18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mid 18th century Dutch serpentine chest of drawers that is a wonderful example of Dutch craftsmanship with convex and concave drawers.
Brass
18th Century Carved Ash Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious deeply carved chest of drawers from the Netherlands, late 18th century of Ash and Oak construction, the beautiful serpentine drawers with detailed cast ormolu mounts and d...
Oak
$3,723
Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C Dutch serpentine front commode. 1830
Pine
Small Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front oak commode. 1790
Oak
Dutch Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Baroque, Late 18th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the late 1700s using walnut. The chest of drawers has a beautiful, deep and warm chocolate color. The dresser features four inset ...
Walnut
Dutch Rococo Style Chinoiserie Walnut Serpentine Bombe Chest By White Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Dutch Rococo style chinoiserie bombe chest by White Furniture.
Brass
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Dutch painted serpentine commode. 1780. Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High.
Oak
Dutch Baroque Oak Small Chest Of Drawers With Serpentine Front, Early 1900s
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small Dutch Chest of drawers hand-made in the early 1900s using oak.
Oak
Period 18th Century Dutch Chest/Commode, Serpentine Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A glowing Dutch oak chest, with serpentine drawers and original brasses, circa 1780.
Oak
Dutch 19th Century Serpentine Fronted Commode
Located in Pulborough, GB
Delightful 19th century Dutch painted Walnut 4 drawer Serpentine fronted commode, with original ornate brass drop handle.
Oak
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode of Four Drawers
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A Dutch serpentine commode of four drawers retaining its original mounts and handles.
Brass
Dutch Serpentine chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 th.c. Dutch chest with recent paint
Wood
Antique Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
A 19th-century three-drawer Dutch chest with shapely serpentine drawer fronts and curvaceous top and apron.
Hardwood
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 serpentine mouldings on the drawers on stands and beautiful original brass hardware’s, in bl...
Bronze
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century four drawers Dutch chest in richly carved, bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top, handsome original large iron handles on the side panels and...
Iron
Dutch Pine Serpentine Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 18th century Dutch cottage commode handcrafted in pine with four drawers having a scalloped top over a dramatic serpentine form case with a centuries old patina, ...
Pine
Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century Dutch painted 3-drawer serpentine commode, 1820. Dimensions: 37.5 inches (95 cms) wide 20 inches (51 cms) deep 33 inches (84 cms) high.
Pine
1820s Dutch Oak Bombe Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Design
Located in High Point, NC
This 1820s Dutch oak bombe chest of drawers showcases the graceful curvature and sculptural presence associated with early 19th-century craftsmanship.
Oak
Dutch Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
20th C Dutch painted pine serpentine front four drawer commode. 1950. Reference: 7557 Dimensions 42.5 inches (108 cms) wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) deep 34.5 inches (88 cms) high.
Pine
19th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting narrow 19th C Dutch painted serpentine commode . 1830
Oak
19th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Dutch painted serpentine front 3 drawer commode. 1880.
Oak
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Dutch painted oak serpentine front commode. 1760. Reference: 8195 Dimensions 34.5 inches (88 cms) Wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) Deep 35 inches (89 cms) High
Oak
Unusual Anglo Dutch Serpentine commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and unusual Anglo-Dutch mahogany serpentine fronted commode, the canted side top with shaped front and molded edges over brushing slide and three graduated drawers, the canted c...
Brass
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Dutch painted pine serpentine front 4 drawer commode. 1780 Reference: 7344 Dimensions 37 inches (94 cms) Wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) Deep 31.5 inches (80 cms) High.
Pine
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C Dutch 4 drawer commode with a serpentine front. 1790. Reference: 7533 Dimensions 36 inches (91 cms) wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) deep 31.5 inches (80 cms) high.
Oak
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful 18th Century Dutch commode in original timeworn paint. Serpentine front with four drawers, each with two metal ring pulls and keyhole escutcheons. Panelled sides with c...
Wood
Petite Dutch Serpentine Oak Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The petite Dutch serpentine oak commode with 4 drawers and brass hardware terminating in ogee bracket feet.
Brass
18th Century Dutch Walnut Serpentine Commode Circa 1740
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Dutch Walnut Serpentine Commode Circa 1740
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Walnut
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode Approximate size: 32.5 (h) x 41.5 (w) x 23 (d) in. Anonymous The Netherlands; 19th century Wood, brass. A striking 19...
