Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
German baroque storage chest or trunk in its original condition. Hand carved in oak with
17th Century German Baroque Antique Storage Chest
Iron
Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
German baroque storage chest or trunk in its original condition. Hand carved in oak with
Iron
European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
European Walnut Storage Chest, early 19th Century. An early chest with triple brass locks and hand
Brass, Iron
Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee table An attractive piece originally hand Carved and
Pine
Antique Wooden Storage Chest, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This storage chest originates from France and dates to the late 18th century, reflecting a
Wood
Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna Beautiful hand-carved patterns
Iron
1800's Antique English, Iron-Strapped, Oak, Dome-Topped. Coffer, Storage Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome 1800's Antique English, Iron-Strapped, Oak, Dome-Topped. Coffer, Storage Chest! Antique
Oak
Antique Teak Wood Rice Storage Chest from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Javanese rice storage chest is beautifully crafted from solid teak, showcasing the
Teak
19th C. English Victorian Figural Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin Storage Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. English Victorian Figural Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin Storage Chest. Item features Various
Brass
Spanish Rustic Chestnut Drop-Front Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Spanish rustic storage chest in solid chestnut, dating from circa 1880–1920. The front features two
Wrought Iron
Antique English Regency Oak Wood Large Campaign Style Flatware Storage Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Oak Wood Large Campaign Style Flatware Storage Chest. Item features a large
Metal
Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique storage chest. An English, oak fireside bin or bedside box, dating to the
Oak
Small Antique Storage Chest of Pine Partly with Green Paint Sweden 1868
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small rustic storage chest of pinewood with green paint, that is worn of at the most exposed places
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large antique English walnut country house storage chest on a later stand, circa 1900-1910
Brass
Antique Hand Carved Nuristani Storage Chest
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This antique chest is unique and beautiful, likely handmade in the Nuristan province of northeast
Steel
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and
Teak
Antique Storage Chest of Oak with Wood Carvings + Handpaint, Early 19th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Renaissance flat lid storage chest and trunk from the 19th century. It can also be used as a
Wrought Iron
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with
Wood
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
An absolutely stunning large Japanese black lacquered storage chest, 19th century. This chest is
Wood
English 19th Century Solid Camphorwood Storage Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
function comfortably as a blanket chest, end-of-bed storage, or hall piece, while its solid build also
Brass, Iron
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Late Qing wooden storage chest from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers
Elm
19th Century Hand-Painted Folk Storage Chest, 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rectangular wooden chest painted in folk art style. The front panels are richly decorated with
Wood
Light Brown Antique Storage Chest with Internal Compartment
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian blanket chest from the 19th century with iron braces and hidden storage
Iron
Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest Decorate your space with
Wood, Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and
Wrought Iron
Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest
Located in London, GB
This rare and unusual late Georgian chest of drawers feature 3 bottom oak lined drawers with 3
Brass
Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Korean storage chest from the early 20th century, with silver plated brass hardware and
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Antique Asian Storage/Blanket/ Hope Chest with Heavy Iron Latch Offered is an excellent
Iron
Hand-Carved Himalayan Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This rustic storage chest originates from Himachal Pradesh in Northern India, a region rich in
Cedar
Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
An exceptional example of Yanagi Gori — a traditional Japanese storage chest woven from koriyanagi
Willow
A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant small coffer features a floating panel top and two drawers sitting above storage area
Elm
Large and Tall Country Style Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom Server Storage Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
room storage and an addition as a work surface. Antiqued iron metal draw and door pulls. Kitchen chest
Wood
Antique Korean Elm and Brass Mounted Tonsu Blanket Storage Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Korean Blanket chest, elaborately decorated with ornate brass mounts in various geometric
Brass
Antique Indonesian Maduran Red Painted & Gilded Tall Cabinet or Storage Chest
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Indonesian Maduran red hand painted & gilded tall cabinet or storage chest
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a piece of storage furniture called a "kurumanagamochi," a traditional Japanese piece of
Iron
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This storage furniture, known as a "kurumanagamochi" (cartridge), has been used in Japan since
Iron
Antique Mahogany Desk Top Organizer or Storage Chest with Perpetual Calendar
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid antique mahogany desk top document chest is completely unsigned, but presumed to have
Brass
Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean wood chest desk made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) circa late 19th century (end of Joseon
Iron
19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty Yumu wood storage chest from the mid to late 19th century, with natural lacquer
Brass
$1,500
Rustic Pine Chest, 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple hand-crafted pine storage chest with dovetail joints, iron lock plate, and a charming
Pine
Late 19th Century British Officer's Campaign Bed with Original Storage Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century British Army officer's painted pine campaign chest containing original steel
Steel
Painted Chest from Belgium Army
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th-century original painted wood storage chest from the Belgium Army. With iron joints and
Wood
Antique Korean Two-Level Storage Chest Ich’ung Nong with Persimmon Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known as Ich'ung Nong in Korean, this large stackable chest features a two-level storage space with
Brass
Antique Korean Two-Level Storage Chest Ich’ung Jang with Persimmon Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known as Ich'ung Jang in Korean, this large chest features a double-level storage space with
Brass
Antique Country Painted Blanket Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
functional for storage. The chest will make a great storage chest or a coffee table.
Iron
Antique Oak Coffer Chest 17th Century Box
Located in Potters Bar, GB
diamond designs on the three panels Great storage chest and can also function as a coffee or side table
Oak
Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century Alpine storage chest is a striking example of vernacular craftsmanship. Hand-hewn
Wood
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk / Storage chest with
Hardwood, Giltwood
Vintage Boho 19th Century Pine Blanket Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and full of personality. Perfect as a storage chest or decorative accent, this piece adds warmth and
Pine
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest
Located in Houston, TX
is in beautiful original condition and full of character. A great storage chest blankets, linens
Walnut
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers
Located in New York, NY
nice patina to the red lacquer and paint work. Fujian China 1900 Side table, End table, Storage chest
Wood
$5,808Sale Price|20% Off
Antique early 18th century English warm brown chest or trunk with rich carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
—whether as a functional storage chest or as a distinguished presence in any interior.
Oak
Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
a storage chest for textiles or documents. Timeless in character, this tansu resonates with today’s
Wood
Very large 16th-century rustic oak chest/ coffee table/ sideboard
Located in Harderwijk, NL
as a coffee table, TV stand, hallway furniture, or toy/storage chest. Large, heavy, impressive, and
Wood, Oak
$1,105Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
decorative storage chest adding rustic character and historical charm to any interior. Dimension: Height
Oak
17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
-century wedding chest can be used functionally as a small storage chest for a bedroom or bathroom or
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house napkin drawer cabinet. An English, burr walnut dining room storage
Walnut
Antique hand-painted chest, floral decoration on a red background, 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
for antique enthusiasts or as a distinctive decorative piece, this chest offers both storage space and
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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