$2,954Sale Price|40% Off
17th Century Style Yew Oyster Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This stunning and beautifully ornate 3 drawer 17th century style yew oyster chest has been traditionally hand constructed from 18th century materials, with hand cut oyster veneer cop...
Brass
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers Circa 1690, England Rather attractive and unusual late 17th century olive oyster chest of drawers, circa 1685, England.
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
$26,458Sale Price|20% Off
Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers Circa 1690, England The two short over three long oak lined graduating drawers, veneered throughout in finely figured o...
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
Early 20th Century Laburnam Oyster Chest on Stand in the Style of William & Mary
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb and fine early 20th century laburnam oyster chest on stand in the style of William & Mary, the rectangular and crossbanded top with an ogee moulded edge with decorative shap...
Hardwood
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 'table box', circa 1675-1690.
Olive
William and Mary Period Oyster Chest with Holly Banding
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A William and Mary period chest of two short drawers over three long graduated drawers.
Brass
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.
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
$9,600Sale Price|25% Off
Georgian Style Oyster Veneer Tallboy Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
A Georgian style yew wood oyster veneer tallboy chest on chest, 20th century composed of new and old elements. 44 ½ inches base width (44 ¾ inches at cornice) by 23 ½ inches deep by...
Yew
Oyster Veneered William and Mary Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William and Mary period oyster veneered chest of drawers, the top decorated in an unusual pattern of scrolls and hearts over an oyster patterned ground, in walnut and oak with o...
Walnut
Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Georgian oyster burl chest of drawers, 18th century. Rare oyster burl (laburnum) used on top front and sides of chest, cross banded drawers, unusual inlay on top and sides, bottom an...
Brass
18th Century Oyster Cut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
18th century English chest of drawers with yew oyster cut veneer, walnut cross banding and walnut cross grain mouldings on later walnut bun feet.
Walnut, Yew, Boxwood
William & Mary Oyster Veneer Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William and Mary oyster veneer chest on stand, having moulded feather banded top with a moulded edge and three long drawers, the base with further long dra...
Walnut
Small Victorian Oyster Re-Veneered Collector's Chest
Located in London, GB
This lovely chest has 4 graduating drawers with an exquisite olive oyster veneer on the top and drawers.
Oak
William And Mary Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Quality William and Mary oyster veneer chest with finely figured veneers and tear drop pulls ending on bun feet.
Brass
Queen Anne Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with a design of cross section veneer from branches assembled to create a pattern. Rounded molded edge. The case with two over three drawers all with oyster patterns ...
Brass
$18,190Sale Price|20% Off
William & Mary Period Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English William & Mary-period oyster laburnum and walnut chest, circa 1700. William lll (1650-1702).
Walnut
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century William and Mary burl cross-branded oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers. Chest features two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, dovetail drawers with br...
Wood
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 proportions Veneered with 'oyster-cut" veneers of olive wood and crossbanded in Holly with...
Olive
English 18th Century Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers.
Located in Montreal, QC
English 18th Century Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers.
Walnut
Oyster Veneer Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and well proportioned mid 18th Century Chest of drawers has been very sympathetically re-veneered and has had the handles replaced. The chest itself is oak, and is dat...
Brass
William And Mary Oyster Burl Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
William and Mary oyster veneer Chest of Drawers, late 17th/early 18thc.
Burl
English Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers – William and Mary Style
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The chest pays tribute to late 17th-century English cabinetry.
Brass
Queen Anne Chest of Drawers Oyster Laburnum Commode 17th C
Located in Potters Bar, GB
The ends of the Chest having Laburnum Oysters with Holly cross banding and Oval inserts.
Wood
William and Mary Period Oyster Veneered Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A William and Mary period oyster walnut veneered chest of drawers on bun feet.
Walnut, Holly
William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1680-1710
Located in Bridgeport, CT
William and Mary walnut chest having"oyster burl" veneers bound by circles of string inlay on the molded edge top which rests above two smaller side by side drawers over two graduate...
Brass
Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dresser Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
This George II style English yew wood chest centers on a spectacular top surface of book-matched oyster burl yew, masterfully framed by an intricate crossbanded border with alternati...
Brass
Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dresser Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
This George II style English yew wood chest features a spectacular, quad-matched oyster burl yew top surface framed by a bold, wide crossbanded border with alternating light and dark...
Brass
2 Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dressers Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional pair of fine antique English George II style bachelor chests offers a commanding, high-end presentation, combining the breathtaking natural beauty of highly figured ...
Brass
English Early 18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest in Walnut with Box Wood Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest in Walnut with Box Wood Inlay, 5 Drawers and Bracket Feet
Walnut
Italian Walnut Console – Oyster Veneer & Rosewood Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Notable Features: Crafted in Italy during the 1990s from richly figured walnut. Elegant oyster wood–style veneer with fine rosewood line inlay.
Wood, Walnut
Venetian Rococo Bombe Commode, Olivewood Oyster Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Venetian Rococo Bombe Commode, Olivewood Oyster Veneer, Italy, 1950s. This Italian commode is built with a serpentine bombe carcass veneered in olivewood, laid in a patchwork oyster...
Brass
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 and Mary period with outstanding patina and nutty color, and of desirable proportions.
Olive
Italian Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Olive Commode in Louis XV Style
Located in Southampton, NJ
Oyster Burl Olive Commode Bombe Chest with striking wood grains, banded top, inlay details & two generously sized drawers.
