19th Century Russian Neoclassical Bow Front Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Bow Front Commode. This fine flame mahogany bronze mounted
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Bow Front Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Bow Front Commode. This fine flame mahogany bronze mounted
Painted French Louis XVI Style Bow Front Commode
Located in Houston, US
This is a beautiful French Provincial Louis XVI style painted bow front commode. The piece is hand
Brass
18th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Bow Front Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 18th century German Biedermeier walnut bow front commode. Very fine finish and
Walnut
Danish Louis XVI Mahogany Bow-Front Commode, circa 1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Danish Louis XVI mahogany bow-front commode, circa 1790, the rectangular top with a bow front
Sold|$12,500
c.1780 French Louis XV Oak Bow-Front Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
18th century French Oak Louis XV commode with six wonderful carved bowfront, hand-dovetailed drawers (3 over 3 configuration) and all its original hardware. This amazing piece of fin...
Oak
French 19th Century Painted Chinoiserie Bow-Fronted Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century painted chinoiserie bow-fronted three-drawer commode.
Metal
Sold|$8,685 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style Burled Walnut Italian Bow-Front Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair of neoclassical style burled walnut Italian commodes with bow-fronts, 2 small drawers and
Walnut, Burl
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Bow Front Commode with Contrasting Banded Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid 19th century birch Biedermeier bowfront chest of four drawers featuring a rectangular top
Wood, Birch
Antique George III Hepplewhite Bow Front Dressing Table Circa Early 1800s
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique George III era Hepplewhite bow front dressing table, ca. 1810,. Mahogany with
Brass
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top & Bow-Front Commode Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top & Bow-Front Commode with Paneled Sides and Doors Circa 1890
Marble
English 1840s Black and Polychrome Chinoiserie Bow-Front Two-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black chinoiserie bow-front two-drawer commode from the mid-19th century, with
Wood
18th C. French Oak Bow-Fronted Louis XV 3 over 3 Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding late 18th century French oak Louis XV commode with six wonderfully carved bow-fronted
Oak
Sold|$2,600
English Bow Front Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine dovetailed construction two drawers miniature chest made of walnut with inlay retaining its
c.1870 English Mahogany Bow Front Gentleman's Chest
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Extraordinary English mahogany banded bow front 2 over 3 gentleman's chest with superbly hand
Mahogany
18th century Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare very large size English bow front mahogany antique chest on chest dates from the 1790
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
around the 1920s-1930s period. This chest is bow fronted, with grooved canted corners and sits on bold
Mahogany
Pair Biedermeier chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier period bow front cherry four drawer chests with square and tapered legs
Antique Small Georgian Style Bow Front Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique small Georgian style bow front burr walnut chest on chest having a very attractive burr
Walnut
Sold|$1,875
Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The gentle bow front of this 4-drawer chest adds to the simple grace of the piece. It has been
Wood
Antique Hepplewhite Bow Front Mahogany English Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century Hepplewhite bow front mahogany English chest of drawers dresser. Listing
Brass
Sold|$1,182
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small antique Edwardian bow fronted mahogany chest of drawers in very good condition and dating to
Mahogany
Sold|$1,738
Antique Burr Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in London, GB
This antique burr walnut bow fronted cabinet on chest is a very useful item of furniture. It would
Walnut
Sold|$6,814
A Sheraton Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A finely figures bow fronted Sheraton period chest of four graduated drawers raised on splayed legs
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Flame Mahogany Marquetry Chest
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique early Edwardian flame mahogany bow fronted marquetry chest, circa 1910
Boxwood, Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century English Regency Flame Mahogany Veneered Bow Front Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers
Brass
English Regency Bow Front Mahogany & Satinwood Ebonized Miniature Chest, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency bow front mahogany and Satinwood ebonized miniature chest with five graduated
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very attractive bow fronted mahogany and inlay chest of drawers dating from the Regency period
Brass
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Bowfront Chest with Splay Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sheraton mahogany and satinwood chest with bow front, four (4) drawers, and splayed feet, England
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Miniature English Mahogany Bow Front Hepplewhite Chest - Circa 1820's
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Antique Miniature Commode. English, Mahogany, Bow Front, circa 1820's in a Hepplewhite Style. 14.5
Mahogany
English Early-19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome English bow-front figured mahogany chest of two short over three long graduated drawers
Mahogany
Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
is gently distressed, complimenting the slight curves of the bow front. Made of pine, this chest of
Brass
Pair of Stunning Flamed Hardwood Georgian Style Chests of Drawers Serving Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of sublime flamed mahogany bow fronted Georgian
Hardwood
Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Ornate Carved Server or Commode, circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional newly restored Chippendale style ornate carved flame mahogany bow front buffet
Brass
Emilia Romagna, Walnut and Fruitwood Inlaid Canted Commode, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top having a molded edge and a straight line bow shaped front, the chest initially
19th Century French Louis XVI Demilune Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
shaped like a half circle with a bow front and sides. The walnut chest has beautiful marquetry, four
Marble, Bronze
Edwardian Hand Painted Cabinet on Chest of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
. The base is a bow fronted 2-drawer chest of drawers set on long slender tapering legs. The cabinet
English Sheraton Inlaid & Ebonized Flame Mahogany & Burl Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English Sheraton flame mahogany bow front four-drawer chest features burl inset reserves
Bronze
Sold|$5,354
George III Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III bow-front chest in figured mahogany with box wood and ebony stringing; original
Mahogany
Sold|$1,295
Sheraton Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice American Sheraton Mahogany bow front chest 1820-30. Four graduated drawers working
Mahogany
Sold|$2,495
19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bow front chest of drawers made from mahogany. The top is made from a single
Mahogany
Sold|$5,006
Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine George III bow-fronted chest, of particularly good quality, colour and originality. The
Brass
Large English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Locust Valley, NY
English mahogany, large bow front chest of drawers.
Mahogany
Sold|$2,900
Pair of Petite Georgian Bow Front Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of early 20th century American petite bow front chests in the Georgian style and made of flame
Brass
Sold|$2,836
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the shaped top above four oak lined
Mahogany
Sold|$1,738
Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Mahogany 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful late Georgian bow fronted chest in mahogany Circa 1820 on this clean bit of English
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers 5 drawer chest with graduated drawers, bracket feet
Mahogany
Sold|$3,295
19th Century Brass Banded Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bow front chest of drawers made from mahogany with a beveled edge around the
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine and generously proportioned antique Federal bow front chest of flame mahogany with string
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1810. With a single board top, 3 flame
Brass
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century flame mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers of good proportions, having a nice
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest from England. The top is made from a single piece of wood
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine antique Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The bow front top with figured
Wood
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1810. With a D shaped top and conforming case
Brass
English Bow Front Chest of Flame Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany from the 19th century - featuring a bowed
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. The chest features a wonderfully
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1800. With a D shaped single board top, two
Brass
19th Century Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Handsome American made 19th century English Hepplewhite Bow Front chest of drawers. Two over three
Mahogany, Oak
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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