Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top – Restored & Hand-Polished 1740-1750 Beautiful
Walnut
German 18th Inlaid Commode in Walnut, Burl and Fruitwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
German 18th Inlaid Commode in Walnut, Burl and Fruitwood with Ebonized Detail Ending in Bun Feet
Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
$9,500
H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 14.5 in
Continental German Louis XV style (18th Century) Inlaid Bombe Shaped Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (Louis XV style) 18th Century inlaid bombe shaped burl wood (possibly walnut
Bronze
$8,800Sale Price|26% Off
H 33.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & capacious three drawer commode in highly grained ash, the top inlaid with
Brass, Iron
$5,556
H 35.04 in W 50.4 in D 25.79 in
Antique 19th-century german empire oak and pine inlaid three drawer commode
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful commode was made in Germany in the late 19th century. The commode is made from
Brass
Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful inlaid dome top chest of the finest quality circa 1869. Inscribed on the front with the
Oak, Walnut
$12,375Sale Price|25% Off
H 47.25 in W 54.5 in D 27 in
Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk/Bureau 18 Th Century, Bombe’ Chest Form
Located in Houston, TX
Stepped drawers, a double interior door that opens to a mirror Lined interior, above a bombe’ chest
Walnut
South German Inlaid Baroque Cabinet on Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 18th Century South German Baroque Cabinet on Chest. The arched cornice over two parquetry
Pewter
19th Century Inlaid German Chest of Drawers
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Beautiful inlay work
Early 19th Century South German Inlaid Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome early 19th century German inlaid walnut bowfront chest. Featuring a gorgeous finish and a
Walnut
A Fine German Neoclassical Inlaid Fruitwood 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine German neoclassical inlaid fruitwood 3-drawer chest; the rectangular top with stepped front
A Handsome German Baroque Style Walnut Inlaid 4-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome German baroque style walnut inlaid 4-drawer chest of arbalete from; the well-figured
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H 23.25 in W 61 in D 21.25 in
Antique German Baroque Inlaid Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer Trunk Seat Bench 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique German Baroque inlaid marquetry walnut dowry chest coffer circa 1700. The coffer
Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut
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H 34 in W 50 in D 26.25 in
A Handsome and Richly-Patinated German Baroque Inlaid Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and richly-patinated German baroque inlaid walnut 3-drawer chest; the shaped top with
Early 19th Century German Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Sensational German oak 3-drawer commode. Having lovely inlays on all sides of piece and each drawer
Oak
Impressive 18th Century South German Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 18th century South German walnut inlaid 3-drawer commode. Having excellent stylish
Walnut
Fine 18th Century South German Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic South German walnut inlaid three-drawer commode. Having amboyna burl inlays on all sides
Walnut, Amboyna
Mid-19th Century Profusely Inlaid Continental Walnut Dome Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful inlaid dome top chest of the finest quality circa 1869. Inscribed on the front with
Walnut
18th Century, German, Baroque Inlaid Burlwood Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century German Baroque Commode, circa 1750-1760, walnut veneer with fruitwood marquetry inlay
Walnut
Inlaid German Commode with Rosettes ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century German Two Drawer Commode with Inlay circa 1790. For many more fine
Mid-19th Century Profusely Inlaid Continental Walnut Dome Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful inlaid dome top chest of the finest quality, circa 1869. Inscribed on the front with
Walnut
18th Century Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Commode, Germany
Located in Atlanta, GA
A walnut inlaid commode with serpentine front, 3 sliding drawers with bronze hardware and shaped
Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical German Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A neoclassical German parquetry inlaid commode with turned tapered feet William Word Fine
Walnut
18th Century German Inlaid Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century German inlaid walnut commode with three drawers, linen fold front, and bun feet.
Walnut
18th Century South German Serpentine and Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional south German serpentine shaped commode with gorgeous inlaid wood. A truly elegant piece
Wool
South German Commode of Inlaid Walnut, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neo-classical three-drawer Commode from Southern Germany, the frame in Walnut with inlaid designs
Walnut
18th Century Inlaid Serpentine Walnut Commode, South Germany
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine inlaid serpentine walnut commode with 3 sliding drawers, bronze dore hardware & bun feet
Walnut
19th Century South German Biedermeier Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century South German Biedermeier inlaid walnut commode with 2 drawers. Beautiful
Walnut
Wanut Inlaid Commode with 3 Drawers, Germany ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A south German walnut commode with inlaid geometric designs, three drawers and bun feet
Brass
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H 30 in W 39.25 in D 21.5 in
German Baroque Fruit Wood Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet / Commode, Gulc Nachi
Located in Manhasset, NY
German Baroque Fruit Wood Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet / Commode, Gulc Nachi 18th-early 19th century
Fruitwood
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H 36 in W 48.5 in D 23 in
Late 18th Century South German Inlaid Neoclassical Walnut and Fruitwood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th century South German neoclassical walnut and fruitwood commode with parquetry inlay and
Fruitwood, Walnut
18th Century Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Nicely proportioned 18th century inlaid walnut commode with an excellent choice of walnut veneer
Walnut
Mid 19th Century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful inlaid dome top chest of the finest quality circa 1869. Inscribed on the front with the
Oak, Walnut
Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful inlaid dome top chest of the finest quality circa 1869. Inscribed on the front with the
Brass
19th Century Bleached Oak Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century German oak and inlaid chest – later bleached.
