Sold|$3,209
19th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique French walnut commode with marble top. Entirely in original and perfect condition.
Walnut
1800's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved Walnut Commode!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved Walnut Commode!!
Walnut
Sold|$5,950
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian commode with figured walnut, canted corners and shaped feet.
Brass
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut, Burl & Rouge Marble Commode Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival wash stand commode offers walnut construction with rouge marble top having shaped backsplash with flanking candle stands surmounting case with frieze d...
Marble
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash.
Marble
Antique South German Baroque Walnut Bowfront Commode Chest, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare antique South German Baroque walnut bowfront commode dating from the third quarter of the 18th century.
Walnut
Antique Italian Venetian Walnut Bombe Commode Chest Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique and highly decorative Venetian Bombe "commode" of small proportions, Mid 20th Century in date.
Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV-Style Walnut Petite Serpentine Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Early-20th Century French Louis XV-Style serpentine commode sauteuse handcrafted of solid walnut in Nimes, circa early 1900s. This lovely petite commode has two drawers single drawer...
Walnut
Original Antique French Louis Philippe Figured Walnut Commode with Marble
Located in Highwood, IL
Original antique French Louis Philippe Commode or Chest of Drawers in beautiful figured Walnut with Ebonized accents and its original fitted Marble top, Providing good storage within...
Marble
Rich Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stunning classic French Louis XVI walnut commode having 3 small drawers on top of two large bottom drawers, each with original beautiful bronze hardware. #4736.
Bronze
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble-Top Commode with Candle Stands
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian commode offers shaped marble backsplash with flanking candle stands and surmounting walnut case with marble top and frieze drawer with carved foliate elements an...
Marble
Antique Adam Style Walnut Commode with Floral Inlay
Located in North York, ON
This antique demi-lune commode was made in the 1930s in America.
Wood
Antique French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Chest/Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Book matched burled walnut Louis Philippe commode offers expert craftsmanship paired with its wooden top. The drawers glide easily, the locks function as they should and this parti...
Antique Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in North York, ON
Simply beautiful. No other words are needed to describe this early 20th century commode. Made with gorgeous book-matched walnut and rosewood veneers, delicate inlays made from exot...
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Marble-Top Commode, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian commode offers shaped marble backsplash having flanking candle stands surmounting case with beveled marble-top over carved walnut base with burl panels, upper dr...
Marble
Antique French Marble Top Demi Lune Walnut Commode
Located in North York, ON
This is an antique commode with beautiful bookmathced diamond-patterned veneers and original marble. It has been professionally restored by our master craftsmen to a rich dark espre...
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Bleached Bookmatched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A striking 19th century French Louis Philippe style bleached commode handcrafted of walnut with a bookmatched burled walnut front by talented artisans in Lyon, circa 1870s. Having a ...
Walnut
Antique Marble Top French Country Walnut Chest Commode
Located in North York, ON
This quaint marble top commode was made by Drexel Furniture out of North Carolina in the 1940s. It has some marks and scratches but they are consistent with its age. Solid brass ha...
Large Antique Tuscan Walnut Commode with Side Compartments, Early 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique walnut wood commode from Tuscany, Italy was produced during the first half of the 19th century. The chest of drawers exhibits a stepped-out front with clean, rectilinear ...
Brass
Sold|$3,200
French 19th Century Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French walnut commode from 19th Century France. The black marble top is more recent and compliments the cabinet base.
Marble, Brass
Antique Eastlake School Walnut & Burl Three Drawer Marble Top Commode C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Three Drawer Marble Top Commode C1890 Measures - 28"H x 27.25"W x 15.25"D An Eastlake Commode, dating to circa 1890 features a stunning combination of ...
Walnut, Burl
Antique Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Walnut Marquetry Commode 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and rare antique Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted walnut and marquetry commode, dating from the late 18th Century.
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut, Burl & Marble Commode, Wash Stand, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival wash stand offers walnut and burl construction with bow-front marble top having shaped backsplash and flanking candle stands over chest with frieze dra...
Marble
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top & Bow-Front Commode Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top & Bow-Front Commode with Paneled Sides and...
Marble
Sold|$4,250
Continental Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique continental burl walnut three-drawer commode, 19th century.
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Marble-Top Commode, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI carved walnut marble-top commode, Circa 1920.
Marble
Antique Dutch Burr Walnut Commode Chest with Secret Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Dutch Burr walnut serpentine fronted marble top commode, Circa 1780 in date.
Marble
Sold|$6,500
French Early 19th Century Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous French walnut commode from the early 1800s. The shaped walnut top sits over the well-thought-out and detailed commode, with fluted corners, wonderful raised-panel drawer f...
Walnut
Antique French Commode from the Loire Valley in Walnut c1700's
Located in Highwood, IL
Original unrestored 18th c French Loire Valley walnut, serpentine fronted 3 drawer commode, retaining its original handmade pewter hardware. The drawers slide effortlessly, the patin...
