19th Century FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS mahogany and fruit wood with geometric macheterie. Box with
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
19th Century FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS mahogany and fruit wood with geometric macheterie. Box with
Wood
19th Century French Chest Bath Vanity
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century French chest of drawers with ornate brass pulls feels fresh and functional again
Marble
$5,916Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, Antique Charm
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant 19th-century French chest of drawers combines practicality with antique charm. Crafted
Wood
19th Century French Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a beautiful little French chest! For a small piece this chest carries itself well. It
Hardwood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak chest of drawers from France with a beveled edge around the top, following down to
Oak
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in the South West of France, this unique chest of drawers was made in poplarwood and
Twig, Poplar
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Love the red faded paint on this French ash and poplarwood chest of drawers, in very good condition
Poplar, Ash
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job with veneer
Marble
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a nice looking late 19 century French chest. especially like the recessed appearance
Wood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful French chest of drawers, dating to the mid 1800s. The mahogany wood has soft
Wood
2 Drawer Mahogany 19th Century French Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome two drawer chest. The marble is a nice touch.
Marble
Late 19th Century French Chest with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
French chest of drawers with faux marble top. Hand-carved detail with raised moulding on drawer
Wood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A large French chest of drawers Louis XVI style, in walnut wood. The chest of drawers is of a
Bronze
Primitive Travail Populaire Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century French chest that doubles as a versatile bench. Adorned with intricate detailing and
Wood
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered. Louis Philippe style, with grey
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Chest With Marble
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French chest of drawers with white marble top! The wood is a
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This Louis Philippe commode is a classic 19th-century French chest of drawers, known for its clean
Bronze
French rustic chest of drawers in solid oak with 3 drawers, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chest of drawers / oak / Rustic / Mid-century / French A mid 19th century French
Oak
19th Century French Painted Wood Chest with Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood, raised two-drawer chest from the 19th century. This antique chest from
Wood, Paint
French Side Chest w/Orig. Black Marble & Brass Accents, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French three-drawer side chest with original marble top from the 19th century. This antique end
Wood
Early 19th C. French 3-Drawer Chest with Beautifully Carved Swags & Garlands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wood chest of three drawers from the early 19th century. This antique commode from
Wood
19th C. French Walnut Commode with Clean Lines & Elaborate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French cleanly-designed, rich walnut wood, chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique
Brass
A French Pine Chest of Drawers with Painted Top, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 19th-century French chest of drawers combines rustic simplicity with elegant presence. Crafted
Pine
1880s French Wood Patinated Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
1880s French Wood Patinated Chest of Drawers With Marble Top. This late 19th-century French chest
Marble
Handsome French Neoclassical Raised Commode w/Two-Tone Finish, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer chest from the 19th century. This antique chest
Wood
19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
areas, and is accented with the brass hardware and trimmings. This 19th century French chest-of-drawers
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers or Console Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century French chest of drawers or console table crafted in oak. The piece features two
Brass
French Provincial Dresser with Mirror in Distressed Rococo Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming 19th century French chest of drawers with attached mirror, crafted in a French
Wood, Paint
French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period chest with its original marble top from the early 19th century. This
Marble
Rustic Rural Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century rustic wooden chest exudes rustic charm with its timeworn patina and sturdy
Wood
Rural Primitive Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century rural primitive chest that features a weathered patina that reflects its age and
Wood
19th Century French Painted Commode Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite 19th century French Painted Chest Commode. Features black and gray marble top, four
Wood
Pair of French 19 th century night stands/cabinets marble top
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of kidney shaped table/cabinets are made of fine burr walnut with Lovely floral and foliate designs in a basket. They have porcelain plaques In a wedgewood type design. The...
Walnut
French Neo‑Renaissance Oak Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A richly carved expression of 19th‑century French historicism, this neo‑Renaissance oak blanket
Oak
19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century French marble top chest with canter corners, shaped marble top and French
Marble
Baker’s Dough Chest (“Pétrin”), France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large baker’s dough chest crafted from solid walnut, featuring a trapezoidal storage compartment
Walnut
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th century marble-topped mahogany chest of drawers with applied bronze decoration on
Marble
19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Provincial oak chest of drawers showcases the graceful curves and refined
Oak
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Patinated Wood Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Patinated Wood Chest of Drawers is a beautiful example of rustic
Wood
Late 19th Century French Single Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century single chest of drawers with a banded top which has a beveled and carved
Oak
Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A small 19th century French studded and cloth-bound chest. Covered in the original green and white
Pine
19th Century French Studded Leather Dome Top Chest
Located in Southampton, GB
possesions when travelling in France and Spain in the 1700's through to the late 19th century . This would
Brass
French 19 th walnut commode with interior drawers, blush marble top
Located in Houston, TX
The beautiful marquetry work on this Commode makes It exceptional. The foliate Scrollwork adds depth and intricate interest. Two doors open to the interior to two Large drawers for ...
Marble
19th Century French Painted Chest on Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Attractive yet practical 19th Century French painted chest on stand. This elegant piece has plenty
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful chest of drawers. This is an amazing antique piece made of fruitwood. It has a classic
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest. This stunning French Louis XV style ebonized
Bronze
French Provincial Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming 19th-century French Provincial chest of drawers, crafted from solid wood and retaining a
Brass
19th century French Louis Phillipe chest with book matched mahogany
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French Louis Phillipe period chest of drawers with book matched mahogany drawers
Mahogany
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Buffet Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated buffet chest. The buffet is raised by
Wood
$721Sale Price|75% Off
19th century blanket chest
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
locks2. In the 16th century, people favored lighter portable chests, replacing solid wood with panel
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers. This beautifully shaped chest embodies the
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers
Walnut
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous full sized 19th century French faux bamboo 4 drawer chest with original black marble top
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important French mid-19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood and Kingwood two drawer chest. The
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Empire Solid Walnut Chest / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
19th Century French Empire Commode from France. Made of walnut, the wood has been finished with a
Bronze
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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