Italian Bleached Wood Chest w/Faux Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian chest of drawers with faux marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Italian Bleached Wood Chest w/Faux Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian chest of drawers with faux marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from
Wood
French Antique Raised Two Drawer Bleached Wood Chest with Star Inlay Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached-wood raised commode with two drawers, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century
Wood
French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached wood chest of three drawers. This vintage commode from France features
Wood
Brutalist, Primitive Spanish Chest in a Bleached Wood
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Spanish Trunk in a bleached Chestnut Wood,from around 1890, very simple lines and
Wood
BLUEBELL White Chest of Drawers in Bleached Maple Wood with Hand Painted Flower
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
detail, the chest of drawers features a wood finish that showcases the natural beauty of bleached maple
Wood, Paint, Maple
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest, France, circa 1950s. Elegant serpentine design features three
Brass
Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers, English C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful commode or chest of drawers. Bleached and limed tropical hardwood. Lovely shaped
Wood
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of this 1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece of
Wood
American of Martinsville Bleached Mahogany Faux Bamboo Front 8-Drawer Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1960s) bleached mahogany chest / dresser with 8 drawers in two parallel
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Bleached Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning 19th century Louis Philippe Chest with its simple but stately design. Stripped
Wood
Art Deco Curved and Louvered Front Burled Birch and Bleached Walnut Chest
By Donald Deskey
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco burled birch veneer and bleached walnut chest containing four drawers with
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Burl
English 19th Century Bleached Wood Five-Drawer Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached wood two-part chest from the 19th century with five drawers, inset brass
Brass
Neoclassical Period French Bleached-Wood Commode w/Nice Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood commode with nice hardware from the early 19th century. This antique chest
Wood
$2,567Sale Price|32% Off
19TH Century Bleached English Campaign Chest (SIGNED) with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century Bleached English Campaign Chest (signed) is a great height for setting next to a bed
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Chest with Eight Drawers in Bleached Finish
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid Century Modern tall chest of drawers in unusual light toned finish, having eight
Wood
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish with claw feet.
Wood
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Mid-Century American Modern Bleached Walnut
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Mid-Century American Modern bleached walnut chests with four drawers, each with two square
Wood
Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
making this a period piece), the walnut wood has been bleached more recently, giving the three tiers of
Stone, Metal, Bronze
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber chest of drawers in bleached
Wood, Mahogany
Bleached Louis XV Style Commode, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Louis XV style commode with marble top, mid-19th century. 55 inches wide by 22 inches
Marble
19th Century French Serpentine Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 19th Century serpentine commode. This wonderful commode has recently been bleached to
Wood, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode
Located in South Salem, NY
This Bleached Oak Commode is a beautiful piece of furniture that exudes a classic and timeless
Wood
French Bleached Oak Parquet Nightstand or End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French bleached oak parquet nightstand or end table, France, circa 1950s. It is a versatile
Metal
17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in the 1600s, this Gothic-style walnut trunk has a highly unique appearance with the stripped main body in between the lid and apron that h...
Metal, Iron
Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved and painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from
Wood
Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American
Wood, Mahogany
Italian 19th C. Raised Two-Drawer Chest w/Brass Lion Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian bleached and painted wood raised chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This
Brass
19th Century Dutch Bleach Washed Carved Oak Bombe Display Cabinet on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive 19th Century Dutch carved oak bombe display cabinet on chest. This lovely piece
Glass, Wood
Bleached Antique 19th Century Louis Philipe Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
beautiful antique Louis Phillip chest from the 19th century that has been recently bleached
Metal
A Tall Antique Swedish 4-Drawer Commode in Scraped Pine, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
, standing almost four feet. Hand-carved circa 1880, the original finish of the pine wood has been removed
Metal, Brass
Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
keyplate with gadrooned lobes. The elm (with possibly some cherry wood sections) was stripped at some
Metal
A Very Unique French 18th C. Chest w/ Reed Carved Accents & Side Doors w/Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful French bleached-wood carved chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique
Wood
Unavailable|$3,780
Bleached Oak French Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
French bleached 3 drawer chest of drawers. Recessed scrolled double paneled detail on each
Wood
Bleached 19th Century Commode Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top, circa 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
Bleached 19th century commode chest of drawers with black marble top.
Wood
Unavailable|$11,000
American Art Deco Burled Birch and Bleached Walnut Commode, Manner of Desky
By Donald Deskey
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular tow with bowed front above six drawers with horizontal reeding and pulls and bow front burled drawers, superb quality overall.
Wood
Unavailable|$11,000
18th Century French Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Simple and beautiful 18th century bleached cherry chest with wood knobs, unusual curved form.
English 19th Century Jacobean Bleached Wood Chest with Carved Quatrefoil Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Jacobean chest from the 19th century. This antique Jacobean bleached wood chest features
Metal
Vintage Bleached Wood Chest of Nine Drawers w/Shallow Break-Front Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American bleached wood chest of nice drawers. This larger-sized case has a shallow break
Wood
Sold|$6,100 / set
Pair of Kindel Bleached Wood Chests with Fluted Details
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
brass bail pull handles. The chests are presented upon tapered square legs. The wood has a bleached
Metal
Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers--Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish smaller-sized carved and bleached wood chest from the 19th century. This antique side
Wood
Vintage Light Wood American Chest of Four Drawers with Rosette Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American bleached wood chest of drawers. This American chest is adorn with carved fluted
Metal
Sold|$2,960
Louis XV Commode White Marble, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bleached wood chest of drawers or Commode with white marble top. Beautiful aged bronze pulls
Marble
19th C. French Commode w/ Beautifully Detailed Drawer Fronts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique commode from
Wood
French Neoclassical Commode Adorn W/Foliage & Fluted Carvings, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style, foliage-carved and bleached-wood chest of three-drawers from the early
Wood
Antique Bleached Wood Charles X Chest with Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique bleached wood Charles X chest circa 1850s with marble top.
Marble
French Bleached Wood 1940s Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Bleached Wood 1940's Three-Drawer Chest with Cartouche Carving and Light Grey / Blue
Paint, Wood
Bleached Ash Serpentine 3 Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century German Bleached Ash Serpentine 3 Drawer Commode Chest. Has beautiful carving and
Wood
French Marble-Top Chest of Bleached Mahogany Wood with Gold Colored Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French marble-top chest. This French chest of bleached mahogany from the mid-20th century
Marble, Metal
Gorgeous French Neoclassical-Style Commode w/Fantastic Carvings, Mid 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style, uniquely-carved and bleached-wood chest of three-drawers from the mid
Wood
18th C. Swedish Rococo Fir Wood Chest on Chest w/Bleached Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Rococo fir wood chest of four drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest-on
Wood
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
Wood
Sold|$5,880 / set
French Pair of 19th Century Bleached & Painted Wood Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of bleached and painted wood sides chests from the 19th century. This antique pair of
Wood
Antique Swedish Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This chest would work equally well in your living room or bedroom.
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Wood Marble Top Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
. Bleached finish. The chest sits tapered fluted legs with fine detailing.
Carrara Marble, Brass
Sold|$8,995
Bleached Double bow front chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Double bow front chest of drawers, original handles
Wood
19th Century French Bleached and Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century bleached and richly carved three-drawer chest with swag carving and short
Wood
Sold|$4,000
Danish Chest 19th Century Bleached
Located in Houston, TX
Danish 19th Century chest with original hardwood. 4 drawer chest has been bleached beautiful carved
Wood
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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