Bronze
$21,993Sale Price|20% Off
CAPTAiN EDWARD GEORGE SPENCER CHURCHILL CIRCA 1710 OYSTER VENEER CHEST ON STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Queen Anne Circa 1710 Walnut & Oyster / Laburnum Chest on Chest with documentation accrediting it to the collection of Captain Edward George Spencer Churchill 1876-1964 A highly de...
Wood, Walnut
$14,469Sale Price|30% Off
Fine Antique Georgian circa 1780 Oyster Venner Bureau Bookcase Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine and important Georgian circa 1780 Oyster veneer Bureau bookcase with original candle holders A highly decorative and important bu...
Oak
18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England
Located in Houston, TX
A superb early 18th-century George I walnut "tallboy" chest-on-stand, featuring exquisite oyster walnut veneers.
Walnut
Yew - Wood "Oyster Chest Of Drawers"
Located in London, GB
Oak lined drawers on bun feet. Hand polished to a wonderful finish.
Unavailable
Wonderful Yew-Wood, "Oyster" Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
Original Hardware, Oak lined throughout with brushing slide. Fully resorted and hand polished to a beautiful finish.
Victorian Yew - Wood "Oyster" Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Totally restored and hand polished to a wonderful finish.
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.
Oyster Veneered Chest
Located in Bantam, CT
A fine quality William and Mary period walnut and oyster veneered chest of drawers small size on bun feet.
Walnut
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 of preservation.
Olive
English Oyster Veneer Olivewood Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1690. A rectangular crossbanded top with molded edge and circular inlay is above two short and two long drawers inlaid sympathetically with the top and sides; on a short stand ...
English Kingwood & Olivewood Oyster Veneered Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1700. A rectangular crossbanded top with molded edge is inlaid with concentric circles, above two short drawers a three long graduated drawers, raised on later bun feet.
Unavailable
H 39.25 in W 37.25 in D 20 in
Antique English Chippendale Inlaid Laburnum Oyster Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
Oyster veneer of Laburnum wood. Parquetry design to top with oyster bullnose edge, brass hardware, banded drawer fronts, and bracket feet.
Brass
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 19.3 in
Walnut Oyster Veneered Small Commode Chest, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful small oyster walnut veneered small commode dressing chest with integrated slide (releathered) a deep bottom drawer and two-door cupboard.
Walnut
Small Georgian Burr and Oyster Walnut Marquetry Chest c.1810
Located in East Sussex, GB
An exceptionally beautiful marquetry chest of small size and fine quality with two frieze drawers over two long graduated drawers.
Walnut, Pine
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 34.26 in D 22.05 in
William & Mary Olivewood Oyster Veneered Chest of Drawers of Elegant Proportions
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Each side of the chest also laid with oysters with a broad edge banding of holly.
Fine and Rare George I Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
An early Georgian, George I, oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers. The geometric line inlaid top with oyster veneers and molded edge top above two split drawers and three graduate...
A George I/ William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
An early Georgian, George I oyster veneered chest of drawers. The geometric line inlaid top with oyster veneers and molded edge top above two split drawers and three graduated drawer...
Unavailable
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
Each side of the chest also laid with oysters with a broad edge banding of holly.
Olive
Unavailable
H 37.5 in W 38.5 in D 23.5 in
Visually Striking Charles II Oyster Veneer and Line Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The decoration to this chest is in superb condition and the arrangement of inlay provides a particularly striking appearance.
Unavailable
H 31 in W 35 in D 20 in
18th Century Burr and Oyster Red Walnut Serpentine Chest of Small Size
Located in Dallington, East Sussex
A very pretty and small serpentine commode of small well balanced proportion, with a beautiful rich and well developed color, and in excellent original condition, circa 1750. The gil...
Walnut
William & Mary Olivewood Chest of Drawers
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in London, GB
A William & Mary olivewood oyster veneered chest of drawers, the top inlaid with geometric lines in holly above two short and three long drawer fronts similarly inlaid.
Olive
19th Century French Decoratively Painted Chest
Located in New Preston, CT
In later distressed oyster paint, the chest has a charming blue Trellis Design.
Oyster Veneered Chest of Drawers
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
An oyster veneered chest of drawers, the rectangular parquetry inlaid top and sides with cross grain moulding, above two short and three long graduated drawers with brass and bone dr...
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 top and the three graduated oak lined drawers cross-banded with fruitwood.
Olive
Charming Bombe Jewelry Chest in Oyster Burl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming.
Blickling Oyster Veneer Credenza
By Beau Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
The credenza version of our blickling oyster veneer chest.Cut from the root or branches of the Yew tree, these oyster veneers look like they are 300 years old.
William and Mary Period Miniature Walnut Chest
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very unusual William and Mary period miniature chest of applied oyster-wood veneer of English walnut.
Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut
Late 17th Century Oyster Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rare, late 17th century 'William and Mary' oyster chest of drawers having an interesting geometrical design of interlaced circles and nice patination and colour.
Sycamore
18th Century And Later Oyster Chest Of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have good quality 3 over 3 oystered chest of drawers. 18th century oak chest that has been later oystered.
Early 20th Century Walnut Oystered Chest Of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A STUNNING WALNUT OYSTERED CHEST OF DRAWERS CIRCA 1920 CROSS BANDED AND STRUNG 2 SMALL DRAWERS OVER 3 STANDING ON BUN FEET HEIGHT: 33" WIDTH: 33 3/4" DEPTH: 20 1/2"
Walnut
William & Mary Labumum Oyster Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent and extremely rare William and Mary-period laburnum oyster-veneered chest. Light dances across the piece thanks to the perfectly matched pieces of laburnum wood, and th...
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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