Belgian Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a Biedermeier (circa. 1830s) commode or 3-drawer dresser that has a Birch veneer finish and is embellished with leaf-draped marquetry. It measures 40" W, 18" D, 37" H. N...
Birch
1960s Belgian Brutalist Oak Chest of Drawers Mid Century
Located in London, London
A mid-century Belgian chest of drawers in solid oak, dating to the 1960s, with a focus on honest materials and straightforward construction.
Oak
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Modern Design Chest of Drawers, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage "One of a Kind" Midcentury Modern Design Chest of Drawers. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. This was hand made by a belgian cabinet maker for the previous owners to fit in the...
Carrara Marble
$3,293Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Alfred Hendrickx Chest of Drawers, Sideboard, 1950s, for Belform, Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very elegant in solid cherry wood and veneer three drawers chest designed by the Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the 50's.
Cherry
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940s by Acior Maison Desoer Liège, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Acior Maison Desoer Liège - Industrial chest of drawers very solidly built all steel 35 drawer file cabinet with drawers and the original label. The drawers glide open by pushing one...
Metal, Brass
$4,888Sale Price|20% Off
Large Fifty Drawers Shop Counter, Display Sideboard 1958 de Coene, Belgium
By Philippe Neerman, De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chest of drawers by Philippe Neerman for De Coene, Belgium 1958 designed for the Library in Bruxelles.
Chrome
Cabinet by Alban Chambon, Belgium, Circa 1920
By Alban Chambon
Located in Brussels, BE
Cabinet by Alban Chambon,Belgium, Circa 1920
Metal
$9,900 / set
Pair of Walnut Antique Belgium Chests
Located in New York, NY
Has brass handles, three pullout / pull-out drawers, handmade dovetails to the drawers and a nicely carved front.
Brass
19th Century Belgian Hand-Carved Oak Commode
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A real beauty! Solid light oak three-drawer commode/dresser with highly decorative hardware.
Oak
Brutalist Two-Drawer Chest in Solid Oak, Belgium, 1960s
Located in London, London
Brutalist Two-Drawer Chest in Solid Oak, Belgium, 1960s A boldly sculptural two-drawer chest in solid oak, Belgian, circa 1960s. With its broad proportions and emphatic lines, this ...
Oak
Brutalist Oak Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Located in London, London
Brutalist Oak Chest of Drawers, 1970s A solid and quietly sculptural Brutalist chest of drawers in oak, likely dating from the 1970s. The piece features three wide drawers with sim...
Oak
Vintage Blue Painted Pine Buffet, Belgium c. 1920
Located in Napa, CA
Very large painted buffet from Belgium. Might have been a work bench, would now make a great rustic looking addition to a dining area or kitchen. Could also be used as a commode or ...
Paint, Pine
Exceptional Bombé Marquetry Chest With Belgian Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extravagant and large three drawer chest with extensive floral marquetry decoration, heavy bronze mounts, pulls and escutcheons (False), Belgian marble top with fine color and exc...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
A Belgian Neoclassical style Three-Drawer Oak Commode, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome mid-19th-century Belgian oak commode featuring top with dentil molded detail above three full-width drawers framed with stepped molding and brass ring pulls.
Oak
Brutalist Three Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, London
1960s Belgian Brutalist Oak Chest of Drawers A striking example of Belgian Brutalist design from the 1960s, this solid oak chest of drawers pairs sculptural presence with practical ...
Oak
Pair of De Coene Circle Chests, Belgium 1970's
By Joseph De Coene
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brutalist chests with a dimpled motif.
Oak
EDE Chest of Drawers reclaimed walnut and oak
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Our EDE chest of drawers inspired by 17th century minimalistic mountain furniture, midcentury modernism and the reclaimed wooden slabs in our collection. The body made from veneer f...
Oak, Walnut
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
Late 18th Century Liège Baroque Galbée Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial Liège Baroque galbée chest of drawers from the late 18th century. Régence/Louis XV style. Crafted from solid oak, moulded and subtly carved. An oak body, curved on thre...
