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18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional 18th century Swedish chest with beautifully carved serpentine drawer fronts with
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Serpentine, Northern Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional, three-drawer, serpentine, commode veneered with pear, olive and fruit woods featuring
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Olive, Walnut

Serpentine, Northern Italian Commode
Serpentine, Northern Italian Commode
$16,750 Sale Price
50% Off
George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1760. The angles with a blind gothic fretwork
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Style Venetian Serpentine Commode/ Chest Of Drawers, IT ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Eyecatching 18th century style gilt Venetian serpentine commode/ chest of drawers from the era
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Painted French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Handsome 18th Century French serpentine front commode. With carved details on the drawers and
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George III Satinwood Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780. Cross-banded in tulipwood, the drawers
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
serpentine chest of drawers, showcasing elegant proportions and classic 18th-century craftsmanship. The
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th C. Serpentine Marquetry Side Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
, from the 18th century. This antique commode from Italy features beautiful banding and inlay details set
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine 18 Century French Serpentine Commode in Elm
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful starting 18 century commode in elm with 3 drawers This fine Louis XIV commode has
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Antique 18th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany serpentine Chest.
Located in London, GB
A fine late 18th Century Hepplewhite period figured mahogany serpentine Chest having book-matched
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique, painted three-drawer commode has a wonderful serpentine front, accented by angular
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Commode, Provence, France, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV Period Serpentine Commode in Walnut with two sliding drawers featuring gilt-bronze
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Serpentine, Bronze

18th Century French Provençal Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A lovely 18th Century French, serpentine fronted walnut commode. Comprising of two drawers with
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Curvy Serpentine Chest with Exceptional Marquetry and Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian serpentine commode with exquisite marquetry and inlay designs from the 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare 18th-century serpentine chest of drawers was crafted in the style of the iconic Thomas
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Georgian 18th Century Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Having Superbly
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Mahogany Three-Drawer, Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany three-drawer chest from the 18th century with serpentine front, aged
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th c. French Walnut 3 drawer Serpentine Commode with brass hardware.
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Antique 18th Century French Dressers

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Brass

Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period rococo serpentine chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Carrying Handles
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century flame figured mahogany canted cornered serpentine chest, satinwood
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Continental Commode With Marble Top
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century Continental commode featuring a serpentine front and richly molded drawer fronts
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18thC Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Serpentine Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1725 18thC Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Serpentine Commode sku 1781 Provenance: Property
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Italian Venetian Serpentine Olivewood Bronze Mounted 4 Drawer Commode / Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) olive wood chest with a serpentine front and shaped top, containing
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Antique English 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest Circa 1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 18th century mahogany serpentine chest, circa 1780.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large Louis XV Serpentine Shape Period Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
upon request . No working key , light wear . Mid 18th century.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish period Rococo Serpentine chest of three drawers. This antique commode from
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Superb 18th Century London Made Serpentine Chest stamped Edwards Roberts
By Edward Roberts
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredibly handsome 18th century mahogany and maple serpentine chest later retailed by renown
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Maple

18th Century Carved Ash Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious deeply carved chest of drawers from the Netherlands, late 18th century of Ash and Oak
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine knee-hole chest, having crossbanded
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine Knee-hole chest, having cross-banded
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th-Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Bedside Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany serpentine bedside chest with molded top, canted and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
"Continental Maltese (18th Century) rosewood chest / commode with decorative brass inlay having 3
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Antique 18th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Superb quality 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, the lovely figured and
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine 18th Century Polychrome-Painted Serpentine Bombe Commode, originating in Italy during the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Antique 18th Century Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George lII 18th Century quality figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers having a
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique 18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers having an
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Other

18th Century Painted Blue Italian Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
An 18th century Italian commode with serpentine front and shaped sides, having two large drawers
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Antique 1750s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century George III Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a mellow late 18th century George III walnut serpentine chest of drawers with rosewood
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality parquetry inlaid serpentine shaped marble top commode chest having a
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Other

18th Century, Antique Serpentine Front Danish Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Odense, DK
A quietly noble 18th-century Danish Baroque chest of drawers, crafted in warm walnut and shaped by
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Henry Hill Of Marlborough George III Serpentine Mahogany Commode
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine George III Serpentine Mahogany Commode, Firmly Attributed to Henry Hill of Marlborough with
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers circa 1760. Fine quality serpentine
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th-early 19th Century Petite Serpentine Georgian Mahogany Dressing Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little late 18th-early 19th century petite serpentine Georgian mahogany dressing chest. This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) serpentine shaped front commode with raised panel sides
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Irish George III period serpentine fronted chest of drawers. This gentleman’s
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Antique 1780s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Serpentine Dressing Commode w/ Fitted Leather Writing Slide
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Gillows, George III English mahogany serpentine dressing commode with shaped top surmounting
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Period Serpentine Commode in Walnut, France ca. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Walnut Commode of serpentine form. Originating in the Provence region of France, and dating
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

George III Mahogany, Kingwood, and Satinwood Serpentine Commode, circa 1785
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine circa 1785 English George III period Hepplewhite style three-drawer commode of serpentine
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Marquetry Top Chest with Two Drawers and Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian 18th century chest features an exquisite top adorned with a diamond pattern veneer
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
inches: Height 38.6 x width 46.1 x depth 24.4 Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century Furniture
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Serpentine 4-Drawer Walnut Veneer Commode from Southern Germany, C. 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
two bun feet in the front and two block feet in the back, our serpentine commode from Southern Germany
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Late 18th Century Baroque Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful serpentine fronted three drawer oak chest finishing on bun feet and adorned with
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Serpentine, Brass

Early American Serpentine Chest, possibly Southern
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 18th century serpentine 3 drawer chest with quarter columns, original trunnel nails and
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Antique Early 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Poplar, Pine

George II Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
George II serpentine chest of drawers. This Georgian chest of drawers is made from a beautiful
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Provincial Carved Oak Commode
Located in Vista, CA
A French provincial carved oak commode, 18th century, serpentine top, the blocked case with three
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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18th Century Serpentine Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century serpentine commode available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every 18th century serpentine commode was constructed with great care. There are 721 variations of the antique or vintage 18th century serpentine commode you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th century serpentine commode — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each 18th century serpentine commode bearing Georgian, louis xv or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 18th century serpentine commode has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfonso Marina, Thomas Chippendale and Gillows of Lancaster London are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Serpentine Commode?

The average selling price for a 18th century serpentine commode at 1stDibs is $7,909, while they’re typically $316 on the low end and $625,725 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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.

Questions About 18th Century Serpentine Commode
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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