$6,550
H 73 in W 42 in D 21 in
Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with finely cast lion head motifs, all of which appear to be original and consistent throughout—an
Mahogany
$652
H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Empire Style Chest of Drawers with Lion's Head Drop Handles, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Small Empire-style chest of drawers with lion's head drop handles. Very good condition
Wood
$6,440
H 34.75 in W 38.25 in D 21.25 in
Italian 19th C. Raised Two-Drawer Chest w/Brass Lion Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
brass hardware consisting of a pair of lion's head pulls flanking a shield-shaped scutcheon at their
Brass
$6,879
H 44.3 in W 47.84 in D 23.63 in
Important Sheraton 1859 Dated Flamed Hardwood Lion Head Handle Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mahogany, bow fronted 1859 dated chest of drawers with Lion's head handles. These drawers have a timber
Hardwood
$4,900
H 36 in W 46.5 in D 21.5 in
19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
original hardware; a pair of brass lion's head ring pulls and single shield-shaped escutcheon at center
Marble
$5,600
H 38.5 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
19th C. Neoclassic French Painted Commode W/Marble Top & Lion's Head Ring Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
four drawers have elaborate lion's head ring bail hardware, and are flanked at each end with set-back
Marble
$960
H 36 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls
Located in Plainview, NY
is painted in antiqued beige tone and features lion head bronze pulls. The dresser or commode is
Marble, Bronze
18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
decorated and have the most wonderfully hand cast brass pulls in the forms of lion's heads. The sides of the
Brass
$98,500 / set
H 86.25 in W 32 in D 16.25 in
Italian 19th century white Carrara, Sarrancolin marble bust of August Caesar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
detailed celebratory armor. A Patinated Bronze lion head and fibula accent his chest and left shoulder
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 35.24 in W 49.22 in D 20.67 in
19th Century, French Fruitwood Commode, Brass Lion Head Paw Handles
Located in Ramatuelle, IDF
A fabulous French fruitwood commode. With brass lion head paw handles, circa 1800.
Brass
MCM Chalkboard Painted Wood Chest with Brass Lion Head Pull
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
brass lion head with ring pull on larger bottom drawer-painted interior drawers Have fun, write a
Brass
Sold
H 40.95 in W 53.55 in D 23.63 in
FLAMED HARDWOOD RALPH LAUREN BOW FRONTED EMPIRE LION's HEAD CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fronted French Empire style chest of drawers with gold gilt Lions head handles Please note the delivery
Hardwood
Regency Mahogany Chest on Chest with Lion's Head Detail.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Regency Mahogany Bow-front chest on chest with arched cornice,lion's head detail and inlay. All
Brass
1820s Belgium Oak Chest of Drawers with Lion Headed Pulls
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from Belgium, circa 1820, with cast bronze lion headed handles and
Bronze
Sold
H 33 in W 44 in D 22 in
19th Century Fine Regency English Flame Mahogany and Lions Head Pulls Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and fine 19th century English Regency flame mahogany commode with brass Lions head pulls
Mahogany
Biedermeier Fruit Wood Commode with Inlay & Lion Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier fruit wood 3 drawer commode with inlay, cross-banding and lion head pulls. All
Demilune Commode in Wood with Lion's Head Ormlou Mounts
Located in Astoria, NY
A midcentury Louis XVI style demilune commode in wood with sixteen lion's head ormlou mounts. There
Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 44.75 in D 23.5 in
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top, Brass Accents & Lion's Head Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
with brass trim, and fitted with a pair of brass lion's head bail-pulls, and a shield-shaped escutcheon
Marble
Sold
H 33.5 in W 51 in D 24.25 in
Neoclassic Period French Marble-Top Commode w/Paw Feet & Lion's Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
houses three graduated full-sized drawers, each adorn with a pair of lion-head ring pulls flanking an
Marble
Sold
H 33.5 in W 51 in D 24.25 in
French Louis XVI Style 1890s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Lion Head Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut commode from circa 1890 with three drawers and brass lion head
Brass
Sold
H 43.5 in W 48.75 in D 21.25 in
Antique George III English Mahogany Chest of Drawers Dresser Brass Lion Pulls
Located in Dayton, OH
design with banding, quarter cut reeded columns over inlay and brass lion head pulls. The chest is
Mahogany
Pair Of D-Front Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of English mahogany two over three drawer D-front chests with lion head pulls.
Mahogany
Ebonized Chests of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
and fittings in the shape of lion heads. The chests are fluted at the corners and feet. The lacquer is
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Painted White Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
in a off white. Stepped top witch flow over the canted corners, which have applied lion heads on them
Pine, Paint
19th Century Bronze Mounted French Empire Marble Top Walnut Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century bronze mounted French Empire marble top walnut chest with lion head pulls.
Marble
Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
corner sides topped by lion's head medallion, chest rests on fluted tapered feet. Key is used as a pull
Brass
Sold
H 6.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Vintage Maple Lion Head Empire Keepsake Jewelry Casket Vanity Chest Trinket Box
Located in Dayton, OH
, corinthian columns, lion head handles, footed base, and lock & key.
