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
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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
Sold|$3,195
1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
From Belgium circa 1960, a four-drawer chest in raw oak finish. The simple shape and subtle ornament is accentuated by cast bronze handles. Produced with traditional techniques and s...
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Marble Top Chest with Diamonds
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French bleached marble top chest of drawers with diamond shaped molding decoration and
Marble
Sold|$3,995
19th Century Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
From circa 1860 France, this exceptional three-drawer chest is finished in a bright tinted wax
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers stands as a captivating testament to
Wood
Antique French Bleached Oak Large Chest of 3-Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome large French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish
Wood, Oak
Antique Large Chest of Bleached Oak Drawers from France
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish which has
Wood, Oak
French Empire Mahogany Commode with Bluestone Top and Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Empire commode is a perfect example of the type of chest of drawers that became popular
Stone, Bronze
Sold|$5,880 / set
French Pair of 19th Century Bleached & Painted Wood Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of bleached and painted wood sides chests from the 19th century. This antique pair of
Wood
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
updated in our ateliers with a bleached finish , flaunting a sophisticated toasted tone that sets off the
Oak
Sold|$3,650
19th Century Bleached Louis XV Oak Chest
Located in Carmine, TX
Bleached Louis XV commode built in France in the early 1800s using oak. This is a beautiful, large
Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Marble-Top Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful five-drawer commode Louis XVI style chest with a white marble top and brass pulls
Carrara Marble
A French Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest, Richly Carved with Rounded Fluted Side
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
A French Louis XV style bleached oak chest with a serpentine front, shaped top, original locks
Sold|$4,875
19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very lovely early 19th century Louis XVI style commode from the South of France. Soundly
1920s Belgian Marble Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
stylish interior accent. The bleached oak finish is sealed with oil and wax, this transparent finish
Marble
Antique Bleached Wood Charles X Chest with Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique bleached wood Charles X chest circa 1850s with marble top.
Marble
French, Neoclassic Style Vintage Chest w/Custom Bleached Finish & Painted Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French-style raised carved-wood chest of drawers. This vintage commode from American furniture
Wood
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite 20th-century French chest of drawers combines timeless elegance with practical
Marble
19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
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
Sold|$10,818 / set
Large Pair of 18th Century Louis XIV Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Grand scale pair of Louis XIV commodes with geometric front and side panels. With solid bleached
Chestnut
18th Century Directoire Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Bleached directoire chest of drawers hand-built in France in the late 1700s using oak and pegged
Oak
Sold|$3,352
19th Century Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A beautiful French or Belgian provincial chest of drawers from the 1st half of the 19th century
Oak
Sold|$4,595
1820s Empire Style Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820. It houses four drawers, each with a
Brass
Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This early 19th Century bleached oak chest of drawers is a splendid representation of timeless
Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Wood Marble Top Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful five-drawer commode Louis XVI style chest with a white Carrara marble top and brass pulls
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century Bleached Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning 19th century Louis Philippe Chest with its simple but stately design. Stripped of the original color showing now showing the woods naturial color and gorgeous deta...
Wood
Sold|$3,200
18th Century French Provincial Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality 18th century French provincial shaped bleached oak chest with two short drawers above
Oak
Sold|$1,795
French Vintage Oak Petite Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
With a convenient small forn, this bleached oak chest of drawers made in France in the 20th century
Oak
Sold|$4,995
19th Century French Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers created in 19th century France. Elegant and shapely, this handsome
Brass
Sold|$1,595
French Vintage Oak Petite Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
With a convenient small forn, this bleached oak chest of drawers made in France in the 20th century
Brass
Sold|$4,995
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 1900s France. This handsome and astute dresser greets one with a
Brass
Sold|$1,595
20th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest of drawers is a shining example of traditional French craftsmanship. A delicate bleaching process
Oak
Sold|$4,995
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century France. The surface of this oak chest of drawers has
Oak
Sold|$4,995
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden set of drawers created in 19th Century France. Tastefully understated, yet full of
Oak
Sold|$5,195
Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest of drawers produced in France, circa 1800. This bleached oak buffet displays four
Brass
Sold|$5,800
18th Century French Louis XVI Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful 18th century French Louis XVI four-drawer bleached oak chest. Having lovely detailed
Oak
Sold|$4,995
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. This sumptuously crafted, yet
Brass
19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century, France. Scrupulously carved scroll details notched
Oak
Sold|$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. Created in a style typical of the era
Brass
Sold|$4,595
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A three drawer French chest of drawers, circa 1850. Handles and locks are fully functional casted
Brass
Sold|$4,595
French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
. Made in France in the early 20th century, the brindled gold of the wood lends an organic radiance to
Brass
19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from 19th century France. This chest of drawers is composed of three
Oak
Sold|$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This handcrafted oak chest made in France circa 1860 features three drawers elevated on cabriole
Brass
Sold|$4,395
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
in France in the 1800s, the geometric angles of the wide feet accentuate the faceted shape of the
Oak
Sold|$5,395
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
France, the simple cabinet is enlivened by the serpentine panel-work; fluid lines that are echoed in the
Oak
Sold|$4,995
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
. Hand-crafted in France in the 1700s, the drawers are bordered by a pattern of carved chevrons
Oak
Sold|$4,595
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
in France in the 1800s, a straightforward composition is enlivened by elaborate original hardware
Oak
Sold|$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers made in France circa 1820. The corpulent three-drawer body is raised on
Brass
Sold|$4,995
1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers with a marble top created in France, circa 1900. Ornate and delicately
Brass
Sold|$4,595
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
air of enchantment. Built in France in the 1820s, the serpentine lines of the drawer panels captivate
Brass
Sold|$4,995
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
in France in the 1820s, subtle curves lend a sensuous note to the upright case — carved oval accents
Brass
Sold|$4,595
1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820. It flaunts a smooth finish
Brass
Sold|$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest crafted in 19th-century France, are exquisitely highlighted against the high-quality oak wood
Oak
Sold|$4,995
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century France. Natural oak wood grain runs across the face
Brass
Sold|$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
of Empire furniture design. Built in France in the 1800s, clean lines create a bold, simple shape
Oak
Sold|$4,395
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
in France in the 1800s, the geometric angles of the wide feet accentuate the faceted shape of the
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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