$8,250 / set
19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white and soft gray, fitting their Swedish origin.
Brass
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Pair of Chests of Drawers. Vienna c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Pair of Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Commodes, Vienna circa 1820–1825 This exceptional pair of early Biedermeier walnut commodes was crafted in Vienna around 1820–182...
Brass
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation.
Brass
$12,800 / set
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Painted Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
One is Circa 1750 the other a later copy made in exacting detail and decoration. Beautiful pair of chest of drawers. Provenance: Park Avenue, New York Private Collection.
Pine
An Extremely Fine Pair of George III Period Mahogany Chests of Drawers/commodes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Extremely Fine Pair of George III Period Mahogany Serpentine Chests of Drawers/Commodes with Stop Fluted Angles c.1765 These fine chests have pull out brushing slides over a two ...
Metal
Pair of Mid-19th Century Mahogany Tall Chests of Drawers attributed to Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Mahogany Wellington Chests Attributed to Gillows Constructed using a superb Cuban Mahogany, the pair of chests supported on rounded plinths, each cabinet housing a se...
Mahogany
$9,178 / set
Pair of Venetian Chests of Drawers
Located in MADRID, ES
Pair of Venetian chests of drawers with their original 19th-century polychrome finish.
Wood
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Slide, England, Circa 1760
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Should somebody be looking for an antique pair of chests of drawers, or two similar for either side of a bed, or anywhere else in a room for that matter, then it would definitely be ...
Mahogany
$2,220 / set
Pair of English Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Decorated pair of 19th century English three drawer oak bedside chest of drawers. 1890.
Oak
Pair of Baroque Chests of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Baroque commodes featuring three drawers, cabriole legs, and finely carved volute details. The subtly serpentine front enhances their distinguished character. Surfaces are ve...
Bronze
$7,426Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Pink Spanish Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of wide 19th-century commodes in a pink blush finish. Each cabinet has a thick oak top and pine frame with three graduating smooth running drawers to each. Each dr...
Pine, Paint
$2,193 / set
Excellent Pair Burr Walnut Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair of oak lined four drawer Queen Anne style chests of drawers with brushing slides, brass handles, in excellent overall home ready condition. 29" high 24" wide 15" depth ...
Burl
19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and chamfered corners.
Hardwood
$17,180 / set
Pair of Large Chests of Drawers, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large-scale Italian chests of drawers from the 19th century, each featuring four drawers, three of which are fitted with large disc-shaped bronze pulls.
Bronze
Pair of Elegant Light Blue Gustavian chest's of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative pair of Swedish Gustavian-style chests of drawers, crafted in pine and finished in a beautiful light blue paint with an attractive aged patina, allowing the warm tones of ...
Brass
Pair of painted 19th century Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of painted 19th century Swedish chest of drawers circa 1890.
Pine, Paint
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th painted Swedish chest of drawers circa 1880.
Paint, Pine
$32,000 / set
Pair of Large Italian Chests of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
This impressive pair features three spacious drawers and stands on tall feet with gilded brass profiles.
Brass
Near Pair of French LouisXV style Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Bedside Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Near Pair of French LouisXV style Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Bedside Drawers, side Cabinets The chests have each 4 drawers they have a bow shaped front and curved sides they have i...
Wood
Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers circa 1890.
Pine
Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Presented in a powder blue colour scheme this pair of chests would work in many rooms around the home, such as the living room or bedroom.
Pine, Paint
Pair of Large Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers, each with three drawers and chamfered corners.
Walnut
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880.
Pine, Paint
$12,800 / set
Gustavian Style Pine Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian-style reproduction chests of drawers.
Pine
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th-century classic Gustavian chests of drawers with dentil molding beneath the tops and decorative charming carvings on both drawer fronts. locks are functional, with tw...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The chests of drawers stand on tall, square feet and are crafted from walnut, accented with stunning burl veneer.
Brass, Bronze
$12,611 / item
Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair French Louis XV revival bombe shaped parquet de versailles commode chests of three drawers of small proportions, with gilt bronze ormolu mounts cast as male and female he...
Walnut
Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak and Travertine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers.
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak and Travertine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers.
