Italian Biedermeier style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Biedermeier style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s Chest of drawers with a rectangular top
Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Italian Biedermeier style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Biedermeier style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s Chest of drawers with a rectangular top
Wood
Italian rattan chest of drawers dating from the 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Rattan chest of drawers with 6 drawers. Italian work dating from the 1970s. Also available in other
Rattan
Mario Botta, Robot, Cabinet / Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Renens, CH
Mario Botta “Robot” – Chest of Drawers for Alias, Italy 1980s This sculptural piece is in its
Steel
Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An exceptional C.1940s northern Italian parchment/vellum chest of drawers. A total of four drawers
Leather, Hardwood
1990s Italian Hand-Painted Wood Trunk – Ivory, Black & Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1990s vintage Italian trunk is a striking example of decorative European craftsmanship. Hand
Wood
Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional Baroque style three drawer walnut chest with inlaid detail. Italy, late 17th century
Walnut
Italian Walnut Serpentine Low Credenza – Inlay & 2 Drawers, 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1980s Italian low credenza showcases the elegant curvature and refined craftsmanship
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy.
Wood
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers. Two tones of wood with darker stained drawer fronts and
Steel
Large Pair 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
. Keys provided for each lock. Origin: Italy Dating: 1840-1860ca Condition: Re-French polished antique
Walnut
Italian Late 19th Century Walnut Marble Top Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut veneered, 3 drawer chest of drawers with gilded metal handles and marble top.
Metal
Italian Directoire style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Directoire style chest of drawers in wood, 1930s Chest of drawers with a rectangular top
Brass
Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest with Decorative Penwork
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (Early 19th Century) walnut chest with 3 drawers and decorated with ebonized
Walnut
Italian Louis XVI Walnut Marquetry Chest, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Italian Louis XVI-period chest of drawers, finely veneered and richly inlaid, dating to
Wood
Mid 20th Century Hand-Painted Italian Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative hand painted chest of drawers from Florence, Italy. Makes a fabulous accent piece! Note
Wood
Italian Renaissance Oak Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 17th century / chest of drawers / oak, bronze / Renaissance A distinguished 17th-century
Bronze
$1,004
H 26.97 in W 32.49 in D 14.18 in
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Chest of Drawers Rococo Style, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Chest of Drawers Rococo Style, 1950s. Delightful small Italian six drawer
Olive
1990s Italian Bombé Chest – Hand-Carved Wood & Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 1990s Italian bombé chest exemplifies the sculptural beauty and craftsmanship
Brass
Italian Wood Nightstand – Maple & Walnut Inlay, Serpentine Front, 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1960s Italian three-drawer nightstand reflects the elegance and precision of traditional
Brass
$1,995
H 40 in W 29 in D 13.75 in
Late 19th Century Italian Provincial Walnut Four Drawer Chest Nightstand
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add warmth and timeless character to your home with this beautiful Italian provincial walnut 4
Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 27.75 in W 27.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of 1960s Italian Walnut Diminutive Bombe Chests, End Tables or Nightstands
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant Venetian 3 drawer Rococo style bombe chests / commodes perfect for bedside or a
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers – Milan
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers – Milan This rare and evocative Italian
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
$5,009 / set
H 27.17 in W 27.96 in D 14.97 in
Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique pair of Italian, Lombardy Milanese Ferrarese walnut, burr walnut and
Ormolu
Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, Italy, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Italian Baroque chest of drawers with four drawers and a faceted front. The dynamically shaped
Brass
Italian Walnut Marquetry Inlay Side Table, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
with smooth working drawers. Italy, 18th century.
Walnut
18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this wonderful Italian chest of drawers originating from the
Wood
Pair Antique Italian Walnut Bombe Chests, Circa 1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Italian walnut bombe chests, circa 1920's.
Walnut
Rustic 19th Century Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This antique cassettiera (chest
Wood
Italian Rococo Painted and Silver Gilt Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo chest of drawers coated in grey paint and accented with silver gilt trim and
Silver Leaf
Italian drop-leaf chest of drawers in inlaid wood, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Inlaid wood drop-leaf chest of drawers. The drop-leaf features four drawers with round brass handles, two shelves and a hidden compartment. The lower part features three rectangular ...
