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French Painted Two Drawer Commode
French Painted Two Drawer Commode

French Painted Two Drawer Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 20th century French painted pine bonbe front two drawer commode with good distressed paint

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Italian Two-Drawer Commode
Early 19th Century Italian Two-Drawer Commode

Early 19th Century Italian Two-Drawer Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th to late 18th century. Italian Two-Drawer commode with faux hand-painted top. Profile

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Italian 19th Century Two Drawer Commode
Italian 19th Century Two Drawer Commode

Italian 19th Century Two Drawer Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational large-scale Italian 19th-century two-drawer commode with all original painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander Style Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
Theodore Alexander Style Walnut Two-Drawer Commode

Theodore Alexander Style Walnut Two-Drawer Commode

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Germantown, MD

Theodore Alexander Style Walnut Two-Drawer Commode. Measures 34" in width x 14" in depth x 32" in

Category

Mid-20th Century American George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Fancy John Widdicomb Regency Style Two Drawer Commode
Fancy John Widdicomb Regency Style Two Drawer Commode

Fancy John Widdicomb Regency Style Two Drawer Commode

By John Widdicomb

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant medium sized two drawer commode having magnificent glossy mahogany with curlicue paint and

Category

Early 2000s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jay Spectre Cerused White Oak, Two-Drawer Commode
Jay Spectre Cerused White Oak, Two-Drawer Commode

Jay Spectre Cerused White Oak, Two-Drawer Commode

By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre

Located in Chicago, IL

Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, two-drawer commode in cerused white oak with brushed steel base

Category

Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Two Drawer Commode
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Two Drawer Commode

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Two Drawer Commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant Louis XV period carved walnut two drawer commode with original brass hardware. An easy

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century
Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century

Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a useful Louis XV style mixed-wood two-drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and variegated

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Paul Frankl Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles
Pair of Paul Frankl Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

Pair of Paul Frankl Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

By Paul Frankl

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Paul Frankl Mid-Century Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Venetian Hand Painted and Gilt Figural Pagoda Two Drawer Commode, Circa 1780
Venetian Hand Painted and Gilt Figural Pagoda Two Drawer Commode, Circa 1780

Venetian Hand Painted and Gilt Figural Pagoda Two Drawer Commode, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Venetian hand painted and gilt figural pagoda two-drawer commode with scalloped edge top, gilt

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Louis XVI Style Demi-Lune Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
French Louis XVI Style Demi-Lune Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top

French Louis XVI Style Demi-Lune Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming, French Louis XVI transitional style demi-lune two-drawer commode, with an intricate

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1730s French Period Louis XV Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Bombé Side Panels
1730s French Period Louis XV Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Bombé Side Panels

1730s French Period Louis XV Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Bombé Side Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French period Louis XV walnut two-drawer commode from the first half of the 18th century. Born in

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI 18th Century Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Fluted Accents
French Louis XVI 18th Century Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Fluted Accents

French Louis XVI 18th Century Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Fluted Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI period painted two-drawer commode from the late 18th century, with fluted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Walnut Two Drawer Commode
Louis XV Walnut Two Drawer Commode

Louis XV Walnut Two Drawer Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very attractive mid 18th century Walnut commode. Two large deep drawers that are gliding smoothly

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th-Century Provincial Two-Drawer Commode
18th-Century Provincial Two-Drawer Commode

18th-Century Provincial Two-Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming commode is crafted in light-toned wood and reflects the refined yet approachable

Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Serpentine Rare Two Drawer Commode
French Serpentine Rare Two Drawer Commode

French Serpentine Rare Two Drawer Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A French 19th Century decoratively carved serpentine Walnut two drawer bleached commode with

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

French 1740s Louis XV Two-Drawer Commode with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs
French 1740s Louis XV Two-Drawer Commode with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs

French 1740s Louis XV Two-Drawer Commode with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV period two-drawer commode from the mid-18th century, with carved apron, cabriole

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Inlaid Two Drawer Commode
20th Century Italian Inlaid Two Drawer Commode

