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
$6,800
H 33.5 in W 47.25 in D 24.25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut “Commode Tombeau” from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, this elegant antique “Commode Tombeau” exemplifies the
Bronze
$6,200
H 33 in W 48 in D 25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode Tombeau from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760, this elegant antique “Commode Tombeau” exemplifies the
Bronze
$10,195 / item
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
$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
$7,001 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century French walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet A period handcrafted buffet made of solid walnut with three drawers above two beveled doors opening to a single shelf open. Ori...
Walnut
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 46.25 in D 20 in
French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Louis XV style commode embodies the charm and craftsmanship of classic French country design. Constructed from rich walnut, the commode features a warm, glowing p...
Bronze
$27,500
H 34.5 in W 54 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Kingwood Commode, Mid-18th Century, Stamped J. LAPIE and JME
By Jean Lapie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite marble top. This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts. St...
Kingwood
$56,025Sale Price|55% Off
H 37.75 in W 72 in D 26.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Impressive French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Parquetry Commode a Vantaux, after the model Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier du Roi Louis ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$3,120Sale Price|40% Off
H 40.13 in W 53.88 in D 27.25 in
18th Century French Commode with Exquisite Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a touch of French elegance and refinement to your home with this stunning 18th-century French commode. Crafted in the Louis XV style this exceptional piece boasts a beautifully f...
Brass
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$103,166 / item
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 51.19 in
Rainbow Table in Mainneville (Standard Size) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The signature Rainbow dining table is made with multi-colored ceramic marquetry handmade by the craftswoman Fabienne L’Hostis. The enameled ceramic tiles are made implementing the Ja...
Enamel
Antique French Régence Ormolu Mounted Commode 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence wood and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1720 in date. The stunning breche violette marble top over a serpentine front having tw...
Marble, Ormolu
$3,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 65.75 in D 22.05 in
French Provençal sideboard in walnut - Louis XV Period - 18th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Low sideboard in walnut fruit wood opening with two leaves and two drawers on the front, nicely molded and resting on a arched base joined by a scalloped crosspiece. The top of the s...
Wood
$8,064
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
$28,000
H 34.38 in W 54 in D 25.25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Style Galbée Commode with Ormolu Mounted Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commode "galbée" forme embellished with beautiful, original ormolu bronze mounts and fixtures throughout. Detailed inlay work. Origina...
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome Louis XV style commode from France, circa 1800 or earlier. The fantastic charcoal marble top has a serpentine molded edge, conforming to the gentle undulations on the draw...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Ormolu
$10,195 / item
H 22.25 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Acerbis Storet Drawers Cabinet in Dark Stained Walnut with Brick Red Lacquered
By Nanda Vigo, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The collection is enriched with a version with four drawers and more contemporary finishes. In 1994 Nanda Vigo designed a ten-drawer cabinet for Acerbis Storet. It became part of ...
Walnut
$47,500
H 38 in W 58 in D 27.75 in
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode De Chateau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive and high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period walnut and rosewood Commode de Château. The chest is raised on slightly curved legs with a scrolled friez...
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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