18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo serpentine front commode with three drawers, below tapering to a
Wood
$8,250
H 30 in W 44 in D 22 in
18th Century Swedish Oak Commode with Serpentine Front and Inlaid Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual 18th century Swedish oak commode with inlaid designs and bronze doré hardware, serpentine
Oak
$5,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 45.25 in D 24.25 in
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two
Bronze
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage
Wood
19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality elegant
Mahogany
$10,500
H 29.5 in W 46 in D 23.75 in
Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Swedish period baroque chest. This antique baroque three-drawer chest
Metal
18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional 18th century Swedish chest with beautifully carved serpentine drawer fronts with
Bronze
$9,297
H 29 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Swedish pair of 19th century painted serpentine shaped chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Scandinavian commodes circa 1880. Good quality pair of chests presented in
Oak, Pine, Paint
$6,950
H 29 in W 46.25 in D 22.25 in
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
Bronze
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 38.19 in D 23.63 in
Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
Brass
$12,995
H 29.75 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish period Rococo Serpentine chest of three drawers. This antique commode from
Metal
Early 19th century Swedish baroque oak inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode
Oak
Fine 18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality and of great design, mid-18th century Swedish bombe commode in bleached elm
Ormolu
Swedish Baroque Serpentine Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful lines. Great chalky paint. Very attractive. Three drawers that pull easily.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Chest
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very fine 19th century Swedish Rococo chest with an exceptional curved serpentine form and carved
Wood
Swedish Commode, Gustavian 18th Century
Located in New Haven, CT
18th century Swedish serpentine front three drawer commode. Gustavian period, ca 1790. The body of
Kingwood, Tulipwood
Unavailable
H 61.78 in W 40.24 in D 20.56 in
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Serpentine Tallboy Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A stunning 19th century Swedish Biedermeier flamed mahogany serpentine chest of drawers. The
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 32 in W 46.5 in D 23 in
Swedish Baroque Chest with Faux Marble-Top and Serpentine Drawers
Located in Corona del Mar, CA
This three-drawer Swedish Baroque chest is a gorgeous saturated blue color with a black faux marble
Wood
Bleached Serpentine Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Birmingham, AL
Lovely bleached Swedish chest with pronounced serpentine front. Three drawers with a brushing slide
Oak
Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Swedish serpentine front painted commode, 1850. Dimensions: 45.5 inches (116 cms
Oak
Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Swedish serpentine front three-drawer commode. Old white finish, 1780 Dimensions
Oak
Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century serpentine three-drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions 42.5 inches (108 cms
Oak
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Chireno, TX
18th century serpentine commode in pine. Original blue paint and hardware. Beautiful shape, scale
Pine
Swedish 18th Century Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Gorgeous 18th century Swedish serpentine commode. This wonderful commode has been later painted
Wood
Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Swedish Rococo period serpentine commode in later paint - exceptional simplicity and movement.
Serpentine Commode, Sweden circa 1830
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note the price is per unit, and the commodes are sold individually* Serpentine Commode
Brass
Swedish Biedermeier Serpentine Commode, c. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier Chest with four drawers, dating from the early 1800's. The fruitwood body
Swedish 18th Century Period Rococo Serpentine Oak Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish Rococo serpentine commode. This Swedish period Rococo chest from the 18th
Oak
18th Century Swedish Pine Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare small Swedish commode circa 1790. RARE SMALL SWEDISH COMMODE CIRCA 1790. SERPENTINE TO THE
Pine
19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Commode Faux Marble Top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Three-drawer serpentine shaped Swedish commode in later blue paint and faux marble top, circa 1880
Pine
Serpentine Fronted Scandinavian Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful late 18th century serpentine fronted Scandinavian commode in later paint.
Sold
H 34 in W 38.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Swedish Serpentine Four-Drawer Commode with Weathered Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood serpentine four-drawer commode from the 19th century with bracket feet. This
Wood
Swedish Rococo Serpentine Block-Front Commode in Original Blue Paint
Located in Chireno, TX
Swedish rococo serpentine block-front commode in original blue paint. Rococo period commode (circa
Iron
Sold
H 32 in W 45.6 in D 25.5 in
Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Crossbow Commode with Three Serpentine Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish crossbow beige painted pine commode from the 18th century with three serpentine drawers
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Swedish pine chest of drawers, circa 1810. Three-drawer chest with beautifully shaped
Pine
Sold
H 29.5 in W 43 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode with Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Wichita, KS
Swedish period Rococo elm wood commode, circa 1760 with original gilt bronze hardware, serpentine
Bronze
18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Front Commode in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a beautiful Swedish commode from the Rococo period, circa 1760 in original scraped paint
Wood, Paint
Swedish Painted Baroque Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Swedish Baroque period serpentine front commode with original carrying handles, restored
Pair of Swedish Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning pair of 18th century original painted Swedish serpentine fronted commodes, 1820
Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th century Swedish Rocco commode with serpentine front. With three storage drawers with their
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Swedish three drawer serpentine front commode, with original locks and
Wood
19th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautifully carved 19th century chest with wonderfully curvaceous serpentine drawers with
Pine
Light Green Serpentine Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Rococo serpentine shaped chest of drawers. Features 3 drawers with original gilt bronze
Bronze
Swedish Gustavian Serpentine Painted Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Gustavian or French Country style serpentine front dresser or chests of drawer USA
Brass
19th Century Swedish Serpentine Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning chest of drawers circa 1870. 4 drawer chest with ormolu handles. Later distressed paint. HEIGHT: 39 1/2" WIDTH: 40 3/4" DEPTH: 23 1/2"
Pine
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Color
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional 18th century Swedish chest in original time worn paint with beautifully carved
Bronze
Large Swedish Gustavian Oxbow or Serpentine Shaped Maple Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
Chest with older refinish, replaced hardware. Pest damage (visible see pics). Hand planed (scraped) backboards. Pretty color and shape. Age cracks. Some light surface scratches to to...
