Rare 17th c. Inlaid Italian Chest/Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
inlaid animals and birds to the front and sides. Four large drawers, with the lower three large drawers
Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Rare 17th c. Inlaid Italian Chest/Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
inlaid animals and birds to the front and sides. Four large drawers, with the lower three large drawers
Walnut
Italian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This stunning Italian veneer commode side table exudes timeless elegance with each chest featuring
Wood
Vintage Italian Inlaid Bombay Commode or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Italian two drawer chest crafted in walnut. In a dramatic bombay form with brass
Brass
Antique Italian Walnut and Pecan Inlaid Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent walnut and pecan, inlaid commode with an allegory center from the Piedmont District
Metal
Northern Italian Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular inlaid top with canted angles and a shallow chip carved frieze. Conforming case
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century. Classical inlay decorates the front of the chest
Marble
17th Century Italian Marquetry Inlaid Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An exquisite 17th century Italian walnut commode with four marquetry inlaid drawers showcasing
Walnut
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the second half of the 20th century. Finely inlaid in various
Wood
$4,237Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Louis XVI chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, It has a small
Walnut
Italian Bleached Walnut Inlaid Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers / Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in central Italy in the mid 1800s using walnut following the
Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century, Italian Inlaid And Veneered Chest Of Drawers
Located in IT
Inlaid and Veneered Chest ofDrawers, Piedmont, Mid-18th Century This elegant chest of drawers was
Wood
Magnificent Inlaid Mixed Wood Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An exceptional quality antique chest of drawers finely hand crafted in Italy in the 19th century
Satinwood, Walnut
$39,546Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid wood chest of drawers This refined neoclassical chest of
Wood, Boxwood, Nutwood
$4,247Sale Price|20% Off
Dresser, chest of drawers in walnut, veneered and inlaid, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers, walnut chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid, with wavy drawers
Walnut
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top This refined
Wood, Nutwood
$31,778Sale Price|25% Off
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid chest of drawers with marble top This refined
Bronze
18th Century Italian Cabinetmakers Baroque Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The chest of drawers
Walnut
Italian Brass Inlaid Chest with Ebony Half Columns and Three Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined small Italian chest exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship through its rich material
Brass
FRANCESCO PREDA Italian Neo-Class Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode / Chest
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Neo-Classic (Milanese) walnut and lemonwood 3-drawer commode / chest with ornate inlaid
Bronze
$3,672Sale Price|20% Off
Dresser, Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid, Genoa (Italy)
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Louis XVI dresser, chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid with highlighted walnut wood
Walnut
Italian Inlaid Satinwood Cylinder Top Secretary Desk Chest Drawers Dresser Mint!
By Biedermeier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Inlaid satinwood cylinder top secretary desk chest drawers dresser mint!
Brass
$3,578Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Commodes, Chest of Drawers Walnut Inlaid Briar, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique commodes in walnut, chest of drawers inlaid with various woods and briar, with 4 large
Walnut
Italian Made Louis XVI Style Ormolu Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Italian Made Louis XVI Style Ormolu Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode Dimensions : 56" Wide
Satinwood
Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid and solid walnut wood chest of drawers with secretaire This chest of
Bronze
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Elegant furniture in Louis XVI style richly
Wood
$13,480Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Rococo Serpentine Form 2-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
hardware all over a scalloped apron. adorned overall with floral and foliate inlaid olivewood reserves on a
Marble
Pair Italian Venetian Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Serpentine Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of vintage Italian Venetian-style walnut Serpentine Side Chests / nightstands featuring
Walnut, Satinwood
Late 18th Century, Antique Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, Walnut, with Inlaid
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 18th century, important Italian antique commode chest of drawers, in solid walnut, with inlaid
Walnut
Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
decorations. The four truncated pyramid legs are also inlaid. These eighteenth-century Italian chests of
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Pair of Italian Inlaid Walnut Chests of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in Brescia, IT
The Italian exquisite craftsmanship finds in these pieces one of the best expressions. Every part
Pearwood, Walnut
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Inlaid Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This vintage Italian inlaid commode showcases the refined artistry and craftsmanship of traditional
Wood
Fine Pair of Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very decorative pair of Burr Walnut, Italian Marquetry inlaid Bombe
Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
chest of drawers bears a sense of movement and fluidity by virtue of the beautifully inlaid in blond
Walnut
$4,200
Italian Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian shaped front inlaid walnut 4-drawer chest. Italian shaped-front inlaid walnut
Walnut
19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage 19th century Italian inlaid Parquetry walnut commode exudes elegance and charm with
Walnut
Italian Modern Inlaid Commode, Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Commode, Paolo Buffa
Wood
$4,770 / item
Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fresh take on Neoclassical style, inspired by Italian and Gustavian traditions known for their
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode. Veneer Sienna Marble Top. This rare chest
Wood
Unique, Flip-Top, Inlaid Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved and beautifully inlaid, three-drawer, walnut and fruitwood Tuscan commode with a keyed
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Two Drawer Inlaid Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Italian Neoclassical two drawer inlaid walnut commode. Of good colour and proportions
Walnut
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Commode provides a delightfully artistic look that remains tailored
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Commode with 2 Drawers and Marquetry on Drawer
Walnut
20th Century Italian Inlaid Two Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century Italian two drawer walnut commode. With decorative inlay, on tapering legs. Circa 1900.
Walnut
19th Century Northern Italian Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th. century Northern Italian parquetry inlaid walnut commode is a stunning piece of antique
Walnut
Italian Chest of Drawers 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Fantastic Italian inlaid chest of drawers / dresser. 18th century. Beautiful color and patina.
Wood
Italian Commode marquetry inlaid by Baggio Anico.
Located in Miami, FL
Italian chest of drawers in a beautiful marquetry made by the Italian Maker Baggio Annico
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Commode 3 Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Mid-20th-century Italian chest of drawers. Antique-style furniture carved and inlaid in walnut
Wood
Outstanding, Mid-19th Century, Italian Inlaid Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Streamlined, elegant, circa 1860, Northern Italian, two-drawer walnut commode with very fine
Fruitwood, Walnut
A Fine Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine early 20th Century richly patinated marble top chest of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely
Siena Marble, Brass
20th Century Inlaid Wood Louis XVI Style Italian Commode, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
An elegant mid-20th-century Italian dresser. This Louis XVI-style furniture is richly inlaid with
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut and Cherry Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined neoclassical chest of drawers in walnut and cherry, distinguished by its rich inlay work
Cherry
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Commode Louis XIV Style, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small Italian commode from the 20th century. Furniture in inlaid wood in walnut, maple, beech and
Wood
Neoclassical Italian Walnut Commode with Inlaid Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handsome 19th-century Italian commode is crafted from richly grained walnut, displaying a warm
Brass
Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode with Marble Top, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An Italian three-drawer commode in walnut and fruitwood, circa 1870, featuring finely executed
Marble, Ormolu
17th Century Lombard-Piedmont Area, Chest of Drawers, Inlaid Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian antique precious mid-1600, Lombard-Piedmont chest of drawers all in massive walnut, with
Walnut, Maple
Pair of Italian Walnut Commodes With Inlaid Greek Key Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of Italian walnut commodes with an inlaid Greek key pattern. The commodes
Walnut
A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of early 20th Century marble top bedside chests of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely
Brass
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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