Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Commode with Ormolu Mounta
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 18th century French Regence period walnut and ormolu mounted commode or chest of drawers. Three drawers over two. Great quality ormolu bronze mounts and pulls.
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet with metal inlays
Located in Miami, FL
This 19th-century cabinet is a beautiful example of the Napoleon III style, characterized by elegance and refinement. It is crafted from black lacquered wood, likely ebony, and adorn...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant 19th century Louis XVI style demilune commode, finely crafted in marquetry and adorned with a richly colored breccia marble top. This refined piece beautifully reflects the n...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
French 18th Century Commode with Original Paint and Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Both drawers open easily by pairs of solid, cast brass drop handles with satisfying heft. The chest is raised on four tapered legs in a slight cabriole scroll, armored at the feet wi...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
18th Century French Walnut Regence Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century French Walnut Regence Three-Drawer Commode with Bronze Mountings. Key included. From the Estate of Hal Wallis.
Bronze
Directoire Commode In Mahogany With A Grey Marble Top
Located in Kent, Dover
A French mahogany, three drawer Directoire commode, with brass mounts and inlay and a shaped variegated pale grey marble top.
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Late 18th / Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commode with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th to early 19th century French Chinoiserie commode featuring a shaped serpentine façade and black japanned panels decorated with gilt scenic motifs. The lacquered reserves ...
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) inlaid parquetry 2 drawer commode with bronze trim and shaped marble top.
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Commode with Cube Marquetry, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French kidney-shaped commode (commode rognon) dates from the late 19th century and was crafted in the Louis XVI style, reflecting the refined neoclassical taste that rem...
Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Ornate Carvings
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb French Louis XV period commode dating from the 18th century, beautifully crafted in warm-toned walnut and displaying the elegant, flowing lines characteristic of the period....
Bronze
Period Louis XVI Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Gilt Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period Louis XVI commode, having an ivory-painted finish with gilt accents, two stacked drawers with bronze pulls and escutcheons, flanked by fluted, round styles. Its front and side...
Bronze
18th Century, Marquetry Commode with Marble Period Louis XVI
Located in Beaune, FR
Elegant Louis XVI period marquetry commode with 2 drawers and marble on the top. Bronze drawer handles. Very good quality piece and good condition. 18th century.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Breccia Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French commode, crafted in the Louis XV style, dates most likely from the second half of the 19th century. It displays the graceful bombé silhouette and refined cabriole...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire fruitwood four-drawer commode from the early 19th century with ebonized columns, gilt Corinthian capitals and bronze hardware. This exquisite French Empire style frui...
Bronze
Mid-Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with 2 Drawers and Door
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden sideboard, with two drawers on the waist and a lower door, mid-century. With gilt bronze applications. On lentil legs. This piece of furniture has been restored. It is ...
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Olive Commode with 2 Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Oyster Burl Olive Commode Bombe Chest with striking wood grains, banded top, inlay details & two generously sized drawers. A substantial well made chest. Original tag, Italy, mid...
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French commode is crafted in the Louis XV style and likely dates from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900, when Parisian cabinetmakers revived the refined decorative ...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Commode with Rococo Marquetry Design, Mixed Woods
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century French Louis XV style commode features beautifully detailed multi-wood inlay marquetry - including a large floral design on the top which is of note, as many of the...
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French commode, crafted in the Louis XV style and dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900 during the Napoleon III period, beautifully reflects the revival of ...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Commode with Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century with some mount replacements) kingwood commode with 3 drawers and bronze trim with a marble top.
Bronze
Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Breche Marble Top, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French two-drawer commode, crafted in the Louis XV style, dates from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860–1880. The piece displays the characteristic bombe form and grace...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
1960s Art Deco Oriental Commode in Black Lacquer with Gold Leaf
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Exceptional Art Deco Oriental Style Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Commode/Dresser with Hand-Applied Gold Leaf Details An exquisite commode or dresser crafted in the Art Deco Oriental s...
Bronze
French Empire Walnut Commode with Saint Anne Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A robust French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, topped with an incredible slab of Saint Anne marble. The dark stone of monochromatic gray shows dizzying movement among t...
