Sold|$4,810
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century French bleached oak commode, 1780. Dimensions: 47 inches (119 cms) wide
Oak
Sold|$4,398
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century French bleached oak serpentine commode, 1790. Dimensions: 53.5 inches (136 cms
Oak
Sold|$5,429
French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century French bleached walnut serpentine front commode, 1780. Dimensions: 47 inches (119
Walnut
Sold|$4,054
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French bleached and carved oak commode, 1820 Dimensions 49.5 inches (126 cms
Oak
Sold|$4,116
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French bleached oak 3-drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions: 47 inches (119 cms
Oak
Sold|$5,395
1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in the 1800s in France, this antique dresser flaunts beautifully carved cabriole legs
Brass
Sold|$3,779
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French bleached oak three drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions 48 inches (122
Oak
Sold|$5,429
French Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French carved walnut commode with a marble top, 1780. Dimensions: 47
Marble
18th Century Bleached Walnut and Oak Regence Commode, Circa 1730
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved, circa 1730, this commode is from the Regence period of France. The walnut and oak wood
Wood, Oak, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Mahogany Secretaire / Commode With Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI commode with secretaire hand-crafted in France using mahogany and pegged construction
Marble, Brass
Sold|$7,900
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning 18th century commode from the Provence region of France. Soundly constructed from washed
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
Brass
French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French chest of drawers was created during the late Louis XIV or early Regence period
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Walnut Four-Drawer Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A striking early 20th century French Louis XVI style commode, handcrafted from walnut by skilled
Bronze
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Grey Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-crafted in France in the mid 1800s using mahogany as primary
Mahogany
18th Century Richly Carved Bleached Oak Louis XV Serpentine Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Richly carved serpentine front in bleached oak, dating the mid-18th century Louis XV period with
Bronze
Sold|$16,500
18th Century French Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th Century Louis XV commode in bleached wood oak, with a serpentine front, turned “bun feet
Brass
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest of drawers with black marble top hand-made in France in the mid 1800s using
Mahogany
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
Oak
Sold|$4,995
19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A two-door oak buffet from Belgium, circa 1850. The upright frame is subtly embellished by expressive raised panels on the cupboard doors and filigree hardware, time-worn patinated b...
Brass
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. Upon first glance
Oak
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest/ Commode with Marble Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe with white marble top built in France in the mid 1800s using mahogany. This chest is
Mahogany
Sold|$4,116
French Bow Front Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French bow-front bleached oak commode, 1810. Dimensions: 45.5 inches (116
Oak
French Louis XV Style Bleached Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XV commodes, such as this gorgeous, bleached example from the 1920s, are known for their
Marble, Metal, Bronze
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. This dresser comprises three long
Oak
Sold|$4,595
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1880. Unvarnished vintage, carrying the
Brass
Sold|$4,595
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
With a set of four composed drawers, this 1860s French bleached chest displays a pensive refinement
Brass
Sold|$4,595
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers rendered in a splendid bleached oak from France, produced circa 1880. A wooden
Oak
Sold|$4,995
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1850. This elegant antique buffet
Brass
Sold|$4,595
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from France, circa 1840. Three pull-out drawers framed by pillars carved in
Oak
Sold|$4,595
1920s Bleached Oak French Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1920. The curves of the paneling and
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th Century France. Ornate and delicately crafted, this
Oak
18th Century Bleached French Walnut Louis XVI Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI chest of drawers hand-made in France in the mid 1800s using walnut for both the case as
Walnut
Sold|$4,995
1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1820. An elegant antique chest
Brass
Sold|$3,700
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful chest is narrow and has 5 drawers, very easy to place anywhere.
Walnut
Sold|$4,995
19th Century French Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century oak commode produced in France, standing on dainty turnip feet and flaunting an
Oak
Sold|$4,595
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Built in France circa 1900, this vintage oak chest of drawers presents a simple yet refined
Oak
Sold|$4,595
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1840. An antique chest featuring three
Oak
Sold|$3,429
Bleached oak Commode in the Louis XVI style
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Lovely quality late 19th century oak chest of drawers / commode in the Louis XVI style French
Oak
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis XVI Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI/Directoire chest built in France in the mid to late 19th century using mahogany and oak
Marble
Sold|$4,595
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1880. A refined, rustic antique, this wooden
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century oak chest, handcrafted in France, boasts a stout plinth base, masterfully carved
Wood
Sold|$4,995
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1840. A sophisticated antique chest
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. The paneling of this chest’s drawers
Oak
18th Century French Bleached Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Handsome, 18th century French limed oak commode with panelled sides, darker top and six drawers in
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Built during the 19th century in France, this sturdy bleached oak dresser showcases four spacious
Oak
20th Century, French, Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century bleached oak chest of drawers made in France. Four top-down drawers flanked by
Brass
Sold|$5,291
18th Century French Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A Wonderful 19th Century French Provincial bleached oak commode with original hinges and
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. Composed with a dignified aura, this
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. This oak chest of drawers is composed of
Brass
Sold|$5,154
Wonderful 18th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century French bleached and carved oak commode, 1780 Dimensions 50.5 inches
Oak
Sold|$4,850 / item
Vintage French Bleached and White Washed Oak Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage French bleached and white washed oak chests. Mixes well with a variety of decors
Oak
Antique French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This antique bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France. The rectangular silhouette is
Brass
Sold|$4,595
20th Century French Carved Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century carved oak commode produced in France, this opulent commode imparts a strong Louis
Oak
Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Bleached Oak Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Bleached Oak Chest with Diamond Pattern detail on each
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest of drawers crafted in France. Three spacious drawers are adorned with carved columns topped with
Oak
19th Century French Bleached and Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century bleached and richly carved three-drawer chest with swag carving and short
Wood
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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