Burl Bombe Commodes
Vintage 1960s Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
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Burl, Walnut
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Marble, Bronze
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Walnut, Burl, Maple
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Wood, Burl, Olive
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Olive, Burl
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dressers
Brass
20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
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Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Olive, Walnut
Antique 1780s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
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Mahogany, Satinwood, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Glass, Wood
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Leather, Wood
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Steel
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Satinwood
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Pine
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Brass
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Brass
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Wood
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Maple
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Hardwood, Walnut
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Lacquer, Shagreen
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Wood
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Olive
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Brass
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Wood
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Wood, Birch
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Olive, Walnut
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
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Burl
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Mahogany, Burl
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Olive
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Walnut, Burl
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Wood, Olive
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Brass
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Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1790s Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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Brass
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Walnut
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Walnut, Burl
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Burl
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1880s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
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Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
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Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1930s Night Stands
Marble, Bronze
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Walnut, Burl
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Walnut
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Brass
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Burl
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl, Wood
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Burl, Olive
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Ormolu
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Brass
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Walnut, Burl
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Marble
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Metal
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Brass
20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Olive
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Metal
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl, Walnut
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Brass
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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.
- What is a bombe commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
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