1930s Chest of Drawers, Commode, Credenza Art Deco by Guglielmo Urlich for Ar.Ca
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant 1930s chest of drawers in burl walnut, restored and wax polished from ARCA Milano, designer Guglielmo Urlich. Original working locks and original chromed metal handles. ...
Burl
$5,900
French Empire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire flame mahogany commode with Carrara marble. This commode is the epitome of early 19th-century grandeur, blending rich materials with architectural symmetry...
Carrara Marble
$12,800 / set
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Painted Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful pair of chest of drawers. Provenance: Park Avenue, New York Private Collection.
Pine
Regence Brass and Ormolu Mount Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Regence style, brass and ormolu mount commode with serpentine shape front and Spanish rouge marble top. Drawers are fabric lined.
Marble, Ormolu
$7,295
Roger Landault commode
By Roger Landault, Regy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Commode à deux tiroirs et miroir par Roger Landault pour Regy éditeur
Brass, Stainless Steel
Howard & Sons English Antique Army & Navy Stores Hand Crafted Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Howard & Sons English Antique Hand Crafted Cherrywood Chest of Four Drawers With Brass Drop Handles Made in the 1920's With Attached Porcelain Label and Inscribed To Dra...
Brass
Mahogany and Satinwood Commode Attributed to Pierre Langlois
By Pierre Langlois
Located in London, GB
This antique English commode is a truly spectacular piece of craftsmanship, with an equally fascinating history. Its design has been attributed to the master furniture maker Pierre L...
Mahogany, Satinwood, Wood
$4,024
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French bleached and painted walnut commode. 1890. Internal reference: C Code: 8989 Dimensions: W: 43" (109.2 cm) H: 31.5" (80 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Walnut
Kingwood and Amaranth Commode by Claude-Charles Saunier
Located in London, GB
A fine Louis XVI ormolu-mounted kingwood and amaranth commode by Claude-Charles Saunier, with original Brêche d’Alep top, circa 1775. Stamped C C SAUNIER JME.
Kingwood
French Louis XVI style commode king wood and mahogany
Located in Houston, TX
French commode with fine quality marquetry of mahogany and king wood Exhibits the best workmanship of the nineteenth century. It has gently curved Sides and exquisite marble top. It...
Kingwood, Mahogany
Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Fruitwood Marquetry and Parquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
A French ormolu-mounted mahogany, amaranth, sycamore and fruitwood marquetry and parquetry commode after the model by Jean Henri Riesener. The brècheviolette marble top above a br...
Fruitwood
Italian Bow Front Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian bow front Parquetry Commode / Chest of 2 large drawers. Nice proportions, Acanthus leaf decorated hardware.
Wood
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century French Walnut and Marble Commode, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French walnut and marble commode from the 1940s. Removable marble top. Two real drawers and a door imitate two other drawers. Brass handles. Nice quality.
Marble
German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional German Biedermeier walnut and ebonized commode. Circa 1820. Adds warmth and charm to any room! 37w x 20d x 33h
Wood
Antique Ball and Claw Mahogany Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely, well made and sturdy Georgian style chest of drawers from the 1890's. The chest is crafted of solid wood that has been "mahoganized", a technique developed during the peri...
Wood
20th Century Italian Design Louis XV Style Pair of Chest, Commode in Pony Hair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and beautiful pair of Louis XV style dresser completely covered in horse hair. Italian design attributable to the 1980s. Curly golden bronzes as decoration. The shape is moved a...
Wood
$854 / set
Chests Of Drawers and Bedside Tables
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 chests of drawers and bedside tables with marble tops, 1960s The chest of drawers has 7 drawers, the bedside tables have 5. They date back to the early 1960s, in good condit...
Marble
$19,807
Florentine Rosewood Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE FLORENTINE ROSEWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780. With original Sarrancolin marble top. Inlaid throughout with kingwood and boxwood striped bands.
