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Antique Mahogany Inlaid Console Server Cabinet 1920s
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Console Server Cabinet 1920s

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Console Server Cabinet 1920s

Located in North York, ON

This solid mahogany commode cabinet is modeled after the Federal style of furniture design. Made in

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Classic Server/Console With Drawers Inside
Classic Server/Console With Drawers Inside

Classic Server/Console With Drawers Inside

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A very elegant, in the style of Tommi Parzinger server with drawers inside. Polished brass hardware, sculptural base.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gianfranco Frattini Drawer Console Bernini, Italy, 1957
Gianfranco Frattini Drawer Console Bernini, Italy, 1957

Gianfranco Frattini Drawer Console Bernini, Italy, 1957

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Drawer console table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1957. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console sku 1382C Price is each x 5

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console Price is each x 5 available

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet

Located in Darmstadt, DE

The furniture is a console half cabinet from the Biedermeier period. The half cabinet is walnut

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

Wooden chest/console attributed to Tomaso Buzzi  - Italy 60s
Wooden chest/console attributed to Tomaso Buzzi  - Italy 60s

Wooden chest/console attributed to Tomaso Buzzi - Italy 60s

By Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Paris, FR

High chest that can be used as a console or sideboard. This wooden piece of furniture is attributed

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Maple Console or Server Table
Antique Burr Maple Console or Server Table

Antique Burr Maple Console or Server Table

Located in London, GB

This antique burr maple bow fronted server table has a wonderful mellow color and is in excellent condition. I believe it was designed to store cutlery and other incidental items for...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Chinese Round-Corner Console with Medallion Profile
Chinese Round-Corner Console with Medallion Profile

Chinese Round-Corner Console with Medallion Profile

Located in Chicago, IL

Looks can be deceiving, though it may appear to be a chest of drawers, below the overhanging top four sizable drawers sit above a central storage cabinet. The decorative pattern outl...

Category

20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Poplar

1970s Spanish Formica & Bamboo Four Door Console Table
1970s Spanish Formica & Bamboo Four Door Console Table

1970s Spanish Formica & Bamboo Four Door Console Table

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Spanish Formica and bamboo four door console table.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Danish Midcentury Console Chest of Drawers, Poul Hundevad
Danish Midcentury Console Chest of Drawers, Poul Hundevad

Danish Midcentury Console Chest of Drawers, Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in London, GB

A low Danish midcentury console chest of drawers by Poul Hundevad, circa 1960. Wonderful coloring

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Japanese Chest or Console with Drawers
19th Century Japanese Chest or Console with Drawers

19th Century Japanese Chest or Console with Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Would be great as a chest of drawers, console or sofa back table.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern Console Cabinets
Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern Console Cabinets

Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern Console Cabinets

Located in North York, ON

Pair of walnut midcentury console cabinets. One cabinet is slightly wider and deeper than its

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Walnut

English 19th Century Painted Pine Console of Drawers
English 19th Century Painted Pine Console of Drawers

English 19th Century Painted Pine Console of Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This amazing console case piece is composed of 14 drawers for tons of organized storage space. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Pine, Paint

Book Matched French Walnut Exoskeleton Curved Console Chest
Book Matched French Walnut Exoskeleton Curved Console Chest

Book Matched French Walnut Exoskeleton Curved Console Chest

By Brande Møbelfabrik, Jorgen Clausen

Located in Hanover, MA

the back so it is able to float in a room. Perfect console or sideboard for dining, living room or

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Long Italian Art Deco Drawer Console, Italy, 1940
Long Italian Art Deco Drawer Console, Italy, 1940

Long Italian Art Deco Drawer Console, Italy, 1940

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic nice and long drawer console sideboard made by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Vanity by Vittorio Dassi,  Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Vanity by Vittorio Dassi,  Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Vanity by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-century modern cabinet console vanity by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s This exceptional mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cut Glass, Maple

Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console
Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console

Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very well made chiffonier in the Regency taste from the last quarter of the 19th century, it is a nearly perfect replication of the period with exquisite rosewood veneers and fine ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hall Console Table, Second Half of the 20th Century

Hall Console Table, Second Half of the 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Hall console table with a central drawing and a x-stretcher base. Decorated at the base with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved French Marquetry, Demilune Marble-Top Console Table
Hand-Carved French Marquetry, Demilune Marble-Top Console Table

Hand-Carved French Marquetry, Demilune Marble-Top Console Table

Located in North York, ON

Original Hand Carved French Marquetry Demi Lune Marble Top Console Table.

Category

Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Important Pair of Angel's Console, XIXth Century, Napoleon III
Important Pair of Angel's Console, XIXth Century, Napoleon III

Important Pair of Angel's Console, XIXth Century, Napoleon III

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important pair of Angel's console in carved wood, XIXth century, Napoleon III period, Great

Category

Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Georgian Style Painted Consoles with Faux Marble Tops
Pair of Georgian Style Painted Consoles with Faux Marble Tops

Pair of Georgian Style Painted Consoles with Faux Marble Tops

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular pair of console tables or commodes made in the Georgian taste lacquered in an English

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Console with Three Drawers by Jordi Vilanova, Spain
Walnut Console with Three Drawers by Jordi Vilanova, Spain

Walnut Console with Three Drawers by Jordi Vilanova, Spain

By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch

Located in Barcelona, ES

Low console designed by Jordi Vilanova in 1960's, Spain. Walnut wood with three drawers. Design

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Magnavox Stereo Consoles - Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Magnavox Stereo Consoles - Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Magnavox Stereo Consoles - Set of 2

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Magnavox Stereo Console Units. Featuring a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Alvar Aalto, rare teak veneer 114b wall console drawer
Alvar Aalto, rare teak veneer 114b wall console drawer

Alvar Aalto, rare teak veneer 114b wall console drawer

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

This stunning Alvar Aalto 114b wall console drawer features a rare and exquisite teak veneer from

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Teak

18th Century Chestnut Console Table with Three Drawers, Portugal
18th Century Chestnut Console Table with Three Drawers, Portugal

18th Century Chestnut Console Table with Three Drawers, Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

not detract from the function of this impressive console table. Please refer to professional photos

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut

Scandinavian Mid-Century Four Drawer Console Table in Teak & Oak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Four Drawer Console Table in Teak & Oak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Four Drawer Console Table in Teak & Oak

Located in Karis, Nyland

Scandinavian mid-century four drawer console table in teak and oak. Sleek design and ample storage

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

18th Century Adams Painted Decorated Demilune Two Tier Console Table
18th Century Adams Painted Decorated Demilune Two Tier Console Table

18th Century Adams Painted Decorated Demilune Two Tier Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This 18th century Adams style painted decorated demilune two-tier console table is a superb example

Category

Antique 1790s English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Console Table/Bench 'Spectrum' by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Scandinavian Console Table/Bench 'Spectrum' by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s

Scandinavian Console Table/Bench 'Spectrum' by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Karis, Nyland

Small side or console table with a rack, a shelf and three drawers. Made of veneered teak and oak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Wooden Hallway Console with Shoe Rack by Arne Wahl Iversen
Wooden Hallway Console with Shoe Rack by Arne Wahl Iversen

Wooden Hallway Console with Shoe Rack by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Madrid, ES

Small side or console table with a rack for shoes, a shelf and three drawers. Made of veneered teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

French Carpenters Rustic Work Table Console Wine Rack, circa 1880
French Carpenters Rustic Work Table Console Wine Rack, circa 1880

French Carpenters Rustic Work Table Console Wine Rack, circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

the character of this impressive carpenters' workbench from France. Unique to this console is the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish 2-Drawer & 2-Door Wooden White Console Cabinet
19th Century Spanish 2-Drawer & 2-Door Wooden White Console Cabinet

