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
Brass
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
Yew
$8,950
H 34 in W 38.5 in D 23 in
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
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
Wood
Late 17th Century William & Mary Oyster Veneered Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
1680 and 1705. Oysters were taken from a few different woods including kingwood, yew, cocus, olive
Wood
$7,779 / item
H 35.75 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
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. Its standout feature is the oyster
Brass
Queen Anne Chest of Drawers Oyster Laburnum Commode 17th C
Located in Potters Bar, GB
upon "Bun" feet with Cross grain mouldings. The ends of the Chest having Laburnum Oysters with Holly
Wood
$8,743
H 21.6 in W 56 in D 39.6 in
Italian Walnut Shaped Chest Console with Oyster Veneer and Rosewood Line Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
with oyster wood–style veneer inlays that create rhythmic, organic figuring across the façade, a
Wood, Walnut
Italian Oyster Burl Two Drawer Small Chest / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century small chest or side / end table with oyster burl veneer and two drawers with
Metal, Bronze
$27,068
H 72.64 in W 41.54 in D 21.46 in
CAPTAiN EDWARD GEORGE SPENCER CHURCHILL CIRCA 1710 OYSTER VENEER CHEST ON STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
important Queen Anne Circa 1710 Walnut & Oyster / Laburnum Chest on Chest with documentation accrediting
Wood, Walnut
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.
Yew - Wood "Oyster Chest Of Drawers"
Located in London, GB
Oak lined drawers on bun feet. Hand polished to a wonderful 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.
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
Brass
19TH CENTURY OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS BRACKET FEET
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS BRACKET FEET
19TH CENTURY OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS ON BUN FEET
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS ON BUN FEET, LOVELY COLOUR
18th C. French Oyster Wood Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A rare and exquisite example of 18th-century French craftsmanship, this oyster wood chest of
Wood
Scottish Oyster Wood Chest
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Scottish chest of drawers with an intricate pattern of oystered yew woods edged with
18th Century Oyster Wood Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century & later re-vernered in yew wood oyster chest of drawers of good proportions, having a
Walnut
18th Century Oyster Wood Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century and later re-vernered in yew wood oyster chest of drawers, having a cross grained
Oak, Pine
18th Century Oyster Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century and later re-vernered in yew wood oyster chest of drawers, having a cross grained
Yew
19th Century Antique Oysterwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS FINE EXAMPLE ON BRACKET FEET
Walnut
Oyster Veneer Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a handsome chest. It is a 19thc copy of an 18thc chest.
Brass
George III Oyster Burl Yew wood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
A stunning George III oyster burl yew wood chest of drawers with two drawers over four drawers. The
Oak
Sold
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
17th Century English Oyster-Veneered Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent and extremely rare laburnum oyster-veneered chest dates to the William and Mary
Bronze
Sold
H 30.5 in W 30.25 in D 20.5 in
Pair Antique English Oyster Veneer Yew Wood Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare pair of fabulous quality antique English oyster veneer inlaid yew wood Queen Anne revival
Yew
Sold
H 37.5 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
English George III Style Chest of Drawers with Yew-Wood Oyster Veneer
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
been clad with a beautiful, thick yew-wood oyster veneer and given reproduction Chippendale pulls
Brass
English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated English George III style burl walnut chest of drawers. The top is inlaid
Agate
Early 18th century inlaid oyster veneered English chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous early 18th century inlaid oyster veneered William and Mary period English chest. Top is
Walnut, Bog Wood
19th Century English Chest of Drawers With Oyster Veneer
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1880s English chest of five drawers with oyster veneer and brass hardware.
