Oyster Veneered William and Mary Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William and Mary period oyster veneered chest of drawers, the top decorated in an unusual
Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique William And Mary Chest
Walnut
Oyster Veneered William and Mary Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William and Mary period oyster veneered chest of drawers, the top decorated in an unusual
Walnut
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 18th-century English William and Mary oak chest of drawers epitomizes the timeless charm
Oak
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
Walnut, Burl
17th Century William and Mary Blond Olive Oyster Chest of drawers, Circa 1690.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Blond Olive Oyster William and Mary Chest of Drawers, Circa 1690, England. This
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This William and Mary-period chest is distinguished by oyster veneering and circular inlay
Bronze
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique William and Mary One Drawer Blanket Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A lovely William and Mary one drawer blanket chest with unusually well laid out double arch molding
Brass
William And Mary Walnut Chest On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
With wonderful brown nut brown color. In two parts with the top with two over three graduated drawers. The base section with a long drawer with the piece supported on barley twist le...
Walnut
William and Mary Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with oval banded inlay and cross banded edge over two over three drawers with banded borders. Brass tear drop handles.Bun feet.
Brass
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
Wood
$18,192Sale Price|20% Off
William & Mary Period Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English William & Mary-period oyster laburnum and walnut chest, circa 1700. William lll (1650
Walnut
William And Mary Oyster Veneer Chest On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts top and bottom. Rectangular top with moulded edge over two over two drawers with boxwood drawer borders. The base with one drawer and supported on barely twist legs join...
Brass
William and Mary Oak Geometric Block Front Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a geometric block front chest with bobbin turned decoration, superb colour and
Oak
17th Century William And Mary Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 17th century English walnut chest of drawers from the William and Mary period and style
Oak
William And Mary Oyster Burl Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
William and Mary oyster veneer Chest of Drawers, late 17th/early 18thc. Great Burl decorated veneer
Burl
William and Mary Period Oyster Veneered Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A William and Mary period oyster walnut veneered chest of drawers on bun feet. The drawer
Walnut, Holly
17th Century William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A superb quality English William & Mary walnut and burr inlay chest of drawers, dating to the late
Walnut
Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb small chest of drawers from the William and Mary period of the 17th century from England in
Oak
$9,800 / item
Late 17th Century William & Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted circa 1690, this two-part mahogany chest of drawers typifies the William & Mary style
Wood
William and Mary 17th Century Walnut and Pollard Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb Walnut and pollard oak chest on stand from the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1689
Brass
English William and Mary Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century English William and Mary walnut chest on bun feet. You're exploring a piece steeped in
Walnut
17th century William and Mary inlaid walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
17th century William and Mary inlaid walnut chest of drawers circa 1690. Good quality William and
Walnut
Late 17th century William and Mary walnut chest on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 17th century William and Mary walnut chest on stand circa 1690. Good quality 2 piece William
Brass
Early 18th Century William & Mary Walnut and Olive Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in the Early 18th Century, this William & Mary chest of drawers consists of olive and
Brass
Antique William & Mary English Black Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This antique William & Mary chest of drawers was hand-crafted from black oak wood in the 18th
Brass
Late 17th Century William & Mary Oyster Veneered Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Late 17th Century William And Mary Period Chest, Of Rare Small Proportions
Wood
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
Walnut
Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers Circa 1690, England The two short
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest On Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, circa 1690. Captivating William & Mary period chest meets bespoke Victorian stand Displays a desirable
Oak
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or
Olive
Late 17th-Early 18th Century William & Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully aged William & Mary chest of drawers, hand-crafted Late 17th-Early 18th Century. The
Oak
William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1680-1710
Located in Bridgeport, CT
