$1,100
H 54 in W 31 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand, dry sink or commode featuring upper towel bar over three drawers with ornate brass hardware and side cabinet. Dimensions: 31" x 16" x 54"h, surface 29"
Hardwood
$1,795
H 28.75 in W 30.75 in D 16.75 in
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Oak Washstand or Commode
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian washstand or commode In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved oak, with brass hardware and porcelain casters.
Brass
Eastlake Lock Side Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in East Aurora, NY
An attractive Walnut and burl Walnut Eastlake tall chest. The drawers are decorated with burl Walnut raised panels and the drawers, sides and top are of solid black Walnut with Popl...
Walnut
Eastlake Aesthetic Walnut & Burl Gentleman’s Chest c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique gentleman's chest exemplifies the distinctive Eastlake Aesthetic Movement, dating to circa 1890. Crafted from rich walnut, the piece features striking burl wood veneer p...
Walnut
$3,300
H 41.25 in W 31 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of American craftsmanship in cabinet making. The vanity features a curved marble top wit...
Marble
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 32.25 in D 16.25 in
Antique Eastlake Foliate Chip Carved Walnut Commode with Towel Bar C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Foliate Chip Carved Walnut Commode with Towel Bar C1910 Measures - 36 1/4" x 32 1/4" x 16 1/4"
Walnut
Sold
H 28 in W 27.25 in D 15.25 in
Antique Eastlake School Walnut & Burl Three Drawer Marble Top Commode C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Three Drawer Marble Top Commode C1890 Measures - 28"H x 27.25"W x 15.25"D An Eastlake Commode, dating to circa 1890 features a stunning combination of ...
Walnut, Burl
Antique English Eastlake Oak Four-Drawer Commode or Dresser
Located in Plainview, NY
An English Victorian style Eastlake commode or dresser. Crafted from solid oak, this Eastlake four-drawer dresser exudes timeless charm with its intricate carved details adorning eac...
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 33.38 in D 19.5 in
Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Washstand, circa 1870
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Victorian Eastlake washstand Originally purchased from Marshall Field's in Chicago, circa 1870 Ornate carved walnut and burl wood in floral motif, with original ...
Slate
Sold
H 37 in W 30.5 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Wash Stand Chest Commode Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand / chest / side table. Made of walnut featuring Eastlake styling with marble top backsplash over three drawers and one cabinet accented with walnut burl p...
Marble
Sold
H 39 in W 29 in D 16 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode.
Marble
Sold
H 37 in W 26 in D 16 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash.
Marble
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Tall Chest C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Eastlake tall chest offers walnut construction with burl panels, incised decoration, and having upper double door cabinet over five long drawers, c1890 Measures...
Walnut, Burl
Antique American Eastlake Carved Walnut Silverware or Jewelry Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming Antique American Eastlake carved walnut silverware or jewelry chest with six velvet lined drawers for flatware or jewelry. Has original brass pulls and wooden knobs and is s...
Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Granite Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake dresser or chest of drawers. Made of walnut featuring three (3) drawers with raised burled panels, turned knobs, acanthus carved accents, and granite top o...
Granite
Sold
H 81 in W 47.5 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Marble Gentlemans Dropwell Dresser Vanity
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake gentleman's dresser or vanity. Made of walnut featuring carved burl panels and ornate fluted and turned accents. The dresser has two candle or shaving stan...
Marble
Sold
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique Late Victorian Eastlake Oak Washstand Cabinet Chest Dresser 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Turn of the century oak washstand featuring three drawers with side cabinet and brass hardware.
Oak
Sold
H 31 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers Nightstand Wash Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Eastlake Victorian parlor washstand or chest. Made of pine featuring three paneled walnut burl drawers with ebonized teardrop pulls with brass rosettes, carved accents, serpe...
Walnut, Pine
Sold
H 31 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Eastlake Walnut Marble 3 Drawer Chest Dresser Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful American Victorian era dresser, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with three dovetailed drawers, stepped stiles and a marble top. The drawers are dovetailed via the Knapp Joi...
