French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th century French three drawer bleached walnut commode with a good marble top. 1860.
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th century French three drawer bleached walnut commode with a good marble top. 1860.
Walnut
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.
Marble
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C French serpentine front bleached oak commode. 1770.
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Two Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Decoratively carved 19th Century Walnut two drawer bleached commode with original hardware. A wonderful top with pronounced notting over two serpentine carved drawer fronts and a de...
Wood
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
French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode
Located in New York, 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
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
A French bleached pine three-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with carved spandrels.
Brass
18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century French serpentine front commode. Beautiful craftsmanship from the region of Alsace.
Oak
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
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.
Stone, Metal, Bronze
$3,975
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French bleached and painted walnut commode. 1890.
Walnut
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 19th Century Louis XV Provincial Bleached Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Charming Louis XV style commode featuring two spacious drawers, beautifully hand-carved details, and elegant cabriole legs. The natural wood finish highlights the rich grain, while t...
Bronze
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
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
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
Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A new, custom gray wash accentuates the top and various trim; a beautiful contrast against the bleached wood. This 19th century French Neoclassical commode is a smaller-sized case pi...
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 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.
Walnut
$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
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest, France, circa 1950s. Elegant serpentine design features three wide deep drawers for all your storage needs. It is a versatile size and can be us...
Brass
French Commode w/Nice Hardware & Carved Accent Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached oak commode from the 19th century.
Oak
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.
Brass
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. Created in France during the 19th century,...
Brass
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
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
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
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 Antique Raised Two Drawer Bleached Wood Chest with Star Inlay Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached-wood raised commode with two drawers, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century.
Wood
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. The mahogany was bleached highlighting...
Mahogany, Oak
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. Makes a beautiful statement!!
Oak
A Tall Antique Swedish 4-Drawer Commode in Scraped Pine, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved circa 1880, this tall four-drawer commode features a striking serpentine façade, which was a hallmark of the fluid, Swedish Rococo style. The pine has been scraped, revea...
Metal, Brass
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. Wear con...
Walnut
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
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
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
H 36.42 in W 48.43 in D 25.6 in
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
18th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pale Oak commode with wonderful leg detailing.
Oak
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
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. All the drawers run smoothly and fitted with original handles. Of excellent quality con...
Oak
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
H 39.77 in W 52.76 in D 33.86 in
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
French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached French Commode with nice carving
Wood
French Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C French bleached walnut Empire commode with a marble top. 1850.
Walnut
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th C French bleached oak four drawer commode. 1860.
Oak
French Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C French bleached walnut Empire commode with a marble top. 1850.
Walnut
French Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French bleached walnut 3 drawer commode in a Neo-classical style. 1840.
Walnut
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century bleached oak three-drawer commode, 1790. Dimensions: 49.5 inches (126 cms) wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) deep 36.5 inches (93 cms) high.
Oak
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C French bleached oak commode in the Empire Style. 1820.
Oak
French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century bleached oak serpentine commode. 1840. Code: 8595 Dimensions: W: 50.5" (128.3 cm) H: 33" (83.8 cm) D: 23" (58.4 cm)
Oak
1880s French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden commode was produced in France, circa 1880. An ample commode standing on French bracket feet with scroll details, featuring an arrangement of four front drawers adorned w...
Oak
18th Century French Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French carved and bleached oak commode. Circa 1780.
Oak
18th Century French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century French bleached oak bombé commode, 1780 Dimensions 34 inches (86 cms) wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) deep 31 inches (79 cms) high.
Oak
18th Century French Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 18th century French bleached walnut commode with bronze hardware.
Walnut
19th Century French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C French bleached oak 3 drawer commode with fluted legs. 1820.
Oak
Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century French bleached oak commode with a serpentine front, 1780.
Oak
18th Century French Bleached Directoire Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Directoire commode hand-made in Southern France in the late 1700s using walnut.
Walnut
18th C French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C French bleached carved oak serpentine commode. 1780.
Oak
19th Century French Charles X Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous 19th century French Charles X bleached mahogany four-drawer commode.
Mahogany
French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Provincial bleached and carved oak three drawer commode with ornate ormolu handles.
18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic European look! 18th century French bleached oak commode with superb raised carving of swags and stylized leaf scrolls on four drawers.
Oak
1880s Bleached Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
This antique commode was crafted in France, circa 1880. A beautifully preserved wooden commode featuring a carved scalloped apron, original inverted cabriole feet and three beveled f...
Brass
19th Century French Charles X Bleached Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Charles X bleached mahogany commode. Gorgeous inlaid decorative silver design with a floral accents and birds. So pretty!
Mahogany
18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century French carved and bleached oak commode. Pretty carvings and lovely patina!
Oak
French Bleached and Carved Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French bleached and carved oak commode c.1830
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful example of a Lyonnaise Louis XV walnut wood commode constructed by a country cabinetmaker. The light color of the French walnut is a result of a bleaching process...
Brass
18th Century Bleached Cherry Commode, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Late 18th Century French, Louis XV "block-front" Commode with three drawers in bleached cherry with old hardware and key, retaining its original wood top.
Cherry
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Absolutely gorgeous Louis XV-style commode from the late 1700s. This three-drawer commode was built using solid oak and pegged construction, and it is very sturdy. Despite the solid ...
Oak
18th Century Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Commode, of bleached walnut with a pickled finish, having a rectangular molded top on conforming case, with rounded stiles flanking three stacked drawers, each with Rococo handles an...
