18th Century Walnut Wood Commode from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in walnut wood during the 1700s, this lovely commode hails from Bordeaux, France. The
Metal, Bronze
$7,600
H 33.5 in W 47.25 in D 24.25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry, bedroom or living room with this elegant antique commode. Crafted in Bordeaux
Bronze
$8,156Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 22.25 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Acerbis Storet Drawers Cabinet in Black Ash with Bordeaux Glossy Lacquered
By Nanda Vigo, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lacquered bordeaux LL20 Dimensions: 56 W x 51 D x 56.5 H cm Available in other frame finish option: Dark
Ash
$6,900
H 33 in W 48 in D 25 in
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest was crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760. Called "Commode Tombeau" in
Bronze
$8,500
H 42.875 in W 46.5 in D 23.75 in
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand
Wood, Cherry
French Small Commode, Bordeaux circa 1730
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Small french commode, Bordeaux circa 1730 Small chest port, Bordeaux 1730 Small chest of "boudoir
Mahogany, Walnut
18th Century Walnut Bordeaux Commode
Located in Natchez, MS
18th century walnut commode from Bordeaux region of France. The pulls and escutcheons are original
Walnut
Unavailable
H 49.22 in W 56.7 in D 21.26 in
Contemporary Chest of Drawers Dark Red, Bordeaux Lacquer, Nero Marquina Handles
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Gloss Bordeaux Lacquer; Handles in Nero Marquina and Gloss White Lacquer; Legs in Gloss Bordeaux Lacquer
Brass
French Louis XV Period, Mahogany, Bordelais Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine, French, Louis XV period, mahogany commode from the Bordeaux region. The commode has a
French Louis XV Period, Mahogany, Bordelais Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine French Louis XV period, carved, mahogany commode from the Bordeaux region. The commode has
Bordeaux Commode
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Louis XV ebony commode, probably Bordeaux, circa 1740. With original silvered
Ebony
Commode from Bordeaux - Walnut with Original Hardware
Located in New Orleans, LA
18c Commode from Bordeaux - Walnut with Original Hardware
Louis XV Marble Top Serpentine Bordeaux Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Serpentine Commode from Bordeaux, France
Sold
H 38.19 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
19th Century French Ebonized Commode by Ebeniste Bardie, Bordeaux
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful Empire style commode, with lots of ormolu mounts including feet front and back, very nice
Marble, Ormolu
Sold
H 32.75 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
French Louis XV Style Three-Drawer Commode from the Bordeaux Region of France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Three-Drawer French "Commode en Tombeau", Louis XV Style with Custom Finish. The Drawers have
Bronze
18th Century French Walnut Antique Chest from Bordeaux
Located in New Orleans, LA
A refined French walnut chest featuring contrasting black accents and elegant brass hardware, combining warm wood tones with bold detailing—offering a sophisticated blend of classic ...
Walnut
French Louis XV Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
Period 18th Century French Louis XV Commode from Bordeaux. A great chest of drawers made of walnut
Sold
H 45 in W 46 in D 25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Cherry Desk Secretary Scriban from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
"commode scriban". Carved in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760, the fold out secretary is both stylish and
Bronze
Sold
H 43 in W 50 in D 26 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Cherry Scriban Secretary from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
"commode scriban". Carved in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, the "secretaire a abattants" is both stylish and
Leather, Cherry
18th Century Louis XV Period Bordelais Bibliotheque
Located in Birmingham, AL
of furniture in Bordeaux. Commodes were large in size to adapt to use in hotels and were strongly
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Mahogany Commode from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood bombe chest of drawers was crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760
Bronze
French Louis XV Mahogany Bordelais Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine Louis XV period mahogany commode from the Bordeaux region, with three drawers having
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.25 in W 50 in D 22.75 in
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest with Bronze Inlay from Bordeaux
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 18th century Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest from the Bordeaux region of France
Bronze
LOUIS XV COMMODE FROM BORDEAUX
Located in Natchez, MS
Period 18th c Walnut Louis XV Commode from Bordeaux with an exceptional parquetry top. It truly is
Walnut, Ebony
WALNUT 18TH C. COMMODE FROM BORDEAUX
Located in Natchez, MS
18th c walnut commode from Bordeaux France. Exceptional size and carving.
Wood
Maison Jansen Bordeaux and Gilt Lacquer "Douvres" Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A rare bordeaux & gilt lacquer "Douvres" Commode, white marble top, ormolu pulls, stamped on the
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French "Bordeaux" Desk, Louis XV Period
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
ending in volutes typically has small feet Bordeaux . Décreusées of reserves and stars inlay adorn the
Walnut
Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Middleburg, VA
Finely carved Louis XV walnut commode from the Bordeaux region.
Louis XV Bordelaise Walnut Commode
Located in Natchez, MS
Wonderful 18th c Walnut commode from Bordeaux France. All original and wondeful.The sides have a
Walnut
Pair of Jean Claude Mahey commodes
Located in Paris, FR
Two little commodes with a bordeaux lacquer, three drawers and brass details. Signed JC Mahey.
18th Century French Cherry Bombay Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV period French Bombay commode in solid cherry from Bordeaux, original bronze pulls
Cherry
18 th. Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and unusual form Cherry Louis XVI period commode from Bordeaux. Two narrow drawers over
Marble
Rare 18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very fine and of great design, large 18th century continental commode in walnut with a lovely
Walnut
Sold
H 97.25 in W 52.37 in D 25.99 in
French Louis XV Period Bombe Walnut Deux-Corps Slant-Desk Commode from Bordeaux
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
, from Bordeaux, France. The commode part opened by two large serpentine drawers and rests on
Walnut
$1,320Sale Price|40% Off
H 6 in W 3 in D 3 in
Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the shape of a sakura - cherry blos...
Brass, Enamel
$4,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair made by Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1960s
Bentwood
$7,600
H 99 in W 58.5 in D 29 in
Mid-19th Century French Fruitwood Buffet Deux Corps with Bonnet Top and Fluting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th century French fruitwood buffet deux corps with bonnet top and fluting detail.
Fruitwood
$1,570 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of for...
Paper
$12,109 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 9.69 in
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
The set of eight hand-painted flower design porcelain dishes was manufactured by Richard Ginori in the historical headquarter of Doccia (Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important an...
Porcelain
Italian Art Deco Coffee Table in Wood with Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful coffee table or side table in the style of Art Deco, beginning of the 20th century. Made in Italy circa in the 1970s. The table legs are made of a solid wooden base lacquer...
Glass, Wood
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 66 in W 52 in D 5.25 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked by a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands ...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
$17,500
H 33 in W 42 in D 20.75 in
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa lat...
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$8,500
H 60.25 in W 64 in D 8 in
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. Manner of Milo Baughman Style of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve
Wood
$6,940 / item
H 23.04 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Shagreen Side Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Quartz, Brass
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$6,500
H 41.5 in W 88.75 in D 21.5 in
French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut sideboard. Hand-crafted in France in the mid-20th century, excellent quality, exceptionally executed in timeless 18th cent...
Marble
$4,400
H 32 in W 35 in D 19 in
Bombe French Marble-Top Bronze Ormolu Louis XV Style 3 Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning rouge marble-top French inlayed wood dresser with significant bronze ormolu. Very nice decorative piece.
Satinwood
$20,055Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.25 in W 62 in D 25.25 in
French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood, Amaranth, Satinwood and Tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout Floral Marquetry Two-Drawer Commode of bombé se...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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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