Beautiful Antique Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique chest of drawers, early 20th century, Napoleon III style. Antique Napoleon III style solid wood chest of drawers, early 20th century, antique assembly, painted and...
Wood
Late 18th Century Blue Rococo Large Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The blue painted finish is captivating in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on curved cabriole feet. While the paint is newer and professionally applied, it complim...
Brass
French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style painted bedside chest from the late 19th century, with serpentine front and three drawers. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this p...
Wood
Vintage Blue Painted Pine Buffet, Belgium c. 1920
Located in Napa, CA
Very large painted buffet from Belgium. Might have been a work bench, would now make a great rustic looking addition to a dining area or kitchen. Could also be used as a commode or ...
Paint, Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish Gustavian bench crafted in pine. Decorative hand-carved Greek key meander detailing runs along the skirt, turned finials create the sides and back, adding sculpt...
Fabric, Pine, Paint
French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Directoire chest of drawers, late 18th or early 19th century, in carved, painted and patinated wood, with a grey marble top, fluted carving decoration on the sides and geome...
Marble, Bronze
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Style Miniature Chest of Drawers for Jewelry
Located in Augusta, GA
Mid century miniature chest of drawers French provincial style Accented with gold leaf and decorative hardware Original key included Three locking drawers Beautiful craftsmanship Ra...
Gold Leaf
Antique English Edwardian Natural Pine Chest of Drawers with Blue French Line
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming antique early 1900s English Edwardian rustic natural pine chest of drawers dresser with a blue tromp-l'oeil French line around the perimeter of each drawer. Th...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the serpentine front adds intrigue as well. Please enlarge photos of the top to appreci...
Stone
Mid Century Art Deco Style Italian Handcrafted Pop Art Six-Drawer Chest Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-century modern Art Deco style Italian handcrafted chest cabinet, made in Italy and designed in a bold conceptual Pop Art style, combining fine furniture construction with artisti...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Apothecary Chest with 10 Drawers and Carved Dentil
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood apothecary chest with carved dentil molding, 10 drawers, brass ring pull hardware and tapered feet. Created in Sweden, this painted chest featu...
Brass
Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray painted finish, marbleized top and turned feet. This 19th-century Swedish Baroque st...
Bronze
Early 19th Century Black Rococo Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The black finish complements the reserved serpentine curves in this large oak chest of four drawers resting on a scalloped skirt base. A newer, black painted finish compliments the a...
Brass
Late 19th C. Swedish White Gustavian Style Small Chest of 3 Drawers Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian style painted pine small chest of three drawers with carved dentil molding along top. Newer professionally applied and layered antique white painted finish with mottled und...
Brass
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Lacquered Wood Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Catania, Sicilia
One amazing chest of drawers hand-crated in Italy in the late 19th century in the Louis XV style. The chest of drawers come from a Sicilian noble palace, it is in original condition ...
Wood, Lacquer
Large and Tall Country Style Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom Server Storage Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add an American, Swedish Gustavian or French Provincial country look to your kitchen or dining room with this antique American commode or buffet server. This handsome tall wide and d...
Wood
19th Century Gray Danish Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Danish Empire small chest of three drawers or nightstand, crafted in oak. The case has a gentle bow front that gives the piece a graceful and refined look in a compact s...
Oak, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Bedside Table / Cabinet with Original Blue Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Gustavian bedside cabinet in pine with light blue paint and a beautiful patina. The piece has an elegant and refined appearance, enhanced by classic hand-carved details. The f...
Metal
Midcentury, Chinoiserie Style, Red Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Gold Trim
Located in Asheville, NC
A handsome three foot tall, 3-drawer chest painted red with gold trim was quite popular in the vintage or midcentury era. With cabriole legs, side panels and elaborate French drawer ...
