George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1760. The angles with a blind gothic fretwork
18th Century Antique Serpentine Commode
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1760. The angles with a blind gothic fretwork
Mahogany
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Dutch painted serpentine commode. 1780. Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 21 inches
Oak
George III Satinwood Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780. Cross-banded in tulipwood, the drawers
Satinwood
18th Century Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Northern European walnut serpentine commode. 1770. Reference: 8174 Dimensions 52 inches
Walnut
18th Century French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C French fruitwood serpentine commode. Lovely pale timber. 1780. Dimensions 52.5
Fruitwood
Fine Eighteenth Century Serpentine Commode
Located in London, England
A fine fruitwood serpentine commode, the shaped top with cross banded veneers and two central
Other
18th Century French Walnut Three-Drawer Serpentine Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century French Carved Walnut Serpentine Commode with three Drawers.
Walnut
18thC Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Serpentine Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1725 18thC Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Serpentine Commode sku 1781 Provenance: Property
Fruitwood
18th Century French Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th c. French Walnut 3 drawer Serpentine Commode with brass hardware.
Brass
Fine 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
An impressive mid-18th century Chippendale period figured mahogany serpentine commode, having well
Mahogany
Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode Emilian Baroque, 18th Century An 18th-century Italian Emilian
Wood
19th Century French Serpentine Commode Chest Of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful 19th Century painted serpentine commode chest of drawers. This lovely example as all the
Brass
Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Serpentine Commodes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of early 20th century walnut serpentine commodes, each of with two short drawers
Walnut
18th Century French Carved Oak Serpentine Commode on Hoof Feet
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French carved oak serpentine commode on hoof feet. 4 smaller drawers over one larger
Oak
18th C. French Louis XV Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV serpentine commode from the 18th century. This lovely antique chest of drawers
Brass
$7,885
H 31 in W 48.5 in D 24.25 in
Serpentine Commode in Burled Elm with 4 Drawers & Bronze Hardware, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Serpentine Commode in Burled Elm with 4 Drawers & Bronze Hardware, 18th Century Northern Italy
Elm
French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French painted serpentine front commode, 1780. Dimensions: 50 inches (127
Wood
18th C. French Louis XV Carved & Painted Wood Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved and painted wood serpentine commode from the 18th century. This antique
Wood
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Mid 18th Century Chippendale Period Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Commode, Or
Mahogany
French Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French 3 drawer painted serpentine front commode. 1880. Internal reference: C
Brass
18th C. French Serpentine Commode w/Spectacular Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood serpentine commode, with gorgeous brass hardware, from the 18th century. This
Wood
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak features no less than eight
Brass
$3,885
H 32.25 in W 23 in D 14 in
Petite Italian Serpentine Commode in Rosewood with Inlaid Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite Italian serpentine commode in rosewood veneer with string boxwood inlay , inlaid marble top
$5,500
H 32 in W 32 in D 19 in
18th C French Walnut 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Original Rococo Hardware
Located in Milford, NH
A fine diminutive walnut serpentine commode in walnut veneer, a conforming rectangular top with
Brass
Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A finely crafted Louis XV period walnut commode with a shaped serpentine front and carved apron
Walnut
18th Century Portuguese Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C serpentine front Portuguese three drawer commode standing on cabriole legs. Very
Chestnut
18th Century French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Exceptional 18th C French fruitwood serpentine three drawer commode with a wonderful 1.25" thick
Marble
$6,800
H 34.5 in W 54.25 in D 29.5 in
Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique, painted three-drawer commode has a wonderful serpentine front, accented by angular
Metal, Bronze
18th Century French Bombe Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French provincial bombe serpentine marriage commode. Of Grand proportions made from
Ormolu
Early 19th Century, Italian, Serpentine Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, three-drawer, serpentine, inlaid commode featuring a series of parquetry medallions. The
Bronze
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare 18th-century serpentine chest of drawers was crafted in the style of the iconic Thomas
Brass
Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
"Continental Maltese (18th Century) rosewood chest / commode with decorative brass inlay having 3
Brass
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Serpentine Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers commode, early 20th century, having a
Brass
Fine 18 Century French Serpentine Commode in Elm
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful starting 18 century commode in elm with 3 drawers This fine Louis XIV commode has
Elm
18th C. French Louis XV Carved-Wood Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved-wood commode, with subtle serpentine front, from the 18th century. This
