Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lemonwood chest of drawers with straight and rectangular top board that has five drawers to the front (two narrower and three long), decorated with simple flat moldings and spherical...
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Lemonwood and Amaranth Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical lemonwood and amaranth chest of drawers commode. Italian neoclassical chest of drawers Louis XVI antique commode in beautifully patinated amaranth and lemonwood ...
Wood
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 patterns along the borders and sides with a central inlaid pastoral scene on the draw...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 35 in W 52 in D 22 in
Fine Italian Neoclassic Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode, Guiseppe Maggiolini
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Hollywood, FL
overall inlaid with exotic woods such as walnut, lemonwood, ebony, rosewood, by the great master cabinet maker Guiseppe Maggiolini.
Ebony, Fruitwood, Rosewood, Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 51 in D 22.5 in
French Charles X Period Palisander and Lemonwood Marquetry Chest, circa 1820
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A unique piece from a short period of time in French furniture making, this Charles X period palisander chest features finely inlaid lemon wood outlining the facade and each drawer f...
Marble
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H 39 in W 22 in D 50.5 in
19th Century Charles X Mahogany Lemonwood Marquetry Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rare piece from a short period of time in French furniture making, this Charles X period mahogany marquetry chest features finely inlaid lemon wood outlining the facade and each dr...
Marble
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H 37 in W 50 in D 23 in
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany Lemonwood Ebony Inlay Chest Commode
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Ready to grace a room with its refined, straight lines, this rare Louis XVI period chest features very unusual inlay of Cuban mahogany, lemonwood, and ebony.
Marble
A Lemonwood Sideboard w/ Mirrored Doors in the Style of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
A Lemonwood Sideboard w/ Mirrored Doors, In the Style of Arbus
Brass
Streamline Asymmetrical American Art Deco Chest
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Constructed of black stained oak and lemonwood veneers, the chest features three drawers with wrap-around streamline handles and three open shelves.
Oak
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H 35.83 in W 42.13 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Chest of Drawers Lemon Wood 6 Drawers 1920 in the Style Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian Art Deco chest of drawers in the style of Josef Frank. The chest of drawers was acquired in the 1920s by Heldwein one of the most renowned jewellers in Vienna/ Austria.
Fruitwood
$3,313
H 33.47 in W 50.01 in D 24.41 in
Antique Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Oak, Late 18th Century, Europe
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
Oak
$5,950
H 35.25 in W 50 in D 21.75 in
Italian Neoclassical Period 1790s Walnut and Mahogany Commode with Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period walnut and mahogany four-drawer commode from circa 1790 with cross banding, classical hardware and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Neoclassical pe...
Mahogany, Walnut
$1,136
H 33.08 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in
Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This exquisite Empire chest of drawers boasts a timeless design and is crafted from rich mahogany, reflecting the elegance of the 1840s. With its stately presence and intricate deta...
Mahogany
18th Century German Neoclassical Walnut Commode
Located in Rochester, NY
German neoclassical two-drawer walnut veneered commode. Good old finish with rich color, circa 1790. Original hand forged locks. Drawers slide nicely. # collection collect...
Wood, Walnut
$3,069
H 42.52 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. Made in England, dating from C.1800. Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...
Wood
$3,713
H 38.39 in W 48.23 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Pine Italian Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode hand-crafted in the Lazio region of Italy in the early 1800/ using pine. The commode is very simple in lines, has beautiful color and character and an elegant co...
Pine
$3,887
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Antique English 19th Century Regency Diminutive Chest Of Drawers C.1810
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Regency Diminutive Chest Of Drawers C.1810 Cuban mahogany construction, ivory escutcheons and brass round pull handles. Original blue paper lined drawer...
Mahogany
$7,083
H 38 in W 47.25 in D 23.15 in
18th Century Walnut Austrian Chest of Drawers With Fruitwood Inlay
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode hand-made in South Tyrol in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut and fruitwood inlaid veneer and marquetry. This is truly a one-of-a-kind piece o...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790 which is the Swedish Gustavian era, otherwise known as neoclassical. Typical to th...
Pine
18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
An early 19th century Northern Italian Baroque chest of draws. Italian 3-drawer serpentine walnut commode with parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina. The commode ...
