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Italian Venetian Rococo Painted Commode Chest
Italian Venetian Rococo Painted Commode Chest

Italian Venetian Rococo Painted Commode Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

18th Century Italian Venetian Rococo painted commode Chest. Painted With Ochre Ground And Floral

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Serpentine Commode Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Serpentine Commode Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Serpentine Commode Chest Of Drawers

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful 19th Century painted serpentine commode chest of drawers. This lovely example as all the

Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers

Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers

Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

1940s English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
1940s English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

1940s English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers. Features 4 large drawers functioning to

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut Swedish Writing Commode / Chest of Drawers
19th Century Walnut Swedish Writing Commode / Chest of Drawers

19th Century Walnut Swedish Writing Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Barcelona, ES

19th century Swedish writing commode / chest of drawers Date: 1800 Material: Walnut Structure

Category

Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers
Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers

Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Superb pair French Louis XV revival bombe shaped parquet de versailles commode chests of three

Category

19th Century European Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest
Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest

Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest

Located in North York, ON

Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest. Late 19th Century, France, Louis XVI Style

Category

1890s Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest of Drawers with Marble Top This exquisite Antique

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Walnut Commode Chest
French 18th Century Walnut Commode Chest

French 18th Century Walnut Commode Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive Late 18th Century French, Louis XVI Period, Walnut Commode Chest, Having

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Black Painted Victorian Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Antique Black Painted Victorian Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

Antique Black Painted Victorian Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

Located in Wichita, KS

Antique black painted Victorian commode/ chest of drawers with marble top. The piece has been

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers

Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original

Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers, Marble Top 19th Century
French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers, Marble Top 19th Century

French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers, Marble Top 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French commode chest of drawers 19th mid-century Wood plane and white marble top Four drawers

Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Commode Chest of Drawers
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Commode Chest of Drawers

Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Commode Chest of Drawers

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded commode Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s

Category

Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features subtle styling and a beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents a nice departure from dark-stained

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is the ideal choice for style and storage

Category

1870s French French Provincial Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Painted Commode, Chest of Drawers
18th Century Swedish Painted Commode, Chest of Drawers

18th Century Swedish Painted Commode, Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Swedish painted commode ~ chest of drawers is a timeless example of the craftsmanship

Category

1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

FRANCESCO PREDA Italian Neo-Class Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode / Chest
FRANCESCO PREDA Italian Neo-Class Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode / Chest

FRANCESCO PREDA Italian Neo-Class Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode / Chest

By Giuseppe Maggiolini

Located in Queens, NY

"Italian Neo-Classic (Milanese) walnut and lemonwood 3-drawer commode / chest with ornate inlaid

Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the grandeur of the era, yet

Category

1890s Belgian Louis XIV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany commode chest of drawers in

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Antique French Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers (circa 1860) This is a very fine quality French

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C
French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C

French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C

Located in Houston, TX

Rouge marble top commode/chest of drawers having three drawers. Intricate floral marquetry inlay in

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det

Located in Miami, FL

A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top

By Vincenzo Cadorin

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand-carved walnut

Category

Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a definitive example of the style

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century
French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century

French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

This bombe off white lacquer refinish walnut commode chest was designed in the classic French Louis

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak is a study in the French

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers
Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers

Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers. Expertly crafted in the traditional Portuguese

Category

1920s European Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that

Category

1890s French Louis XIV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Painted Commode Chest
19th Century French Painted Commode Chest

19th Century French Painted Commode Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

Exquisite 19th century French Painted Chest Commode. Features black and gray marble top, four

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

Belgian Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers
Belgian Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers

Belgian Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Offered is a Biedermeier (circa. 1830s) commode or 3-drawer dresser that has a Birch veneer finish

Category

1830s Belgian Biedermeier Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Birch

Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers

Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Pomona, CA

An Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Dresser An Empire Chest of Drawers from the period (1820

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode Chest
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode Chest

French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Petite Louis XVI style commode with amazing detail. Half round body with two center drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

referred to by some as a commode. This is taken from the french word for chest of drawers and often used to

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Commode / Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Commode / Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Pomona, CA

A George lV English Bow Front Chest of 4 Drawers. Exceptional wood grain to the front. Satinwood

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.
Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.

Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This beautiful three-drawer commode dates to the 18th century (likely French) and has a subtle

Category

Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser

Located in Viterbo, VT

Commode hand-crafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut burl and

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser

Located in Viterbo, VT

Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Commode/Chest in Cherry
Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Commode/Chest in Cherry

Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Commode/Chest in Cherry

Located in Carmine, TX

Neoclassical Louis XVI commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry. The commode has

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode/Chest
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode/Chest

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode/Chest

Located in Carmine, TX

Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using pine and decorated with walnut

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Satin, Walnut, Pine

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Antique Commode Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique commode chest for your home. An antique commode chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique commode chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique commode chest, designed in the Georgian, Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique commode chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Europa Antiques and Paul Sormani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Commode Chest?

Prices for an antique commode chest start at $1 and top out at $845,000 with the average selling for $4,985.

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.

Questions About Antique Commode Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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