Italian Belle Époque antique Wooden chest of drawers, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Belle Époque antique Wooden chest of drawers, 1900s Chest of drawers with rectangular base in dark wood.
Metal
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in good condition.
Mahogany
Antique British Edwardian Chest of Drawers, 1900s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Edwardian mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1900s They have four drawers brass handles.
Walnut
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany commode chest of drawers in good condition.
Mahogany
Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers, Antique Design, Solid 1900s Build
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and three graduated long drawers beneath, this is a heavy chest of drawers, it ...
Walnut
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand-carved walnut and walnut veneered with black marble top, attributed to Vincenzo Cadorin.
Marble, Brass
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...
Wood
Dutch Baroque Oak Small Chest Of Drawers With Serpentine Front, Early 1900s
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small Dutch Chest of drawers hand-made in the early 1900s using oak.
Oak
Antique English Burled Walnut Chest on Stand, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burled Walnut Chest on Stand, Circa 1900's.
Walnut, Burl
$3,430Sale Price|30% Off
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut and walnut veneered, drawers and top with molded edges, raised on a plinth base re...
Bronze
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Quietly understated yet unmistakably present, it has a simple and powerful character that brings depth to any space.
Iron
Japanese Antique Massive Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a huge old Japanese-made drawer storage. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the...
Iron
American Modern Three-Drawer Chest by Paul Frankl, Early 1900s
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Dark Walnut and Brass Three-Drawer Chest, Paul Frankl
Walnut
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...
Iron
Early 20th century French Walnut Signed Commode, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A refined early 20th century walnut chest of drawers, distinguished by its elegant proportions and highly decorative silhouette. This charming piece stands out for its beautifully u...
Walnut
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan.
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...
Cedar
Antique British Edwardian Dressing Table, 1900s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mahogany dressing chest, circa 1900, with a tall bevelled mirror, carved detailing and decorative brass handles. Seven dovetailed drawers provide generous storage, with removable g...
Walnut
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable antique piece of furniture filled with Japanese craftsmanship. The ma...
Iron
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...
Cedar
Italian Walnut Marble Top Dresser and Mirror Circa 1900s
Located in Winter Park, FL
A grand Italian Renaissance Revival dresser and mirror made of solid walnut with architectural details including turned fluted columns, arches, and ornate cornice. Tall chest has fiv...
Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden in the early 20th century.
Paint
French 1900s Directoire Style Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Directoire style walnut commode from the early 20th century, with three drawers, banding and tapered legs. Born in France during the early years of the 20th century, this Di...
Walnut
$3,430Sale Price|30% Off
1900s Venetian Baroque Dresser with mirror in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Details
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut and walnut veneered, drawers and top with molded edges , raised on a plinth base r...
Bronze
Italian Empire Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
1900s Italian Empire mahogany chest of drawers with gilt bronze ormolu, keys and black marble top.
Marble, Ormolu
Antique European Pine Dresser With Red Distressed Paint and French Line Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming antique (late 1800s or early 1900s) rustic European pine chest of drawers dresser that has been distress painted red.
Porcelain, Pine, Paint
$600Sale Price|36% Off
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to Meiji era, estimate from the style & conditions.
Iron
Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional key for the cabinets present.
Mahogany
Swedish Solid Oak Chest of Drawers from Early 1900s
Located in Singapore, SG
A stunning chest of drawers with great patina and original key from the Jugend era, early 1900s.
Antique Industrial Chemists Drawers, Set of 2, 1900s
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Pair of Antique Industrial Drawers, circa 1900s Each one boasts 8 drawers with original brass handles. They are well proportioned and have a lovely worn patina, but stil...
Oak
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in
20th Century Italian Black Lacquered Chest of Drawer with Walnut Top, 1900s
Located in Florence, IT
20th century Italian black lacquered chest of drawer with walnut top, 1900s.
Brass
Early 1900's Venetian Commode
Located in Westmount, Quebec
An Antique Continental Venetian polychrome commode. Slightly bombé form The overall colour is creamy white featuring pale floral bouquets, and stylized birds surrounded by trellis ...