Bronze
Early 19th-century Mahogany Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A lovely, bowfront mahogany chest of drawers from the early 19th century from England A good-quality chest of drawers with bowed drawer witch gives a beautiful look to the chest Supe...
Mahogany
Chest of drawers - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Chest of drawers - 19th century. Portuguese; from the 19th century; in oak wood; with three large drawers and three small drawers. Wooden handles. Dimensions: 109x140x69 cm.
Wood
$6,950
H 32.25 in W 48.5 in D 21.5 in
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 and balanced proportions. The façade features two wide drawers, each threaded and f...
Cherry
19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic English George III mahogany bow front chest the top with straight edge over four long graduated drawers with crossbanding. The chest is raised on splay feet flanki...
Mahogany
Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Louis XVI period, 1800 Germany, This Louis Seize walnut chest of drawers is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. The chest of drawers was ma...
Walnut
$4,400
H 36 in W 44 in D 22 in
19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany
Located in Richmond, VA
Very good 19th century English 4-drawer bowfront chest of drawers with figured mahogany on bracket feet. Very good color and patina.
Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and beige rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Surface scratches throughout, consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition, wi...
Alabaster
Antique French Provincial Farmhouse Table, Solid Oak, Rustic Design
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Provincial Farmhouse Table Late 19th century French plank top farmhouse table. The rustic table is made from well patinated solid oak wood proving both sturdy and att...
Oak
19th Century Pale Oak Oval Dining Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
19th Century Pale Oak Oval Dining Table with side drawer and tapered legs. Plenty of leg room and good patination. Apron height 24.5"
Oak
$3,564Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Gustavian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Sweden
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 19th Century A beautifully proportioned Gustavian chest of drawers from 19th-century Sweden, showcasing the hallmark simplicity and lightness of...
Softwood
Antique French Terracotta Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French terra cotta urn with ram's head detail.
Terracotta
Collection of Bronze and Hand-Blown Vaseline Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
The 14 inch bronze ring is a heavy casting with layered decorative detail. The tipped hand blown vaseline glass globe is the perfect shape for its base and completes the look. This i...
Bronze
Angelo Lelii "Tre Lune" Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1961
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Angelo Lelii "Tre Lune" ceiling lamp for Arredoluce, glass and brass, Italy, 1961 Designed in 1961 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, the “3 Lune” ceiling lamp embodies the designer’s...
Brass
$4,690
H 35.5 in W 98 in D 41 in
Slip Covered Olivier Cushion Sofa in Cafe Noir Brown Linen with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc. Sofa Collection Color: Cafe Noir 98″w x 41″d x 35.5″h (see additional sizes below) Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural, 100% Linen, with stone-washed for a r...
Linen, Down
Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large 19th Century Swedish, period Gustavian buffet. Featuring galleried top below a run of four doors with carved reeded design, opening to shelf storage. Repainted in a soft bl...
Wood
19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single plank and is wonderfully grained. This follows down to simple sides and two over four drawers...
Mahogany
$1,750 / set
H 23.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Italian Bistro Style Mid Century Bentwood and Cane Counter Height Stools
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of 3 Italian riviera bistro style bar stools. Made in Romania in the 1950s. Made with precise bent wood and topped with a cane seat. A classic interpretation of a stool. Count...
Cane, Bentwood
Gray Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with diamond accent on drawers, fluted canted sides, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The newer, professionally applied layered gr...
Brass
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...
Linen, Oak
$3,500
H 13 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
French Art Deco Chrome Table Mirror, Adjustable Design, Circa 1930s
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco chrome plated dressing table mirror characterized by a piece of round, frameless mirrored glass positioned above a smaller round chrome base with a stylish adjustable...
Mirror
$3,200
H 11.25 in W 34.75 in D 25 in
19th century Japanese Lacquer Zataku (low table) with Scattered fan Motif
Located in New York, NY
This Japanese antique low table features a scattered fan motif and is a type of zataku (low table), historically used for meals, tea ceremonies, and other seated activities. Lacque...
Gold Leaf
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
Hand Carved Stone Antique Garden Outdoor Indoor Side Center Coffee Farm Table CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Antique Garden Outdoor Indoor Side Center Coffee Farm Table CA . late 17th Early 18th century and later elements Hand carved small stone antique garden patio coffee...
Stone, Limestone
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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