Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A Danish 18th century commode in the arbalete form. This piece is soundly constructed in painted
Paint, Wood
$11,800
H 36.75 in W 44.75 in D 24.25 in
Early 19th c. Danish Baroque Arbalète Shaped Commode in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
A Danish chest of drawers from the early 19th century in original, natural pine with traces of
Pine
$14,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 50 in D 26 in
18th Century French Louis XV Period Lyonnaise Commode en Arbalete in Walnut
Located in Birmingham, AL
walnut by skilled artisans of the Lyon region. The front facade having an arbalete or cross-bow form with
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Commode "En Arbalete"
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Louis XV walnut commode, the front sculpted, "en arbalete" and having three drawers, the drawers
Commode Arbalete Duth Style, 19th Century in Patina
Located in Stuart, FL
Chest of 4 drawers Arbalete with special forms as a crossbow, from Netherlands and made in oak and
Oak
18th Century Period Louis XV Walnut Commode en Arbalete
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful 18th Century Period Louis XV Commode en Arbalete in pristine condition. Stunning hardware
Walnut
Unavailable
H 32 in W 33.5 in D 18.5 in
Commode Arbalète 19th Century Dutch Style in Patina White Bleached
Located in Stuart, FL
Dutch style chest of drawers Arbalete with special shape of a crossbow with 4 drawers made in oak
Oak
Unavailable
H 37.75 in W 57.25 in D 24 in
18th Century Pair of Italian Parquetry Arbalete Commodes or Dressers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important pair of 18th century Italian parquetry arbalete sans traverse commodes (dressers
Rosewood, Satinwood
18th Century
Located in Saint Helena, CA
rich carving typical of the region; Chest of drawer "arbalete",the top in solid walnut rounded side
Walnut
Sold
H 35.24 in W 41.74 in D 20.08 in
19th Century French Louis Revival Provençale "Arbalete" Commode Chest
Located in London, GB
handles and escutcheons. The front, in the shape of an “arbalète” (crossbow) is richly carved with
Walnut
Sold
H 33.25 in W 36 in D 21.25 in
French Provincial Louis XV Style Arbalète-form Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
the arbalète-form top above a conforming body with 3 long drawers fitted with fine bronze pulls and
Walnut
Late 19th Century Commode Arbalete
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is a commode that is called Arbalete because of the movement in the front, the back width is
Oak
Rare Arbalete Commode by Francois Garnier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of the ébéniste’s craft, this important Régence-period arbalète commode, named
Rare Arbalete Commode by Francois Garnier
By Francois Garnier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of the ébéniste’s craft, this important Régence-period arbalète
18th c. Blonde Cherry Commobe arbalete
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual three drawer blonde cherry commode
Period Louis XV Walnut Wood Commode Arbalete
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning, rare, period Louis XV commode with its front façade having an arbalete or
Marble
18th Century French Commode Arbalete in Bleached Burl Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France in the 1700’s, this arbalete front commode has been bleached at some point
Metal, Bronze
Sold
H 39.25 in W 52.5 in D 29 in
18th Century Regence Period Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Commode 'Arbalete'
Located in Dallas, TX
balance can be seen in our hand-carved walnut commode en arbalete from Lyon, France. Although the overall
Metal, Bronze
Sold
H 33.86 in W 51.97 in D 28.35 in
Louis XV Commode with "Burgundy Red" Patina – 18th Century, Arbalète Shape
Located in PARIS, FR
its striking arbalète (curved) shape—reminiscent of the graceful curves of the arbalest crossbow—this
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 53 in D 24.375 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode en Arbalète, Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut commode en arbalète with three-drawers and panelled sides from the
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 32.25 in W 54.5 in D 24.5 in
French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode en Arbalète from Provence
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Provençale French Louis XV period walnut commode en arbalète from the mid-18th century. Born in
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 34.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Commode en Arbalète in the Manner of Hache
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut two-drawer 'commode en arbalète', in the manner of Hache with
Walnut, Wood
A Handsome Danish Baroque Solid Elmwood Arbelete Front Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Danish baroque solid emlwood 3-drawer arbalete front chest; the well-figured top of
A Handsome German Baroque Style Walnut Inlaid 4-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome German baroque style walnut inlaid 4-drawer chest of arbalete from; the well-figured
Sold
H 52.75 in W 50.38 in D 25.5 in
A Curvaceous and Large-Scaled Danish Rococo Burl-Walnut & Parcel-Gilt 4-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A curvaceous and large-scaled Danish rococo burl-walnut and parcel-gilt 4-drawer chest; the
French Provencal 18th Century Arbalete Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A French provencal 18th century commode in the arbalete form. Soundly constructed in painted wood
Wood
19th century Painted French Commode Arbalete
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century, Louis XV style small, charming two drawer commode in worn light gray patina with rounded corners, shaped top with molded fore-edge, drawers with deep moldings and supe...
