1880s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest of drawers crafted in mahogany, dating from around 1880, with four drawers. The piece has been hand polished, enhancing the rich colour and natural grain of the mahogany. Its c...

A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian washstand or commode In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved oak, with brass hardware and porcelain casters. Measures: 30.7...

A late 19th century pine chest of drawers retaining an exceptional original painted surface worn beautifully by time and use. Constructed from solid pine with a plank back and tradit...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely absolutely exquisite, original Damascus Circa 1880 Wedding Chest of drawers with lovely Mother o...

The reverse-serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers all in a warmly-colored parquetry inlaid veneer.

This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the original wooden knobs. Be...

This is a very large antique chest of drawers from the Victorian era. Made in Mahogany the chest has a beautiful dark semigloss fin...

From Daigo, Ibaraki pref., Japan. Antique dougu tansu, tool chest of drawers made of Yamizo Sugi cedar made in the year 1886 (Meiji 19). "Yamizo Sugi" is a premium quality Sugi ced...

An exceptional Italian Neo-Renaissance carved walnut secretary commode, dating to circa 1880, features a monumental hand-carved facade with biblical reliefs. This rare Italian Neo-Renaissance carved walnut secretary commode represents the absolute pinnacle of late nineteenth-century Italian historicist cabinetmaking. To someone who has not seen this piece in person, it can be described as an architectural masterpiece that commands the room. It is a substantial three-door case piece that harmoniously combines a deep chest of drawers with an integrated drop-front writing desk. The entire front surface is covered in rich, multi-layered high-relief carvings, displaying incredible depth, dramatic texture, and a warm, lustrous original patina. What makes this Italian Neo-Renaissance carved walnut secretary commode truly special and worth its premium price is the museum-quality artistry of its execution. Every element is carved from solid walnut wood rather than being applied. The central drop-front panel features a breathtaking, highly detailed biblical scene depicting Jacob wrestling the Angel, framed by classical Corinthian columns. Above this scene, an intricate openwork pierced carving shows a classical urn overflowing with fruit, flanked by winged mythical chimeras. The piece is further elevated by classical Roman-style bust portraits, angelic putti, fierce satyr masks, and full-length corner stiles featuring caryatid figures. The entire structure stands securely on magnificent, heavily carved lion paw feet, symbolizing strength and nobility. For a potential buyer, several practical details are highly useful to know. This multi-functional piece offers exceptional utility, featuring three wide, deep drawers in the lower commode section, a fully fitted secretary interior with three additional small drawers, and two separate side compartments with sturdy wooden shelves for ample storage. The drawers and doors operate smoothly, and the piece retains its original, beautifully patinated brass handles and hanging pulls. Regarding installation and maintenance, this heavy, solid walnut cabinet should be placed on a level floor, and it is recommended to clean it solely by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying high-quality clear beeswax to preserve the historic finish. While the specific master cabinetmaker or workshop signature is not present, this item fits perfectly into the grand tradition of Northern Italian Renaissance Revival craftsmanship of the late nineteenth century. During this period, prominent workshops in Florence and Milan competed to create palatial furniture...

This is a stunning antique French Gonçalo Alves Louis Revival commode, circa 1880 in date. This gorgeous commode features a serpentine Rouge Griotte marble top above three full wi...

An exquisite Rococo-revival bombé kingwood commode / chest of drawers, dating to circa 1880, Paris, France. An exceptional piece in the Louis XV style, crafted with remarkable finess...

This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the brass pulls. Being a 4 dr...

We are delighted to this very rare and extremely good looking French 19th century mahogany with marble top and brass gallery rail Semainier lingerie chest...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880-1900 hand painted English Victorian Pitch Pine chest of drawers with Eques...

A lovely little antique Victorian burr walnut specimen chest of drawers. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of superb quality, this i...

A late 19th-century French Louis XV Revival chest of drawers, circa 1880, crafted from solid walnut with marble top. The gracefully serpentine façade houses four drawers, each fitted...

This magnificent French chest is the epitome of everything the Louis Philippe style stands for! The front is a show stopping portrayal of burled wood and skilled craftsmanship. Clean...

Italy, 1880 Solid hardwood construction, original paint, with 10 drawers over two columns and original iron bail handles. 72.5”L x 33.25”d x 46.75”h Ref. CFRN1415 $ 13,200

A charming and useful antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of super quality and is a lovely, pet...

