Paul Frankl Bleached Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful combed wood and bleached mahogany cabinet by Paul Frankl for Brown and Saltman. The
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Brass
Paul Frankl Bleached Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful combed wood and bleached mahogany cabinet by Paul Frankl for Brown and Saltman. The
Brass
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
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 Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leesburg, VA
) x 23 (d) in. Anonymous The Netherlands; 19th century Wood, brass. A striking 19th-century Dutch
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
Brass
Late 18th C. Italian 4-Drawer Cassettiera w/Fluted Accents & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved and bleached/painted wood raised chest of four drawers from the turn of the 19th
Brass
19th Century French Bleached and Limed Oak Chest in the Louis XV Style
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful French Louis XV style bleached and limed chest with three drawers and original brass
Brass
18th Century French Oak Wood Side Chest Adorned with Scalloped Skirt / Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 18th century side chest. This French chest, with its beautifully sun bleached oakwood
Metal
French Mid-20th Century Two-Drawer Elegantly Raised Bleached Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French two-drawer raised chest from the mid -20th century. This vintage bleached wood chest from
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers w/ Revival-Style Carved Figurehead Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish gustavian bleached-wood chest of drawers, circa 1820-1840. This antique chest from Sweden
Wood
Mid-20th Century Lovely Bleached Wood Single Drawer Chest with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
-century chest or table features a beautiful bleached wood finish, scalloped skirt on all four sides, and
Metal
Three-Drawer Granite Top Bleached Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Century Furniture, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White wash burl wood finish dresser with granite not marble top. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style
Granite, Marble
French Neoclassic Period Carved-Wood Chest w/Custom Bleached Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic period carved-wood commode from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
Wood
19th Century Bleached French Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
This wonderful oak chest of drawers shows Louis xvi directoire detailing with clipped corder detail
Wood
19th Century Bleached Hardwood Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice hardwood campaign chest of drawers in a bleached finish. The early 19th century chest
Wood
Sold|$4,995
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of this 1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece of
Wood
Biedermeier German Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
chest of drawers with masterly done inlay and veneer work. The wood grain of the bleached wood decorates
Walnut
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance with this 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of
Wood
French 1870s Bleached Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Diamond-Shaped Escutcheons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood commode from the late 19th century, with four drawers and diamond-shaped
Wood
French 1900s Neoclassical Style Bleached Wood Two-Drawer Commode with Campanula
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style bleached wood commode from the early 20th century, with carved
Wood
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant four-drawer chest features hand-crafted ornate details and graceful cabriole legs that
Wood, Oak
French 1870s Empire Style Bleached Wood Commode with Columns and Frieze Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood Empire style four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with columns
Brass
Sold|$6,800
19th Century Biedermeier Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Biedermeier bleached commode with 3 drawers. Very pretty wood grain. A
Wood
Pair 19th C. English Carved & Bleached Wood Console Buffets
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of bleached-wood console chests from the 19th century. This antique pair of buffets
Wood
Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Chest of 3 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
18th Century 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
French Period Rococo Serpentine Front Carved-Wood Chest with Elaborate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
, depicting male and female figures within their design. The wood has a bleached finish. This handsome French
Wood
French 1900s Turn of the Century Natural Wood Navy Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French natural wood navy chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in
Brass
Sold|$6,800
Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached marble top Louis Phillipe commode, circa 1860. 51 ¾ inches wide by 24 inches deep by
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Commode in Bleached Mahogany, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
During the Louis XVI period, mahogany furniture became very fashionable since the wood was pleasing
Wood
French Louis-Philippe Bleached Four-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe bleached wood commode from the 19th century with butterfly veneer, marble
Marble
Pair of Antique Italian Empire Style Bleached Commodes with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of antique Italian Empire style bleached commodes with Carrara marble. A very
Carrara Marble
French 1870s Louis-Philippe Style Bleached Burl Veneer Commode with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe style bleached burl wood commode from the late 19th century, with grey
Marble
Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode with Butler’s Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Louis Phillipe commode with butler’s desk and carrara marble top, 19th century. 52
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Bleached Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs allow these pieces to be used with almost any interior design style. This particular bleached burl
Stone, Marble
Antique Chestnut Wood Trunk from Brittany, France, Circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Brittany, France, circa 1860, this chestnut wood trunk has had the original finish
Metal, Iron
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests Primavera Basic Series
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American
Wood, Mahogany
Pair French Petite-Sized Two-Drawer Side Tables, Bleached w/Gray/Blue Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of smaller-sized end tables with two-drawers. This vintage pair of side chests from
Wood
Louis Phillipe Bleached Mahogany Chest with Marble Top
Located in Wichita, KS
A French Louis-Philippe bleached wood commode from the 19th century with a black marble top and
Marble
French Pair of Small Bleached-Wood Side Chests Raised on Slender Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French wooden side chests with single drawer and shelf. This pair of vintage bleached
Wood
French Louis-Philippe 19th Century Four-Drawer Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
bleached finish on the wood frames the piece in a light, airy tone, making it adaptable to both traditional
Marble
French Louis-Philippe Four-Drawer Commode with Marble Top and Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe bleached wood commode from the 19th century with bookmatched veneer, white
Marble
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
Wood, Oak
Sold|$17,500
Tommi Parzinger Chest on Stand, Charak Modern
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Riverdale, NY
contrasting wood. This attractive design was originally created as a shirt chest for bedroom use, which can
Leather, Wood
Vintage Bleached Wood Chest of Drawers
By Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three drawer chest in a bleached finish with patinated brass pulls and savots.
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Swedish Chest On Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Late 18th/ Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bleached Wood Chest On Stand.
Wood
Bleached Wood Commode Bombay Chest, Italian, 1960
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Chest has been bleached and has iron hardware and handles that have a verdigris finish. Super
Wood
Sold|$1,895
French Bleached Chest with Marble Top
Located in Chamblee, GA
This 19th century bleached chest has 3 drawers under 2 small drawers with solid brass hardware and
Marble, Brass
Sold|$2,800
Mid Century Bleached Campaign Chest
Located in US
Great, Beachy Bleached Campaign Chest. Hand Cobbled Feet Added Later
Brass
Bleached Chest of Drawers for Brook Bond and Tea
Located in Stamford, CT
Refinished, bleached chest of drawers with painted design advertising for Brook Bond Tea, circa
Wood
Bleached Five-Drawer Campaign Chest, circa 1860 of the Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached five-drawer campaign chest, circa 1860 of the period.
Wood
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
Wood
Sold|$7,500
2 Part Bleached Danish Serpintine Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
2 part bleached 4 drawer Danish serpintine chest with bun feet.
Wood
Sold|$3,150
19th Century English Bleached Pine Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English bleached pine chest.
Wood, Pine
French Commode Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Made in Cherry Wood Bleached
Located in Stuart, FL
cherry wood bleached and with 3 doves tails drawers.
Cherry
Sold|$2,100
Vintage Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
This Louis XVI style commode features three drawers with exquisite brass detailing. The gray marble is not only on the top of this piece but also on the front creating marble pilaste...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century bleached commode has three functional drawers with drop pulls. The bronze pulls
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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