French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached wood chest of three drawers. This vintage commode from France features a rectangular-shaped top with rounded front corners, over a case which houses thre...
Wood
French Two-Drawer Chest with Marble Top and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French nicely raised chest with marble top. This vintage chest from France features a white marble top which rests atop a wooden chest consisting of two drawers flanking between ca...
Marble, Brass
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers with Cabriole Legs and Gilt Handles
Located in Worcester, GB
The top edge is carved with a foliate motif, echoed in the carved detail to the shaped apron and the knees of the cabriole legs. The chest has three graduated drawers, each fitted wi...
Walnut
4 Drawer Walnut Chest of Drawers The chest is set on neat cabriole legs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
4 Drawer Walnut Chest of Drawers The chest is set on neat cabriole legs it has 4 drawers, this is an attractive looking piece, it is made in Walnut The chest is of very solid cons...
Walnut
Italian Olive Burl Bombe Chest with Serpentine Front and Cabriole Legs
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This vintage Italian olive burl bombe chest features a striking serpentine front and elegantly curved cabriole legs, reflecting classic Rococo-inspired Italian design.
Hardwood, Burl
Late 18th Century, Antique Baroque Oak Chest of Drawers with Cabriole Legs
Located in Odense, DK
The piece features a beautifully curved and break-front façade with four drawers and a detachable base. The base rests on cabriole front legs, enhancing the sculptural silhouette and...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Rococo Style Bombé Chest with Three Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style walnut veneered bombé crossbow chest from the mid 20th century with serpentine front, three drawers, cabriole legs and exquisite veneer.
Walnut
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers or Console Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
The cabinet is raised on tall cabriole legs terminating in carved claw and ball feet.
Brass
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Burl Wood Marquetry Commode with Cabriole Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
The commode features two drawers, long cabriole legs and ormolu mounts. Beautifully crafted from rich burl wood, the swirling grain patterns add depth and visual interest to the su...
Ormolu
18th Century Italian 3-Drawer Commode in Olivewood with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian 3-Drawer Commode in Olivewood with Cabriole Legs
Wood
Transitional Louis XV/XVI Walnut Commode with Pierced Apron & Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI 2-drawer commode in walnut with pierced apron and cabriole legs.
Walnut
French 1740s Louis XV Two-Drawer Commode with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period two-drawer commode from the mid-18th century, with carved apron, cabriole legs and Rococo style hardware. Born in France during the reign of King Louis XV ni...
Wood
French Louis XV 1790s Walnut Commode Sauteuse with Two Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV walnut commode Sauteuse from the late 18th century, with two drawers, bronze Rococo hardware, cabriole legs and small proportions. Created at the end of the reign o...
Bronze
English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Highboy w/ Orig. Cabriole Legs on Pad Feet C 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Graduated Burl Walnut Highboy with a carved molded edge flat top, feather banding drawer border inlays, period escutcheons and brasses, reverse serpentine carved s...
Brass
Italian Rococo Style Burl Wood Marquetry Bedside Chests with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style burl wood bedside chests from the Midcentury period, with two drawers, marquetry décor, serpentine front and cabriole legs.
Burl
French 18th Century Natural Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
The clean symmetry is enhanced by delicate brass escutcheons and original round pulls, while the scalloped apron introduces a gentle decorative rhythm along the base. Raised on slen...
Oak
Pair French Nightstands Kidney Bean Bedside Chests Louis XV
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of French Louis XV style kidney-shaped bedside chests decorated with fine floral marquetry The shaped tops feature delicate scrolling inlaid designs in contrasting woods...
Wood
Smooth Copper Louise Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Smooth Copper metal.
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Louise Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Smooth Brass metal.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Collectible Smooth Copper Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Copper is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth Copper metal.
Copper, Sheet Metal
Collectible Smooth Brass Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Brass is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth Brass metal.
Brass, Sheet Metal
1930s Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Rococo Style, Italian
Located in London, GB
The chest of drawers is presented on four beautifully carved cabriole legs.
Olive, Walnut
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Smooth Antiqued White Bronze metal.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hmrd. Antq. Bronze Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Fine Hammered Antiqued White Bronze metal.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered Copper Louise Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Fine Hammered Copper metal.
Copper, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered White Bronze Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Fine Hammered White Bronze metal.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered Brass Louise Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Fine Hammered Brass metal.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Smooth White Bronze Louise Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Smooth White Bronze metal.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Collectible Fine Hammered Brass Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered Brass is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Fine Hammered Brass metal.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Collectible Smooth White Bronze Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth White Bronze is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth White Bronze metal.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Collectible Fine Hammered Copper Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered Copper is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Fine Hammered Copper metal.
