Pair of Italian Green Painted Commodes
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very decorative pair of Italian Rococo style commodes, painted light green over all
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Pair of Italian Green Painted Commodes
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very decorative pair of Italian Rococo style commodes, painted light green over all
Wood
$2,950
H 33.25 in W 47.5 in D 22.25 in
Jacques Bodart, Louis XVI Style, Green Painted Commode, USA, 1960s
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jacques Bodart, Louis XVI Style, Green Paint, Brass, Commode or Chest of Drawers, USA, 1960s A
Brass
$11,500 / set
H 37 in W 51.5 in D 22 in
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Commodes, Mint Commodes / Nightstands
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jansen style Hollywood Regency marble top mounted Mint Green Painted Commodes or Nightstands. This is a
Marble, Bronze
An 18th Century Green Blue Painted Italian Commode
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1780 A fine mid eighteenth century painted Italian commode, the top with tromp l’oeil
Wood
A Magnificent French Ormolu-Mounted Green Painted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Magnificent French Ormolu-Mounted Green Painted Chinoiserie Commode with Original Marble Top An
Marble, Ormolu
$11,240Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 35.38 in W 44.75 in D 19.25 in
Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Green Painted Wood, Marble, Bronze, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of paint decorated Hollywood Regency marble-top bronze mounted commodes. The green painted
Wood
$3,463Sale Price|35% Off
H 38.78 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860 Green Gold
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian green and gold painted chest of drawers buffet commode in
Pine
$5,500
H 32 in W 30 in D 19 in
Italian Hand-Painted Three-Drawer Commode, Ivory Patina with Green & Gold 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
This Italian hand-painted three-drawer commode from the 1990s captures the elegance of Neoclassical
Wood, Paint
Pair of Painted Green French Provincial Chests
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of painted green, French Provincial style chests of drawers.
Wood, Paint
$11,300
H 34.38 in W 34.63 in D 17 in
French Louis XV Style Green Chinoiserie Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XV STYLE GREEN-PAINTED CHINOISERIE MARBLE TOP COMMODE Probably French, late 19th to early
Marble, Bronze
$5,400
H 30 in W 37 in D 18 in
Delia chest by the fabulous things in hand painted absolute green swirl
Located in Richmond, VA
The Delia chest by our sister company, “The Fabulous Things” seen in our hand painted absolute
Wood, Paint
Hand-Painted Green Malachite and Bakelite Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Hand-painted faux malachite and bakelite chest, circa early 1950s. This extraordinary example has
Bakelite, Wood
$352,957
H 30.51 in W 34.65 in D 20.47 in
1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Green Lacquered Commode with Fantasy Birds and Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary Venetian wooden lacquered commode with polychrome flowers and fantasy
Wood, Lacquer
$764,741
H 34.65 in W 56.89 in D 25.4 in
1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman private collection. Rare
Wood, Lacquer
$3,200
H 87 in W 34 in D 20.5 in
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In an all-over ivory paint with a wonderful light green interior throughout this beautiful turn of
Wood, Paint
$7,500 / set
H 33.75 in W 36.75 in D 19.75 in
Pair Antique Neoclassical Italian School Green Faux Painted Rouge Marble Chests
Located in Essex, MA
A lovely pair of antique Neoclassical Italian School faux painted & rouge marble chests with
Marble
$8,800 / set
H 32.5 in W 38 in D 18 in
Pair of German Hand-Painted Green Chests with a Neo-Classical Design
