$7,197 / item
Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany bombay bedside chest of drawers, the rectangular molded edge top above a brushing slide with three shaped serpentine and graduated drawers below, applied with finely cast ...
Mahogany
Unavailable|$550 / set
SALE! SALE! SALE! Pair of "Harlequin" Bombay Chests, Travertine Tops STUNNING
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Pair of Harlequin Bombay chests with travertine tops, Hollywood Glam, charming and playful.Perfect for childrens room.Original condition
Travertine
Unavailable|$1,690
Bombay Chest, French Louis XV Farmhouse Chic Two-Door Chest
Located in Glendale, CA
Two door chest with plenty of storage space. Newly finished in grey and brown washed distressed finish. Pretty carvings on the sides. Will be amazing in your french farmhouse, cottag...
Unavailable|$4,800
Petite French Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nice sized Bombay chest with 2 large drawers below and 2 small drawers above
Unavailable|$4,500
Mid-19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Two-Drawer Chest Marble Top
Located in Seattle, WA
French marquetry inlaid Bombay chest with two large drawers. Floral and diamond patterned inlays and ormolu mounts.
Wood
Unavailable|$8,800
Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French two drawer chest of drawers with great color and silver colored ormolu.
Silver
Unavailable|$1,450
Italian Bombay Commode
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Italian bombay commode with four drawers. Bronze hardware.
Bronze
Unavailable|$5,995
Louis XV Bombay Commode
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Marble-top three-drawer Bombay commode featuring all original antique brass pulls and marble top. Ormolu detail on either side as well as feet. This commode is in very good condition...
Marble, Brass
Unavailable|$6,000
French Chinoiserie Bombay Dresser
Located in So. Egremont, MA
A two drawer beautifully hand painted chest in green and gold
Wood, Paint
Unavailable|$6,250
Small 19th Century Italian Bombay Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small 19th Century red bombay Venetian commode with single door. Painted and carved. Italian.
Unavailable|$2,375
Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Bombay Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis XV style marquetry inlaid, bronze-mounted, Bombay commode.
Bronze
ON SALE Commode with Sink 18th Century French Walnut Bombe' Original Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
Measures: 47'' W x 22'' D x 35.5'' H (without sink.) (Also: chest of drawers, Bombay).
Wood
Sold|$950
1960s Italian Bombay Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Italian Bombay chest.
Sold|$1,200
Leather Wrapped Bombay Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Bombay chest wrapped in leather.
Sold|$2,495
Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Bombay chest of drawers. It has been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White".
Birch
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Italian Bombay Chests
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Italian carved wood and gilt Bombay chests.
Sold|$6,800
Pair of French Bombay Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This petite pair of French 3-drawer Bombay chests are painted a soft shade of blue/gray with silver parcel gilt detailing on the raised carvings.
Marble, Vermeil, Silver
Sold|$4,295 / set
Matching Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 matching bombay chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White".
Birch
Sold|$4,500
Abalone Incrusted Bombay Chest C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning incrusted abalone bombay chest of drawers. Although the chest of drawers is from the 1930's, the shells were applied at a more recent date.
Wood
Sold|$4,500
Bombay Chest in Faux Malachite Finish
Located in North Miami, FL
A la Tony Duquette, this wonderful three drawer vintage Bombay chest features carved wood handles which blend in to the malachite faux finish.
Wood
Sold|$2,400
Hand Painted Bombay Chest, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lovely Hand-painted Bombe or Bombay Chest of Drawers by Patina furniture company, 1980s.
Brass
Pair of Maitland Smith Black Tessellated Bombay Chests
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage pair of Maitland Smith tessellated black stone Bombay chests featuring three drawers and brass inlay detailing.
Marble, Stone, Brass
Sold|$8,200
19th Century Danish Bombay Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
A spectacular Danish Bombay chest finished with an inky blue-black patina.
Brass
Italian Louis XV-Style Venetian Burl Veneer Bombay Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Louis XV-style Bombay chest is made of wood covered in burl veneers in a beautiful golden stain finish.
Walnut
Baker Furniture Burled Walnut Bombay Chest Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French style Bombay chest or commode by Baker Furniture. The chest features gorgeous burled walnut wood grain, with a scalloped top and apron and canted corner front l...