Pewter
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commode Antique Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A warm and inviting piece that brings an angularity and simplicity to the interior, the mellowed patina of the golden surface is most attractive. Crafted during the last quarter of t...
Walnut, Pine
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Wash Stand Chest Commode Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand / chest / side table. Made of walnut featuring Eastlake styling with marble top backsplash over three drawers and one cabinet accented with walnut burl p...
Marble
19th Century, French, Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XV provincial walnut commode. 18th Century. The serpentine-edged top above two short and two long drawers.
Walnut
Sold|$4,200
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
They are flanked by carved pilaster columns that give this commode its stately air. The walnut is beautifully toned and in wonderful antique condition.
Brass
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome French Louis Philippe period commode of solid walnut with a bookmatched front. Featuring a Saint Anne ogee marble top above a long doucine drawer with three fitted drawers...
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Walnut Bookmatched Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome Louis Philippe commode of solid walnut with bookmatched front, having four drawers and raised on moulded bracket feet.
Walnut
2 Antique Italian Walnut Louis XV Parquetry Bombe Chest Commode Nightstands
Located in Dayton, OH
Petite Pair of antique Italian bombe nightstands, circa 1940s. A serpentine form made from walnut with lattice inlaid geometric parquetry design. Features two paper lined drawers, lo...
Walnut
Antique French Louis Philippe Bookmatched & Oystered Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
One of the best original Louis Philippe commodes we have ever seen, this antique French chest offers it all.
Antique Victorian Marble Top Burl Walnut Half-Commode Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian half-commode offers marble top surmounting burl case with single upper drawer and lower shelved cabinet over shaped skirt and seated on casters, 19th century ...
Marble
Sold|$12,500
French Late 18th Century Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The sides of are just as impressive as the front of this fine antique. The whole over detailed chamfered feet. Every detail was thought out, making this commode very special.
Brass
Fine French Louis XVI Directoire Walnut Antique Commode with Marble Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Description Marble top. 3 drawers. Walnut. 34 3/4" h x 50" w x 23" d. Condition Scratches. Finish loss. Chips in edge of marble.
Marble, Brass
c.1870 Antique French Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
One of the finest 100% original c.1870 French exotic book-matched burled walnut Louis Philippe 5 drawer commodes we have ever seen! A true rarity with a wood top, hidden apron drawer...
1800's Antique French Louis Philippe Pd., Marble-Top, Burl, Walnut Commode!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Louis Philippe Periodd., Marble-Top, Burl, Walnut Commode!
Wood, Walnut
Sold|$5,800
French 19th Century Solid Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately walnut commode from France, circa 1830, with Neoclassical and transitional details.
Brass
Antique 1880s era French Louis XV Directoire Walnut Commode with Brass Ormolu
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning antique French polished Directoire comode made during the 1870-80s era and in beautiful dark brown walnut with brass ormolu mounts and a gallery.
Brass
Sold|$3,500
French 19th Century Solid Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A grand, solid walnut commode from 19th century France, aligning with the Louis XVI taste, it is a multipurpose storage piece scaled to use practically anywhere around the home.
Brass
Sold|$3,995
French 19th Century Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, circa 1850.
Brass
Sold|$6,500
French 18th Century Solid Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and substantial solid walnut commode from early 18th century France. Made there circa 1720, this outstanding three drawer case antique has been completely carved by hand a...
Brass
Sold|$2,995
French 19th Century Walnut Commode/Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century French commode has a resourceful design that incorporates a fold out desk into its top drawer.
Walnut
Antique 19th C. French Louis Philippe Matchbook Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional 19th Century Louis Philippe Commode. Made from walnut with three hand dovetailed oak drawers. Features a recessed drawer configuration with fluted stiles, inset royal ...
Marble
Sold|$3,800
Regence Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine shaped top over two short drawers and a hidden drawer over two drawers, all with panelled fronts, shaped apron and molded straight legs. Provenance; G. Gravert Antiques, B...
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with matchbook veneer burled drawer fronts and Saint Anne Des Pyrenees Marble top. Features a...
Marble
Early 19th Century Petite Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Empire walnut commode with 4 drawers, flanked columns and bronze mounts.
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Inlaid Walnut Bombe Louis XV Venetian Commode 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique inlaid Venitian walnut bombe shaped commode/chest of drawers, Rococo/Louis XV style, Italy, circa 1880.
Bronze
Pair of Antique Italian Inlaid Walnut Baroque Commodes Chests Stands Tables 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique Italian 18th century inlaid walnut baroque commodes/side tables, circa 1750.
Walnut
Sold|$4,200
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial French Empire commode from the 19th century made of glowing walnut and proportionately large rosette hardware on the drawers.
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Antique Italian Marquetry Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian marquetry commode is a splendid example of the master woodcrafter's art!
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 18th Century Small Rich Brown Walnut Wood Antique Four-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This smaller sized early 18th century Italian walnut commode would work well in a living room or study.
Metal
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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