18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove
Mahogany
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Chests
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century three drawer chests. Beautiful carved mouldings and tapered leg
Walnut
$4,421
H 50.01 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Large Danish 18th Century Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Light Grey
Located in Kastrup, DK
gallery edge with profiled top rail above wooden-carved dentil mouldings. The chest of drawers has 5
Brass
$4,179
H 66.34 in W 37.8 in D 16.93 in
Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & Cupboard
Located in King's Lynn, GB
An antique early 19th century Padouk Anglo Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & cupboard. With
Padouk
Late Regency Chest-on-Chest, England, circa 1820
Located in Alexandria, VA
six drawers for a total of eight drawers, shaped skirt and a crown with dentil moulding. The chest on
Mahogany
English George III Chest on Chest Dresser of Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A period George III chest on chest having Greek key moulding atop the two short over three long
Brass
Unavailable
Oak chest of moulded drawers
Located in Derbyshire, GB
The chest has original linings and mouldings the feet are replaced all of good colour and
17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
Located in Kettering, GB
stand. With beautiful walnut veneers and mouldings. The chest comprising two short over three long
Brass
Period 17th-Early 18th Century Pilgrim Chest
Located in New Preston, CT
Hampshire. Chest has dentil moulding and applied decorative turnings that are typical of furniture made in
Unavailable
H 53.55 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in
Antique Queen Anne style burr walnut tall boy chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
slide as they should . The chest has fine carved mouldings and quality carved cabriole legs . The chest
Walnut
Unavailable
H 21.5 in W 17.64 in D 15.16 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Money Chests with Moulding Edge Waist
Located in Central, HK
A pair of money chest or side chests with moulding edge waist, front open door and square horse
Wood
Sold
H 37.21 in W 36.62 in D 22.84 in
Chest of Drawers Oak Cushion Moulding Panelled Bun Feet Drop Handles Vernacular
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely, characterful example of a good late-17th century oak chest of drawers with an exceptional
Oak
19th Century Ceylonese Satinwood Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
brass escutcheons. The chest is finished with ebony mouldings on each corner and has an ebony skirt
Ebony, Satinwood
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful and distinctive Scandinavian folk chest, circa 1800. Long lost moulding reveals original
Wood
Wellington Chest
Located in London, GB
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN HUNGARIAN ASH WELLINGTON CHEST WITH PURPLE HEART MOULDINGS, CIRCA 1840.
Padouk Campaign Chest
Located in London, GB
a fine Anglo-Indian padouk campaign chest with gadrooned mouldings, turned recessed handles and
Dutch Queen Anne Style Walnut Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Heavily distressed large Dutch Queen Anne style walnut chest with substantial mouldings, four
Wood
18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak geometric chest on stand with double d mouldings, the chest having a stepped
Oak
Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
is accentuated with a moulding strip. The chests show a very beautiful walnut veneer pattern. They
Walnut
18th Century Geometric Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century oak geometric chest on stand with double d mouldings, the chest having a stepped
Oak
19th Century Geometric Limed Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
moulding. Limed chest with pine drawer linings Standing on bracket feet. Areas of restoration to age
Oak
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite and richly carved serpentine fronted mid-18th century chest with rare double
Bronze
Early 19th Century Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Substantial but elegant Swedish commode from the end of the Gustavian period. Three-drawer chest
Oak
Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Walnut Dresser Tall Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Jansen Louis XVI style high chest. Brass moulding and hardware.
Walnut
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Original Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
fantastic natural age-related patina. Below the top plate red painted dental mouldings. The chest features 5
Wrought Iron
Italian Chests of Drawers, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
a framing bead and reel moulding. The chests are made out of solid walnut, the tops are framed with
Walnut
17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers Charles II , Circa 1680
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
lovely, well-proportioned chest of drawers features geometric mouldings and exhibits a beautiful colour
Oak
18th Century English Queen Anne Figured Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
graduated drawers with a further three drawers in the base. The chest has superb cross grain mouldings
Walnut
Sold
H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 18.51 in
George 2nd Virginian Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Sherborne, GB
shaped moulding. The chest is in excellent condition for its age.