Brass
English 19th Century Chest of Drawers with Oyster Veneer
Located in Troy, MI
This English chest of five drawers dates from the 1880s and features a dramatically grained oyster
Brass
18th Century William & Mary Chest of Drawers with Oyster Inlays
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding William & Mary chest of drawers has been well-cared for over the centuries. We
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 30.75 in D 21.75 in
Pair of Antique English Q.A. Inlaid Laburnum Oyster Veneer Bachelor's Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
because they are a matched pair, but because they are oyster veneered in laburnum wood. Please note
Wood
Sold
H 33.75 in W 43.75 in D 20.25 in
Antique English Inlaid Yewwood Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English inlaid yew-wood oyster veneer Chippendale Revival chest of drawers
Brass
Italian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers Dresser with Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
design with beautifully rendered "Oyster Burl", adding artistic intrigue. The name given to a technique
Brass
18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a
Oak
Antique William and Mary Style Oyster Wood Veneer Chest on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional chest and stand with fine oyster wood veneers. Oyster wood veneers on the chest top
Wood
Early 19th Century Oyster, Burl Yew Wood English Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
of oyster burl yew wood. With age the burl has formed the grain cracks noted of oyster burl yew wood
Sold
H 24.61 in W 27.17 in D 16.74 in
Fine Pair of Antique William & Mary Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime Pine with Oyster / Laburnum wood finish which dates
Wood, Pine
William And Mary Inlaid Oyster Veneered Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A William and Mary burl cross-branded oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers. Has two short and
Wood, Walnut
William & Mary Style Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William & Mary style oyster burl chest of drawers, made in England, circa 1950's. With oak cross
Brass
Sold
H 24.61 in W 21.46 in D 14.57 in
Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in pine with Oyster / Laburnum wood finish which dates to the end of the William & Mary era circa
Pine
19th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated English George III style burl walnut chest of drawers. The top is inlaid
Agate
English Georgian Oyster Veneer Small Chest
Located in Austin, TX
A rare size English Georgian oyster veneer chest with very attractive beautiful patina. It has two
Metal
" Oyster" Wood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb example fashioned with 5 drawers. Exquisite "oyster" veneers. Excellent scale.
Metal
Oyster Chest
Located in Fairhope, AL
English Oyster Chest with original brass locks and handles. The chest has bracket feet with three
Wood
Oyster Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Oyster Yew Wood Chest of Drawers with beautiful marquetry detail. Two in stock, can be sold as pair
Brass
English Oyster Chest
Located in Fairhope, AL
English Oyster Chest with original swan-neck brass handles. The chest has bracket feet with three
Wood
Oyster Veneer English Chest
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine quality English Burl Olive Wood Oyster Veneer Chest. Satinwood stringing. English oak sides
Brass
Oyster Veneer English Walnut Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and nicely scaled classic oyster veneer chest made in England early in the 18th century
Wood
'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
Pair of Italian Oyster Bombe Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bombe chests
Wood
Chest on Stand
Located in Roswell, GA
William & Mary style 'Oyster' veneer olive wood chest on stand. Made in England. A very
Brass
English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly figural walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and top surface. Having very old if not or...
Brass
$162,820
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
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 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. The drawer configuration is unusual with the four long drawers as opposed to the typical two short over...
Walnut, Holly
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
$61,057
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$12,000
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 20.25 in
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
$41,790Sale 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
18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
18th Century William and Mary dresser walnut chest on stand 5 drawer Beautifully made, beautiful condition consistent with age.
Walnut, Burl
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
William & Mary Walnut Oyster Veneer Cabinet On Stand
Located in Basildon, GB
William and Mary Walnut Cabinet on Stand, the cabinet veneered inside and out with oyster patterns within holly boarders and interlaced lines, the two doors enclosing eleven draws su...
Elm, Walnut
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
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
William and Mary Oyster Veneered Barley Twist Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 17th century English William and Mary unusual five-leg side table having stunning oyster veneered walnut top with geometric circle inlay over single frieze drawer with original ...
Walnut
$17,910Sale 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
18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic quality 18th Century chest on chest or tallboy. This beautiful and compact piece looks stunning with the oak lined drawers having their fronts decorated with circular-c...
Yew
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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