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
Antique Chest of Drawers Victorian Walnut 19th Century Continental Dresser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique continental Victorian walnut chest of drawers rectangular stepped top over four long
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Continental Biedermeier Period Small Mahogany Sewing Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
Continental Biedermeier period small mahogany sewing chest of four drawers with side columns and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood
Continental Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
White painted Continental three drawer chest
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$2,400
19th Century Continental Blue Painted Pine Chest of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
a moulded cornice top above an arrangement of three long oak lined drawers, having later primitive
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Continental Bombe Chest
Located in Chamblee, GA
This exquisite 19th c. walnut and rosewood chest with a serpentine top has 3 drawers with bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$8,500
Small Continental Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
small three drawer chest in ash
leather escutcheons
working key & locks
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$1,450
Continental Walnut Dressing Chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
A fine quality continental walnut dressing chest with large swing mirror. Bevel edge plate and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Continental Painted Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is a good large-sized chest, typically continental style, carved sides, original escutcheons
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bombe Continental Walnut Chest
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine Walnut double bombe chest in the Louis XVth style. Great patina. Satinwood stringing. Brass
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Painted Continental Chest
Located in Norwalk, CT
Diminutive Classically painted convex three drawer chest.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th century continental walnut chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
18th century continental walnut chest recently acquired from a great Michael Taylor commission
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Continental Burl Walnut Serpentine Chest
Located in Roswell, GA
Continental Burl Walnut Serpentine Chest with bun feet and bullring hardware. 4 Operational
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Continental Walnut Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century continental walnut chest.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Continental Miniature Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
19th century continental oak serpentine fronted miniature bombe commode, standing on a French
Category
Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Large Brass Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
A tall continental brass bound mahogany chest of 6 drawers, with oak linings and original brass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of continental chests with aged paint finish
Located in Stamford, CT
A matched pair of French-style chests with an aged paint finish. Classic solid brass pulls and
Category
Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4696, 19th century, Continental figured walnut chest of drawers of narrow proportions, having
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Continental Three Drawer Pine Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this pine chest has a shallow serpentine shape on the front and sides. The top patina
Category
Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Continental Style Oak Bedside Chests Larck Set of Three
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A pair of Continental style oak bedside chests made by Larck, of recent manufacture.
The chest
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Small Late 19th Century Continental Serpentine Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A late 19th century small continental serpentine chest. Having a solid mahogany serpentine top
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Two-Drawer Small Continental Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century two-drawer small Continental chest.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Continental Four-Drawer Mahogany Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century continental four drawer mahogany chest.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tall Continental Figured Mahogany Six Drawer Chest
Located in Hadlow Down, East Sussex
A restrained 19th century figured mahogany chest of six long drawers on original feet with elegant
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Unusual Continental Country Chest With Marble Top
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly unusual early chest in oak with marble top.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Tall Continental Bamboo Chest in the Oriental Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall Bamboo Chest in the Asian Style with 4 Decorated Drawers & Inlaid Top. The bamboo rail & the
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Continental Burled Wood Chest with Ebonized Escutcheons
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century continental burled wood chest with ebonized escutcheons
Great lines.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanned Bow Front Chest of Drawers. Dutch, Mid 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
# W014 - Continental bowed fronted japanned chest of drawers fitted with three drawers flanked by
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Pair of Continental Painted Comodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Painted and decorated 2-drawer comodes with a chinoiserie motif
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Painted Continental Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of painted and decorated continental commodes with a painted urn motif.
Category
20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Continental Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Elegant Pair of Continental Walnut Commodes with Inlay.
Category
20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Ebony, Boxwood
$22,500
Continental parquetry commode.
Located in Hudson, NY
Continental parquetry commode. Walnut 18th Century
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Continental Parquetry Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
Continental parquetry commode with brass pulls and original locks.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Continental Mahogany Commode
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Continental two-drawer mahogany commode on square tapering legs,
circa 1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Continental marquetry commode.
Located in Hudson, NY
Continental marquetry commode original marble top and hardware. 19th Century, Wannamaker Estate.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Continental Mahogany Commode
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Continental mahogany commode with unusual brass inlaid decoration and mouldings to the feet and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Pair of Continental Painted and Decorated Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of Continental Painted and Decorated Two Drawer Commodes.
Keys for each Drawer.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19thc Pair Of Continental Commodes, Inset Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC PAIR OF CONTINENTAL COMMODES, INSET MARBLE TOPS
AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair Of 20thc Elegant Continental Inlaid Kingswood Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF 20thC ELEGANT CONTINENTAL INLAID KINGSWOOD COMMODES,WITH MARQUETRY
AN ATLANTA
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Continental Painted Blue commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of Continental Painted and Decorated Blue commodes
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Continental Painted Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of Continental Italianesque Painted Two Drawer Commodes.
Category
20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair Continental Painted Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of Painted and Decorated Continental Two Drawer Commodes.
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair Continental Bedside Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair Continental Painted Commodes
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century White Lacquered Continental Commodes
Located in New York, NY
These early 20th century white lacquered continental commodes are fabulous for modern or
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
continental painted oak buffet
Located in Culver City, CA
oak buffet with some traces of paint.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Continental Base and Mirror
Located in Port Chester, NY
A great visual, very colorful. Good medium-sized 2 piece unit.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Continental Fruitwood Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A neoclassical style diminuitive two drawer commode.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century Continental Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality and with a lovely color, 18th century continental walnut commode with four drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Continental Painted Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Three Drawer Continental Painted Commode.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Continental Neoclassical Commode
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Second Quarter 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Walnut Commode
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19thC CONTINENTAL INLAID SERPENTINE COMMODE
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC CONTINENTAL INLAID SERPENTINE COMMODE
AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
WE
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Large Mahogany Bombe Commode, Continental
Located in Providence, RI
This commode has an extremely well-developed serpentine (or bombe) shape not only in the front, but also developed along its sides. It is a beautifully sculptured early piece of monu...
Category
Antique 1720s European Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany Continental Serpentine Antique Bedside Cabinet
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany Continental serpentine antique bedside cabinet. Having a raised galleried back with an
Category
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 19th Century Continental Fruitwood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century continental fruitwood commode.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Faux Marble Continental Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century faux marble-top Continental commode.
Hand-painted.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
continental cut-corner three drawer commode
Located in Culver City, CA
a northern continental painted three drawer commode. hardware replaced.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Continental Marquetry Commode
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Late 19th century Continental marquetry commode. The top and front inlaid with flowers. On very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Continental Inlaid Commode with Parrot Motif
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
About as nice a continental , probably German , two drawer commode as we have had. Veneered and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
- 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, 2022A 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, 2021A 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, 2024To 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, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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, 2021A 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, 2021Dressers 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, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2024The 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.
More Ways To Browse
Black Bombe Commode
Bombe Chest Black
Butlers Chest Desk
Painted Demilune Chest
Chest With Writing Slide
Rogue Marble
Small Marble Top Chest
Black Biedermeier Chest
Miniature Bombe Chest
Continental Furniture Co
Continental Furniture Company Pieces
Slatted Chest Of Drawers
Antique Desk With 8 Drawers
Antique Shaving Brushes
Antique Sherry Decanter And Glasses
Antique Silver C 1700
Antique Silver Music Box
Antique Silver Teapot With Ivory Handle