Wood
Italian 20th Century Painted & Gilt Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial Italian chest of drawers from the early 20th century with a flamboyant, scalloped
Brass
Vibrant 1980s Italian Walnut Dressers - Set of 2
Located in Manzano, IT
Vibrant 1980s Italian Walnut Dressers – Set of 2 Elevate your interior decor with this striking
Wood, Nutwood
Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo de Carli, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo de Carli, Italy, 1960s
Metal
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
$5,909
H 63.78 in W 55.12 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Wood Italian Modern Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great chest of drawers with mirror, Italy, 1960s/70s. Beautifully designed and attractively
Mirror, Wood
$4,620
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 16 in
Italian Neoclassical Comodino w/Foliate Motif Marquetry, Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian period Neoclassical small-sized comodino embellished with a beautiful foliate motif
Wood
Charming 19th Century Italian Arte Povera Comodini
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming early 19th century Arte Povera Comodini from Northern Italy. Beautifully
Wood
$3,451 / item
H 29.14 in W 41.74 in D 22.45 in
Messer Comò by Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri, Modern Italian Design
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Messér, the new dresser signed Medulum and designed by Accardi Buccheri, is a sophisticated piece of furniture inspired by the majesty and history of Venice. The design takes its c...
Wood
$4,867
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Faux Bamboo Étagère with Chinoiserie Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive mid-20th Century Italian faux bamboo étagère of generous scale. Finished in black
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Italian Marquetry Inlaid Sideboard with Marble Top, circa 1920
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
An elegant antique Italian sideboard from circa 1920, featuring a finely shaped marble top and
Marble
19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This piece is an Antique Italian Painted Chest of Drawers, also commonly referred to as a commode
Wood, Paint
Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. painted chest. The two
Bronze
Italian late 16th century Baroque period Walnut Cassone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and high quality Italian late 16th century Baroque period Walnut Cassone. This
Walnut
Beautiful Fruitwoods Italian Bombay Side Table
Located in Asheville, NC
Fruitwoods veneer dresser with 3 drawers, ornate brass handles, lined drawers. Looks like one of a kind. We love this!
Fruitwood
White Chest of Drawers by Carlo de Carli, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
White Chest of Drawers by Carlo de Carli, Italy, 1960s
Brass
$945Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 33.27 in D 19.1 in
Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Cassone (Marriage Chest), Early 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A robust and characterful wooden coffer of rectangular form, raised on a molded plinth base with shaped apron. The façade is structured with two recessed panel reserves framed by si...
Wood
$6,950
H 33.125 in W 49.25 in D 23.75 in
Antique Louis XV Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry - Italy 18th
Located in Atlanta, GA
sophistication of Northern Italian craftsmanship. A statement of refined taste and timeless luxury, this commode
Boxwood, Fruitwood, Palisander
18th-century Italian cherrywood chest of drawers from Venice
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 18th-century Italian chest of drawers from Venice, masterfully crafted in solid
Cherry
$906Sale Price|30% Off
H 19 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
Italian Diminutive Walnut Hardwood Three-Drawer Bombe Side Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Diminutive Walnut Hardwood Three-Drawer Bombe Side Chest. All Drawers operationg smoothly
Walnut
An Early 18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Cassettiera
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptionally handsome Italian chest of four drawers from the early 18th century. This antique
Wood
1990s Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers – Handmade with Decorative Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1990s handmade Italian walnut chest of drawers is a refined example of traditional woodworking
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Flute-Carved Wooden Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood and painted chest from the early 19th century. This antique chest from Italy
Wood
Italian chest of drawers, Emilia, mid–late 18th century
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
region in northern Italy, an area renowned for its sophisticated cabinetmaking tradition and refined
Brass
18th Century Italian Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique
Wood
$6,736
H 27.76 in W 74.81 in D 19.49 in
Chest of drawers, or sideboard, in rosewood. Italian work, 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
front and a marble top between the two cabinets. Gilt brass finish and key. Italian craftsmanship
Rosewood
$11,277 / set
H 38 in W 50.01 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Viterbo, VT
Pair of Italian Carlo X, Louis Philippe, chest of drawers hand-made using walnut and decorated with
Marble
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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