$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
$5,226Sale 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
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
Antique French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble-Top Commode
Located in Oakwood, GA
Mid-19th century French Louis Philippe commode Burl walnut with dramatic book-matched grain throughout the drawer fronts and sides Gray marble top with rounded front corners and mold...
Wood, Walnut, Burl
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
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
ANTIQUE GEORGE III SHERATON INLAID HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS LION HEAD HANDLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite marquetry inlaid Sheraton George III Chest of drawers Please note: The delivery fee shown in the listing is provided as ...
Mahogany, Walnut
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
An Antique Italian Chest / Dresser Carved with a Warrior on Horseback c1750
Located in Pomona, CA
A very rare Italian Chest of 4 Drawers. Bow front drawers in walnut and carved with Acanthus Leaf and Putti—the sides with a central panel carving of a Historic Horseman in battle ...
Ebony, Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
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. It possesses...
Walnut
Antique Boulle chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, France.
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Boulle style chest of drawers from around 1850, France. Beautiful brass and tortoiseshell inlay, characteristic of this style. White marble countertop. The furniture is in v...
Marble, Brass
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers or dresser with bronze friezes, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers or dresser with bronze friezes, 1800s. Antique wooden chest of drawers with drawers decorated with bronze friezes. Dating back to the Empire p...
Bronze
ANTIQUE 1904 ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD CHEST OF DRAWERS MADE BY HARRiS LEBUS
By Harris Lebus
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A beautifully crafted 1904 Arts & Crafts chest of drawers by renowned London makers Harris Lebus, celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship and commitment ...
Walnut
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Marble Washstand & Mirror Commode Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
This spectacular antique High Victorian Aesthetic Era washstand or commode cabinet, dating to the circa 1880s, is a stunning example of late 19th-century American craftsmanship featu...
Marble
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rococo Walnut 3-Drawer Commode With Back Splash & Carved Pulls
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Rococo Walnut 3 Drawer Commode With Back Splash & Carved Pulls C1890 Measures - 37 1/2" x 31 1/8" x 16 1/4" This antique Rococo commode, dating to circa 1890, features a fi...
Walnut
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Eastlake Foliate Chip Carved Walnut Commode with Towel Bar C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Foliate Chip Carved Walnut Commode with Towel Bar C1910 Measures - 36 1/4" x 32 1/4" x 16 1/4"
Walnut
$1,785Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Late Victorian Eastlake Walnut Marble Top Washstand Mirrored Commode 82"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Eastlake Victorian walnut washstand with a matching swivel mirror tower, dating back to the late 19th century. Crafted from solid walnut, the lower cabinet features highly...
Marble
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Inlaid Bombe Demilune Commode Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Bombe Demilune Commode Dress...
Walnut
Antique Louis XV Commode, Patinated Walnut, Hand-Painted, France, 1780
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Elegant Louis XV-period walnut chest of drawers, opening through four drawers arranged in three rows: two smaller drawers in the upper section and two wide, gently curved drawers bel...
Wood, Walnut, Paint
$2,695Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Louis XV French Provincial Walnut Rouge Marble Buffet Sideboard Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional antique French Provincial commode or sideboard showcases premium walnut craftsmanship and elegant Louis XV proportions.
Rouge Griotte Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode-Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French Louis Philippe burl walnut commode, a quintessential example of 19th-century French craftsmanship and timeless sophistication. This striking chest presents a mag...
Marble
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
Extraordinary walnut veneered architects Transformation / drawing table and chest of drawers into one. This amazing quality and excellent condition chest and drawing table was handc...
Brass
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare antique Italian of the period Louis XIV chest of drawers, 1680. On the front four large and useful drawers. Characterized by front of the drawers with relief decor...
Walnut
French LouisXV style Tall Chest of Drawers, Side Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French LouisXV style Tall Chest of Drawers, Side Cabinet The Chest, known as a 7 day chest, it has 7 drawers, one for each day of the week, the chest has inlaid decoration with mat...
Walnut
Late 18th Century German Rococo Inlaid Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The commode has been restored, case is sturdy and drawers are in working order.
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers With Carvings, Nutwood - AT ca. 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
This great old restored three drawer commode (we have additionally carefully cleaned the surface) impresses with a fantastic looking walnut/ nutwood veneered surface, arranged in an ...
