18th Century Continental Commode With Marble Top
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century Continental commode featuring a serpentine front and richly molded drawer fronts
Late 18th Century French Antique Serpentine Commode
Marble
18th Century Continental Commode With Marble Top
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century Continental commode featuring a serpentine front and richly molded drawer fronts
Marble
$4,400
H 32 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide
Located in Chicago, IL
room and serves multiple purposes: as a bedroom dresser, bathroom or hallway commode, or dining room
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French Louis XV provincial walnut commode. With a serpentine front and two carved
Walnut
Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
serpentine French commode would make a wonderful addition to any bedroom or as an eye-catching drop zone
Wood, Paint
$62,000
H 59 in W 48 in D 23 in
Late 19th Inlaid Pearl Serpentine Chest Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular and Rare Late 19th-Century Damascus "Serpentine Front" chest of drawers from Damascus
Mother-of-Pearl
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 39 in D 20.25 in
Handsome German Baroque Style Reverse-Serpentine Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The reverse-serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers all in a warmly-colored
Wood
19th Century Irish Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Irish Georgian mahogany secretaire commode. Serpentine fronted with fall front to
Leather, Mahogany
$5,595
H 33.2 in W 50.7 in D 24.6 in
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers, Serpentine Front
Located in High Point, NC
weathered patina, it features a serpentine front that adds fluidity to the silhouette, complemented by
Oak
$3,378
H 29.65 in W 34.26 in D 20.87 in
Dutch Baroque Oak Small Chest Of Drawers With Serpentine Front, Early 1900s
Located in Viterbo, VT
drawers with serpentine fronts. The same serpentine pattern is found also on the molding dividing the
Oak
$1,898Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with
Wood, Walnut
18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
An early 19th century Northern Italian Baroque chest of draws. Italian 3-drawer serpentine walnut
Bronze
$6,789
H 35.24 in W 41.34 in D 20.48 in
Antique Georgian 1760 Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers Writing Brush & Slide
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a superb quality Antique Georgian, Circa 1760, Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Brass
$8,400
H 35.5 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
Late 18th C. Italian Finely Carved Chest w/Subtle Serpentine Shaped Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Italian two-drawer serpentine carved-wood chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries
Metal
18th Century French Painted Commode Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Crafted from pine, the commode features a serpentine front with three
Pine
$20,376
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Important 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest Signe J N Teague 1779
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The Documented John Teague 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Signed ‘J N
Mahogany, Oak
$12,600
H 40.5 in W 58.5 in D 26.75 in
19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Inlay and Ornate Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany chest from the 19th century, with serpentine front and diamond motifs. Rooted
Brass
$3,950
H 27 in W 22 in D 14 in
French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style painted bedside chest from the late 19th century, with serpentine front and
Wood
18th Century Fruitwood French Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 18th century French three-drawer fruitwood serpentine front commode with nice foliate
Fruitwood
$3,950
H 31 in W 23 in D 16.25 in
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Mahogany Three-Drawer, Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany three-drawer chest from the 18th century with serpentine front, aged
Bronze
$29,874
H 33.5 in W 39 in D 23 in
Antique George III period fiddle back mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th Century Geroge III period mahogany serpentine Chest, having moulded edge boxwood
Mahogany
19th Century George III Harewood and Marquetry Commode
By W. Williamson & Sons Guilford
Located in Bradenton, FL
, Guildford (1790-1889). The serpentine-fronted commode features satinwood crossbanding and intricate floral
Wood
18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
oak and featuring a beautiful serpentine shape, this commode is a true masterpiece. The rosewood inlay
Ormolu
$4,200
H 31.75 in W 30 in D 20 in
Late 18th-early 19th Century Petite Serpentine Georgian Mahogany Dressing Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little late 18th-early 19th century petite serpentine Georgian mahogany dressing chest. This
Mahogany
$17,517
H 43 in W 48 in D 67 in
A Stately (48 Inch) George III 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A stately George III figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers. Attributed to the workshop or
Brass
$13,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 55.5 in D 24.5 in
Italian Rococo Serpentine Form 2-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine marble top above a conforming body having two drawers fitted with foliate bronze
Marble
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, After Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier
Marble, Ormolu
$6,160
H 35 in W 47 in D 21.5 in
Charming Hand-Painted Italian Serpentine Chest w/ Urn & Floral Design, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian hand-painted raised chest, with subtle serpentine body, from the early 19th century
Wood
$6,950
H 29 in W 46.25 in D 22.25 in
Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray
Bronze
$2,138
H 35.04 in W 39.38 in D 21.26 in
George III Style "Waring and Gillow" Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George III style "Waring and Gillow Ltd" mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in good condition
Mahogany
$35,000
