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 open but if you'd like handles then we can send you a photo of handles we stock or y...
Oak
19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th C Dutch bombe 4 drawer commode with later paint. 1820
Brass
19th Century Dutch Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century very carved bombe front Dutch commode in bleached oak. With original bronze hardwares.
Bronze
19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th C Dutch bombe 4 drawer commode with later paint. 1820
Brass
18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century oak breakfront Dutch commode with a faux marble top. 1780.
Oak
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C French painted oak 3 drawer commode. 1820 Reference: 7474 Dimensions 50 inches (127 cms) Wide 24 inches (61 cms) Deep 39 inches (99 cms) High
Oak
Serpentine Front Rococo Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th century French painted serpentine front commode with a marble top, 1880. Dimensions 47.5 inches (121 cms) wide 20 inches (51 cms) deep 31.5 inches (80 cms) high. ...
Marble
Italian Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century Italian three drawer painted commode with a marble top. 1890. Code: 8511 Dimensions: W: 41" (104.1 cm) H: 31.5" (80 cm) D: 19.5" (49.5 cm)
Oak
Louis XVI Style Ebonised Bureau/Commode
Located in Arundel, GB
A good 19th Century Louis XVI style bureau/commode. Ebonised finish with brass mounts and moulded brass drawer surround details.
Marble
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century French painted commode with a distressed soft salmon pink paint finish. 1820. Code: 8576 Dimensions: W: 43.5" (110.5 cm) H: 33" (83.8 cm) D: 21" (53.3 cm)
Oak
Antique Country Style English Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charming and useful, this lovely rustic country style 3 wide drawer chest dates to the 19th century. The wood has been white washed to give it added interest and is accented perfectl...
Oak
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Dutch painted serpentine commode. 1780. Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High.
Oak
Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual late 18th Century Dutch Empire oak tallboy commode. With ebonised columns and original brassware.
Brass
French Carved and Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French carved and painted three-drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions: 44.5 inches (113 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms) deep 34.5 inches (88 cms) high.
Oak
1920s Danish two drawer painted commode
Located in London, GB
A nice painted Danish commode from the 1920s. Later painted in a light grey it has decorative diamond border detailing and two useful deep drawers with ornate metal handles.
Oak
French Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Louis XVI style oak and brass commode with with marble. A French Louis XVI commode with a marble top is one of the most iconic pieces of late‑19th‑century ne...
Marble
19th Century English Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th C English painted serpentine 3 drawer commode with a brushing slide and later decorative paint. 1820
Oak, Pine
Empire Commode, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire commode. Mahogany, oak, ormolu bronze, Saint Anne marble.
Marble, Bronze
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode made of oak,walnut, fruitwood and maple. Fall front writing surface with interior drawers above three large drawers.
C18th century style Swedish painted small commode
Located in London, GB
Great C18th style diminutive size painted Swedish commode it has an undulating bow front with four useful drawers and has been painted over time in a mid blue grey. A nice piece and...
Oak
19th Century French Three Drawer Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French serpentine three drawer chest of drawers with inlaid top.
Oak
Antique Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French painted commode features a graceful appearance enhanced with subtle scrollwork from the carved ornamentation on the drawer facades to the four legs below, each...
Brass
Pair of Nikifor Vasilyev Marquetry Commodes
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Russian panoramic marquetry commodes by Nikifor Vasilyev, St. Petersburg, circa 1780. Each with it’s original eared and moulded bardiglio marble top. The fr...
Fruitwood, Maple, Oak, Harewood
18th Century Painted Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Painted Louis XVI commode hand-made in southern France in the mid 1700s using oak.
Oak
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Commode was considered an essential furnishing in the 1700s as closets were virtually non-existent.
Bronze
Large Oak Chest
Located in Los angeles, CA
Large Oak Chest
Oak
Commode, Parigi metà del XVIII secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Commode a due cassetti continui con catena a scomparsa. Il mobile è bombato grazie ad una mossa sia verticale sia orizzontale, completamente impiallacciato in Bois de Rose quadripart...
Marble
19th Century French Commode - an Antique Gem!
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Hidden antique mirror with drawn glass Three spacious drawers for organized storage Elegant towel holders on both sides Superior craftsmanship and authentic details Durable a...
Oak
Antique Liégeoise Louis XIV Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liégeoise Louis XIV Marble Top Commode is a beautiful example of timeless design bringing together the warmth of carved wood, richly veined marble, elegant movement, and the ...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes circa 1880. Fine quality pair of Scandinavian chest of drawers in the Gustavian taste, which could work well as a pair of large bedside...
Oak, Pine, Paint
18th Century Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French painted commode represents the essence of the genre, with tailored lines and visually appealing scrollwork across the entire facade. The undulating apron ...