Marble
English William and Mary Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century English William and Mary walnut chest on bun feet. You're exploring a piece steeped in 18th-century elegance—English William and Mary walnut chests are known for their g...
Walnut
$16,500
Moveis Cimo Commode
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Washington, DC
Striking vintage commode from the 1960's by Moveis Cimo made with solid Brazilian Imbuia wood and contrasting bright yellow leather dots on the front. A unique and very recognizable ...
Leather, Wood
Guillerme And Chambron - Chest Of Drawers And Green Ceramics
Located in Beaune, FR
Solid oak chest of drawers with three drawers and a top covered with green glazed ceramics featuring various decorative motifs. This chest of drawers was created by French designer...
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut and Cherry Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined neoclassical chest of drawers in walnut and cherry, distinguished by its rich inlay work and balanced proportions.
Cherry
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commode With Inlay and Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut veneer.
Walnut
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted and Marble Bedside Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant 19th century French bedside commode, finely crafted and richly adorned with ormolu mounts, embodying the refined decorative sensibility of Louis XV design. The commode fea...
Marble, Ormolu
French Bombe Commode Creme Peinte And Parcel Gilt
Located in Stamford, CT
French bombe commode, creme peinte and parcel-gilt, the shaped top over a conforming case fitted with two large drawers, oak secondary, overall decorated with scrolls, raised on shor...
Wood
$2,195
Georgian Chest On Chest
Located in East Aurora, NY
A nice nine drawer Chippendale Georgian Chest on Chest with a dental mold cornice. This piece retains its original surface, hardware and locks. Case and drawer fronts are nicely fi...
Mahogany
Excellent Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode/Server By Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson, Benneman and Stockel
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Quality Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode/Server By Henry Dasson Henry Dasson – After Benneman and Stockel The demi-lune grey and white mar...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Chests of drawers mahogany and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent mahogany chest of drawers with seven drawers,marble top surronded by a beautiful giltbronze belt, the both sides at the bottom are decorated by finely chiseled bronze as...
Marble, Bronze
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with battened edge over two over three drawers with brass handles. Bracket feet.
Brass
George III Satinwood, Amaranth and Marquetry Commode by Gillows
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD, AMARANTH AND MARQUETRY COMMODE BY GILLOWS, CIRCA 1790. Each of the four doors inlaid with a conch shell. In 1788, Gillows supplied a satinwood and amar...
Satinwood
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Walnut And Marquetry Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rectangular tops with central oval inlay of a village. The case with a drawer above two drawers sans traverse with brass handles. Sides with circular scenic panels. Square ...
Fruitwood, Walnut, Palmwood
$13,113Sale Price|20% Off
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare very large Howard & Son’s 1881 stamped burr & burl walnut chest of drawers with military history These are pretty much the f...
Walnut
French Transitional st. Tulipwood, ormolu and marble commode by Linke and Bieder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large scale French 20th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and marble commode, by Linke and Bieder. This stunning commode was made by the Fran...
Marble, Ormolu
$9,440Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century German Biedermeier empire design walnut commode. Circa 1840. Beautiful wood grain and polish.
Walnut
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XVI Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Louis XVI Commodes made of wood with inlaid parquetry details. Each drawer has brass loop style handles. With stone marble tops.
Marble
Empire Period Commode Restored
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Empire period commode. Elm burl veneer. Functional locks with one key. Blackened wood top. Impeccable condition.
Wood, Elm
$12,985Sale Price|29% Off
A Regency Style 19th Century Kingwood and Tulipwood and Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Regency transition style kingwood and tulipwood parquetry and bronze-mounted two-drawer commode with marble top, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 34 1/...
Marble, Ormolu
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th Century French bleached oak 5 drawer commode. 1840. The keys are decorative and do not lock Internal reference C
Oak
$12,800
German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century German Biedermeier Empire commode in black walnut. Circa 1820. A fine addition to any home!