H 34 in W 39 in D 22.5 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Orig Cherub Brasses, C. 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany serpentine chest with a carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers
Brass
$1,047Sale Price|29% Off
H 10 in W 15 in D 7.75 in
19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Pearland, TX
representation of the furniture they were selling. This fine chest has a beautiful serpentine front fitted with
Mahogany
$5,092
H 35.44 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Antique Serpentine Fronted Claw & Ball Feet Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Serpentine fronted, Calw & Ball feet, late
Hardwood
French 18th Century Walnut Louis XV Period Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
An 18th-century French Louis XV period serpentine-front fruitwood commode chest of three drawers
Brass
18th Century French Regence Marble-Top Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French marble top commode with serpentine front, bronze mounts and parquestry drawer fronts
Bronze
$27,000
H 32 in W 50 in D 26 in
French Walnut Serpentine Ormolu & Marble Top Chest of Drawers , Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
French Walnut serpentine graduated chest of drawers with exquisite decorative inlays, original
Marble
$30,000
H 33.5 in W 46.75 in D 23.25 in
French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Foliage & Shell Carved Chest of Drawers 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial Walnut serpentine chest of drawers with a molded edge top, decorative carved
Brass, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Tarry Town, NY
taste and expert skill of Italian furniture makers of the period. The commode’s serpentine form and
Brass
$12,995
H 29.75 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish period Rococo Serpentine chest of three drawers. This antique commode from
Metal
18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine 18th Century Polychrome-Painted Serpentine Bombe Commode, originating in Italy during the
Paint
$12,395 / set
H 34 in W 52.75 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Fantastic Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood Commodes Buffets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
serpentine chest, antique painted commodes, neoclassical English case pieces, Regency style satinwood, floral
Satinwood
Antique Marble Top Commode Bombe Chest With Marquetry Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage French Louis XV–style commode featuring a serpentine bombe form, intricate
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Period Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XV Period marquetry commode with serpentine front, curved sides
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique walnut, marquetry and ormolu mounted Louis Revival serpentine fronted
Ormolu
Circa 1880 French Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 French Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode. Handsome serpentine form with rouge de fer marble
Marble, Bronze
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV walnut commode with serpentine top, moulded edges, paneled sides and four carved sliding
Bronze
$6,440
H 32.25 in W 41 in D 23 in
18th C. Portuguese Raised Serpentine Chest w/Ball and Claw Feet, Dark Teal Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Portuguese painted wood raised, serpentine chest of two drawers, with ball and claw feet, from
Wood, Paint
$15,989
H 33 in W 36.5 in D 23.25 in
A George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers of Outstanding Colour and Pati
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The chest of finely exaggerated serpentine form with four graduated and cockbeaded drawers, all
Mahogany
$38,000 / set
H 38.5 in W 46 in D 23.75 in
Pair of Hand Painted Commodes, 18th Century Italian (Venetian)
Located in El Monte, CA
feature flowing curvilinear lines throughout. Each commode features serpentine fronts and sides, graceful
Wood
$17,495
H 32.5 in W 40 in D 16.25 in
Outstanding Pair 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. Each commode features a serpentine front with two drawers, beautifully hand-painted in rich tones of
Walnut
Louis XV/XVI Transition Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Transition Louis XV-XVI style kingwood and marquetry serpentine front three-drawer commode with
Wood, Kingwood
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.75 in W 34 in D 19 in
Dutch Rococo Style Satinwood Marquetry Burl Mahogany Commode/Dresser
Located in Fort Washington, MD
background. The commode has a serpentine front, ornate with floral and foliage inlays, and is fitted with
Wood, Burl
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Located in London, GB
' commode with serpentine sides, parquetry, superb decorative gilded bronze ormolu mounts and raised on
Ormolu
$4,950
H 31 in W 43.5 in D 24.75 in
Antique Austrian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Burl Chest Drawers Dresser Commode 1760
Located in Portland, OR
Germany, circa 1760. This fine 18th century commode is of serpentine shape and has a overhanging top which
Ash, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
$3,920
H 30.75 in W 24.5 in D 14.25 in
French Side-Chest with Shapely Serpentine Front, from the Turn of 18/19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
commode from France features a graceful serpentine shaped front and curvy sides, with rear being spread
Fruitwood
$8,500
H 37.88 in W 52.38 in D 26 in
Antique Marble Top Floral Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Commode / Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
XV era. The commode's serpentine bombe shape adds a sense of elegance and grace to its design, while
Marble, Brass
Period Dutch Mahogany Four-Drawer Bombe Marquetry Commode, 1800
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A period Dutch mahogany four-drawer bombe marquetry commode, the serpentine shaped top overhanging
Mahogany
$7,500
H 28 in W 33 in D 18.75 in
18th Century Italian Marquetry Top Chest with Two Drawers and Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian 18th century chest features an exquisite top adorned with a diamond pattern veneer, around a central landscape scene in marquetry. The horizontal diamond pattern is repe...
Wood
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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