Walnut
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Important 17th Century William and Mary Bur Pollard Oak Chest of drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
and separated by cross-grain walnut D-mouldings. Remarkably, the chest retains all of its original
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 35.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.25 in
Rare Near Pair Antique English Painted Regency Faux Bamboo Edge Bowfront Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Bowfront chests with Faux Bamboo mouldings along top edge and drawer edge. Pairs of period chests are
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
graduated drawers with a further three drawers in the base. The chest has superb cross grain mouldings
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
bookcase, comprising of 3 sections. Cornice, bookcase and secretaire chest. Understated cornice with
Mahogany
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
hidden drawers, exemplifying both craftsmanship and ingenuity. The chest, with its ovolo waist moulding
Brass
Sold
H 35.04 in W 37.6 in D 22.05 in
Chest of Drawers, 17th Century, English, Charles II, Oak, Geometric Moulding
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
mouldings give the chest an elegant simplicity. The top is constructed from two pieces of oak faced with
Oak
Sold
H 36.03 in W 37.6 in D 21.46 in
Antique 17th Century Oak Charles II Chest of Drawers with Geometric Moulding
Located in Casteren, NL
mouldings are typical for a 17th century Charles II chest. The top is made from two pieces of oak with a
Brass
Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Burl maple chest, with ebonized moulding. Upper drawers hide a drop down desk with original
Burl, Leather, Maple, Wood
Pair Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of Neoclassical Gustavian style chests of drawers. Dentil moulding around the top. Canted
Pine
English Regency Style Brass Mounted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency style concave front chest of drawers with brass mouldings around the drawers, circa
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
and the lower edge of the top panel is edged with an ebonised moulding. The chest of drawers has been
Walnut
Painted Chest of Drawers with Bamboo Mouldings
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Regency chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique cream with
Wood
Walnut Louis Philippe Commode with Bamboo Mouldings and Marble Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
A French chest of drawers in the Louis Philippe style with faux bamboo trim and mouldings, with
Marble
Victorian Chest on Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A painted chest on chest, with faux moulding painted on a sage green background. Natural wood
Pine
An Oak Chest
Located in Mississauga, ON
An English Late 17th Century Oak Chest with geometric mouldings throughout and raised on bun feet
18th Century French Wooden Coffer Chest with Stand
Located in Houston, TX
chest also has decorative moulding on the face along with an iron escutcheon at center. No key was
Iron
Mid-19th Century Lac Povera Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A mid-19th century Lac Povera chest. The top with shape moulding overall, somewhat tired and
Gustavian Manor House Chest, circa 1820
Located in BOSTON, MA
fine decorative side mouldings and original feet. The chest is constructed in two pieces for easy
Georgian Sheraton Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
finest quality: the drawers are lined in oak with dust mouldings and the chest's back is panelled rather
Mahogany
17th century walnut chest of drawers
Located in Penzance, GB
of marquetry. The top and bottom mouldings of the chest are of ogee form. The chest, with two over
Walnut
Vintage Painted Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
distressed finish. The chest is adorned with moulding details carved to resemble bamboo reeds. There are six
Wood
Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
An early/mid 19th century William IV fine quality mahogany chest of drawers of small proportions
Mahogany
19th Century Pair of Antique Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Antique Swedish Chests of Drawers 19th Century Both chests have beautiful dental moulding
19th Century Pair of Antique Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19h Century Pair of Antique Swedish Chests of Drawers with dental mouldings around the upper part
Wood
Superb Quality 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
, foliate, ribbon and harebell designs. Below the drawers is a moulding and the chest is supported by
Boxwood, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 29.75 in D 17 in
Rare Mid-18th Century George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
the ends are of figured mahogany supported by a moulding, the chest supported by bracket feet also
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Swedish Drawers, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of Swedish antique dressers, both chests have beautiful mouldings with a flower spray
George III Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Dressing Chest
Located in Knutsford, GB
chest has a lower bottom moulding, and stands on four shaped canted bracket feet. A piece of
Mahogany
17th Century Puritan Period Chest of Five Drawers
Located in London, GB
x 44 ½” wide x 21” deep A handsome chest of excellent scale and proportions, this early five
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Pair of Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian nightstands with fluted legs. Both chests have beautiful lamb's
Paint
Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Bamboo Mouldings
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming bowfront chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique cream with
Wood
Beautiful Chinoiserie Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
moulding accents and serpentine legs with brass toe caps. This chest of drawers is sturdy, elegant, and
Brass
Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are two dovetailed d...
Brass
Pair of Large French Wrought Iron Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large French wrought iron three-tiered chandeliers with scrolling arms and 18 lights each. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum drop: 64" Diameter: 71"
Wrought Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of commodes in Gustavian style, painted in a light grey-white shade with a beautiful patina. Beneath the top runs a carved dentil frieze. The body features three drawers with ar...
Brass
$3,546
H 31.3 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in
Chest of Drawers with Original Brass Fittings. Danish Gustavian (Louis XVI)
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Gustavian chest of drawers (known in Denmark as Louis XVI) crafted in pine, carefully stripped back to its original black paint with a beautifully aged patina. The top is ...
Brass
$6,874 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
Brass
Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed frame By Councill Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 64"W x 88"D x 86.75"H. ...
Brass
$2,070 / set
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer chests based on an 18th Century Gustavian anti...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Open Twist Candlesticks
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak candlesticks from England with open barley twist stems. This pair of candlesticks has hand cast brass bobeches over hand turned candle cups, supported on won...
Brass
$4,500
H 32.25 in W 37 in D 18 in
Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Chest of Drawers in Sienna and Antique White
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, distinguished by its warm sienna tone and hand-painted marbleized top. The subtle imitation of marble adds depth and sophistication to the...
Pine
Scottish Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish mahogany tilt-top tea table with carved molded edge top, centered rotating bird cage, original locking mechanism, carved turned ringed spiral pedestal and resting on tripod ...
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Blue
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Gustavian-style chest of drawers with three drawers, painted in soft blue and blue-grey tones with refined geometric detailing. The marbled top is finished in light blue-g...
Brass
19th Century Antique Swedish Painted Pine Cupboard
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish antique sideboard from the mid-19th century. The sideboard is made of solid pine, which makes the sideboard a stable piece of furniture that fits perfectly in any home. Pai...
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Swedish dresser is a quintessential example of Gustavian style — celebrated for its restrained elegance and timeless appeal. Painted in a soft Gustavian light blue with ...
Pine
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.