Wood
French 19th C. Serpentine Commode, Blue Finish w/Gold Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French shapely serpentine painted wood commode of three drawers from the 19th century. This
Brass
$4,703
H 34.65 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French, Louis XV style, serpentine fronted, two drawer commode. Made in kingwood
Bronze
$3,369
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Serpentine Commode, 18th century style Italian floral painted and gilt
Located in London, Park Royal
Italian Rococo painted commode, the serpentine-fronted , fitted with three drawers, the front and
Wood
Louis XV Period Serpentine Commode in Walnut, France ca. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Walnut Commode of serpentine form. Originating in the Provence region of France, and dating
Marble
$9,875
H 31.25 in W 44.63 in D 22.5 in
George III Mahogany, Kingwood, and Satinwood Serpentine Commode, circa 1785
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine circa 1785 English George III period Hepplewhite style three-drawer commode of serpentine
Brass
$17,840
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
19th Century English George II Style Mahogany Serpentine Commode / Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb George II style mahogany serpentine shaped commode in the style of Thomas Chippendale
Mahogany
$16,090
H 35.44 in W 44.49 in D 22.45 in
Rare Mid 18th Century German Walnut Pewter & Marquetry Serpentine Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine 18th Century German Walnut shaped oxbow-fronted Commode inlaid with Ivory and Pewter
Tapestry, Walnut
$12,320
H 38 in W 51.5 in D 26.5 in
18th Century French Régence Period Shapely Serpentine Commode w/Inlay & Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This antique commode from France has a shapely serpentine body, which is wider at backside and
Wood
$11,400
H 32 in W 43 in D 24 in
18th c Swiss Rococo Fruitwood Serpentine Commode with Tumbling Block Parquetry
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Continental Rococo fruitwood three drawer commode with serpentine front
Fruitwood, Satinwood
$3,830
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 20.25 in
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Antique commode, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, is a prime example of period
Walnut
Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Commode, Provence, France, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV Period Serpentine Commode in Walnut with two sliding drawers featuring gilt-bronze
Serpentine, Bronze
18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine quality 18th century Serpentine commode in mahogany and satinwood inlay. This commode stands
Mahogany
$17,383Sale Price|36% Off
H 34.5 in W 49 in D 25 in
pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine decorated commodes
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Fantastic pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine commodes with the original cream decoration and gilt
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Florentine Rosewood Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE FLORENTINE ROSEWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780. With original Sarrancolin marble top
Marble
19th Century French Serpentine Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 19th Century serpentine commode. This wonderful commode has recently been bleached to
Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century Commode from the Rhône Valley
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Serpentine commode from the Rhône Valley, France. Three long drawers retain their
Marble
$7,955
H 34.26 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
1920s, Venetian Baroque Commode, Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, Edges Gold Leaf
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original precious early 20th century Venetian Baroque serpentine commode, chest of drawers manually
Walnut
A fine 19th Century Harewood Serpentine 2-Door Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century harewood and diamond lattice-work serpentine commode in the mid-18th century
Boxwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
$5,800
H 31.625 in W 45.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique Serpentine 4-Drawer Walnut Veneer Commode from Southern Germany, C. 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
two bun feet in the front and two block feet in the back, our serpentine commode from Southern Germany
Metal, Bronze
Late 18th Century English Satinwood Commode Of Bombe Form
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional George III Satinwood serpentine shaped commode, the serpentine top with out-swept
Satinwood
$8,960
H 33.75 in W 44 in D 28.25 in
18th Century Italian Curvy Serpentine Chest with Exceptional Marquetry and Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian serpentine commode with exquisite marquetry and inlay designs from the 18th century
Chestnut, Oak
18th C French Commode w/ Vitruvian Wave Trim Along Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood serpentine commode, with Vitruvian scroll trim accents, from the 18th century
Wood, Paint
Weathered Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
Two on two drawer, weathered oak serpentine commode. With carved apron and paneled sides.
Oak
Alsatian Large Scale Serpentine Commode
Located in New York, NY
A Pretty Three Drawer Serpentine Commode in Mixed Woods From Alsace. French, Circa 1750.
Mahogany
19th Century Painted Danish Serpentine Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th Century Painted Danish Serpentine Commode
Wood
Very Elegant Pair of Serpentine Commodes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of serpentine commodes in walnut, gilt bronze handles, three drawers.
Bronze
18th Century French Provincial Serpentine Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
18th century French Provincial serpentine commode made from walnut with impressive brass hardware.