Bronze
Early 18th Century Period French Regence Commode en Arbalete
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning period Regence commode with its front façade having an arbalete or cross-bow
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Style Painted French Commode Arbalete
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century LXV style small, charming commode in worn light blue/gray patina with rounded corners, shaped dark gray top with molded fore-edge and superb decorative bronze keyholes a...
Bronze
Régence Provençal “Arbalète” Walnut Chest of Drawers.
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Régence period commode in solid walnut with fruitwood inlays. The façade has three carved drawers carved from a single piece of walnut. The top and the side recessed panels are made ...
Bronze
18th Century Painted Arbalete Commode
Located in New York, NY
A Very Beautiful French Three Drawer Commode Arbalete in Painted Walnut, Original Finish and
Wood, Paint
Commode Arbalete Dutch Style, 19th Century
Located in Stuart, FL
Chest of 4 drawers Arbalete with special forms as a crossbow, from Netherlands 19th century and
Pine
Commode Arbalete Dutch Style 19th Century
Located in Stuart, FL
Chest of 3 drawers Arbalete 19th century (1850-1890)with special forms as a crossbow, from
Oak
Period 18th Century French Arbalete Walnut Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Arbalete Walnut Commode 30" H X 49" W X 23" D (also chest of
18th Century Lyonnaise Double-Arbalete Walnut Commode
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Superb 18th Century Lyonnaise Double-Arbalete Walnut Commode with Bronze Hardware.
Walnut
Commode Arbalete, Dutch Style from 19th Century
Located in Stuart, FL
Commode arbalète with specific forms like a crossbow from 19th century with 3 drawers ,Dutch Style
Oak
Secretary Commode Arbalete from 19th Century, Dutch Style
Located in Stuart, FL
Chest of drawers combined as a secretary, Arbalete, very unique piece with specific forms like a
Oak
French Art Deco Mirrored Three Drawers Arbalète Commode
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers covered with mirrors, glass handles, wooden posts arched circa 1940-1950
Glass, Wood
French Louis XV Period Walnut Arbalète Commode, circa 1750
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French Louis XV period commode, having an "arbalète" front, opening with three drawers. The walnut top it
A Pair of 18th c. Italian Arbalete Parquetry Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Extraordinary Pair of Italian 18th c. Louis XV transitional to Directoire Arbalete and
Ormolu
French Louis XV Period Walnut "Arbalete" Commode, circa 1750
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
, circa 1750, having an "arbalete" front, opening with four drawers and one internal secret drawer. Our
Walnut
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H 38.19 in W 49.22 in D 24.81 in
French Louis XV Period Lacquered Walnut "Arbalete" Commode, circa 1750
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
century French Provençale Louis XV period chest, circa 1750, having an "arbalete" front, opening with
Walnut
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H 33.86 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-18th Century Walnut Serpentine Arbalète Commode, circa 1750
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
-18h century commode, having an "arbalete" front, opening with two drawers. It looks very pretty
Walnut
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H 37.8 in W 43.9 in D 23.82 in
From Provence, Amazing French Louis XV Period Lacquered 'Arbalete' Commode
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"arbalete" front, opening with three drawers, and rests on little serpentine foots. Beautiful lacquered
Fruitwood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 49.61 in D 25.2 in
Pierre Hache, French Regence Period Walnut Arbalete Commode Circa 1745-1755
By Pierre Hache, Thomas Hache
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
We are pleased to present you a fantastic, and rare hand-carved walnut commode, having an "arbalete
Walnut
Sold
H 41 in W 27 in D 82 in
Commode Arbalete Dutch Style 19th Century, Patinated White Bleached by Bruno
Located in Stuart, FL
Commode desk Arbalete, unique and rare piece with a form of a crossbow, Dutch style from 19th
Oak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 50.4 in D 24.02 in
French Louis XV Period Walnut and Ash Arbalète Commode, circa 1750
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Louis XV period commode, circa 1750, having an "arbalète" front, opening with three drawers warm waxed
