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French Directoire' Walnut Commode
French Directoire' Walnut Commode

French Directoire' Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Directoire' faded walnut and brass trim commode. Circa 1840. A French

Category

19th Century Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Mahogany Commode
English Regency Mahogany Commode

English Regency Mahogany Commode

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency mahogany and ebonized trimmed commode with flaired back sides and 2 drawers over 2

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

Danish Painted Continental Commode
Danish Painted Continental Commode

Danish Painted Continental Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century Danish painted continental four drawer oak commode. 1820. Code: 9014

Category

19th Century Danish Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

A Walnut Chest on Chest
A Walnut Chest on Chest

A Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in London, GB

A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with

Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Commode
18th Century Swedish Commode

18th Century Swedish Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large late 18th Century Swedish commode. With large deep storage drawers, in original paint. Circa

Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

Italian commode 18th century
Italian commode 18th century

Italian commode 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite 18th century Italian commode showcasing masterful marquetry and timeless elegance

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Painted Oak Commode
Swedish Painted Oak Commode

Swedish Painted Oak Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good decorative painted three drawer Swedish oak commode. 1820. Code: 8948 Dimensions: W: 33.5

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

English Serpentine Front Commode
English Serpentine Front Commode

English Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th century English serpentine front oak commode. 1810. Code: 8944 Dimensions: W

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty late 18th century Danish serpentine front oak commode on shaped cabriole feet. 1780. Code

Category

18th Century Danish Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Item Code: S27-732 Circa: 1780 A fine George III mahogany chest

Category

18th Century English Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

French Bow Front Commode
French Bow Front Commode

French Bow Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century French painted three drawer bow front beech commode with a faux marble top. 1840

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Beech

18th Century Rococo Commode
18th Century Rococo Commode

18th Century Rococo Commode

Located in Ljungby, SE

A Rococo Stockholm piece, made by Ludwig Neijber the Elder. The commode is veneered in amaranth

Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Jacaranda

18th Century Italian Commode
18th Century Italian Commode

18th Century Italian Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners. Circa 1780.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Wallnut Commode
18th Century Wallnut Commode

18th Century Wallnut Commode

Located in Lisboa, PT

18th Century Portuguese D. João V Period Commode in Walnut Origin: Portugal, circa 1730 Style: D

Category

Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Copper

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century French Commode
20th Century French Commode

20th Century French Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century French Commode dating to the early 20th Century. With later paint and signs of

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode
Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode

Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

interiors, this commode integrates with a variety of interiors. It is ideal as a statement bedroom chest, it

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest
Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest

Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and impressive Antique Chest-On-Chest with handsome wood and great traditional form. The

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19th Century Georgian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Baroque Commode
18th Century Baroque Commode

18th Century Baroque Commode

By Johan Hugo Fürloh

Located in Ljungby, SE

Johan Hugo Fürloh (active 1724–1745). The commode is veneered in walnut with contrasting wood in the

Category

18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Commode
19th Century French Commode

19th Century French Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French commode with old handles in later paint. Circa 1860.

Category

1850s French Provincial Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Commode
17th Century Italian Commode

17th Century Italian Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 17th-century Italian commode exemplifies the craftsmanship and elegance of Baroque furniture

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Commode
18th Century French Commode

18th Century French Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 18th-century French commode epitomizes the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century

PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

18th Century Portuguese COMMODE Portuguese, in rosewood wood, with 3 large drawers and two drawers

Category

18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Commode
19th Century French Commode

19th Century French Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French commode is a stunning example of the Louis XV style, featuring a graceful

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Gustavian Commode
18th Century Gustavian Commode

18th Century Gustavian Commode

Located in Ljungby, SE

High-quality Gustavian chest of drawers from the Mälardalen region of Sweden, dating from the late

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

Empire Commode, Denmark 1810
Empire Commode, Denmark 1810

Empire Commode, Denmark 1810

Located in Belmont, MA

Elegant Empire commode, Denmark 1810-20, mahogany veneer. In very good refinished condition, French

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1810s Danish Empire Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

French Painted Breakfront Commode
French Painted Breakfront Commode

French Painted Breakfront Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning early 19th century French painted oak breakfront commode with good carved details. 1820

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

French Painted Oak Commode
French Painted Oak Commode

French Painted Oak Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th century French painted three drawer oak commode with oversized brass handles. 1820

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

George III Chest on Chest, England 1880
George III Chest on Chest, England 1880

George III Chest on Chest, England 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

George III Chest on Chest England, 1880 George III mahogany chest on chest secretary with figured

