Sold|$2,959
Dutch Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th C bleached Dutch oak commode. 1820 Reference: 6055 Dimensions 36 inches (91 cms) Wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) Deep 35.5 inches (90 cms) High
Oak
Sold|$1,795
19th Century French Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Simple and statuesque, this antique wooden chest possesses a romantic charm. Made in France in the 1800s, the form is inspired by the gothic chests of the middle ages: a simple silho...
Oak
Sold|$5,044
Austrian Serpentine Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Austrian bleached oak serpentine front commode, 1760 Dimensions: 45.5 inches (116 cms) wide 26.5 inches (67 cms) deep 32 inches (81 cms) high.
Oak
Sold|$3,995
18th Century French Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Built out of solid oak in France circa 1780, this ample trunk features deeply carved geometric panels with the ornate iron lock set at the center and comfortable handles on the sides...
Iron
Sold|$6,200
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, handsome bronze hardwares, shaped top and bun feet.
Oak
Sold|$4,190
Oak Galbé Commode 18th C
Located in Nijlen, BE
A beautiful oak galbé chest of drawers, bleached and so it has a light gray color.
Oak
Sold|$4,595
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century France. Brass drawers and keyholes, elaborately stamped with circular floral motifs, offer bright flashes of decorative flare within th...
Oak
Sold|$4,995
1820s French Country Gothic Carved Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak trunk from 1820s France. Carved arches, stars and rosettes echo the forms of gothic tracery, lending the sandy wood a Gothic Revival aesthetic. A long drawer below the c...
Oak
Sold|$4,260
18th Century Oak French Commode
Located in Nijlen, BE
A fine quality, 18th Century French country, Directoire commode in Bleach oak, with a superb colour and proportions, of simple lines, that will work well in most settings. Pure cre...
Oak
Sold|$5,600
18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, handsome bronze hardware’s and shaped top.
Bronze
19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This provincial chest of drawers evokes the delights of springtime in the French countryside. Built in 19th century France, carved stems of new leaves and budding flowers sprout from...
Oak
Sold|$8,500
19t Century Large Dutch Bombe Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
The wood has been bleached from old finishes to its most original natural oak.
Iron
Sold|$5,800
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, handsome bronze hardwares and shaped top on bun feet.
Bronze
Sold|$5,800
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, handsome bronze hardwares and shaped top on bun feet.
Bronze
Sold|$4,495
Late 19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Simple while refined, original brass hardware accentuate the figured oak. The bleached oak finish is sealed with oil and wax, this transparent finish highlights the texture and grain...
Brass
Sold|$6,800
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Danish chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts with handsome original bronze hardwares and shaped top, handsome original ...
Bronze
Sold|$4,595
20th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century chest of drawers from France, this piece features four front drawers, a scalloped apron with shell detail and french cabriole feet. The drawers are carved with elegant...
Brass
Sold|$3,995
Late 19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An exquisitely simple antique French piece from circa 1880. This oak cabinet features three spacious drawers, robust and beautiful oak construction, delicately ornamented with brass ...
Oak
Sold|$3,800
19th Century Dutch Oak Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A charmingly carved bombe front Dutch commode in bleached oak with original bronze hardwares. Holland, circa 1860 More than ever, we selected the best, the rarest, the unusual, the...
Oak
Sold|$3,900
19th Century Dutch Oak Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A very carved charming bombe front Dutch commode in bleached oak with original bronze hardwares. Holland, circa 1860 More than ever, we selected the best, the rarest, the unusual, ...
Bronze
Sold|$6,200
18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Dutch chest of drawers from late baroque period in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and ball feet.
Bronze
19th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century four drawers Dutch chest in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and block feet.
Iron
Sold|$6,200
Exquisite French 18th Century Oak Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite French Louis XV/Louis XVI Transition period bleached oak commode with richly carved drawer fronts, decoratively carved apron and paneled sides and beautiful original har...
Bronze
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century four drawers Dutch chest in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top, handsome original large iron handles on the side panels and ...
Bronze, Iron
Sold|$1,400
Bachelors chest by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Four drawer chest in bleached oak finish, with faux bamboo brass pulls.
Brass
Late 18th Century Dutch Oak Four-Drawer Undulating Front Commode
Located in London, England
Late 18th century Dutch oak commode or chest of drawers which has been bleached and features an undulating front.
Brass
18th Century French Oak Buffet Chest with Bleached Finish
Located in Wichita, KS
18th century credenza buffet cabinet, of bleached oak, in the Provençal, having a molded rectangular top, over apron of 2 drawers, double cupboard doors open on iron hinges, shaped a...