20th Century Italian Inlaid Two Drawer Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century Italian two drawer walnut commode. With decorative inlay, on tapering legs. Circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Maple Two-Drawer Commodes
Pair of Mid-Century Maple Two-Drawer Commodes

Pair of Mid-Century Maple Two-Drawer Commodes

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French mid century (1940s) maple two-drawer bedside commodes with parquetry pattern veneer

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode

Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode

Located in Troy, NY

Small Italian (Venice area) Rococo style Serpentine shaped commode, Walnut with thick Radica Veneer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware
Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware

Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassic carved wood raised commode from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Walnut Two Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs
18th Century Italian Walnut Two Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs

18th Century Italian Walnut Two Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut commode from the 18th century with two drawers and tapered legs. Step into the

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 33 in W: 32 1/2 in D: 17 in This exquisite mid-20th century Louis XV-style commode

Category

20th Century Spanish Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Granite, Marble, Bronze

Period Louis XVI Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Gilt Accents
Period Louis XVI Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Gilt Accents

Period Louis XVI Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Gilt Accents

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Period Louis XVI commode, having an ivory-painted finish with gilt accents, two stacked drawers

Category

Antique 1780s European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Two Drawer Commode Hand Painted with Scrollwork and Florals
Venetian Two Drawer Commode Hand Painted with Scrollwork and Florals

Venetian Two Drawer Commode Hand Painted with Scrollwork and Florals

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Venetian commode, ivory-painted background with parcel gilding, having a shaped, molded top over

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Louis XVI 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Inlay
Italian Louis XVI 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Inlay

Italian Louis XVI 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century with two drawers and inlaid banding

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Transitional Two-Drawer Commode with a Breche Marble Top
Louis XVI Transitional Two-Drawer Commode with a Breche Marble Top

Louis XVI Transitional Two-Drawer Commode with a Breche Marble Top

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A period 18th century French two drawer chest with a breche marble top, the oak carcass veneered in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Cherry Two-Drawer Commode Sauteuse from Burgundy
18th Century French Louis XV Cherry Two-Drawer Commode Sauteuse from Burgundy

18th Century French Louis XV Cherry Two-Drawer Commode Sauteuse from Burgundy

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique "Commode Sauteuse" was carved in Burgundy, France circa 1780. Built of solid

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Provincial Style Hand-carved Two-drawer Commodes/Chests
Pair of Louis XV Provincial Style Hand-carved Two-drawer Commodes/Chests

Pair of Louis XV Provincial Style Hand-carved Two-drawer Commodes/Chests

Located in San Francisco, CA

fitted with two drawers over a pierced rocaille-carved apron all raised on scrolled supports; the drawer

Category

1990s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut, Mahogany and Ash Two-Drawer Commode with Marquetry
18th Century Italian Walnut, Mahogany and Ash Two-Drawer Commode with Marquetry

18th Century Italian Walnut, Mahogany and Ash Two-Drawer Commode with Marquetry

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut, mahogany and ash commode from the 18th century with scrollwork marquetry, two

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Mahogany, Walnut

Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840
Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840

Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of Austrian Biedermeier petite commodes from the mid-19th century features exquisite

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

18th Century Two-Drawer French Commode
18th Century Two-Drawer French Commode

18th Century Two-Drawer French Commode

Located in Hudson, NY

Two-drawer commode with thick black stone top and gilt bronze hardware.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Two-Drawer Walnut Commode with Banded Inlay from Provence
French Directoire Two-Drawer Walnut Commode with Banded Inlay from Provence

French Directoire Two-Drawer Walnut Commode with Banded Inlay from Provence

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Provençale Directoire period two-drawer commode with banded inlay from the late 18th

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Original Painted Commode
18th Century Italian Original Painted Commode

18th Century Italian Original Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 18th C Italian original painted two drawer commode 1780

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good sized pair of Italian walnut, two drawer commodes. Circa 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Painted Commode
Italian Painted Commode

Italian Painted Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

An Italian neoclassical style painted two drawer commode raised on square tapering legs with

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Softwood

French Provincial Walnut Commode with Gilt Mounts
French Provincial Walnut Commode with Gilt Mounts

