Outstanding Concave Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb quality double serpentine Queen Anne walnut chest of four drawers with brass handles, oak lined and standing on squat cabriole legs, wonderful colour and condition. 36.5" h...
Burl
Compact 3 Drawer Walnut Concave Drawer Front Mid Century Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact 3 Drawer Walnut Concave Drawer Front Mid Century Bachelor Chest Dresser
Formica, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
The head drawer rests on the columns and is slightly concave. The chest of drawers has been restored and polished by hand.
Brass
George III Mahogany Concave Front Sideboard
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany concave front sideboard, circa 1800. With a concave top with two hinged doors, below are two outer drawers, next level down a central stationary drawer front flan...
Mahogany
Art Deco Style, Antique Glass, Painted Wood, Concave Mirrored Cabinets
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Style, Antiqued Glass, Painted Wood, Concave Mirrored Cabinets with Inverted Sides Pair of exceptional art deco style console cabinets similar to French works from the 1930...
Mirror, Wood
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, molded top and half moon carved dentil molding below, with highly desirable concave ...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Antique Small Georgian Revival Concave Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique small Georgian revival mahogany chest of drawers dating from C1950. Rare concave front with attractive crossbanding and mahogany veneers.
Mahogany
Unusual Concave Shaped Commode
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique, 19th century carved oak two-door commode having a "D" shaped facade and an inset rouge royal marble top.
Marble
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 39.77 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Commode of Rare Concave Front from Early 19th Century Germany
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Santander, ES
Outstanding and rare Biedermeier cherrywood commode with 3 drawers dating to early 19th century Germany. The architectural shape features a Schinkel style pediment and 3 drawers, the...
Cherry
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 58 in D 25.5 in
18th Century Venetian Polychrome Concave Block Front Commode Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pristine 18th century Venetian polychrome concave block front commode credenza with three long drawers and two secret and canted side doors opening to reveal ten polychromed cubby ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 38.19 in D 20.48 in
Rare 18th Century Italian Baroque Concave Walnut Commode, Circa 1770
Located in Brightlingsea, Essex
Rare mid-18th century Italian concave fronted commode, Lombardy region, possible made in Brescia, with walnut veneer and marquetry inlay to top and drawers, the inlay possible sycamo...
Sycamore, Walnut
Concave Chest of Drawers in Distressed Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Concave Chest of Drawers in Distressed Oak Piece from our one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde.
Oak
Antique Mahogany George III Style Concaved Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique mahogany chest of drawers with a concaved front, in good condition and dating from circa 1910s-1920s period.
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany George III Style Concave Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique mahogany chest of drawers with a concave front, in good condition & dating from circa 1910s-1920s period.
Mahogany
18th Century Baltic Greige Painted Concave Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A unique and elegant painted Baroque chest of drawers with a concave front adorned with minimal scrolled oval-shaped panels and flanked by decorative acanthus leave corners finish...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Concaved Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
RARE PAIR OF CONCAVED CHESTS, ALL ORIGINAL INCLUDING HANDLES HEIGHT: 36 1/4" LENGTH: 50 1/4" DEPTH: 17 3/4"
Mahogany
Antique Concave Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique concave chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
Wood
Superb Antique Shaped Concave Burr Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
Superb Antique Shaped Concave Burr Walnut Chest Of Drawers A very attractive with gorgeous colour shaped concave chest of drawers dating to circa 1900.
Mid-20th Century Concave Elm Chest of Drawers by Bodafors SMF
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality chest of drawers by renowned Swedish maker Bodafors, circa 1950.
Birch
Sold
H 36 in W 44 in D 23 in
Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Concave Front and Black Marble
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptionally fine French, Louis Philippe chest or commode in mahogany with four perfectly book-matched concave drawers that are graduated in depth and flanked with rope-turned co...
Marble
Russian Neoclassical Concave Front Commode Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine Period Three Drawer Russian Neoclassical Commode. This late 18th early 19th century commode has tapering bronze mounted feet supporting an upper shell of three bronze framed f...
Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very elegant, slightly concave-shaped chest of drawers in original cream-white colour.
Birch
European Curved Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
European concave form walnut and mahogany chest of drawers with a three-quarter gallery, aged Baroque walnut finish, four-paneled drawers with drop handles and raised on bun feet.
Wood
Concave Front Neoclassical Chest with White Marble Top
Located in North York, ON
This neoclassical chest is made of mahogany with a concave façade and inset brass trim. Boasting marble top with light grey veining and gold circular brass pulls. There is a greek ke...
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Johnson Carper Walnut Concave High Chest
By Johnson Carper
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Johnson Carper Walnut Concave High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five concave style drawers, a protective laminated top, modern le...
Laminate, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
American Mid-Century Concave Three-Drawer Chest Labeled 'John Widdicomb'
By John Widdicomb
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-veneered American Mid-Century concave three-drawer chest; labeled 'John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan'; the rectangular top over three concave drawers with well-figured bo...
French Concave Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French concave front three-drawer commode, 1820 Dimensions: 45 inches (114 cms) wide 20 inches (51 cms) deep 30.5 inches (77 cms) high.
pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave t
Located in San Francisco, CA
a superb pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave two-door side cabinets adorned with gilt chinoiserie decoration; with later green marble tops; crackling to la...
pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave t
Located in San Francisco, CA
a elegant pair of english regency-style green japanned and faux bamboo concave two-door side cabinets adorned with gilt chinoiserie decoration; with later green marble tops; cracklin...
19th Century Continental Walnut Concave Front Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Early 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Style Commode in Walnut, with Ebonized and Gilt Accents and Unusual Concave Shaped Front.