An Antique English Chest on Chest or some might refer to it as simply a Tallboy. Just to confuse you further, they were also called a Ch...

This is a pair of black lacquered wood end tables or nightstands Have two drawers in each table and are well constructed They have an Asian inspired look.

This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White".

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime French Napoleon III Circa 1880 Brass & Faux Tortoise shell Boulle chest of drawers with gol...

A wonderful antique burr walnut chest on legs in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it was adapted from a larger antique chest at some point that would have originally dat...

This is a stunning antique walnut, marquetry and ormolu mounted Louis Revival serpentine fronted commode, circa 1880 in date. The chest has a gonzalo alves cross banded top with d...

An exceptional elm wood Korean chest with hand forged iron work mounts. The original finish with beautiful grain with dovetailed corners. The front drop lid opens showing a large sto...

A wonderful antique burr walnut chest on legs in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it was adapted from a larger antique chest at some point that would have originally dat...

This magnificent Louis XVI commode manner of Jean-Henri Riesener is the kind of piece that stops you in your tracks—not because it shouts, but because it quietly radiates authority, refinement, and centuries of French craftsmanship. Everything about it feels considered, balanced, and purposeful, from the shimmering marble top to the exquisite marquetry panels framed in finely chased gilt bronze. The commode is veneered in richly figured woods, arranged in beautifully patterned marquetry, with a central panel depicting an elegant neoclassical still life—a classical urn, musical instruments, and flowering garlands—symbols of harmony, culture, and cultivated taste. This pictorial marquetry was a hallmark of the finest Parisian ébénistes of the late 18th century and required extraordinary skill to execute. The surrounding panels are laid in precise geometric parquetry, creating contrast and rhythm without overwhelming the eye. The ormolu mounts are of exceptional quality: crisp, finely chased, and perfectly integrated into the architecture of the piece. They accent the corners, frame the drawers, and flow seamlessly into the legs, which terminate in elegant sabots. These mounts were not mere decoration—they were status symbols, signaling that the commode was intended for an elite interior, likely a Parisian hôtel particulier or aristocratic residence. Topping it all is a beautifully shaped dark stone marble, its softly molded edge echoing the gentle curves of the façade below. The marble grounds the piece visually while adding a sense of permanence and luxury that only natural stone can provide. Who was Jean-Henri Riesener? Jean-Henri Riesener (1734–1806) was one of the greatest cabinetmakers of the Louis XVI period and served as ébéniste ordinaire to King Louis XVI. A German-born craftsman who rose to prominence in Paris, Riesener was celebrated for his refined neoclassical forms, masterful marquetry, and exceptional gilt bronze mounts. His clients included Marie Antoinette, members of the French court, and the most powerful families of pre-Revolutionary France. Today, his works reside in major museums such as the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles. Riesener’s furniture...

Arts and Crafts golden walnut chest of drawers This is a good solid chest, there are 2 short drawers over 2 graduated longdrawers with superb arts and crafts brass handles The c...

This exceptional 19th century French commode exemplifies the refined elegance of the Directoire and Jansen style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The commode features a ...

Chest of drawers - dressing table, France, around 1885. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak dimensions: height 100 cm width 100 cm depth 55 cm

Exquisite small Provençal bureau or chest of drawers made in the 19th century in the Louis XV style. This lightweight desk stands on four galvanized legs. The front features a drawer...

A Russian commode in flame mahogany with gilt brass detailing and handles. In the Neo-Classical manner and with a pale green marble top.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian circa 1880 oak chest of drawers with Scottish Tartan wrap finish and Italian Carrara marble to...

French chest of drawers with two drawers. Produced in France around 1880. made of walnut wood and marble top. Decorated with brass handles and floral inlay. Very good condition. Wo...

Late 19th Century Baltic Chests or Commodes Tortoise Shell Finish A pair of simply stunning custom made commodes, chests or nightstands Baltic. The finely chased bronze mounts depicting rams heads atop flowing vines and shell. The bronze key holes hidden by swinging lions head covers in bronze round frames. The tapering bronze reeded legs supporting a case of three drawers, side and top all in a spectacular tortoise shell finish. The pine interiors having tight dovetail and wonderful grain. There is simply too much to mention in this one of a kind pair of very well made custom commodes...

This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the original wooden knobs. Be...

An antique corner chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe. The piece of furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 149 cm / w...

