George I Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
George I walnut chest of drawers with feather banded drawer fronts, matching quartered figured
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
George I Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
George I walnut chest of drawers with feather banded drawer fronts, matching quartered figured
Walnut, Burl
George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th century, two short drawers above three long drawers with
Brass
English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly
Brass
George I Walnut Chest Drawers Antique 1720
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning period George I walnut chest of drawers The walnut chest is in two parts (this was common
Walnut
Antique George I Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality walnut chest of drawers having a quality walnut rectangular top with a
Walnut
Outstanding Original George I Antique Quality Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding original George I antique quality figured walnut chest of drawers having a quality
Walnut
Burton Chang George I Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George I style burl elm and walnut chest of drawers, made by Burton Chang, late 20th century. With
Brass
George I Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Early 18th Century, George I walnut chest on stand. Drawers feature finely figured and feather
Brass
George I Burl Walnut Chest-on-Chest, English Antique, 18th Century
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional English 18th-century George I burl walnut chest-on-chest of rare proportions. This
Walnut, Burl
George I Period Chest Veneered in Highly Figured Walnut
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
Veneered in burl walnut and highly figured walnut, this chest of drawers is composed of two short
Walnut
George I Walnut Tallboy Chest, England, Circa 1720, Original Brass
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Wonderful Early 18th Century, George I Period, Walnut Chest On Chest, Or Tallboy, Of Attractive
Walnut
George I Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George I Walnut Chest on Stand Item Code: S27-731A An elegant early 18th century George I chest on
Walnut
Extremely Rare George I Walnut Chest of Small Proportions on Ball and Bracke
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
feather-banded drawers, each book-matched, lined in oak and framed to the carcass with a double-D cross
Walnut
English 18th Century George I Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
English walnut and oak Jacobean chest of drawers. With five drawers: two smaller drawers at the
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
A magnificent early 18th-century antique George I walnut chest on stand superbly constructed and
Walnut
George I Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand, Burr Elm Veneer, Antique, 1715
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
matched burr walnut. The lower section with five drawers and a shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs
Walnut
A very fine George I walnut tallboy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine George I walnut tallboy, of typical rectangular form with a wide base containing three
Walnut
FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George III English Thomas Chippendale period hand carved Gentleman's dressing table chest of drawers
Walnut
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1760 BURR WALNUT GEORGE III BANK / CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George III circa 1760 Burr Walnut bank of drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Attractive Early 18th Century George I Period Highly Figured Walnut Chest, Of
Walnut
18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
This is a fine early 18th-century walnut chest on stand, dating to the George I period, circa 1720
Walnut
Diminutive Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Highboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare highboy of diminutive proportions in walnut and mahogany with fine marquetry, feather
Mahogany, Walnut
George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
George I Walnut Bureau. This Bureau Stands Upon Bracket Feet and Features an Arrangement of 2 Over
Walnut
George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
George I Walnut Bureau. This Bureau Stands Upon Bracket Feet and Features an Arrangement of 2 Over
Walnut
George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
George I walnut bureau. This bureau stands upon bracket feet and features an arrangement of 2 over
Walnut
18th century George I walnut cabinet on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century George I walnut cabinet on chest circa 1710. We are pleased to offer this stunning
Walnut
18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England
Located in Houston, TX
A superb early 18th-century George I walnut "tallboy" chest-on-stand, featuring exquisite oyster
Walnut
An Unusual George I Period Walnut-Veneered Cabinet on Chest
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
An unusually small, single-door cabinet on chest featuring an arched cornice, original hardware
Walnut
George I Cabinet on Chest of Figured Walnut from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English period George I cabinet on chest of patinated walnut from the 18th century