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of German hand-painted green chests with a neo-classical design. These chests
Wood
$2,360
H 28.35 in W 41.34 in D 17.33 in
ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PALE PiNE GREEN THREE DRAWER CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Pulborough, GB
softly distressed, pale green-painted finish that has gracefully aged over time. Dating to the late 19th
Pine
$3,844
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 15.36 in
ANTiQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GREEN FLORAL TWO OVER THREE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Swedish circa 1880-1900 hand painted green floral chest of drawers in two over three formation Please
Wood
$12,750 / item
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
blue green metallic tint, difficult to photograph as the metal shine appears more blue or more green
Brass
$12,750 / item
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
blue green metallic tint, difficult to photograph as the metal shine appears more blue or more green
Brass
$5,082Sale Price / item|28% Off
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Magnificent Green Bathroom Cabinets in Murano Glass - Luxury Style Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Elevate your bathroom with our magnificent green cabinets crafted from exquisite Murano glass
Brass
$10,529
H 34.26 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Green-Malachite Colored Glass Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
, covered in green malachite-pattern hand painted glass and brass handles. Feet cladded in colored glass
Brass
$10,529
H 34.26 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Green-Malachite Colored Glass Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
, covered in green malachite-pattern hand painted glass and brass handles. Feet cladded in colored glass
Brass
$13,390 / item
H 54.25 in W 35.9 in D 19.75 in
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 6-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
handcrafted in Italy, is clad in glass, in an aquamarine blue green metallic tint, difficult to photograph as
Brass
Italian Neo-Classic Ivory Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) Ivory with green undertones painted monumental commode with gold
Marble
ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE CHINOISERIE GREEN PAINTED PETIT COMMODE
Located in San Francisco, CA
OF BOMBE FORM AND FITTED WITH TWO DRAWERS; RAISED ON CABRIOLE LEGS; PAINTED WITH EXOTIC CHINOISERIE
A Painted Commodino with Faux Painted Green Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
A painted commodino with faux painted green marble top, two-drawers above a shaped apron resting on
Wood
Unavailable
H 34 in W 49 in D 21 in
Pair of 19th Century Painted Commodes in the Manner of George Brookshaw
By George Brookshaw
Located in London, GB
A very elegant pair of 19th century green and painted commodes in the manner of George Brookshaw
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Nouveau Collection / LCI4 Commode from Stained Birch Wood in Green
By Jiri Krejcirik
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
Wood, Birch
Antique Chest of Drawers-New Pale Green Paint
Located in Southampton, NY
A Continental chest of drawers nicely painted and distressed in a pale green paint. The color in
Pine, Paint
Italian Rococo Green Painted and Parcel Semainier, Venice
Located in Hollywood, FL
Overall painted in green with parcel-gilt carved details, five drawers, over short cabriole legs
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Green Feet Chest of Drawers, Burr Walnut Marble Top and Painted Feet
Located in London, GB
The Green Feet chest of drawers is made in burr walnut veneer with three lines that divide in equal
Marble
The Green Dresser (La Commode Verte)
By Michel Moreau
Located in Red Bank, NJ
Michel Moreau draws from his architectural background to find balance and form in his art. In this painting he juxtaposes the architectural form of the dresser with the free flowing ...