Velvet, Maple
Sold
H 30.25 in W 16 in D 12 in
18th Century Italian Petite Wood Side Chest / Table with Lion Head Ring Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
upper faux drawers). Each drawer is adorn with their original lion's head ring pulls and escutcheons at
Metal, Brass
Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Walnut Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
with lion's heads. The chests also have 3 drawers that provide a generous amount of storage. Creates a
Brass
Sold
H 35.19 in W 43.5 in D 22.75 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Richly Carved and Painted Commode
Located in Wichita, KS
locks and brass lion head hardware. This beautiful chest has canted and fluted sides, fluted detail on
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust Of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus
Located in Benington, Herts
not the lion's head chest decoration, is in the Eskenazi Museum of Art in the USA as Septimus. and a
Marble
Sold
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 51.25 in
French Neoclassical Commode w/Lion's Head Pulls and Raised on Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
fitted with a pair of lion's head ring pulls and a decorative escutcheon within their center. The chest
Marble
Sold
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 24.81 in
Sublime Quality R Fryer & Son Stamped Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Lion Handles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
seen, the timber patina is simply glorious. The handles are original lions head between flowers. The
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, North German Around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
fittings in the form of lion heads. The chest of drawers was professionally restored and hand polished.
Wood
HOOKER Transitional Chest with Lion Head Pulls
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
nailhead trim. Features three drawers with metal lion head pulls. Has metal rings on back for attaching to
Metal
Louis XVI Commode with Lion Head Pulls
Located in New York, NY
A Charming Louis XIV Commode with Lion Head Drawer Pulls. French, Circa 1720.
Consulat Mahogany Commode With Paw Feet And Lion Head Handles
Located in London, GB
Three long drawers with ebonised carved paw feet. Patinated bronze lion head and ring handles
Mahogany
Consulat Mahogany Commode With Bronze Lion Head Handles c. 1810
Located in London, GB
feet patinated bronze lion head and ring handles with replacement black fossilised marble top. This
Marble, Bronze
Consulat Mahogany Commode With Bronzed Paw Feet And Lion Head Handles
Located in London, GB
Three long drawers with ebonised carved paw feet and turned feet at the back. Patinated bronze lion
Mahogany
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
Oak
La Carmencita by John Singer Sargent
By John Singer Sargent
Located in New Orleans, LA
John Singer Sargent 1856-1925 American Stamped by artist's estate (en verso) Oil on canvas John Singer Sargent, widely regarded as one of history's most distinguished portraitists...
Canvas, Oil
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$5,950
H 34.75 in W 43 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut commode circa 1790 with three drawers, linear brass hardware, cylindrical tapered legs and rounded fluted side posts. Step into the elegance of the F...
Brass
VM-Plaster Mirror 24"
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
Discover the timeless essence of rustic elegance with our wooden-framed mirror plastered in gypsum. This mirror exudes a unique charm with its curvilinear, organic design that adds a...
Plaster, Oak
18th Century Dutch Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front 3 drawer painted oak commode with a faux marble top. 1790. Reference: 8114 Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 18 inches (46 cms) Deep 29.5 inche...
Oak
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful work of marquetry and inlay, the marble is original. This commode is dressy and colorful.
Marble
Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1820
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Gustavian commode with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring canted and fluted corners. Drawer fronts outlined in brass. Sits on fluted and tapered feet with brass c...
Brass
$4,054
H 29.53 in W 20.28 in D 16.34 in
Antique Regency circa 1815 Sheraton Hand Painted Cherub Extending Side End Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand made in England circa 1815 Regency, Sheraton painted extending side table What a table, this is pure art furniture from all...
Mahogany
$5,159
H 35.44 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Antique Serpentine Fronted Claw & Ball Feet Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Serpentine fronted, Calw & Ball feet, late Victorian Chest of Drawers A very good looking and expertly crafted piece, it has var...
Hardwood
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian-style painted wood chest from the Mid-20th Century. This mid-century chest from Sweden, designed in typical Gustavian style, features a simple, clean design with ...
Wood
$38,523
H 29.5 in W 43.5 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Scottish river landscape oil painting of Glen Falloch
By Sidney Richard Percy
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Sidney Richard Percy British, (1821-1886) Glen Falloch Oil on canvas, signed & dated (18)69 Image size: 23.5 inches x 37.5 inches Size including frame: 29.5 inches x 43.5 inches...
Canvas, Oil
2 Drawer Mahogany 19th Century French Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome two drawer chest. The marble is a nice touch.
Marble
French Bleached Oak Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very unusual French early 19th C bleached oak sideboard with 3 internal drawers. 1830. Reference: 8175 Dimensions 61.5 inches (156 cms) Wide 31 inches (79 cms) Deep 36 inches (91 c...
Oak
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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