Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode
By Robert Adam
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Allow yourself and houseguests to be mesmerized with the splendor of fine antique woodworking with this spectacular satinwood demilune (or halfmoon) commode/washstand fit for a palac...
Wood, Hardwood, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of American craftsmanship in cabinet making.
Marble
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Washstand or Commode, Circa 1890s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian washstand or commode with towel rack In the era of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1890s Carved oak, with brass hardware.
Brass
Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand, dry sink or commode featuring upper towel bar over three drawers with ornate brass hardware and side cabinet. Dimensions: 31" x 16" x 54"h, surface 29"
Hardwood
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Oak Washstand or Commode
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian washstand or commode In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved oak, with brass hardware and porcelain casters.
Brass
Edwardian Mahogany Washstand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Edwardian Mahogany Wash Stand with Marble Top and Back Item Code: LC1402 A fine Edwardian mahogany wash stand of elegant proportions, displaying excellent quality craftsmanship and a...
Mahogany
$3,584Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser is an ode to a bygone era, when dressing in the morning was a complete ritual.
Marble, Brass
18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hard to find ensemble consists of a uniquely configured 18th century Georgian night cupboard circa 1770, and a six piece Victorian Mason's Ironstone toiletry set for washing and...
Ironstone, Hardwood
Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
A refinished Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on original Wheels and hardware, Circa 1910s. Drawers functioning flawlessly Size is 30.5" wide, 16" deep and 35"...
Walnut, Pine
Antique Late Victorian Eastlake Walnut Marble Top Washstand Mirrored Commode 82"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Eastlake Victorian walnut washstand with a matching swivel mirror tower, dating back to the late 19th century. Crafted from solid walnut, the lower cabinet features highly...
Marble
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Oxbow Washstand Chest bedside Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique serpentine-front commode or washstand made from quarter-sawn oak, dating back to the late 19th century.
Oak
Unavailable
H 42.01 in W 45.4 in D 20.4 in
French Marble Washstand Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
19th century French marble and Cuban mahogany washstand. The marble top above an arrange of beadwork paneled short and long graduating drawers with oak lined interiors and dovetai...
Marble
Antique Bedroom Washstand Made of Cuban Mahogany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This is a very interesting pot cupboard, commode or washstand with a lift up lid! This is a very unusual configuration for the time, although the lift up lid works in the way in whic...
Mahogany
19th Century French Regence Carrara Marble-Top Commode - Washstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Regence Carrara marble-top commode washstand was handcrafted during the transition between the Louis Philippe and Napoleon III periods, and represents the epitome...
Antique Victorian Marble-Top Walnut Commode Washstand, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand commode offers shaped and beveled backsplash with flanking candle stands over walnut base with paneled frieze drawer having foliate carved handles over...
Marble
Antique Pair of Commodes
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An elegant pair of Regency demilune bedside commodes / washstands in mahogany of a good color and patina; extensive Greek key ebony stringing and inlay to the sabre legs; original li...
Mahogany
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H 39 in W 29 in D 16 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode. Item featured carved marble backsplash with 2 small shelves, fruit carved drawer pulls, rolling casters, be...
Marble
Antique Flip Top Primitive Colonial Pine Wood Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Flip Top Primitive Colonial Pine Wood Washstand Commode. Item featured is a flip top, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, very nice antique item, quality American craftsmansh...
Pine
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H 37 in W 26 in D 16 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash. Item features a pink marble backsplash, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, 3 drawers, no key, but unl...
Marble
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H 33 in W 36 in D 15 in
American Primitive Colonial Red Polychrome Painted 3-Drawer Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive colonial red distress polychrome painted 3-drawer washstand commode. Item features original distressed polychrome painted decorated finish, two towel bars,...
Pine
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H 50 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique American Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Washstand Towel Bar Cabinet Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American wash stand, dry sink or commode. Made of quartersawn oak featuring serpentine form with lower cabinet, one drawer and upper towel bar. Surface Height - 29".
Oak
19th Century English Oak Washstand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak washstand from England with a wonderful hand scalloped backsplash. The top of the chest measures 32 inches in height, and has a beveled edge, following down to two o...
