Late 18th Century German Rococo Inlaid Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This 18th century rococo chest of drawers is accented with contrasting inlaid mahogany and walnut trim along the top, sides and three drawer fronts. The commode has been restored, ca...
Brass
$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) commode with marquetry inlay depicting a hunting scene, with 3 drawers and ornamented...
Bronze
$11,000
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 rectilinear parquetry motifs in German walnut, surrounding a heart-shaped marquetry mo...
Iron, Brass
$5,560
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 European summer oak and solid pine and features three drawers. The drawers were enriched...
Brass
19th c. Biedermeier Walnut Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. Biedermeier Walnut Inlaid Commode is a beautifully crafted antique piece of furniture from the 19th century. This commode features intricate walnut inlay work, typical of...
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 name 'gesche wulff' and dated 1869. Superbly inlaid in satinwood with urns, floral...
Oak, Walnut
$11,600
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
The exceptional cabinet work plus the extraordinary marquetry Art work that is exhibited throughout this piece is very rare to Find. The cylinder door rolls back to reveal an inte...
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 inlaid doors with vine work pewter medallions on each side.
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 nice pattern on the drawers and top.
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 above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers raised on square tapering supports; t...
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 serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 2 short drawers over 2 long drawers...
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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.
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 stepped front above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers all raised on compressed ...
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 front. With gilt bronze hardware and resting on bunn feet.
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 geometric inlays overall, simple bronze hardware, and resting on bunn feet. Possessin...
Walnut
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 the name 'gesche wulff' and dated 1869. Superbly inlaid in satinwood with urns, flora...
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 and across drawer-fronts, bronze hardware, ebonized trim and an inverted breakfront...
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 the name 'gesche wulff' and dated 1869. Superbly inlaid in satinwood with urns, flor...
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 throughout. Three drawer body with serpentine front with corresponding top. Bracket...
Walnut
Inlaid German Commode with Rosettes ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century German Two Drawer Commode with Inlay circa 1790.
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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 carved apron and feet William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique in...
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 Antiques: Atltanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.
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 for a fine home!
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 and quartered veneer on the sides.
The three drawers are all mount...
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, South Germany.
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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 pattern and lovely variation in the wood tones. An exceptional piece!
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, originating during the turn of the 19th century. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's sou...
Brass
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
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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 Stamford, CT
German Baroque Fruit Wood Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet / Commode, Gulc Nachi 18th-early 19th century fruit wood marquetry inlaid commode chest or bedside stand.
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 marquetry inlay of foliage. All resting on turned legs.
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 cuts.
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 name 'gesche wulff' and dated 1869. Superbly inlaid in satinwood with urns, floral...
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 name 'gesche wulff' and dated 1869. Superbly inlaid in satinwood with urns, floral...
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
a biedermeier inlaid commode first half 19th century the recessed top over three inlaid long drawers, top and bottom drawers with twin daimonds inlaid daimonds stiles the center draw...
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
This exquisite Biedermeier German mahogany chest features a rectangular top over two banded and butterfly veneered drawers.
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 construction, all over inlaid design and extraordinarily fine and rare bronze hardware decorat...
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 floral and band inlays across drawer fronts and top, wonderful rich aged patina and c...
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 grain are exceptional on this piece! Stunning!! Circa 1830 49w x 25d x 32h
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.
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.
Walnut
German Baroque Inlaid Commode. 18th C
Located in New York, NY
South German Baroque walnut commode enriched with inlay details throughout. Note the artistic veneer work creating beautifully patterned cross banded borders and with scrolled strap...
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 very large inventory on our website To visit go to www.parcmonceau.com
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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. Three large drawers. Twice embowed body with scenery inlaid works. Original locks....
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 the first part of the 18th century.
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 device and key.
Walnut
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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