42 Wide Commode
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
1990s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Pine
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Jars
Porcelain
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century Danish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
1990s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Pine, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Granite, Brass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique 1880s Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1810s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sapele Wood
Antique 1870s Swedish Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Pine, Burl
Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests...
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Bamboo, Leather
Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Walnut
Antique 1840s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1840s English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of...
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
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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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