19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This oak chest of drawers is composed of three pleasingly curved drawers tastefully fit with cast brass hardware.
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The surface of the oak has been treated with a delicate bleaching process, which brings fresh life to the wood grain.
Brass
20th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers made in the Netherlands in the early 1900s using oak.
Oak
20th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers made in the Netherlands in the early 1900s using oak.
Oak
1920s Belgian Marble Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The bleached oak finish is sealed with oil and wax, this transparent finish highlights the texture and grain of the oak.
Marble
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The reserved neoclassical elegance shines through the straightforward design of this 19th-century chest of drawers crafted in France. Three spacious drawers are adorned with carved c...
Oak
19th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Chest of Drawer
Located in Carmine, TX
Dutch chest of drawers hand-made in the Nethrerlands in the early 1800s using oak. The chest features three inset drawers with serpentine drawer fronts. The top is made of two boards...
Oak
Louis XV French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XV commode hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak. The commode features three rows of overlay drawers, on the top and bottom the chest has as single, large drawer, wh...
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French chest of drawers is crafted from solid oak and showcases a beautifully bleached finish that highlights the natural grain and texture of the wood.
Oak
Large French Antique Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish which lightened the dark oak and brings out the lovely carved details of the paneled drawers a...
Wood, Oak
Antique Large Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers from France
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic large French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish which has lightened the dark oak and brings out the lovely details of the paneled drawer...
Oak
Early 19th Century English Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An English early 19th century Georgian chest with two top drawers and three larger drawers and stunning brass pulls. The bleached finish give this traditional piece a fresh, contempo...
Oak
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Created in France during the 20th century, this dresser was handcrafted from oak that has been delicately treated with a bleaching process, adding a new life to the wood grain.
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Each beautifully designed ornate detail will bring immense style to any home. The oak wood, treated delicately through a meticulous bleaching process, breathes new life into the grai...
Wood
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
Early 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The oak wood, treated delicately through a meticulous bleaching process, breathes new life into the grain, enhancing its natural beauty.
Wood, Oak
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted from bleached oak, it features beautifully carved detailing on the front and sides, showcasing the intricate artistry typical of French design.
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
A French bleached oak breakfront chest with a parquetry top and three shaped drawers.
19th c. Bleached Oak Three Drawer Chest with Top Drawer Desk
Located in Houston, TX
3 Drawer Bleached Oak Chest with top drawer that convert to a desk when opened.
Oak
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1850.
Brass
Sold|$4,595
1920s Bleached Oak French Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1920.
Brass
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.
Sold|$3,595
1880s Bleached Oak French Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers with a smooth finish was made in France, circa 1880.
Brass
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced during the 19th Century.
Oak
Early 19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820.
Brass
Sold|$3,259
18th Century French Carved Oak Chest
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century French carved bleached oak chest. With original ironwork and a solid hinged two plank oak top.
Oak
Sold|$4,595
19th Century Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from 20th century Belgium.
Oak
Sold|$4,595
1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820.
Brass
Sold|$5,800
18th Century French Louis XVI Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful 18th century French Louis XVI four-drawer bleached oak chest. Having lovely detailed carved drawer fronts in foliate and banded motif, a beautiful bleached finish patina an...
Oak
Sold|$1,795
French Vintage Oak Petite Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
With a convenient small forn, this bleached oak chest of drawers made in France in the 20th century.
Oak
Sold|$4,995
19th Century French Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers created in 19th century France.
Brass
Sold|$1,595
French Vintage Oak Petite Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
With a convenient small forn, this bleached oak chest of drawers made in France in the 20th century.
Brass
Sold|$3,200
18th Century French Provincial Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality 18th century French provincial shaped bleached oak chest with two short drawers above two longer drawers having incised diamond patterned carvings and fancy bronze pulls...
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
A fabulous, 19th century French, bleached oak chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style.
Sold|$4,995
20th Century, Belgian Wooden Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from 20th century Belgium.
Oak
Sold|$8,700
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
A fabulous 19th century French, bleached oak chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style with original brass drawer pulls and beautiful rosette carving details on the drawer fronts.
Antique Belgian Patinated Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
An antique bleached oak chest of drawers from Belgium, circa 1900.
Brass
Sold|$2,995
19th Century French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A beautiful bleached oak chest, from circa 19th Century France.
Wood
Sold|$3,595
Vintage Oak Desk from Belgium
Located in High Point, NC
Intriguing complexity of form characterizes this desk crafted in Belgium in the 1970s. This bleached oak chest adopts an unconventional geometric shape with four drawers and a downwa...
Oak
Sold|$1,564
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
Sold|$1,360
Bleached Oak Coffer / Blanket Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 17th century bleached carved oak coffer, 1690. Dimensions: 44 inches (112 cms) wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) deep 20.5 inches (52 cms) high.
Oak
Sold|$1,564
English Bleached Oak Blanket / Storage Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
17th century English bleached oak and carved coffer, 1690 Dimensions: 45 inches (114 cms) wide 18 inches (46 cms) deep 23.5 inches (60 cms) high.
Oak
Sold|$3,295
French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
This generously sized English bleached oak cabinet dates from 1880 and has a 4 drawer serpentine front with brass hardware and bun feet.
Brass
Sold|$1,496
English Bleached Oak Coffer or Blanket Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good late 17th century English bleached and carved oak coffer, 1690 Dimensions: 58.5 inches (149 cms) wide 24 inches (61 cms) deep 23 inches (58 cms) high.
Oak
Sold|$3,195
1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
From Belgium circa 1960, a four-drawer chest in raw oak finish. The simple shape and subtle ornament is accentuated by cast bronze handles. Produced with traditional techniques and s...
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Ornate motifs recall Baroque pageantry, underscored by exquisite brass lock pieces drawer pulls, adorned with flowing rocaille designs. The oak has been delicately treated with a ble...
Oak
Sold|$3,512
Antique Bleached Oak Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique 18th Century Bleached Oak Wedding Chest.
Sold|$4,850 / item
Vintage French Bleached and White Washed Oak Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage French bleached and white washed oak chests. Mixes well with a variety of decors and great storage as well!
Oak
Sold|$3,650
19th Century Bleached Louis XV Oak Chest
Located in Carmine, TX
Bleached Louis XV commode built in France in the early 1800s using oak.
Oak
18th Century Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
The other keys are only used to pull out the drawers without any problems. The chest of drawers has been stripped of the old wax, completely sanded and lightly bleached, revealing t...
Oak
19th Century Bleached Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made and hand-carved in the Netherlands in the mid 1800s using oak.
Oak
Sold|$1,354
Bleached Oak Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 17th century bleached oak coffer, 1690. Dimensions 46.5 inches (118 cms) wide 21 inches (53 cms) deep 23.5 inches (60 cms) high.
Oak
19th Century Bleached Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made and hand-carved in the Netherlands in the mid 1800s using oak.
Oak
Sold|$2,900
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
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century oak chest, handcrafted in France, boasts a stout plinth base, masterfully carved fluted pilasters that frame the case with three drawers, and a top with overhanging...
Wood
Sold|$1,995
1950s French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A three drawer oak chest from France, circa 1950. The wood has been restored in our workshops to a pale finish, revealing the natural rose tone of the oak. A lively pattern of carved...
Brass
18th Century French Carved and Bleached White Oak Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved 18th century French carved and bleached white oak chest. Pretty images and bows and flowers along with a beaded detail on the drawers.
Oak
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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