Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest, France, circa 1950s.
Vintage 1950s French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest, France, circa 1950s.
Brass
Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This exquisite bleached oak chest blanket, crafted in France during the 1940s, is a stunning example of Gothic-inspired design.
Oak
$4,250 / set
Louis XV French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XV commode hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak. The commode features three rows of overlay drawers, on the top and bottom the chest has as single, large drawer, wh...
Oak
$2,876Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Provincial Oak Drawer Chest, Bleached Finish, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from turn of the century France. Elaborate columns create a Neo Renaissance aesthetic, their intricate contours framing the right-angled paneling of the drawe...
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached oak chest from the 19th century, with three drawers, carved panels, brass hardware and fluted side posts.
Brass
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th century French three drawer bleached walnut commode with a good marble top. 1860. Code: 8499 Dimensions: W: 51.5" (130.8 cm) H: 38.5" (97.8 cm) D: 22.5" (57.2 cm)
Walnut
1850s French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of this 1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece of elegance with exquisite ornate details.
Wood
19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Belgium in the early 1900s using oak and pegged construction. The chest features three overlay drawers, all showing large, hand-made dovetail joints and...
Oak
French 19th Century Empire Bleach Solid Mahogany Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
19th Century French Empire Bleached Commode from France. Made of Mahogany, the wood was professionally sanded and bleached. with a beautiful blue hand painted top, it has three drawe...
Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XV Bleached Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Commode from south France.
Bronze
French Antique Raised Two Drawer Bleached Wood Chest with Star Inlay Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
There is a new/custom lightly bleached finish. This late 18th century French raised chest will make an attractive and useful decorative storage piece, versatile enough for a bedroom,...
Wood
French Bleached Mahogany Directoire’ Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The French Bleached Mahogany Directoire' Commode is an antique piece of furniture that adds a touch of elegance and history to any room. With its classic design and use of high-quali...
Marble
19th Century Carved and Bleached Tall Oak Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century French carved and bleached tall oak chest. This piece has exceptional carving.
Oak
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers With Grey Marble
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis Philippe Chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak as secondary and book-matched mahogany veneer as primary wood.
Mahogany, Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Curved Commode with Parquet Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Curved Commode with Parquet Top A graceful example of 18th-century French craftsmanship, this Louis XV period commode showcases the timeles...
Oak
French Rustic 1880s Bleached Pine Three-Drawer Commode with Carved Spandrels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Created in France during the 19th century, this newly bleached chest features a rectangular planked top sitting above three drawers fitted with brass hardware.
Brass
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C French serpentine front bleached oak commode. 1770. Reference: 7907 Dimensions 46 inches (117 cms) Wide 24.5 inches (62 cms) Deep 32 inches (81 cms) High
Oak
19th Century French Serpentine Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 19th Century serpentine commode. This wonderful commode has recently been bleached to reveal a fantastic colour and graining throughout. This shapely and tactile piece...
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France Bleached Walnut Large and Double Drawers Unique and Decorative CONDITION: Good condition.
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode
Located in South Salem, NY
This Bleached Oak Commode is a beautiful piece of furniture that exudes a classic and timeless charm. It features a stunning carved design that adds character and texture to its over...
Wood
French Bleached Oak Parquet Nightstand or End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French bleached oak parquet nightstand or end table, France, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a nightstand, or as an end or side table.
Metal
Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… The highly rectilinear form of this commode, coupled with minimalistic carvings, is indicative of the French Directoire style. Dating to the early 180...
Stone, Metal, Bronze
Neoclassical Period French Bleached-Wood Commode w/Nice Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood commode with nice hardware from the early 19th century.
Wood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Marble Top Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This Louis Philippe commode features the classic understated elegance of the 19th-century French style. Crafted in solid wood with a warm natural finish, it showcases clean, straight...
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Neoclassical Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stately mid-19th century French Louis XVI style three-drawer commode from the Normandy region, circa 1850s, hand carved in solid oak and beautifully bleached or washed to reveal it...
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Serpentine Front Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style carved oak commode from Honfleur, the picturesque port town in Normandy known for its half-timbered houses and longstanding woodworking traditio...
Oak
Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which slightly overhangs the neoclassical style case that houses three recessed-panel drawers, flanked within flute ...
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Bleached Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine late 18th century Louis XVI period Provençal commode, expertly handcrafted from walnut and burled walnut by skilled artisans in Arles, a historic city on the Rhône River in so...
Walnut
French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached wood chest of three drawers.
Wood
$4,008
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French bleached and painted walnut commode. 1890. Internal reference: C Code: 8989 Dimensions: W: 43" (109.2 cm) H: 31.5" (80 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Walnut
17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the 1600s, this Gothic-style French trunk has a highly unique two-tone appearance. A partial stripping of the walnut wood has accentuated the elaborate arcading and bl...
