18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Italian drawers, white marble top. Parquetry inlay.
18th Century Italian Other Antique Commode Cabinet
Marble
18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Italian drawers, white marble top. Parquetry inlay.
Marble
18th Century Louis XV Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
An exquisite French Louis XVI period commode, featuring a deeply textured, rustic painted finish. Comprising three long, gently curved drawers, the front is adorned with classic swab...
Walnut
18th Century Louis XV Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
An elegant French Louis XV period commode, crafted in rich, warm walnut with a beautiful natural grain and deep patina. Featuring a subtle serpentine frontage, it features two deep d...
Brass
Antique Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Louis XV style commode with bronze mounts. The commode with cross-banding having mitered corners, serpentine front, recessed side panels, straight back legs and bronze mounts...
Bronze
$12,977 / item
George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1760. The angles with a blind gothic fretwork. Handles original.
Mahogany
18th Century German Neoclassical Walnut Commode
Located in Rochester, NY
German neoclassical two-drawer walnut veneered commode. Good old finish with rich color, circa 1790. Original hand forged locks. Drawers slide nicely. # collection collect...
Wood, Walnut
$2,160 / item
Antique Country Style English Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charming and useful, this lovely rustic country style 3 wide drawer chest dates to the 19th century. The wood has been white washed to give it added interest and is accented perfectl...
Oak
Louis Philippe Marble-Top Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis Philippe period commode featuring a dark marble top over a case of matched veneer drawers with rounded corners and brass drop pulls. The bold grain and restrained design are ch...
Marble
18th Century Marble Top French Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century French commode with a molded rouge marble top over two drawers with banded inlay and gilt bronze foliate handles and escutcheons. It stands on cabriole legs with gilt sa...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Italian painted pine commode with secret drawer compartments. 1760. Code: 8887 Dimensions: W: 62.5" (158.8 cm) H: 40" (101.6 cm) D: 29" (73.7 cm)
Pine
19th c. German Biedermeier Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th-century German Biedermeier mahogany commode. This chest features a beautiful finish and outstanding craftsmanship typical of the Biedermeier style, with its sim...
Mahogany
18th Century style Chinoiserie lacquer commode.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite French bombe-shaped commode, crafted in the 18th-century Chinoiserie style, showcases intricate Coromandel lacquer work, vibrant with depictions of Chinese scenes. Cir...
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Early Italian Commode
Located in Augusta, GA
Early Italian commode Made in the 18th century Beautiful craftsmanship and details Key to drawers included
Cherry
18th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French fruitwood commode.Of interesting design with a great set of ormolu handles.
Fruitwood
Italian Neoclassic Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with string banded inlay over three drawers, flanked by a framed case with carved corners and central carving on apron, raised on circular tapered fluted legs headed ...
Walnut
18th Century German Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century German Walnut serpentine commode. Nicely decorated with fruitwood line inlay.
Rosewood, Walnut
$7,513 / item
18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century oak breakfront Dutch commode with a faux marble top. 1780. Code: 8833 Dimensions: W: 53.5" (135.9 cm) H: 36" (91.4 cm) D: 24" (61 cm)
Oak
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. 1910. Code: 8812 Dimensions: W: 51" (129.5 cm) H: 37" (94 cm) D: 24" (61 cm)
Pine
19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Commode is a vintage piece of furniture that is sure to add a touch of elegance to any room. This commode, with its traditional design and stur...
Walnut
Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Northern Italian Baroque walnut commode (17th/18th Century) with 4 drawers pulls carved in the form of busts in Renaissance costume. Resting on hoof carved feet.
Walnut
18th Century German Bleached Ash Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century German bleached ash commode, with a serpentine front, finely inlaid decoration and three drawers. Circa 1850.
Ash
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is a French Louis-Philippe Period Commode that has been refinished. It is a beautiful flamed walnut with 5 drawers and a Set-Anne marble top.
Marble
$198,500 / set
Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent pair of French commodes captures the refinement of the Louis XVI style. A highly detailed parquetry design is inlaid into the commodes’ facades and centered by beaut...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Provençal Cherrywood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French Provençal cherrywood commode. Having three drawers and the original handles. With great colour and patina.
Cherry
Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode
By Robert Adam
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Built in the manner of legendary cabinet maker Robert Adam (1728-1792), the highly polished lacquer finish is sure to be a highlight in any room, adding a wonderful touch of history ...
Wood, Hardwood, Satinwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier walnut commode. Exceptional finish on this piece and 3 drawers for storage. Superb!! Circa 1820. 44.5x 23d x 36h
Walnut
Louis Philippe Walnut Marble Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Louis Philippe walnut commode with four drawers and marble top.
Marble
19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th century German Biedermeier Walnut Commode is an antique piece of furniture that exudes elegance and craftsmanship. Made with high-quality walnut wood, this commode showcases...
Walnut
$116,110
Pair of Kingwood Commode, Genoa
Located in London, GB
AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND ROSEWOOD COMMODES, GENOA, CIRCA 1775. The gilt-bronze mounts original. Each with two drawers inlaid sans traverse. 35in. (89cm)...