Oak
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H 44.75 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
19thC Mahogany & Marbletop w Candlestands Victorian Washstand Drawer Two Doors
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular 19th Century Hand Crafted mahogany Washstand with a Carrara Marble top with a pair of candlestands. Marble top has an arched center and is a prominent feature. Oval rece...
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Marble-Top Washstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV mahogany marble-top washstand features graceful cabriole legs supporting the drawer tier atop which sits a bi-level Carrara marble top. Two drawers are s...
Carrara Marble
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H 33.96 in W 18.02 in D 18.9 in
Georgian Mahogany Boxwood Inlaid Washstand c18th (Mirror Tambour Cabinet Folding
Located in Leeds, GB
A George III Mahogany and Boxwood Inlaid Washstand, Late 18th Century A fine George III period mahogany washstand, inlaid with boxwood stringing and displaying a warm, well-develope...
Brass
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H 28.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique Late Victorian Eastlake Oak Washstand Cabinet Chest Dresser 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Turn of the century oak washstand featuring three drawers with side cabinet and brass hardware.
Oak
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H 47.25 in W 33.38 in D 19.5 in
Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Washstand, circa 1870
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Victorian Eastlake washstand Originally purchased from Marshall Field's in Chicago, circa 1870 Ornate carved walnut and burl wood in floral motif, with original ...
Slate
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H 17.5 in W 21 in D 11 in
Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 21" W x 11" D.
Pine
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H 28 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique Late Victorian Walnut Marble Top Washstand 3 Drawer Chest Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century washstand or dresser. Made from walnut with 3 dovetailed drawers and a white marble top. Drawer fronts have a unique vertical punched design.
Marble
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H 31.5 in W 29 in D 17 in
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Pine Wood Flip Top Washstand Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century primitive colonial pine wood flip top washstand cabinet. Item features a flip top, single drawer, single cabinet door, solid wood construction, beautiful wood gr...
Pine
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H 28.75 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Granite Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake dresser or chest of drawers. Made of walnut featuring three (3) drawers with raised burled panels, turned knobs, acanthus carved accents, and granite top o...
Granite
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H 52.25 in W 38.5 in D 18 in
Antique English Mahogany and Carrera Marble Washstand With Green Tulip Tile Back
Located in Centennial, CO
Such a charming antique English mahogany washstand with Carrara marble top and green tulip tile backsplash.
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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H 31 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Eastlake Walnut Marble 3 Drawer Chest Dresser Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful American Victorian era dresser, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with three dovetailed drawers, stepped stiles and a marble top. The drawers are dovetailed via the Knapp Joi...
Marble
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H 32 in W 23.25 in D 15 in
Antique French Country Primitive Green Painted Hitchcock Style Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Primitive Green Painted Hitchcock Style Washstand Commode. Item features one dovetailed drawer, green distressed painted finish, stencil painted details, lower...
Wood
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H 31 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burlwood Walnut Marble Top Washstand Nightstand Commo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burlwood Walnut Marble Top Washstand Nightstand Commode. Item features a marble top, beautiful woodgrain, nicely carved details, 1 swing doors, 3 drawers, ...
Marble
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H 54 in W 42 in D 19 in
English Victorian Green Ceramic Tile Backsplash Marble Top Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian green ceramic tile backsplash marble top washstand commode. Item features a green porcelain ceramic title back splash , two small upper shelves, white marbl...
Marble
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H 29 in W 30.5 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Marble Washstand Dresser Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian marble top dresser. Made from quartersawn oak with walnut burled veneer front. Each drawer features an ornately carved key hole and hand carved drawer pulls centere...
Marble
Antique Walnut Marble Top Washstand with Backsplash C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walnut Marble Top Washstand with Backsplash C1870 Measures - 36.75"H x 30"W x 17"D This antique washstand, dating to circa 1870, features a carved walnut frame with a marble ...
Marble
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H 42.25 in W 30.75 in D 16.75 in
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top Washstand, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand offers beveled marble top with backsplash and candle stands surmounting case with burl panels and having single upper long drawer over double door cabi...
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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