William and Mary walnut chest having"oyster burl" veneers bound by circles of string inlay on the
Brass
Rare 17th Century William and Mary Bur Elm Chest of drawers, circa 1685
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare William & Mary Burr Elm Chest of Drawers England, circa 1690 Veneered throughout in
Brass, Steel
Antique 18th Century William & Mary Oak Geometric Mule Chest of Drawers 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A good & unusual antique early 18th century William & Mary geometric oak chest with a lift up
Oak
Early Two Part William and Mary Oak Chest on Turned Ball Feet, Circa 1680-1700
Located in Richmond, VA
Early Period William and Mary oak two part chest, with applied top moldings and turned ball front
Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century Berkey and Gay William and Mary Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Early 20th Century Hand crafted, Hand carved in Burl Walnut in the William and Mary
Walnut, Burl
Late 18th Century William & Mary Pine Lift Top Blanket Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine William & Mary pine lift top blanket chest in original finish, with two faux drawer fronts
Brass
William and Mary Yew Wood Veneered Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Period William and Mary yew wood and yew veneered chest of two over three drawers, the top with
Yew, Oak
$3,914Sale Price / set|28% Off
Early 20th Century Laburnam Oyster Chest on Stand in the Style of William & Mary
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb and fine early 20th century laburnam oyster chest on stand in the style of William & Mary
Hardwood
William & Mary Oyster Veneer Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William and Mary oyster veneer chest on stand, having moulded feather
Walnut
$2,520Sale Price|83% Off
17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is an extremely rare 17th century Dutch William & Mary Chinoiserie style coffer trunk on
Oak
Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William III, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique carved coffer. An English, oak blanket or linen chest, dating to the
Oak
Antique Linen Chest, English, Carved Oak, Coffer, Bay Window Seat, William III
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the William III period, circa 1700. Fascinating early 18th century chest with appealing
Oak
Antique Carved Coffer, English, Oak, Linen Chest, Window Seat, William III, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved coffer. An English, oak linen chest or window seat, dating to the William
Oak
Antique English 17th Century William III Carved Oak Coffer Chest Candle Box 1690
Located in Portland, OR
A good late 17th century antique English carved oak coffer chest from the reign of King William III
Oak
Fine William And Mary Oyster Veneer Cabinet On Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine quality late 17th century Oyster veneer cabinet on chest from the Queen Anne/William
Olive
Large Antique Mule Chest, English, Carved Oak, Coffer, William III, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, circa 1700. Superb chest, with striking William III craftsmanship and generous proportion Displays a
Oak
William and Mary Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, USA
By Henkel Harris, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mahogany William and Mary style chest of six dovetails drawers with original brass teardrop pulls
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Warm Brown Paneled and Carved Oak Chest or Coffer
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique eight-panel English coffer or trunk, dating to the William III period in the
Iron
Fine 17th Century William and Mary Burl Walnut Cabinet on Chest, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
17th century William and Mary burr walnut cabinet on chest, circa 1690. England. Concealing two
Walnut, Burl, Oak
18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century oak blanket chest from England. the top has three panels, surrounded by a frame
Oak
Late 17th-Early 18th Century Carved Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1690-1710 oak blanket chest from England with wonderful color and carving. The top has a
Oak
Early 18th Century Chest on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century chest on stand from England made from oak. It has pegged construction throughout
Brass
$6,064Sale Price|20% Off
17th century English oak chest of drawers
Located in York, GB
A wonderful, geometric, cushion moulded chest of drawers carved in oak, with original elm drawer
Brass
18th-century English Burr Walnut Chest-on-Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
most often linked to the William and Mary period (circa 1690–1700), it also displays features found in
Brass
Antique Jacobean William & Mary Style Oak Wood Chest of Drawers Low Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Jacobean William & Mary Style Oak Wood Chest of Drawers Low Dresser. Item features bun feet
Oak
Important 18th Century George I Secretaire Cabinet on Chest by Coxed and Woster
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An exceptional and important Coxed & Woster ‘mulberry’ cabinet on secrétaire chest, bearing the
Brass
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut mirrored Cabinet on Chest, Circa 1705-1715
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Magnificent Queen Anne Burr and Fiddleback Walnut Cabinet on Chest, Circa 1710. England This
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.