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved early 19th century French Louis XVI style bleached commode. Very fine patina and ample storage as well.
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very decorative late 19th Century French washed and scrubbed oak commode.With three long drawers and original brass handles. Circa 1890.
Oak
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H 33.86 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
19th Century French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A charming 19th century French bleached oak serpentine commode of small proportions.
Oak
18th Century French Crossbow Front Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
his unusual 18th century French chest of drawers was carved in oak and has a façade that is highly undulating, known to 18th century French ébénistes as “arbalete”.
Oak
French Bleached Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French bleached mahogany commode with Carrara marble top. circa 1850.
Mahogany
19th Century Neoclassical Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th century neoclassical bleached oak commode, 1830 Dimensions 56 inches (142 cms) wide 24.5 inches (62 cms) deep 39.5 inches (100 cms) high.
Oak
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H 29.94 in W 37.19 in D 18.82 in
Pair of Petite Bleached French Empire Style Four-Drawer Commodes
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of petite bleached French Empire style four-drawer commodes, early 20th century.
Walnut
French Neoclassical Style Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Commode, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached oak neoclassical style three-drawer commode with diamond motifs from the mid-19th century.
Oak
18th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice 18th century Louis XV French Provincial Commode, in a bleached oak finish with a curved facade and nicely carved drawer fronts.
Oak
Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Commode Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 18th-century French Louis XVI bleached commode, dating to circa 1800, is a beautifully crafted piece that exemplifies the elegance and restraint of the Louis XVI style.
Oak
French Louis XV Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century three-drawer commode in bleached oak, with its original wood top and brass drawer pulls, transitional Louis XV-Louis XVI, with wonderful garland carvings on drawe...
Oak
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H 37.75 in W 47 in L 37.75 in
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.
Walnut
19th c. Bleached Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Highly carved French commode in bleached oak.
Wood
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H 40.75 in W 50.25 in D 22.25 in
19th Century French Bleached Commode with Carved Geometrical and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This late 19th century French bleached commode features a three-plank rectangular molded top over four capacious dovetailed drawers and framed molded sides.
Wood
18th Century Bleached Louis XV Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Beautiful large commode made in France in the mid 1700s using walnut and pegged construction.
Walnut
Fine Quality French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a beautiful high quality early 19th century French provincial chest - commode . Made of walnut and in a wonderful, bleached finish, featuring neoclassic brass hardware and es...
Wood
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H 37 in W 46.75 in L 37 in
French 1870s Louis-Philippe Style Bleached Commode with White Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe style bleached wood commode from the late 19th century, with new white marble top and four drawers.
Marble
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H 39 in W 43 in D 23.25 in
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Bleached Oak Commode with Geometric Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period bleached oak commode circa 1790 with three drawers, carved geometric motifs, fluted and reeded sides posts and brass hardware.
Brass
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H 18.5 in W 38.5 in L 18.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bleached Petite Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome early 20th century French Louis XVI style petite bleached mahogany commode, circa 1920s.
Marble, Brass
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H 41.5 in W 50 in D 22 in
French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode with Bookmatched Front and Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A five-drawer French period Louis Philippe bleached commode, circa 1840s.
Marble
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H 35.5 in W 45 in D 23.25 in
19th Century French Empire Period Bleached Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine 19th century French Empire period four-drawer commode handcrafted of walnut, circa 1810.
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$651Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Amber reclaimed elm wood console table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Reclaimed elm wood console that is beautifully crafted and serves as the perfect table for any space. Since this is made from vintage reclaimed materials, there may be some imperfect...
Elm
Country French Farmhouse Bleached Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French farmhouse trestle dining table featuring a soft bleached oak finish. Crafted with 2 inch thick oak boards on top supported by a trestle base. The table has a sm...
Oak
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$1,990 / item
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
French Tilt-Top 'Table De Vendange' or Wine Tasting Table
Located in Chireno, TX
French tilt-top 'table de vendange,' or wine-tasting table circa 1870-1910. Large round walnut top raised upon an oak trestle base with lyre-shape harp mechanism. All hand-carved. Na...
Oak, Walnut
French 19th Century Oak Farmhouse Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful country farmhouse dining table from 19th century France, handcrafted from oak. The top planks show a rippled grain dotted by the heads of square peg joinery underneath th...
Oak
Custom Made Dining Banquette Bench Upholstered or Slip Covered COM
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order the Bloom Banquette can be done in any of our linens, performance fabrics, or COM. Can be made to any length, depth, and height. Leg finishes are also available ...
Linen, Foam, Wood
$16,900 / set
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Bronze
Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color on the body. Top plate painted black. Under the top plate, wood-carved round rings. 3 drawers with brass fittings, legs with rhombu...
Brass
18th Century Austrian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very unusual 18th C Austrian bleached oak commode. 1780. Reference: 8171 Dimensions 47.5 inches (121 cms) Wide 23.5 inches (60 cms) Deep 39.5 inches (100 cms) High
Oak
Very Large Painted 18th Century Estate Cupboard
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An impressive large painted cupboard with partly original paint. Found in a castle, where it had been installed in the dining room as part of the boiserie.
19th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Provincial Painted Oak Buffet, France, 19th Century Folk ornament and gentle patina — a poetic fragment of rural French life. This charming painted oak buffet captures the sp...
Oak
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top leads to three deep and wide graduating each with moldings to the surrounds. Eac...
Pine, Paint
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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