Early 19th century walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century walnut chest of drawers circa 1800. Good quality chest of drawers in the chippendale taste. Shaped top which echoes the rest of the serpentine shaped drawer fron...
Brass
Anglo Indian Campaign Style Tropical Hardwood Chest or Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian pair of nightstands with the unusual duel option of stacking into a chest of drawers. Featuring rosewood construction, inlaid brass floral designs, panels sides, and tap...
Brass
$10,400 / item
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1820 An exceptional and highly refined Viennese Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted in Vienna circa 1820. This rar...
Brass
Fine Dutch Rosewood Marquetry Bombé Chest of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
A fine Dutch chest of drawers dating to circa 1840, featuring an elegant serpentine bombé form and richly figured rosewood veneer. The front and sides are beautifully decorated with ...
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Italian Walnut Baroque Chest Of Drawers With Cross-Banded Walnut Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-crafted in Italy I the late 1700s-early 1800s using walnut. The chest is a great size and could be used in many different rooms and spots. The drawers work well...
Brass
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$10,400 / item
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century George III chest of drawers, English. Mahogany & mahogany veneered. 2 short over 3 long drawers. Raised on original French splay bracket feet. Attractive molded top...
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English Mahogany Hinged Top Inlaid Mule Chest . Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany hinged top mule chest with carved molded edge, reeded sides, carved scalloped skirt, satinwood boxing inlay, original brasses, and terminating on original ogee bra...
Brass
Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870 No.2
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870 No.2 Solid oak frame with very fine walnut burl veneer. Germany, circa 1870. Wavy drawer fronts (two drawers), l...
Brass
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Chest of Drawers
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Highboy Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s. Flawlessly operating dovetailed constructed drawers. Solid construction. Will las...
Brass
Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A unique, Regency Period Neoclassical/ Egyptian revival, mahogany chest on stand 1811-1820 This extraordinary chest captures the grandeur of the Neoclassical/ Egyptian Revival peri...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers with Parquetry & Marble Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XVI style chest of drawers from Paris, constructed in walnut with geometric parquetry veneers and fine line inlay.
Marble, Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
It does not matter whether it is a classic or modern interior because Biedermeier is simply timeless. The chest has decorative elements made with great precision and skill, using th...
Brass
Rare early 19th century American Late Empire inlaid mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A rare and important Antique American mid-Atlantic region Late Empire Inlaid mahogany large Bowfront Chest of Drawers with checkered inlays, rosewood crossbanding (inlay), half-turne...
Brass
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Diminutive Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany diminutive chest with three drawers, original oval brasses, cross banding, satinwood string inlay, and terminating on carved scalloped skirt with the ori...
Brass
French Louis XV Commode, Circa 1750, Serpentine Inlay, 3 Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) serpentine shaped front commode with raised panel sides and corners, inset inlay borders, 3 drawers with finely cast brass ring pulls, brass ...
Brass
American Art Deco Tall Chest, Burl Veneer, Five Drawers, Circa 1955
Located in Queens, NY
"American Art Deco wooden chest with beveled top, five pullout drawers (each front inlaid with four equidistant burl segments), antiqued brass escutcheons in a decorative floral moti...
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Five Drawers Chest with Inlaid Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Five Drawers Chest with Inlaid Top recently refinished. All drawers opening and closing smoothly with Edwardian dovetails. Measures 37" in width x ...
Brass
American Chippendale Walnut and Mahogany Inlaid Miniature Chest, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale walnut and mahogany graduated five-drawer miniature chest of drawers with satinwood string inlay, inlaid escutcheons, original brass knobs and terminating on bra...
Brass
Royal Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener Bronze, gilded or partly dark patinated. Marble plate, over three frying chunks and a large two-third...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
1920s French Miniature Jewelry Chest / Salesman Sample / inlay. brass mounts
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s French Miniature Jewelry Chest / Great size , proportion.. Possibly a Salesman Sample / inlay., satin , wood ,, brass mounts , brass detailing drawer fronts, Velvet lined,, co...
Breccia Marble, Brass
Fine French Inlaid Bombé Chest With Bronze Mounts And Colorful Stone Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé two drawer chest with fine traditional form, elaborate bronze mounts and escutcheon and shaped Violet toned marble top. The front imagery depicts a couple hold...
Stone, Brass
Scottish Hepplewhite Mahogany Graduated Brushing Slide Chest of Drawers, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish Hepplewhite mahogany four graduated chest of drawers with a upper brushing slide, satinwood and ebony string inlays, cross banding, original period oval brasses, lower flank...
Brass
Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 18th century rococo parquetry plum bombe commode circa 1730. We are pleased to offer one of the finest commodes we have dealt in. Rococo period and unusually veneered in plum...
Brass
American Chippendale Walnut Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Orig. Bracket Feet 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale graduated walnut chest of drawers with flanking chamfered corner checkered inlays, drawer front corner fan inlays, central diamond inlaid escutcheons, original o...
Brass
American Chippendale Walnut Inlaid Graduated Chest of Drawers w/ Splay Feet 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale Walnut graduated chest of drawers with box wood string inlays, oval brass eagle pulls, carved burl walnut skirt, and resting on the original splayed feet, Late 1...
Brass
19th C. Antique French Louis XV-Style Marble-Top Semainier Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Morristown, NJ
A stunning Antique French Louis XV-style semainier (tall chest of drawers), crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century.
Breccia Marble, Brass
Late 17th century William and Mary walnut chest on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 17th century William and Mary walnut chest on stand circa 1690. Good quality 2 piece William and Mary period chest on original base. Shaped cornice to the top surface with a 2...
