Vintage Regency Burl and Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless European elegance to your home with this breathtaking vintage Regency burlwood commode
Marble, Brass
Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
craftsmanship during the period. Crafted from rich burlwood, the surface displays mesmerizing grain patterns and
Burl
Romanian Biedermeier 3-Drawer Burlwood Chest / Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier walnut (Transylvanian / Romanian) (19th Century) chest of 3 drawers with engraved brass circular pulls, heart inlayed key holes and clover inlay on the side columns endin...
Brass
$7,995
H 36.25 in W 52.5 in D 23.5 in
French Louis XV Style Bombe Burlwood 3-Drawer Commode with Carved Details
Located in Seattle, WA
A beautifully crafted possibly antique French Louis XV style bombe commode featuring an elegant
Burl
Burlwood Cello-Form Cabinet
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very unique burlwood cabinet in the form of a cello with neck and fingerboard. the
Wood
Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
scumble & faux burlwood pattern, on raised tapered bun feet, two over three drawer composition, complete
Pine
20th Century Burlwood and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Burton, TX
This 20th Century Chest of Drawers or Commode was crafted in the mid 1900's from Burlwood and
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Burlwood Chest with Three Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Petite burlwood Italian three drawer chest with paper lined drawers.
Burl
$6,500
H 48 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Hi-Boy Dresser / Wardrobe Cabinet, Brass Accent
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern burlwood hi-boy dresser / wardrobe cabinet, bronze accent. Designed by Harold
Metal
Italian Burl Wood Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian burlwood Three-Drawer Commode / Chest of Drawers. Serpentine front. Mixed woods with
Wood
$18,000 / set
H 63.25 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Pair of French, 1870s Faux-Bamboo and Burlwood Semainiers with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French faux bamboo and burl wood semainiers from the second quarter of the 19th century, with conforming marble tops and geometric design. Born at the end of the reign of F...
Marble
$11,390 / set
H 36.25 in W 52.5 in D 23.5 in
French Louis XV style BurlWood Bombe Commode and Matching Bedside Cabinet Set
Located in Seattle, WA
a bombe-form three-drawer commode and a matching single-door bedside cabinet. Each piece showcases
Burl
$4,200 / set
H 28.5 in W 32 in D 14.5 in
French Pair of Louis XV Walnut Commodes, Side Tables or Night Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
stunning inlaid burlwood circle. These petite commodes will add elegance to any room in the home. #7578
Ormolu
Austrian Carved Burlwood Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine 19th Century Austrian Carved Burlwood Commode. Commode features a rich striking burlwood
Wood
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H 32.75 in W 46.125 in D 23.25 in
French Louis XIV Style Burlwood Commode with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
handles, escutcheons, and decorative mounts, all in bronze. Our French burlwood commode with gilt bronze
Metal, Bronze
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H 32.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
Baker Milling Road French Cherry Burlwood Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Milling Road French Country 2 drawer cherry and burlwood commode chest of drawers dresser
Brass
18th Century, German, Baroque Inlaid Burlwood Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century German Baroque Commode, circa 1750-1760, walnut veneer with fruitwood marquetry inlay
Walnut
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Burlwood Commode
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis Philippe period walnut commode, mid 19th c., ogee frieze drawer, over three additional
Wood, Walnut
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H 32.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
Baker Milling Road French CherryBurlwood Commode Chest of DrawersOr Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Milling Road
Located in Southampton, NJ
Baker Milling Road French Country 2 drawer cherry and burlwood commode chest of drawers or dresser
Brass, Steel
Italian Burlwood Veneer Bombe Form Commode
Located in Rochester, NY
In the 18th century style - a beautifully grained & figured burlwood veneer two drawer bombe form
Brass
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H 34 in W 42.13 in D 20 in
Theodore Alexander “Pavlovsk Collection” Burlwood Chest of Drawers Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Shippensburg, PA
drawer Item # 007ELH30 A fine 21st century reproduction two-drawer commode finished in burl wood
Wood, Burl
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H 30.5 in W 27 in D 16 in
Reproduction French Louis XV Marble Top Burlwood Bombe Commode Nightstand Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction French Louis XV style marble top burlwood small bombe commode nightstand chest. Item
Marble
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H 34.25 in W 56.5 in D 21.25 in
Pair 19th Century Antique Italian Burlwood Bombe Commodes Ormolu Green Marble
Located in Portland, OR
commodes, circa 1890. Each commode having a serpentine shaped Verde Antico (varigated green marble) top
Marble, Ormolu
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H 29 in W 25 in D 14.5 in
Pair Antique French Bombe Commodes Chests Burlwood with Slate Marbled Tops
Located in Rochester, NY
, Small Console Commodes, Nightstands, End Tables with Gorgeous black marbled tops and Brass Ormolu. From
Slate, Brass
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H 29.75 in W 43.25 in D 18.75 in
1970s French Style Italian Burlwood And Brass Commodes / Chest Of Drawers - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian burlwood serpentine chests with French styling. They have paper lined
Brass
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H 32.75 in W 30.25 in D 15.5 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Modern Mahogany Burlwood Marble Chest of Drawers Commode
By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
smaller size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a bedroom dresser or commode
Marble, Brass
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H 28.375 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
A Handsome Danish Empire 3-Drawer Walnut Bow-Front Commode/Chest w Burlwood Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and warmly-patinated Danish empire 3-drawer walnut bow-front commode/chest with burlwood
Midcentury Burlwood Nightstands
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of midcentury Founders burl wood veneer two drawer nightstands with square brass pulls.