Marble
Sold
H 63 in W 45.25 in D 20.5 in
Antique American Burl Walnut Lock Side Eastlake Highboy Chest of Drawers 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique American Aesthetic Movement walnut Eastlake lock side chest of drawers, circa 1870. The chest having a carved & spindled gallery surmounted with a pair of fini...
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 41.93 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
Antique Aesthetic Eastlake Black Ebonized Oak Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Late 19th century chest of drawers in the Eastlake style, ebonized in the Aesthetic taste. In its worn Piano black French polish finish, the rich tones of the quarter sawn oak peek t...
Pine, Oak, Paint
19THC EASTLAKE COTTAGE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC BEAUTIFUL WALNUT EASTLAKE/COTTAGE CHEST OF DRAWERS,WITH HAND CARVED DRAWER PULLS AND KEY HOLES.GREAT CUT OUTS TO THE SCALLOP SKIRT ON THE BASE OF THE CHEST.THE CHEST IS IN GREA...
Walnut
Sold
H 32.75 in W 34 in D 18.25 in
Romweber Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian Eastlake style dresser or chest of drawers By Romweber USA, Late 20th century Carved walnut, with burl wood drawer fronts and original brass hardware. ...
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
Eastlake Victorian White Marble Top Burl Walnut 3 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian white marble top burl walnut 3 drawer commode dresser chest.
Marble
Sold
H 37 in W 43.32 in D 17.5 in
Antique 'Eastlake' Brooks Brothers Dresser in Walnut with Marble Top, U.S, 1890s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A nice petite dresser by Brooks Brothers, NY; the oldest clothing retailer in the United States and a company that up until the early 20th century, manufactured all types of home goo...
Brass
Sold
H 60.25 in W 22.5 in D 22.25 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Ebonized Seven Drawer Lock Side Chest C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut And Ebonized 7 Drawer Lock-Side Chest C1890 Measures - 60.25...
Walnut
Eastlake Blush Marble-Top Wash Stand
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this beautiful Eastlake marble-top wash stand. The wash stand is in a warm cherrywood and burled wood that is stained to a warm tone. The marble-top is a blush colored marbl...
Marble
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
National Mount Airy Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s National Mount Airy Chest 9ft drawers in excellent vintage condition. Dovetail drawers work as originally intented. Original hardware. Measures 30"W x 18"D x 45"H About Nation...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,250
H 41 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful early 1900s Ice Chest. Made oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring three doors, original brass hardware and paneled sides. Interior is enameled with two mesh shelve...
Oak
$1,100
H 29 in W 41 in D 20 in
Antique Late 18th Century Mahogany English Georgian Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century mahogany Georgian chest of drawers Made from mahogany with four drawers, featuring brass hardware over bracket feet.
Mahogany
$1,600
H 46 in W 44 in D 21.5 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahognay featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers. Di...
Mahogany
$3,504
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 14.97 in
Antique Victorian Washstand with Carrara Marble and Porcelain Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th/early 20th century Victorian washstand with Carrara marble surface, splash back and modern marble effect porcelain sink. This piece has an ebonised finish, with a dark to...
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
$2,350
H 64.25 in W 34 in D 15 in
Antique Kuchins Oak Arts & Crafts Drybar Console China Cabinet Cupboard Hutch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Kuchins Furniture arts & crafts china cabinet / cupboard / dry bar / hutch. Made of oak featuring carved paneled door with long hammered copper hinges that opens to shelves ...
Oak
Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...
Mahogany
$476Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 29 in D 17 in
Antique Pine Lift-Top Dry Sink, American Colonial Style, 19th Century
Located in Trenton, NJ
Rich in 19th-century Americana, this antique pine lift-top dry sink is a beautiful expression of early American Colonial style. Its sturdy construction and timeless design reflect a ...
Pine
Umran Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...
Travertine, Marble
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 65.75 in W 34 in D 19.25 in
Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake secretary offers paneled walnut construction with upper having shaped crest surmounting shelf and slant front opening to writing desk and storage compartments and...
Burl, Walnut
19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc pine dry sink cabinet with a drawer is in fine condition. It has a amazing old refinished surface with a nice surface. Fine original backboards.
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.
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