$8,080 / set
H 36.5 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
Fine Matched Pair of George III Mahogany Chests of Drawers, Circa 1780
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional and rare matched pair of George III period mahogany chests of drawers, dating to the
Mahogany
$28,000 / set
H 36 in W 47.5 in D 23.5 in
Pair of George III Satinwood Inlaid Demilune Console Cabinets
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of George III mahogany demilune commodes with satinwood banded and fan inlaid tops over
Mahogany, Satinwood
$16,500 / set
H 31.25 in W 30.25 in D 17.75 in
Pair of George III Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of English George III chinoiserie lacquered commodes, dating to the late 18th or
Softwood
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 35.04 in D 23.23 in
George III Period Pair of Identical 18th Century Mahogany Chests of Drawers
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The near pair of mahogany chests retain identical original handles, locks and escutcheons and share
Pair of George III Mahogany and Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Exhibition quality pair of George III mahogany and inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1790. With well
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 34 in W 14 in D 13.75 in
Very Rare Pair of George III Period Mahogany Bedside Pot-Cupboards
Located in Cambridge, GB
A very rare pair of George III period mahogany bedside pot-cupboards of rich-coloured timber; each
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Pair of George III Mahogany Tambour Fronted Tray Top Bedside Cupboards Commodes
Located in Heswall, Wirral
A pair of George III mahogany tambour fronted tray top bedside table/commode. With tambour front
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 30 in W 22 in D 19 in
Pair of George III Mahogany Tray Topped Bedside Tables Commodes, circa 1760
Located in Heswall, Wirral
A good pair of George III mahogany tray topped bedside tables or commodes. Well figured mahogany
Mahogany
Pair of George III Mahogany Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Open Box Return - A veneered and crossbanded chest of drawers with a concave profile, the reeded
Wood
Pair of George III Style Mahogany Bachelor's Chests
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of George III-Style Mahogany Bachelor's Chests, each with a banded rectangular top above a
Mahogany
A Pair of George III Style Yew Wood Chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair of charming little chests in yew wood with cross banding detail with four graduated drawers
Yew
Pair Of George III Style Mahogany Dwarf Chests Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rectangular tops with molded edge over three drawers ending on bracket feet. Handles on sides.
Pair of George III Style Mahogany Bachelor Chests of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers all with brass bail handles, raised on bracket feet. Nice quality timber and construction.
Mahogany
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H 31 in W 43 in L 31 in
Pair of George III Style Chests of Drawers, Nightstands or Commodes, Mahogany
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of George III style chests of drawers, nightstands or commodes. These stylish and decorative
Bronze
Pair, English George III Style Bow Front Chest/Drawers
Located in Bellport, NY
Striking pair of George III style Bow Fronted Chests.Four drawers, all with solid brass original
Brass
Pair of George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, by appointment only
A pair of mid-18th century well figured mahogany bedside cabinets / cupboards, each with scalloped
Mahogany
Pair of George III Style Mahogany Bedside Cupboards
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of George III style mahogany bedside cupboards. Each with square tops above a single cupboard
Pair of George III Period Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A pair of George III period mahogany bedside cabinets, having shaped galleried tops with carrying
Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany
Pair, English George III Style Bow Front ed Drawers/Chests
Located in Bellport, NY
Striking pair of George III Style Bow Fronted Drawers.New oriental red laquer finish,four pull out
Pair of George III Style Satinwood Serpentine Chests of Drawers
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each rectangular serpentine front crossbanded top above a conforming case enclosing four graduated full drawers, raised on bracket feet, inlaid throughout with tulipwood crossbandings.
Wood
Pair of George III Style Satinwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each rectangular serpentine front cross-banded top above a conforming case enclosing four graduated full drawers, raised on bracket feet, inlaid throughout with tulipwood crossbandings.
Brass
Pair of Satinwood George III Bowfront Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Satinwood Diminutive George III Bowfront 4 Drawer Commodes w/ Brass Handles and French Feet.
Rare Pair of George III Gillow's Bedside Commodes
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of documentary George III mahogany bedside commodes by Gillow’s, 1788. With their
Mahogany
Pair of George III Mahogany D-Shaped Commodes
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY D-SHAPED COMMODES, CIRCA 1800. Each with three drawers fitted
Mahogany
Pair of Georgian Whitewash Chests of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of English Georgian style whitewash finish three-drawer chests of drawers with a molded edge
Wood
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique George III style flame mahogany bedside chests with serpentine shaped fronts. They
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique bedside chests in good original condition and with plenty of character. The tops
Walnut
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique burr walnut chests of drawers in excellent condition and of high quality. They have
Walnut
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Georgian style mahogany bedside chests in wonderful condition and of extremely high
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
Pair of Antique Georgian style mahogany bedside chests in excellent condition, having just been
Brass
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H 48 in W 21.5 in D 15 in
Extremely Well Matched Pair of George III Period Mahogany Tray Top Commodes
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An excellent quality late 19th century mahogany pedestal chest of six drawers retaining original
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H 33 in W 44 in D 19.25 in
A fine and rare pair of 19th c George 111 tulipwood and marquetry commodes.
