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American Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous one-of-a-kind block front style chest of drawers in walnut. Quality is what describes
Category

Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Important Antique Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important and rare American Historical Block Front Chest. In mahogany with pine drawers
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer chest of drawers or commode USA, Circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Solid Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or commode By
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Chippendale Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style four-drawer block front dresser chest or commode By John Widdicomb
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Baroque Block Front Chest of Drawers in Oak, circa 1730
Located in Miami, FL
An 18th century baroque chest of drawers with four block front drawers. Chest is in two sections
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Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or commode By
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Block Front Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dressers, chests of drawers, or
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

American Walnut Block Front Drawers High Chest Dresser American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very clean American walnut Mid-Century Modern vintage block front drawers dresser high chest.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Block Front Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique early 19th century Dutch floral marquetry block front chest of drawers
Category

Antique 1820s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Harden Block Front Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning 1960s harden block front mahogany georgian chest of drawers in excellent condition. This
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Permacraft Chippendale Block Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Permacraft
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Permacraft Furniture Chippendale Block Front Genuine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Walnut Block Front 6 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Restored Mint
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gorgeous American walnut six drawer block front dresser.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rare South African Block Front Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century Cape block front chest. This Dutch colonial chest was made in the Cape using local
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Antique 18th Century South African Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Rare South African Block Front Chest
Rare South African Block Front Chest
H 35.44 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
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
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Antique Early 17th Century European William and Mary Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Oak

William and Mary Oak Geometric Block Front Chest
William and Mary Oak Geometric Block Front Chest
H 38.59 in W 40.16 in D 24.02 in
Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality old American mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale style chest on chest
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Block Front Chest, Bartley Collection, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An English Chippendale style chest of drawers of the Williamsburg Bartley Collection offers shaped
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Chippendale Style Block Front Chest, Bartley Collection, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An English Chippendale style chest of drawers attributed to the Williamsburg Bartley Collection
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

17th Century William and Mary Jacobean Block Front 2-Piece Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
17th Century William and Mary Jacobean Block Front Chest on Chest
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Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair John Widdicomb Co. George III Style Block Front Mahogany Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Co. George III Style Block Front Mahogany Bedside Chests / Nightstands
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Mid-20th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Widdicomb Solid Cherry Brass Pulls Hardware Block Front High Chest Dresser Mint!
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb solid cherry brass pulls hardware block front high chest dresser mint! 6 drawers Mid
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome chest of drawers! The two-tiered case has two overlay drawers in the top gallery
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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Pine

Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
H 46.5 in W 44.5 in D 18 in
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
American 18th century Chippendale bow front ball and claw foot chest, likely from the Boston area
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
H 36.25 in W 42 in D 22.25 in
Swedish 19th century birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century birch chest of drawers circa 1880. Simple but elegant Scandinavian chest of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Five Drawers High Chest Dresser with Brass Accents
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest dresser with block front drawers and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality slight bowfront chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival swedish chest of
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Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
Scandinavian mid century baroque revival chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
veneered chest of drawers, very much in the baroque taste.  Shaped top with 4 block fronted drawers below
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall 19th century elm secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Tall 19th century elm secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Birch, Elm, Pine

Swedish 19th century tiger birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Drawers are flanked either side by turned columns.  Standing on front bun feet with block feet to the rear
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Oak

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers running directly below, rounded edges to the front sides.  Standing on rounded block feet
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Mid century Swedish birch shaped chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish birch baroque influenced chest of drawers circa 1950. Beautiful chest of
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers circa 1870. Fine quality caddy top tall chest of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880. Elegant and fine quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1870. Beautiful quality walnut chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Swedish 19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Biedermeier period Swedish chest of drawers.  4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fitted interior of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1880. Great quality tall chest of drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Burlwood and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Burton, TX
This 20th Century Chest of Drawers or Commode was crafted in the mid 1900's from Burlwood and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Southern German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial southern German baroque chest of drawers from the 18th century. Solidly crafted in
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers , Charles II Period
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
. The chest features four long drawers with correct drop handles, cushion drawer fronts, thick paneled
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish mid 19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish mid 19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers circa 1850. Stunning mid 19th century 4
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France end of 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
, beautifully framed by block marquetry patterns on the front and top. Adding to its allure, the chest of
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Satinwood, Walnut

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers. Handcrafted in France in
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An early South German Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1825, featuring four drawers with
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANIZED-BIRCHWOOD REVERSE SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS Massachusetts, probably
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style, Block Front French Commode, Kingwood, Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XV Style, Refinished Block Front Commode or Chest of Drawers, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, France
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare and Fine 18th Century Stained Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
two recessed panels each. Raised on block feet front and back. Lacking a key. Measures: W. 37 1/2
Category

Antique 18th Century Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning fine quality antique, circa 1860s/1870s Italian chest of drawers commode. Hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartement, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Attachment Baden-Wuerttemberg Walnut Biedermeier
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
turned toupie feet in the front and block feet in the rear. circa 1880s Patina Perfection! This
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
skirt, and presented upon rounded front feet and block style feet at rear. Beautiful brass accents adorn
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Inlaid Walnut Two-Drawer Side Commode with Concave Block Front, Italian
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Inlaid walnut two-drawer side commode with concave block front, Italian, circa 1900, with shaped
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Table Kneeler Inginocciatoio Walnut Venice Rule Carved Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Venetian, baroque, small, walnut, Inginocchiatoio, table, chest or kneeler with a rule along the
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Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Edo Japanese wabi sabi dougu Kusuri Tansu, Tool medicine chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
tool chest or medicine chest, made of thick, fine grade reddish Sugi cedar. The rustic surface of this
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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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Block Front Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of block front chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique block front chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. Block front chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Block front chest of drawers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made block front chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Lane Furniture, American of Martinsville and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Block Front Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for block front chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, block front chest of drawers begin at $585 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,550.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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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