Brass
Curvaceous Italian Burlwood Bombe Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Italian Burlwood Bombe Chest, Italy, circa 1950s. It retains its wonderful original
Wood, Burl
Georgian Style Burlwood Small Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
The dimensions for the Georgian Style Burlwood Small Chest, with a rectangular top above two short
Wood
Small French Art Deco Burlwood Dresser
Located in Astoria, NY
Small scale French Art Deco five-drawer dresser in burlwood venner with black lacquered ball legs
Brass
Vintage Pulaski Burlwood Campaign Style Chest
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage 36.5 Pulaski Burlwood Campaign Style Chest Interesting version of a campaign style chest
Metal
Pair of English Burlwood Campaign Cabinets
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of handsome English Campaign burlwood cabinets, circa 1950s, the rectangular top over a frieze
Wood
Mid Century Three Drawer Burlwood Dresser
Located in Astoria, NY
A superb mid century dresser in matchbook burlwood with a single brass pull on each of the three
Burl
English Burlwood Lingerie Chest on Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic English diminutive chest on chest. The taller and narrow form with three drawers over three all with dovetailed construction, each with two drawer pulls. The chest sits on fo...
Burl
19th Century Biedermeier Burlwood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A classic Biedermeier chest of drawer, 19th century. Beautifully crafted from burlwood with a rich
Burl
Jean Claude Mahey Burlwood Chest of Drawers
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A Jean Claude Mahey chest of drawers with burl wood lacquered finish. The five drawers start thinner at the top and get deeper as they go down. Excellent quality with satinwood inter...
Brass
French Burl Wood Burlwood Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Wayne, NJ
French Burl wood Burlwood Chest of drawers Dresser
Wood
Art Deco Burlwood Dresser with Tri Fold Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Art Deco burl wood dresser with tri fold mirror and clear celluloid handles. The dresser features four drawers and 2 small cabinets.
Wood
French Louis Philippe Period Amboyna Burlwood Wash Stand Chest
Located in Forney, TX
wood construction, finished in warm rich amboyna burlwood, having a hinged top opening to reveal the
Marble
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H 28 in W 63 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Chrome, Burlwood
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Commode/Dresser/Sideboard Burl and Chrome
Chrome
French Burl Wood Burlwood High Chest of Drawers Dresser Highboy
Located in Wayne, NJ
French Burl wood Burlwood High Chest of drawers
Wood
French Provincial style Burlwood Vanity Desk with Glass Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial style (mid-20th Century) shaped desk with a smooth blonde veneer and contoured glass top, inlaid burl pull-out drawer fronts with leafed brass pulls, standing on si...
Brass
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H 28.25 in W 32 in D 18.25 in
Hekman, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Burlwood, Ebonized Wood, USA, 1990s
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Nightstands / Chests or End Tables, Branded Hekman, Mastercraft
Wood
Louis XVI Burlwood Chest of Drawers, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Seize chest of drawers with three spacious drawers and elegant oval brass fittings. The chest of drawers rests on classic square pointed feet. The moulded top plate gives the f...
Brass
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H 29 in W 21 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Style Century Furniture MCM Burlwood Narrow Chest of Drawers
By Century Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style century furniture mid century burlwood narrow chest of drawers dresser This
Brass
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H 48 in W 40 in D 19 in
1970s Elegant Five Drawer Highboy Burlwood with Chrome Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s MCM Elegance Burlwood Highboy Five Drawer Chrome Hardware attribution Milo Baughman Unmarked
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Lane Altavista Burlwood Burl Dresser with Two Mirrors
By Lane Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Milo classic with all Lane Altavista hallmarks present. A big piece with two matching mirrors.
