Antique French Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Commode 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French walnut, ormolu mounted Louis Revival breakfront fronted commode, circa 1880 in date.
Ormolu
Sold|$1,863
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a 19th century Victorian antique walnut chest of drawers with a lovely top, 2 short drawers and 4 long drawers all with original brass handles and thumb moulded edge, reeded ...
Walnut
Large Neoclassical Serpentine Commode in Walnut, Italy c. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Large Serpentine Commode in Walnut, featuring inlay & cross-banded designs throughout, and dating from the fourth quarter of the 1700s.
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut and Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style walnut commode with original marble top. The drawer fronts are paneled and feature impressive brass escutcheon plates and drawer pulls.
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bleached Walnut Lyonnaise Commode with B
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome early 19th century French Empire period four drawer commode handcrafted of walnut by talented artisans in Lyon, circa 1810.
Brass, Bronze
Magnificent Antiq. French Rococo Figured Walnut Commode w/Marble
Located in Highwood, IL
Absolutely breathtaking! This exquisite antique French figured walnut 4+1 drawer commode with its serpentine front and marble top is a true showstopper.
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Petite Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style petite commode handcrafted of walnut near Villeneuve les Avignon in the South of France, circa 1850s.
Carrara Marble
Small Antique Dutch Baroque Style 18th Century Bombe Commode
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Dutch Baroque style commode or chest of drawers. Small proportions. Burl walnut veneer on an oak carcase. The piece has been recently limed to enhance the beautifu...
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Louis Philippe Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. As typical with the style the chests of drawers is very straight-lined, with inset drawers. The top is compos...
Walnut
French 19th Century Transitional Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately three-drawer transitional walnut commode with original marble top from 19th century, France.
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Four Drawers and Carved Rais de Cœurs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Experience the epitome of antique Italian luxury, with this walnut commode that is not only a reflection of its historical origin but also an enduring symbol of sophisticated interio...
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Gray Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
An antique French Louis Philippe four-drawer walnut commode with a bookmatched front having a gray marble top with an ogee edge and canted corners that overhangs the body to balance ...
Cherry
Antique French Chest of Drawers 19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Buxton, GB
Fabulous Empire Chest of Drawers French Origin 19th Century Blonde Walnut Bronze Details 4 Drawers Gilt Decorative Handles Some Chips to the Veneer Carrara Marble Top (V...
Marble, Bronze
French 18th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XIV Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A magnificent French antique hand-carved walnut chest of drawers stamped by the cabinet maker, Jean-Baptiste Fromageau (b. 1726).
Bronze
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century French Directoire 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This commode dates to the 1880s era and is in good original antique condition, The commode has three drawers and measures 36.5 wide x 31.25 tall x 18.5 deep.
Walnut
Magnificent Period Louis XV Walnut Wood Commode, Circa 1760
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French commodes, whether formal or country, were considered the prime piece in a room during the 18th century.
Pair of Antique French Rococo Marquetry Marble-Top Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique French Rococo marquetry marble-top commodes (Louis XV style) are exceedingly rare and perfect as bedside tables or end tables in the formal entertaining room! Topped...
Marble
Sold|$12,062
Antique Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An early 18th Century chest on chest in veneered walnut with herring-bone banding, good color and patina and unusually still retains its original handles and bracket feet. Oak lined ...
Walnut
19th Century French Bleached Walnut Louis Philippe Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome 19th century French Louis Philippe style four-drawer bleached commode, circa 1880s. Handcrafted of walnut and meticulously bookmatched burled walnut, this handsome commode...
Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI walnut and marquetry ormolu mounted commode, circa 1780 in date.
Marble, Ormolu
Sold|$842
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
A quality antique burr walnut chest of drawers with brushing slide dating to the 1900's. This good quality walnut chest has a burr walnut quarter veneered top with crossbanded and mo...
Walnut
Sold|$1,684
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers – Georgian Style Item Code: 1377 A very attractive small antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style, offering excellent c...
Walnut
Superb Antique Distressed Creme Painted Swedish Gustavian Commode Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous antique distressed painted Gustavian or Swedish commode. At first glance it appears French Louis XVI or Directoire, but it's actually Swedish in the Gustavian mann...
Walnut
Sold|$4,995 / set
Gorgeous Pair of Antique White and Gold Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of antique white paint decorated commodes with gold accents. The pair is in good condition for their age and measure 49.25 wide x 22 deep x 32.25 tall. They d...
Walnut
Sold|$2,055 / set
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique burr walnut bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb and they are a very useful ...
Walnut
Sold|$1,684
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
Slim antique bow fronted walnut chest on chest in excellent condition and with a lovely mellow colour. The drawer fronts are burr walnut with great patterns running through them. The...
Walnut
Sold|$4,514
Superb Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality burr walnut pedestal desk with inset leather top dating from the early 1900s. This fine quality walnut desk has an inverted moulded breakfront top with two crossba...
