Antique Victorian Campaign Era Military Secretaire Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique early Victorian teak military campaign secretaire chest of drawers dates from Circa 1840. The top drawer opening to a pull out secretaire fitted ...
Wood
Lovely Mahogany And Brass Military Campaign Style Small Chest Of Drawers
By Harrods
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime Vintage hand made in England Military Campaign chest of five drawers with Butlers slip serving tray In lovely condition. Don't hesitat...
Brass
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Beautiful Pair Of Yew Military Campaign Style Chest
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely pair of mid century yew and brass mounted campaign style chests, the brass framed tops inset with gilt-tooled green leather , the leather it ...
Brass
SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, fully signed, 93rd Lancers (Regiment of Foot) military campaign chest of drawers ci...
Hardwood
VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN YEW WOOD SECRETARY CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH BRASS HANDLES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Vintage Military Campaign Yew Wood Secretary Chest of Drawers A handsome vintage military campaign style secretary chest of drawers, beautifully crafted in ye...
Yew
FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS & OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely mid century circa 1960's Military Campaign chest of drawers in Mahogany with English Brass fitti...
Brass
English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Recessed Brasses, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English camphor wood five-drawer military campaign chest with the original recessed brasses, key hole escutcheons, brass corner mounts, and terminating on the original bracket feet, ...
Brass
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Military Campaign Style Chest Of Four Drawers
By Reprodux
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely mahogany low campaign chest of four drawers, fitted brass handles, tooled green leather top, carrying handles , raised on bracket feet, circa...
Brass
Blond Mahogany Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century blond mahogany campaign or military chest of drawers Beautiful quality two-part chest of drawers. This was done at the time to facilitate transportation during m...
Mahogany
Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 Victorian pine military campaign chest of drawers with original fittings A very well made and functional chest o...
Brass
Lovely Vintage Rich Golden Brown Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage chest of Military Campaign drawers A decorative and functional chest of drawers, made in the Campaign style in oak with b...
Brass
Kennedy Of Ipswich Beautiful Military Campaign Style Low Chest Of Two Drawers
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style low chest of teo drawers made by Kennedy and retailed by Harrods .Structurally sound with drawers operating smoothl...
Brass
RESTORED ViNTAGE ENGLISH PINE & BRASS MILITARY CAMPIGN TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand made in England Pine and Brass tallboy chest of drawers Please note the ...
Brass
Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this extremely well made Regency style chest on stand by Theodore Alexander with slip brown leather serving tray and bronzed gallery rail Where to begin...
Leather, Hardwood
R.E.H. Kennedy for Harrods Beautiful Military Style Wellington Chest Of Drawers
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this absolutely stunning military style Wellington chest of drawers featuring a highly distinctive design that merges two historic furniture forms , it i...
Brass
PAIR OF VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAiGN YEW WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS END TABLES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Yew Wood Chest Of Drawers. A beautiful set, with some cosmetic wear as you would find w...
Yew
LOVELY LARGE ViNTAGE HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS PART SET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage Solid hardwood Campaign style chest of drawers which is part of a suite Please note the d...
Brass
Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Military campaign small chest of drawers with hidden record player inside.
Brass
Lovely Vintage Meubles Gautier Made in France Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Meubles Gautier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice chest of drawers by Meubles Gautier made in France in the military campaign style A decorative and functional chest of drawers, i...
Brass
Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for ...
Leather
Fine Vintage Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Lovely Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, vintage Burr Yew wood Military Campaign chest of drawers A well made good looking and decorative piece, it has a wonderful timber...
Brass
Antique Victorian Pitch Pine Military Campaign Used Chest of Drawers +Name Plate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original late Victorian Military Campaign used chest of drawers in pitch pine with wrought iron fixtures and fittings and brass name ...
Brass
PAIR OF VINTAGE MiLITARY CAMPAIGN TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER TRAYS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Military Campaign tallboy chests of drawers which are brass mounted and come co...
Brass
Military Campaign Style Vintage Burr Walnut Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut Military Campaign style, side table sized chest of drawers. A very good looking and well made piece, the timber ...
Brass
Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable solid oak with over sized brass fittings Military Campaign chest of drawers with mahogany lined & brown leather ...
Brass
Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian Brass and Rosewood Circa 1880-1900 small side table tea chest of drawers or large table top jewellery cabinet ...
Brass
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare very large Howard & Son’s 1881 stamped burr & burl walnut chest of drawers with military history These are pretty much the f...