19th Century Spanish 2-Drawer & 2-Door Wooden White Console Cabinet

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 1875 Spanish 2-drawer and 2-door wooden white console cabinet. Some of the paint has

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Cherry Demilune Chest of Drawers Dresser Console 46"
Vintage Danish Modern Cherry Demilune Chest of Drawers Dresser Console 46"

Vintage Danish Modern Cherry Demilune Chest of Drawers Dresser Console 46"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage chest of drawers / dresser / console. Made of cherry featuring mid century / Danish modern

Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

19th Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console
19th Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console

19th Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console

Located in Miami, FL

19th Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, Highboy or Console Country Provincial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Iron

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Highboy, Little Buffet or Console
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Highboy, Little Buffet or Console

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Highboy, Little Buffet or Console

Located in Miami, FL

19th Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, highboy or console Country provincial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Iron

A Louis IV Style Parquetry Console In The Manner Of Jansen,
A Louis IV Style Parquetry Console In The Manner Of Jansen,

A Louis IV Style Parquetry Console In The Manner Of Jansen,

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Louis IV Style Parquetry Console, 20th century, of serpentine outline with marble top

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Mahogany & Brass Neoclassical Console Table with White Marble Top, Signed Brault
Mahogany & Brass Neoclassical Console Table with White Marble Top, Signed Brault

Mahogany & Brass Neoclassical Console Table with White Marble Top, Signed Brault

By Brault

Located in Buchanan, NY

Mahogany and brass neoclassical console drawer table with a white marble top. Signed BRAULT, French

Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Unique Burl Wood Art Deco Console Sideboard Buffet Server Cabinet
Unique Burl Wood Art Deco Console Sideboard Buffet Server Cabinet

Unique Burl Wood Art Deco Console Sideboard Buffet Server Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

This Art Deco server cabinet is unique and stylish. Hailing from France, it boasts amazingly detailed exotic veneers cut into geometric diamond patterns of book-matched burl walnut,...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pace Collection Modern Lacquered Server, Cabinet Console Mid-Century Modern Look
Pace Collection Modern Lacquered Server, Cabinet Console Mid-Century Modern Look

Pace Collection Modern Lacquered Server, Cabinet Console Mid-Century Modern Look

By Pace Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

Pace collection modern lacquered server, cabinet, or console. Mid-Century Modern looking chest or

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Pair of Two-Drawer Raised Console Chests, Neoclassical Style Carvings
Italian Pair of Two-Drawer Raised Console Chests, Neoclassical Style Carvings

Italian Pair of Two-Drawer Raised Console Chests, Neoclassical Style Carvings

Located in Atlanta, GA

-scalloped sides, which lends these pieces to also function beautifully as wall consoles. The chests are

Category

20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large Pine Chest of 9 Drawers, Sideboard Console, Denmark circa 1880
Large Pine Chest of 9 Drawers, Sideboard Console, Denmark circa 1880

Large Pine Chest of 9 Drawers, Sideboard Console, Denmark circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

free standing (see back in photos) the drawers make it a versatile sideboard, buffet, dresser, console

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Kai Kristiansen Small Console or Chest of Drawers in Teak Danish, Midcentury
Kai Kristiansen Small Console or Chest of Drawers in Teak Danish, Midcentury

Kai Kristiansen Small Console or Chest of Drawers in Teak Danish, Midcentury

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant and versatile small console that can work equally well as a media console, small dresser or

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

19th Century Spanish Two Wide Drawers & Two Doors Lime Washed Console Table
19th Century Spanish Two Wide Drawers & Two Doors Lime Washed Console Table

19th Century Spanish Two Wide Drawers & Two Doors Lime Washed Console Table

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century Spanish two wide drawers and two doors lime washed wooden paneled console table with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century French 2-Door 3-Drawer Console Table w/ Bronze Hardware
18th Century French 2-Door 3-Drawer Console Table w/ Bronze Hardware

18th Century French 2-Door 3-Drawer Console Table w/ Bronze Hardware

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century French 2-door 3-drawer console table with bronze hardware.   