Metal, Iron
French Serpentine Rare Two Drawer Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A French 19th Century decoratively carved serpentine Walnut two drawer bleached commode with original its hardware. A wonderful top with pronounced notting over two serpentine carved...
Walnut
French Commode w/Nice Hardware & Carved Accent Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached oak commode from the 19th century.
Oak
$3,200Sale Price|24% Off
French Canadian Scrubbed Pine Commode, Circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare early 19th century French Canadian 3-drawer commode in scrubbed and bleached pine with iron handles and heart-shaped key escutcheons.
Pine
Exquisite French 18th Century Oak Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite French Louis XV period bleached oak commode with richly Liege carved drawer fronts, very decoratively carved paneled sides and apron on short cabriole legs. circa 1775...
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Commode Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French Louis XVI commode, crafted in bleached oak, is a timeless testament to neoclassical design. With three spacious drawers adorned with delicate floral ...
Brass
Circa 1750 French Crossbow Front Commode in Lightly Scrubbed Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
When compared with furniture from other periods, Louis XV offerings, such as this walnut commode from circa 1750, have much softer and shapelier forms. Notice the undulating lines to...
Metal, Bronze
Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
The Consulat style is a subset of the Directoire period, coinciding with the initial consolidation of power by Napoleon Bonaparte (roughly 1799-1804). Both historically and culturall...
Metal
18th Century French Chest in Bleached Walnut with Original Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
Bleached Walnut with Original Hardware
Walnut
Grosfeld House Style French Provincial Louis XV Bleached Walnut Bedside Chests
By Grosfeld House
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form nightstands, chests of drawers, or commodes In the manner of Grosfeld House USA, Circa 1960s Carved bleached walnu...
Brass
Bleached Antique 19th Century Louis Philipe Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
beautiful antique Louis Phillip chest from the 19th century that has been recently bleached. beautiful simple lines and functional storage and two small drawers at the top. Original ...
Metal
A Very Unique French 18th C. Chest w/ Reed Carved Accents & Side Doors w/Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful French bleached-wood carved chest of drawers from the 18th century.
Wood
Unavailable|$3,780
Bleached Oak French Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
French bleached 3 drawer chest of drawers. Recessed scrolled double paneled detail on each drawer.Brass handles and escutcheons.Recessed side panels and decorative base.
Wood
Unavailable|$1,973
French Bleached Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A delightful French commode chest of drawers, made from solid Oak and dating to the early 1900s. Of excellent quality construction as can be seen by the drawer dovetails. Keys presen...
Oak
Unavailable|$2,900
Bleached Oak Nine Drawer Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century nine drawer, French provincial chest with brass pulls. The center bottom door is a drop down opening. Wear consistent with age.
Oak
Unavailable|$5,307
Very Rare Pair of French Bleached Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
An extremely hard to find pair of Chests of Drawers. French in origin and made from solid Oak.
Oak
Unavailable|$5,582
Rustic French Commode in Bleached Walnut
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant French Commode in a bleached Walnut, from the Paris Region,18 th Century, original Bronze Handles, 3 big drawers and 2 small drawers, excellent antique patina and warm we...
Walnut
Unavailable|$1,960
French Commode Henry II Style Bleached
Located in Stuart, FL
French antique commode Henry II style, made in walnut bleached and top has be redone and painted in black, from early 29th century with 4 drawers with special carvings.
Walnut
Unavailable|$2,034
French Louis Philippe Commode 19th Century Bleached Walnut
Located in Wolverhampton, GB
A stunning example of a French Antique Louis Philippe style Commode chest of drawers in bleached walnut.
Walnut
Antique Chest of Drawers in Natural Walnut, w/Dog Bone decoration. France 1890s.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful French commode with 4 drawers, good old bleached patina of the walnut, nice Dog-Bone pattern carvings of the drawers, Piece of furniture with great character and power, fro...
Walnut
Unavailable|$8,200
18th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pale Oak commode with wonderful leg detailing.
Oak
Unavailable|$3,995
French Oak Bleached Three Drawer Chest with Carving and Aged Brass Pulls
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous French oak dresser has been bleached, has beautiful carvings and molded detail on sides with a parquet top and pulls with lovely aged patina.
Brass
Unavailable|$4,054
An antique Gothic Coffer
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful antique French Gothic Coffer in bleached oak, the coffer has the typical Gothic Paneled front and side decorations, nice patina and shine of the Wood, very decorative pice ...
Oak
Sold|$3,295
French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
This generously sized English bleached oak cabinet dates from 1880 and has a 4 drawer serpentine front with brass hardware and bun feet.
Brass
Sold|$4,595
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France, circa 1860, this bleached oak chest of drawers enchants with its intricacies and fine workmanship.
Oak
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced during the 19th Century.
Oak
Sold|$4,995
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A French bleached oak chest of drawers crafted in the 1880s.
Oak
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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