Brass
Adam Style Concave Side Two-Door Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
An Adam style two-door cabinet, the bow shaped top with satinwood inlaid over a conforming case fitted with two doors decorated with intricate marquetry pattern with shelving interio...
Wood
A Pair of Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Concave Marble Top Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Finely Inlaid Commodes / Nightstands. The beautiful Marble Top is colored with slate and creams which compliments these finely detaile...
Antique Pine Low Chest of Two Drawers With Concave Curved Front
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the captivating concave curved front of this low chest of drawers that draws one's attention to it.
Wood, Pine
1950s Scandinavian Elm Concave Low Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950s Scandinavian chest of drawers. Three drawers with brass ring handles.
Elm
Concave Front Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern concave front high chest dresser.
Walnut
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 1950.
Brass
Sublime Holland MacRae for Lee Jofa Chatsworth Concave Mahogany Chest
By Lee Jofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Holland MacRae Chatsworth mahogany chest of drawers for Lee Jofa is a stunning piece of artistry.
Mahogany
Sold
H 49 in W 38 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Concave Front Blond High Chest Dresser with Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern concave front high chest.
Italian Concave Side Table/Nightstand
Located in Firenze, IT
Tuscany, end of 19th century. A concave three drawers walnut wood nightstand, original bronze handles. Convenient size. Very good condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. ...
Bronze
Ebony Concave Marble Top Hollywood Regency Palatial Commodes, Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of concave marble top Hollywood Regency palatial commodes manner of Maison Jansen. Wonderful Palatial pair of marble top inverted front ebony commodes with gilt decorated bracke...
Mid Century Modern Ebonized Bachelor Chest of Drawers Concave Front
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice curved serpentine front dresser bachelor chest.
Walnut
Pair of Concave Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Concave White Marble Top Chest of Drawers with Greek key design on base
Marble
Pair of classical concave front mahogany chests of drawers
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very chic pair of mid-century concave front mahogany chests of drawers in a classical style.
Brass
Regency Style Flame Mahogany Concave Shaped Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Darwen, GB
A Regency style flame mahogany concave shaped antique chest of drawers. Having a rectangular top of concave shape veneered in beautifully figured flame mahogany and with a reeded edge.
Mahogany
Chatsworth Concave Chest in Faded Mahogany
By Holland & Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chatsworth Concave Chest in Faded Mahogany. This Georgian style chest of drawers features a concave front with straight back.
Brass
English Mahogany Concave Inlaid Countertop Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany concave inlaid countertop chest with the drawers inlaid with boxwood, satinwood, and engraved classical urns and dragons on ogee feet.
Brass
Chatsworth Concave Chest in Faded Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Georgian style concave chest in faded mahogany with ornately carved feet. This chest has five draws each with a lock and eight brass handles. Keys are included.
Brass
18th Century Austrian Concave Chest on Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Concave chest with 3 drawers and flip open top
Elm, Walnut
Sold
H 63.78 in W 42.13 in D 23.63 in
Small George II Oak Chest on Chest with Concave Starburst Inlaid Panel
Located in East Sussex, GB
A small George II period oak chest on chest dating from circa 1750. The top with stepped concave cornice with canted corners above two short and three long Walnut banded Oak drawers ...
Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Painted Concave Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th century Dutch concave commode with scroll supports, of small proportions with later distressed paint.
Wood
Mid Century Modern Concave Form Commode Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
South American, Circa 1950 See similar examples of chest of drawers, commodes, sideboards, credenzas, buffets, side tables and cabinets on our website Florian Papp, fine antiq...
19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged front. High-right body on padfoot feet. Fitted with three drawers of different sizes, the base drawer is curved. Straight writing...
Mahogany, Wood
$1,874Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 20 in D 44 in
Italian Neo-Classical Or Biedermeier Style Burl Wood Bloomingdale’s Chest
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome Italian burl wood commode crafted in Italy for Bloomingdale’s. It has Biedermeier or neo-classical styling. The drawers are paper lined and have dovetail construct...
Granite
$11,835
H 38.19 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
Large Early 19th Century Empire Chest Of Drawers, Mahogany, Ormolu, Paris, 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Large Empire chest of drawers Paris Mahogany Early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 97 x 136 x 68 cm Description: The architecturally designed front of the chest of drawers is ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1820 and originating from Southern Germany, is a true t...
Walnut
$21,301 / set
H 39.77 in W 55.71 in D 25.4 in
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of large Italian commodes featuring three drawers, flanked by ebonized columns with intricately crafted bronze capitals and bases. The chests of drawers stand on tall, square ...
Brass, Bronze
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Danube Monarchy, around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with four drawers and a top plate forming volutes and vase-shaped feet. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry. The crosspieces are profiled and the ...
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
If you’re looking for a stunning antique Biedermeier chest of drawers, this piece from Southern Germany is a must-have. Dating back to around 1820, it features a unique three-drawer ...
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain with lots of movement and ebonized details. Very special!
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers in mahogany with ebonized columns and three drawers standing on socketed square feet. The head drawer with pediment inlay in burl wood.
Wood
$22,500 / set
H 38.75 in W 51.75 in D 25.5 in
Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stately 20th Century Italian two drawer chests featuring beautiful exotic wood marquetry.
Marble
$269,091
H 60 in W 42.5 in D 16.5 in
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
An Exceptionally Rare Secrétaire à Abattant After the designs of Jean-Henri Riesener for Marie Antoinette By Paul Sormani of Paris Of upright rectangular form with canted corners a...
Marble, Ormolu
Biedermeier Burl Side Table, Antique German, Oval Design, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Biedermeier (19th Century possibly German) rectangular burl side table with pullout drawer, light-colored contrasting wood marquetry veneer, notable for its central oval ...
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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