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. ...
Biedermeier chest of drawers, painted in historical motifs, 1835-40, s. Germany
Located in Greding, DE
This solid pinewood chest of drawers, originating from South Germany between 1835 and 1840, features two full-width drawers and a molded top. The piece has been professionally refini...
Pine
French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French painted serpentine front commode, 1780. Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cms) wide 25 inches (64 cms) deep 33 inches (84 cms) high.
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Off-White Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian chest of drawers in oak with an off-white finish and beautiful patina. The chest features three spacious drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Beneath the top is a d...
Bronze
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND PAINTED IVORY WHITE CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH BRASS HANDLES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming Victorian antique chest of drawers, beautifully hand-painted in a soft ivory white that enhances its classic 19th-century lines. This piece blends tim...
Paint
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Parcel-Painted Two-Drawer Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
There is something particularly charming about mid-century American interpretations of French furniture, and this Bodart chest captures that sensibility beautifully. Graceful Louis X...
Walnut, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of drawers with untouched Original paint from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Made between 1800-1820 The Chest of Drawer has a beauti...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Miniature Chest of Drawers with original paint Country
Located in Boden, SE
Original painted Scandinavian miniature chest of drawers from Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden This small miniature Gustavian 4 drawer dresser can be perfect as a storage of small ...
Pine
19th Century Pine 3-Drawer Chest with Original Painted Decoration, Dated 1873
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century pine chest of three drawers retaining its original painted decoration and dated 1873. Crafted in pine, the chest features three large drawers. Each drawer is decorated w...
Wrought Iron
$2,156Sale Price|20% Off
Antique White Painted Marble Top Venetian Style Single Door Commode Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique Venetian style commode from circa 1950 is a beautiful example of refined European craftsmanship with timeless charm. Featuring a soft distressed white painted finish, th...
Walnut
Chippendale Chinoiserie Commode
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine faux red lacquer and gilt Chippendale style commode. The top is decorated with a rope carved edge which sits above a writing slide. Two short and three long drawers have cast ...
Brass
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Asolo Chest in Jacobean Inspired Decors
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Asolo chest with Jacobean inspired decors and green marble effect top. Each piece from our Collec...
Wood
18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming 18th Century French commode in blue paint. This piece dates to the 18th century but has been repainted to suit a more modern taste. With its original top and style-appropr...
Paint
SUBLIME ANTIQUE STYLE CHINESE CHINOISERIE PAINTED & LACQUERED CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique style Chinese hand painted Curved frame Chinoiserie chest of drawers Please note the...
Wood
Small Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front oak commode. 1790
Oak
Danish Empire Style Chest of Drawers Solid Pine with Cream Colored Paint 1930s
By Josef Frank, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish empire style corrugated three drawer chest on high legs made of solid pine wood. Handmade by Danish master carpenter in the 1930s. The chest is decorated with cream colored p...
Pine, Paint
$6,887
Pair of Swedish Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th C decorative Swedish pine 3 drawer commodes. 1880
Pine
$6,887
Pair of Swedish Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th C decorative Swedish pine 3 drawer commodes. 1880
Pine
Pair of Italian Commodes w/Hand-Painted Faux-Marble Tops & Scraped Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of wooden chest of three drawers with faux-marble tops. These vintage chests from Italy each feature a hand-painted faux-marble top, above a cleanly-designed case whi...
Wood
$31,534Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vinci Chest of Drawers with Gold Leaf Painted on Brass Ornaments
Located in Paris, FR
Chest Vinci with rare wooden structure with brass ornaments painted with golden leaf and with high gloss varnish paint. Feet in carved metal structure. Nickeled and lacquered handles...
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Painted French Empire Chest of Drawers with black Stone Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Period antique French Empire painted chest of drawers with beautiful black stone top. Beautiful decorative lion brass hardware and working key. Early and all original. Footed legs in...
Marble, Brass
English 19th Century Yellow Painted Chest with Ebonized Detail, Wooden Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Yellow Painted Chest with Ebonized Detail, Wooden Pulls and Bracket Feet
Wood
$3,719
Small Dutch Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C Dutch three drawer commode. 1820. Awaiting brass handles. Dimensions 39 inches (99 cms) wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) deep 32.5 inches (83 cms) high.
Oak
Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Half-Moon Chest, Wood, French Design
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming early 20th century half-moon chest.
Wood
19th Century Original Hand Painted Large Pine Chest of 3 Drawers From Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft earth tone colors are all original on this hand-painted antique chest of three drawers from Hungary. The lovely top and panels with hand painted floral accents and birds wer...
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Black Lacquer Tall Chest
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
An elegant Chinoiserie tall chest, finely decorated with hand-painted gilt and red scenes across a black lacquer ground. The front features ten drawers, each adorned with intricate l...
Wood
Delia chest by the fabulous things in hand painted absolute green swirl
Located in Richmond, VA
The Delia chest by our sister company, “The Fabulous Things” seen in our hand painted absolute green swirl. Please see website for full list if finishes and color patterns. All items...