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare very large Howard & Son’s 1881 stamped burr & burl walnut chest of drawers with military history These are pretty much the finest quality chest of drawers I have ever laid my hands on, they are substantial in weight, the cuts of walnut have a deep rich grain and simply glow in the right light, they are the most exquisite quality. The inside top right drawer is stamped Howard & Son’s Berners street, there is also remnants of a paper label which has the serial number on of 8696 4332 and then “Easy Chair & Sofa Factory, Howard & Son’s Upholsterers 2526 & 27 Berners Street London Patent dining table” What a great piece of history. The real Piece De Resistance! Is the back of the drawers, they have the original name tag of the owner who commissioned them, one Sir C Pigott, its dated Sept 12 1881, the full history of the good chap is as follows "Captain Pigott, was born 13 January 1859, son of Sir Charles Robert Pigott, 3rd Baronet, and Mary Louisa (who died in 1873), daughter of Captain C Hallowell Carew, RN, of Beddington Park, Surrey. He joined the 60th King's Royal Rifles; served in the Zulu War...

This is a beautiful French chest of drawers, dating to the mid 1800s. The mahogany wood has soft warm tones and is accented by the ornamental brass knobs and key holes. The black mar...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian Brass and Rosewood Circa 1880-1900 small side table tea chest of drawers or large table top jewellery cabinet A good looking and well made piece, most likely designed to hold teas and spices but its been used for jewellery, it is a very small side table...

Pair of walnut antique Belgium chests. The chests are in the original condition. Has brass handles, three pullout / pull-out drawers, handmade do...

A lovely, well made and sturdy Georgian style chest of drawers from the 1890's. The chest is crafted of solid wood that has been "mahoganized", a technique developed during the peri...

This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job with veneer and the front of this chest is no exception . Brilliant black Marble and amazing ori...

This is a stunning antique French walnut and marquetry Louis Revival bombe commode, circa 1880 in date. This gorgeous commode features a stunning shaped Rouge Griote marble top ab...

19th century Country French cherrywood marble top commode combines the best of all worlds! Exuding a somewhat rustic look thanks to the natural beauty of the solid aged cherry wood, it features refined embellishments in the form of finely cast bronze pulls and key guards, and lastly the carefree elegance of a beveled marble top. The casework is of a tailored design, with simple raised panels on each side and a scrolled apron in front. The drawers were cut with an arbalette form, named after a quiver of arrows, and consist of a pair of full width drawers combined with an upper tier of two smaller sized units. Each drawer is fitted with pulls cast...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique Swedish circa 1880-1900 hand painted green floral chest of drawers in two over three fo...

A handsome French marquetry chest of drawers - or tall boy We date this to circa 1880 and in the Louis XVI transitional style with a rich rouge marble top and finely figured kingwoo...

A very beautiful marquetry chest of drawers in the transitional style .Three drawers in the upper section signed of very high quality, two large drawers below without a central divid...

This is a very rare English pine Bowfront chest of drawers. A two over three Design dating to the 19th century. Showing lovely patina the wood has a warm glow that is accented perfec...

Antique timeless British elegance into your home with this exquisite George III chest of drawers, dating from the 19th century. Perfectly proportioned and showcasing the pinnacle of ...

Elegant Louis XVI style japanned lacquered demi lune commode decorated with hand painted and gilt floral motifs by Maison Krieger . Fitted with white Carrara marble top and fine gil...

Late 19th century transitional style marquetry commode with three drawers. The set is topped with a Breche d’Alep molded marble top with canted corners. A marquetry motif of interlac...

Louis XV, louis XVI transition style chest of drawers, marble top marquetry and bronze stamped twice by the cabinetmaker P.Chorier and also by maison Soubrier one of the famous retai...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 Victorian pine military campaign chest of drawers with original fittings A very well made and functional chest o...

The unique dark-and-light patterns of the Tiger Bamboo (aka Tortoiseshell Bamboo) frame, combined with the decorative Chinoiserie top and the original beveled swivel mirror make this...

In two parts with brass corners and recessed brass handles. Two over three long drawers. Toupie feet. Retail ready to place.

A fine and important Louis XV style bombé chest of drawers designed by Paul Sormani from France circa 1885. This exceptional chest employs gorgeous mahogany veneers with floral marqu...

Exquisite 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Abattant Chest of Drawers and Desk with Fall Front Secretary Top~~Leather Writi...

This exquisite 19th century French Louis XVI style commode by renowned maker Maison Carlihian embodies timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Featuring a finely grained mahoga...