$32,820
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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
Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly
$17,213
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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$19,479
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
Bronze
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
Olive
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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
Olive, Padouk, Walnut
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
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
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
Olive
Chest on Stand
Located in Roswell, GA
William & Mary style 'Oyster' veneer olive wood chest on stand. Made in England. A very
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,250
H 19.5 in W 19 in D 14.5 in
English William & Mary Period Walnut Oyster Veneered Glove Box on Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English William and Mary period inlaid walnut oyster veneered glove box of typical form, the top opening to reveal a later fabric lined surface. Oyster veneer gets its name from t...
Walnut, Burl
$5,927
H 46.07 in W 24.02 in D 51.19 in
Chest of Drawers / Secretary in Dutch Style Marquetry Holland Design
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chest of drawers in Dutch style from the beginning of the century. Entirely inlaid with floral decoration, with brass handles and a lion paw shaped base. The upper part consists of...
Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$42,077Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 63 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands. English, Charles II period, ca 1685. Both with fleur-de-lys inlays bordered by holl...
Walnut
Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
Charles II period (1630-1685) oak and walnut chest of drawers, or commode. Retaining old waxed surfaces of very good rich color and patination. With typical geometric drawer fronts...
Oak, Walnut
Early 18th Century William & Mary Walnut and Olive Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in the Early 18th Century, this William & Mary chest of drawers consists of olive and walnut with brass hardware. Inlays arranged in an elegant concentric design adorn th...
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. Great Burl decorated veneer rectangular top with burl veneer front and sides. Chest features two short and two...
Burl
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An early 18th century veneered walnut chest on stand of a superb colour and patina. The drawers with matched veneers, herring bone banding and cross-grained mouldings and carcase fro...
Walnut
17th Century William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A superb quality English William & Mary walnut and burr inlay chest of drawers, dating to the late 17th century (circa 1690s), beautifully inlaid throughout with geometric designs. T...
Walnut
$18,033Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 38.78 in D 22.45 in
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). A classic oyster-veneered chest of two short and three long graduated drawer...
Walnut
$1,111,401
H 83.86 in W 45.28 in D 83.86 in
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This William and Mary-period chest is distinguished by oyster veneering and circular inlay. Intersecting circles are inlaid into the veneers on the drawer fronts and on top of the ch...
Bronze
$12,044Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 7.87 in
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...
Marble
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
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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