Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian walnut semainier chest of drawers with iron pulls. Measurements: Height: 48" Width: 29.5" Depth: 16"
Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian walnut semainier chest of drawers with iron pulls. Measurements: Height: 48" Width: 29.5" Depth: 16"
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled sides and drawer fronts with hand carvings of garlands and cornucopia. Its three dr...
Oak
Antique Italian Chest of Drawers, Carved Nutwood, Velvet Top, 1890s
Located in Sant'Arsenio, Campania
This Italian walnut chest of drawers dates from around 1890 and is an authentic example of high-quality craftsmanship of the period. The wooden top is elegant, adorned with a red vel...
Velvet, Nutwood
Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The front has four fitted drawers with fine crisp and deep carved ‘C’ scrolls, scrolling foliage and flowerheads.
Walnut
18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian walnut chest of three drawers with hand carved details throughout.
Brass
$22,563Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Venetian lacquered and gilded chest of drawers, richly carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Venetian chest of drawers, richly hand-lacquered and with golden friezes, richly sculpted, rounded and moved in all dimensions, historical origin from "Villa Laura" in Ospeda...
Poplar
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.
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 decorative carvings, namely classicizing laurel wreath and fluted column motifs. The piece...
Silver Leaf
Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome pair of Italian bedside chests, born in the mid 20th century, in a distressed rustic finish, fitted with one open shelf, over two drawers, having hanging scrolled pulls, r...
Wood
Italian Hand Carved Genoese Baroque Style Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Genoese Baroque Style chest in olive ash wood inlaid with limewood, rosewood, and tulipwood representing the "Cross of Malta". Excellent condition.
Ash, Rosewood
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An Italian, circa 1920 carved wood chest of drawers with foliage motif.
Italian Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Rococo or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers In the manner of Baker Furniture Italy, Late 20th Century Carved walnut, with original brass...
Brass
$4,513Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers in walnut, from central Italy, 1600s, measuring cm L 163 x H 102 x D 64, with squared drawers typical of the Baroque, it was created to be placed in an ancie...
Walnut
$1,900Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Italian Quality Painted Carved Serpentine Chest of Drawers c.1920
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Italian Painted Carved Serpentine Chest of Drawers, c.1920 – Quality Furniture A fine Italian painted and carved serpentine chest of drawers, dating from around 1920.
Wood
$5,076Sale Price|20% Off
Chest of drawers / Flap in walnut inlay with three drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique chest of drawers / Flap in walnut with three threaded drawers inlaid with plant elements and birds, the folding top hides drawers that are also inlaid, mid-17th century, from...
Wood, Walnut
17th Century Emilian Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
17th century Emlilian chest of three drawers. Antique patina showing darkened wood and iron hardware. Drawer pulls depict water cherubs. The silhouette and details are aligned with c...
Iron
$12,079 / item
CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Corallo 6-Drawer Chest—an Italian masterpiece where craftsmanship meets coastal allure. Handmade with unwavering precision and love for detail, this chest is not just furniture; ...
Wood
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 fitted with three inlaid drawers raised on bracket feet.
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
18th Century, Italian Baroque Giltwood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Baroque chest of drawers in carved and gilded wood, Sicily, mid-18th century This Baroque-period chest of drawers, finely carved and gilded, was made in Sicily, Italy, around the mi...
Giltwood, Wood
18th Century Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary chest of drawers showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant a...
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Oak Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This piece embodies the sculptural elegance and architectural balance characteristic of northern Italian craftsmanship of the period. The three full-width drawers feature deeply car...
Bronze
Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
The tops and the sides are plain, and the chest sits on its original, hand-carved, tapered feet. Overall this is a very simple, yet ornate chest of drawers.
Walnut
Pair (2) inlaid Italian Baroque chests of drawers/nightstands
Located in Berlin, DE
Artful marquetry. Legs: Carved legs in the shape of lion's paws. Each chest of drawers with three drawers with brass handles.
Beech
CORALLINO Black Bedside Table with Three Drawers and Carved Red Coral
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Corallino 3-Drawer Chest—an artisanal marvel crafted with passion and precision in the heart of Italy. This hand-made masterpiece seamlessly marries functionality wi...
Wood
Italian 19th Century Carved Cedar Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking Italian commode/chest of drawers from circa 1850, all hand-crafted from cedar that has taken on a deep mahogany tone which enhances the drama of the carved motif along the...
Iron
19th Century Pine Italian Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
The chest of drawers features three inset drawers with large, hand-made dovetail joints and decorated on the front with hand-carved molding.
Pine
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 façade of original layered blue paint finish and gold trim. The trompe l'oeil marble t...
Brass
Italian 1820s Serpentine Front Walnut Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from circa 1820 with serpentine front and carved tapered feet.