Walnut
Sold|$1,819
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
Slim antique bow fronted walnut chest on chest on bracket feet in excellent condition & with a lovely mellow color. The drawer fronts are burr walnut & have original brass handles. T...
Walnut
Sold|$532
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut chest of drawers, having a crossbanded top, above an arrangement of six graduated drawers, each with oak linings and brass handles, sta...
Walnut
Sold|$1,314 / set
Pair of Antique Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique walnut bedside cabinets of Queen Anne design and dating from the 1920s period. They have a wonderful original mellow color and have lots of character. They are also v...
Walnut
Sold|$2,021
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique burr walnut bow fronted chest of drawers is excellent quality and in good original condition. It has a lovely color and wonderful patterns within the burr walnut veneers...
Walnut
Sold|$2,628
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This tall slim antique burr walnut bow fronted chest of drawers has a wonderful color and beautiful grain patterns running through all the drawers. It’s very good quality and in exce...
Walnut
Sold|$2,358
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique walnut chest of drawers is of extremely high quality and has a well shaped front. The pattern of the burr walnut on the top is stunning and it’s cross banded outside. Th...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Bombe Louis XV Style Venetian Commode
Located in Encinitas, CA
This bombe style Venetian book matched walnut veneer bombe three drawer commode is a splendid piece that will add a wonderful visual appeal to any space it is added to. The piece is ...
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Inlay, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian neoclassical walnut two-drawer commode with inlay and tapered legs.
Antique Serpentine Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
A good antique walnut serpentine chest of drawers on cabriole legs. Having a super quality bookmatched veneered serpentine walnut top with crossbanded boarder and moulded edge over t...
Walnut
French Antique Nightstand Walnut Cabinet 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Walnut Bedside Cabinet Stands Upon Elegant Tapered Legs with Brass Feet. Circa 1860 Having an Arrangement of 3 Oak Lined Drawers. The Drawers Feature Chequered Inlays, De...
Walnut
Sold|$3,200
Antique French Walnut Two-Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
This is a lovely antique French walnut chest with two drawers, brass accents, fluted side posts and four legs. This piece will add French charm to any room and can be used for a vari...
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Wellington Chest
Located in London, GB
This burr walnut six-drawer wellington chest has been adapted from a larger antique piece of furniture and is of very high quality. The burr walnut veneers are stunning and the propo...
Walnut
Sold|$5,600
Antique Pair Walnut Bedside Pedestal Chests
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Pair Of Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Bedside Chests Having Four Drawers And Unusual Candle Slides To Side (Please note that these pedestals would have start...
Walnut
Sold|$1,334
Antique Walnut Slim Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique walnut slim chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of lovely quality, it is a very useful and compact size. The walnu...
Walnut
Sold|$1,549
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique chest of drawers in burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates from around 1900-1910. It is a lovely size and is of amazing quality. Th...
Walnut
Sold|$1,954
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and top quality walnut chest on chest. This is in the antique Georgian style, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is extremely well made and this is a really useful si...
Walnut
Sold|$4,259
Antique Georgian Walnut Bureau George II
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique George II Walnut bureau, circa 1740 in date. This elegant bureau can soon become the centrepiece of your furniture collection and suitably house your mos...
Walnut
Sold|$801
Antique Figured Walnut Chest on Legs
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique walnut chest on legs in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England & dates from around the 1930’s period. It is of lovely quality and is very useful size. Per...
Walnut
Sold|$2,021
Antique Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique Victorian period chest of drawers in figured walnut. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880. It’s very well made and is a great size, with lot...
Walnut
Sold|$1,044
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique chest of drawers in walnut. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. This is of very good quality, with a serpentine shape...
Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Walnut Commode with Marquetry Band on Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A late 19th century French Louis XVI style petite commode handcrafted of walnut by talented artisans in the port city of Bordeaux, circa 1880s, having a rectangular top with a marque...
Walnut
Louis XVI Petite Commode in Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI petite commode in walnut with grey marble top, canted fluted corners, three sliding drawers with brass pulls and fluted tapered legs with brass caps.
c.1870 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Exquisite antique French Louis Philippe book-matched, burled walnut 5-drawer commode.
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commode with Paquetry Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An neoclassical figured walnut commode with parquetry inlay, 3 sliding drawers and brass hardware.
Ebony
c.1875 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Superb antique French Louis Philippe 5 hand-dovetailed drawer commode.
Marble
c.1870 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Magnificent antique French book-matched burled walnut 4-drawer commode with its original marble top and beautifully hand-dovetailed drawers.
19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Five Drawers, French in Origin and dating from the 19th Century.
Sold|$1,314
Antique Burr Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in London, GB
Antique burr walnut cabinet on chest dating from the 1920s-1930s period and in excellent original condition. It’s very good quality and is a very useful item, with some nice features...
Walnut
Sold|$2,533
Antique Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique inlaid walnut chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of outstanding quality and is a great size, with plenty of storag...
Walnut
Sold|$2,223
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is absolutely superb, this is extremely we...
Walnut
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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