Brass
1740s Dutch Three-Drawer Serpentine Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch serpentine three-drawer commode from the mid-18th century. Born in the Netherlands during the 1740s, this three-drawer commode features a planked top with rounded edges, adop...
Wood
19th Century Dutch Elm and Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th C Dutch elm and walnut serpentine commode with deep cross-banded top and turned feet. 1840. Reference: 7427 Dimensions 36 inches (91 cms) Wide 26 inches (66 cms...
Elm, Walnut
Dutch Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Dutch burled walnut double serpentine front chest of drawers, circa 1800.
Brass
Sold
H 31.25 in W 49 in D 25.75 in
18th c. Dutch Louis Philippe Period Serpentine Front Walnut Parquetry Commode
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th c. Dutch chest of drawers from the Louis Philippe period with an elegant serpentine front.
Bronze, Copper
Antique Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Dutch serpentine fronted marquetry chest of four graduated drawers, Circa 1850 in date.
Ormolu
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Dutch bombe' serpentine fronted marquetry chest of drawers, late 18th century in date.
Walnut
Late 19th Century Dutch Burr Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century Dutch burr walnut serpentine feather banded commode of small proportion. Having a nice colour, original handles and stands on shaped and curved bracket feet. Dimens...
Serpentine
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Dutch bombe' serpentine fronted marquetry chest of drawers, circa 1770 in date.
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century four drawers Dutch chest in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and block feet.
Iron
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century four drawers Dutch chest in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top, handsome original large iron handles on the side panels and ...
Bronze, Iron
Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century Dutch painted serpentine front commode, 1820 Dimensions 39 inches (99 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms) deep 33.5 inches (85 cms) high.
Oak
18th Century Dutch Rococo Period Serpentine Front Painted Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a beautiful Dutch Rococo commode, circa 1760 in white wash paint with original bronze hardware. The commode has a double serpentine front, shaped top, and scalloped apron. Th...
Pine
Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A bold three drawer commode with serpentine front and an unusual bold base and skirt. The oak carcass is veneered with matched walnut with crossbanding . The brass hardware and escu...
Wood
Antique Painted Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Port Chester, NY
In a charming smaller size, this delightful chest has the original bronze handles and escutcheons, the paint has been refreshed recently, in gray-blue, over the earlier red and gray ...
Bronze
Early 19th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th century Dutch painted serpentine commode with later distressed paint, of small proportions.
Wood
Dutch Satinwood Inlaid and Marquetry Walnut Serpentine Front Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale Dutch satinwood inlaid and marquetry walnut serpentine front commode, circa 1760; star-shaped satinwood inlays on top and satinwood banding on four sides; four drawers wi...
Satinwood
Dutch Baroque Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Dutch chest with a serpentine front curve including four drawers with brass hardware
Brass
18th Century Painted Swedish or Dutch Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Nashville, TN
This 18th century three-drawer commode is painted a creamy color yet the warm oak graining is still visible. The back is hand planed and the sides feature a lovely design.
Oak
Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
4 Drawer Serpentine Front Dutch Chest of Drawers.Painted pale gray with nice detailing.
Wood
Swedish Marble Topped Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small early 19th century Swedish three drawer pine commode with an interesting marble top. 1830. Code: 9130 Dimensions: W: 34" (86.4 cm) H: 32" (81.3 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Marble
18th Century Dutch Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front 3 drawer painted oak commode with a faux marble top. 1790. Reference: 8114 Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 18 inches (46 cms) Deep 29.5 inche...
Oak
Late 18th Century English Oak Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century hand carved oak chest of drawers from England. The top is made from two boards, with a molded and beveled edge. The top follows down to simple sides, also made ...
Brass
Large 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A simply stunning large Swedish chest of drawers. Dating from the late 18th Century with later paint in a classic Baroque style. The chest splits into two sections and sits on tradi...
Pine
$2,018Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
French Louis XV Period Chest of Drawers - 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful Louis XV period oak crossbow chest of drawers has four drawers. The handles and keyholes are worked in bronze. The legs of this chest of drawers are curved with a cros...
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled sides and drawer fronts with hand carvings of garlands and cornucopia. Its three dr...
Oak
$3,199
H 40.95 in W 38.31 in D 19.1 in L 40.95 in
Danish Rococo Oak Serpentine Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in Rødding, DK
A solid quarter-sawn oak serpentine chest of drawers in the Danish Rococo tradition — the work of an unknown Danish cabinetmaker, 1940s — with six graduated drawers displaying except...
