French Directoire' Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Directoire' faded walnut and brass trim commode. Circa 1840. A French
19th Century Antique Commode Chest
Walnut
French Directoire' Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Directoire' faded walnut and brass trim commode. Circa 1840. A French
Walnut
English Regency Mahogany Commode
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany and ebonized trimmed commode with flaired back sides and 2 drawers over 2
Bronze
Danish Painted Continental Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Danish painted continental four drawer oak commode. 1820. Code: 9014
Oak
$14,942
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
Brass
18th Century Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large late 18th Century Swedish commode. With large deep storage drawers, in original paint. Circa
Wood
Italian commode 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Italian commode showcasing masterful marquetry and timeless elegance
Walnut
Swedish Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good decorative painted three drawer Swedish oak commode. 1820. Code: 8948 Dimensions: W: 33.5
Oak
English Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century English serpentine front oak commode. 1810. Code: 8944 Dimensions: W
Oak
Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty late 18th century Danish serpentine front oak commode on shaped cabriole feet. 1780. Code
Oak
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
Mahogany
$4,194
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
Beech
$17,000
18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Rococo Stockholm piece, made by Ludwig Neijber the Elder. The commode is veneered in amaranth
Jacaranda
18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners. Circa 1780.
Walnut
$10,321
18th Century Wallnut Commode
Located in Lisboa, PT
18th Century Portuguese D. João V Period Commode in Walnut Origin: Portugal, circa 1730 Style: D
Copper
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
Mahogany
20th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French Commode dating to the early 20th Century. With later paint and signs of
Wood
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
Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple
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
Mahogany
$15,000
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
Walnut
19th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French commode with old handles in later paint. Circa 1860.
Wood
17th Century Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 17th-century Italian commode exemplifies the craftsmanship and elegance of Baroque furniture
Brass
18th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French commode epitomizes the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of
Brass
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Portuguese COMMODE Portuguese, in rosewood wood, with 3 large drawers and two drawers
Wood
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
Oak
18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
High-quality Gustavian chest of drawers from the Mälardalen region of Sweden, dating from the late
Wood
Empire Commode, Denmark 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Elegant Empire commode, Denmark 1810-20, mahogany veneer. In very good refinished condition, French
Mahogany
French Painted Breakfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning early 19th century French painted oak breakfront commode with good carved details. 1820
Oak
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century French painted three drawer oak commode with oversized brass handles. 1820
Oak
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
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 17th-century Italian commode is an exquisite example of Baroque design, characterized by its
Walnut
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
Marble
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
Wood
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
Marble
Italian Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Italian original painted three drawer commode. 1780. Code: 8572 Dimensions: W: 59.5
Pine
French commode 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly large chest of drawers / dresser. Original from France, 18th century. Presumably elm
Elm
$7,106Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Genoese Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful 19th Century Italian commode in 18th Century style. From the Genoa region, the commode
Wood
French 18th century commode
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly large walnut chest of drawers / dresser. Louis XV France / 18th century. With large
Walnut
19th Century French Lacquer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful 19th Century French commode decorated in the 'Lacca Povera' style. Circa 1830.
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Inlaid Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French two drawer commode of good proportions. With inlaid wood decoration. Circa
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Paper
Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite chest showcases the iconic curvaceous bombe silhouette, typical of Italian
Burl
$6,854 / set
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th C pine Swedish painted commodes. 1880
Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage
Wood
$6,854 / set
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of pine Swedish 19th C painted commodes.
Pine
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th century French three drawer bleached walnut commode with a good marble top. 1860
Walnut
Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish pine commode with fluted drawer fronts.
Pine
$6,854 / set
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting pair of Swedish 19th C pine painted commodes. Internal reference: C
Pine
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
Brass
Austrian Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Austrian original painted pine three drawer commode. 1820. Reference: 8438
Pine
19th century Mahogany Bowfront Commode
Located in MILL, NL
Large chest of drawers / commode. Originally from England. With bow front. Mahogany wood, 19th
Mahogany
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
Carrara Marble
18th Century Italian Inlaid Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A small and characterful 18th century Italian commode with three drawers, each front decorated with
Wood
French 18th Century Commode Secretaire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful Commode secretaire is made of flamed mahogany with a black marble top.
Marble
Swedish Painted Pine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C decorated Swedish three drawer painted pine commode. 1820. Reference: 8390
Pine
Regency Period Tombeau Commode
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful tomb chest of drawers with generous shapes made of geometric rosewood marquetry. Drawers
Marble, Bronze
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
Wood, Paint
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
Walnut
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
Gold Leaf
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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