Pair Of English Commodes
Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1890s Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...
Cedar
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
2010s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1830s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm, Walnut
Antique Mid-17th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Brass
Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Mirror, Pine, Lacquer
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ironstone, Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s English George III End Tables
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Night Stands
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century English Candlesticks
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps
Tôle
Antique 1780s English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Tulipwood, Sycamore, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century British Adam Style Paintings
Paper
Antique 1810s English Regency Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Mounted Objects
Silver
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1890s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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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