Brass
Theodore Alexander Carved Silver Leaf Bombay Chest Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning one-of-a-kind Theodore Alexander bombay chest with two spacious drawers features hand carved landscape of houses on the front and sides.
Silver Leaf
Baker Furniture French Provincial Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French style commode or Bombay chest from the Milling Road line by Baker furniture.
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Oak Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous solid oak French Provincial style Bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Solid oak, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold|$6,500
18th Century Wooden Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 4 drawer 18th Century Wooden Bombay Chest of Drawers has been uninterrupted for over two centuries.
Brass
Theodore Alexander French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Chest or Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest dresser or commode By Theodore Alexander "Chateau du Vallois" collection USA, late 20th century Walnut, with origina...
Walnut
Sold|$1,450
Elegant Bombay Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful marquetry three drawer chest with bronze pulls.
Ornate French Marble-Top Bombay Chest With Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful ornate French style marble top Bombay chest with bronze ormolu. The piece has intricate inlaid details along the drawers and sides with heavy mounted bronze ormo...
Sold|$795
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Mahogany with Marble Top Commode Bombay Chest with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Ormol...
Marble, Bronze
1950s Italian Petite Olive Wood and Walnut Burl Bombay Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage miniature Bombay chest, made in Italy, c. 1950's. Charming Louis XV style commode in beautiful olive wood and walnut burl.
Brass
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Book-matched burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Faux Marble-Top Bombay Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Painted walnut, with faux painted marble top, and original brass hard...
Brass
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, dresser, or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Stunning book-matched burled walnut, with original brass...
Brass
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Book-matched burled walnut, with original brass ha...
Brass
Henredon Knotty Pine Bombay Chest Serpentine Commode French Country Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon knotty pine Bombay chest serpentine commode French country dresser 58" Up for consideration is a beautiful Henredon commode.
Pine
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Bombay chest hand-made in the Netherlands in the late 1800s using oak.
Oak
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Gold Gilt Bombay Chest
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest of drawers or commode By Karges Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved walnut, with gold gilt details and original...
Brass
Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Stunning book-matched burled walnut, with original...
Brass
Sold|$1,850
Faux Ostrich Bombay Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking four-drawer Bombay commode covered in faux ostrich skin with brass pulls.
Ornate French Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Marble-Top Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Louis XV style mahogany Bombay chest or commode. The chest features stunning mahogany wood grain with satinwood string inlays and inlaid burl wood.
Marble
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Style Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style commode or bombay chest by Baker Furniture. The chest features solid oak construction, with beautiful wood grain and nice carved detai...
Brass
John Widdicomb French Louis XV Faux Tortoise Shell and Giltwood Bombay Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV style commode or bombay chest By John Widdicomb USA, Late 20th century Faux tortoise shell finish, with giltwood and paint decorated details, moun...
Brass
Ornate French Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Louis XV style mahogany Bombay chest or commode. The chest features stunning mahogany wood grain with satinwood string inlays and inlaid burl wood.
Marble
Three Drawer Rococo Modern Bombay Chest With Marble Top
By Maitland Smith
Located in Trenton, NJ
This modern Rococo-style three-drawer Bombay chest with a marble top is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship.
Marble, Metal
Ornate French Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Bombay Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Louis XV style mahogany bombay chests or commodes. The chests feature stunning mahogany wood grain with satinwood string inlays and inlaid burl wood.
Marble
19th Century Bleached Oak Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Bombay chest hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using oak.
Oak
19th Century Bleached Oak Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
Bombay chest hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using oak.
Oak
White Pair of Modern Bombay Chest/Nightstands with Brass Hardware
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of white Bombay chests/nightstands with brass hardware. The nightstands are in nice vintage condition and would be great as bedside tables/nightstands/or chests.
Brass
French Louis XV Mahogany Marble Top Commode Bombay Chest Ormolu Mounts
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Mahogany with Marble Top Commode Bombay Chest with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mount...
Marble, Bronze
Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dresser or chests of drawer By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold|$3,295 / item
Henredon Italian Baroque Burled Mahogany Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Baroque Louis XV style bombay form dresser or chests of drawer By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful burled mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Brass
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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