18th Century Carved and Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 18th century French carved and painted oak commode. Amazing patina on this substantial
18th Century French Antique Oak Commode
Wood
18th Century Carved and Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 18th century French carved and painted oak commode. Amazing patina on this substantial
Wood
18th-Century French Louis XVI Oak Commode with Carved Laurel Swags
Located in New York, NY
rooted in the Louis XVI period. Constructed in solid oak, it presents a refined yet restrained
Oak
$12,000
H 35.5 in W 37.5 in D 23 in
English King George III 1800s Oak Five Drawer Commode with Raised Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period oak commode from the early 19th century, with five graduating drawers
Brass
$6,791
H 36.42 in W 48.63 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Continental Limed Oak Commode with Hand-Painted Floral Inset Panels
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated blend of Gustavian elegance and Continental Rustic charm, this 19th-century commode
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Style White Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful and very original early 19th Century French Louis XV style oak commode. With three
Pine, Paint
French Charles X Commode with Silver Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Charles X blonde oak commode with silver inlay. A late‑19th‑century French
Oak
$5,995
H 37.5 in W 38.5 in D 22.25 in
English 1820s Regency Oak Five-Drawer Commode with Crossbanding and Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
bedroom, this English 1820s oak commode would bring a charming addition to any home.
Brass
$3,697
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
French oak Baroque Commode, Chest of drawers , known as the Parisienne.
Located in Valladolid, ES
A superb and elegant 18th-century French oak commode called the Parisienne. The oak top features a
Bronze
French Commode w/Nice Hardware & Carved Accent Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached oak commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled
Oak
18th c. English Paneled Commode Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century oak commode armchair having solid back with reverse arched and central rectangular
Oak
$4,162
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Table beside Night Fitted Commode Chippendale Tray Top Mahogany Tambour
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
storage - Original brassware - Original pull out mechanism and oak commode with lid This piece does not
Mahogany
Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Dutch bleached and limed oak bombe shaped commode.1820. Dimensions 36.5 inches (93
Oak
French Provincial Normandy Commode 1780 Oak Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome French Normandy carved oak chest of drawers dating to around 1780 The chest features
Oak
18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century French serpentine front commode. Beautiful craftsmanship from the region of
Oak
Antique Bombe Marble Top Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Bombe Marble Top Commode in Stripped Oak is the result of an evolution that occurred over
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th century English Oak and Brass Commode, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant English chest of drawers from the 1920s, crafted from solid oak with a beautiful warm
Brass
English Charles II Oak partly stained 17th Century Commode
Located in Troy, NY
English Charles II Oak and partly stained 17th Century Commode Made ca. 1670 likely in Dorset, the
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode in Stripped Oak recalls a time when closets were non
Bronze
18th Century Country French Louis XV Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Louis XV Commode in Stripped Oak is a superb example of rural
Brass
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Vanity / Commode / Chest / Dry Sink
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique English oak vanity or commode with barley twist form supports. The mirror lifts
Mirror, Oak
$5,400
H 37 in W 52 in D 21 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Neoclassical Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
commode exemplifies the regional finesse of a province known for its strong, durable oak and masterful
Oak
$4,093
H 35.44 in W 44.89 in D 21.66 in
ANTIQUE SAUTEUSE CHiNESE CHINOISERIE RED LACQUERED OAK, MARBLE & GILT COMMODE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Painted & Lacquered, Marbled topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste Sauteuse bombe commode
Marble
18th Century French Carved Oak Serpentine Commode on Hoof Feet
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French carved oak serpentine commode on hoof feet. 4 smaller drawers over one larger
Oak
$5,679
H 36.25 in W 47 in D 26.5 in
18th Century French Provincial Serpentine Commode in Carved Oak with Inlay
Located in Houston, TX
A beautifully sculptural 18th century provincial French commode, executed in richly grained oak and
Oak
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak features no less than eight
Brass
$1,795
H 28.75 in W 30.75 in D 16.75 in
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
Brass
$7,500
H 32.5 in W 45.25 in D 25.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Curved Commode with Parquet Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Curved Commode with Parquet Top A graceful example of