Oak
19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Belgium in the early 1900s using oak and pegged construction.
Oak
Chest of Drawers by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful chest of drawers was designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the late 1950s. It has a Minimalist look with its handleless drawers and fine brass hairpin legs. Th...
Bubinga
Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard Console Table by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Ulm, DE
An authentic piece of Belgian design history – timeless, architectural, and a statement of true style.
Brass
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the grandeur of the era, yet rendered in solid oak with brass only as an accent, making it much more compatible ...
Brass
Flemish Baroque Chest of Drawers in Rich European Oak, circa 1770
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Flemish commode or chest of drawers in oak with serpentine front and three drawers with original hardware, rich brown patina, circa mid-late 1700s. Measures: 53 1/2" long x 24 1/2" ...
Oak
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Constructed of four drawers, raised on typical Louis Phillipe bracket feet, and topped with the original black Belgian marble.
Belgian Black Marble
Antique hand crafted en carved chest of drawers in oak, ca. 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800 / chest of drawers / oak, copper / Antique A French chest of drawers with three spacious drawers and very nice patina.
Copper
Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A striking late 19th-century Dutch bombe commode featuring a dramatically curved serpentine front and sides, crafted in richly grained solid oak with a warm, aged patina. This elega...
Brass
Elegant Art Deco Commode, Belgium, circa 1940; black lacquer, original fittings.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Exceptional Art Deco Chest of Drawers – Attributed to the Circle of De Coene, Belgium, circa 1940 Elegant and exceptional Art Deco chest of drawers from Belgium, created in the circl...
Rosewood
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak is a study in the French masculine form, rendered from oak to last for generations! The contoured facade is frame...
Brass
$705Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage "Tyros" Chest of Drawers by Pieter de Bruyne for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice commode or chest of drawers Model ''Tyros '' Manufactured by Meurop Belgie 1969 Space Ace style. 5 drawers. Very good condition. Design Pieter de Bruijn. Love this color ...
Metal
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut & Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers showcases timeless craftsmanship and refined elegance. The piece is constructed from stunning burl walnut veneer, f...
Belgian Black Marble
Chest of 60 Drawers designed by Philippe Neerman by De Coene and Knoll, 1958
By Knoll, De Coene Frères, Philippe Neerman
Located in Antwerp, BE
This piece of furniture was used for a card system, so all the drawers have open bottoms. These drawers are now perfect for storing wine bottles, for example.
Stainless Steel
Empire Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood with Black Colones and Black Marble Top
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
EMPIRE chest of drawers cherry wood with black colones and black marble top
Belgian Black Marble
Charles X Chest of Drawers in Mahogany and Black Marble, France, C. 1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Charles X mahogany chest of drawers with top in Belgian black marble. 4 Drawers flanked by free columns with gilded bronze capitals.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1960's Belgian Workshop Bank of Drawers, Sixty Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Belgian workshop bank of drawers – sixty drawers 1960’s Belgian workshop bank of drawers – sixty drawers.
Birch
20th Century Belgian Oak Secretary Desk With Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
20th Century Belgian Oak Secretary Desk With Drawers. Crafted from solid oak with a beautifully lightened patina, this Belgian secretary desk embodies both function and charm.
Oak
Vintage Nightstand in teak veneer with 2 drawers, Belgium 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / nightstand / teak veneer / Mid-century Mid-Century design bedsite table with two drawers and sleek integrated rectangular handle in teak.
Teak
Black Brutalist Bar Cabinet, Two Doors, Three Drawers, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking black Brutalist bar cabinet, crafted in Belgium in the 1970s, is a stunning example of minimalist design.
Oak
Fine De Coene Freres Art Deco Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The Fine De Coene Freres Art Deco Commode is an antique dresser and chest of drawers with a striking Art Deco design. This piece of furniture exudes elegance and sophistication, with...
Wood
Continental Inlaid Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality Continental inlaid mahogany and brass commode with Belgian black marble. A Continental inlaid mahogany and brass commode topped with Belgian black marble is a refined ex...