Brass
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French bleached and painted walnut commode. 1890. Internal reference: C Code: 8989 Dimensions: W: 43" (109.2 cm) H: 31.5" (80 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large late 18th Century Swedish commode. With large deep storage drawers, in original paint. Circa 1790.
Wood
$5,397
H 37.21 in W 38.78 in D 20.28 in
SUPER DECORATIVE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ENGLISH OAK HEAVILY CARVED CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1860-1880 English oak heavily carved Chest of Drawers Please note the delivery fee lis...
Oak
$4,580
H 46.46 in W 46.46 in D 23.23 in
Late 18th Century, Antique Baroque Oak Chest of Drawers with Cabriole Legs
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant baroque chest of drawers in solid oak, crafted in the 18th century. The piece features a beautifully curved and break-front façade with four drawers and a detachable base....
Brass
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Baroque dresser with four drawers, period brass hardware and key. Inlaid fruitwood decorations, sharp intarsia work.
Oak, Fruitwood
19th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French commode with old handles in later paint. Circa 1860.
Wood
Late 17th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine late 17th-century English oak chest of drawers of excellent proportions and untouched character circa 1680-1690 This handsome piece stands on its original bun feet and retain...
Brass
Swedish Period Baroque "Bombée" Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful and rare "Bombée" chest of drawers in original condition, made in Stockholm ca 1750. A moulded serpentine rectangular top above three long drawers, shaped apro...
Italian Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century Italian serpentine front two drawer bleached oak commode. 1790. Internal reference: H Code: 9128 Dimensions: W: 48" (121.9 cm) H: 34.5" (87.6 cm) D: 19.5" (49...
Oak
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
Beachcomber Counter Stool in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light and strong, the Beachcomber Counter Stool evokes the sight of an old wooden single hull; it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy of the high seas. Constructed o...
Maple, Walnut
On Hold|$7,025 / set
H 30.32 in W 30.52 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative pair of Swedish chests of drawers crafted in pine and executed in the Gustavian style. The softly weathered paintwork displays a delicate blend of celadon green and fade...
Brass
Sold|$1,800
H 33.08 in W 23.82 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique cabinet from Japan. It is a piece of furniture with a refined and quiet presence, creating a calm atmosphere simply by being placed in a space. Its unadorned, simp...
Cedar
Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press sku 2016 Together W228 x D66 x H217 cm Base W219 x D63 x H217 cm Top W228 x D66 x H217 cm Weight 185Kg SHIPPING DIMENSIONS ...
Mahogany
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 27.5 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$5,895
H 40.25 in W 24 in D 10 in
Art Deco Bookcase or Display Cabinet of Burr Walnut with Paneled Glass Door
By Heal's
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period Art Deco Era display cabinet or bookcase from England, circa 1930s, featuring a beautiful veneer surround of burr walnut, with a paneled glass door and working lock and...
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Burl
Max Ingrand for Fontana Art pendant light. Italy c1950
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant light. Brass and acid etched glass. (A model that hasn't been copied!)
Brass
German Art Deco Yellow Marbled Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant German Art Deco ceiling light dating from the 1930s, featuring a beautifully molded warm cream-yellow glass shade with distinctive brown veining and brass fittings. The roun...
Brass
French Wrought Iron Demilune Console in New Powder-coat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French early 20th century tall iron console table, recently sandblasted and powder-coated in a dark bronze effect for durability indoors and outside in a patio or garden setting. Thr...
Iron, Wrought Iron
1920s Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ralph Lauren square 10x11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the charm and sophistication of this antique Persian Mahal rug, a rare hand-knotted Persian area rug that showcases the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship. This 10 x 11 ...
Wool
$12,250
H 54.25 in W 69.75 in D 16.13 in
Outstanding Late 17th - Early 18th Century Italian Cassapanca - Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding late 17th - early 18th century Cassapanca - Bench from the Tuscan region of Italy. Beautifully constructed from pine with a lifting seat and removable back rest. Stunn...
Pine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Pull-Out Bench, Circa 1870
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian Fållbänk, pull-out hall bench made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian three seater wood sofa has a t...
Wood, Pine
$4,509
H 96.86 in W 65.36 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...
Metal, Aluminum
$8,026
H 32.29 in Dm 25.99 in
ELHÅ Belysning Model "44506" Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare ceiling lamp, model ‘44506’, by ELHÅ Belysning, Sweden, 1940s. Designer unknown. Constructed with a metal frame and two fabric shades, with a pleated inner shade.
Metal
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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