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Demilune Lectern in Painted Pine
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian black and gold painted pine demilune shaped lectern with slant top above 2 interior drawers
Gold
Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut & Brass Chest of Drawers
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Century Furniture Italian Tuscan Walnut and Brass Chest of Drawers by Century Furniture. Measures 36" in width, 19" in depth and 45.25" in height. Matching wall ha...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L'Oeil Painting
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small chest of drawers with two drawers is made of a trompe-l'oeil checkerboard patina. This is an Italian work. Circa 1850
Wood, Paint
Modern Églomisé Glass White Dust Chest in Gray Walnut by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The églomisé white dust chest of drawer / dresser by Ercole Home has a 4-drawer, with stained gray finish on walnut. Hand painted églomisé glass panels are on the surface. Drawers wi...
Wood, Glass
Italian 18th century Louis XV period Giltwood, Ormolu and patinated wood chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely decorated Italian 18th century Louis XV period patinated, Giltwood and Ormolu chest. This wonderful two door chest is raised by four square patinated legs di...
Ormolu
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Gustavian chest of drawers in a beautiful blue-green finish with a simple and harmonious expression, crafted with refined classical details. The chest features three spaciou...
Brass
Sérgio Rodrigues “Dalmo” Chest of Drawers in Rosewood & Chromed Steel — Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
A masterclass in Brazilian modernist pragmatism, the “Dalmo” chest by Sérgio Rodrigues for Oca distills utility into sculptural clarity. Designed circa 1960, the piece reflects Rodri...
Chrome
Sergio Rodrigues "Marquesa" Chest of Drawers in Rosewood with Marble Top, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional example of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern design, this rare Marquesa chest of drawers was designed by renowned Brazilian master Sergio Rodrigues and produced by Oca in B...
Marble
Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Beige Painted Wood, Marble, Bronze, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of simply stunning hand painted commodes, nightstands, or chests each having a think marble top supported by a spectacular painted center thin drawer having a bronze frame and b...
Marble, Bronze
Gustavian Grey Painted Chatol With Four Drawers From 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
Gustavian Chatol with four drawers and built-in drawers inside. The Chatol is painted gray and from around 1790. The Chatol will be inspected at the workshop before delivery. Dimen...
Wood
$7,716 / set
Pair of Gustavian Grey Painted Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Gustavian Grey Painted Dressers, The Swedish Neo Classic style Gustavian commode with a concave front side, with paneled drawers and sides having gold leaf trim details. The ...
Wood
Antique Avignon French Provincial Style White Chest of Drawers with Gilt Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome French provincial style chest of drawers. Four drawers. Carved wood with 22k gilt trim. White painted finish. Original brass acanthus drawer handles with branch shapes. ...
Wood
Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this charming small chest of three drawers. While the painted finish is old, it is likely not origina...
Marble
21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Morristown, NJ
., "The Opulent East" commode from Theodore Alexander .A faux-craquelure red lacquer serpentine bombe chest of drawers, with brass mounts and pulls, drawer fronts, top, and sides pai...
Brass
White Wood and Black Skai Samarcanda Chest of Drawers by Magistretti for Poggi
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wooden structure painted in white polyurethane color. Black skai cover on the top (light defects at some corner). Large chest of drawers: cm 34,5h x 107w x 53,5d Small chest of dra...
Faux Leather, Wood
French Louis XV Style Breche d'Alep Marble Bombe Chest of Drawers Circa 1900
Located in London, Park Royal
A distinctive French Louis XV style bombe commode, France, circa 1900, with striking original Breche d’Alep marble top and exquisitely cast ormolu mounts. Raised on elegant cabriole...
Marble
French Directoire Style Handcrafted Customizable 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable for its straight, classical and timeless lines...
Brass
1970s Antique Wooden Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers and Aged Gray Patina
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming antique chest of drawers crafted from solid wood with a distressed gray patina finish, revealing the original layers of paint and the passage of time. It features six drawer...