Wood, Oak
Sold|$3,950
Early 19th Century European Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid 19th century European hand-carved and bleached oak trunk, circa 1820. Having front with gorgeous carvings in grape leaf and acanthus leaf motif and lovely bleached patina wo...
Oak
Sold|$1,595
19th Century French Wooden Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden trunk created in 19th century France. A reminder of simple times, this wooden trunk shines with a bright and refreshing glow. The surface of the oak has been carefully resto...
Oak
Sold|$4,995
18th Century French Wooden Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden trunk from 18th century, France. The charming rustic quality of this expansive wooden trunk has been elevated by the fastidiously hand-carved leaf patterning that wreathes i...
Iron
Sold|$5,500
18th Century Belgian Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Two-drawer Belgian commode with three drawers. Oak has been bleached. Each drawer has two carved panels with beautiful detail.
Oak
18th Century Period French Directoire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century period French Directoire bleached oak five-drawer commode. Having brass hardware, fluted columnar supports, and clean lines that work in countless styles of dec...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Sieling Modern, USA, 1940s
By Sieling Furniture Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Nine-drawered cerused wood and faux parchment commode by Sieling Modern of Railroad, PA. Commode is on black splayed legs with chrome-capped feet and with makers mark inside drawer....
Oak
Sold|$5,800
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, handsome bronze hardware’s and shaped top.
Bronze
Sold|$8,900
Bleached Oak chest of drawers
Located in New York, NY
A bleached Oak chest of drawers with original hardware and key.
Oak
Sold|$4,800
Bleached oak chest
Located in New York, NY
A bleached oak chest of drawers with decorative brass hardware
Sold|$6,400
French Bleached Oak chest of drawers
Located in New York, NY
A French oak chest of drawers with original hardware and a great patina.
Oak
18th Century English Bleached Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th century English chest on chest in bleached oak, with a brushing slide and later bum feet, that will work well in most settings.
Oak
Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1825
Located in East Hampton, NY
Three-drawers with iron pulls, neoclassical carved urns and carved rosettes on skirt. Fielded panel side and turned feet.
Pair of bleached oak chests with wooden pulls, c. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bleached oak bedside chests with wooden "X" pulls, c. 1940
Sold|$16,000
Bleached Directoire style chest of drawers
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful bleached oak chest of drawers with original hardware, deep carvings and an amazing patina.
Oak
Sold|$595
Country French Oak Bleached Chest
Located in Chamblee, GA
A rustic small oak bleached chest with one small drawer over two larger drawers.
Brass
Sold|$4,500
Bleach oak tall chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Bleached oak and stained tall chest of drawers with oak pulls.
Oak
Sold|$4,500
Bleach oak tall chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Bleached oak and stained tall chest of drawers with oak pulls.
Oak
Sold|$1,695
Antique French Empire Chest in Bleached Oak
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French oak chest featuring three drawers in the French Empire style that is solidly built and imported recently from Europe.
Brass
Sold|$8,750
Bleached Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
Bleached oak commode with rectangular marble top over one frieze drawer and three long drawers, and round columnar
Marble
Sold|$13,750
Bleached Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
Two drawer bleached oak commode with paneled drawers, chamfered corners and tapered legs
Oak
Sold|$1,815
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Wembley, GB
A bleached oak commode or chest of two short over two long drawers in the Louis XV taste.
Oak
Sold|$5,950
Pair of bleached Oak Wellington chests
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very useful pair of, circa 1880, Wellington chests in bleached oak, of elegant proportions, that will work well in any setting.
Wood
Sold|$3,900
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
An 18th century bleached oak serpentine three-drawer commode.
Oak
Sold|$2,400
Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
The bleached oak and starburst motif on teh drawers make this chest a standout.
Oak
Sold|$1,342
18th C.Large Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Tongeren, BE
late 18th century regarding all the hand made locks in all the drawers, no keys, a new Belgian bluestone on top
Oak
Sold|$12,500
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
A Serpentine Front Bleached Oak Commode with Three Drawers and Bracket Feet. French, Alsace, Circa 1880
Oak
Sold|$2,600
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very good looking French oak commode that has a bleached/ washed look to it. It is in very good shape. The patina is very attractive. It is a genuinely old piece. It is not...
Oak
Sold|$5,500
Bleached Oak Commode from Belgium
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached oak commode from Belgium.
Brass
Sold|$4,600
Bleached Oak Commode, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality mid-20th century commode, in bleached oak, retaining the original handles, circa 1940s.
Oak
Sold|$8,900
18th.Century Baroque Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome double serpentine front, bleach oak commode.
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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