English Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Large Scale, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional and unique circa 1760 English, likely northern counties, late George II, early George III period large scale mahogany chest of drawers, the single board top with molde...
Brass
Late 19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Lowboy with Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Germantown, MD
Well kept and refinished late 19th century Chippendale style mahogany low boy with ball and claw feet. Measure 38.5" W x 21"D x 33"H.
Mahogany
Dixie Chippendale Style Crossbanded Mahogany Bed Side Chest
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Chippendale Style Crossbanded Mahogany Bed Side Chest Nightstand.
Brass
English Serpentine Chest, circa 1950
Located in High Point, NC
English serpentine side chest made from mahogany, circa 1950. The top is banded in mahogany and has a central panel of flame mahogany with a beveled and serpentined edge, following d...
Mahogany
Exquisite Hand Painted Chippendale Chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. An...
Mahogany
Kittinger Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chest of Drawers
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Kittinger Furniture Chinese Chippendale-style mahogany Side chest on high legs, dating from the mid 20th century.
Mahogany
Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser This bachelor chest measures: 56.75 wide x 23.75 deep x 33 high We take our photos in a controlled light...
Mahogany
Fine Antique Mahogany Double Dresser
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very handsome 19th century dresser with great graining and fine form. Raised on a Chippendale style platform with quarter round columns at the sides and having solid brass batwing ...
Brass
Henkel Harris Chippendale Carved Solid Mahogany Lingerie Chest or Dresser
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style eight-drawer highboy dresser, lingerie chest, or semainier By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid mahogany, with ori...
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Tall Boy, circa 1800
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Chippendale period mahogany chest on chest, having a dental cornice, canted corners with blind fretwork, a brushing slide, original brass handles, oak lined drawe...
Mahogany
George III Thomas Chippendale Hardwood Bookcase on Serpentine Chest Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George III Thomas Chippendale style mahogany bookcase on serpentine chest of drawers A glorious find, truly stunning, after origin...
Hardwood
18th century Tall and shallow Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality 18th century tall and shallow secretaire chest of drawers. The top drawer above a double fronted, fold down secretaire drawer with four further drawers below. All fitt...
Mahogany
Century Furniture Chippendale Solid Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or commode By Century Furniture, "Henry Ford Museum" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved s...
Brass
$1,120Sale Price|30% Off
Craftique English Chippendale Style Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Craftique Authentic Reproduction tallboy dresser or chest of drawers. Made of mahogany featuring Chippendale styling with six drawers, brass hardware and bracket feet.
Brass
$32,761
Dressing Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An 18th century mahogany dressing chest with bookcase and writing surface, designed by Thomas Chippendale.
Mahogany
Fine L. & J.G. Stickley Banded Bachelor’s Chest
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully crafted Stickley and refined two-over-three banded Bachelor’s Chest with fine traditional form and the exceptional workmanship that the Stickley Company has been known ...
Brass
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Diminutive Lane 2 Drawer Chest w/ Brass Handles
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful immaculately made diminutive chest by Lane Furniture. It has beautiful brass pulls and dual brass handles for transport. The 2 drawers provide storage. It'll ma...
Brass
Vintage Small 3 Drawer Georgian Commode with Chippendale Style Brasses
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely diminutive mahogany Queen Anne or Georgian style bookmatched veneer front commode having 3 drawers with Chippendale style pulls and cabriole legs.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Important 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest Signe J N Teague 1779
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The Documented John Teague 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Signed ‘J N Teague, Falm, 1779’ The chest showcases exquisite use of Gonçalo Alves, a rare and exo...
Mahogany, Oak
Tall Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Bow Front High Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ball & Claw Tall Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Bow Front High Chest Dresser
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificently Carved 18th Century English Mahogany Commode
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mahogany commode with rectangular top with foliate carved border surmounting a case with two over one drawer configuration, foliate and scroll carved apron with center shell d...
Brass
Mahagony 83" Tall 11 Drawers Finials Highboy Chest Dresser Chippendale MINT
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Duncan Phyve Mahogany 6 Drawers Splayed Carved Legs 6 Drawers Dresser MINT
Brass
Kling 6 Drawers SOLID Mahogany 50" Tall Chippendale Style Dresser Chest MINT
By Henkel Harris
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kling 6 Drawers SOLID Mahogany 50" Tall Chippendale Style Dresser Chest MINT
Brass
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Front Dresser Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dressers or chests of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Late 20th Century Car...
