French Victorian Walnut Semanier Chest with Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian narrow walnut and inlaid semanier, 7 drawer chest with a marble top.
Marble
$1,095
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pulaski Sagamore Hill Victorian Cherry Wood Marble Top Commode Nightstand Chest
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Pulaski Sagamore Hill Collection Victorian Style Cherry Wood Marble Top Commode Nightstand Chest. Item
Marble
$6,269
H 35.83 in W 41.54 in D 20.48 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian French marble top commode chest of drawers having a pretty
Marble, Other
$7,496
H 37.41 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in
Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French parquetry marble top commode chest of drawers having a serpentine
Marble, Other
$1,200
H 30 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique Black Painted Victorian Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique black painted Victorian commode/ chest of drawers with marble top. The piece has been
Carrara Marble, Brass
Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest. Measures 15.5" in width, 12.5" in depth
Walnut
$4,781
H 35.83 in W 44.3 in D 20.08 in
Lovely Original Victorian Chest of Drawers with Scottish Tartan Wrap, Marble Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Scottish Tartan wrap finish and Italian Carrara marble top A very good looking and decorative chest of
Marble
$5,500
H 38 in W 35 in D 18 in
French Victorian Fruitwood and Parquetry Chest with Cupid Figures and Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian 20th century fruitwood and parquetry inlaid chest with a single front door and
Fruitwood
$4,774
H 34.06 in W 46.66 in D 21.46 in
Antique Victorian French Quality Burr Walnut Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality burr walnut marble top ormolu mounted commode/chest of drawers
Marble, Ormolu
$6,300 / set
H 35.5 in W 36 in D 16 in
Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Victorian style (20th Century) mahogany 2-door commodes with gilt bronze trim and
Bronze
$6,300 / set
H 35.5 in W 36 in D 16 in
Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Victorian style (20th Century) mahogany 2-door commodes with gilt bronze trim and
Bronze
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.75 in W 35 in D 18 in
Victorian Carved Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode C1890 Measures - 27.75"H x 35"W x 18"D A finely crafted Victorian
Walnut, Burl
$8,950
H 33.5 in W 49 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Post Civil War American Rosewood Chest of Drawers w/ Marble Top
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautifully-carved & highly decorated Victorian chest of drawers in prized rosewood with original
Marble
$5,452
H 38.78 in W 49.41 in D 22.45 in
Antique circa 1860 Walnut & Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1860 Continental Walnut & Marble chest of
Marble
$3,159
H 40 in W 32 in D 15.5 in
Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest of Drawers with Marble Top This exquisite Antique
Wood
19th century French inlaid chest of drawers with faux marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top circa 1870. Stunning french
Palisander, Pine
$1,871Sale Price|25% Off
H 112 in W 54 in D 24.5 in
Antique Victorian Mirrored Dresser in Walnut & Burl Walnut with White Marble Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Victorian dresser of solid walnut and burl walnut with white marble top and black
Walnut, Burl
Antique Victorian Marble Top Walnut Chest with Mirror
Located in Westfield, MA
Step into a bygone era with this Antique Victorian Marble Top Walnut Chest with Mirror, a stunning
Walnut
$1,295
H 49 in W 50.5 in D 22.75 in
Antique English Pine Dresser With Painted French Line Motif and Marble Top
Located in Centennial, CO
around the perimeter of the drawer fronts and a removable black and white marble top. Original ebonized
Marble, Brass
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
H 80 in W 46 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Marble Top Dresser & Mirror Vanity Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Victorian era dresser, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with a white marble top over four
Walnut
$3,884 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.28 in D 13.78 in
FINE PAiR OF ANTIQUE 1880 ITALIAN MARBLE TOP BOMBE NIGHTSTAND SIDE TABLE CHEST
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique circa 1880 Italian Serpentine fronted Bombe side table chests with Marble tops Please note the
Marble
Carrara Marble-Top Painted Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
Carrara marble-top painted chest with new brass hardware. Slight discoloration in marble.
Carrara Marble
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
19th Century, Italian Walnut Chest of Drawer with Carrara Marble Top, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century, Italian walnut chest of drawer with Carrara marble top, 1890s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 48.43 in D 21.66 in
Bleached 19th Century Commode Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top, circa 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
Bleached 19th century commode chest of drawers with black marble top.
Wood
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 51.58 in D 23.23 in
Burr walnut Louis Phillipe Commode with Dark Grey Marble Top, circa 1860
Located in Salisbury, GB
A finely figured burr walnut Louis Phillipe commode chest of drawers with dark grey marble top and
Marble
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Italian Writing Desk and Drawer with Gray Marble Top from 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian writing desk and drawer with gray marble top and brass handles from 1890s
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 64 in W 48.5 in D 24 in
Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215 Scotland 1880 Solid
Pine
Sold
H 28 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique Late Victorian Walnut Marble Top Washstand 3 Drawer Chest Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
marble top. Drawer fronts have a unique vertical punched design.