Brass
18th Century Italian Walnut Small Chest Of Drawers / Nightstand
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small chest of drawers, or nightstand, handcrafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut.
Walnut
Commode Art Nouveau in Walnut , Four Drawers, Carved, Restored, wax polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Art Nouveau chest of drawers, by Bassano's Ebanistery in solid walnut with four large drawers with dovetail sides; hand-carved front with floral motifs on the first drawer wi...
Walnut
1920s Baroque Venetian Chest of Drawers in hand-carved WalnuT, Lacquered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian baroque painted chest of drawers (commode, dresser), of early 20th century, in solid hand-carved walnut. The serpentine top over a narrow frieze fitted with two small drawe...
Walnut
Chest of Drawers Table Kneeler Inginocciatoio Walnut Venice Rule Carved Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Venetian, baroque, small, walnut, Inginocchiatoio, table, chest or kneeler with a rule along the right lower end of the right side. - In wonderful original condition with original...
Walnut
Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
An exceptional Italian Neo-Renaissance carved walnut secretary commode, dating to circa 1880, features a monumental hand-carved facade with biblical reliefs.
Walnut
$4,200 / item
Italian Made Carved and Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
These Italian made bedside chests are feature intricate carvings and painted bases, adding a touch of elegance to any bedroom. The craftsmanship of these nightstands is apparent in t...
Wood
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This neoclassical chest of drawers was made in Piedmont in the second half of the 18th century, in carved and lacq...
Wood
Italian Empire Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The chest of drawer is very simple in lines, yet very elegant and ornate because of the beautiful book-mat...
Walnut
$4,230Sale 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 typical of the late Baroque, was created to be placed in an ancient bedroom, hand-bui...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy in the early 1900s using walnut. The chest has typical empire lines, with an overhanging top drawer and column...
Walnut
21st Century Brocart Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Legs
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The design is achieved through a special laser processing that allows the carving of the top layer of lacquer. Brocart chest of drawers with base in wood, hand-carved legs and decora...
Wood
21st Century Ourlet Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Base
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Ourlet is a line in a classic French style, expressing the refinement of the Italian artisan tradition. Made of maple, dyed in an elegant slightly darker shade, it features light and...
Wood
Petite Italian Walnut 1840s Commode with Three Drawers and Guilloche Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut petite commode from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and guilloche motifs.
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 neoclassical chest of drawers was made in Lombardy, around the end of the eighteenth century....
Wood, Nutwood
Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode incorporating some earlier elements.
Walnut
$3,572Sale 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 drawers, also decorated on the sides, hand-built in the 18th century, in Italy, ideal i...
Walnut
1800's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved Commode
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Commode, Italian Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved Wood, 19th C, 1800s!
Wood
Parchment & Marble & Nickel Chest of Drawers, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Beech commode covered in parchment, each face has a subtly different angle. The top is a pink-hued marble also used for handles.
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser With Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut.
Marble
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut veneer.
Walnut
$8,461Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Antique Luigi XV Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut, 1750s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This extraordinary Luigi XV chest of drawers, dating back to the mid-18th century, is crafted from solid walnut and stands out for its impressive shape and size. Adorned with intrica...
Brass
19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in the Emilia region Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated with walnut veneer.
Walnut
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Lacquered Wood Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Catania, Sicilia
One amazing chest of drawers hand-crated in Italy in the late 19th century in the Louis XV style. The chest of drawers come from a Sicilian noble palace, it is in original condition ...
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s Antique, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut, Bachelor's Chest
Located in Austin, TX
The chest is perfect for adult use and will make a great addition to any collection. Italian Renaissance style walnut bachelor's chest , early 20th c., having molded cornice, over p...
Walnut
Antique Italian Neoclassical Grisaille Paint Petite Chest Of Drawers Night Stand
Located in Forney, TX
(Today, this chest makes for a wonderful bedside table - night stand, side cabinet, hall console, wall accent, and more) Italy, late 18th / early 19th century, likely Roman, execute...
Bronze
18th Century Italian Louis XV Rococo Walnut Commode - Curved Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant 18th Century Italian (Tuscan) Louis XV walnut commode, an extraordinary curved chest of drawers featuring exquisite wood inlays, marquetry and its original brass hardware. Th...
Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Handcrafted Murano Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers by Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
Designed and entirely handcrafted in Italy by Justfurnituress, this extra...
Brass
Italian Chest of Drawers with Aqua Blue Murano Glass & Brass Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning Italian chest of drawers embodies the essence of mid-century modern style with its exquisite blend of solid wood, aqua blue Murano glass and polished brass fittings. ...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Rococo Style Bombé Chest with Three Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style walnut veneered bombé crossbow chest from the mid 20th century with serpentine front, three drawers, cabriole legs and exquisite veneer. Add a touch of elegan...
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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