18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C bleached oak coffer. 1720. Dimensions 45 inches (114 cms) Wide 19 inches (48 cms) Deep 22.5 inches (57 cms) High.
Oak
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C French serpentine front bleached oak commode. 1770. Reference: 7907 Dimensions 46 inches (117 cms) Wide 24.5 inches (62 cms) Deep 32 inches (81 cms) High
Oak
18th Century English Bleached Oak Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Jacobean chest of drawers hand-made in the United Kingdom in the early 1700s using oak. The chest features four inset drawers of different depths and decorated with different pattern...
Oak
Late 18th Century Bleached Oak German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
One original key is included; two have been added. The surface of the chest of drawers was stripped of its dark finish, carefully sanded and bleached, revealing the natural texture o...
Oak, Pine
Large 18th Century Flemish Serpentine Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large early 18th Century Régence period Flemish four drawer commode.With beautiful hand carved detail to the serpentine front with original brass fittings. Circa 1715.
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Curved Commode with Parquet Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Curved Commode with Parquet Top A graceful example of 18th-century French craftsmanship, this Louis XV period commode showcases the timeles...
Oak
18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century French serpentine front commode. Beautiful craftsmanship from the region of Alsace. In bleached oak with three smooth running drawers. Circa 1780.
Oak
18th century English oak chest on stand
Located in London, GB
C18th English bleached oak chest on stand. An understated useful English two part oak three drawer chest on stand with drop handles.It sits on a base with two narrow deep side drawer...
Oak
18th Century Dutch Baroque Bleached Oak Commode, Netherlands
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Dutch Baroque Bleached Oak Commode, Netherlands 18th-century Dutch Baroque commode from the Netherlands, crafted from solid light oak with a bleached finish. The piece ...
Oak
18th Century Austrian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very unusual 18th C Austrian bleached oak commode. 1780. Reference: 8171 Dimensions 47.5 inches (121 cms) Wide 23.5 inches (60 cms) Deep 39.5 inches (100 cms) High
Oak
Italian Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century Italian serpentine front two drawer bleached oak commode. 1790. Internal reference: H Code: 9128 Dimensions: W: 48" (121.9 cm) H: 34.5" (87.6 cm) D: 19.5" (49...
Oak
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H 32 in W 32.25 in D 17.5 in
Small 18th Century Georgian Bleached Oak English Graduated Chest of Drawers
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
By George! An early oak English chest of drawers dating to circa 1770. Provincially constructed, this piece has a rectangular moulded top and two short drawers over three, graduated ...
Oak
18th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pale Oak commode with wonderful leg detailing.
Oak
Bleached Serpentine Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Birmingham, AL
Lovely bleached Swedish chest with pronounced serpentine front. Three drawers with a brushing slide. Pretty color with hints of blue.
Oak
18th Century Dutch 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Very rare Dutch bleached oak, bowed commode, circa 1780. Front of the bottom drawer is made of 2 pieces, it is not broken. Size: width 110cm x height 83cm x depth 53cm. Totally fr...
Oak
Bleached English Oak Chest, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached English oak chest of drawers on bun feet, early 18th century. 36 ½ inches wide by 20 inches deep by 38 inches tall
Brass
18th Century Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant large baroque or rococo chest of drawers ("commode galbée") in oak. Liège region, 2nd half of the 18th century.
Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Oak Chest (Liege, Belgium)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fine chest is defined by softness and symmetry. It has a pale oak finish and three ample drawers with fine detailed carving. The sides are raised panels and the hardware is so...
Wood, Oak
18th Century Georgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Georgian bleached oak chest built in the mid 1700s in England using dovetailed construction and squared nails. This is a sturdy and well-built period piece featuring two small top dr...
Oak
18th Century Bleached Oak Chest with Liege Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
Softly undulating front with so many special details, this 18th century bleached oak chest has a style of carving specific to its town of Liege Belgium.
Oak
English Bleached Oak Storage Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century English bleached oak coffer. 1720. Note - if this is too tall it can be reduced by up to 8". Dimensions 50 inches (127 cms) wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) deep ...
Oak
18th Century French Carved and Bleached White Oak Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved 18th century French carved and bleached white oak chest.
Oak
18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C bleached oak coffer. 1720. Dimensions 45 inches (114 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms) deep 22.5 inches (57 cms) high.
Oak
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Dutch bleached oak commode with a serpentine front. 1770. Code: 8554 Dimensions: W: 38.5" (97.8 cm) H: 28.5" (72.4 cm) D: 20" (50.8 cm)
Oak
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C German bleached oak commode with carved and fluted drawer fronts. 1780. Reference: 7619 Dimensions 40 inches (102 cms) Wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) Deep 31 inches (79 cms...
