BLUEBELL White Chest of Drawers in Bleached Maple Wood with Hand Painted Flower
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the chest of drawers features a wood finish that showcases the natural beauty of bleached maple with a tasteful patina.
Wood, Paint, Maple
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 serpentine front Veneered drawer fronts. Some historical small patches on the drawer fro...
Wood
1850s French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of this 1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece of elegance with exquisite ornate details.
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Chest with Eight Drawers in Bleached Finish
By Hans J. Wegner, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid Century Modern tall chest of drawers in unusual light toned finish, having eight drawers, each with two sculpted wood pulls. The dresser rests on four tapered pole solid...
Wood
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.
Wood
Italian Bleached Wood Chest w/Faux Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This wood has a custom scraped and bleached finish, which compliments the older hand-painted faux-marble top (which has muted colors in yellow, salmon, and brown).
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
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
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest, France, circa 1950s. Elegant serpentine design features three wide deep drawers for all your storage needs. It is a versatile size and can be us...
Brass
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 columns with reeded faux-bamboo fronts, resting on four square tapered legs.
Wood, Mahogany
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 mahogany with four drawers brass sabots to the feet. Inside two top drawers have wh...
Wood, Mahogany
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 central curved fronts and decoratively louvered sections on either side. (manner of DONAL...
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Burl
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 patinated brass drawer pulls, resting on taped triangular legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIB...
Wood
Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the early 1800s (possibly making this a period piece), the walnut wood has been bleached more recently, giving the three tiers of drawers a golden beige hue.
Stone, Metal, Bronze
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 deep by 36 inches tall
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 reveal a fantastic colour and graining throughout. This shapely and tactile piece...
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 charm. It features a stunning carved design that adds character and texture to its over...
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 size and can be used as a nightstand, or as an end or side table.
Metal
Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A new, custom gray wash accentuates the top and various trim; a beautiful contrast against the bleached wood. This 19th century French Neoclassical commode is a smaller-sized case pi...
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 a rectangular-shaped top with rounded front corners, over a case which houses thre...
Wood
Vintage Bleached Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Characterized by its clean, architectural silhouette and minimalist aesthetic, the piece has been masterfully bleached to highlight the natural swirling grain and warm textural varia...
Wood
Bleached Oak Console with Brushed Stainless Steel Drawers
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Bleached oak console with brushed stainless steel drawers.
Stainless Steel
Italian Early 19th Century Bleached Credenza with Canted Sides Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian bleached wood credenza from the early 19th century, with canted sides, three drawers over four doors.
Brass
Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One cabinet features a door on the right side, while the other features 5 full-width drawers. Set on black wood bases. Signed with foil labels on the drawers, dating these pieces to ...
Wood, Mahogany
A Tall Antique Swedish 4-Drawer Commode in Scraped Pine, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… With four tiers of drawers, this Swedish commode is quite tall, standing almost four feet. Hand-carved circa 1880, the original finish of the pine woo...
Metal, Brass
Circa 1750 French Crossbow Front Commode in Lightly Scrubbed Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
When compared with furniture from other periods, Louis XV offerings, such as this walnut commode from circa 1750, have much softer and shapelier forms. Notice the undulating lines to...
Metal, Bronze
Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
The Consulat style is a subset of the Directoire period, coinciding with the initial consolidation of power by Napoleon Bonaparte (roughly 1799-1804). Both historically and culturall...
Metal
$11,200 / item
Low KABOT Sideboard in Walnut with 6 Drawers
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
It details 6 push-to-open, soft-close drawers in two columns of three. There are custom configurations available, including hand loomed cane cabinet doors, solid wood cabinet doors, ...
Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
$9,400 / item
High KABOT Sideboard in Oak with 5 Drawers
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
It details 5 push-to-open, soft-close drawers. There are custom configurations available, including hand loomed cane cabinet doors, solid wood cabinet doors, differing amounts of dra...
Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
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.
Wood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
This example features bleached walnut wood shelves, drawers etc. supported by a squared brass frame.
Brass
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 drawer.Brass handles and escutcheons.Recessed side panels and decorative base.
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
Antique Swedish Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This chest would work equally well in your living room or bedroom.
Brass
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 spade shaped feet.
Wood
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-front design, and features a case that houses nine drawers total, made up of three ...
Wood
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 chest from Sweden features an overhanging, rectangular-shaped top with rounded front c...
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Distressed Bleached Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage distressed chest of drawers. A gorgeous bleached Burl wood in a classic Bombe shape.
Metal
Sold|$6,595
1820s English Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the grace of the 1820s with the English Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a versatile and elongated piece that seamlessly combines functionality and elegance.
Wood
Sold|$4,595
1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest of drawers produced in France, circa 1800. This bleached oak buffet displays three broad sliding drawers ornamented with engraved patterns, a scalloped apron and two...
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
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
The bleached wood gives the chest of drawers a modern look, but all the little imperfections accumulated over time make it obvious that it is an antique, therefore it will fit well w...
Walnut
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of refinement with this 20th-century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers. Exuding timeless elegance, this piece features three spacious sliding drawers adorned ...
Wood
Sold|$6,100 / set
Pair of Kindel Bleached Wood Chests with Fluted Details
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The chests are presented upon tapered square legs. The wood has a bleached finish and a very pale/blue with white color accentuates the trim.
Metal
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of refinement with this 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers. Exuding timeless elegance, this piece features three spacious sliding drawers adorned w...
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the refined elegance of the 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece in the exquisite style of Louis XV.
Wood
Large French Antique Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish which lightened the dark oak and brings out the lovely carved details of the paneled drawers a...
Wood, Oak
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Created in France during the 20th century, this dresser was handcrafted from oak that has been delicately treated with a bleaching process, adding a new life to the wood grain.
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Each beautifully designed ornate detail will bring immense style to any home. The oak wood, treated delicately through a meticulous bleaching process, breathes new life into the grai...
Wood
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 of the original color showing now showing the woods naturial color and gorgeous deta...
Wood
English 19th Century Jacobean Bleached Wood Chest with Carved Quatrefoil Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Jacobean bleached wood chest features beautiful quatrefoil and rectangular carved drawer fronts.
Metal
Early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers stands as a captivating testament to timeless craftsmanship and distinctive design.
Wood
Antique Large Chest of Bleached Oak Drawers from France
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish which has lightened the dark oak and brings out the lovely carved details of the paneled drawe...
Wood, Oak
Antique French Bleached Oak Large Chest of 3-Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome large French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish, lightening the dark oak and bringing out the lovely details of the paneled drawers and...
Wood, Oak
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 Accents.
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The oak wood, treated delicately through a meticulous bleaching process, breathes new life into the grain, enhancing its natural beauty.
Wood, Oak
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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