Antique Venetian Commode
Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Venetian Commode
Bronze
Early 1800s Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Venetian Commode
Wood, Paint
Mid-18th Century Italian Other Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
1720s Italian Louis XV Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
1920s Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Venetian Commode
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Venetian Commode
Lacquer, Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Venetian Commode
Brass
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Venetian Commode
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
1820s Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
18th Century Italian Other Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
17th Century European William and Mary Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Venetian Commode
Poplar
1780s Italian Rococo Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Paint
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Venetian Commode
Gold Leaf
18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Venetian Commode
Nutwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Venetian Commode
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
19th Century Italian Other Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Pine, Lacquer
18th Century Antique Venetian Commode
Pine
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Venetian Commode
Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Paint
19th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
19th Century Japanese Antique Venetian Commode
Marble
18th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
1910s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Venetian Commode
Marble
1890s Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Metal, Bronze
1720s Italian Baroque Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut, Burl
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
1910s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Venetian Commode
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Bronze
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Venetian Commode
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Venetian Commode
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Venetian Commode
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Venetian Commode
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Venetian Commode
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Venetian Commode
Burl, Walnut
Early 1800s Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Bronze
1920s Italian Antique Venetian Commode
Silver Leaf
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Venetian Commode
Wood
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.
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