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
$1,737Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
A 20th Century Ivory Painted Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Japan, circa 1900 An early twentieth century ivory painted Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, with four long drawers opening to the front, with black metal mounts and handles. Height...
Sheet Metal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted chestwith five drawers, discreetly marbleized top, carved fluted accents, tapered feet and fluted side posts. Experience the quiet elegance of Scand...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...
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
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 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
Danish Empire Style Chest of Drawers Solid Pine with Cream Colored Paint 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Josef Frank
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
$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
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
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
18th Century English Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an amazing period piece! It is an English Georgian chest of drawers. The grain painting is magnificent. Note the sides and front! The piece appears to be in it’s original con...
Brass
$31,121Sale 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
$4,400Sale Price / set|31% Off
Pair Fine Large Italian Painted Marble Top Rococo Commodes Dressers 1930s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Collectors and interior designers alike will appreciate the authentic Italian craftsmanship, elegant patina, and timeless appeal of these 1930s Rococo painted marble-top commodes, wh...
Walnut
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
$3,690
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
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
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
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
Late 19th Century Antique Painted Pine Chest of Drawers, Original Surface
Located in Winston-Salem, NC
A late 19th century pine chest of drawers retaining an exceptional original painted surface worn beautifully by time and use. Constructed from solid pine with a plank back and tradit...
Wood, Pine
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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