Brass
Antique George IV Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome period George IV (1820-1830) mahogany bow front chest of drawers dresser - commode. Hand-crafted in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century, luxurious and refined E...
Brass
Arcana Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Three-Drawer Dresser by House of Jaipur
By Hitesh
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural statement in natural mother-of-pearl and brushed brass, the Arcana Three-Drawer Dresser brings together luminous artisanal craftsmanship with a refined architectural for...
Brass
American Hepplewhite Maple Bow Front Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet, VA C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite maple bow front graduated chest of drawers with corner patera inlays, string inlays, original oval brasses and escutcheons, and resting on the original ogee brac...
Brass
Arcana Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Six-Drawer Dresser by House of Jaipur
By Hitesh
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural statement in natural mother-of-pearl and brushed brass, the Arcana Dresser combines luminous surface artistry with a clean, architectural silhouette designed for sophist...
Brass
American Hepplewhite Cherry & Birds Eye Maple Graduated Chest of Drawers, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite cherry and birds eye maple chest with a carved molded top, four graduated drawers. mahogany cross banding, circular brass knobs with escutcheons, scalloped skirt...
Brass
Arcana Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Nine Drawer Dresser by House of Jaipur
By Hitesh
Located in New York, NY
A luminous statement in natural mother-of-pearl and brushed brass, the Arcana Nine-Drawer Dresser brings together intricate artisanal craftsmanship with a clean, architectural silhou...
Brass
Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Rosewood Chest with Ormolu Mounts and Escutcheons
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th century, France, a beautiful four drawer inlaid rosewood tall side chest, with variegated loose marble top, ormolu mounts and sabots, and crisp cross banding. The escutcheo...
Brass
$21,659 / item
Shagreen Cabinet with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The interiors are inlaid in gemelina wood veneer. Available as chest of drawers versions and as bedside tables; see images at end of slide.
Brass
Shagreen Commode Bar with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Brass Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Late 19th century Russian mahogany and hand hammered brass inlayed commodes.
Brass
Italian Louis XV XVI Transition Cube Parquetry Marquetry Chest of Drawers Signed
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality Louis XV - XVI Transition style breakfront chest of drawers Exquisitely hand-crafted in Genova, Italy in the mid-20th century, the important Mediterranean port city ...
Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
French Regency Style Marble Top Commode With Brass Hardware
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 33 in Width: 49 1/4 in Depth: 22 3/4 in This vintage French Regency style marble top commode is a great example of quality french furniture! If you look at the ...
Marble, Brass
Sideboard Gold and Brass Glass Designer Justfurnituress Custom Handmade
Located in Guazzora, IT
Among the protagonists of the new contemporary luxury furniture is this extraordinary piece of furniture, produced and designed by Justfurnituress. A piece that combines craftsmanshi...
Brass
Shagreen Commode with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Commode with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shell Inlaid Commode with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Constellation Commode/Bar in Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$4,248Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sideboard Gold and Brass Glass Designer Justfurnituress Custom Handmade
Located in Guazzora, IT
Among the protagonists of the new contemporary luxury furniture is this extraordinary piece of furniture, produced and designed by Justfurnituress. A piece that combines craftsmanshi...
Brass
Vintage Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Inlaid Commode with Brass Fittings
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Louis XV/XVI transitional style inlaid commode with loose shaped rouge marble top, inlaid flower basket design to both drawer fronts on slender cabriole legs with scrolled c...
Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Three Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 33 3/4 in Width: 49 1/4 in Depth: 21 in This antique French Louis XV style inlaid marble top commode, dresser, chest of drawers is a great example of quality Fr...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Edwardian Mahogany Chest with Brass Inlay, Five Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a chest, its dark mahogany, 5 drawers with brass inlay banding the first thing to catch the eye.
Mahogany
Antique English Campaign Anglo Indian Teak Brass Inlay Military Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Anglo Indian / English Campaign Military Officers Chest. Made from teak with brass inlay along the top, hand dovetailed drawers, brass banded corners and brass drawer pulls.
Brass
$1,296Sale Price|28% Off
Boho Chic Moroccan Inlaid Bone Jewelry Chest or Box with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A decorative handmade orange bone and black tribal design chest or jewelry box. The chest interior is leather and features gorgeous brass inlay design with natural decorative stones.
Brass
Turned Legs Two Doors Fitted Drawers Diamond Inlay Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Turned Legs Two Doors Fitted Drawers Diamond Inlay Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
The Tansu cabinet is beautifully deigned having original hardware and embellished with brass inlay allover. The brass inlay hardware in the shape of a butterfly was common and theref...
Brass
Marble Top French c1880s Very Fine Inlay Satinwood Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marble Top French c1880s Very Fine Inlay Satinwood Chest Dresser MINT!
Brass
French Inlay Brass Ormolu Bombay Dresser Console Cabinet Chest Marble Top
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French inlay brass ormolu bombay dresser commode console cabinet chest marble top.
Marble
Italian 18th Century Walnut Marquetry Commode with Gray Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Italian 18th-century walnut commode with fine marquetry inlay and a gray marble top. The case is fitted with two short drawers above two long drawers, each framed with geo...
Marble, Brass
Italian Neo-Classical Commode by Giuseppe Maggiolini, Circa 1750
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classical (18th Century) commode cabinet with 3 pullout drawers featuring brass ring escutcheons, 2 keyholes on the bottom drawer having marquetry overall inlaid with exo...
Brass
Pair Rare and Supperb Korean Morijang Chests with Bamboo Inlays Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
For a bamboo inlayed chest, see page 60 of the book "Traditional Korean Furniture" by Edward Reynolds Wright and Man Sill Pai.
Brass
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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