Commodes From Europe
Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1940s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1940s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1850s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1850s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Early 1800s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Crystal, Marble
Antique Late 19th Century German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sideboards
Marble, Steel
Antique 1770s European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century Danish International Style Commodes and Chests...
Early 20th Century Czech Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1850s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1930s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Commodes and Che...
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests o...
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 1900s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Early 1900s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1820s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1970s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique 1820s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1750s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Early 1900s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1950s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1950s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1960s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Early 1800s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Vintage 1960s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Vintage 1970s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1960s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Vintage 1950s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1960s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Early 1800s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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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.
- What is a commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024Commode 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. The term was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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.
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.
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- What is a bombe commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025There were many famous portrait painters who came from Europe. In fact, there are too many to name. Portrait painting as a formal artistic discipline in Europe dates back to the 14th century, and many artists made a living producing portraits for wealthy patrons. Some of the most notable European portrait artists include Diego Velázquez, Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, Hans Holbein the Younger, Francisco Goya, Titian, Anthony van Dyck, Johannes Vermeer and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. Find a large collection of portrait art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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