Belgian Black Marble
Art Deco Streamline Walnut Two Doors Credenza Sideboard, 20th Century, Buffet
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco streamline Sideboard in walnut wood, from the 20th Century, crafted in Belgium. The buffet stands on four flared legs and features two doors with metal hardware and offe...
Metal
Burned Wood Norma Low Cabinet Age-Old Technique ‘Shou Sugi Ban' by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
The age-old technique of ‘Shou Sugi Ban’ is applied to the table top. A technique in which the wood is burned and thus charred. Yellow Pine forces a unique result, because the differ...
Pine
Contemporary Burl and Oak Fira Sideboard by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
The age-old technique of ‘Shou Sugi Ban’ is applied to the table top. A technique in which the wood is burned and thus charred. Yellow Pine forces a unique result, because the differ...
Oak, Burl
Pair of Honey Colored Cabinets by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A lovely pair of cabinets designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform around 1957. This pair consists of a chest of drawers and one two-door cabinet with a shelf. Made of a nice honey c...
Brass
Gordon Bunshaft Mahogany Credenza by De Coene, Midcentury Design, 1960
By De Coene Frères, Gordon Bunshaft, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Seven roomy drawers glide smoothly; a locking mechanism on the side secures the work surface and storage.
Chrome
Spectacular Antique Gustavian Style Painted Gray Commode
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful 19 th c antique walnut veneer two drawers commode on cabriole legs with ball feet claws. Serpentine front, handcarved apron. Painted gray and gold trim in Gustavian style.
Walnut
Extra-Large Gordon Bunshaft Credenza by De Coene Frères, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, De Coene Frères, Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Dronten, NL
Details: • Designer: Gordon Bunshaft • Manufacturer: De Coene Frères • Commissioned for: Lambert Bank, Belgium • Period: circa 1960 • Materials: Wood with oak veneer interior, fully ...
Chrome
1910s Belgian Kitchen Wall Shelf, Wood, Early 20th Century, 6 Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the quaint charm of this 1910s Belgian kitchen wall shelf, thoughtfully designed for both practicality and aesthetics.
Wood
Fine Charles X French Semainier Circa 1830 With Black Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine antique French Semainier tall chest of drawers featuring seven drawers. Crafted from flame mahogany and characterized by its dramatic, undulating grain patterns created throu...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Antique Louis Philippe Burl Veneered Marble Top Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed 19th century French commode with book matched burled veneers. The case with canted corners and a marble top. The four graduated drawers with carved escutcheons w...
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century Liègeois Louis XVI Petite Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liègeois Louis XVI Petite Oak Commode was crafted in the Liègeois tradition with a graceful balance of refinement, charm, and provincial artistry. Scaled beautifully fo...
Brass
Fine 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Veneered Marble Top Chest
By Louis Philippe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Case with three long drawers below a top concealed drawer with marble top.
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Exceptional Flemish Baroque Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Mid-17th Century Chic..
Located in Buchanan, MI
An exceptional flemish baroque collectors cabinet on stand, Circa 1640, walnut and palisander marquetry on an ebonized base. Note: Depth is at its deepest point, most of the case is ...
Palisander, Walnut
High Drawer Cabinet by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A high drawer cabinet designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform around 1960. This cabinet is called ‘Model 447’ as seen in the original Belform catalog. It is made of Rosewood and fea...
Metal
Liëgeoise Louis XV Style Stripped Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the storied cabinetry of Liège, this beautifully crafted oak commode reflects the graceful movement of the Louis XV tradition, interpreted with the slightly simplified st...
Brass
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire walnut commode with Belgian black marble top. Circa 1850. This is a handsome piece that is perfect for any space.
Belgian Black Marble
Wonderful 19th Century Natural Oak Oversized Chest
Located in North Miami, FL
Found straight out of a Provence home, this amazing and large 19th century chest of drawers is a statement piece. Three large and deep drawers with all original hardware.
Metal
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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