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
$62,000
H 59 in W 48 in D 23 in
Late 19th Inlaid Pearl Serpentine Chest Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular and Rare Late 19th-Century Damascus "Serpentine Front" chest of drawers from Damascus
Mother-of-Pearl
$13,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 55.5 in D 24.5 in
Italian Rococo Serpentine Form 2-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine marble top above a conforming body having two drawers fitted with foliate bronze
Marble
19th Century Serpentine Inlaid Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century European. Austrian? 3-drawer serpentine chest of drawers. Newly French polished.
Wood
Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
"Continental Maltese (18th Century) rosewood chest / commode with decorative brass inlay having 3
Brass
Hepplewhite Period Satinwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Poole, GB
An outstanding figured satinwood, tulipwood inlaid and mahogany, serpentine chest of four long
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
$3,197
H 32.29 in W 35.24 in D 21.34 in
Antique Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality parquetry inlaid serpentine shaped marble top commode chest having a
Marble, Other
$7,885
H 34.5 in W 51.5 in D 25 in
18th Century Continental Parquetry Inlaid Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century continental parquetry inlaid commode with serpentine front, hoof feet, and 3 drawers.
Fruitwood
$8,885
H 38.5 in W 58 in D 27 in
18th Century Italian Serpentine Walnut Parquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Serpentine Walnut Parquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode with Splayed Feet
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) serpentine shaped front commode with raised panel sides
Brass
$8,250
H 30 in W 44 in D 22 in
18th Century Swedish Oak Commode with Serpentine Front and Inlaid Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual 18th century Swedish oak commode with inlaid designs and bronze doré hardware, serpentine
Oak
Moorish Style Inlaid Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
detail. The double bombe serpentine chest extensively inlaid in a geometric pattern throughout. A rare
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers, heavily inlaid with a brushing slide. Four long oak
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 32.49 in W 44.1 in D 24.61 in
George III Period Hepplewhite Serpentine Mahogany Inlaid Gentlemen's Chest
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The mahogany serpentine shaped top is cross banded with kingwood and boxwood stringing with the top
Unavailable
H 100 in W 118 in D 56 in
18th Century Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid George III period inlaid mahogany serpentine chest of drawers. Of fine construction in
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
English Edwardian Period Inlaid Satinwood Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A fine quality Edwardian period inlaid satinwood chest of drawers. Of very good construction in
Satinwood
Hepplewhite Style Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Hepplewhite style, inlaid mahogany, serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1850. The shaped top
Boxwood, Mahogany
Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good mahogany Hepplewhite chest, the inlaid serpentine top over four graduated inlaid and
Mahogany
Pair of Serpentine Inlaid Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of serpentine walnut and burlwood chests from the region of Veneto, Italy. The chests have two
Walnut, Burl
Continental Serpentine Chest With Inlaid Veneer
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Three-drawer Continental chest with a serpentine front and shaped apron, featuring warm-toned
Wood
Early Banded Inlaid Walnut Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian early banded walnut inlay serpentine front chest. Chest has four drawers, each
Walnut
Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Four-Drawer Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th century flame mahogany serpentine bachelors chest. Classic polished brass oval drawer
Mahogany, Satinwood
Hepplewhite Style Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality American Hepplewhite style inlaid mahogany chest of drawers of serpentine form, the
Mahogany
Serpentine Mahogany Inlaid Chest or Dresser by Kindel
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
A serpentine front mahogany chest/dresser made by Kindel Furniture. This chest has a nice hand done
Mahogany
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Chest of Serpentine Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant inlay of flowers, swans and detailed marquetry are the highlights of this refined chest of
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 41 in D 21.5 in
Chippendale Satinwood & Tulipwood Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
Chippendale satinwood & tulipwood inlaid mahogany serpentine chest of drawers English, circa 1770
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 44 in D 24.5 in
Early 19th Century English George III Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
The early 19th century English George III mahogany chest with serpentine form, foliage and string
Brass
Sold
H 38.13 in W 49.63 in D 23.5 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Flame Mahogany Serpentine Front Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front ten-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 37 in D 22 in
Kittinger Old Dominion Virginia Pattern Inlaid Four Drawer Serpentine Chest
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A quality four drawer serpentine chest by the Biggs Division of Kittinger Furniture, from their Old
Brass
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H 31.38 in W 44.5 in D 22.5 in
English George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Secretary Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine example of the George III period, this chest presents with a boldness of form that is
Brass
Sold
H 32.25 in W 47 in D 20.25 in
A Handsome Italian Provincial Rococo Walnut Inlaid 2-Drawer Serpentine Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and richly-patinated Italian provincial rococo walnut inlaid 2-drawer serpentine chest
Sold
H 47.5 in W 36 in D 23 in
Antique Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Marble Top Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite late 18th / early 19th century commode. Made from mahogany with an oxbow form featuring cross banding walnut and burled panels. Includes three hand dovetailed drawers wi...
