$17,544
H 34.06 in W 38.98 in D 26.38 in
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or
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$19,854
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
17th Century William and Mary Blond Olive Oyster Chest of drawers, Circa 1690.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Blond Olive Oyster William and Mary Chest of Drawers, Circa 1690, England. This
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
17th Century Oyster Laburnum Low Chest of drawers
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptional and very rare mid 17th century Charles II olive wood chest of drawers of low
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Italian Burl Olive Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Southampton, NJ
Oyster Burl Olive Commode Bombe Chest with striking wood grains, banded top, inlay details & two
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Fine William And Mary Oyster Veneer Cabinet On Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine quality late 17th century Oyster veneer cabinet on chest from the Queen Anne/William
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Victorian Small Olive Wood "Oyster" Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Ash lined drawers with Beautiful Original Hardware, Bracket Feet Hand Polished to a Beautiful finish.
17th Century Oyster Olivewood Chest
Located in London, GB
A Classic oyster olivewood chest of drawers of the William and Mary period in a very original state
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H 31.5 in W 34.26 in D 22.05 in
Late 17th Century William & Mary Olivewood & Holly Oyster Veneered Chest of Draw
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
a shaped moulded edge. Each side of the chest also laid with oysters with a broad edge banding
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William & Mary Oyster Veneered Miniature Chest
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An exceptionally rare William and Mary period miniature chest of applied oyster-cut olive wood. The
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H 11.42 in W 12.01 in D 11.42 in
Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster chest. From the reign of
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H 45.08 in W 38.98 in D 21.46 in
William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Chest on Stand, circa 1680-1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb and fine olive oyster chest on stand from the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1689
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Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, circa 1670-1685
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The rectangular cross grain moulded top with well-chosen hand cut olive oysters are carefully laid
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H 10.24 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Miniature William and Mary Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1688-1702
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
comments: This important miniature olive oyster ‘toy’ chest is quite simply a masterpiece and incorporates
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H 44.49 in W 41.34 in D 24.02 in
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb example of well-chosen handcut olive oyster veneers, combined with the finesse of a highly
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H 34.45 in W 34.65 in D 22.64 in
A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1680 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The cross-grain ovolo moulded top is veneered in well-chosen olive oysters laid in geometric
Olive, Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Holly
A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This exquisite William and Mary period chest of drawers, crafted in the late 17th century
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of drawers, Circa 1690. England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This exquisite William and Mary period chest of drawers, crafted in the late 17th century
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
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H 12.21 in W 13.59 in D 9.06 in
Diminutive 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
extremely rare and no rarer than one veneered in olive oysters. To our knowledge, this chest is the only
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H 30.71 in W 31.7 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Louis XVI Chest of Two-Drawer with Olive Oyster Veneer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
covered with olive wood in the shape of a crosscut marquetry, also known from Oyster Veneer. This is
Spruce, Cherry, Olive
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H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 20.67 in
Small William & Mary Oyster Olive Wood and Walnut Chest - RESERVED
By William & Mary
Located in Lymington, GB
A small English William & Mary period oyster olive wood and walnut chest (1689-1702), circa 1690
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Antique Early 18th Century Miniature Oyster Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptionally rare early 18th century miniature sample chest having olive wood oyster veneered
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A William and Mary Oyster-Veneered Chest of Drawers
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An extremely fine William & Mary olive, walnut and fruit wood chest of drawers. This is a classic
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William And Mary Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
forming a pattern of rings. The conforming case with repeating oyster decoration with two over three
Kingwood, Olive, Walnut
William and Mary Late 17th Century English Oyster Veneer Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
A William and Mary laburnum oyster veneered and line inlaid chest of drawers ca 1690. The top
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H 35 in W 40 in D 22.5 in
William III Period Antique Oyster Olivewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Devon, GB
An extremely fine William III period oyster olivewood and marquetry chest of drawers, consisting of
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Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Ham House, Chatsworth and Beningbrough Hall, an olive oyster cabinet on chest from Chatsworth House, a
Bone, Ebony, Holly, Olive
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H 35.24 in W 37.8 in D 22.45 in
Fine William and Mary Olive Oyster and Laburnum Chest, circa 1680-1700
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
. Similarly, the holly-banded sides are entirely covered in well-chosen olive oysters. Divided by cross
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Chest in Oyster Veneer
Located in Roswell, GA
different pieces of olive wood to create what the English refer to as an "oyster" pattern. The result is
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Chest of Drawers 'Oyster' Veneer
Located in Roswell, GA
Superior fine quality 'Oyster' Veneer William & Mary style chest of drawers. Olive wood 'Oysters
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William & Mary olivewood oyster veneered compact chest
Located in Knutsford, GB
A superb William & Mary olivewood oyster veneered chest of compact proportions. The rectangular top
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Oyster Veneer English Chest
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine quality English Burl Olive Wood Oyster Veneer Chest. Satinwood stringing. English oak sides
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'Oyster' veneer Chest on Stand.
Located in Roswell, GA
Dramatic William & Mary style 'Oyster' veneer olive wood chest on stand. Made in England. A VERY
William and Mary Period Oyster Veneered Chest of Drawers
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A very good William and Mary period oyster veneered olivewood chest of drawers, the top with a four
Oak, Olive, Walnut
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H 35.75 in W 37 in D 22 in
Small William & Mary Chest of Drawers with Olivewood Oyster and Holly Banding
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A small William & Mary chest of drawers with olivewood oyster and holly banding with new feet
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Chest on Stand
Located in Roswell, GA
William & Mary style 'Oyster' veneer olive wood chest on stand. Made in England. A very
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Brown Vintage Turkish Mohair Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
Casual looking vintage mohair rug with a nomadic motif with the letter "S" woven in the middle of the rug. Can be used as a throw piece or a large blanket for added warmth. Size: ...
Mohair
$3,950
H 40 in W 76 in D 29.75 in
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
Walnut
$3,208
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...
Metal, Brass, Wire
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
$1,925
H 25.6 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade. This incredibly charming lamp was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design...
Metal, Brass
Maison Lancel Cocktail or Coffee Table Bar
By Maison Lancel
Located in Geneva, CH
Brass and formica bar sliding coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo Produced by Maison Lancel, ca. 1970s Good condition
Brass
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
Mirror, Wood
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free shaped wall sconces made of layers of green splatter like Murano glass pieces covering a metal structure with three sources of light.
Murano Glass
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Murano Round Floral Glass Flush Mount Light, Italian 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian 1970s Murano glass round flush mount light, with floral design cover. 2 sockets, wired for USA, 40W max.
Brass
19th Century Lombardy Louis XV Style Center Table
Located in Encinitas, CA
Lombardy style center table in walnut with four curved legs and ebony profiles. Wonderful modern line, clean and elegant. Stylish for a small entry table or writing desk. Measures: ...
Walnut
$385Sale Price|30% Off
W 72 in L 72 in
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x6 Sky Blue Leaf Patterned Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And Green Leaf Patterned Indian Rug-6’x6’ (180x180cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
Cotton
Scandinavian Coffee Table with Trapezium Base in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, oak, Scandinavia, 1970s This elegant solid oak coffee table was designed in the 1970s. It showcases a beautifully crafted round tabletop, supported by a distinctive tr...
Oak
English Mahogany Decorative Carved Hibiscus Centre Table, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany center table with a decorative carved hibiscus floral top, spiral bulbous filigree carved pedestal and terminating on a tripod base with the original melon feet, Ear...
Mahogany, Oak
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
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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