Brass
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
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. Crafted from ...
Walnut
Rare Queen Anne Highboy and Matching Lowboy
Located in Woodbury, CT
This antique Queen Highboy and matching Lowboy set from Boston dates back to 1720-40 and features a beautiful crotch walnut veneer with old finish. The intricate design and craftsman...
Wood, Maple, Walnut
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Inlaid Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this imposing antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 17th century Baroque period, Louis XIV. An extremely refined chest of drawers, its fea...
Walnut
Pair of Kent Coffey Small Chest of Drawers, American Mid-Century Modern
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of American mid-century modern walnut chests by Kent Coffey from the “The Sequence” collection, circa 1960s. Measuring 30.5 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 20 inches...
Walnut
Danish Rococo Period 19th Century Bombay Marquetry Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Danish rococo period bombay commode with detailed mahogany and walnut marquetry throughout.
Brass
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Carved Walnut Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare antique Italian of the period Louis XIV chest of drawers, 1680. On the front three large and useful drawers. The first drawer has a very rare feature, the front op...
Walnut
Stunning Large Midcentury Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this absolutely stunning military campaign style chest of drawers made by walnut and brass The chest is thoughtfully designed with three large drawers ...
Brass
Kennedy Of Ipswich Beautiful Military Campaign Style Low Chest Of Two Drawers
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style low chest of teo drawers made by Kennedy and retailed by Harrods .Structurally sound with drawers operating smoothl...
Brass
BARDO Chest of Drawers Custom Reclaimed Wood
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Our BARDO Chest of Drawers is made from 19th century relaimed one slab walnut boards and oak milled from old beams. We were inspired by mid century designers aswell as classic antiques.
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers - Marquetry/ Inlay Works, Austria ca. 1760
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
All three drawers show beautiful fields of walnut, highlighted by a fantastic looking so-called "cube marquetry".
Brass
LARGE FAUX CHEST OF DRAWERS HIDDEN TV CABINET FRENCH EMPiRE STYLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A striking Regency-style chest of drawers, beautifully detailed with gilt acanthus columns and ornate garland motifs, crafted in a lustrous finish. This elegant ...
Walnut
LARGE ROBERT IDOL DESIGN FOR LANE HOME FURNiSHINGS TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Robert Idol Designed for Lane Home Furnishings, Walnut & Rosewood tallboy chest of drawers wi...
Walnut, Pine
$4,268Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Decorative Chest of Drawers, English, Drawing Room, Georgian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative chest of drawers. An English, mahogany and walnut drawing room storage cabinet in Georgian revival taste using quality antique stock, dating to the secon...
Walnut
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Military Campaign Style Chest Of Four Drawers
By Reprodux
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely mahogany low campaign chest of four drawers, fitted brass handles, tooled green leather top, carrying handles , raised on bracket feet, circa...
Brass
18th century English George III Walnut Commode Foot Stool
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique 18th century English George II walnut foot stool with original brass bail handles at each side.
Walnut
Dutch Marquetry Vitrine on Chest Early 18th Century Transitional
Located in London, by appointment only
An 18th century Flemish marquetry vitrine on chest, the shaped crest centred by a finial above two glazed doors opening to a shelved cupboard, the vitrine sits on a serpentine chest ...
Walnut
Regence Period Walnut Bombé Commode, Early 18th Century
Located in valatie, NY
This exceptional walnut bombé commode from the Regence period. It has four beautifully shaped drawers with original rocaille decorated ormolu mounts.
Walnut
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk / Commode
Located in Miami, FL
18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk / Commode, Antique Italian Inlaid Walnut Bureau, Baroque Drop-Front Secretary, A traditional 18th-century Itali...
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode Nightstand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode Nightstand Side Table. Item fe...
Marble
17th Century Italian of the Period Louis XIV Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare antique Italian of the period Louis XIV chest of drawers, 1680. On the front four large and useful drawers. Characterized by front of the drawers with rustic decor...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode ~ Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Below, two spacious drawers provide excellent storage, joined by a cleverly concealed drawer incorporated into the lower plinth. Remarkable burl walnut veneers were carefully selecte...
Marble, Brass
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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