Burled Commode Antique
Late 18th Century Italian Burled Commode Antique
Bronze
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Burled Commode Antique
Burl
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Commode Antique
Marble
18th Century Italian Burled Commode Antique
Elm
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Burled Commode Antique
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Burled Commode Antique
Wood, Maple
18th Century English Georgian Burled Commode Antique
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Burled Commode Antique
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century German Burled Commode Antique
Walnut
18th Century British Georgian Burled Commode Antique
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Baroque Burled Commode Antique
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century American American Empire Burled Commode Antique
Glass, Cherry, Mahogany, Burl
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Commode Antique
Brass
Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Burled Commode Antique
Brass
1710s English William and Mary Burled Commode Antique
Maple, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Burled Commode Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Burled Commode Antique
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Burled Commode Antique
Walnut, Burl
18th Century Baroque Burled Commode Antique
Fruitwood, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Commode Antique
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Burled Commode Antique
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th Century American Sheraton Burled Commode Antique
Mahogany
18th Century Irish George II Burled Commode Antique
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Danish Napoleon III Burled Commode Antique
Walnut, Burl
19th Century French Empire Burled Commode Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Burled Commode Antique
Bronze
Early 19th Century Georgian Burled Commode Antique
Marble
18th Century French Burled Commode Antique
Walnut
1810s French Empire Burled Commode Antique
Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Commode Antique
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
19th Century French Empire Burled Commode Antique
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Burled Commode Antique
Brass
1920s American Louis XV Burled Commode Antique
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Burled Commode Antique
Walnut
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Burled Commode Antique
Bronze, Gold Leaf
19th Century Biedermeier Burled Commode Antique
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century English Burled Commode Antique
Wood
1870s French Burled Commode Antique
Marble
1880s European Burled Commode Antique
Hardwood
1840s French Burled Commode Antique
Hardwood
1880s French Burled Commode Antique
Marble
19th Century Italian Directoire Burled Commode Antique
Brass
19th Century Burled Commode Antique
Hardwood
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Commode Antique
Marble
19th Century Louis XV Burled Commode Antique
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1840s French Burled Commode Antique
Brass
1860s French Burled Commode Antique
Brass
1740s Burled Commode Antique
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Burled Commode Antique
Elm
1870s English Chippendale Burled Commode Antique
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Commode Antique
Brass
18th Century and Earlier George I Burled Commode Antique
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Commode Antique
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Burled Commode Antique
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Commode Antique
Hardwood, Walnut
19th Century American Hepplewhite Burled Commode Antique
Serpentine
1860s European Louis XV Burled Commode Antique
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Burled Commode Antique
Walnut
19th Century German Burled Commode Antique
Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Burled Commode Antique
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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.
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