Travertine, Brass
Super Pair French Marquetry Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A pair of French tulipwood bedside cabinets, having shaped gallery to the inlaid top above 3 flower inlaid drawers fitted with original brass knobs and string inlaid sides, all stand...
Tulipwood
Pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Travertine, Brass
$3,000 / set
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of short chest of drawers in two toned with curved frame and sculpted handles.
Mahogany
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome chest of four equal hand-cut dovetailed drawers has great color and is characterized by an attractive grain pattern of massive swirls sweeping across the drawer fronts...
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, circa 1840–1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style, circa 1840–1860.
Brass
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Madison, MS
This Louis XVI Chest of Drawers has 3 drawers with a marble top.
Oak
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Chests of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers dating to circa 1850, crafted in pine and finished in a deeply aged dark paint with rich undertones revealed through the natural patina.
Pine
French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Commodes / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant pair of 19th century French Louis XVI commodes, beautifully crafted with clean neoclassical lines and fluted tapering legs ending in brass sabots. Each three-drawer chest is ...
Bronze
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative pair of Swedish chests of drawers crafted in pine and executed in the Gustavian style.
Brass
Pair of 19th century chest of drawers with faux marble tops
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century chest of drawers with faux marble tops circa 1870.
Pine, Paint
Pair of mid 19th century Swedish carved elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Each standing on carved paw front feet and a block foot to the rear. Rare to find a pair of chests of these proportions still together.
Elm
$7,529Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tall Pair of Antique Nightstands, English, Chest of Drawers, Bedside, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique nightstands. An English, mahogany bank of drawers or bedside pedestals, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Exceptional Victorian craftsmanship...
Mahogany
Large Pair 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of 19th Century of three drawer chests finishing on straight and tapered legs in a beautiful dark book-matched walnut veneer on pine with simple brass pulls and escutcheo...
Walnut
Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of French marquetry three drawer bedside lamp chest of drawers, with ormolu mounts and handles, in excellent condition throughout. 28.5" high 14.5" wide 12" depth ...
Tulipwood
Scottish Flamed Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A tall and wide Flamed mahogany Victorian chest of drawers with an arrangement of two over three long drawers.
Mahogany
Regency Painted Pine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with small frieze valuables drawer over a pair of drawers and three long drawers all with wood knobs. Painted with creme and dark brown. Toupie feet. From the Hilfige...
Pine
$4,895Sale Price / set|20% Off
EXQUISITE PAIR OF ViNTAGE FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS PART OF A SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of vintage circa 1920-1940 flamed mahogany chests of drawers which sit in a tw...
Hardwood
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl
Located in Cesena, FC
Pair of Ferrarese (Italy) Louis XV chests of drawers First half of the 1700s Important pair of 18th-century chests of drawers veneered in walnut burl and flamed walnut, with a patina.
Nutwood
Pair Of Italian Bleached Empire Chest Of Drawers With Walnut Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
Pair of Empire dressers hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using book-matched walnut veneer as decoration. The pair follows the general lines of the empire style, with the top ...
Walnut
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 144cm x 51cm x 2.5cm h: 97cm
Wood
Fine Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Bombe Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine pair of 18th century Venetian Rococo bombe bedside chests of drawers.
Walnut
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm Measurements without the upstairs...
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm Measurements without the upstairs...
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm Measurements without the upstairs...
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm Measurements without the upstairs...
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood perfectly preserved Measurements with the upper floor: 109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm Measurements without the upstairs...
Wood
Antique Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous antique chest of drawers or commode in the classic Biedermeier style of 19th century Prussia.
Wood, Hardwood, Maple
Very Rare Pair of French Bleached Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
An extremely hard to find pair of Chests of Drawers. French in origin and made from solid Oak.
Oak
Pair of Commode Chests of Drawers
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
He was cousin of King Louis XVI. This fine pair of cherry wood commode chests of drawers would be ideal as bedroom chests of drawers next to a bed, or placed in a very smart drawing ...
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Swedish chests of drawers, circa 1870, in the Gustavian Style.
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Madrid, ES
In addition to serving the court of Milan, Maggiolini created pieces for other European royalty including the king of Poland, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, the duchess of Austria...
