Antique Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand, c1710
By Queen Anne
Located in Nottingham, GB
Ref: 2171 Height: 1408 mm Width: 1058 mm Depth: 610 mm This charming Queen Anne period walnut chest of drawers on stand dates to circa 1710 and represents one of the most elegant ...
Walnut
Antique Directoire period chest of drawers in walnut - Italy 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant chest of drawers from the Directoire period, crafted in solid walnut, dates to the late 18th century and originates from Italy’s Veneto region, a hub of refined furnitur...
Walnut
$4,370Sale Price|20% Off
Antique English Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian Walnut, Flame, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 5 drawer tallboy. An English, walnut and flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Exquisite Victorian craftsmanship – A fine e...
Mahogany, Walnut
French 19th Century Mahogany Marble-top Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial French commode from the 19th century wrapped in finely-grained mahogany trimmed with inlaid brass that frames the drawer-fronts and chamfered corners. The original marb...
Brass
Beautiful antique wall cabinet/hall cabinet, 20th century. Walnut root veneer.
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique wall cabinet/hall cabinet, 20th century. Walnut root veneer. Solid wood with walnut root veneer and inlays. Hall cabinet made of solid wood, baroque. Multi-curved...
Wood, Walnut
Outstanding Original George I Antique Quality Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding original George I antique quality figured walnut chest of drawers having a quality quarter figured walnut veneered top with herringbone inlay and a moulded edge above two...
Walnut
Italian 19th Century Two-drawer Inlay Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos.
Brass
Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking mid-19th-century French Empire chest of drawers, sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from walnut, it boasts a naturally aged patina that highlight...
Marble
$1,385Sale Price|51% Off
Antique Dresden chest of drawers, oak with walnut veneer, around 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Dresden chest of drawers, oak with walnut veneer, around 1870 Solid oak body with very fine walnut root veneer. Germany around 1870. Wavy drawer front (2 drawers), lockable....
Brass
Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Dutch Baroque Revival commode or chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer with bombe front, brass pulls and key plates, resting on carved ball and claw feet, Holland, circ...
Oak, Walnut
Italian 19th Century Two-drawer Inlay Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos.
Brass
19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th-century French walnut Empire chest showcases the period’s signature balance of strength and refinement. Framed by columnar supports that lend an architectural feel, the cas...
Wood
Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
A magnificent early 18th-century antique George I walnut chest on stand superbly constructed and richly figured throughout. The upper section features two short over three long gradu...
Walnut
Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870 No.2
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870 No.2 Solid oak frame with very fine walnut burl veneer. Germany, circa 1870. Wavy drawer fronts (two drawers), l...
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome walnut & marble commode from France, an 18th century original in the Louis XVI style, fitting with traditional to transitional interiors equally well.
Marble, Brass
Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Edwardian 4 drawer chest of drawers. On original wheels for easy handling. Original wooden drawers knobs Good vintage condition with wear appropriate with age and use. Me...
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian (Bergamo, Lombardy) Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning, monumental baroque antique (1700s or earlier) Italian walnut chest of drawers from the Lombardy region of Italy, typical of the Bergamo cabinet-making tradition. Decorati...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The wonderfully patinated walnut is accentuated with scrolled paneling around the hardware for further depth and texture.
Stone, Marble, Metal, Ormolu
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. Its curved and elegant shapes make it a true focal point. Additionally, it featu...
Walnut
FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Circa 1770 George III English Thomas Chippendale period hand carved Gentleman's dressing tabl...
Walnut
$8,469Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Antique Luigi XV Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut, 1750s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This extraordinary Luigi XV chest of drawers, dating back to the mid-18th century, is crafted from solid walnut and stands out for its impressive shape and size. Adorned with intrica...
Brass
George I Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand, Burr Elm Veneer, Antique, 1715
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A superb early Georgian tallboy or chest on stand with key, dating from early 1700s. The upper section has two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, all feather-banded and...
Walnut
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut, Kingwood & Marble Zinc Lined Chest 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI style chest offers shaped marble top over kingwood chest having bookmatched sides, single drawer over zinc lined cabinet over three drawers, raised on fol...
Marble, Zinc
Stunning French Parquetry Veneered Three Drawer Commode
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing early -20th century French walnut parquetry veneered three-drawer commode, the shaped marble top above a graduated bombé body with brass mo...
Marble, Brass
$2,376Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Georgian Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand from the 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Georgian chest of drawers from the mid-18th century (c. 1750), crafted from figured walnut and placed on a later stand from around 1900. This chest exudes a delightful mix o...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode with Black Marble Top is a antique piece of furniture that exudes elegance and charm. Featuring a classic style, this commode is perfec...
Marble
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1760 BURR WALNUT GEORGE III BANK / CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime George III circa 1760 Burr Walnut bank of drawers Please note the delivery fee lis...
Walnut
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo period commode from Provence. Walnut. Serpentine front; two drawers with triple asymmetrical shaped, molded cartouches; pierced, carved apron ending in we...