Walnut
$2,527
Painted French Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted French oak commode. 1860. Reference: 8281 Dimensions 43.5 inches (110 cms) Wide 20 inches (51 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High
Oak
1970s Italian Rattan and Bamboo Chest of Drawers – Organic Modernist Design
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Paul Frankl, Dal Vera
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A refined expression of 1970s Italian craftsmanship, this rattan and bamboo chest of drawers embodies the effortless elegance of organic modernist design. Its softly curved silhouett...
Brass
$875 / item
Mahogany Hepplewhite Commode
Located in Annville, PA
This Mahogany Hepplewhite Commode is great for use as a side table or entry way piece. The three drawers are dovetailed and feature designer style hardware, curved and shaped sides l...
Mahogany
Vintage Wood and Marble Faux Bamboo Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage faux bamboo chest brings a distinctive mid-20th-century look to practical storage. Its wood frame is shaped to suggest bamboo and retains an original finish with a warm ...
Wood
$7,100
19th Century Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
A handsome oak chest of drawers featuring a rich, warm finish, beautifully aged patina, and decorative brass hardware. Designed with two smaller drawers above three full-width drawer...
Brass
Contemporary and Design Chests of drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful contemporary composite wood chest of drawers, composed of 6 drawers with dampers. Very functional and original with its facade with geometric patterns in Italian vintage st...
Composition
$14,600
1920s French Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s French commode, mahogany, bird’s-eye and maple. Dimensions: 37.5"H x 94"W x 20"D.
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
William And Mary Walnut Chest On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
With wonderful brown nut brown color. In two parts with the top with two over three graduated drawers. The base section with a long drawer with the piece supported on barley twist le...
Walnut
18th C. French Neoclassical Serpentine Commode in Cream and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical painted serpentine commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a ruffled serpentine-fronted top, with case below continuing the design dow...
Metal
Painted Provencal Commode
Located in New York, NY
A charming commode from Provence in the Louis XV style. This lovely piece is painted in a soft creamy gray with stunning peacock blue accents. The commode has two drawers with origin...
Wood
19th Century German Walnut and Black Lacquered Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century German walnut and black lacquered Biedermeier commode is a classic piece of antique furniture. Its elegant design and finely crafted details make it a timeless addi...
Walnut
An Italian 18th century Polychrome, Giltwood and Lacca Povera commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderfully decorative Italian 18th century Polychrome, Giltwood and Lacca Povera commode. This charming and small scale two drawer commode is raised by elegant and slender cabriol...
Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
$3,600
Small Bedside Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Small bedside commode. Louis XV style. circa 1860.
Wood
$12,980
Cherry Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Empire Biedermeier cherry commode with ebonized columns, Circa 1840. This piece has beautiful wood grain and polish. Sure to make a statement.
Cherry
Antique Italian Venetian Walnut and Marquetry Serpentine Commode, circa 1800
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant Italian Venetian serpentine commode dating to circa 1800, finely constructed in walnut and enriched with decorative marquetry and gilt bronze ormolu mounts. The commode f...
Bronze
Vintage Baker Wood and Metal Campaign Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage campaign chest was crafted by Baker Furniture Company, whose original maker's mark remains visible inside, confirming its authenticity and reflecting the brand's celebra...
Metal
$28,300
Scagliola Inlaid Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dramatic, hand-carved, four drawer, ebonized Italian commode. The entire front inlaid with repeating bands of alternating, rouge and yellow scagliola (faux marble).
Bronze
Small Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front oak commode. 1790
Oak
Large Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large late 18th C Italian painted 3 drawer pine commode. 1790
Pine
William and Mary Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with oval banded inlay and cross banded edge over two over three drawers with banded borders. Brass tear drop handles.Bun feet.
Brass
$9,500Sale Price|50% Off
Neo Baroque Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Neo Baroque Commode made of exotic walnut. Commode has three large drawers and brass hardware. Austria circa 1870.
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.
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
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