Marble, Bronze, Brass
Miniature Provençale Louis XV Period 1725 Apprentice Commode with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provençale Louis XV period miniature apprentice commode from the early 18th century, with lift top and cabriole legs. Born in Provence during the reign of King Louis XV, thi...
Bronze
Late 18th C. French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top Signed André-Louis Gilbert
By Andre Gilbert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional late 18th century French marquetry commode, finely executed and signed by André-Louis Gilbert, one of the most respected Parisian ébénistes of the Louis XVI period. Th...
Marble, Bronze
Tuscan 1890s Walnut and Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode with Banding Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Tuscan walnut and mahogany commode from circa 1890 with four drawers, banded inlay and bronze hardware. This exquisite Tuscan walnut and mahogany commode from circa 1890 showcases ...
Bronze
$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Style French Dressing Table With Mirror And Faux Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Particu...
Bronze
A fine pair of late 18th century Marquetry demilune cabinets with marble tops
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of French Louis XVI mahogany and marquetry inlayed demilune side cabinets with marble tops . Gilt bronze mounts
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th C. French Louis XV Marquetry Commode with Rouge Royale Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920, the chest features graceful serpentine lines on all three sides and stands on slender cabriole legs capped with gilt-bronze sabots.
Marble, Bronze
$1,368Sale Price|55% Off
Louis XV Style Petite Commode with Marble Top, France, Circa 1900
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine, Parisian Louis XV style, marquetry-inlaid petite commode or bedside table, featuring four curved sides and gently tapering legs. Fitted with fine gilt bronze escutcheons and ...
Marble, Bronze
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
$4,985Sale Price / set|26% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XV style "Semainier" tall chest commodes with a Brêche d'Alep marble top. The slender walnut and tulipwood body, each fitted with seven drawers with gilt bronz...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Inlaid Commode with "Rouge Lanquedoc" Marble, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI (Possibly Transitional LXV/LXVI) commode, French in origin and dating from the 1780s. The marble top a beautiful blend known as "Rouge Lanquedoc". The body composed of Ki...
Marble, Bronze
$1,544Sale Price|45% Off
French Louis XVI Style Demi-Lune Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming, French Louis XVI transitional style demi-lune two-drawer commode, with an intricate inlay of cross-banded patterns across the facade and sides. Fitted with fine, gilt bro...
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century High-Gustavian Commode with Intarsia by Gustaf Foltjern
By Carl Gustaf Foltjern
Located in Ljungby, SE
A distinguished high-Gustavian commode, crafted in Stockholm by Gustaf Foltjern (master 1771-1804). The top features an original slab of Kolsmo marble, while the body is veneered in ...
Bronze
French Louis XV Period 1730s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode from Lyon with Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period early 18th century walnut three-drawer commode from Lyon, with carved foliage and serpentine front. Crafted in Lyon during the reign of King Louis XV nicknam...
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Demi-Lune Commode with Marble Top
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant mahogany commode is a Classic. The two central drawers sans-traverse are flanked by shaped doors enclosing side cupboards. The front is inlaid with a musical trophy, the...
Marble, Bronze
French Regence Style Commode with a Blue, White and Black Lacquered Finish
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Regence style Commode with a black blue and white lacquered finish with a parquetry design. This fabulous commode - chest of drawers is highly decorative and belonged to the...
Bronze
Pair, Louis XV Style Parquetry Demi-Lune Commodes with Brèche d'Alep Marble Tops
Located in Morristown, NJ
An elegant pair of French Louis XV style demi-lune commodes, crafted during the late 19th to early 20th century with exceptional attention to detail and classical proportions. Richly...
Marble, Breche D'Alep Marble, Bronze
Rare Pair of Louis XVI Commodes in Mahogany with Carrara Marble Tops, Altona
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of Louis XVI commodes from Altona, crafted in solid mahogany with beautiful grain patterns. Each features three gently curved drawers with original gilt bronze handles an...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French 1930s Empire Style Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Black Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut commode from the early 20th century, with grey veined marble top four drawers and black columns. Created in France during the second quarter of the 20th ...