Marble
Sold
H 40 in W 41.5 in D 20.25 in
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Marble Top Chest, Circa 1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian chest of drawers offers flame mahogany construction with shaped and beveled
Marble
Sold
H 78.5 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian Walnut and Rosewood Marble Top Chest of Drawers With Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 19th century Victorian carved walnut and rosewood marble top dresser with mirror. The
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 48 in D 21 in
20th Century Victorian Two Over Two Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 20th century Victorian two over two mahogany chest of drawers with marble top
Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 29 in D 16 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode. Item featured carved
Marble
Sold
H 36.23 in W 35.44 in D 15.36 in
Antique Victorian French Quality Kingwood Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Commode
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality kingwood inlaid marquetry marble top commode/chest of drawers
Marble, Other
Antique Victorian Marble-Top Walnut Commode Washstand, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand commode offers shaped and beveled backsplash with flanking candle
Marble
Sold
H 37 in W 26 in D 16 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash. Item features a
Marble
Sold
H 52.37 in W 27.56 in D 15.16 in
Antique French Quality Kingwood Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Shaped Secretaire Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality kingwood marquetry inlaid marble top bombe shaped secretaire chest
Marble, Other
J. & J. W. Meeks Victorian Marble Top Rosewood Serpentine Commode
By J. & J.W. Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
J. & J. W. Meeks Victorian rosewood commode features marble top, serpentine front, single
Marble
Sold
H 38.78 in W 48.43 in D 20.67 in
Antique Quality French Kingwood & Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French kingwood and marquetry inlaid marble top commode/chest of drawers
Marble, Other
Sold
H 77.37 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in
Antique Vanity Chest of Drawers, French, Marble Top, Mirror Back, Mahogany
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vanity chest of drawers, a French, marble top, mirror back dressing table in
Marble
Sold
H 40.25 in W 32.75 in D 17.25 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble-Top Commode with Candle Stands
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian commode offers shaped marble backsplash with flanking candle stands and
Marble
Sold
H 42.75 in W 31.38 in L 42.75 in
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Marble-Top Commode, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian commode offers shaped marble backsplash having flanking candle stands
Marble
Sold
H 42.5 in W 35.25 in D 22.25 in
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top & Bow-Front Commode Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top & Bow-Front Commode with Paneled Sides and Doors Circa 1890
Marble
Sold
H 30 in W 23.5 in D 16.25 in
Antique Victorian Marble Top Burl Walnut Half-Commode Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian half-commode offers marble top surmounting burl case with single upper drawer
Marble
Sold
H 38 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
19th Century French Burr Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Richmond, Surrey
throughout, and solid removable Marble top, four drawers and original french brass swan neck handles
Marble
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique wash stand offers shaped marble top with shaped backsplash having candle stands over
Marble
Sold
H 36.23 in W 35.44 in D 15.36 in
Antique Quality Kingwood Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality kingwood inlaid marquetry marble top commode/chest of drawers
Other
Sold
H 38.78 in W 48.43 in D 20.67 in
Antique Kingwood and Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French kingwood and marquetry inlaid marble top commode/chest of drawers
Other
Antique Victorian Rococo Rosewood and Marble Top Commode, circa 1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
marble top surmounting base with frieze drawer over double door lower cabinet, carved acanthus and
Marble
Sold
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 23.23 in
Vintage French Hand Painted with Italian Marble Top Corner Unit Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawers with Italian marble top A beautiful example of a unique piece of art furniture. It’s designed
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 38.75 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top circa 1870. Stunning french
Rosewood, Paint
Antique French Burr Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in London, GB
Antique French burr walnut marble top commode chest of very high quality and with small proportions
Marble, Brass
Directoire Style Marble-Topped Mahogany Semainier
By Jacob Frères
Located in Astoria, NY
Directoire style marble-topped mahogany and acajou semainier or seven-drawer chest, ca. 1890, in
Mahogany
Antique French Marble-Top Inlaid Commode
Located in London, GB
This antique French marble-top commode is kingwood with many other exotic wood within the marquetry
Kingwood
Antique Marble Top Mahogany Single Drawer Commode, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique commode features serpentine marble top mahogany case with single drawer above drawer with
Marble
19th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French walnut commode with marble top circa 1870. Good quality chest of drawers of
Walnut
Stunning 19th Century French Mahogany Marble-Top Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
which is enclosed in the plinth. Original marble top, which does have some minor losses to the back
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Walnut Marble-Top Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
small brass swan neck handles. Loose black marble top with white veining. Oak lined drawers and
Sold
H 33.5 in W 39 in D 18 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser Chest Washstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser Chest Washstand. Item features carved
Marble
Sold
H 29 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
Eastlake Victorian White Marble Top Burl Walnut 3 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian white marble top burl walnut 3 drawer commode dresser chest. Item
Marble
Sold
H 37.5 in W 41.75 in L 37.5 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine and Carved Walnut Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian chest of drawers offers shaped and beveled top surmounting case with
Marble
Sold
H 68 in W 36.5 in L 68 in
Victorian Eastlake Burl Walnut Marble-Top Wash Stand Dresser Chest with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian burl walnut marble-top wash stand chest with mirror. Item features
Marble
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood 4-Drawer Marble Top Chest c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood 4 Drawer Marble Top Chest C1890 Measures - 35 1/2" x 40" x 19 1/2
Rosewood
3 Drawer Marble Top Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine antique Victorian 3 drawer marble top chest. This commode or dresser is hand crafted in burl
Marble
Victorian French Revival Walnut and White Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian French Revival walnut four drawer chest of drawers with a lovely white marble top.