Canvas, Oil
18th Century French Green Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful French 18th Century painted commode. With the most wonderful painted faux marble top
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style green painted commode, the white marble atop a conforming case fitted with
Marble
Green Painted Chinoiserie Commode by Widdicomb
Located in Manhasset, NY
A green painted Chinoiserie style French commode with beautiful painted scene on cabriole legs
Wood
Green-Painted Louis XV Commode, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Green-painted Louis XV commode with three drawers and silvered trim along the rails and edge of the
Wood
Italian Green and Gold Painted Bombay Commode, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood painted gold gilt Bombay commode decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers throughout
Brass
A Green Painted Three-Drawer Louis XVI Provencal Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A Green Painted Three-Drawer Louis XVI Provencal Commode with Painted Faux Marble Top. All
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 47 in D 23 in
Exceptional Pair of French Provincial Green Painted and Parcel-Gilt Commodes
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An exceptional pair of French Provincial green painted and parcel-gilt commodes, circa 19th century
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Sold
H 38.78 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860 Green Gold
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian green and gold painted chest of drawers buffet commode in
Pine
Sold
H 32.5 in W 50 in D 18 in
Green French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful paint decorated chinoiserie commode. The commode is in good condition with some
Walnut
Pair of Painted Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of commodes, having green paint with gilded details, wonderful handpainted cherubs in
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 47 in D 20 in
Red and Green Paint Decorated Chinoiserie French Louis XV Bombe Commode C1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic red and green chinoiserie painted commode. The complimentary colors add a
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 33 in W 45 in D 21 in
Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Style Green Chinoiserie Floral Painted Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb green chinoiserie paint decorated commode with a white carrara marble top and a
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 38.5 in W 48.5 in D 24 in
18th C. French Rococo Commode w/ Lovely Green Paint & Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo period painted commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a
Wood
Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of three-drawer soft green painted and silver parcel-gilt commodes with silver metal leaf
Vermeil
Unusual emerald green ground chinoiserie commode
Located in Nashville, TN
A French Louis XVI style emerald green japanned chest with chinoiserie decorations. Very well cast
Marble, Bronze
French Provincial green Beige Commode Chest of drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
and elegance to the piece. The commode is hand-painted in a French soft green and cartouches painted
Metal
Green and Red Trim Louis XVI Provençal Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A green and red trim Louis XVI Provençal commode.
Paint, Wood
Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Marble-Top Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
A charming Louis XV style green distress-painted commode with rouge and white marble top. Louis XV
Marble
Italian Neoclassical Celadon Green and Parcel Gilt Commode
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with gilt edge and fretwork border, over two drawers carved in low relief with gilt intertwined laurel garlands centered by an arrow quiver, above a shaped apron;...
Wood
Maison Jansen Green Painted Bombe Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
An elegant green painted and gilded bombe chest with beveled white marble top; consists of three
Wood, Paint
Green Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pale green painted pine chest of drawers with bracket feet and brass handles.
Brass
19th Century Green Painted Campaign Chest/Secretaire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique 19th century green and later floral painted four-drawer campaign chest/secretaire
Wood
French Rococo Style Pale Green Painted Chest
Located in Chireno, TX
French Rococo style pale green painted chest. Constructed in the 19th century from pine using
Pine
Sold
H 33.5 in W 51.5 in L 33.5 in
Pair of English Regency Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo and Green Marble Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (20th Century) green lacquered Chinoiserie design commodes with 2
Faux Bamboo
Early 19th Century Green Painted Italian Cupboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
. An ancient green envelops it, like a cloak of precious moss, slightly faded by time but still full of
Nutwood
Sold
H 30 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Julia Gray LTD. French Louis XVI Green & Gold Nightstand Chest Commode
By Julia Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Julia Gray LTD. French Louis XVI Green & Gold Nightstand Chest Commode. Item features a
Wood, Paint
Green-painted Louis XVI Chest, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
green painted finish is newly applied and subsequently antiqued.
Iron
Theodore Alexander 3 Drawer Chest Green Painted Venetian Style
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Atlanta, GA
Theodore Alexander 3-Drawer Chest 3 Drawer Chest is painted in a Venetian Style and is of High
Wood
Green Painted Demilune in Neo-Classical Style, Pair available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is one of a pair of green-painted demilune chests, the top painted in a semi-circle of radii
Wood
Pair of Green Painted 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
motif. Later green paint which has now taken on a weathered appearance. Expected minor losses to
Pine
Sold
H 40.56 in W 40.56 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Green Lacquered and Painted Wood Dutch Dresser, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
good capacity and wooden top in character also lacquered and painted. Ideal commode to be placed in a
Wood
Pair of Green Painted Gustavian Dressers Or Chests Of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of green painted Gustavian dressers with 3 drawers. Complimentary delivery to most areas of
Pine
Sold
H 34.25 in W 34.75 in D 22.24 in
English 19th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany Chest of Drawers Painted Green
Located in Southampton, NY
English 19th century Hepplewhite mahogany bow front chest of drawers painted green.
