American Hepplewhite Cherry & Birds Eye Maple Graduated Chest of Drawers, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite cherry and birds eye maple chest with a carved molded top, four graduated drawers. mahogany cross banding, circular brass knobs with escutcheons, scalloped skirt...
Brass
American Hepplewhite Cherry Satinwood Inlay Bow Front Chest on Splayed Feet 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite Cherry graduated bow front chest of drawers with satinwood border and string inlays, four cross banded mahogany drawer fronts, circular foliage brasses, central ...
Brass
Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Oxford Cherry Dresser Chest
By Statton Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
This is an authentic Oxford cherry dresser chest hand made by Statton Trutype Americana from the Colony House in Virgina. This one has some mild wear and that you may see in the phot...
Brass
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with OUTSTANDING Provenance.
Brass
Unavailable
H 35 in W 43 in D 23 in
Inlaid Hepplewhite Cherry Bow Front Chest Connecticut River Valley
Located in Providence, RI
This chest is an outstanding example of Connecticut exuberance and makes a dramatic statement in any room. Note the magnificent drop pendant. They don't come any better in the world ...
Cherry
Cherry Federal Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
This chest is of the first half of the American Federal period know as the Hepplewhite form.
Hepplewhite Cherry Chest
Located in East Aurora, NY
Cherry and Mahogany Hepplewhite chest 1790-1815. Decorative string inlays on the Mahogany drawer fronts.
Cherry
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H 35 in W 21.625 in D 41.25 in
19th Century Sheraton Cherry Dresser Chest of Drawers Federal Hepplewhite
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Sheraton chest of drawers. Made from cherry with a rectangular form. Features three hand dovetailed drawers and turned nub feet.
Cherry
American Hepplewhite Cherry Chest on French Bracket Feet
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite cherry chest on French bracket feet joined by a scolloped apron.
Brass
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H 32.38 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in
Federal Period Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Hepplewhite, federal period graduated four drawer chest of drawers with bird's-eye maple drawer fronts with banding.
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Mahogany
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H 36.25 in W 38.75 in D 19.5 in
Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 18th century American Federal period, Hepplewhite chest of drawers in cherry and mahogany with splayed (French) bracket feet and original English brasses, from a New Hampshire...
Brass
Rare Federal Hepplewhite Cherry & Tiger Maple Chest
Located in Milford, NH
This rare New England four-drawer Federal Hepplewhite style cherry chest of drawers has superb tiger maple drawers with banding and string inlay, beautifully proportioned flared feet...
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H 28.5 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
Federal Period Cherry Hepplewhite Four-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Eagle Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal period Hepplewhite four drawer chest, probably cherrywood, with thin racetrack line inlay, oval drawer front paterae, inlaid fan central drop, as well as ...
Cherry, Satinwood
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H 69.19 in W 43.88 in D 23.63 in
Fine American Pennsylvania Chippendale Cherry Tall Chest of Drawers c. 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The entirety of this fine tall chest of drawers is preserved in nearly untouched condition.
Brass
Cherrywood Inlaid Hepplewhite Five Drawer Chest, circa 1790-1820
Located in Milford, NH
A fine cherrywood hepplewhite five drawer chest in a two over three graduated drawer configuration, with rectangular top lined around its edge with small inlaid circles. Each drawer ...
Cherry
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H 37.38 in W 40 in D 20.75 in
Federal New England Hepplewhite Chest with Tiger Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Hepplewhite cherry graduated four drawer chest with tiger maple drawer fronts banded in mahogany, with cockbeaded edges, delicate line inlay along the top and bottom, decorati...
Cherry, Maple
American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
While the Hepplewhite form employing splayed french feet in case pieces is well developed, even common, this fine chest of drawers exudes a certain strength that is uncommon in Feder...
18th Century Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Chest with Great Proportions
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful example of a late 18th early 19th century transitional Pennsylvania three over four tall chest with great proportions, with graduated drawers, oval brass pulls, supported...
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H 37.13 in W 40.25 in D 17.25 in
Early American Cherry and Birch Bureau Attributed to Asahel Jones, Vermont, 1810
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional early American Hepplewhite style chest of drawers attributed to Asahel Jones (1766-1822) of Castleton, Vermont, circa 1810. The chest features a beautiful cher...
Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Pine
19th Century Bowfront Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massachusetts country Hepplewhite chest in cherry and mahogany. Great little rustic or formal piece.
Brass
Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Cherry and Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Hepplewhite cherry and pine chest of four drawers, the top board with nice overhang atop four graduated drawers seated on flared feet.
