Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Breathe timeless European charm into your home with this stunning Gustavian-style three-drawer chest. Painted in a beige color featuring a beautifully weathered, distressed finish. ...
Brass
$3,124Sale Price|20% Off
Abstract Painted Baroque Style Commode in Black and White, Felix Bachmann, 2024
By Felix Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
The Abstract Painted Baroque Style Commode in Black and White by Felix Bachmann (2024) is a striking fusion of classical elegance and modern abstraction. This three-drawer commode fe...
Brass
French Louis XV Style 1910s Grey Painted Commode with Bronze Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style two-drawer light grey painted commode from the early 20th century, with discreet serpentine front, bronze hardware and cabriole legs. Born in the early years ...
Bronze
Custom Painted Tropical Decoupage Appliqué Four Drawer Chest by Local Artist
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A whimsical custom-painted and decoupaged four-drawer chest nightstand featuring an enchanting collection of tropical flora and fauna. Finished in a soft sage green, this vintage ch...
Wood, Paint
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with whimsical charm and romantic elegance with this enchanting Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Chest of Drawers. This exquisite piece embodies the delicate arti...
Giltwood, Lacquer
19th century English pine chest in hand painted cream tortoise finish
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous 19th century English pine chest finished in hand painted cream tortoise by our sister company, The Fabulous Things.
Pine, Paint
$7,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated Venetian Commodes Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare and important pair of 18th century Venetian commodes exemplifies the artistry and sophistication of period Venetian furniture. Each commode is beautifully paint decorated w...
Walnut
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Venetian Tallboy Commode, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian tallboy from the second half of the 20th century. Chest of drawers with curved front and sides, in lacquered wood and hand painted with floral decorations of great pleasure....
Wood
An 18th Century French Baroque Cream Painted Commode with Marble Top
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1760 A mid-eighteenth century French cream painted commode, with three deep drawers retaining their original rococo brass handles and escutcheons, with panelled sides ...
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional pair of 19th-century Swedish Gustavian chests embodies the elegance and restraint that define the Gustavian style. Painted in a soft, muted gray tone with a timeworn...
Pine
French 19th C. Commode w/ Faux Painted Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut chest of drawers, with faux painted marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century.
Brass
Rococo Period 1770s Swedish Gray Cream Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode from circa 1770 with light gray cream painted finish, carved skirt and serpentine front. This Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode,...
Bronze
$1,496Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century English Painted Chest of Drawers by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Seaford, GB
19th-Century Edwards & Roberts Stamped Chest of Drawers A genuine 19th-century chest of drawers stamped by the respected Victorian furnishers Howards & Roberts, London. This...
Mahogany
French Oak Commodes with Mirror Doors, Painted Drape Design, 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
2 French 1940s oak commodes with 2 mirrored doors with painted drape design (PRICED EACH)
Oak, Mirror
Swedish Gustavian Style Black Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1900–1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinctive Swedish chest of drawers dating to circa 1900–1910, designed in the Gustavian style and finished in black with subtle contrasting highlights. The upper drawer is distin...
Wood
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Harlequin Inspired Serenissima Chest
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Serenissima chest with Harlequin inspired decors. Harlequin, the most discriminating character fro...
Wood
Pair of Antique Italian Venetian Commodes, Floral Painted, Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Venetian (19/20th Century) floral painted and decorated 2 drawer commodes with shaped marble top (PRICED EACH).
Marble
19th Hand-Painted Italian Chest of Drawers with Country Scenes
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming 19th-century Italian chest of drawers, decorated with hand-painted scenes depicting rural landscapes and country life. The piece combines the simplicity of its solid wood st...
Wood
Hand Painted Bedside Chests by “Fabulous Things” in swirl pattern
Located in Richmond, VA
Stylish custom made hand painted bedside chest of drawers in blue textured swirls on tapered feet.
Wood, Paint
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Niccolini Italia Louis XIV Style Hand Painted Bombay Commode Signed 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This elegant Niccolini Italian bombé commode, crafted in the 20th century, exemplifies the Louis XIV style with its sophisticated hand-painted decoration. The commode features a dist...
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted chests. Circa 1870. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
Wood
Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by Gemla Fabrikers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by Gemla Fabrikers circa 1930. Good quality small chest of drawers, ideal for a child's bedroom. Fitted with 4 drawers of equal propor...
Pine
Pair of Venetian Foliage Painted One Drawer Cabinet Commodes Tapered Legs C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted one drawer commodes with original brass pulls, flanking lower cabinets with locking mechanisms, and resting on the original tapered pain...
Brass
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century English Pine Chest with Later Florentine Paint Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Pine Chest with Later Florentine Paint Decoration A stunning 19th-century English pine chest adorned with bold Florentine paint decoration This generously siz...
Pine
SUBLIME ANTiQUE EDWARDIAN 1910 CHINESE CHINOISERIE PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1910 Edwardian, Chinese hand painted with Pagoda's oak chest of drawers Please...
Wood, Oak
18th Century Rococo Black Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of four drawers resting on scalloped skirt and curved cabriolet legs. While the paint is newer and professiona...
Brass
Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Three-Drawer Chest with Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Subtle dentil detailing beneath the top edge and chamfered corners further enhance its classical influence, while the clean proportions make it ideal as a chest, bedside commode, or ...
Wood
Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, with guilloche motifs and fluted side posts. Created in Sweden during the third quarter of the 1...
Wood
Early Painted Chest Of Drawers From Italy, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Painted Chest Of Drawers From Italy, Circa 1800. Rare model with original paint. Superb patina and use.
Pine
Italian Antique Chest, Hand-Painted Wood, Floral Motif, Italy, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Italian chest with striking hand-painted design in cream and blue tones, supported by four fluted and tapered legs. The chest features two dovetailed drawers with original hardware. ...
