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
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
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
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
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
French Louis Philippe I Walnut Commode
Located in Faversham, GB
A substantial Continental chest of drawers or commode in burr walnut with a gently over sailing original marble top.
Marble
A Charming Shabby Chinoiserie Chest On Chest, Signed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Charming Shabby Chinoiserie Chest On Chest, Signed The chest is a pretty bow fronted shape it has 6 long graduated drawers, the top drawers have dividers for you clothes, the ches...
Lacquer
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming and useful antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of super quality and is a lovely, pet...
Walnut
18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode
Wood
18th Century French Provençal Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French commode from the Provence region. Made in solid beech with two drawers, an attractive soft paint finish and faux marble painted top.
Beech, Pine
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
18th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French marquetry inlaid commode. Circa 1780.
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
BIG Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
BIG Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest The chest is Heavy Quality and has well figured Flame Mahogany Veneers with large barley twist pillars on either side and it h...
Mahogany
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
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820 English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest sku 1892 Base W104 x D58 x H85 cm Top W106 x D59 x H95 cm Together W106 x D59 x H180 cm Weight 118 kg
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
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
Small Period South Swedish Gustavian Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A small period south Swedish Gustavian commode with three drawers. Decorative detailing to the bottom freeze, repainted in soft grey
Wood
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
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 Century French Walnut Commode Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb 18th Century French walnut commode cupboard with arbalete or crossbow shaping to the front. It has two doors with a single internal shelf. With an iron catch and original lo...
Iron
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
19th c. German Biedermeier Maple Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. German Biedermeier Maple Commode is a genuine, original antique piece . This commode, exudes the classic and elegant style of the Biedermeier period, featuring intricate ...
Maple
19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode is an antique chest of drawers that exudes vintage charm and craftsmanship.
Fruitwood
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 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
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 Gustavian Commode, circa 1820
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Gustavian commode with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring canted and fluted corners. Drawer fronts outlined in brass. Sits on fluted and tapered feet with brass c...
Brass
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 Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Northern European walnut serpentine commode. 1770. Reference: 8174 Dimensions 52 inches (132 cms) Wide 26.5 inches (67 cms) Deep 37.5 inches (95 cms) High
Walnut
Circa 1800 Georgian Bowfront Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1800 Georgian bowfront chest on chest, English. Mahogany with rich mahogany veneers. Raised on tall French splay feet. The bowfront is reflected in the crown molding with flame...
Metal, Brass
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
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
19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th-century German Biedermeier walnut commode. This commode features intricate craftsmanship and design typical of the Biedermeier style popular during that time pe...
Walnut
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
William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome antique William IV mahogany Wellington chest, crafted in richly figured mahogany and displaying the bold yet refined proportions typical of the period Circa 1860 All the d...
Mahogany
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
Ebonized and Brass Inlaid Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ebonized and brass inlaid commode having shaped top with brass molded edge over three shaped drawers with brass string inlay and gilt bronze hardware and standing on straight molded ...
Wood
18th Century French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Exceptional 18th C French fruitwood serpentine three drawer commode with a wonderful 1.25" thick marble top. 1780. Reference: 8119 Dimensions 51.5 inches (131 cms) Wide 26 inches (...
Marble
18th Century Dutch Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front 3 drawer painted oak commode with a faux marble top. 1790. Reference: 8114 Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 18 inches (46 cms) Deep 29.5 inche...
Oak
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C French serpentine front bleached oak commode. 1770. Reference: 7907 Dimensions 46 inches (117 cms) Wide 24.5 inches (62 cms) Deep 32 inches (81 cms) High
Oak
18th c. Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 18th c. Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode is a stunning piece of antique furniture that exudes elegance and style. Made from luxurious walnut wood with intricate inlaid designs, this...
Walnut
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Georgian mahogany commode. Two small drawers sit above three large drawers each with pierced swan neck handles and brass escuteons. Blind fretwork pillars add detail to ...
Brass
Hand-Painted Biedermeier Commode, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted Biedermeier commode with three drawers and flanking columns. The piece has been newly painted in blue, featuring a meander frieze on the slightly projecting top drawer ...
Wood
$14,700Sale Price|30% Off
Painted Italian Marble Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming, painted 2 drawer commode with original bronze hardware and Brocatello di Spagna marble top. Flowers and vine decoration all over.
Marble, Bronze
$12,936Sale Price|31% Off
Architectural 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
Located in London, GB
Austria, circa 1840 A rare early nineteenth century Biedermeier commode, of architectural form with finely figured book matched veneers of cherry wood to the front, opening with thr...
Wood, Cherry
19th c. German Neoclassical Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a rare and valuable 19th century German Neoclassical walnut commode, an antique piece of furniture that exudes elegance and historical charm. Crafted with exquisite a...
Walnut
$14,553Sale Price|20% Off
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1740. A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with concave moulded cornice above three short and three long gradu...
Walnut
19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thc French ebonised & marble commode Sourced from the South of France Measures: W113 x D51 x H104.5cm.
Wood
18th Century Country French Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Various signs of age include a few timeworn wood losses, loss to back left top (see photo), expected wear and some fading to the top. The chest is nicely patinated with smooth glidi...
Cherry
$5,800
Wooden Chest
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Spanish colonial style chest. Measurements: Height: 15" length: 32" Depth: 17"
Iron
Satinwood antique demi-lune commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Victorian satinwood demi-lune commode in the Sheraton revival taste, with a central door showing a painted romantic scene between two panels of pleated silk, decorated throughout wit...
Satinwood, Silk, Boxwood
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Dutch painted serpentine commode. 1780. Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High.
Oak
$55,000 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine pair of early 19th Century Northern European neoclassical demilune commodes, the original shaped marble tops over two brass molded doors, the cabinet interior with one dr...
Marble
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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