Brass
Antique Green Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful chest of drawers has a seafoam green painted finish trimmed in soft white. The
Wood
Green painted sheet metal chest of drawers, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chest of drawers in painted sheet metal decorated with fish, corals, and seabed, rectangular in
Sheet Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 38 in D 18 in
English 1880s Four-Drawer Goldenrod Chest with Green Painted Cartouche Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
accented with green painted cartouche motifs. Raised on four turned feet, this English painted chest circa
Wood
Pair, Green Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft shades of green. Canted
Pine, Paint
Green Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of light green. Upper dentil molding
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 32.25 in W 43.25 in D 21 in
Vintage Grey Green Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Rinceaux Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American three-drawer painted wood chest. This painted poplar chest of drawers features
Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 32.5 in D 14.5 in
Late 18th Century Antique Original Green Painted Small Chest of Drawers Nightsta
Located in Round Top, TX
. The original green (and blue) painted finish has elaborate flourishes in the monograms, date of 1791
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 42 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Large Green Painted Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
pulls and rests on cabriolet feet. It has been given an exceptional new professional seafoam green
Brass
Sold
H 30.75 in W 32.75 in D 19.75 in
Pair, Green Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
drawer decorated with lightly painted Greek key motif. Restored, later professionally painted in layered
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 29.34 in W 34.85 in D 18.9 in
LOVELY ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 GREEN PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS DEPICTING HORSE & RIDER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1900 hand painted chest of drawers depicting rather noble looking horses with their riders Please
Oak
Sold
H 45.25 in W 51 in D 22.25 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Large Green Painted Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
cabriolet ball and claw feet. The original blue/green painted finish has been scraped and rubbed, revealing
Brass
Sold
H 35.5 in W 53.5 in D 25.75 in
19th Century Swedish Three-Drawer Painted Wood Chest in Beige and Forrest Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish three-drawer chest from the 19th century. This Swedish 19th century painted wood chest
Metal
Sold
H 42 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Swedish Painted Wood Five-Drawer Antique Chest in Green-Grey and Beige Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood chest from the early 20th century. This antique Swedish chest features two
Wood
Sold
H 32.25 in W 26.5 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Yellow and Green Painted Small Chest of Drawers or Nightstand from Denma
Located in Round Top, TX
, and was given a hand-painted finish of yellow and green, each of the three drawers accented with
Wood, Paint
French Louis XV Style Two Drawer Bureau in Blue / Green Crackle Painted
Located in Essex, MA
French Louis XV style two drawer blue/green crackle painted two drawer bureau. Fancy metal pulls
Wood
Sold
H 38.25 in W 51 in D 27 in
18th Century French Chest of Four Drawers with Hues of Sea Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 18th century four-drawer painted wood chest. This antique French chest is good sized and
Iron
$16,900 / set
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Bronze
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$229,422Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of Venetian commodes, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in hues of brick pinks, yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an old white naturally...
Wood
Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
The use of color and the unusual architectural paintings on this Piece make it very unique. It has a faux marble top in apricot Coloration. It is very old and is in the original 18...
Wood
$13,530 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. Th...
Wood, Paint
19th Century Venetian Neoclassical style Hand Painted Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A Late 19th Century Venetian commode, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in hues of brick pinks, yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an old white ...
Wood
Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commode/Bombe Chest
By Edgar Nye
Located in East Freetown, MA
Neoclassical style hand painted commode/bombe chest. Antique white with hand painted floral design and Italian charm.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage. Repainted in soft blue.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode. Elegant, tall and with narrow proportions. With serpentine front and three drawers, repainted in soft blue. Circa 1780. With very minor restorat...
Wood
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$6,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 61 in D 22.5 in
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite signed Maison Jansen commode dresser is a superb example of fine French craftsmanship blending Louis XVI and Directoire style influences. Featuring a sleek mahogany bo...
Marble, Brass
$3,350Sale Price|25% Off
H 35 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Located in Nashville, TN
A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
Beech
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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