Harlequin Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Cirencester, GB
This storage chest is late 19th Century having been recently hand painted by us, with this giant, blue, harlequin design.
Pine
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Harlequin Inspired Serenissima Chest
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Serenissima chest with Harlequin inspired decors. Harlequin, the most discriminating character fro...
Wood
Antique Broken Arch Top Harlequin Highboy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Highboy with fine traditional form, dove-tail drawer construction, later Batwing pulls and escutcheons, top turned Finials, two deep square drawers with Scalloped ca...
Metal
Harlequin's Tower
By Waxwing Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A playful monolith. The austere geometry and delineation of this tall chest of drawers are undermined by the rippling figure of the wraparound cherry cladding and the “flame” pattern...
Beech, Cherry, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 24.5 in W 28.5 in D 19 in
SALE! SALE! SALE! Pair of "Harlequin" Bombay Chests, Travertine Tops STUNNING
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Pair of Harlequin Bombay chests with travertine tops, Hollywood Glam, charming and playful.Perfect for childrens room.Original condition
Travertine
19th Century Harlequin Italian Painted Chest
Located in Cirencester, GB
This 19th Century Italian Chest has been newly hand-painted by our friend Elisa who is based just outside Florence.
Pine
Harlequin Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this wonderful pair of chest of drawers from Catalonia, Spain. The drawers are late 19th century in their original white which has had the black harlequin geometric desig...
Pine
Swedish Harlequin Diamond Parquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parquetry chest of drawers rendered in golden flame birch. Beautifully detailed drawers. White Bakelite-type pulls. Tapered legs.
Birch
Swedish Harlequin Diamond Parquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parquetry chest of drawers or dresser rendered in golden elm and Carpathian elm. Ample dove-tailed drawers. Brass-tone ring pulls. Carved cabriole legs. Key included.
Wood
Chest of Drawers with Harlequin Pattern, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Brick-red chest of drawers with three drawers and coffered sides. The chest of drawers stands on square pointed feet and has been newly painted according to historical models. The fr...
Wood
Sold
H 35.63 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
Hand Painted Chest of Drawers with Harlequin Pattern, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted chest of drawers with three drawers and a straight body. This chest of drawers was repainted according to historical models with a diamond pattern in white-grey and pati...
Wood
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H 35.44 in W 43.71 in D 20.08 in
19th Chest of drawers, commoda, Harlequin Louis XV , Grey and Raw White
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
In each drawer have original keyhole, in gilded metal, It highlights the print on hand-painted harlequin-type rhombuses that decorate the entire surface of the chest of drawers, alte...
Marble
Stylish Louis XV Designed Harlequin Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Stylish French Louis XV Style Commode with Gilt Bronze Mounts Lacquered in Black and White Harlequin Design.
A Venetian Motif Which Could Have Been a Welcomed Guest ...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Style Harlequin Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th century style continental commodes. In a fabulous red, blue and white harlequin design each featuring two drawers and standing on simple tapering legs.
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Harlequin Parquetry Chest
Located in New York, NY
A locking ash chest with harlequin-patterned ash parquetry adorning the three drawers, with original solid ash pulls.
Ash
Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest in Multi
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
A little Italian Modern, a lot of irresistible color. Our Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest features back-painted glass panes in angular forms in muted, sunrise-inspired hues.
Brass
Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest in Multi-Blue
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
A little Italian Modern, a lot of irresistible color. Our Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest features back-painted glass panes in angular forms and bold, brilliant blues.
Brass
Sold
H 44.1 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Stag Minstrel Chest Of Drawers Handpainted With 'Venetian Harlequin' Design
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Known for an appreciation of both form and function, Stag Minstrel tallboy chest of drawers is from the iconic 1960s range designed by John and Sylvia Reid. Crafted from wood, these ...
Metal
Harlequin Sheraton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harlequin Sheraton cabinet in brown parchment with brass inlay.
Brass
Harlequin Motif Credenza with Nine Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous as a Dresser, Buffet, or Credenza
Brass
1940's cabinets w/gold tooled harlequin design on leather fronts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oak cabinets, green leather fronts
with gold tooled harlequin design. Square brass pulls.
Brass
$5,528 / item
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 15.95 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Barberini Cabinet with Internal Shelf
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Barberini cabinet with Internal Shelf. In a matt black base color with golden leaf embellishments, ...
Wood
$6,098 / item
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
Wood
$3,722
H 24.81 in W 51.19 in D 25.99 in
circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted German clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting I have recently pu...
Pine
19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland. Using a much earlier pine chest this piece ...
Pine, Paint
$8,434 / item
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece echoes the sweetness of those still s...
