French Neoclassical Four-Drawer Commode w/Rounded Column Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical wooden four-drawer commode, with column accents, from the 19th century.
Brass
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
Pair of Bethlehem Biedermeier Style Column Front Six-Drawer Chests
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Bethlehem Biedermeier style column front six-drawer chests. Each with a molded bracket base supporting four rows of drawers three larger drawer under three smaller drawers ...
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H 30 in W 49.75 in D 20.75 in
Danish 1820s Light Gray Painted Two-Drawer Chests with Semi-Columns, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Danish two-drawer chests from circa 1820 with light gray painted finish, carved fluted semi-columns, tapered legs and painted trim on the drawers.
Wood
Unrestored French Empire, Three-Drawer Columned Walnut Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Cosmetically all original this circa 1815 French Empire commode is the kind of antique that gets us excited, particularly the sun bleached walnut case. Three deep easy operating draw...
Walnut
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H 48.43 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian Modern Nine-Drawer Column, Metal and Plywood, Circa 1980
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Nine-drawer column - 1980s possibility of purchasing bedside tables on request - See photos Vintage - 80s furniture Measures : 56x42cm H:123cm Weight: 60kg
Metal
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H 35 in W 40 in D 23.25 in
Biedermeier 19th Century Bleached Three-Drawer Commode with Petite Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier bleached wooden commode from the 19th century, with three drawers and petite columns. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this freshly bleached ...
Wood
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H 32.75 in W 39.25 in D 19.75 in
Biedermeier 1840s Burl Walnut Three-drawer Commode with Ebonized Semi-Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian burl walnut three-drawer commode from the second quarter of the 19th century, with ebonized wood semi-columns and tapered feet. This Biedermeier commode features an exqui...
Wood, Walnut, Burl
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H 39.5 in W 45.25 in D 19.5 in
French 1870s Napoleon III Bleached Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Side Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period bleached oak commode from the late 19th century, with side columns and four drawers. Created in France during the last years of Emperor Napoleon III's re...
Oak
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Columns Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful practical small Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1825. The chest of drawers has four drawers and a very beautiful walnut veneer throughout. The drawers are flanked ...
Walnut, Spruce
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H 32.25 in W 36.75 in D 21.75 in
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Three-Drawer Chests with Semi Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish painted three-drawer chests from the 19th century, with dentil moldings, fluted semi columns and bracket feet.
Wood
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H 40 in W 55.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Large 3 Drawer Pine Chest of Drawers with Half Column Details
Located in Round Top, TX
The warm patina of the aged pine captures one’s attention in this large chest of 3 drawers while the dark half column details topped by acanthus leaves provides striking accents. The...
Wood
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H 35.5 in W 17.25 in D 13 in
Pair of 1840s Biedermeier Walnut Stands with Drawer, Door and Semi-Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of period Biedermeier walnut stands from the mid-19th century, with single drawer and door, ebonized wood columns and gilt capitals. Born in the first half of the 19th century...
Bronze
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H 33.5 in W 35.75 in D 20 in
Biedermeier Austrian 1870s Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier walnut veneered four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with ebonized wood columns and convex façade. Born in Austria during the third quarter of the ...
Wood, Walnut
Antique Mahogany Six Drawer Watch Case with Rope Twist Columns C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Mahogany Six Drawer Watch Case with Rope Twist Columns & Ball Feet C1910 Measures- 11"...
Mahogany
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H 31 in W 34.25 in D 15.75 in
Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Doric Semi-Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut commode from the mid-19th century, with two drawers and semi-columns. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut veneered com...
Walnut
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H 44.5 in W 38.75 in D 20.75 in
1780 Tall English Georgian Lancashire Six-Drawer Commode with Columns and Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian late 18th century Lancashire six-drawer commode with carving on the apron. This elegant English Lancashire chest of drawers presents a rectangular top with rounde...
Brass
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H 30 in W 17 in D 12.75 in
French 1860s Mahogany Petite Three-Drawer Commode with Doric Columns and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
The side and back panels are simply decorated with recessed panels. The chest or stand is raised on four turned legs, whose shape is reminiscent of Doric columns with entasis, a dire...
Brass
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H 33.5 in W 44.5 in D 22.75 in
French 1870s Empire Style Bleached Wood Commode with Columns and Frieze Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood Empire style four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with columns and frieze drawer. Born at the end of the reign of France's last emperor Napoleon III...
Brass
$3,380
H 33.47 in W 50.01 in D 24.41 in
Antique Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Oak, Late 18th Century, Europe
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
Oak
$3,950
H 38.5 in W 54.5 in D 25.5 in
French Oak Commode, Hand-Carved, Louis XVI Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century French Commode is an exceptional and sizeable piece. Its classic rectangular form is supported by refined, turned legs is an understated nod to Louis XVI style inf...
Oak
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful commode is made of flamed walnut with amazing hardware. It is a French regency style.
Walnut
$2,750
H 32.5 in W 41.5 in D 18.25 in
Neoclassical Directoire Style Brass Mounted 3 Drawer Commode By Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 1/2 in W: 41 1/2 in D: 18 1/4 in This refined Neoclassical Directoire style three-drawer commode by Century Furniture is an elegant fusion of classical French de...
Metal, Brass
18th Century Country French Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved cherry French commode with raised panel sides and corners, drawers having carved cartouches with finely cast brass ring pulls, bold brass central escutcheons, carved bread boa...
Cherry
$5,180
H 28.25 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
French Empire Period Commode w/Black Marble Top, Revival Accents, & Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire period wooden commode, with marble top and revival accents, from the early 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped black marble t...
Wood
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic style mahogany dresser, the rectangular cross-banded top above three short frieze drawers and six further long graduated drawers, on splayed legs. Dimension...
Wood
A fine early 19th century Empire Cherry wood and ebonized commode .
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Period Empire Cherry and ebonized granite top commode . Carved Egyptian caryatids with pawed feet. Antique granite top
Cherry, Ebony
French Empire Style Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very mellow, stylish mahogany French Empire chest of drawers with a light gray marble top with straight edge over frieze drawer and three long, graduated drawers flanked by...
Marble
19th Century Country French 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful 19th century French country 3 drawer hand carved Louis XV style commode. Bottom apron adorned with two swags centered with acanthus leaf at center. Book matched walnut vene...
Walnut
French Neoclassical Walnut Commode, France, circa 1790
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and handsome French late Neoclassical /early Directoire walnut three drawer commode with elegant brass lion head ring drawer pulls, the whole supported on plinth block fe...
Brass
Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style chest of drawers French, 19th century Measures: Height 86cm, width 127cm, depth 57cm This beautiful chest of drawers was crafted in France in the 19t...
Ormolu
French Neoclassic Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Neoclassic style mahogany and cerejeira veneered chest of drawers, the rectangular crossbanded top above two short frieze drawers and two further long graduated drawers, on ...
Wood
$3,250
H 30.75 in W 34.75 in D 19.5 in
Early 19th C Italian Empire Petite Commode in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Petite Commode in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers, Ebonized Paw Feet, & Caryatid Detail
Fruitwood
$14,500
H 36 in W 51 in D 26 in
Beautiful 19th Century Period Biedermeier Satinwood Birch and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century period Biedermeier commode. Ebonized trim with satinwood birch and exotic inlays. Original bronze pulls and escutcheons.
Satinwood
$5,040
H 34.75 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
Neoclassical French 2-Drawer Raised Commode w/Original Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical raised chest of two drawers, with its original hardware, from the 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case ...
Brass
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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