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant, 18th century French serpentine commode in walnut, with a lovely colour and three
Walnut
French Regency Kingwood -veneered Serpentine Commode
Located in Norwalk, CT
A French Regency Kingwood-veneered serpentine commode with bronze mounts, parquetry drawers
Late 18th Century French Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality and of elegant proportions, late 18th century French painted serpentine commode with
Wood
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode of Four Drawers
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A Dutch serpentine commode of four drawers retaining its original mounts and handles.
Brass
George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A George III mahogany serpentine commode attributable to Henry Hill of Marlborough. The crossbanded
Mahogany
18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Serpentine Commode
Located in Asheville, NC
18th century Louis XV French Provincial serpentine commode from Toulouse region, Circassians walnut
Bronze
George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode
By William Hallett
Located in London, Middlesex
An extremely fine mid-18th century Chippendale period serpentine commode, the shaped top with a
Mahogany
Antique Satinwood Serpentine Commode, circa 1890
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Antique satinwood serpentine commode, circa 1890 This continental satinwood commode has three long
Oak, Satinwood, Pine
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 44.89 in D 26.38 in
Louis XV Period Walnut and Marquetry Serpentine Commode, circa 1750
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Louis XV period walnut and marquetry serpentine commode, circa 1750. A gorgeous and decorative
Walnut
George III Mahogany and Kingwood Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A George III Mahogany and Kingwood serpentine commode. The top with serpentine front, shaped
Kingwood, Mahogany
George III Cuban Mahogany Compact Serpentine Commode
Located in Knutsford, GB
A fine early George III plum pudding Cuban mahogany compact serpentine commode of with excellent
Mahogany
Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tring, GB
An important and rare George III period mahogany serpentine commode chest, attributed to Thomas
Mahogany
Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tring, GB
An important and rare George III period mahogany serpentine commode chest, attributed to Thomas
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 38.75 in W 55.75 in D 26.25 in
Pair of 18th Century Neapolitan Burl Walnut Parquetry Bombe Serpentine Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique pair of 18th century Neapolitan burl walnut, mother-of-pearl, Parquetry Bombé serpentine
German Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Bantam, CT
A good German 18th century Baroque walnut and inlaid commode. The front with an inverted serpentine
Walnut
Small Serpentine Commode Chest
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A fine quality and rare serpentine fronted bedside commode in the form of a small chest of drawers
Swedish Baroque Serpentine Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful lines. Great chalky paint. Very attractive. Three drawers that pull easily.
Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 45 in D 24.5 in
George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Knutsford, GB
A fine George III figured mahogany serpentine commode of wonderful proportions and of excellent
Mahogany
North Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Neat sized walnut serpentine front North Italian commode. The shaped top has cross banded sections
Walnut
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 58.67 in D 24.02 in
George III Ormolu Mounted Harewood and Marquetry Serpentine Commode
By Pierre Langlois
Located in London, Middlesex
The top of the serpentine commode is inlaid with a marquetry panel of musical trophy hanging from a
Harewood
English Walnut Marble-Top Serpentine Commode
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This wonderful English commode, dating from the late Victorian period, boasts a graceful serpentine
Marble
18th Century French Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dark walnut serpentine carved commode with four drawers, original handcrafted ormolu and
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality and with a lovely color, 18th century French serpentine walnut commode of elegant
Walnut
Louis XV Carved Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Louis XV commode with 3 carved walnut drawers of serpentine form. Bronze pulls
Walnut
Exquisite Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Los Angeles , CA
Completely original Louis XV Commode made from formal walnut with rich warm color and fine grain
Fine 18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality and of great design, mid-18th century Swedish bombe commode in bleached elm
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
This decorative early 19th century Continental piece has a wonderfully shaped front and four drawers. The drawer insets, rails, top and base nicely accent the warm ivory case paint w...
