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
$26,661Sale 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 of preservation. This small well proportioned chest consists of two short and t...
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
The rectangular top is laid with a central circular geometric pattern of cut oyster veneers bordered with inlaid Holly stringing with a heart shaped pattern to each corner and is cro...
Olive
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
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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 King William & Queen Mary (1688-1702), England.
Olive
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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 (1689-1702) England.
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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 in geometric patterns, incorporating roundels and corners arcs all banded in holly.
Olive
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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
Personal comments: This important miniature olive oyster ‘toy’ chest is quite simply a masterpiece and incorporates all of the features associated with the period 1680-1700.
Olive
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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 skilled craftsman, from the reign of William & Mary (1689-1702). The rectangular...
Olive
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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
Divided by cross-grain D-mouldings, the two short over three long oak-lined crossbanded graduating drawers are decorated with book-matched olive oysters. Raised on solid ash bun feet...
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, showcases outstanding artistry in both form and material. The chest is constructed from ric...
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, showcases outstanding artistry in both form and material. The chest is constructed from ric...
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
It should be noted that Miniature or 'toy' chests from 17th century England are extremely rare and no rarer than one veneered in olive oysters.
Olive
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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
The chest is covered with olive wood in the shape of a crosscut marquetry, also known from Oyster Veneer.
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.
Walnut
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 top above two short and three long drawers with padouk wood fronts, flanked by bu...
Olive, Padouk, Walnut
William And Mary Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with rounded edge and a top inlaid with rings of cross cut branch veneers forming a pattern of rings. The conforming case with repeating oyster decoration with...
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 design of the late 17th century in England during the joint reign of King William II...
Olive, Walnut
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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 two short and three long oak lined long drawers and raised on bun feet. All the dr...
Olive
Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Charles II olive oyster floral marquetry table, attributed to Gerrit Jensen in Association with Gole.
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-grain D-mouldings, the two short over three long oak-lined holly banded gradu...
Olive
Chest in Oyster Veneer
Located in Roswell, GA
Stunning is the best word I can think of to describe the display of craftsmanship in this oyster chest. Using a chest from around c1890, a cabinetmaker in England has recently hand-c...
Brass
Chest of Drawers 'Oyster' Veneer
Located in Roswell, GA
Olive wood 'Oysters' on top surface and front case.
Brass
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 laid with a central circular geometric pattern of cut oyster veneers bordered with...
Olive
Oyster Veneer English Chest
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine quality English Burl Olive Wood Oyster Veneer Chest. Satinwood stringing.
Brass
'Oyster' veneer Chest on Stand.
Located in Roswell, GA
Dramatic William & Mary style 'Oyster' veneer olive wood chest on stand. Made in England.
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 with well-chosen oyster inlays contained within contrasting line inlaid geometrical p...
Olive
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 lobed central reserve of oyster veneers crossbanded with walnut and a semi ovulo m...
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, circa 1690. All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately ...
Olive
Chest on Stand
Located in Roswell, GA
William & Mary style 'Oyster' veneer olive wood chest on stand. Made in England.
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Unusual pagoda form caddy finely figured veneers. Interior lids are original and match the exterior of the caddy, resting on brass ball feet
Tortoise Shell
$118,031
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved. Exceptional craftsmanship. Very naive vintage conduction with a nice patina on the...
Walnut
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$347,151
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$5,500
H 40 in W 41.25 in D 22.5 in
Antique 18th Century English George II Burl Elm Chest of Drawers Dresser 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare high quality antique George II burl elm chest of drawers, English, circa 1750. This early chest is made of the finest burl elm, with a quartered top and having a steppe...
Elm, Burl
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.
Glass, Mahogany
$34,257
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
Antique William and Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful and dynamic piece in the William and Mary style. Re-Created utilizing 18th and 19th century parts and later paint decoration in red with black stippling to the top and an ...
Brass
$61,947Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chest
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This 17th-century Spanish carved walnut chest is an exquisite example of Baroque furniture, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and the rich aesthetic traditions of the period. Made f...
Walnut
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$12,103Sale 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
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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