Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and exceptional Tuscan, ebonized 4 drawer commode inlaid with gilded bronze and mother of pearl.
Bronze
Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden chest of drawers. With five drawers. The wood is profusely decorated throughout with mother of pearl and shell in intricate floral and geometri...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Biedermeier Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers crafted in walnut veneer with mother-of pearl keyhole escutcheons. Chest features a rectangular top above four graduated drawe...
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
20thC Levantine Mother Of Pearl & Camel Bone Inlaid Chest Of Drawers c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Levantine chest of three large drawers, decorated with mother-of-pearl and camel bone in traditional patterns, and is fitted with ceramic handles and a pale marb...
Mother-of-Pearl
Jaipur Pink Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A stunning expression of traditional craftsmanship, this Pink Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawers captures the romance of traditional artistry blended with functional elegance. Ea...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Anglo Indian Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with House of Jaipur's exquisite white mother of pearl seven - drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern soph...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest, Drawer Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with House of Jaipur's exquisite black mother of pearl four - drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophi...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest, Drawer Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with House of Jaipur's exquisite black mother of pearl seven - drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern soph...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Peach Mother of Pearl Inlay Tallboy Dresser – Floral Elegance by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite tallboy dresser showcases the timeless beauty of handcrafted inlay artistry, designed to elevate interiors with its soft peach base and delicate floral motifs. Each dr...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Moorish Style Inlaid Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Camel bone and mother of pearl inlaid three drawer commode with ball turned pulls and geometric detail.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Middle Eastern Bone and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This Vintage Middle Eastern Bone and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest is a beautiful and unique piece of furniture that adds a touch of elegance to any room. The intricate bone and mothe...
Bone, Shell, Wood
ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 DAMASCUS WEDDING CHEST OF DRAWERS MOTHER OF PEARL & MARBLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Marble
Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century. Luxury Antique Levantine Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers Moorish Mo...
Abalone
$10,067 / item
Les Oiseaux Low Sculptural Commode by Katia Luna Benaï
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Solid Canaletto walnut, hand-inlaid mother of pearl. Les Oiseaux de la Maison Bleue Sourient is a testament to the enduring dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Walnut
$11,010 / item
Les Oiseaux Tall Sculptural Commode by Katia Luna Benaï
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Solid Canaletto walnut, hand-inlaid mother of pearl. Les Oiseaux de la Maison Bleue Sourient is a testament to the enduring dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Wood and Faux Mother of Pearl Italian Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Chest of drawers of Italian production of the late 20th century. Furniture veneered in walnut, burl, rosewood, faux mother of pearl, ebonized wood, beech and fruitwood. Dresser for b...
Wood
1850s French Ebonized Wood Pier Cabinet w/ Gilt Bronze & Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 1850s French ionized wood pier cabinet with gilt bronze & mother of pearl inlay decoration. Missing table top.
Bronze
Late 19th Inlaid Pearl Serpentine Chest Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular and Rare Late 19th-Century Damascus "Serpentine Front" chest of drawers from Damascus Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk, scion of one of the most influential political and ...
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Boho Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning vintage boho chest of drawers showcasing exquisite inlay craftsmanship with intricate patterns and rich detailing. This handcrafted piece blends timeless elegance with globa...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Empire Flame Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Empire or Victorian flame mahogany highboy dresser or chest of drawers with Mother-of-Pearl inlay Scotland, Circa 1880s Measures: 48.25"W x 22.88"D x 68.88"H. V...
Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl
$16,745 / item
Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich a classic or contemporary bedroom, this chest of drawers was handcrafted in rosewood and maple. The striking contrast between th...
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Commode by Majorelle c1920
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This exquisite piece features solid carved wood with intricate geometric and flower motifs, combined with elegant expensive veneers of walnut, maple, tulipwood and Mother of Pearl. T...
Marble
Charles II Inlaid Oak Chest on Frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare Charles II period (1660-1685) oak chest on frame with etched mother of pearl and bone inlay, the top with molded edge over alternating narrow and deep drawers flanked a...
Oak, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Holly
Antique Inlaid Moroccan Tall Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Moroccan tall chest handcrafted in walnut featuring a custom glass top with a scalloped front and matching top drawer over four flat front drawers below having blu...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
$14,000Sale Price|43% Off
Commode with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay by Copin
By Copin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful commode with precious marquetry an bronze details in the manner of Jules Leleu work . Located in Brooklyn.
Sycamore
Large Two-Door Commode by Jules Leleu, France, 1939
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Macassar ebony two-door commode with mother of pearl and ebony inlay by Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
Macassar, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
Sumptuous Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Commode
Located in deauville, FR
Top covered with small squares of mother-of-pearl. Shell handles. White paint back and inside.
Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
H 46 in W 21.5 in D 6.5 in
Early 1800 Ladies Perfume, Makeup and Jewelry Table with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Lakewood, NJ
This Incredibly Rare 1800 Ladies Perfume and Makeup Table with Inlaid Amber Stone Design is breathtaking in its quality and rarity. The craftsmanship is obvious from every angle. Ind...
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 36 in W 44 in D 22 in
Large Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers, Ivory color.
Located in Orlando, FL
Syrian style mother-of-pearl dresser or cabinet made in Morocco by a fine Syrian artisan. Color is Ivory (off white). Beautiful inlay throughout. Amazing handcraftsmanship. Definitel...
Unavailable
H 22 in W 22 in D 18 in
Chaumiere de Coquillage Tables shell commode pair by Patine des Caraibes
By Patine des Caraibes
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of mother of pearl 18th century style shell encrusted French commodes chests.
Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
H 36 in W 74 in D 22 in
Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers "from the Glitter" by Kang Myun Sun, 2011
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ed# 5/5+2AP, Mother of Pearl, Black lacquered wood (2011-07)
Unavailable
H 78 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th Century with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Drawer Pulls
Located in Birmingham, AL
Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th Century with Mother of Pearl in the center of the Drawer Pulls. All original hardware. Detailed carving on the skirt all the way around.
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Concord, MA
19th century mahogany miniature chest of drawers, two over three drawers with delicate carved ivory pulls and etched mother-of-pearl escutcheons, on bun feet. Dimensions: 16 x 15.5 ...
Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
H 38.75 in W 55.75 in D 26.25 in
Pair of 18th Century Neapolitan Burl Walnut Parquetry Bombe Serpentine Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique pair of 18th century Neapolitan burl walnut, mother-of-pearl, Parquetry Bombé serpentine commodes, each with a conforming Breccia Fior di Pesco marble top above two long dra...
Antique Syrian Commode with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Astoria, NY
This antique Syrian commode with detailed mother of pearl inlay features a marble top and four drawers: each with two floral drawer pulls.
Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Syrian walnut four-drawer chest with mother-of-pearl inlays. Having graceful foliate inlays across drawer fronts and on top including geometric design at centers. Exhibitin...
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Stunning Encrusted Mother of Pearl Bombay Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1940's bombay commode encrusted with mother of pearl shells. The mirror top has a dark antique finish.
Wood, Glass
Pearl Front Commode in Goatskin and Mother of Pearl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pearl Front Commode covered in highly lacquered goatskin with doors covered in mother of pearl designed by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals
Chest of Drawers with Mother of Pearl Marquetry
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Moroccan four drawer chest fit for a king, crafted in mahogany with a floral inlaid cartouche on the top and sides inside a field of mother of pearl, indigenous hardwoods and bone ma...
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Syrian Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous pair of Middle Eastern Syrian mother-of-pearl inlay nightstands. Handcrafted white small wedding dresser with four drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. ...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Syrian Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous pair of Middle Eastern Syrian mother-of-pearl inlay nightstands. Handcrafted white small wedding dresser with four drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. ...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Syrian wedding chest of drawers. Fabulous Syrian art work, handcrafted wedding dresser with 3 drawers, walnut inlay with mother of pearl, shell and camel bone. Moorish arches and int...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Syrian chest, extensively decorated with mother of pearl inlay, it has 5 drawers and a white marble top. Extensive detail and craftsmanship, an exceptional pi...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Jacobean Oak and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
The rectangular finished top over a dentilled and panelled section over the panelled section over two panelled doors over a blind and a single door, over a long panelled door, raised...
Oak, Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous middle Eastern Syrian artwork, handcrafted white wedding dresser with three drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Is...
Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian White Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous Middle Eastern Syrian art work, handcrafted white wedding dresser with three drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic d...
Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian Marble Top and Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Syrian chest of three drawers dating to the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. The piece's surface is inlaid with geometric, mother of pearl motifs and it features a distinc...
Marble
Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous pair of Middle Eastern Syrian mother of pearl inlay nightstands. Handcrafted wedding dresser with four drawers, wood inlay with mother of pearl, shell and bone. Moorish ar...
Marble
Pair of Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dressers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous pair of Middle Eastern Syrian artwork, handcrafted white wedding dresser with three drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone. Moorish arches and intr...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Chest, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century Middle-Eastern mother of pearl decorates the front of this beautiful five drawer chest. The handles are carved from camel bone and set in a daisy style inl...
Mother-of-Pearl
Syrian Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother of Pearl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Syrian wedding chest of drawers. Fabulous Syrian art work, handcrafted wedding dresser with 3 drawers, walnut inlay with mother of pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arche...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous Middle Eastern Syrian art work, handcrafted white wedding dresser with three drawers, walnut inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone. Moorish arches and intricate ...
Marble
White Syrian Wedding Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous Middle Eastern Syrian art work, handcrafted white wedding dresser with three drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic d...
Mother-of-Pearl
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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