Unavailable
H 33 in W 54 in D 22 in
George III Coromandel Lacquer, Gilt Brass-Mounted Serpentine Commode
By Pierre Langlois
Located in London, Middlesex
A George III Coromandel lacquer, gilt brass-mounted serpentine commode, attributed to Pierre
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in
Walnut and Oak Serpentine Commode, French, Early 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Walnut and oak small commode of unusual sinuous serpentine form, the shaped oak top on walnut
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 51.58 in D 23.63 in
French Mid-18th Century Painted Fruitwood Castle Serpentine Commode, circa 1750
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A decorative large French castle commode, in hand carved wood painted in grey, opening by three
Fruitwood
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Small French Walnut Serpentine Commode with Sevres Plaques, circa 1880
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
present Elegant small French two drawer commode Pine carcass with walnut veneer. Shaped top with
Walnut
18th Century French Commode
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French fruit wood serpentine commode made by Jean-François Hache, with two deep
Fruitwood
18th Century French Polychrome Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare 18th century French Serpentine commode in polychrome paint. This shapely commode has a
Oak
18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian serpentine commode with scenes of the Italian country side painted on linen
18th Century French Painted Commode
Located in London, GB
An early 18th century painted serpentine commode with marbled top over three drawers above shaped
Pine
18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode
Located in Towcester, Northamptonshire
A highly attractive bombe serpentine commode having a moulded serpentine top above four graduating
Ormolu
19th Century Venetian Painted Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
The serpentine commode with 2 drawers. The top painted faux marble. The drawers and sides painted
Wood
French Mid-19th Century Commode
Located in Mississauga, ON
A French mid-19th century two-drawer tulipwood Serpentine commode with boxwood line inlay, rosewood
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 42.92 in D 24.02 in
Rare and Important George II Commode Dressing Table, circa 1760
By William Vile
Located in London, Middlesex
A fine mahogany serpentine commode dressing table, of exceptional color and patination, with shaped
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 31 in W 35 in D 20 in
18th Century Burr and Oyster Red Walnut Serpentine Chest of Small Size
Located in Dallington, East Sussex
A very pretty and small serpentine commode of small well balanced proportion, with a beautiful rich
Walnut
Important English George III Brown Mahogany Commode
By William Gomm
Located in Dublin, GB
An important George III mahogany commode attributed to William Gomm. The serpentine mahogany top
Mahogany
Pair of Louis XV Marquetry Commodes by C Wolff
By Christophe Wolff
Located in London, Middlesex
The serpentine commodes have moulded later Campan marble tops, above two drawers with cubed
George III Polychrome-Decorated Marquetry Demilune Commode
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in London, Middlesex
bordering the oval panel in the door is similar to that on a serpentine commode in the Leverhulme collection
Padouk
American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
Serpentine case front, top front and sides. Oval inlaid medallion-centered top, of crotch and flame
Brass
Dutch 19th Century Serpentine Fronted Commode
Located in Pulborough, GB
Delightful 19th century Dutch painted Walnut 4 drawer Serpentine fronted commode, with original
Oak
Serpentine Louis XV Marble-Top Commode
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Serpentine front Louis XV style bronze-mounted commode with Verde green marble top, circa 1900 in
Marble
Louis XVI style Serpentine Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 4 drawer Louis XVI style serpentine walnut commode. Molded top, panelled sides and elegant
Wood
Fine Serpentine Front Satinwood Commode Chest
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An exceptional quality late 18th century satinwood, serpentine fronted commode chest of drawers
Satinwood
French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers by E Kahn
By E. Kahn
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An outstanding French Louis XV style two drawer bombe shaped and serpentine commode chest of
Bronze
Unavailable
H 38.25 in W 37 in D 22 in
Walnut Hepplewhite Commode or Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1790-1810
Located in Providence, RI
with its highly figured serpentine front, makes a most elegant statement, and could almost be used to
Serpentine
19th Century French Serpentine Front Rococo Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
Gorgeous 19th century French Serpentine front Rococo commode green lacquered with Chinese decor
Wood, Oak
French Walnut Serpentine Front Commode, circa 1740
Located in San Francisco, CA
French walnut serpentine front commode, circa 1740. Original hardware.
Walnut
$4,785
H 35.04 in W 51.19 in D 12.6 in
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Drawer Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
French Bleached Oak Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very unusual French early 19th C bleached oak sideboard with 3 internal drawers. 1830. Reference: 8175 Dimensions 61.5 inches (156 cms) Wide 31 inches (79 cms) Deep 36 inches (91 c...
Oak
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 commode with parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina. The commode ...
Bronze
18th Century Southern German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial southern German baroque chest of drawers from the 18th century. Solidly crafted in pine. An authentic piece of furniture in an elegant purist design with beautiful soft...
Pine
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C Italian carved Walnut commode with carved head handles, carved figures and large paw feet. 1740 Reference: 8337 Dimensions 63 inches (160 cms) Wide 29 inches (74 cm...
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Commode
Located in Seattle, WA
Handsome burl wood 3-drawer Dutch commode, circa 1780. Ornate pulls, beautiful hand carved details.
Hardwood
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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