Oak
Antique Bleached Oak Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique 18th Century Bleached Oak Wedding Chest.
18th Century Bleached Oak English Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Jacobean chest of drawers hand-made in England in the mid 1700s using oak. This chest is particular because although originally crafted in England it was moved to Italy at some point...
Oak
18th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Bombay/Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Small bombe chest hand-built in Holland in the late 1700s using oak. This is a gorgeous little guy with a lot of character, depth, and storage. The chest features three drawers with ...
Oak
18th Century French Bleached Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Handsome, 18th century French limed oak commode with panelled sides, darker top and six drawers in wonderful patina.
Oak
18th Century French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century French bleached oak bombé commode, 1780 Dimensions 34 inches (86 cms) wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) deep 31 inches (79 cms) high.
Oak
1780s German Bleached Oak Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A beautiful bleached oak chest, from circa 1780 Germany. Refined in its old age, this rustic yet stylish chest offers a roomy storage compartment and a charming exterior. Sparse meta...
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18th C French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C French bleached carved oak serpentine commode. 1780. Dimensions 50.5 inches (128 cms) wide 26 inches (66 cms) deep 37 inches (94 cms) high.
Oak
18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
This impressive antique trunk is carved with the year of its construction, 1707 along with the name of its former owner, “Ancke Eggers”. Wide plank legs playfully juxtapose against t...
Metal
18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak trunk was made in Germany, circa 1720. The scalloped apron and heart-shaped lock form a pleasing contrast with its geometric structure. The fine rectangular panelin...
Iron
18th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice 18th century Louis XV French Provincial Commode, in a bleached oak finish with a curved facade and nicely carved drawer fronts.
Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This chest is arrestingly beautiful due to the gentle carving of garlands and flowers on the drawer fronts. Perfectly symmetrical design on beautiful raw oak. Another fine feature is...
Wood, Oak
18th Century Bleached Oak Dutch Baroque Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This a very heavily built commode hand-made in the Netherlands in the late 1700s using oak and dovetail construction. The commode features three drawers with serpentine fronts and be...
Oak
18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century French carved and bleached oak commode. Pretty carvings and lovely patina! A very special piece!
Oak
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Decorative details give this antique Provincial chest of drawers a uniquely charming personality. Hand-crafted in France in the 1700s, the drawers are bordered by a pattern of carved...
Oak
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Simple yet majestic, this beautiful antique chest of drawers showcases the solemn grandeur of Empire style furniture. Built in France in the 1700s, the oak has been carefully restore...
Brass
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century bleached oak serpentine front Danish three-drawer commode circa 1780.
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H 34.25 in W 49.25 in D 24.82 in
18th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
A French Louis XV style bleached oak chest with a serpentine front, shaped top, original locks, scalloped apron, and cabriole legs.
Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Period Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large mid-18th Century Louis XV/XVI transitional period oak commode. Bleached oak with fine hand carved details and brass ring handles. Circa 1760.
Brass
Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century French bleached oak commode with a serpentine front, 1780. Dimensions: 52.5 inches (133 cms) wide 24 inches (61 cms) deep 36 inches (91 cms) high.
Oak
18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic European look! 18th century French bleached oak commode with superb raised carving of swags and stylized leaf scrolls on four drawers. Shaped and carved corners and raised...
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Absolutely gorgeous Louis XV-style commode from the late 1700s. This three-drawer commode was built using solid oak and pegged construction, and it is very sturdy. Despite the solid ...
Oak
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H 33.08 in W 49.61 in D 25.6 in
Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Beautyful pale oatmeal color and silky smoot...
Oak
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century bleached oak three-drawer commode, 1790. Dimensions: 49.5 inches (126 cms) wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) deep 36.5 inches (93 cms) high.
Oak
18th Century French Crossbow Front Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
his unusual 18th century French chest of drawers was carved in oak and has a façade that is highly undulating, known to 18th century French ébénistes as “arbalete”.
Oak
Bleached Oak Coffer / Storage Trunk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century bleached oak coffer with a paneled lid. 1720 Dimensions: 53 inches (135 cms) wide 24 inches (61 cms) deep 25 inches (64 cms) high.
Oak
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H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 25.99 in
Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Beautyful pale oatmeal color and silky smoot...
Oak
1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from Germany, produced circa 1780. A wooden chest featuring a hinged lid with chain support and metal lock with key. Simply decorated with an abstract motif runn...