Ash, Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 49.5 in D 20.5 in
Commode Arbalete Dutch Style from 19th Century Patinated White Bleached by Bruno
Located in Stuart, FL
Commode Arbalete with a special design with forms as a crossbow, and with 2 big drawers and 2
Oak
Sold
H 38 in W 52 in D 26 in
Louis XV Period 1750s Country French Four-Drawer Walnut Commode en Arbalète
Located in Atlanta, GA
A country French Louis XV period walnut 'commode en arbalète' with carved skirt from the mid-18th
Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 69 in D 25 in
Commode Arbalete Dutch Style 19th Century Made by Bruno in Patina White Bleached
Located in Stuart, FL
Commode Arbalete with a special design with forms as a crossbow, unique and rare piece with 2 Big
Oak
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved crest rail with a carved palmette as the crest. Scrolled arm ends and short carved ...
Fabric, Wood
$10,776
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 32.88 in
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base A very good looking piece, rare to ...
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century French walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet A period handcrafted buffet made of solid walnut with three drawers above two beveled doors opening to a single shelf open. Ori...
Walnut
17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...
Wool
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century mahogany hall chairs from England. The backs are in the shape of shields, which are pierced and have a central lozenge in the back with carved decoration. The ...
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Empire Giltwood Queen Bed, Frame Only
Located in Houston, TX
This listing is for bed frame only. Mattressm bedding and pillows not included and shown only for decorative purposes. A period Italian Empire queen bed beautifully carved with Neoc...
Mahogany
$2,067Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
French Louis XV Period Chest of Drawers - 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful Louis XV period oak crossbow chest of drawers has four drawers. The handles and keyholes are worked in bronze. The legs of this chest of drawers are curved with a cros...
Wood
Neo-Renaissance Cabinet, Late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A four-door cabinet in Renaissance style standing on ball feet with lion's head mascarons and half-columns with volute capitals. The doors with panels and vine decoration are separat...
Wood
$4,400
H 33.25 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th Century This is a SUPERB example of an antique French walnut bombe style chest of ...
Walnut
$18,000
H 39 in W 69.5 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Credenza with Figures & Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring elegance and artistry to your dining or living room with this richly carved antique sideboard. Crafted in Italy circa 1870, the long antique credenza is built of solid walnut a...
Walnut
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century unusual two-piece chest of drawers. The top is made up of oak planks, and has a beveled edge. There is old restoration, staining and discoloration on the top from honest...
Oak, Rosewood
18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional 18th century Swedish chest with beautifully carved serpentine drawer fronts with original bronze hardware and intricate carved apron on bun feet. Chest of drawers is i...
Bronze
19th Century Regence French Carved Walnut Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Regence French Finely Carved Walnut Oversized Armoire with Bun Feet. Original Key is included.
Walnut
$40,413 / set
H 36.03 in W 50.2 in D 30.71 in
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare, fully restored, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suit...
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
Fine Louis XV Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Shaped serpentine top over three conforming paneled drawers, shaped apron, ending on cabriole legs and hoof feet. In unusually fine condition.
Other
18th Century, French, Armoire in Walnut
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century French walnut armoire with doors strongly moulded in many curves and counter-curves. The “chapeau de gendarme” cornice richly carved follows curves in all 3 dimensions. ...
Iron
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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