Skip to main content

Continental Chest Of Drawers

to
14
239
59
297
3
1
21
17
12
10
8
8
7
4
3
2
1
1
1
62
181
54
4
16
13
1
4
5
2
7
215
71
70
48
37
199
46
21
20
15
301
301
301
1
1
Sort By
Striking 18th Century Continental Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Louis XVI Continental three-drawer chest on straight, tapered legs, adorned with
Category

Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century Walnut Continental Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine 18th century walnut chest of drawers. Serpentine front and sides. This piece has obvious
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Fine Pair of 19th Century Continental Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A very fine pair continental chests each with a beveled and rounded front molding showcasing three
Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Continental Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Empire walnut and beechwood chest of drawers, circa 1825.
Category

Antique 1820s European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Continental Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental neoclassical fruitwood chest of drawers with burl ash panels, circa 1835. The ends are
Category

Antique 1830s European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Continental Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
18th century painted Louis XVI Commode comprised of three drawers on angled tapered legs, drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Pine

Continental Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful 19th Century 3-drawer chest with exceptional crotch graining.....a great nightstand scale...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Continental Burl Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental burl elm 3 drawer chest of drawers, 19th century. With a serpentine shaped over hanging
Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Decorative Continental painted chest of drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Louis XVI style three-drawer chest in solid oak with refurbished two-toned blue/grey paint and
Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Continental Louis XV Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Louis XV walnut and burl walnut two-drawer chest of drawers, late 18th century.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Continental Directoire Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Directoire fruit wood two-drawer chest of drawers, early 19th century. The brass
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Directoire Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

18th Century Continental Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Continental Baroque Chest of Drawers. Unique inlay and design with drawers that
Category

Antique 1770s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century continental walnut chest of drawers, the top inlaid with
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Continental Biedermeier Cube Parquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental (probably German) Biedermeier cube parquetry chest of drawers with pull out writing
Category

Antique 1830s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. Continental Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century painted chest of drawers with brass original lion hardware throughout. The chest sits
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Sleek Pair of Continental Empire Chests of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of mahogany veneer chest comprised of three drawers finishing on high straight tapered
Category

Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Continental burl walnut chest of drawers, 19th century
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental walnut and burl walnut chest of drawers, 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Continental European Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Beidermeir Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers, having four
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Continental Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style olive wood chest of drawers, late 19th century. With fine quality burl
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large early 19th century Continental Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
early 19th century Biedermeier three drawer chest finishing on flared feet and adorned with a lion
Category

Antique 19th Century Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

An 18th Century Continental Walnut Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An exceptional 18th century continental walnut serpentine commode. Featuring three long drawers
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Continental Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Inlay
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Russian or Swedish Louis XVI mahogany chest of drawers with brass inlay, circa 1800. Having a
Category

Antique Early 1800s European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Continental Mahogany Satinwood Parquetry Miniature Chest of Drawers circa 1740
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative little chest of drawers, over 270 years old with a lovely timber patina throughout. These were
Category

Antique 1740s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Provincial 18th Century circa 1740 Continental Stained Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers An extremely decorative and well made piece. These drawers have survived over 280
Category

Antique 1740s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Continental Style Chests
Located in Norwalk, CT
A matched pair of French-style chesst with traditional Continental painted finish. Each chest has
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Superb Early 19th Century Continental Inlaid Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Commode we believe from southern Germany or northern Italy, circa 1820. Good three-drawer chest in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Continental Mahogany Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful 19th century Continental pair of two-drawer chests on high tapered legs in mahogany
Category

Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Continental Haberdashery Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderfully presented bank of haberdashery drawers in limed oak with a generous thick plank top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Continental Painted Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Continental painted chest with four drawers, each with hand painted and finely
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Continental Painted Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
The continental painted chest with 12 drawers, each with geometric sections panels painted and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Country Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

Continental Painted Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Continental Chest Painted In The Swedish Style
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Painted Continental Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Four Drawer Chest Painted In An Antique Finish
Category

Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Continental Commodes / Bedside Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of Continental painted serpentine commodes/ bedside chests, 1950 Dimensions 40 inches
Category

20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Continental Black Lacquered Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Fabulous pair of Biedermeier style two drawer chests on straight tapered legs with bone inlayed
Category

20th Century German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage Continental Industrial Drawers
Located in London, GB
Industrial drawers from the Netherlands, circa 1940s.  Great patina and look. The top and sides
Category

Vintage 1940s Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Continental Neoclassical Chests, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Neoclassical mahogany chests with inset green marble tops, each has two (2) small drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of continental 19th century Biedermeier chests. The four-drawer chests are raised
Category

Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Charming Continental Painted Chest
Located in Westport, CT
19th century Neoclassic painted chest of three drawers with brass pulls and finishing on splayed
Category

Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Continental Neoclassical Mahogany Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Superior quality late 19th-early 20th century neoclassical style flame mahogany chest. The black
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Granite, Brass

Handsome pair of Continental chests in mahogany
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of 19th century Biedermeier mahogany chests shown with wonderful bookmatched veneer pattern
Category

Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Neoclassical Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
A Continental Neoclassical walnut chest of three drawers having reeded columns and ring pulls.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

Painted Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great paint with a marvelous patina makes this Continental chest of three drawers a great accent
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Fine Continental Bronze Mount Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A quality continental chest in very good condition with excellent proportions, all wood
Category

20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Continental Miniature Bombe Chest/Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walnut Miniature Commode/Chest of Drawers with Burl Walnut inlay on the drawer front and top of the
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine Pair of Smaller 19th Century Continental Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Continental three drawer chests finishing on straight tapered legs with book matched walnut
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
A large 19th century continental painted chest of drawers.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Empire flame mahogany chest of drawers with marble top and gilt bronze mounts, 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Continental Inlaid Bedside Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 2 drawer 19th century continental inlaid bedside chest. At 31.5” high, it would be
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Continental Diminutive Painted Marble Top Chest.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Continental Diminutive Painted Chest. Gray veined marble top with canted corners, resting on the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Continental Diminutive Painted Marble-Top Chest
Located in Buchanan, MI
Continental diminutive painted chest. Gray veined marble top with canted corners, resting on the
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Continental Serpentine Chest With Inlaid Veneer
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Three-drawer Continental chest with a serpentine front and shaped apron, featuring warm-toned
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
Beautiful little early 19th century continental Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1830. Of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Continental Marble-Top Commode or Chests
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th century continental marble-top commodes or chests. This is a simply fantastic find. An
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Continental Pine Chest with Poly-Chrome Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
A three-drawer Continental pine chest with poly-chrome floral decoration. Possibly Norwegian.
Category

Antique 19th Century Norwegian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of late 19th century Continental Directoire Style Painted chests
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Neoclassical painted two-drawer chests with overall creme coloring and muddy green and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Continental Baroque Style Tall Chest or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded corners above a conforming case housing 4 drawers, the top
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Continental Burled Walnut Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful 19th century Continental burled walnut chest of drawers. The dresser features stunning
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Continental Chest Of Drawers", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Continental Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of continental chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct continental chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Continental chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Continental chest of drawers bearing Neoclassical or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Karges Furniture produced beautiful continental chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Continental Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $625 on the low end and $29,800 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 Continental Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

Read More

37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.