Wood, Paint
19th Century Hand-Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Rococo Style
Located in Greding, DE
Charming hand-painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, featuring a serpentine front, scalloped apron, and elegantly curved legs. The newly applied beige finish is adorned with...
Brass
Late 18th Century White Painted Large Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish is striking in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on a decoratively carved skirt and cabriolet feet. The newer, professionally applied white...
Brass
Gustavian Chest Of Drawers Grey Painted, Swedish Origin From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Gustavian chest of drawers from the 1840s with three drawers, painted grey in a classic style. Top made of marbled wood, giving an elegant expression. Swedish origin with period carv...
Wood
French Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming French chest of drawers dating to circa 1920, beautifully painted in a light sand tone that complements its refined silhouette. The piece stands on elegant tapered legs an...
Pine
Gustavian Style Swedish Light Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style light grey painted chest from the 20th century with three drawers, floral carved side posts, valanced apron and tapered feet. Immerse your living space in t...
Brass
Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers in Grey-Blue, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delicate and beautifully aged Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1920, painted in a soft grey-blue tone that evokes the serene elegance of Gustavian style. This petite yet stately pie...
Pine
Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved apron and cabriole legs. Created in Sweden during the first quarter of the 20th centur...
Brass
$15,995
Louis XV Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV period commode, circa 1760
Paint, Wood
Children's Chest With Drawers Made In Painted Wood From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small children's chest of drawers in painted wood from around the 1890s. We can possibly repair if interested Dimensions in cm: H:50.5 W:39 D:25
Wood
$4,680Sale Price|67% Off
Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful antique French commode with a parcel paint finish from Provence, dating to the end of the 1800s.
Marble
John Widdicomb Hand Painted Imprinted Leather Serpentine Dresser Chest Sideboard
By John Widdicomb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, versatile, John Widdicomb commode dresser you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Very heavy and s...
Brass
Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1880. Splits into three pieces for delivery. Internal reference: C Code: 9133 Dimensions: W: 51" (129.5 c...
Oak
Dutch Empire Style Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small, early 19th C Dutch empire style 4 drawer pine commode. 1860
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest from circa 1860 with three drawers, light gray painted finish, reeded accents, dentil molding and tapered legs. Embrace the understated elegance of Sw...
Wood
$12,500
Louis XV Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Lovely Louis XV period commode in red and green with beautiful and detailed carving around the key plates, resting on a c scroll apron and claw feet.
Hardwood
Swedish Marble Topped Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small early 19th century Swedish three drawer pine commode with an interesting marble top. 1830. Code: 9130 Dimensions: W: 34" (86.4 cm) H: 32" (81.3 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Marble
$8,200Sale Price|31% Off
Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Decorative Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1750. Italian commode with two drawers faux mar...
Fruitwood
$2,985
Spanish 19th C Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Spanish decorated oak commode with a marble top. 1890
Marble
19th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C Swedish painted serpentine commode/ bedside chest. 1890
Pine
Original Brown Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers with tapered fluted feet are reflective of its Swedish country styling. The original rust colored painted finish is com...
Brass
19th Century Danish Pine Large Chest of 4 Drawers with Original Painted Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Danish chest of four drawers crafted in pine. The chest retains its original painted finish in tones of brick red with brown undertones. Drawer edges and side corn...
Brass
Danish 1790s Louis XVI Period Painted & Carved Demilune Two-Drawer Chest LiL
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish Louis XVI period painted wood demi-lune chest of drawers from the late 18th century, with two drawers, carved dentil molding, fluted accents, tapered legs and distressed pat...
Wood
French Louis XV Adam Style Marble Top Kingwood Hand Painted Commode w/ Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Adam Style Marble Top Kingwood Hand Painted Commode with Drawers. Item features hand painted cameos and flowers throughout with serpentine front and 4 dovetai...
Marble
Rococo Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all raised on attractive carved legs (notice the hoof base). It has been given an exceptional new professio...
Brass
ANTiQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GREEN FLORAL TWO OVER THREE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique Swedish circa 1880-1900 hand painted green floral chest of drawers in two over three fo...
Wood
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Chests of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers dating to circa 1850, crafted in pine and finished in a deeply aged dark paint with rich undertones revealed through the natural patina. ...
Pine
Late 18th C. Painted and Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case which houses two full-size...
Wood
$3,218Sale Price / set|21% Off
19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV style. Lion's heads on the handles. France, circa 1880.
Wood
Georgian Style Hand Painted Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
Elegant & graceful hand painted mahogany bow front chest with gracefully curved drawers adorned with circular brass with circular brass plate handles. Sturdy dovetailed construct...
Brass
19th Century English Painted Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English painted hepplewhite bow front chest of drawers.
Louis XV Style Painted Chest by Baker Furniture, Circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baker Furniture painted two-drawer Louis XV style chest with a leaf and trellis design.
Wood
18th Century Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers, c. 1760
Located in Kennesaw, GA
It is an 18th century English Georgian grain painted chest of drawers. The grain painting is magnificent. Note it is both on the sides and front! The piece appears to be in its origi...
Brass
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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