Antique Commode Dresser
19th Century French Regency Antique Commode Dresser
Marble, Bronze
1910s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Commode Dresser
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Dresser
Kingwood
19th Century William and Mary Antique Commode Dresser
Birch, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Dresser
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Commode Dresser
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commode Dresser
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut
1920s American Adam Style Antique Commode Dresser
Satinwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Commode Dresser
Wood, Burl
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Commode Dresser
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Dresser
Elm
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut
1880s British Napoleon III Antique Commode Dresser
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Commode Dresser
Satinwood, Walnut
1810s Empire Antique Commode Dresser
Wood, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Commode Dresser
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Dresser
Brass
19th Century Belgian Antique Commode Dresser
1910s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Commode Dresser
Marble
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commode Dresser
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Dresser
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Argentine Louis XVI Antique Commode Dresser
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Commode Dresser
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Dresser
Carrara Marble
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Dresser
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Dresser
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Dresser
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Antique Commode Dresser
Wood
18th Century French Antique Commode Dresser
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Dresser
Bronze
Early 18th Century Dutch Gustavian Antique Commode Dresser
Oak
1820s French Restauration Antique Commode Dresser
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Dresser
Marble, Brass
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Commode Dresser
Marble
Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Antique Commode Dresser
Brass
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commode Dresser
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commode Dresser
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Dresser
Wood, Paint
Early 18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Commode Dresser
Oak
18th Century Italian Gustavian Antique Commode Dresser
Iron
Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gustavian Antique Commode Dresser
Onyx
Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Dresser
Cherry
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Antique Commode Dresser
Brass
17th Century British Georgian Antique Commode Dresser
Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut, Poplar
Mid-19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Commode Dresser
Oak
18th Century French Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut
1920s American Louis XVI Antique Commode Dresser
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Antique Commode Dresser
Brass
1860s German Biedermeier Antique Commode Dresser
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commode Dresser
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Commode Dresser
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Commode Dresser
Bronze
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Commode Dresser
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify an antique dresser, examine it for markings that indicate who produced it. Makers typically add brands, carvings, paper labels or metal tags to inconspicuous areas, such as the inside of a drawer or the back of a dresser. If you can locate a marking, you can use trusted online resources to figure out who made it and learn more about your dresser. Unfortunately, some antique pieces may be unmarked or have lost their tags or labels over the years. With these pieces, you can turn to a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance with the identification process. Find a wide variety of antique dressers on 1stDibs.
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