Walnut
Exceptional 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Commode Galbée
Located in Birmingham, AL
Exceptional and rare early 18th century Regence period Lyonnaise commode galbé (curved), handcrafted from select French walnut by master artisans in the region surrounding Lyon, circ...
Bronze
PAIR OF ANTiQUE ESTATE MADE BOW FRONTED 168.5CM WALNUT TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of exquisite quality extra large Bow Fronted Walnut Tallboy Chests of Drawers that were es...
Walnut
Elegant 1940s Italian Walnut & Marble Nightstand Antique Bedside Table
Located in Manzano, IT
Step back in time to the sophisticated elegance of 1940s Italy with this exquisite antique nightstand, meticulously crafted from rich walnut wood and crowned with a pristine white ma...
Marble, Brass
Antique French Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest with Metal Inlay, circa 1780-1810
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful piece has superb pewter, brass and exotic wood inlay. It is a very fine piece that has worn its age very, very well.
Walnut
Antique circa 1860 Walnut & Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1860 Continental Walnut & Marble chest of drawers with the original key A very good looking and well made piece, this is Bi...
Marble
French 19th C. Commode w/ Faux Painted Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut chest of drawers, with faux painted marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century.
Brass
$2,852Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Large 18th Century Continental Oak & Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Large 18th Century Continental Oak and Walnut Serpentine Crossbanded Commode / Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality This exceptional large 18th-century continental commode is cra...
Wood
Pair of Fine Italian Neoclassical commodes, Parma ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fine 18th century Italian neoclassical serpentine figured walnut commodes with greek key and lion head carvings on apron and sides, with fluted detail on corners and legs....
Brass
French Louis XV Period Commode with Original Hand Cut Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spellbinding Louis XV period walnut commode, late 18th century, from the Pyrenees region of France.
Marble, Iron
William & Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique William and Mary Marquetry Chest – Item Code S27-645A A highly decorative antique William and Mary marquetry chest of compact proportions, beautifully crafted and richly orna...
Walnut
19th c German Biedermeier Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c German Biedermeier Walnut Chest is an antique piece of furniture with a rich history. Crafted from high-quality walnut in the Biedermeier style, this chest of drawers exud...
Walnut
Early 18th C Italian Elaborately-Embellished Commode w/Putti Carved Drawer Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian elaborately carved walnut commode from the early 18th century. This antique chest from Italy has been adorn with wonderful carvings throughout- from the egg-n-dart trim mo...
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
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
George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Item Code: S27-1114 A fine antique George III burr walnut chest of drawers, offering elegant proportions, rich figuring and a highly d...
Walnut
George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Item Code: S27-1115 A handsome antique George III burr walnut chest of drawers, displaying excellent colour, rich figuring and classic...
Walnut
Lovely Antique Victorian Walnut Military Campaign Officers Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Walnut Military officers Campaign chest of drawers A very good looking period used piece, the drawers have lots of origina...
Brass
Eastlake Aesthetic Walnut & Burl Gentleman’s Chest c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique gentleman's chest exemplifies the distinctive Eastlake Aesthetic Movement, dating to circa 1890. Crafted from rich walnut, the piece features striking burl wood veneer p...
Walnut
18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
This is a fine early 18th-century walnut chest on stand, dating to the George I period, circa 1720. Crafted in beautifully figured walnut veneers over oak, the piece is divided into ...
Walnut
Superb Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb quality four drawer Queen Anne walnut chest of four drawers, excellent colour and conditio, brass handles, standing on squat cabrioe legs, matching bedside cabinets and dressi...
Walnut
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest Item Code: S27-750A A handsome and well-proportioned George II chest on chest, beautifully veneered in richly figured burr walnut and displaying ...
Walnut
Rare circa 1780 Continental Parquetry Marquetry Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare circa 1780 Continental Parquetry and Marquetry inlaid chest of drawers A very good looking and highly decorative chest of drawers, the...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Antique commode, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, is a prime example of period craftsmanship and decorative artistry. It features a distinguished serpentine front, an...
Walnut
Top Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super quality six drawer Queen Anne walnut chest of drawers, oak lined throughout, brass handles, end grain mouldings, standing on squat cabriole legs, in excellent condition throu...
Walnut
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Commode with Galbé Facade & Bronze Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Commode with Galbé Facade and Bronze Hardware A fine 18th Century French Louis XV period commode featuring a beautifully painted finish in soft ...
Bronze
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. Made from high-quality English walnut, this chest showcases exquisite brass inlay work that adds ...
Brass
Georgian 4 Drawer Serpentine Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Georgian 4 Drawer Serpentine Walnut Chest of Drawers The chest has a serpentine shaped front and curved sides it has 4 long drawers with swan neck handles and stands on a bracket fo...
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Dresser Commode C 1920's
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Dresser Commode C 1920's Dimensions : 39" Wide X 34" Tall X 19" Deep This gorgeous marble top commode was made in France in...
Walnut
Antique Walnut Highboy Dresser w/ Vanity Table Mirror by Berkey & Gay Furniture
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique walnut highboy dresser with vanity table mirror by Berkey & Gay Furniture featuring 3 long full-size drawers and 3 small top drawers.
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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