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Italian Commode
17th Century Italian Commode

17th Century Italian Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 17th-century Italian commode is an exquisite example of Baroque design, characterized by its

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Commode
19th Century French Walnut Commode

19th Century French Walnut Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A mid 19th Century French walnut commode. With three drawers for useful storage and a beautiful

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

18th Century Period Rococo Commode
18th Century Period Rococo Commode

18th Century Period Rococo Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Period 18th Century Rocco commode. The top section with three drawers and below are three further

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

French Bleached Mahogany Directoire’ Commode
French Bleached Mahogany Directoire’ Commode

French Bleached Mahogany Directoire’ Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

The French Bleached Mahogany Directoire' Commode is an antique piece of furniture that adds a touch

Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

Italian Original Painted Commode
Italian Original Painted Commode

Italian Original Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century Italian original painted three drawer commode. 1780. Code: 8572 Dimensions: W: 59.5

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

French commode 18th century
French commode 18th century

French commode 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

Particularly large chest of drawers / dresser. Original from France, 18th century. Presumably elm

Category

18th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Elm

19th Century Genoese Commode
19th Century Genoese Commode

19th Century Genoese Commode

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19th Century Genoese Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautiful 19th Century Italian commode in 18th Century style. From the Genoa region, the commode

Category

19th Century Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

French 18th century commode
French 18th century commode

French 18th century commode

Located in MILL, NL

Particularly large walnut chest of drawers / dresser. Louis XV France / 18th century. With large

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Lacquer Commode
19th Century French Lacquer Commode

19th Century French Lacquer Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautiful 19th Century French commode decorated in the 'Lacca Povera' style. Circa 1830.

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19th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

19th Century French Inlaid Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French two drawer commode of good proportions.  With inlaid wood decoration. Circa

Category

19th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany, Paper

Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Italian Burlwood Combe Commode

Italian Burlwood Combe Commode

Located in Miami, FL

This exquisite chest showcases the iconic curvaceous bombe silhouette, typical of Italian

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Burl

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good pair of 19th C pine Swedish painted commodes. 1880

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage

Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good pair of pine Swedish 19th C painted commodes.

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

French Bleached Oak Commode
French Bleached Oak Commode

French Bleached Oak Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting 19th century French three drawer bleached walnut commode with a good marble top. 1860

Category

19th Century Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode
Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode

Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C Swedish pine commode with fluted drawer fronts.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting pair of Swedish 19th C pine painted commodes. Internal reference: C

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest
Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest

Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The Chest On Chest with classic elegant Georgian lines. The upper chest with a carved cornice with

Category

Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

Austrian Original Painted Commode
Austrian Original Painted Commode

Austrian Original Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C Austrian original painted pine three drawer commode. 1820. Reference: 8438

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

19th century Mahogany Bowfront Commode
19th century Mahogany Bowfront Commode

19th century Mahogany Bowfront Commode

Located in MILL, NL

Large chest of drawers / commode. Originally from England. With bow front. Mahogany wood, 19th

Category

19th Century Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

French Faux Bamboo Commode 1900
French Faux Bamboo Commode 1900

French Faux Bamboo Commode 1900

Located in MILL, NL

Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers / Commode. Ca. 1900-1910. Crafted in pine. With white marble top

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century Italian Inlaid Commode
18th Century Italian Inlaid Commode

18th Century Italian Inlaid Commode

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A small and characterful 18th century Italian commode with three drawers, each front decorated with

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18th Century Italian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Commode Secretaire
French 18th Century Commode Secretaire

French 18th Century Commode Secretaire

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This beautiful Commode secretaire is made of flamed mahogany with a black marble top.

Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

Swedish Painted Pine Commode
Swedish Painted Pine Commode

Swedish Painted Pine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C decorated Swedish three drawer painted pine commode. 1820. Reference: 8390

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

Regency Period Tombeau Commode
Regency Period Tombeau Commode

Regency Period Tombeau Commode

Located in BARSAC, FR

Beautiful tomb chest of drawers with generous shapes made of geometric rosewood marquetry. Drawers

Category

Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Commode
18th Century French Commode

18th Century French Commode

Located in Houston, TX

The 18th century French commode is a stunning example of furniture from that era. It features three

Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 18th Century Commode
French 18th Century Commode

French 18th Century Commode

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This commode is made of plain walnut with amazing hardware. The feet are finished with a form of

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode
Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode

Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (18/19th Century with 20th top) two-door chest/commode having a refreshed

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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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