18th Century Dutch Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front 3 drawer painted oak commode with a faux marble top. 1790. Reference: 8114 Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 18 inches (46 cms) Deep 29.5 inche...
Oak
18th-Century French Louis XVI Oak Commode with Carved Laurel Swags
Located in New York, NY
This elegant French chest of drawers dates from the second half of the 18th century and is firmly rooted in the Louis XVI period. Constructed in solid oak, it presents a refined yet ...
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, raised panels, brass hardware and short feet.
Brass
$6,607
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
This 19th-century Continental commode is presented in the Gustavian taste, featuring a masterfully executed limed oak finish that highlights its rustic architectural lines.
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 large drawers and superb serpentine front.
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 Charles X commode in blonde oak with silver inlay is a rare and exceptionally eleg...
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
Perhaps set in a bedroom, this English 1820s oak commode would bring a charming addition to any home.
Brass
$3,617
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 beveled edge and molding that extends to the beautifully hand-paneled sides.
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 a rectangular-shaped top, with Neoclassical case which houses three full-sized draw...
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 sides and drawer fronts with hand carvings of garlands and cornucopia.
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 inset panel, solid sides and base with shaped aprons, over open curved arms on turn...
Oak
$4,049
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
- Fine, elegant, Chippendale period bedside table - Practical for everyday use - Finely figured tray top is practical, securing items placed on the table top - Portable as the top i...
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 cms) wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) deep 32.5 inches (83 cms) high.
Oak
18th Century Alsace Oak Chest or Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted from solid oak, this 18th-century Alsace chest showcases the robust construction and understated elegance characteristic of the region. Beautifully aged with a rich patina de...
Wood, 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 rich hand-carved decoration across the drawer fronts with scrolling foliage and floral...
Oak
18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
In bleached oak with three smooth running drawers. Circa 1780.
Oak
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 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 many centuries in Europe, originating in what is now Italy.
Marble, Bronze
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 thin two-board top over four drawers, the drawer fronts accentuated by red and blac...
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-existent, and commodes and armoires were used for clothes storage.
Bronze
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.
Mirror, Oak
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 drawer with handsomely carved apron, knees and feet.
Oak
$3,982
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
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand Painted & Lacquered, Marbled topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste Sauteuse bo...
Marble
$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
A stately mid-19th century French Louis XVI style three-drawer commode from the Normandy region, circa 1850s, hand carved in solid oak and beautifully bleached or washed to reveal it...
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 drawers!
Brass
$2,388
H 37.41 in W 46.07 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Farmhoues Cabinet, Commode in Oak Wood, 19th century Denmark 1850s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This mid-19th century buffet in oak and pinewood carries a quiet presence shaped by simple lines and hand-carved detail. Made in the 1850s, the cabinet stands on a scalloped base wit...
Oak, Pine
$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, Circa 1880s Carved oak, with brass hardware and porcelain casters.
Brass
$4,543Sale Price|20% Off
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 distinguished by its deeply modeled serpentine form.
Oak
$4,120
H 32.5 in W 50.5 in D 24.75 in
Antique French Louis XIV Commode, Oak with Bronze Hardware, Circa 1740
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful mid-18th century French commode is made of oak with its original patina. It has original bronze hardware too.
Oak
$2,575
H 35.04 in W 49.22 in D 23.23 in
Louis XV Period Parisian Commode in Walnut, Oak and Beech, 18th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
18th-century Parisian commode in walnut, oak, and beech. Sold without a lock.
Oak, Walnut
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 it an elegant streamlined appearance.
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 inspired Mahogany commode with bronze mounts on the foot corners and bronze framing...
Marble, Bronze
$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 18th-century French craftsmanship, this Louis XV period commode showcases the timeles...
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-crafted in France in the 18th century, exceptionally executed in refined luxurious Neocl...
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 masculine form, rendered from oak to last for generations!
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 front. This very well made chest with dovetailed drawers would also make a lovely a...
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 and sides, crafted in richly grained solid oak with a warm, aged patina.
Brass
$1,457
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. It features five drawers, providing ample storage space. This beautiful piece has a ...
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 de Maitrise.
Marble
German Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C German 3 drawer oak serpentine commode. 1780
Oak
$5,560
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
The commode is made from European summer oak and solid pine and features three drawers.
Brass
$8,774
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 late 18th century, offering a refined blend of neoclassical design and practical sto...
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 veneer and brass molding.
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.
Oak
Dutch Painted Bombe Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small early 19th C Dutch painted bombe commode. 1820
Oak
19th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
The central circular motif on each drawer adds symmetry and a refined decorative touch, enhancing the commode’s visual appeal. The commode is crafted from solid oak, and retains its...
Oak
Small Dutch Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C Dutch three drawer commode. 1820. Awaiting brass handles. Dimensions 39 inches (99 cms) wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) deep 32.5 inches (83 cms) high.
Oak
Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1880.
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 inches (55 cms) deep 37.5 inches (95 cms) high.
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
$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 of drawers was hand-carved circa 1860.
Stone, Marble
18th Century Danish Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1780.
Oak
French 18th Century Regence Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful early 18th century French Regence Commode. Wonderfully constructed from sturdy oak in arbalete form with 4 drawers.
Oak
18th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted from solid oak, the commode features a gracefully curved front with three drawers adorned with original brass handles and escutcheons, showcasing intricate detailing and a wa...
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
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 serpentine front and sides crafted from solid oak.
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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