Wood
$2,750
H 25.75 in W 32.25 in D 17.5 in
Karges French Provincial Hand Painted Venetian Bombe Commode Nightstand Chest
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
This mid-century Karges Venetian-style bombe chest is a masterclass in French Provincial cabinetry, showcasing a heavily contoured swelling silhouette supported by short, elegant cab...
Hardwood, Paint
$4,400
H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Austrian Original Hand-Painted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Austrian cabinet, crafted in pine with a highly decorative original hand-painted folk art finish. A central concave curved cabinet door depicts a soldier or nobleman on ...
Pine, Paint
$5,850Sale Price|25% Off
H 37.5 in W 57 in D 25.5 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 18th century, case with pale blue paint with ebonized moldings and mustard, terracotta, and dark blue painted panels, bronze escutcheons, tenoned and dovetailed construction.
Wood, Paint
1981 Statton Queen Anne Style Highboy
By Statton Furniture
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1981 Queen Anne style highboy made of solid Appalachian cherry wood, made by Statton Furniture Company for their Private Collection II. Carved flame finials surmount the bonnet top...
Brass
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest circa 1807. During our travels around Scandinavia we come across numerous folk art and rustic coffers of this era, but this is...
Pine, Paint
18th Century Italian Wooden Chest With Painted Decoration
Located in København, København
Stunning antique Italian large wooden chest from the 18th century with the most mesmerizing handpainted decoration hand forged details as handles and hooks.
Iron
19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand painted small Swedish trunk circa 1877. Good quality piece of rustic Swedish furniture, offering plenty of opportunities for storage in multiple rooms around the home, such as ...
Metal
American Folk Art Blanket Chest, Hand-Painted Wood, Circa 1800
Located in Astoria, NY
American Polychrome Painted Wood Blanket Chest, circa 1800, with American sigil, soldier and equestrian vignettes to the top and sides, two bottom short drawers. 24" H x 47" W x 22"...
Wood, Paint
Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
The use of color and the unusual architectural paintings on this Piece make it very unique. It has a faux marble top in apricot Coloration. It is very old and is in the original 18...
Wood
$4,382
H 27.76 in W 59.45 in D 25.6 in
1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1802 dated aqua blue hand painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest I have recently purchased ...
Pine
$5,072 / item
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Harlequin Inspired Brenta Nightstand
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Brenta Nightstand - Cabinet. This Classic, Venetian style Brenta nightstand wears an unusual vest...
Wood
Rattan Wall Sconce by DUNLIN, Rococo Style, Australian, New
By DUNLIN
Located in Paddington, NSW
Designed by DUNLIN Australia. An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to fram...
Rattan
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$1,937 / item
H 34.45 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian White Indigo Dining Chair with Wildlife Decor
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Indigo Chair with our wild toile-de-jouy decor in ochre. By introducing this chair to our collect...
Wood
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
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in Dm 40 in
Round Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table - Red Marble Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE COFFEE TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 40" Diameter Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: ...
Stone, Marble
$8,320 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$9,574 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Scandinavian Gustavian Style Delft Tile Table, circa 1920
Located in Huntington, NY
A Gustavian style table with 18th/19th century Delft tile top. Single drawer with original brass pull. Frame has diamond corner details. Legs are tapered and fluted. In original blue...
Brass
Orgo, Rose Marble
Located in Hollywood, FL
The organic-shaped Orgo cocktail table is a pleasing accent in any modern setting. Each hand-finished table is constructed from layers of Rose Marble, with all the variations of Natu...
Marble
$4,081 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 37.41 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 8 Arms Talco Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 8 lights, Talco Blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Green Marble Peono Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Marble Peono Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40.6 x H 61 cm. Materials: Brass, acrylic and green marble. Also available in different marble, wood and alabaster opt...
Marble, Brass
$4,502 / item
H 68.9 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Aquamarine 3-Panels Otello Screen
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our aquamarine otello screen with ochre chinoiserie vignettes. A hand-painted screen evokes the luxury...
Wood
Unavailable|$3,316
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Serpentine Commode, 18th century style Italian floral painted and gilt
Located in London, Park Royal
Italian Rococo painted commode, the serpentine-fronted , fitted with three drawers, the front and sides are decorated with floral patterns on a green and gold background . The commo...
Wood
$17,600 / item
H 71.66 in W 23.63 in D 37.41 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Vilma, Mirror, Fibers
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Vilma is a vertical display cabinet composed of two modules: a drawer unit covered with rattan fiber and a storage cabinet with solid huanacaxaxtle wood doors and glass shelves. The ...
Steel
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Ceramic
$18,465 / item
H 96.46 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Electric Blue Pesaro Secretary
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Capsule Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our brand new Electric Blue Pesaro Secretary with palms decor in gold-leaf. In collaboration with Damonte & Lacar...
Wood
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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