Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted Mifnight Blue
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian dresser renovated to highest standard and painted in midnight blue. Fine moldings around drawers and fittings in solid brass. Marble top Width 84 cm / 33.1" Depth: 48cm /...
Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Demilune Marble Top Floral Painted Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Demilune Marble Top Floral Painted Commode. Item ...
Marble
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique English Made Floral Adams Painted Satinwood Commode Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite antique English satinwood commode from the 1920s is a remarkable example of the timeless Adams style—a neoclassical design tradition celebrated for its elegance, symme...
Mahogany, Satinwood
1950's Italian-Made Tasseled French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
An exceptionally charming and highly decorative Italian Rococo commode inspired by the celebrated designs of the French Louis XV period, this elegant two-drawer chest captures the ro...
Walnut
German Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C German 3 drawer oak serpentine commode. 1780
Oak
Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Carved Commode with Later Painted Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite late 18th to early 19th century French carved commode featuring three drawers, a later painted finish, and elegant brass hardware. The piece has a gently serpentine fron...
Brass
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous Louis XV style commode dresser, circa 1930s, beautifully captures the charm and romance of French provincial design. Finished in a distressed crème paint, the piece exu...
Bronze
French Painted Chest of Drawers, 1920s, Neoclassical Style with Marble Top
Located in London, GB
A charming French chest of drawers dating from the 1920s, beautifully executed in an elegant neoclassical style. The piece features a serpentine front with graceful cabriole-inspired...
Marble
Louis XVI Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Painted Wood, Bronze, Marble
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Painted Wood, Bronze, Marble, Maison Jansen Style Pair of Maison Jansen style hollywood regency marble top mounted ebony commodes...
Marble, Bronze
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Black Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1870–
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers dating to circa 1870–1880, finished in black and characterized by restrained Neoclassical detailing. The rectangular top is framed by decor...
Wood
Dutch Chest of Drawers or Commode / Cabinet, in Style of Tejo Remy, Droog Design
By Tejo Remy
Located in New York, NY
A unique Dutch chest or commode or server or sideboard or cabinet composed of 14 distinct, different, drawers with variations in form, size, age, color, design and decoration to crea...
Wood
Pair 1980's Baker Chinoiserie Style Paint Decorated Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of Baker Chinoiserie painted commodes embodies the timeless sophistication of eighteenth-century French and English decorative arts while reflecting the exceptiona...
Wood
19th Century French Blu Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers In Oak
Located in Viterbo, VT
The commode was painted a beautiful light blue with grey highlights.
Oak
Pair of German Neo-Classical Hand Painted Bed Side Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of German Neo-Classical hand painted blue and white bedside tables. These are very unique and have a great patina!
Wood
Venetian Style Painted Palm Beach Regency John Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Venetian Style Painted Palm Beach Regency John Widdicomb Chest of Drawers Vintage John Widdicomb chest of drawers is ornately designed and hand painted in a typical Venetian color ...
Wood
Louis XV Style Painted Italian Commode, Petite Side Table, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small painted Louis XV style painted commode/side table.
Wood
Louis XV Style Painted Commode - Transition with its Veined Gray Marble Top
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XV style painted commode - Transition period, with its veined gray marble top. 1/ Completely stripped of veneer 2/ Filled and sanded 3/ Drawer runners refinished by cabine...
Marble
18th Century French Venetian Painted Chest, Rococo Style, Hardwood
Located in Phoenix, AZ
18th Century Venetian Painted Chest. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Wood, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Danish Original Painted Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Danish pine chest of five drawers retaining its original brick red painted finish. The chest is constructed in two sections and features turned black painted colum...
Brass
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Robin's Egg Blue Venetian Paint Decorated Distressed Italian Commode Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Venetian paint-decorated Italian commode, circa 1950, exudes timeless elegance with its charming robin’s egg blue finish and delicately hand-painted floral motifs. The commode f...
Beech
$15,975
Mirrored Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A mirrored glass top and front commode with three drawers adorned with star decoration. Beautiful gold accents and detailing, such as mirrored front pull handles.
Acrylic, Mirror, Wood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Chest in Blue Painted Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish Rococo chest of three drawers crafted in both pine and oak, a traditional combination for this type of cabinetmaking. The chest features a newer professionally a...
Brass
1950s John Stuart French Blue Painted Neoclassical Style Chests -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1950s John Stuart French blue painted neo-classical style chests. The base is mahogany. They are marked and have dovetail construction. They have been recently pain...
Brass
Early 19th Century French Oak Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century French oak chest of three drawers with newer professionally layered painted finish in tones of gray, blue, and antique white blended for a soft, mottled effect. Ca...
Wood, Oak
Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Marble Top High Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 50 in W: 31 1/2 in D: 21 3/4 in Elevate your interior with this exquisite Louis XVI style high chest, finely crafted and beautifully finished in a light baby blue p...
Marble, Brass
Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Gustavian-style chest of drawers is a refined example of Swedish neoclassical design, crafted in pine and finished in a soft gray paint that enhances its timeless appeal. The ch...
Pine
Mastercraft Partial Gilt and Painted Solid Pine Side Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th century all solid pine partial Gilt and hand painted and decorated side chest of drawer by Mastercarft unfinished furniture. Paint artist unknown. Finished throughout. Finishe...
Pine, Giltwood, Paint
Exquisite Hand Painted Chippendale Chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. An...
Mahogany
Baker Milling Road Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Lingerie Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 52 1/2 IN W: 20 1/4 IN D: 14 1/2 IN An exceptional example of refined neoclassical design, this Baker Milling Road Louis XVI Style Lingerie Chest embodies the sophis...