Wood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We have over 30 different Mahogany and Oak Chest of Drawers in stock, and pairs of reproductions.
Brass
19th century pair of inlaid walnut wood chest of drawers
Located in Florence, IT
wonderful 19th century pair of inlaid walnut chest of drawers
Pair of George III Mahogany and Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Exhibition quality pair of George III mahogany and inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1790.
Mahogany
Exquisite German Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Highly unique German early 20th century chest of drawers, most likely sui generis. Featuring a lyre form cabinet with carved edge and four drawers with pair of smaller drawers in top...
Birch
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Pair of Hand Decorated Wooden Chest of Drawers, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French pair of hand decorated wooden chests with double drawers.
Wood
Unavailable
H 35.2 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
The front of the pair of commodes is divided into three levels of drawers, two thinner ones at the top and bottom and a thicker central one.
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 35.04 in D 23.23 in
George III Period Pair of Identical 18th Century Mahogany Chests of Drawers
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The near pair of mahogany chests retain identical original handles, locks and escutcheons and share the same drawer linings (cedar, mahogany and deal). The drawer fronts on both the ...
Large Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Towcester, Northamptonshire
The top section with a rectangular moulded top above a pair of short drawers and a single long drawer, the bottom section with a pair of long graduating drawers, raised on shaped bra...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 82 in W 58 in D 32 in
Pair of Italian Cabinets, Italy 18th Century, Italian Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Varmo, IT
Pair of bedside tables in walnut and veneered in rootwood, Veneto, late 17th century.
Wood
Unavailable
H 30 in W 14.5 in D 18 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut and Burr-Walnut Bedside Chests-of-drawers
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Pair of 19th century French walnut and burr-walnut bedside chests-of-drawers with ebonized detail.
Walnut
Pair of Gillows demi-lune Side Cabinets
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Folkestone, Kent
Rare and cabinets, constructed to look like chests of eight small drawers, decorated with boxwood lines and raised on three shaped feet with shaped aprons between.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 11 in W 13 in D 6 in
Pair of Chinese Antique Bamboo Chest Drawers Mini Travelling Samples, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous pair of Chinese antique mini chests of drawers crafted from bamboo.
Pair of Continental bedside chests
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of Continental bedside chests This pair of Continental bedside chests with made Circa 1920.
Kingwood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish Gustavian chest circa 1810-1815. Scraped paint finish. Nice carving and details with a fluted foot.
Pair of Antique Mahogany Chest Draws Bedside Chests
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this pretty pair of mahogany bedside chests Dating from 1920. Serpentine shape front. The tops veneered in figured mahogany. Four draws with brass ring handles...
Mahogany
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests
Located in Bethesda, MD
Pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests with outset corners, leaf tip trim, fluting, three drawers, and fluted feet.
Wood
Pair of French Parquetry Bombé Chests
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of French parquetry bombé chests, circa 1920.
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 42.52 in D 23.23 in
Rare Georgian Serpentine-Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers, c. 1800
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Why This Piece? This Georgian chest of drawers is a rare find, especially in such original condition.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 45.67 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, circa 1810
Located in Edinburgh, GB
George III mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, circa 1810. With ebonised edging to the top and front, the fore-edge has flame mahogany veneers and an unusual configuration of a pa...
Mahogany
Superb Pair of Louis XVI Drawers. Italy, End of 1700
Located in Cervia, IT
Superb pair of Louis XVI drawers. End of 1700. Origin of northern Italy.
Mahogany, Maple
Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A very good pair of Victorian burr walnut bedside chests of drawers.
Walnut, Burl
Pair of Swedish Painted Gustavian Style Chests
Located in Warminster, Wiltshire
A pair of three-drawer painted Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style featuring hand-painted faux marbled tops, canted corners and feet and simple hardware. Useful small size - idea...
Wood
Pair of Burr Walnut Art Deco Bedside Chests
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
A pair of superb quality bedside chests in the Art Deco style.
Walnut
Pair of Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Chests, with Secretary
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The two chests are drawers and one with a pullout desk unit. The mahogany is inlaid with a lighter band framing the fronts of the drawers. There is a leather writing surface which ...
Leather, Mahogany
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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