Walnut
R.E.H Kennedy for Harrods Stunning Military Campaign Chest of Drawers 2/3
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style chest of five drawers made by Kennedy and retailed by Harrods , absolutely stunning piece of furniture ! Structural...
Brass
R.E.H Kennedy for Harrods Beautiful Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers 1/3
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style chest of five drawers made by Kennedy and retailed by Harrods , absolutely stunning piece of furniture ! Structural...
Brass
R.E.H Kennedy for Harrods Stunning Military Campaign Style Chest Of Drawers 3/3
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style chest of five drawers made by Kennedy and retailed by Harrods , absolutely stunning piece of furniture ! Structural...
Brass
LARGE RARE VICTORIAN ANTIQUE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SPECiMEN TRUNK OR LETTERS TRUNK
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Rare Victorian military campaign or letters trunk. A sturdy, antique trunk reflecting historical travel and organisati...
Oak
Vintage Military British Bank Cash Box
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Discover a unique piece of history with this vintage military bank cash box. Crafted with durability in mind, this cash box features a classic design that reflects its storied past. ...
Metal
Kennedy for Harrods Rosewood Military Campaign Nightstands With Single Drawer
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kennedy for Harrods Pair of Rosewood Military Campaign Nightstands With Single Drawer Four Of These In Stock, These Were Acquired From A Luxury Boutique Hotel In England. Both Featu...
Brass
VINTAGE HARDWOOD & BRASS MILITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE BANK OF DRAWERS SiDEBOARD
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This handsome vintage bank of drawers is crafted from solid hardwood and designed in the classic military campaign style, characterised by clean lines, robust ...
Hardwood
Kennedy for Harrods Pair of Rosewood Military Campaign Nightstands With Drawer
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kennedy for Harrods Pair of Rosewood Military Campaign Nightstands With Single Drawer Two Pairs In Stock, These Were From A Luxury Boutique Hotel In England. Both Feature Brass Fitti...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Light Oak Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage oak & brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers. A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
Brass
Pair of Tall Slim Vintage Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Oak & Brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
Brass
Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Military Campaign Cabinet Secretaire Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Charming 19th Century Victorian Period two-part Mahogany Military Cabinet on Secretaire Chest A mid-19th century, early Victorian period two-part mahogany military cabinet on ches...
Mahogany
Fine Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Hardwood Bookcases Inc Chest of Drawers
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Harrods London REH Kennedy mahogany and brass Military Campaign bookcases on chest of drawer’s...
Brass
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OLIVE WOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRINKS CABiNET CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind hand made in England Olive wood Military Campaign drinks cabinet with Faux drawer front o...
Olive
Antique English Campaign Anglo Indian Teak Brass Inlay Military Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Anglo Indian / English Campaign Military Officers Chest. Made from teak with brass inlay along the top, hand dovetailed drawers, brass banded corners and brass drawer pulls....
Brass
English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign graduated chest with an upper drawer fitted with a hinged fall front secretary revealing a central prospect door with a secret interior...
Brass
VINTAGE MILiTARY CAMPAIGN SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH AGED RED LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A fine quality vintage military campaign secretaire chest of drawers, beautifully crafted in striking figured hardwood with brass-mounted corners and recessed ...
Hardwood
VINTAGE JANSEN OF LONDON MILITARY CAMPAIGN BRASS SiDEBOARD CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A handsome and functional campaign sideboard crafted in the mid-20th century, by Jansen of London. This elegant piece features a faux drawer-front design acros...
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890
Located in Greven, DE
Antique ship's or captain's secretary, so-called Military Campaign Chest of Drawers England Mahogany, brass Victorian around 1890 Dimensions: H x W x D: 135 x 92 x 52 cm D...
Brass
English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English camphor wood and mahogany military campaign chest with an upper case central fitted hinged fall front secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, flanking pigeon hole...
Brass
English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English camphor wood military campaign chest with an upper case fitted drawer hinged fall front secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, central prospect door with key, fl...
Brass
Rare Large circa 1900 Military Campaign Chest Trunk Zinc Lined for Champagne Etc
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very large full sized Military Campaign zinc lined chest or trunk with original locks and key designed as a wine / champaign cooler dating to the late ...
Zinc
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique campaign box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1820 and done in the period Victorian style. The lap desk is composed of...
Brass
Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood military campaign chest of drawers which houses a drinks cabinet A very good looking well made and decorative piece,...
Brass
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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