Sold|$4,700
French 19th Century Flamed walnut Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Louis-Philippe Commode is made with a beautiful flamed walnut and a Sainte-Anne marble
Marble
Sold|$10,500
19th Century Commode
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Outstanding Bleached 19th Century Louis Philippe Commode with Original Marble Top.
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Fruitwood Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Philippe commode is lifted by small turned front feet. Be sure to view the detailed images for a close look
Brass
French Louis Philippe 19th Century Burled Elm Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis Philippe style 4 drawer commode made of Burled Elm Wood. Absolutly awesome movement in
Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful walnut Louis Philippe commode. The second drawer folding down into a secretary writing
Marble
Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful walnut Louis Philippe commode. The second drawer folding down into a secretary writing
Marble
Original Antique French Louis Philippe Figured Walnut Commode with Marble
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Original antique French Louis Philippe Commode or Chest of Drawers in beautiful figured Walnut with
Marble
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode with Butterfly Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe period walnut commode from the mid 19th century, with grey marble top, four
Marble
Sold|$8,600
Fine French Louis Philippe Chest of drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Louis Philippe commode with a dusty rose colored marble top with blue/grey veining above a
Marble
Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode Marble Top Restored Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode with a Marble Top. The beautiful Crotch Mahogany has
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has mesmerizing burled, bookmatched walnut
Marble, Brass
French 1870s Louis-Philippe Style Bleached Walnut and Grey Marble-Top Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe style bleached walnut commode from the late 19th century, with grey veined
Marble
Louis Phillipe French 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in the elegant Louis Philippe style, this exquisite 19th-century bookmatched walnut commode
Wood, Walnut
Sold|$14,850
c.1880 French Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautiful antique French book-matched burled walnut 4 drawer Louis Philippe commode. The stunning
French Louis Philippe Blonde Burl Walnut Commode Secretary, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This bright and clean-lined chest of drawers is known as a Louis Philippe commode. More
Marble, Metal
Petite Antique French Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany 2 Drawer over 2 Door Buffet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
rare, we find many Louis Philippe commodes, and every so often a buffet or two but, seldom do we find
c.1900 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Walnut Cupboard
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Stunning antique French Louis Philippe, exotic appearing book-matched burled walnut 4 door cupboard
Sold|$2,450
Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a banded top with canted corners, the apron with two side drawers with turned pulls and one center drawer with a carved key hole (with key). The double recessed paneled doors wi...
Walnut
1850 French Louis Philippe Flamed Mahogany Chest of Drawers Commode Marble Top
By Louis Philippe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer a stunning 1850 French Louis Philippe flamed mahogany marble-topped
Marble
Sold|$4,500
Antique Louis Philippe French Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
hidden base drawer. This elegant and restrained Louis Philippe flame mahogany four-drawer commode, circa
Mahogany
Sold|$4,700
French Louis-Philippe Period Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French Louis-Philippe period commode, 19th century. This chest is made of a beautiful flamed
Marble
Sold|$1,550
Louis Philippe Marble-Topped Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Walnut three-drawer commode with brass keyhole escutcheons and a charcoal gray and white marble top
Marble
19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine 19th Century Louis Philippe marble top mahogany commode with a secretary drop front drawer
Sold|$1,495
Louis Philippe Marble-Top Stripped Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect for the casual decor, this Louis Philippe marble-top stripped commode is perfect for a
Sold|$3,500
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe style commode was hand-crafted in France during the 19th century. The classic
Brass
Sold|$3,250
Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive Louis Philippe period mahogany commode features the naturalistic beauty of the
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Displaying the attributes that have kept the Louis Philippe style in vogue for well over a century
Sold|$4,158
19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant 19th Century French Louis Philippe walnut commode.Having four drawers and a central
Marble
Sold|$7,000
19th Century Louis Philippe period commode
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 19th Century Louis Philippe period commode in walnut with marble top. Three large drawers
Marble
Sold|$3,250
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe style burl walnut commode with a marble top, circa 1900. The burled walnut used on
Marble
Sold|$8,800
French Antique Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Exquisite, antique French Louis Philippe style commode, done in a book-matched walnut. Our Old
Walnut
Sold|$5,495
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe walnut commode from France with a beautifully grained and banded top
Walnut
Sold|$3,500
Louis Philippe Three Drawer Commode
Located in Denton, TX
A Combination of Burled Walnut with wild cherry make this chest of drawers a stunning addition to any room. The brass pulls have a engine turned design that really adds to the overal...
Brass
Sold|$3,995
French Mahogany Louis Philippe Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautifully book-matched mahogany veneer finishes this spectacular Louis Philippe style commode
Marble, Brass
Sold|$4,950
Louis Philippe Chest of Burr Walnut
By Louis Philippe
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French chest of drawers in the Louis Philippe style, featuring a figured marble top set
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic Louis Philippe-styled four-drawer mahogany commode from 19th century France. The case
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome Louis Philippe four-drawer commode from 19th century France. The outstanding walnut
Walnut
French 19th Century, Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Philippe four drawer commodes. The top is gorgeous, with rounded front corners that match the body. The
Brass
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This gorgeous Louis-Philippe walnut commode, circa 1830s, is from France and features an ogee
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This striking Louis Philippe marble-top commode, circa 1840, is from France and features beautiful
Marble
Louis Philippe Chest or Commode with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Louis Philippe chest or commode of burr walnut with a figured marble top
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Burlwood Commode
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis Philippe period walnut commode, mid 19th c., ogee frieze drawer, over three additional
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode or Secretaire
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century Louis Philippe period mahogany commode having four dovetailed drawers and a top drawer
19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
Gorgeous 19th century walnut commode from France with an intensely grained marble top, following
Marble
Sold|$4,190
Louis Philippe Ash Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A well figured French Louis-Philippe period ash commode with very decorative Comblanchien marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Pantaloniere Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
An antique French Louis Philippe walnut pantaloniere commode having four drawers with the bottom
Walnut
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Burl-Walnut Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis Philippe style commode, constructed of bookmatched burl walnut, complimented
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French white marble top commode. White marble is shaped over this crotch mahogany commode of 4
19th Century French Louis Philippe Elm Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
If I were a Louis Philippe, I would want to be this one! This French commode was built in the first
Elm
Antique French Walnut Commode Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French four drawer walnut commode Louis Philippe Style A well-proportioned antique
Bronze, Steel
Sold|$3,400
Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A period Louis Philippe chest of drawers made of solid walnut and faced with nicely patterned
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Elmwood Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning Louis Philippe burled elmwood marble-top commode, circa 1840s, is from France and
Elm
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Oak and Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis Philippe Oak four drawer commode with all locking drawers. Original marble top of gris
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunningly handsome burl walnut Louis Philippe four-drawer commode from 19th century France
Brass
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful 19th century French mahogany Louis Philippe style commode, circa 1840. The original
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant and restrained Louis Philippe flame mahogany four-drawer commode, circa 1830s is from
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Stripped Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis Philippe stripped oak commode represents the tailored essence of the
Oak
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.