19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut and Ebony Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut and Ebony Cabinet is a piece of antique furniture crafted from high-quality walnut and ebony details. Its classic design reflect the style...
Walnut
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers From Verona
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers From Verona: Elegance And Prestige For Your Home" An antique piece of furniture is not just a decorative element, but a true piece of history tha...
Walnut
Venetian Louis XIV Bombay Burl Walnut Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Walnut Venetian Louis XIV Burl Walnut Bombe Chest. Chest features two small upper drawer and two larger lower drawers with antique hardware. Chest has bombay front curvi...
Walnut
$1,601Sale Price|20% Off
Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
Charles II period (1630-1685) oak and walnut chest of drawers, or commode. Retaining old waxed surfaces of very good rich color and patination.
Oak, Walnut
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
Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century, Victorian Period, Figured Walnut Wellington Chest, Of Attractive Small Proportions, Having Rectangular Top Over Seven Extremely Well Figured Drawers...
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Attractive Early 18th Century George I Period Highly Figured Walnut Chest, Of Extremely Rare Diminutive Small Proportions, Having Quarter Veneered Top, Pull Out Leat...
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Wellington Chest, Having Superbly Figured Veneers Throughout, The Rectangular Top Over Seven Drawers With Mostly Original Turned Wooden K...
Walnut
Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Lombardy, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb early 18th century chest of drawers from Lombardy, masterfully crafted in rich walnut with architectural presence and secret functionality. The façade features four large dr...
Walnut
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive And Very Good Quality Early 18th Century Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest, Retaining Good Colour And Patina Throughout, The Well Figured Quarter Veneered Top Wi...
Walnut
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut commode. The three drawer chest is raised by four supports below the arbalest shaped carved frieze.
Belgian Black Marble
Custom Five-Drawer Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created by our English cabinetmaker with exacting detail, this Georgian styled walnut burl chest has the traditional arrangement of two drawers over three graduated drawers, each cro...
Walnut, Burl
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
19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Having a hinged top and raised on shaped bracket feet, 19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration with two large brass carrying handles on sides, retaining antique ...
Iron
19TH CENTURY RENAISSANCE STYLE FRENCH CARVED WALNUT CABINET WiTH SHELVES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A magnificent 19th-century French Renaissance-style cabinet, richly carved from solid walnut and showcasing the grandeur and craftsmanship of the period. This ...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Book Matched Burl Walnut Chest With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers. This elegant antique chest of drawers is crafted in richly figured burl walnut veneer, carefully book-matched across the drawer fro...
Walnut, Burl
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. Carving includes egg and dart, faces, central shield and more, all resting on lion's feet. Drawers function...
Brass
Mid 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut raised chest of two drawers from the mid 19th century. This antique cassettiera (chest of drawers) from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, which slightly over...
Brass
19th Century Italian Walnut Rococo Chest of Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large Italian walnut rococo chest of two drawers resting on raised cabriolet legs. Simple carving outlines the large brass pulls and key escutcheons on each drawer in addition to the...
Brass
Early Widdicomb Victorian Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1870
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian carved walnut three-drawer commode or chest of drawers By Widdicomb USA, Circa 1870 Measures: 29.5"W x 16.5"D x 28.5"H.
Walnut
1700s Hand-Crafted Italian Canterano Chest of Drawers in Pine & Walnut
Located in Carmine, TX
Canterano (chest of drawers) hand-crafted in Italy in the late 1700s using Pine and decorated with Walnut burl veneer and inlay. The chest of drawers features four inset drawers all ...
Walnut
$3,531Sale Price|20% Off
Rococo chest of drawers In Walnut, Danish Design from 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bring an antique elegance into your home with this rococo bombé-shaped walnut dresser of Danish origin, dating to around the 1880s. This chest of drawers represents an era of opulent...
Walnut
George I Walnut Tallboy Chest, England, Circa 1720, Original Brass
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Wonderful Early 18th Century, George I Period, Walnut Chest On Chest, Or Tallboy, Of Attractive Untouched Colour And Surface Throughout, Having Three Short And Three Long Drawers T...
Walnut
EXQUISITE TiMBER PATINA SATIN WALNUT VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite timber Satin Walnut three drawer chest of drawers with one of the most sublime timber patinas...
Walnut
$3,650Sale Price|43% Off
Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Walnut Burl Veneer Credenza circa 1880
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Walnut Burl Veneer Credenza, circa 1880. Lovely and striking two-tone serpentine shaped credenzino commode of carved walnut solids, gorgeous matchin...
Walnut
18th Century William & Mary Domed Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exquisite William & Mary English 18th-century domed walnut chest on stand. We are proud to present a unique early 18th-century domed veneered walnut chest on stand, boasting ...
Walnut
Outstanding Concave Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb quality double serpentine Queen Anne walnut chest of four drawers with brass handles, oak lined and standing on squat cabriole legs, wonderful colour and condition. 36.5" h...