Oak
19th Century Bleached Oak Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century German oak and inlaid chest – later bleached.
Oak
A Biedermeier Inlaid Commode First Half 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
inlaid fan medallion flanked by ebonyed stiles at each end, all with bone inset estucheon plates. Germany
Wood
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H 30.75 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
1820s Mahogany German Biedermeier Commode with Two Drawers and Alabaster Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
tapered and inlaid feet. This German Biedermeier chest, circa 1820 is a stunning example of refinement and
Alabaster
18th Century German Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century neoclassical German fruit wood chest of drawers / large commode with early
Brass, Bronze
18th Century German Marquetry Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century German walnut three-drawer commode with marquetry inlays, circa 1780. Having
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding early 19th century German Biedermeier inlaid walnut commode. The craftsmanship and wood
Walnut
GERMAN NEOCLASSIC PERIOD INLAID WALNUT CHEST OF THREE DRAWERS
Located in New York, NY
GERMAN NEOCLASSIC PERIOD INLAID WALNUT CHEST OF THREE DRAWERS
Walnut
Antique Circa 1840 German Baroque Inlaid Parquetry Bowfront Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique German Baroque style bowfront three-drawer chest, unbranded. Walnut and veneers with
Brass
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H 37.5 in W 49 in D 24 in
Louis XVI Period Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers, South Germany circa 1785
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XVI Period Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers, South Germany c.1785. The extraordinary pattern of
Walnut
German Baroque Inlaid Commode. 18th C
Located in New York, NY
. All on bun feet. South German, Late 18th Century See similar examples of chest
18th c. German Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
18thC GERMAN WALNUT INLAID SERPENTINE COMMODE An Atlanta Resource for Fine Antiques We have a
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H 33.86 in W 50.79 in D 29.14 in
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Erfurt, circa 1750, Nut and Root Wood, Inlaid Works
Located in Muenster, NRW
Baroque chest of drawers. Erfurt, circa 1750. Nut and nut root wood on softwood body veneered
Chic Italian Baroque Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare small sized Northern Italian or Southern German walnut inlaid chest or commode made during
Wood
Pair Of 18th Century Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare pair of 18th century parquetry inlaid South German Chests with original gilt bronze hardware.
Wood
Marquetry Inlaid Side Table, circa 1860
Located in London, Greenwich
Marquetry inlaid side table, circa 1860.
Kingwood
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H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 14.5 in
German Rococo Style Walnut Inlaid Miniature Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Box
Located in Hudson, NY
German Rococo-style walnut inlaid miniature serpentine-fronted chest of drawers, with locking
Walnut
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
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,433
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
Bronze
$4,507Sale Price|20% Off
H 58.27 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood. It has undergone a professional renovation proces...
Maple
19th Century Italian Empire Giltwood Queen Bed, Frame Only
Located in Houston, TX
This listing is for bed frame only. Mattressm bedding and pillows not included and shown only for decorative purposes. A period Italian Empire queen bed beautifully carved with Neoc...
Mahogany
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1st Half of 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and half columns at the corners. The front drawer protrudes slightly and rests on the capitals. The chest of drawers is veneered in wa...
Walnut
$7,500
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this early, small Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
Brass
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...
Wood
Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and a hinged lid with mirror and removable tray insert. The chest of drawers has been restored and polished by hand. Each d...
Brass
$41,585Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 63 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands. English, Charles II period, ca 1685. Both with fleur-de-lys inlays bordered by holl...
Walnut
$118,750
H 43 in W 37 in D 12 in
Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A massive pottery horse with separately made head and tail, standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath i...
Terracotta
$7,900
H 35 in W 37.8 in D 18.1 in
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th century French Empire daybed.
Bronze
$44,285
H 66.54 in W 35.44 in D 19.89 in
Fine and Rare 17th Century Japanese Mulberry Wood Gilt-Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
An outstanding and rare, 17th-century Japanese mulberrywood gilt-lacquer cabinet raised on a later stand. This fine and exceptional two-door, gilt-heightened cabinet - reputedly in ...
Lacquer
Important 17th Century Italian Cabinet (Bargueño)
Located in Madrid, ES
Important 17th Century Italian Cabinet (Bargueño) Exceptional Italian bargueño cabinet from the 17th century, finely crafted in fruitwoods with exquisite tortoiseshell and engraved ...
Fruitwood
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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