Marble
Sold
H 31.5 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Located in London, England
A splendid pair of chests of drawers/commodes which are very well-made Swedish furniture pieces and
Marble
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Serpentine Two-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine northern Italian neoclassical inlaid walnut serpentine two-drawer chest, the inlay on top
Walnut
Louis XV Kingwood and Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Kingwood and Inlaid Serpentine Commode with a marble top. Provenance: From a Manhattan
Marble
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
Impressive Serpentine Inlaid Walnut Commode, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Impressive serpentine inlaid walnut commode with three drawers and brass hardware. All resting
Brass
Continental Rococo Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Continental Rococo walnut serpentine commode featuring marquetry inlay on its
Brass
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
French 19th Century Fruit Wood Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Absolutely stunning fruit wood serpentine front commode of stunning patina and design! Chest of
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
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
Sold
H 37.5 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Commode with Serpentine Front, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian neoclassical inlaid commode in walnut, tulip and boxwood with serpentine front, three
Sold
H 34 in W 21.5 in D 18.25 in
English George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Form Bedside Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English inlaid mahogany bedside table of serpentine form, the front panel embellished with a
Mahogany, Boxwood
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H 34.25 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
18th Century Italian Inlaid Serpentine Tulipwood and Walnut Commode, circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian inlaid commode in tulipwood and walnut with serpentine form, two drawers, shaped apron and
Bronze
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H 33.25 in W 16.25 in D 11.25 in
Pair of Italian Marble Top Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Commodes, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian marble top marquetry inlaid serpentine two drawer commodes with brass banding and
Marble, Brass
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H 37.75 in W 47.75 in D 22.5 in
Northern Italian Rococo Walnut & Inlaid Serpentine Form 3-Drawer Commode, 18th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
Finely crafted, the shaped top, a cross between a bow front and a serpentine front with an inlaid
Walnut
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H 27.5 in W 20 in D 13 in
Pair of Italian Burl Walnut Serpentine Inlaid Commodes on Cabriole Legs, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian burl walnut serpentine inlaid three graduated drawer commodes with the original
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 27 in D 16.5 in
Henredon Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style serpentine front bachelor chests or bedside chests By Henredon
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 27 in D 16.5 in
Henredon Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style serpentine front bachelor chests or bedside chests By Henredon
Brass
George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressive 18th century George III Chippendale string inlaid serpentine front mahogany chest of
Mahogany
19th Century Serpentine Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality late 19th century serpentine inlaid mahogany chest of drawers. No loose
Mahogany
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H 29.5 in W 31.25 in D 13.5 in
Antique Continental Serpentine Burl Inlaid Walnut Crossbanded Chest, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
over burl inlaid and crossbanded double drawer chest having foliate carved apron, raised on cabriole
Metal
Serpentine Inlaid Mahogany Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine George III inlaid mahogany serpentine chest, with deeply shaped overhanging top above
Mahogany, Oak
Serpentine Side Inlaid Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice elaborately inlaid French commode made late in the 19th century
Marble
18th Century Italian Provencal Serpentined and Inlaid Chest
Located in Chamblee, GA
18th Century Italian Provencal serpentined chest of walnut containing three drawers with banded
Georgian Serpentine Shaped Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Measures: Width 132 cm 52 in Depth 61 cm 24 in Height 112 cm 44 in Chest of
Mahogany
Massive Inlaid Five Drawer Syrian Chest with Serpentine Sides
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant inlaid Syrian five drawer chest with serpentine sides and white marble top.
Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 48.25 in D 27 in
Northern Italian Inlaid Baroque Serpentine Chest / Commode, circa 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Northern Italian Inlaid walnut Baroque chest on hoof feet with nicely figured veneers
Walnut
Inlaid Serpentine Italian Fruitwood Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very elegant fruitwood chest with serpentine front and sides. Standing on four gracefully shaped
Brass
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H 31.89 in W 38.59 in D 22.64 in
George III 18th Century Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Chest
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
George III 18th century Hepplewhite period mahogany serpentine inlaid chest.
George III Inlaid Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Located in Edinburgh, GB
George III inlaid mahogany, serpentine-front chest of drawers, circa 1800. The figured mahogany top
Mahogany
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H 22.05 in W 35.83 in L 22.05 in
English Edwardian Period Inlaid Satinwood Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A fine quality Edwardian period inlaid satinwood chest of drawers. Of very good construction in
Satinwood
Italian Cherry Inlaid Double Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very attractive and scarce Italian chest of drawer in cherry with rosewood inlays and brass
Metal
18th century Italian inlaid walnut serpentine 3-drawer commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Italian inlaid walnut serpentine 3-drawer commode.
Serpentine
19thC CONTINENTAL INLAID SERPENTINE COMMODE
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC CONTINENTAL INLAID SERPENTINE COMMODE AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Millwood, VA
Mahogany inlaid serpentine fronted chest. The serpentine crossbanded, dovetailed drawers have brass
French Inlaid Serpentine Marble-Top Commode, 1930s
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
French inlaid serpentine marble-top commode, 1930s. We are pleased to offer you this French inlaid
Walnut
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
$22,089Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 52.37 in D 23.63 in
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode
Located in IT
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode This elegant and refined Baroque commode was crafted in Piedmont, Italy. Veneered in walnut wood, the commode is richly...
Bronze
$8,960
H 33.75 in W 44 in D 28.25 in
18th Century Italian Curvy Serpentine Chest with Exceptional Marquetry and Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian serpentine commode with exquisite marquetry and inlay designs from the 18th century. This antique chest from Italy, with curvy serpentine top and body, features a stunning...
Chestnut, Oak
19th Century French Inlaid Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French 19th century Marquetry two-drawer commode with a wonderful marble top. Featuring wonderful inlaid decoration, this commode conveys typical Empire styles. A great storage pi...
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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