Burl
$8,100Sale Price|25% Off
18th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry, Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Spanish walnut marquetry bureau. This is an exquisite antique Spanish bureau, circa 1780 in date this elegant bureau will soon become the centrepiece of your furnitur...
Maple, Walnut
LATE 20TH CENTURY BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH BRASS HANDLES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Vintage Burr Walnut Chest Of Drawers. Please carefully examine the pictures to see the condition before purc...
Walnut
STUNNING ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime Vintage hand made in England Burr Walnut chest of drawers with Butlers extending top Please no...
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Mahogany Three-Drawer, Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany three-drawer chest from the 18th century with serpentine front, aged bronze hardware and bracket feet. Immerse yourself in the allure of the 18th centu...
Bronze
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
$2,171 / set
Excellent Pair Burr Walnut Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair of oak lined four drawer Queen Anne style chests of drawers with brushing slides, brass handles, in excellent overall home ready condition. 29" high 24" wide 15" depth ...
Burl
VICTORiAN WALNUT HAND CARVED TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS CUPBOARD WITH GALLERY RAIL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian Arts & Crafts circa 1860-1880 hand made in England tallboy chest of drawers with cup...
Brass
Antique Early American Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Pomona, CA
A fine unmolested Antique Early American Chest of 6 Drawers. Four large and two small drawers. Oval brasses. Semi-splayed bracket feet. Original chamfered back planks. Eastern states.
Walnut
English Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers circa 1870 with Bookmatch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English burr walnut bow front chest circa 1870 with bookmatched veneer on the sides, four drawers, and splayed bracket feet. Delight in the distinguished allure of this English 19th ...
Brass
PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN HARDWWOOD & WALNUT MARBLE TOPPED TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Tarocco Alberto di Giorgio tallboy chests of drawers with Walnut frames, Rosewo...
Marble
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Style Dresser, France 19th century, Antique
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque Style dresser, France 19th century This small antique Baroque Style Dresser comes from France and dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The dresser stands out fo...
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870. We offer a second identical chest of drawers. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 110 cm width 83 cm depth 41 cm
Walnut
$5,692Sale Price|25% Off
Late 19th Walnut Nine Drawer Tall French Carved Chest or Siffonier
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely sturdy, almost completely original. Constructed using mortis and Tenon joints, horse glue and forged iron nails. Uprights are heavily carved with hanging garland and scroll...
Walnut
17th Century English Oak And Walnut Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English oak and walnut chest of drawers of lovely colour and great patina. Charles II-period (1630-1685). The drawer fronts with walnut inserts of superb color. The substantial m...
Oak
Antique chest of drawers, circa 1870, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 110 cm width 83 cm depth 41 cm
Brass
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the mid-19th century. The chest of drawers has three spacious drawers. The whole is veneered with richly grained light walnut. The furniture is in ver...
Walnut
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rennaisance Revival Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode C1890 Measures - 30 3/4" x 18 3/4" x 19 3/4" This antique commode, dating to circa 1890, is crafted from walnut and bur...
Walnut
Antique British Edwardian Chest of Drawers, 1900s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Edwardian mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1900s They have four drawers brass handles. The matching wardrobe and dressing table are listed for sale separately.
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
$5,271Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house napkin drawer cabinet. An English, burr walnut dining room storage chest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A superb example of fine ...
Walnut
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - bar from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style. The style is characterized by simple design, consistent with comfort and functionality. A chest o...
Walnut
The 'Midtown' Chests of Drawers - designed by Karl Kemp Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Introducing: The ‘Midtown’ chests of drawers, designed by Karl Kemp Antiques. The chests are crafted from high-quality walnut, highlighting the natural grain and warmth of the wood....
Brass
VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Burr Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers with butlers serving tray Please note the deliv...
Walnut
The “MidTown Minimalist” Chests of Drawers - designed by Karl Kemp Antiques
Located in New York, NY
The ‘Midtown’ chests of drawers in a minimalistic version, designed by Karl Kemp Antiques. The chests are crafted from high-quality walnut, highlighting the natural grain and warm...
Walnut
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe. Furniture in good condition, professionally renovated, finished with high gloss polish. Dimensions: height 144 cm / widt...
Walnut
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, France. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the late 19th century, France. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 108 cm / width 119 cm / depth 56 cm
Walnut
Antique Regency 19th Century Carved French Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chest of drawers. A beautifully carved heavy Walnut cabinet with gorgeous brass hardware. Lots of great patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Brass
Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small French-style chiffonier chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries is a charming piece of furniture combining elegance and functionality. The chest of draw...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of 19th century French lingerie chests with marble tops on seven drawer cases crafted in tulipwood and walnut decorated with gilt bronze ormolu, drapery escutcheons, and...
Marble
$1,741Sale 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. Dimensions: height 97 cm / width 121 cm / depth. 60 cm.
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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