Marble, Bronze, Brass
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Italian White Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine quality Louis XVI Style ormolu-mounted commode or chest of drawers with an Italian white marble top that is truly breathtaking! Intricate inlaid marquetry design througho...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Transition Style Cabinet or Nightstand with Marble Top, Table De Salon
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Louis XVI style transition cabinet or nightstand with marble top, bronze gallery. Table de salon, it is a marvellous accent for the living room or as a side table drawn up to the di...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$6,600Sale Price|32% Off
18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top Stamped "N. Petit"
By Nicolas Petit
Located in Pembroke, MA
French 18th century transitional style walnut commode with a thick Gris St. Anne marble top (1 1/8" thick) and very nice patina. The commode is stamped "N. Petit" and "JME" for the g...
Marble, Bronze
French Consulat Mahogany Period Commode with Paw Feet and Fossil Marble Top
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Consulat period mahogany commode with three-drawers, ebonized griffin feet and pilasters, and black fossil marble top. Gilt bronze escutcheons in the form of winged angels and...
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted Marquetry Commode By Henry Dasson After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, supplied to Marie-Antoinette for Versailles. Constructed i...
Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$900Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Red Embossed Leather Chest with Wood & Bronze, Portugal
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant 19th-century chest crafted from wood covered in embossed red leather, adorned with a delicate geometric motif in relief that covers the entire exterior surface. The slight...
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning period 18th century French Louis XV three-drawer commode, chest of drawers or credenza with bronze hardware.
Bronze
Circa 1780 French Louis XVI Period Marble Top Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 French Louis XVI period marble top commode or chest of drawers. Mahogany with superb figured grey & white marble top conforming to the columnar form of the chest.
Marble, Bronze
Italian Empire Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
1900s Italian Empire mahogany chest of drawers with gilt bronze ormolu, keys and black marble top.
Marble, Ormolu
A Pair of Danish Empire Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Marble Topped Bow-Front
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of Danish empire style mahogany 3-drawer marble-topped bow-front chests with brass inlay and bronze mounts; each with thick Napoleon machete mable top above a bowed c...
Italian 18th Century Chest of Drawers with Marble Top and Bronze Trim
Located in Roma, IT
Drawer is an original design furniture item realized by Italian Manufacturer in 18th century. French chest of drawers in wood entirely inlaid with geometric motifs, with trimmings...
Wood
RARE 19TH CENTURY HARDWOOD PIERCED BRONZED DOOR BOOKCASE WiTH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for absolutely stunning Victorian mahogany with bronzed gold gilding pierced metal work doors and fittings bookcase s...
Hardwood
ANTIQUE EDWARDiAN CIRCA 1910 ENGLISH OAK SLIPPERS STORAGE BOX ORNATE HANDLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Edwardian Circa 1910 English Oak Slippers storage chest with Bronze handles Please not...
Oak
Art Nouveau Gilt Metal Chest with Portrait Medallions, circa 1900
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Nouveau Gilt Metal Chest with Portrait Medallions, circa 1900 A decorative gilt metal chest from around 1900, of French origin. Its rectangular shape is decorated with relief or...
Bronze
16th Antique Wooden Chest with Wrought-iron Hardware and Original Lock.
Located in Marbella, ES
An antique wooden chest from the 16th century, reinforced with wrought-iron hardware and decorative rivets; it retains its original lock and an attractive patina developed over time....
Bronze, Iron
Midcentury Two-Toned Side Chest with Single Drawer and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage side chest from the mid-20th century, with horse hoof feet and two-toned finish.
Bronze
18th Antique Spanish Wooden Chest with Inlays and a Central Chapel
Located in Marbella, ES
Exceptional 18th-century Spanish chest of drawers, crafted in wood with marquetry and inlay details in reddish and dark tones. It features multiple drawers with original wrought iron...
Bronze
Blade/S Modern Wooden Desk with Chest of Drawers by Casamanara
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Blade/S is a wooden desk with bronze finishes, whose left leg is parallel to the surface, creating a discreet passage for outlets and electrical cables. Designed by Piero Manara - Ca...
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary Chest with Marble Top, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant French secretary chest in Louis XVI style, beautifully crafted with richly figured wood veneer and fine floral marquetry decoration to the fall-front panel.
Bronze
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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