Wood, Paint
Painted Louis XV Style Genoese Chest of Drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted Louis XV style Genoese chest of drawers, with two drawers without crossbar, decorated with flower borders and country scenes. Gray veined marble. 19th century.
Marble
1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, French
Located in Hastings, GB
Large French Chest Of Drawers Fantastic Large Scale Set Of Drawers France 1930'S Grey Paint Finish 3 Drawers With Handles To Each Side, Original Locks In Place But No Longer Function...
Wood
18th Century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Hand Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Louis XV/XVI transitional hand painted marble top commode. Two drawers with original brass fittings and a later hand painted geometric design. Original shaped Calacatta ...
Marble
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Painted Wood, Three Drawers, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Painted Wood, Three Drawers, 1930s. This Art Deco chest of drawers is built from solid wood with a painted teal finish across the case and drawer f...
Wood, Hardwood
Spanish Colonial Chest of Drawers, Hand-Painted Walnut & Pine, 1800
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive antique chest of drawers from Catalonia (Spain) exhibits a pure tactile joy in how the aqua blue paint has eroded to a soft, chippy pattern with areas of walnut wood gra...
Brass
18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century Scandinavian painted baroque chest of drawers Fine quality solid oak chest of drawers, circa 1840. The chest has 4-drawer and the original hardware on the drawers and ...
Oak
19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood commode with marble top from the 19th century.
Marble
Italian 18th Century Three Drawer Hand Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elaborately hand-painted mid 18th century circa. 1750 three drawers Italian chest. The chest has wonderfully painted landscape scenes on both sides and top bordered by gilt sc...
Wood
18th Century Black Painted Oak Rococo Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of four drawers resting on scalloped skirt and straight-lined feet. While the paint is newer and professionall...
Brass
Elegant Vintage Silver Painted French Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Traditional French chest given a new glam look with shimmering silver paint. There are 3 drawers for storage, original drawer pulls and key entry hardware. The front is slightly wavy...
Cherry
20th Century Lacquered Painted and Gilt Wood Tuscan Style Commode, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
A commode equipped with three drawers of good capacity, wooden top also lacquered, gilded and painted.
Wood
Early 20th C. Venetian Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt Commode w/ Glass
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous Louis XV style Venetian Four Sided Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt Commode with protective Glass Top. Each of the four side painting depicts a different ...
Hardwood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Original Painted Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish chest of five drawers, crafted in pine and retaining its original hand painted finish. Much of the painted surface along the front has worn down to reveal ...
Pine, Paint
Pair of Hostetler Custom Faux Painted Marble-Top Commodes or Nightstands
By Hostetler
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Hollywood Regency labeled 'Hostetler' faux painted Louis XV style cabinets or chests. Each having shaped custom quality marble tops over a single paneled door flanked by se...
Wood
$5,959Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Fantastic French Rococo Bombe Distressed Off-white Painted Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of fantastic French Rococo bombe distressed off-white painted commodes embodies the timeless beauty and fluid elegance of 18th-century Rococo design.
Walnut
Vintage Regency French Societe Nouvelle Atlantic Hand Painted Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Regency bombe chest of drawers. A chic hand painted pastoral scene. Imported from the Societe Nouvelle Atlantic in France. Gorgeous beveled stone top. Acquir...
Stone
A Charming Painted Louis XV Style Provencal Chest
Located in New York, NY
We love this Louis XV style commode for its soft blue/grey finish and the soft patina it has developed over time. This elegant piece has three generous raised panel drawers with or...
Fruitwood
Tall Original Painted Pine Chest of Five Drawers, Dated 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall original painted pine chest of five drawers with half column accents dated 1850. Four larger drawers have two brass pulls; upper narrow drawer has one small pull. Note the origi...
Brass
Faux Bamboo Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Caning
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted in a Gustavian shade of gray. Very versatile piece that could be used in a living ...
Metal
Antique Gray Painted Oak Chest of 3 Drawers from France
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft gray paint adds a romantic touch to this serpentine oak chest of drawers. While the paint was added later, the carved panel drawers, curved front, cabriolet feet and scallop...
Wood, Oak, Paint
$12,800 / set
Pair of Painted Swedish Chests with Greek Key Design
Located in Dallas, TX
The Pair of Painted Swedish Chests with Greek Key Design adds a touch of elegance to any room. The painted finish has a wonderful patina, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication...
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France circa 1780, the Louis XVI commode stands on tapered and fluted legs beneath a straight...
Oak
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the 20th century with three drawers, carved diamond motifs, fluted side posts, carved rosettes and tapered feet. Created in Sweden d...
Wood
Italian Rococo Chest of Drawers, Grey Paint, Silver Gilt Trim, Antique
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo chest of drawers coated in grey paint and accented with silver gilt trim and decorative carvings, namely classicizing laurel wreath and fluted column motifs. The piece...
Silver Leaf
Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The unique configuration of drawers with central three in a square shape...
Pine, Paint
$2,426Sale Price|46% Off
Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass hardware and locks.
Wood
Antique Chest Of Drawers With 4 Drawers Grey Painted From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique chest of drawers from the 1890s with four drawers. Grey painted wood and classic design language with attractive patina. — Period: 1890s — Material: Wood — Finish: Grey pain...
Wood
Signed La Barge French Style Hand Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By La Barge
Located in West Chester, PA
La Barge French style chest featuring two spacious drawers and the hand painted finish. Signed on backside and in drawer.
Wood, Paint
French Antique, Louis XVI Period Chest of Drawers, Painted
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been finished with a hand-applied rubbed pigment and c...
Gold Leaf, Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI carved and painted commodes. Beautiful patina on these. Fabulous! Circa 1840. 50w x 21d x 34.5d
Wood
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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