Marble
Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in London, GB
around the 1890s period. The rouge marble top is original and also in good condition. This commode has
Marble
Antique Victorian Walnut and Marble Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian chest offers marble top with shaped and beveled backsplash surmounting case
Marble
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand commode offers marble top with shaped backsplash with lower shelf
Marble
Sold
H 42.25 in W 30.75 in D 16.75 in
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top Washstand, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand offers beveled marble top with backsplash and candle stands
Marble
Sold
H 54 in W 42 in D 19 in
English Victorian Green Ceramic Tile Backsplash Marble Top Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian green ceramic tile backsplash marble top washstand commode. Item features
Marble
French Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers w/ Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French commode made of walnut with brass hardware and original pink marble top. Unique
Marble
Sold
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
French Victorian Marble-Top Backsplash Wash Stand Bathroom Commode Cabinet Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian marble-top commode. Item features beautiful tall earth tone marble back splash
Marble
Sold
H 29.88 in W 45.38 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Burled Walnut Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique burled walnut marble top commode or dresser chest USA, circa 1880s Burled
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 40.75 in W 51.58 in D 24.02 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 BURR WALNUT & MARBLE TOPPED CHEST OF DRAWERS ORiGINAL KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Continental Burr Walnut & Marble chest of drawers with the original key Please note the delivery fee listed
Marble
Sold
H 54.3 in W 34.2 in D 19.7 in
Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers Vanity with Marble Top and Hinging Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
comes with a nutwood veneered outside and a stunning, grey and black marble top. All four drawers are
Marble, Brass
19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A 19th century Victorian burled walnut marble topped chest of drawers with warm, rich patina
Marble, Brass
Antique French Marble-Top Walnut Commode
Located in London, GB
Antique marble-top French figured walnut commode chest of drawers in good original condition and
Marble
Carrara Marble with Bold Flamed Grain Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Matched grain bold four drawers locking chest with Carrara marble top. The Victorian era chest has
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Walnut Marble-Top Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
small brass swan neck handles. Loose black marble top with white veining. Oak lined drawers and
Walnut
1810s Louis XVI Period Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite, early 19th century Louis XVI style two-drawer 'Commode Sauteuse', with a white marble top and gilt bronze fittings. This curiously named style of commode always feature...
Marble, Bronze
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French semainier or tall chest of mahogany from the late 18th century, featuring a white marble top over a frieze with seven drawers between opposing reeded columns, with ...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.25 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut, Kingwood & Marble Zinc Lined Chest 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI style chest offers shaped marble top over kingwood chest having bookmatched sides, single drawer over zinc lined cabinet over three drawers, raised on fol...
Marble, Zinc
$5,500
H 50 in W 26 in D 14 in
Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine quality antique French Louis XV rosewood, marquetry, ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant, circa 1880. The serpentine shaped secretary is modeled as a semainier (...
Marble, Ormolu
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French semainier or tall chest of walnut with marble top, featuring a slightly narrower top drawer over six larger drawers beneath. The drawer fronts with beautiful care...
Marble, Metal, Brass
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French semainier or tall chest of mahogany, featuring a figured marble top over a frieze of one drawer with escutcheon over six drawers with a locking pilaster and key - each ...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
French Walnut Semanier
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Fine French Louis XVI walnut Semanier tall chest with bronze escucheons and scalloped apron.
Walnut
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.