Wood
$22,008Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Venetian lacquered and gilded chest of drawers, richly carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Venetian chest of drawers, richly hand-lacquered and with golden friezes, richly sculpted, rounded and moved in all dimensions, historical origin from "Villa Laura" in Ospeda...
Poplar
Tall Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark, circa 1770-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This tall commode has been given an exceptional new professional blue layered painted finish and has been lightly distressed, bringing out the natural oak below, fitting the age and ...
Brass
19th Century Painted Five Drawer Semainier, Probably Italian in Origin
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully decorated hand painted five drawer carved semainier with floral painted drawer fronts and top, pierce carved foliate crest, side cartouches of various female figures, a...
Wood
French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. It is offered in solid French cherry and is also available in oak. The...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendid charm. I ...
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Style Italian White, Black /Gold Chest Cabinet / Sideboard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century Art Deco style Italian chest cabinet / sideboard, made in Italy circa 1990s and entirely handcrafted with a refined modern geometric design. This unique three-drawe...
Art Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. This ele...
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Chest Of Drawers With Gilt Work by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A beautifully handcrafted French Louis XVI–style chest of drawers, created by the master artisans at La Maison London. This statement piece features finely hand-carved vine leaves an...
Stone
Model B96 Chest of Drawers, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model B96 Chest of Drawers, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent with age and use. Aino ...
Birch
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930/1940s, painted birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consiste...
Birch
18th C. Italian Neoclassical Two-Drawer Cassettiera w/Faux Marble Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved and painted wood raised chest of two drawers from the 18th century. This antique cassettiera (chest of drawers) from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a...
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Style Green-Malachite Colored Glass Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern style Italian chest of three drawers, made of solid wood structure, covered in green malachite-pattern hand painted glass and brass handles. Feet cladd...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Green-Malachite Colored Glass Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern style Italian chest of three drawers, made of solid wood structure, covered in green malachite-pattern hand painted glass and brass handles. Feet cladd...
Brass
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs
Located in Basildon, GB
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs, not a strictly matching set but the pair of chairs nicely complement the cupboard. The chairs are likely to be slig...
Wood
Joseph Gerte Boston Mahogany & Burled Walnut Serpentine Hand Painted Cabinet
By Joseph Gerte
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful mahogany and burled walnut serpentine cabinet or linen chest by Joseph Gerte, Boston, with conforming top, probably for linen storage, with hand painted oval paterae with...
Mahogany, Burl
Marble Two Tone Finish Folding Doors Bachelor Chest Cabinet Dorothy Draper Style
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two tone white cream light grey paint decorated marble top folding doors two drawers bachelor petit credenza dresser chest hall entry cabinet.
Marble
1980s Vintage French Style Chest of Drawers with Aged Finish and Ornamental Pull
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant French-style chest of drawers with a charming antiqued finish that highlights its vintage and handcrafted character. It has three wide drawers, decorated with curved moldings...
Wood
Swedish Late 19th Century Faux Marble-Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century faux marble-top Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass hardware. EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden a...
Pine
Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
Bamboo
18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Cabinet with Soft Wash of Verdigris
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood cabinet from the 18th century. This antique storage cabinet from Sweden has an overall rectangular shaped top, which overhangs a case with a single door. The ...
Wood, Paint
$8,960 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Style Painted Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Introducing our gorgeous Mid-Century style painted dresser, a chest that will bring a touch of modern elegance to any space. The chest boasts a stunning satin-painted ghost-white fin...
Wood
ANTIQUE INDUSTRIAL METAL WORKERS CHEST OF DRAWERS FOR SCREWS NUTS AND BOLTs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this antique industrial metal works chest of drawers with 30 small drawers for nuts and bolts etc Please no...
Steel
360 Degree Swivel Full Length Floor Mirror with Solid Poplar Lingerie Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
From its smooth top to its charming rounded swivel base, this beautiful mirror / lingerie chest brings modern charm and grace to your bedroom. Antique White / Vanilla full length fre...
Metal
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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