Marble
Oversized 1900's Department Store Counter
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's oversized American wooden department store counter with original bronze hardware.
Bronze
Early 1900s Swedish Dresser with Intarsia and Marble Top
Located in Hudson, NY
Created in the Art Nouveau period this four-drawer dresser in beautiful lacquered mahogany includes geometric intarsia to the raised centre and dresser sides. Exceptional detail to b...
Marble
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H 34.65 in W 16.93 in L 34.65 in
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese medicine chest. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s - 1900s) The material is paulownia wood, a high quality material.
Wood
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H 34.65 in W 31.3 in L 34.65 in
Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Storage Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A drawer containing old Japanese medicine. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s) The materials are zelkova and cedar. This is very rare. It's a miracle that all the drawe...
Wood, Cedar
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H 27.56 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Cabinet Box Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese old large box. It was made in the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). It is made of paulownia wood, which is famous for its high-class materials. It has insect repellent and deodora...
Wood
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H 27.76 in W 42.72 in D 17.13 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese chest of drawers. It is a piece of furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s).
Cedar
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H 35.83 in W 35.63 in D 14.57 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old tansu from Japan. It is mainly made of cedar trees. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s) There is no useless decoration, it is simple and cool. And the shad...
Cedar
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H 21.46 in W 68.9 in L 21.46 in
Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large tansu. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. It is very rare. It is simple and cool with no unnecessary decoration...
Cedar
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H 36.23 in W 49.61 in D 22.05 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black large tansu. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. This furniture has a story. This seems to have been used as a safe (v...
Cedar
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H 34.26 in W 69.1 in D 21.26 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old, large Japanese black Tansu. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. It is rugged and beautiful with no unnecessary decoration. The blacke...
Cedar
Italian antique wood, brass and marble chest of drawers, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wood, brass and marble chest of drawers, 1900s. Chest of drawers with structure entirely in wood, with two drawers with decorative friezes and brass locks and marble ...
Marble
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H 39.38 in W 37.01 in D 27.56 in
Italian wooden chest of drawers or writing desk with flap, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wooden chest of drawers or writing desk with flap, 1900s Chest of drawers with flap with rectangular base entirely in wood.
Brass
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Antique walnut chest of drawers with three drawers, 1900s Chest of drawers with structure entirely in walnut, with square section legs and three drawers.
Walnut
Pine Highboy Chest of Seven Drawers, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest of drawers or "highboy" has 7 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow space. Clean simple lines define its Scandinavian style. There is a single brass pu...
Brass
1900s French Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French oak chest of drawers showcases a restrained, well-balanced silhouette grounded in traditional craftsmanship.
Oak
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 1900s France. This handsome and astute dresser greets one with a pleasant demeanor, both dignified and approachable.
Brass
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in France circa 1900. This rustic and simple drawer chest is a charming picture of resiliency, its weathered surface telling the story of its age. A cr...
Wood
Antique Wooden Hand Painted Chest of Drawers, 1900s
Located in Praha, CZ
This antique chest of drawers has been cleaned, partially sanded, refinished with multiple shades of Annie Sloan chalk paint. Two coats of chalk paint, two coats of clear wax have be...
Wood
French Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Pearl Inlay, 1900s
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Elegant Chinoiserie Chest of drawers with pearl inlay. Around 1900 this Chinoiserie style and furniture from the Orient were highly in Fashion in Paris... So French furniture makers...
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
British Campaign Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
British Campaign rosewood chest of drawers, in two parts of course, with flush drawer pulls and brass strap corners, early 1900s, refinished.
Rosewood
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the perfect blend of style and functionality with this 1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers. This stunning piece features a natural bleached oak finish that enhances t...
Oak
Chest of Drawers with a Stone Top, France, 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1900. Marble burgundy top. Very good condition. Dimensions: height 91 cm / width 41 cm / depth. 35 cm.
Marble
1900s French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in France circa 1900. This chest of drawers is composed with wood carved into the shape of bamboo, outlining the drawer faces and forming the legs. ...
Marble
1900s, French, Wood Patinated Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wood patinated chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1900. A petite chest, standing just two and a half feet tall, this antique comes beautifully aged in its original patina...
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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