Kingwood, Rosewood
a Regence provincial commode en tombeau
Located in Augusta, GA
Finest quality walnut lyonnaise commode with bronze hoof sabots
Wood
Large 18thC French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1760 Large 18thC French Fruitwood Commode sku 1849 W126 x D64 x H75 Weight 80 kg
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good late 18th Century Italian walnut commode. With three drawers and fretwork legs which extend up each side of the commode. Circa 1780.
Bronze
19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is an antique German Biedermeier walnut commode from the 19th century. This dresser or chest of drawers exudes a classic and elegant style typical of the Biedermeier peri...
Walnut
Italian Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century Italian three drawer painted commode with a marble top. 1890. Code: 8511 Dimensions: W: 41" (104.1 cm) H: 31.5" (80 cm) D: 19.5" (49.5 cm)
Oak
19thC French Walnut Marble Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1860 19thC French Walnut Marble Commode sku 706 Width 112cm x Depth 57cm x Height 103cm (Top has been repaired) Weight 100kg
Walnut
George III Satinwood Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780. Cross-banded in tulipwood, the drawers edged with a trompe l'oeil zig-zag banding.
Satinwood
Antique Directoire French Commode, Circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined French commode in the Directoire style dating to circa 1850, featuring elegant clean lines and beautifully balanced proportions. The restrained neoclassical design reflects...
Marble
18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode
Wood
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with original brass pulls and keyhole covers and later locks. Later soft white paint.
Brass
18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine quality 18th century Serpentine commode in mahogany and satinwood inlay. This commode stands well and is beautifully proportioned with its serpentine front and shell inlay. Wi...
Mahogany
19th Century George III Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century George III mahogany commode with tray top and brass handles. Of the late Georgian period, this mahogany commode features a scalloped-edge gallery top with pierced handle...
Mahogany
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo bow front commode with two small drawers on top and two large drawers below. Base has decorative scroll design and cabriolet legs. Original ornate brass hardware, fo...
Brass, Iron
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode (past repaired cracked top) sku 699 W121 x D56 x H96 cm Weight 101 Kg
Walnut
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 lovely warm patina. Measures: W 100 x D 50 x H 83cm.
Walnut
Small 18th Century Portuguese Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century Portuguese commode crafted from mahogany and teak, showcasing a serpentine front design with two drawers and detailed carving. 1790. Reference: 8429 Dimensions ...
Mahogany, Teak
18th c. Provencal Painted Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century baroque commode from Provence retaining wonderful dove grey painted surface. The shaped top with molded edge over three large paneled and shaped drawers retaining gold r...
Poplar
18th Century French Ebonised Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century French ebonised bombe commode with marble top. This rustic commode has an ebonised finish and a black, white and grey marble top with a moulded edge. The commode is...
Ebony
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain with lots of movement and ebonized details. Very special!
Walnut
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode repainted in faint pale grey with original brass hardware and locks. Three bow front drawers over cabriolet legs.
Brass
18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century French cherrywood serpentine commode with marble top. This commode is a restrained example of the French Rococo, having serpentine front but straight, panelled side...
Cherry
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C Italian carved Walnut commode with carved head handles, carved figures and large paw feet. 1740 Reference: 8337 Dimensions 63 inches (160 cms) Wide 29 inches (74 cm...
Walnut
Napoleon III Empire REvival Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Napoleon III, Empire Revival four drawer commode in pickled mahogany. With good bronze handles and variegated grey marble top.
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C two drawer Italian walnut commode. 1790. Reference: 8184 Dimensions 23.5 inches (60 cms) Wide 13.5 inches (34 cms) Deep 25 inches (64 cms) High
Walnut
Fine Eighteenth Century Serpentine Commode
Located in London, England
A fine fruitwood serpentine commode, the shaped top with cross banded veneers and two central lozenge motifs in limewood, above four long graduated drawers, the fronts decorated with...
Other
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A diminutive bow front Swedish Rococo commode. Three drawers over a carved skirt; sits atop cabriole feet. Original brass hardware and locks. Tastefully repainted in pale greyish-whi...
Brass
18th Century Burr Ash Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 18th century burr ash commode. This commode is in a typical country house style. This fine piece offers great storage opportunities because of its large proportions. It...
Ash
19th Century French Inlaid Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French 19th century Marquetry two-drawer commode with a wonderful marble top. Featuring wonderful inlaid decoration, this commode conveys typical Empire styles. A great storage pi...
Wood
French Parquetry Commode with Ormolu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French parquetry commode with ormolu and marble top.
Marble, Bronze
18th Century German Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century German inlaid walnut commode. Probably South German in origin, this lovely serpentine commode is beautifully inlaid with a repeating geometric pattern across all th...
Walnut
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with a slide-out tray over three bow front drawers. Decoratively carved apron. Repainted in soft grey with original locks and old (but not original) brass ha...
Brass
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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