Swedish Gustavian Serpentine Painted Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Gustavian or French Country style serpentine front dressers or chests of drawers
Brass
Antique Four-Drawer Swedish Painted Commode, circa 1760
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From circa 1760, this Swedish Rococo commode has a serpentine silhouette, four drawers, and
Wood
A Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Paint, Ca.1820-40
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A four-drawer serpentine chest with elegant curves and uniquely shaped bracket feet. The molded
Sold
H 29.93 in W 46.46 in D 20.48 in
Restoration Needed Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Hand Painted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very decorative bombe chest of drawers made in Sweden with hand
Plywood
19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality four-drawer chest made from oak, circa 1860. Four drawers with serpentine shaped
Oak
Sold
H 31 in W 43.25 in D 24.1 in
1760s Rococo Period Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period painted chest from circa 1760 with three drawers, ormolu hardware, light
Ormolu
Sold
H 32.25 in W 38 in D 22.25 in
An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Body
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish period Rococo chest of three drawers. This antique Rococo chest from Sweden
Metal
Sold
H 32.75 in W 50 in D 22.5 in
Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers with Serpentine Front, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft blue painted finish is captivating in this attractive chest with three serpentine front
Wood, Paint
Serpentine Front Dresser by Edmund Spence
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional matte black lacquered serpentine front 4 drawer chest of drawers. This item is located
Mid-18th Century Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-18th century serpentine oak chest of drawers, circa 1760. Beautiful shaped late Baroque 4
Oak
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality serpentine chest of drawers with inlay, circa 1850. Elegant piece of design with
Mahogany
Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Serpentine Front
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine commode or chest with four drawers in mahogany with book-matched mahogany serpentine-front
Mahogany
Antique Swedish 18th Century Rococo Bombe Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Swedish rococo serpentine bombe commode or chest of drawers veneered in elm with a stunning grain
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode
Oak
Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode
Oak
Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in South Salem, NY
Four-drawer commode or dresser featuring serpentine front, made in Sweden, 19th century. This
Wood, Pine
Sold
H 32.25 in W 42.5 in D 24.44 in
Swedish Rococo Period Black Serpentine Commode with Gilded Hardware and Date
Located in Wichita, KS
An exceptional 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period in old black paint with original
Brass
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 18th century Swedish serpentine chest of drawers with the faded original ocre, red and yellow
Softwood
Early 20th Century, Swedish Painted Bombe Shaped Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Painted Swedish commode, circa 1910. Serpentine bombe shape with oak lined drawers. Later
Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 47.25 in D 27 in
Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers w/Scraped Finish, Turn of 18th & 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish shapely serpentine chest of three drawers from the turn of the 18th and 19th century
Wood
1950s Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful quality piece of Swedish modern design furniture, circa 1950. Three graduating drawers
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful late 19th century Swedish commode in the Baroque style. Beautiful lines and great patina
Pine
$3,300
H 12.25 in W 25.5 in D 12 in
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved stone container fountain trough basin planter antique farm Sink CA. 18th 19th century small water fountain Basin of hand C. Carved Stone container jardiniere. Color and p...
Stone, Limestone
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
19th Century Dutch Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century very carved bombe front Dutch commode in bleached oak. With original bronze hardwares. Holland circa 1860.
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
Pine
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,950
H 40.5 in W 35.1 in D 19 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk, multiple drawers, dark painted interior, three drawers in the façade and rustic c...
Brass
Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter
Located in High Point, NC
These rustic planters are a playful interpretation on typical zinc garden-ware. Inspired by traditional outdoor pitchers, wash-bins and basins, this metal planter is weather resistan...
Metal, Zinc
$5,816
H 44.1 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Antique Original Chest on Chest from the Gustavian Period from Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest on chest in gustavian style made around 1780 in Stockholm, Sweden. The chest is made in a classic, straight gustavian style. There are some lingering rococo inf...
Pine
Large 19th century French Console
Located in Charleston, SC
Classic, large 19th century French Louis XVI style console table in carved wood, with remnants of old white paint. The elegant console with fluted carved frieze and plaster shaped ta...
Wood, Paint
$9,500
H 30.25 in W 37.5 in D 19.25 in
Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully restored pair of early to mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian commodes, meticulously hand-crafted in painted Pinewood. These refined Scandinavian chests are characterist...
Pine
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
Travertine
$4,650
H 30.5 in W 27.25 in D 19 in
Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Small Swedish country cabinet standing on tapered/curved legs that may serve also as a nightstand or side table. The original blue painted finish has been distressed through generati...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Style Bedside Cupboards
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of custom built Swedish style bedside cupboards. These can be made to your specification. These will be fitted with knobs as per the photo. Dimensions: 21 inches (53 cms) wide ...
Pine
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century German Baroque painted chest of drawers with serpentine front drawers on tapered feet in later paint.
Bronze
$2,900
H 31.75 in W 41.5 in D 16 in
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
19th Century Swedish Commode Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style commode, circa 1860, painted in a soft gray with a delicate hint of green. This elegant chest of drawers embodies the understated sop...
Beech
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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