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century George 111 Ormolu mounted tulipwood and marquetry commodes. Pair in the manor of
Bronze
Outstanding Pair of Adam Style Inlaid Serpentine Front Cabinets
Located in San Francisco, CA
An outstanding pair of Adam style fiddle back mahogany satinwood and boxwood banded and inlaid
Mahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
Pair of English Chippendale Mahogany Tambour Commodes, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Chippendale mahogany tambour front commodes with handle carved galleries, sliding
Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Georgian style mahogany bedside chest of drawers. These are wonderful little bedside
Pair of George III Style Leather Veneered Lingerie Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Two lingerie chests in the George III style. Leather veneered drawers and tops with gold tooling.
Leather, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 20 in
Drexel Heritage Inhertance Mahogany Bachelor Chest Inheritance George III, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High quality pair of "Inhertance/Inheritance" by Drexel Heritage Bachelor chests in the George III
Brass
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H 34.63 in W 38 in D 22.75 in
Near Pair of George III Style Highly Figured Walnut Chests of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Made together in custom cabinetry shop, a near pair (one has two short drawers at top, the
Pair of George III Style Mahogany Chests of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular serpentine top over a brushing slide and four graduated conforming drawers with brass bail handles, bracket feet. Volk Estate, Palm Beach.
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H 34.5 in W 39.75 in D 21 in
Pair of Old Reprod George III Style Hand Painted Satinwood Demilune Commodes
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of fabulous quality old reprod. George III style hand painted inlaid satinwood demilune
Satinwood
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H 38.5 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Pair of English Oyster Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a pair of chest of drawers, done in an oyster cut of walnut, made in England, circa 1800
Walnut
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H 32.25 in W 34 in D 18 in
Elegant Pair of Baker Mahogany and Satinwood Bachelor Chests Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two very handsome chests of drawers commodes by Baker, perfect as night stands, having ebony inlay
Mahogany
Pair of Friendly George III Chests
Located in Chamblee, GA
Very rare pair of George III early regency chests. One chests measurements are listed below and the
Mahogany, Rosewood
Matching Pair of George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A matching pair of George III mahogany chest of drawers. Pair of matching chests one with brushing
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century George III Mahogany Three-Drawer Low Chests
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 19th c. George III mahogany three-drawer low chests.
Mahogany
Pair George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each rectangular top with molded edge above a conforming case fitted with two short drawers and three graduated long cockbeaded drawers each with ring pulls and sunburst escutcheons ...
Metal
Pair of George III Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Louisville, KY
rectangular top over two short and three long tapering drawers; raised on french style feet with a shaped apron.
Mahogany
A Pair Of Fine George III Mahogany Chests Of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Each rectangular bowfront top with a reeded edge over an ebony-strung frieze and three cockbeaded graduated drawers set between outset reeded pilasters; on turned tapering feet.
Pair of 18th Century George III Period Bedside Commodes
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-18th century George III period mahogany bedside commodes or night stands, each having
Brass
Pair of Mahogany 19th Century Antique Bedside Chests
Located in Darwen, GB
A pair of mahogany 19th century antique bedside chests. Each having a solid mahogany rectangular
Pair of Burl Walnut Small Bedside Chests
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Pair of burl walnut small bedside chests This pair of walnut small chests were made in the first
Walnut
Pair of Antique Campaign Chest Trunk Mahogany George III 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A near identical pair of antique George III solid mahogany Campaign chests, brass bound corners
Mahogany
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Chireno, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...
Wood, Giltwood
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
Wool
$37,500 / set
H 37 in W 63 in D 23 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style 5 Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set Comprising of a settee and four armchairs. Each with an oval upholstered back co...
Fabric, Giltwood
English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
English Axminster rug. Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III). Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild.
Wool
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
Fabric
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$5,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.25 in
Set of 12 Royal Doulton Scenic Hand-Painted Artist Signed Garden Plates W/ Gold
By Royal Doulton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Royal Doulton dinner or cabinet plates is hand-painted with landscape and garden scenes in a bright vibrant palette. Each unique plate has the garden (Dingley Park, Dr...
Porcelain
Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome set of 12 Regency period dining chairs is and exceptional example of Regency furniture in both construction and design. The chairs are crafted of rich mahogany and are ...
Mahogany
Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This luxurious and rare table clock is the essence of Art Deco style. Retailed at the renowned J. E. Caldwell & Co., this exceptional timepiece is comprised of a French clock mov...
Enamel
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
Beech
$19,450Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
Ormolu
Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Geese in a Country Setting
Located in Hudson, NY
Country farm geese with early spring blossoms and a bamboo fence. Beautiful details on the feathers. Signature and seal read Keibo Joshi (Ms. Keibo) mineral pigments on silk with a...
Silk, Wood, Paper
$7,895Sale Price / set|39% Off
H 32 in W 16 in D 16 in
Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Chinese Export, 19th century porcelain bottle vases mounted with French ormolu as oil lamps. The well potted ovoid light pale-green porcelain pear-shaped body decorate...
Ormolu
Set of 12 Coalport Cobalt Blue & French Enamel Dinner Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A beautiful set of 12 Coalport dinner plates with subtly shaped rims and acid-etched gold borders. The distinctive deep blue enamel ground is contrasted with white "French Enamel" e...
Paste, Porcelain
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
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.