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H 41.5 in W 58.25 in
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Bleached Oak Commode with Carved Garlands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period bleached oak three-drawer commode from the third quarter of the 18th century, with carved garland motifs. Born in France during the reign of King Louis XVI,...
Oak
1760s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from Germany, produced circa 1760. An antique wooden chest featuring a hinged lid with chain support and original locking iron latch and key. Decorated with geom...
Iron
19th Century English Jacobean Carved and Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century English Jacobean carved and bleach oak chest of drawers. Pretty details on the drawers and nice hardware as well. A fine piece!
Oak
1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A German bleached oak trunk crafted in the 1780s. This trunk is unabashed in both its ruggedness and refinement, as demonstrated by its finely carved skirt propped up by roughly hewn...
Iron
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H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 25.99 in
Rare Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front, punctuated by a two sharp folds. Beautyful p...
Oak
18th Century Louis XV Transitional Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Louis XV / XVI transitional period three drawer commode from Liege, Belgium. In solid hand carved oak with bleached finish with brass fittings.
Oak
1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from Germany, produced circa 1780. An antique trunk of pale wood standing two feet tall and stretching over five feet wide, featuring a body constructed with dov...
Iron
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H 27.96 in W 46.46 in L 27.96 in
Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing marks, repairs and alterations. A single side lock closes all drawers....
Oak
18th Century Richly Carved Bleached Oak Louis XV Serpentine Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Richly carved serpentine front in bleached oak, dating the mid-18th century Louis XV period with beautifully carved front and side apron. Alsace region of France, circa 1750.
Bronze
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Solid bleached oak Louis XVI period commode. With beautiful hand carved details and original brass fittings. Circa 1770.
Wood
1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in the 1800s in France, this antique dresser flaunts beautifully carved cabriole legs that elevate its robust three-shelved body. The scalloped skirt's undulating moldin...
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Wood Marble Top Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful five-drawer commode Louis XVI style chest with a white Carrara marble top and brass pulls. Bleached finish. The chest sits tapered fluted legs with fine detailing.
Carrara Marble, Brass
18th Century French Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French carved and bleached oak commode. Circa 1780. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
Oak
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H 50.75 in W 42 in D 22 in
English Bleached Oak Chest on Stand with Geometrical Front and Barley Twist Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period bleached oak chest on stand with geometrical motifs from the mid 18th century.
Wood, Oak
18th Century Bleached Walnut and Oak Regence Commode, Circa 1730
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved, circa 1730, this commode is from the Regence period of France. The walnut and oak wood was assembled using round dowel construction and dovetail joinery, both becoming m...
Wood, Oak, Walnut
An 18th Century Dutch Commode In Bleached Oak
Located in Kent, Dover
A Dutch serpentine fronted three drawer commode in solid bleached oak. With bronze lozenge shaped escutcheons and with dark green painted drawers.
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This exquisite bleached oak chest blanket, crafted in France during the 1940s, is a stunning example of Gothic-inspired design. The chest combines the timeless elegance...
Oak
European Rustic Desk
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Exquisitely designed to blend elegance with functionality. Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood and finished in our straw wash, this desk is a perfect addition to any home or offi...
Wood
Amber reclaimed elm wood console table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Reclaimed elm wood console that is beautifully crafted and serves as the perfect table for any space. Since this is made from vintage reclaimed materials, there may be some imperfect...
Elm
Custom Made Dining Banquette Bench Upholstered or Slip Covered COM
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order the Bloom Banquette can be done in any of our linens, performance fabrics, or COM. Can be made to any length, depth, and height. Leg finishes are also available ...
Linen, Foam, Wood
Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful three-drawer commode dates to the 18th century (likely French) and has a subtle serpentine front façade. Each of the drawers and the sides are adorned with painted ara...
Wood, Paint
Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large 19th Century Swedish, period Gustavian buffet. Featuring galleried top below a run of four doors with carved reeded design, opening to shelf storage. Repainted in a soft bl...
Wood
French Tilt-Top 'Table De Vendange' or Wine Tasting Table
Located in Chireno, TX
French tilt-top 'table de vendange,' or wine-tasting table circa 1870-1910. Large round walnut top raised upon an oak trestle base with lyre-shape harp mechanism. All hand-carved. Na...
Oak, Walnut
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$4,411
H 21.7 in W 43.3 in D 17.5 in
Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and beautiful, hand carved Gothic eleme...
Wrought Iron
Very Large Painted 18th Century Estate Cupboard
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An impressive large painted cupboard with partly original paint. Found in a castle, where it had been installed in the dining room as part of the boiserie.
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top leads to three deep and wide graduating each with moldings to the surrounds. Eac...
Pine, Paint
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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