Cherry, Pine
Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hepplewhite chest of drawers, constructed of cherry and beautiful birdseye maple, attractively scrolled apron, minor repairs to the back feet, circa 1815, New England origin.
New England Hepplewhite Bow-Front Cherry Chest, circa 1795
Located in Alexandria, VA
This federal chest is French polished cherry with mahogany and boxwood banding and pine secondary. It has four graduated drawers French bracket feet shaped skirt and old replaced han...
Federal Cherry & Birds-eye Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hepplewhite Federal cherry and birds-eye maple 4 drawer chest of drawers, with shaped apron on french feet, period brasses, all original, minor veneer repairs.
Philadelphia Tiger Maple & Cherry Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
In the Hepplewhite manner, a bowfront chest of four graduated drawers on 'French' feet, of an unusual combination of contrasting woods: figured maple and cherry.
Cherry
Hepplewhite Four-Drawer Inlaid Chest, Mid-Atlantic, circa 1795
Located in Alexandria, VA
Cherry and mahogany - old brasses - inlay line on drawers - French polished - excellent skirt and French foot - beautiful patina.
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H 37 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
Federal Bow-Front Four-Drawer Tiger Maple and Cherry Chest, circa 1790
Located in Alexandria, VA
This Hepplewhite chest was probably made in New York or New England. The hardware is solid handmade brass and very old. The brass locks are original. It has a shaped skirt with line ...
Massachusettes Bow Front Chest with Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine Massachusetts Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest in Mahogany and Cherry with Rare quarter Fan Inlay. One of the best we've had. Handsome.
Mahogany, Cherry
American Four Drawer Cherry Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest has chamfered corners with lamb's tongue shaping at the top and bottom. It is inlaid with boxwood stringing. The base above the feet is inlaid with a boxwood string above ...
Brass
$16,000
H 35.5 in W 34 in D 13.75 in
English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Recessed Brasses, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English camphor wood five-drawer military campaign chest with the original recessed brasses, key hole escutcheons, brass corner mounts, and terminating on the original bracket feet, ...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Thomas Jefferson Crannock Carved Cane
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unique carved cane that chronicles the life and achievements of Thomas Jefferson. Among the carved words are "Thos. Jefferson of Va Born Apr 2,1743 Was President USA 1801 to 1809" an...
Wood
English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly figural walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and top surface. Having very old if not or...
Brass
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...
Mahogany
$8,500
H 48.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
American Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Chest of Drawers. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton tiger maple and cherry four drawer chest of drawers with original cherry knobs, flanking turned bulbous ringed columns, and resting on the original turned bulbous f...
Cherry, Maple
$50,000 / set
H 36.75 in W 40.2 in D 0.1 in
Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN HISTORIC AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND IMPORTANT American Civil War Collection consisting of: (1) ORIGINAL and FULLY AUTHENTIC Confederate Field Map of Richmond, VA 1864 ...
Canvas, Paper
Sheraton Cherry Chest
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very nice Sheraton Cherry two over three graduated drawer chest. Probably Virginia or Pennsylvania with carved fluted corners. The case constructed of solid Cherry with Chestnut a...
Cherry
$9,500
H 33 in W 33.75 in D 18.25 in
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Diminutive Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany diminutive chest with three drawers, original oval brasses, cross banding, satinwood string inlay, and terminating on carved scalloped skirt with the ori...
Brass
$9,885
H 40.75 in W 41.54 in D 20.28 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest Of Drawers C.1815
Located in London, GB
A regency mahogany and line inlaid bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century (c.1815) A regency mahogany and line inlaid bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century, with ...
Mahogany, Rosewood
$124,900
H 40 in W 15 in D 12 in
A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed ...
Marble
19th Century Sheraton Birdseye Maple Chest, Probably NH Origin
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 19th century Sheraton chest with a carved crest featuring bullseye decoration, surmounting two glove boxes over a case with turreted corners, four graduated drawers with bird'...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
$34,325
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
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$12,500
H 46.25 in W 43 in D 21.75 in
American Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Fall Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1820
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
American Tiger maple and Cherry fall front chest of drawers with fitted interior desk, flanking turned bulbous columns, lower graduated drawers, original wooden knobs, and resting on...
Brass
Early 19C W Virginia/Kentucky Drop Leaf Table, with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a VERY RARE Early19th Century Cherrywood Drop Leaf Table with Civil War Provenance. Made, most likely, in the Ohio River Valley area, probably in West Virginia or Norther...
Cherry
$7,500
H 34 in W 39 in D 19 in
Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chippendale style antique solid tiger maple chest of drawers on tall bracket shape legs. Dovetailed joints, solid boards piece with amazing patina.
Maple
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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