Copper, Sheet Metal
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Antique Silver Leafed Gessoed 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Silver Leafed Gessoed 3 Drawer Chest with cabriole legs, hand planed drawers, hand carved accents.
Silver Leaf
Antique Continental Transition Style Parquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Supported by graceful cabriole legs, this exceptional chest harmoniously intertwines classic elegance with the masterful craftsmanship of the cabinet maker, ensuring it stands out as...
Marble, Metal
Early 19th Century Leather Clad Camphor Trunk With Nail Head Trim, on Stand
Located in Peabody, MA
Leather bound camphor wood trunk on mahogany stand with cabriole legs, as found; chest featuring nailhead trim and brass binding.
Brass
Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With elegant proportions, clean lines, and cabriole legs, the chest is a perfect example of how the beauty, function, and form of classical Chinese furniture influenced modern design...
Brass
Collectible Fine Hmrd. Antq. Bronze Demi Semainier – Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered Antiqued White Bronze is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Fine Hammere...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Collectible Smooth Antq. White Bronze Demi Semainier – Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Antiqued White Bronze is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth Antiqued Whi...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Collectible Fine Hammered White Bronze Demi Semainier – Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered White Bronze is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Fine Hammered White B...
Silver, Sheet Metal
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 serpentine front and cabriole legs.This three-drawer chest showcases exquisite burl w...
Burl
Baker Furniture French Style Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Portland, OR
The design includes a shapely front, scalloped apron, drawer faces with interesting raised panel shapes and sweet cabriole legs. This lovely chest of drawers would be perfect in an e...
Wood, Paint
$4,959Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Carved, shaped apron raised on cabriole legs. This elegant chest of drawers, also referred to as a "jumping commode" because of its long legs and two large drawers features a central...
Wood
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful examples of hand-painted Venetian Neoclassical Style Chest of Drawers of the 18th and 19th Centuries from the top to the 3 generously sized drawers all raised on cabriole l...
Wood
Smooth Copper Demi Semainier – Carved Nightstand Cabinet, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Copper is 24 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 30 inches tall — a compact chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full fro...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Demi Semainier – Carved Nightstand Cabinet, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Brass is 24 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 30 inches tall — a compact chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full fron...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Smooth White Bronze Demi Semainier – Carved Nightstand Cabinet, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth White Bronze is 24 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 30 inches tall — a compact chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the fu...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered Brass Demi Semainier – Carved Nightstand Cabinet, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered Brass is 24 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 30 inches tall — a compact chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the fu...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Fine Hmrd. Antq. Bronze Demi Semainier – Carved Cabinet, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered Antiqued White Bronze is 24 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 30 inches tall — a compact chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Demi Semainier – Carved Cabinet, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Antiqued White Bronze is 24 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 30 inches tall — a compact chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface coveri...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered White Bronze Demi Semainier – Carved Cabinet, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered White Bronze is 24 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 30 inches tall — a compact chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered Copper Demi Semainier – Carved Nightstand Cabinet, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered Copper is 24 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 30 inches tall — a compact chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the f...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Pair of French Dainty Four Drawer Ormolu Side Cabinets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Dainty Four Drawer Ormolu Side Cabinets These are wonderful little chests, they each have 4 drawers with ormolu handles and decoration The drawers run very smoo...
Walnut
Unavailable|$2,526
Georgia Oak Cabriole Leg Lowboy
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Georgian oak cabriole leg lowboy, the rectangular top with rounded corners to the front with a moulded edge, with two end drawers below centred by two short drawers, all with origina...
American 18th Century Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Fan Carving, Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
American Queen Anne maple highboy in two parts with cabriole legs, pad feet, fan carved central drawer and shaped skirt. This New England highboy is a classic with a flat top, molded...
Maple, Pine
Unavailable|$1,358
18th Century Style Walnut Chest
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A late 19th-early 20th century walnut chest on stand. This 18th century style chest has cabriole legs with carved shells on the knees.
Walnut
Unavailable|$3,200
Faux Malachite French Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
French faux malachite six drawer chest on cabriole legs with metal hardware. Key not included.
Metal
Unavailable|$3,695
French Marble-Top Chest with Ormolu, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Cabriole legs grace this marble top chest with ormolu detailing.
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Unavailable|$1,700
French-style bombé commode (chest of drawers) in the Louis XV style
Located in Amstelveen, NL
The green marble top with a shaped edge that follows the curves of the chest. Graceful cabriole legs with gilt mounts at the feet.
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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