Oak
$13,500
H 35.5 in W 53 in D 23.25 in
Hollywood Regency, French Louis XVI Style Commode, Mahogany, Oak, Marble, 1920s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency, French Louis XVI Style Commode, Mahogany, Marble, France, 1920s Maison Jansen
Marble, Bronze
English Jacobean 17th Century Oak Four-Drawer Commode of Rare Form
Located in Troy, NY
Large and unusual Jacobean Commode, the dark stained oak and the elongated body on tall legs give
Oak
French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish. Hand
Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak is a study in the French
Brass
$3,800
H 35.5 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
French Louis XV Carved Oak Provincial Country Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant, one-of-a-kind French country commode or chest of drawers, with a highly carved serpentine
Oak
$3,500
H 35.5 in W 45 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A striking late 19th-century Dutch bombe commode featuring a dramatically curved serpentine front
Brass
$1,489
H 41.34 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in
English antique oak chest of drawers / commode from the early 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This large and impressive antique English oak chest of drawers dates from the early 18th century
Wood, Oak
$4,600
H 11.25 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
French 19th Century Charles X St. Oak and Marble Commode de Maitrise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French early 19th century Charles X st. oak and Gris St. Anne marble petite Commode
Marble
$3,980
H 36 in W 49 in D 21 in
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak was hand-crafted from
Brass
$5,683
H 35.04 in W 50.4 in D 25.79 in
Antique 19th-century german empire oak and pine inlaid three drawer commode
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful commode was made in Germany in the late 19th century. The commode is made from
Brass
$9,018
H 35.63 in W 52.37 in D 24.41 in
Louis XVI Marble-Topped Commode, French Oak & Satinwood, c. 1770
Located in Worcester, GB
Louis XVI Marble-Topped Commode French, c. 1770 This Louis XVI commode from France dates to the
Kingwood
$8,715Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 40 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Jacobean Four Drawer English Oak Dressers or Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of Jacobean style dressers. The beautiful geometric lines give the dressers a perfect transition from functional to architectural pieces of art - the pulls are a bea...
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Commode, Hand-Made Oak with Breccia Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI commode hand-made in France in the late 1800s using oak and decorated with mahogany
Breccia Marble
Dutch Painted Bombe Commode
Located in Arundel, GB
A very elegant, painted oak, early 19th century Dutch Bombe commode with 4 long drawers. Raised on
Oak
19th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 19th-century French commode, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of classic
Oak
Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1880. Splits into three
Oak
Small Dutch Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C Dutch three drawer commode. 1820. Awaiting brass handles. Dimensions 39 inches (99
Oak
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French painted 3dr commode, 1820. Dimensions: 53 inches (135 cms) wide 21.5
Oak
French Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French 3 drawer painted serpentine front commode. 1880. Internal reference: C
Brass
French Painted Breakfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning early 19th century French painted oak breakfront commode with good carved details. 1820
Oak
$7,200
H 32.625 in W 59.75 in D 23.25 in
Antique 5-Foot Long French Commode in Sculpted Oak, Original Marble Top, C. 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unusual French commode, given the approximate width of 60 inches, this sculpted oak chest
Stone, Marble
French 18th Century Regence Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful early 18th century French Regence Commode. Wonderfully constructed from sturdy
Oak
18th Century Danish Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1780. Reference: 7752
Oak
18th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the Louis XV period. Crafted from solid oak, the commode features a gracefully curved front with three
Brass
French 18th Century Parisian Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful Commode made of flamed walnut and oak. It has beautiful Louis XV hardware.
Oak, Walnut
18th C. Belgium Bleached Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Belgian commode crafted from solid oak, beautifully bleached to reveal
Oak
19th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
serpentine front and sides crafted from solid oak. The commode's elegant curves, including the scalloped
Oak
18th Century Danish Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Danish bowfronted 3 drawer commode. 1780. Reference: 7608 Dimensions 45
Oak
Danish Painted Four Drawer Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th C Danish painted 4 drawer commode with a painted fuax marble top. The drawers do
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.
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