Brass
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahoga...
Brass
Flame Mahogany Bow Front Claw Feet 3 Drawers Dresser Chippindale Style MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flame Mahogany Bow Front Claw Feet 3 Drawers Dresser Chippindale Style MINT
Mahogany
Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved mahogany, with ebonized trim, and original brass hardware. Measu...
Brass
$1,610 / item
Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Annville, PA
Based on an antique English chest of drawers this high quality Mahogany Bachelors Chest is both versatile and attractive in appearance. The shaped top rests over the two half width d...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Seven-Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer long dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with original bras...
Brass
Early 20th Century Solid Mahogany Chippendale Dresser
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional early 20th Century solid Mahogany Chippendale style dresser chest of drawers with working locks & key.
Brass
Henredon Banded Mahogany 9 Drawers Chippendale Style High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Banded Mahogany 9 Drawers Chippendale Style High Chest Dresser MINT!
Brass
Kindel Furniture Mahogany Dresser Tall Chest High Chest
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Kindel Furniture Mahogany Dresser Tall Chest High Chest Dimensions : 62" Tall X 39.5" Wide X 21" Deep This gorgeous tall chest dresser was made by Kindel Furniture in Grand Rapids...
Mahogany
Hickory Block Front Bracket Feet Chippendale 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hickory Block Front Bracket Feet Chippendale 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Brass
The William Gomm Serpentine Commode
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A very fine Chippendale country house four-drawer mahogany Serpentine commode in the manner of William Gomm.
Mahogany
Vintage Hickory Chair Bow Front Chippendale Chest of Drawers - A Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your primary suite or grand entryway with this magnificent pair of bow-front chests from Hickory Chair’s esteemed James River Collection. A masterclass in Neoclassical elegan...
Mahogany, Oak
Vintage Detroit Furn Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Triple Dresser & Pagoda Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Triple Dresser Chest & Mirror by Detroit Furniture.
Brass
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Nightstand or Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bedside chest or bachelor chest By Henredon USA, Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful carved mahogany, with original brass hardw...
Brass
Low Georgian Style Mahogany Chest/Nightstand or End Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
English George III Chippendale style small mahogany chest of drawers with plate handles.
Mahogany
Mahogany Inlay 3 Drawer Flame Mahogany Low Boy Chest of Drawers
By Councill
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome traditional style flame mahogany inlaid low boy or small console with 3 drawers having lovely satinwood fan design in the center of the top, Chippendalesque brass hardware...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage Henkel Harris 2007 Mahogany Bachelor Chest Nightstands - Set of 2
By Henkel Harris
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Crafted with the timeless quality Henkel Harris is known for, this exceptional pair of vintage mahogany bachelor chest nightstands offers classic American craftsmanship and enduring ...
Brass
Council Compact Mahogany 4 Chest Night Stand Side Table Mint
By Councill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Council Compact Mahogany 4 Chest Night Stand Side Table Mint
Brass
Century Furniture Chippendale Pink Lacquered Chest of Drawers or Commode
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale style bombay form three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Miint Pair of Stunning 4 Drawer Drexel Mahogany Bachelor Chests Dressers
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Miint Pair of Stunning 4 Drawer Drexel Solid Mahogany Bachelor Chests Dressers
Brass
Solid Mahogany Block Front 4 Drawers 32" H Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Mahogany Block Front 4 Drawers 32" H Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Brass
Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6' Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6' Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT
Brass
$700Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Chinese Solid Mahogany & Brass Large Ice Chest Box by George Zee
By George Zee
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of Chinese Ice chests or planters by George Zee, circa 1960s solid mahogany with dovetail finish, brass handles, and decorative faux bamboo lines with galvanized removable...
Metal, Brass
Light Mahogany Ball & Claw Feet Brass Hardware 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Mahogany Ball & Claw Feet Brass Hardware 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
Brass
Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest
By Kittinger
Located in Charleston, SC
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest By Kittinger, “Wi...
Brass
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Harden Furniture 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
Fine Block Front Scallop Carving 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Block Front Scallop Carving 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Brass
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
By Established Lines, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Harden Furniture 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket Feet Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
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.