Metal, Brass
A Fine Old & Ody George I Burr Walnut Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine English George I-period burr (burl) walnut secretaire cabinet attributed to Old & Ody
Walnut
A George 1st Cabinet on Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A wonderfully romantic George I figured walnut cabinet on chest with moulded cornice above a plain
Walnut
Georgian Walnut Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Very Attractive, Early 18th Century, George I Period. Walnut Dressing Table
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Queen Anne walnut secretaire chest / escritoire, circa 1710 in date. The upper section
Walnut
Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive George I Period Walnut Dressing Table Mirror, Having Probably Original
Walnut
Antique rare early 18th century style figured walnut table mirror English C 1860
Located in Central England, GB
rare small piece of furniture is designed to sit on a chest of drawers or lowboy. It has an adjustable
Walnut
Unavailable|$62,138
George I Burr Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Heswall, Wirral
George I burr walnut veneered chest of drawers with brushing slide crossbanded and herringbone
Walnut
Unavailable|$38,500
Fine and Rare George I Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
An early Georgian, George I, oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers. The geometric line inlaid top
Unavailable|$7,939
George I Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
George I walnut chest on stand This George I walnut chest on stand was made circa 1720. It was
Walnut
Unavailable|$8,500
Good George I/II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
A good early chest on chest, molding to the top, waist, and base of this piece would indicate a
Walnut
Unavailable|$5,800
Early Burl Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers, George I Period
Located in Port Chester, NY
A splendid early burr walnut veneered chest with original brasses and period ogee feet. The veneer
Walnut
Unavailable|$21,748
Small George I Period Figured Walnut Chest on Chest, circa 1720
Located in East Sussex, GB
A fine and rare George I period burr figured walnut chest on chest of small size and of outstanding
Walnut
Unavailable|$3,452
George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Kettering, GB
A George I Walnut Bureau, a beautiful and very original example. The fall-front over two short and
Brass
Unavailable|$5,200
Small Early Georgian Figured Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Free Union, VA
A rare early 18th century George I / George II period (ca. 1720-1740) chest of drawers of refined
Walnut
Unavailable|$6,400
Early Georgian Burr Walnut 2 Over 4 Chest of Drawers, George I Period
Located in Port Chester, NY
This George I dresser is in very good condition for it's age. The bookmatched walnut veneer is
Walnut
Unavailable|$1,373
English Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A very good early Georgian style burr walnut serpentine fronted chest of drawers. Well made in
Walnut, Burl
Unavailable|$8,500
18th Century George I Figured Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Los Gatos, CA
First Quarter 18th Century George I Figured Walnut Chest on Chest
Walnut
Unavailable|$39,600
Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine George I Walnut Chest on Stand with Solid Walnut Cross Gain Cornice, Highly Figured
Brass
Unavailable|$26,000
Queen Anne/George I Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in New York, NY
A fine walnut bachelors chest on bracket feet with a wonderful pale toffee color and the added
Walnut
Unavailable|$6,950
Walnut Highboy in the George 1st Style
Located in London, GB
A charming highboy or chest on stand with a brushing slide in the style of George 1st, circa 1900
Walnut
Unavailable|$40,695
Burr Walnut and Feather Banded Bachelor Chest
Located in Herzele, BE
A superb burr walnut and feather banded bachelors chest of compact proportions and retaining
Walnut
Unavailable|$4,487
17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
Located in Kettering, GB
An early 17th century chest of drawers, in the Queen Anne style, on a later, most likely George I
Brass
Unavailable|$48,000
18th C English Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful George I chest on chest that once belonged to the Duke of Dorset and was purchased from
Walnut
Unavailable|$22,700
Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
An extraordinarily rare English Queen Ann Walnut metamorphic chest of drawers with pull out writing
Walnut
Unavailable|$18,500
George I Walnut Chest on Chest of Compact Size
Located in New York, NY
A very desirable walnut chest on chest retaining a very fine color and patina with two short and
Walnut
Unavailable|$24,000
Fine and Important George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
and rare feature, the cupboard is moveable so it can pull forward and simulate a chest of drawers
Walnut
Unavailable|$48,329
18th Century Veneered Walnut Writing desk or escritoire
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A very fine early 18th Century escritoire veneered in burr walnut, the whole decorated with
Walnut
18th Century George I Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
18th century George I walnut chest of drawers. Three over three-drawer set up with drop pulls
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.