French Provincial Walnut Commode with Gilt Mounts

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Antique French walnut two drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and hardware, carved, curved legs

Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 19thC French Walnut Commode
Early 19thC French Walnut Commode

Early 19thC French Walnut Commode

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1830 Early 19thC French walnut commode - a two drawer commode with hoof feet detail and

Category

Antique 1820s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Serpentine Commode
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Serpentine Commode

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Serpentine Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 19th Century French, Louis XV style, serpentine fronted, two drawer commode. Made in kingwood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Commode
19th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Commode

19th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century bleached walnut Italian inlayed two drawer commode with a lovely pale colour. 1830

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pretty Italian Painted Commode
Pretty Italian Painted Commode

Pretty Italian Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th C Italian two drawer commode with original paint finish and a faux marble top. 1860

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Italian Painted Commode
Late 19th Century Italian Painted Commode

Late 19th Century Italian Painted Commode

Located in Rochester, NY

19th century painted two-drawer commode. Original painted surfaces. Wonderful color and a great

Category

Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Inlaid Commode
19th Century French Inlaid Commode

19th Century French Inlaid Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

French 19th century Marquetry two-drawer commode with a wonderful marble top. Featuring wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Venetian Painted Neoclassical Commodes
Pair of Venetian Painted Neoclassical Commodes

Pair of Venetian Painted Neoclassical Commodes

Located in North Miami, FL

Very fine 19th century Venetian two-drawer commode with keys, the top is faux painted to simulate

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Custom Made Painted Commode
Custom Made Painted Commode

Custom Made Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Custom made two drawer commode, awaiting hardware. Can be made to your chosen colour and dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Red Vernis Martin Chinoiserie Lacquer Commode
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Red Vernis Martin Chinoiserie Lacquer Commode

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Red Vernis Martin Chinoiserie Lacquer Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful mid-18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin red lacquer two drawer commode. Decorated with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Commode with Inlay
19th Century Italian Commode with Inlay

19th Century Italian Commode with Inlay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century Italian Walnut two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top and Fruitwood Inlay of Bird

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage Chinoiserie Commode With Marble Top
Vintage Chinoiserie Commode With Marble Top

Vintage Chinoiserie Commode With Marble Top

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A bombe form two-drawer commode with shaped front and sides, the drawer fronts decorated with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze
Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze

Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

Early French 1920s hand-painted two-drawer commode with Marble Top. The drawers have brass pulls

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Italian Neoclassical wooden two-drawer commodes made in the 19th Century with polychrome

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode
Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode

Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode

Located in Westwood, NJ

hand-painted two drawer commode has a simple modern look and roots in Northern Italy in the 19th

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Painted Commode Stamped Jansen
French Louis XVI Style Painted Commode Stamped Jansen

French Louis XVI Style Painted Commode Stamped Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

A very unique two-drawer commode, circa 1940s, thoroughly creme peinte and parcel gilded, the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Stainwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Stainwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Stainwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French 19th-20th century Louis XV style blonde-stainwood and gilt bronze-mounted two-drawer

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bombe Fronted Louis XVI Style Commode
19th Century French Bombe Fronted Louis XVI Style Commode

19th Century French Bombe Fronted Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style Bombe fronted two-drawer commode, having

Category

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

Materials

Marble

19th Century Regency Style Kingwood and Tulipwood and Ormolu Mounted Commode
19th Century Regency Style Kingwood and Tulipwood and Ormolu Mounted Commode

19th Century Regency Style Kingwood and Tulipwood and Ormolu Mounted Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-mounted two-drawer commode with marble top, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 34 1/4 inches (87 cm

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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Two Drawer Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal two drawer commode for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every two drawer commode was constructed with great care. Find 352 options for an antique or vintage two drawer commode now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a two drawer commode — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A two drawer commode made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one two drawer commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sarreid Ltd., Baker Furniture Company and Henredon produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Two Drawer Commode?

Prices for a two drawer commode start at $495 and top out at $78,000 with the average selling for $4,322.

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.

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