Walnut
Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
This particular antique wellington chest of drawers is constructed from exceptionally well figured walnut veneers and it is really rather beautiful to look at.
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Baroque Dome-Top Chest, Walnut Veneer, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
A Baroque dome-top chest from Northern Germany, dating to the mid-18th century.
Walnut
19th c. English Walnut and Brass Inlaid Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. English Walnut and Brass Inlaid Chest is a luxurious piece of furniture.
Brass
Mid 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Style Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Late Biedermeier-style four-drawer chest, circa 1840s, featuring a walnut veneer with elaborate oval-shaped bronze mounts.
Metal
Castillian Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The different pieces of ironwork follow a tradition that is already in arks at the end of the 16th century (compare the example shown with the Gothic chest from the 15th century of t...
Wrought Iron
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut Veneer, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and rounded corners.
Walnut
Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, museum quality Maltese, Neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with ebonised & fruitwood inlaid maltese cross on the top and drawer fronts Maltese furniture o...
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century Walnut Bowfront Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 19th century walnut two over two bowfront chest has a rich warm patina with the original wooden pulls.
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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