Mirror, Wood, Burl
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H 28 in W 19 in D 32 in
Mid 20th C. Walnut, Burlwood and Brass Campaign Style Bachelor Chests - a Pair
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Burton, TX
the Hickory Manufacturing Co. Each chest is constructed of solid heavy walnut with Burlwood Venner on
Brass
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H 22 in W 24 in D 14.5 in
Petit Art Deco Burlwood Side Cabinet with Black Glass Top and Bakelite Handles
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful petit sized Art Deco side cabinet or commode in gorgeous burl wood topped with a piece of
Glass, Bakelite, Burl
Handsome Burlwood 4 Drawer Commode with Leather Wrapped Slide
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A small 4 drawer commode in gorgeous burlwood, having 4 drawers and a leather wrapped embossed pull
Leather, Burl
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H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 16.54 in
70s Willy Rizzo Burlwood and Brass Sideboard, commode , Golden Brass.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind sideboard or "Enfilada " by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 70s. In burl wood and golden brass. It has four drawers and four doors with shelves on the inside. The amazing handles ...
Brass
Petite Italian Three-Drawer Walnut Burlwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature Italian three-drawer commode.
Wood
Pair of Italian Walnut Burl Wood Commodes, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous pair of Italian Walnut Burlwood commodes or chests. This pair of chests could be used on
Brass
Northern Italian Burlwood Bombe Miniature Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Child-sized petite commode, of burled olivewood, having a shaped top, on conforming case of three
Burl, Olive
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H 40 in W 48 in D 21.25 in
Late 1800s French Walnut Burlwood Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Burton, TX
, beautiful walnut burlwood and banded top, this French Louis Philippe commode from the late 19th century will
Walnut
Pair of Henredon Burlwood Bachelor's Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of low bachelors chests or nightstands made by Henredon's Scene Two collection. The chests feature a burl olive wood on the front of the drawers and an ash hardwood cas...
Ash, Olive, Burl
Elegant Vintage Pine and Burlwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking chest of drawers having three drawers with brass escutcheons and side brass detailing. Chest has pine wood sides and pine drawers with front fascade of drawers having burl w...
Brass
Petite French Burlwood Six Drawer Semainier Chest, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
six burlwood-faced drawers, canted ormolu decorated stiles, with serpentine apron, raised on cabriole
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H 30 in W 40.5 in D 19 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Cabinets, Nightstands, Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
commodes or nightstands are simply stunning. Each having a burlwood veneer having double doors leading to a
Wood
Small Bombé Burlwood Two-Drawer Chest Of Drawers, Northern Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Miniature Rococo style bombé commode with two drawers and with the original brass handware.
Brass
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H 22.25 in W 28 in D 17 in
American of Martinsville Modern Campaign Style Burlwood Side Tables /Chests, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of American of Martinsville modern campaign style side tables or nightstands. They are marked and have the original brass hardware. The modern styling and patchwork bu...
Brass
A Beautiful Late 18th Century Burlwood Swedish Commode
Located in Larkspur, CA
A Beautiful Late 18th Century Burlwood Swedish Three Drawer Commode with Original Hardware, the
Burl
Antique French kingwood and burlwood commode.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French kingwood and burlwood commode. Marble top.
Marble
Burlwood Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. French, four drawer burlwood commode with grey marble top.
Pair of Italian Burlwood Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF 19th/20thC ITALIAN BURLWOOD COMMODES, WITH TWO DRAWERS AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE
Petite Burlwood Commode
Located in New York, NY
Walnut burl parquetry inlay covers the entire surface of this stylized Baroque two drawer commode
Plywood
Swedish Neoclassical Brass Mounted Burlwood Commode
Located in New York, NY
A hard to find Neoclassical commode of beautiful golden colored burlwood. Perfect for a
Burl
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H 37.41 in W 50.01 in D 24.02 in
Classicism Period Chest of Drawers, Austria circa 1780, Antique Burlwood Commode
Located in Torino, IT
Remarkable Classicism chest of drawers from the late 18th century, the so called Josephinism period - the smooth transition from the Baroque to Biedmeier. Enriched with great nut wo...
Nutwood, Burl
French Burlwood Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a French bleached burl walnut commode with a marble top. It dates to the late 1800's. The
Marble
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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