Sold|$6,950
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful 18th century French Louis XVI bleached oak four-drawer commode. Having lovely aged bronze
Oak
Sold|$5,542
Mid 18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century French bleached Walnut serpentine commode, 1760 Dimensions 51.5 inches (131
Oak
Sold|$9,800
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb 18th century French Louis XVI bleached oak three-drawer commode. Having ornately cast gilt
Oak
Sold|$2,850
A French Mahogany Commode, 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The bleached mahogany renders this three drawer chest with fluted corner columns ending in
Mahogany
Jansen Bleached Wood Marble-Top Louis XVI Style Chest Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Jansen bleached wood marble-top Louis XVI style chest commode. This custom quality commode chest
Antique Large Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers from France
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic large French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish which
Oak
18th Century French Carved and Bleached White Oak Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved 18th century French carved and bleached white oak chest. Pretty images and bows
Oak
Sold|$3,750
Louis XV Style French Bombe Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bleached walnut and water gilded chest of drawers fitted with bronze hardware.
Walnut
Sold|$5,800
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very lovely later 19th century French Louis XVI style commode in bleached wood and its original
Marble
Sold|$3,200
Bleached Oak French Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Designer carved and bleached oak French style buffet. Circa 2000. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
Oak
Sold|$4,700
French 18th Century Commode Called "Tombeau"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th century commode called "Tombeau".
Bronze
Louis XV French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XV commode hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak. The commode features three rows
Oak
Sold|$5,800
Exquisite French 18th Century Oak Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite French Louis XV period bleached oak commode with richly carved drawer fronts, very
Bronze
19th Century French Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in France in the mid 1800s using walnut. This is a very interesting
Walnut
19th Century French Bleached Oak Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century French bleached oak Empire style chest of drawers. The piece has nice clean
Oak
19th Century French Empire Bleached Mahogany Chest with Brass Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century French Empire bleached mahogany chest with brass inlay. Very nice black marble
Marble
Sold|$3,595
1880s Bleached Oak French Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers with a smooth finish was made in France, circa 1880. The drawers
Brass
19th Century Bleached French Fossilized Marble Top Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century bleached french fossilized marble top chest with hidden bottom drawer and diamond
Marble
French Bleached Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Circa 1820
Located in Carmine, TX
Absolutely gorgeous period Louis XVI chest of drawers built in France using Oak and pegged
Oak
Sold|$5,688
French Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C French bleached walnut serpentine commode, 1790. Dimensions 51 inches (130 cms
Walnut
Sold|$6,800
18th Century French Louis XVI Oak Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite 18th century French Louis XVI commode in bleached oak with richly carved drawer fronts
Bronze
Sold|$1,995
1950s French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A three drawer oak chest from France, circa 1950. The wood has been restored in our workshops to a
Brass
Sold|$1,995
1950s French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A three drawer oak chest from France, circa 1950. The wood has been restored in our workshops to a
Brass
Late 19th Century French Bleached Mahogany and Brass Directoire Style Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome late 19th century French bleached mahogany and brass Directoire style chest. This piece
Brass
Vintage French Bleached Oak Meuble de Metiers or Workshop Chest of Drawers
Located in Birmingham, AL
A vintage French meuble de metiers or workshop chest of drawers handcrafted of solid oak in
Oak
Sold|$3,250
French Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very nice proportion and nice line, I Like the details as the cannelure on the size and the bronze castor feet. It wears as well some brass along the drawers. Very nice piece.
Cherry
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1850. A formal styled chest featuring
Brass
Sold|$4,595
1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest of drawers produced in France, circa 1800. This bleached oak buffet displays three
Wood
Sold|$4,795
Antique French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This antique bleached oak chest of drawers with a stately elegance was made in France and consists
Brass
Sold|$4,595
1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique bleached oak chest of drawers from France, circa 1820. A no-frills statement of good
Brass
French Bleached Wood 1940s Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Bleached Wood 1940's Three-Drawer Chest with Cartouche Carving and Light Grey / Blue
Paint, Wood
Sold|$8,200
18th Century French Louis XV Period Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century French Louis XV Period Commode en Arbelete in bleached oak finish. The front facade
Bronze
Sold|$2,595
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the perfect blend of style and functionality with this 1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of
Oak
Sold|$5,064
Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Lovely 18th century French bleached walnut three-drawer serpentine commode, 1790 Dimensions: 52
Walnut
Sold|$3,995
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French chest of drawers exudes a sense of historical charm and elegance. Crafted from
Oak
Sold|$4,595
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A French oak chest of drawers, circa 1840. These three oak drawers with gilt bronze escutcheons are
Brass
19th Century Bleached Walnut Burl French Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-made in Southern France in the early 1800s using fruitwood and
Walnut
Sold|$4,595
Louis XVI French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A three drawer oak chest from France, circa 1820 in the Louis XVI style. Distinctive period design
Brass
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Bleached Mahogany Chest with Marble-Top Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century French Louis Phillipe bleached mahogany chest with black marble top. Great
Marble
Sold|$2,295
1920s Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant, bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1920. The chest features a
Iron
French Marble-Top Chest of Bleached Mahogany Wood with Gold Colored Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French marble-top chest. This French chest of bleached mahogany from the mid-20th century
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the refined elegance of the 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a
Wood
Sold|$3,995
1880s Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1880. It houses three drawers, each
Oak
19th Century French Regency Chest of Drawers in Bleached Walnut
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800 using walnut. The chest presents a beautiful
Walnut
Sold|$6,800
Bleached Bureau
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional bleached two drawer bureau. Grey/beige worn patina. Grey top with aged patina.
Wood
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your home decor with this stunning 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the exquisite 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a perfect blend of
Oak
!9th Century French Louis XVI Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI commode / chest of drawers hand-made in France in the late 1700s/early 1800s. The chest
Walnut
A Large 19th Century Carved Oak Commode from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a 19th-century French chest of drawers, this commode is over 3 1/2 feet tall
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of classic French elegance to your home with this 19th Century French Bleached Oak
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of refinement with this 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Wood
Sold|$1,295
1910s Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Table
Located in High Point, NC
An oak table from France, circa 1910 with three drawers and carved details. A unique style, with
Chrome
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French chest of drawers is crafted from solid oak and showcases a beautifully
Oak
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the timeless beauty and meticulous craftsmanship of this 20th Century French bleached
Oak
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
accents that continue onto the scalloped apron. Created in France during the 20th century, this dresser
Wood
Large French Antique Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish which
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Travel back to 1820s France with this elegantly crafted four-drawer chest of drawers, exuding
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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