Bronze
$4,072Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier half cabinet was crafted in South Germany around 1830. The piece is veneered in beautifully grained walnut with a striking, book-matched pattern. The interio...
Walnut, Spruce, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Commode Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French Louis XVI commode, crafted in bleached oak, is a timeless testament to neoclassical design.
Brass
German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Large Floral Painted 18th Century Commode of German Origin with five drawers made of oak), serpentine front, on bun feet.
Oak, Softwood
Very Fine Louis XV Style Transition Commode with Ormolu
Located in Johns Island, SC
This very finely made french commode is decorated with marquetry in kingswood with geometric patterns.
Marble, Ormolu
$1,937Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.5 in W 47 in D 24.5 in
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents a nice departure from dark-stained woods, having been finished with a natural look that has achieved a lovely patina over...
Brass
French Restauration Crotch Mahogany Commode Stamped ' Maigret '
Located in Nashville, TN
Stamped in each front corner ' MAIGRET ' ( Alexandre). Unusual in that the drawer veneers are the rare, highly figured crotch mahogany as opposed to the more common flame mahogany. G...
Mahogany, Oak
French 19th Century Painted Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French painted commode with Neoclassical infulence, straight lines, updated paint but retain Gilt bronze mounts. Paneled four drawer fronts and side panels. Shaped top w...
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Dutch Oak Chest with Oak Lining
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Dutch oak chest with oak lining.
Oak
Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at the Paris antiques markets This Wonderful Commode Features 3 Oak Lined Drawers, Each Drawer having Beautiful Parquetry Work.
Marble
18th Century Liégeoise Louis XVI Period Stripped Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A true Louis XVI period commode from 18th century Liège, reflecting the refined Neoclassical ideals embraced in this distinguished Belgian region. Influenced by the French court yet ...
Brass
19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is the ideal choice for style and storage!
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
Oak and pine as secondary woods. French polish finish with nice shiny luster.
Marble
Jacobean Style Oak Chest
Located in London, England
Reproduction Jacobean style small oak three drawer chest of drawers, fully restored with original brass mounts. Mitred geometric panels and pear drop handles. Bracket feet. U.K circa...
Oak
$8,000
H 33.25 in W 47.75 in D 18.5 in
French Art Deco Commode, Restored Rosewood & Mahogany, Paris, 1930s
Located in Astoria, NY
Elegant French Art Deco commode from the 1930s, sourced in Paris, crafted in richly figured rosewood veneer over a solid mahogany frame.
Metal
English 18thC Oak Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780 English 18thC Oak Chest Drawers sku 2148 W96 x D52 x H90.5 cm Weight 50Kg
Oak
19th-century oak chest of drawers
Located in MILL, NL
Campaign chest of drawers / commode. Made from solid oak. Sanded to a natural finish by us.
Brass
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the grandeur of the era, yet rendered in solid oak with brass only as an accent, making it much more compatible ...
Brass
$4,950
H 33.5 in W 39 in D 19.75 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Medallion Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring refined French elegance to a bedroom, entry, or living space with this antique Louis XVI style commode, crafted in France circa 1860. Raised on tapered and fluted legs, the che...
Oak
Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features subtle styling and a beautiful patinaed painted finish that is perfect for today's casual decors. The top has been ...
Brass
Oak Walnut And Fruitwood Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine late 17th century fitted oak, walnut, and fruit wood chest. The drawer and cupboard fronts with columns and architectural designs. the drawers open to show three fitted drawer...
Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut
Circa 1780 French Louis XVI Period Marble Top Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Elegant & delicate sabots. Oak secondary wood. 50 1/8" w., 23" d., 34.75" h.
Marble, Bronze
17th Century Carved Oak Enclosed Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare late 17th century carved oak enclosed chest. The top section with two short and one long drawer disguised with unusual carving featuring dental mouldings, pierced scrolls, geo...
Oak
$161,984
H 38.19 in W 59.06 in D 18.9 in
Louis XVI Style Lacquer Commode After Riesener, France c.1880
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A superb Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and black lacquer commode inspired by Jean-Henri Riesener’s celebrated model for Queen Marie-Antoinette. It features a veined red brèche Basque m...
Marble, Ormolu
$2,555Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 45 in D 22.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
Classic Louis XV French commode of provincial style with two top drawers over two bottom drawers. The drawers are decorated with carved, lozenge shaped decoration and have hardware w...
Marble, Brass
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A Jacobean style oak chest of drawers raised on four large bun feet. The graduating cushion moulding drawers are full length and with brass drop hand...
Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished with superb neoclassic carved detail that is visually captivating!
Brass
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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