Metal
19th Century Spanish Chest of drawers in Duck Egg Blue Paint
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful 19th-century pine chest in a wonderful duck egg blue finish. The cabinet features three smooth running long graduating drawers each with ring pull handles. The base has...
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with three drawers, raised top and carved motifs. Created in Sweden, this painted chest features a rectangular...
Wood
Italian Rococo Floral & Butterfly Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Italian Rococo polychrome painted chest of drawers with faux marble top - hand painted in cream and blue with scrolls, flowers and butterflies - solid pine wood construction ...
Softwood, Paint
Danish 1880s Off White Painted Serpentine Front Chest with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish wooden chest from circa 1880 with light painted finish, serpentine front and four graduated drawers. This Danish wooden chest, dating back to around 1880, is a captivating b...
Wood
Antique Italian Neoclassical Grisaille Paint Petite Chest Of Drawers Night Stand
Located in Forney, TX
(Today, this chest makes for a wonderful bedside table - night stand, side cabinet, hall console, wall accent, and more) Italy, late 18th / early 19th century, likely Roman, execute...
Bronze
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers. Elaborately hand painted 18th century three drawer Italian chest. Probably Florence....
Wood
19th Century Original Hand Painted Large Chest of Three Drawers from Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
The earth tone colors are all original on this hand-painted antique chest of 3 drawers from Hungary. The lovely hand-painted were a traditional folk art design of the era set against...
Brass
Italian Nicely Painted Two-Drawer Side Chest, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer painted wood side chest from the 19th century. This antique petite sized chest from Italy is comprised of clean/straight lines, which has been nicely com...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden . The chest of drawers is a Swedish country house furniture from between 1820 and 1830. Made i...
Pine
Mid 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers in Original Paint
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century pine chest of drawers in their original simulated oak painted finish. The paint has a good colour and the drawers all run smooth, are clean and tidy and have the o...
Pine
Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th century large Danish chest of four drawers, crafted in oak with a black painted finish. The four generously sized drawers have graceful Rococo curves and are each fitted wi...
Brass
Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Made by Joseph F. Milbeck
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial style painted and gilt decorated chest of drawers, circa 1960's. The top with a gilt decorated triple serpentine shaped molded front edge and gilt decorated side ...
Brass
EQUESTRIAN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE HAND PAINTED HORSE & JOCKEY CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880-1900 hand painted English Victorian Pitch Pine chest of drawers with Eques...
Pine
19th C. French Custom Painted 2-Drawer Raised Chest (A Cute-Sized Piece!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French smaller-sized, painted wood, raised chest of two drawers from the 19th century.
Wood, Paint
Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe
Located in Atlanta, GA
The front side posts are canted and adorned with carved acanthus pilasters. This chest is nicely raised on bracket carved feet. This 19th century European commode, with its exquisite...
Wood
Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
Brass
Custom Painted Tropical Parrot Decoupage Lingerie Chest or Tall Nightstand
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A one-of-a-kind vintage four-drawer lingerie chest transformed into a vibrant tropical statement piece. Finished in a rich emerald green and adorned with hand-applied decoupage feat...
Wood
Antique Baroque Chest of Drawers In White Painted With Brass Handles From 1760s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique baroque chest of drawers from the 1760s, painted white with brass handles. Four drawers and a distinctive baroque design. Historical and decorative piece of furniture. — Ori...
Brass
French Painted Wood Commode w/Faux Marble Top & Brass Rococo Style Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood commode with faux marble top from the mid 20th century.
Wood
Charming Pair of Hand-Painted Side Chests with Hidden Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French-style raised side chests with decoratively painted wood finish and shapely bodies.
Wood
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 1930s Painted Chests with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style painted wood three-drawer chests from circa 1930 with light grey marble tops, graduated drawers, carved fluted side posts and tapered legs. Elevat...
Marble
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers, Classical hardware, carved foliage and fluted accents. Created in Sweden during the...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Neo-Classical Hand Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of vintage Italian neo-classical hand painted chests. Featuring a beautiful pale blue patina and a pretty floral like design. Creates a light and airy look. So pretty!!
Wood
Dutch Empire Style Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting Dutch empire style painted oak commode. 1830
Oak
Black Painted Vintage Industrial Chest of Drawers Unit. c.1940
Located in London, GB
A six‑drawer painted industrial chest of drawers. c.1940 A solid, utilitarian piece with a wonderfully time‑worn painted finish, showing layers of age and use across the surface. Th...
Wood
Italian Hand-Painted Three-Drawer Chest in Distressed Black with Cream Floral
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant Italian three-drawer chest showcases the timeless artistry of traditional hand-painted furniture, finished in a richly distressed black ground with delicate cream floral...
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Danish Gray Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century tall Danish chest of five drawers, crafted in pine. The narrow upper drawer features a carved Greek key pattern beneath carved dentil molding. Four larger drawers ...
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Hand Painted Chest Art Deco Chinoiserie Style, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly decorative Danish cabinetmaker chest from the 1920s, beautifully embodying the glamour of the Art Deco period with elegant Chinoiserie influences. This petite t...
Wood
Pair of German Hand-Painted Green Chests with a Neo-Classical Design
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of German hand-painted green chests with a neo-classical design. These chests are dressed in a beautiful pale green color with a painted finish, giving them a u...
Wood
An Italian Polychrome-Painted & Faux-Marble Top Neoclassic Commode, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Italian Polychrome Faux-Marble Top Neoclassic Commode 18th Century The faux-marble top above three drawers all resting on tapering legs. decorated throughout with great detail. ...
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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