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console
20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console

20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, highboy or console Country Provincial

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Italian Art Deco Design Console 1970-1980 Murano Glass with Brass Details
Italian Art Deco Design Console 1970-1980 Murano Glass with Brass Details

Italian Art Deco Design Console 1970-1980 Murano Glass with Brass Details

By Murano 5

Located in Sofia, BG

Very modern console Murano glass textured way "oil". Gold brass element. Opening with four drawers

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen Low Console or Chest of Drawers in Teak Danish Midcentury
Kai Kristiansen Low Console or Chest of Drawers in Teak Danish Midcentury

Kai Kristiansen Low Console or Chest of Drawers in Teak Danish Midcentury

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Unusual low console or chest of drawers in teak by Kai Kristiansen. Beautiful color and grain with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Antique Early American Colonial Pine Lowboy Chest of Drawers Dresser Console
Antique Early American Colonial Pine Lowboy Chest of Drawers Dresser Console

Antique Early American Colonial Pine Lowboy Chest of Drawers Dresser Console

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Early American style chest of drawers or dresser, circa 1900s. Made of pine featuring three drawers with colonial brass bat wing hardware and serpentine apron.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Cherrywood Federal Style Console Server Newly Made by Council Furniture
Pair of Cherrywood Federal Style Console Server Newly Made by Council Furniture

Pair of Cherrywood Federal Style Console Server Newly Made by Council Furniture

Located in North York, ON

These beautiful American made, cherry wood consoles would be a perfect addition to any office or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Cherry

Mid-Century Wood Veneer Console from the 1940s, in the Scandinavian Style
Mid-Century Wood Veneer Console from the 1940s, in the Scandinavian Style

Mid-Century Wood Veneer Console from the 1940s, in the Scandinavian Style

Located in Gardena, CA

Console in light wood veneer with three doors simulating drawers. White lacquered tapered legs with

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Iron

Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare

Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare

By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Forest, BE

This is a pair of floating consoles/ nightstands. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Vintage Sandro Petti 1960 Silver Nickel & Gold Brass Modern Chest / Console
Rare Vintage Sandro Petti 1960 Silver Nickel & Gold Brass Modern Chest / Console

Rare Vintage Sandro Petti 1960 Silver Nickel & Gold Brass Modern Chest / Console

By Sandro Petti

Located in New York, NY

that can serve as a console with storage space, exclusive innovative and sophisticated Art Deco design

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Nickel

English Library Chest or Console Table of Flame Mahogany from the Georgian Era
English Library Chest or Console Table of Flame Mahogany from the Georgian Era

English Library Chest or Console Table of Flame Mahogany from the Georgian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English library chest or console table of flame mahogany from the Georgian era, featuring a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Consoles And Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of consoles and commodes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique consoles and commodes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 125 antique and vintage consoles and commodes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Consoles and commodes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Consoles and commodes made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Debra Folz, Kai Kristiansen and Andreas Bachmann each produced beautiful consoles and commodes that are worth considering.

How Much are Consoles And Commodes?

Consoles and commodes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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.

Questions About Consoles And Commodes
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024
    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. 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.

    Find antique and vintage commodes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A television console in our current era likely refers to an entertainment center — what is often a wooden cabinet that houses your television and other media-related technology. The contemporary entertainment center owes to the television consoles of yore — initially, a television console was a type of CRT television (cathode ray tube) that increasingly became obsolete beginning in the 1980s. Shop a range of modern and vintage television consoles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A console sink is a cross between a wall-mounted sink and a pedestal sink. Both the sink and the countertop are mounted to the wall and supported by two or four legs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A media console is used for holding the components of a home entertainment system. Some have spaces for a television or have low-profile designs that make them ideal for placing below a wall-mounted TV. Most feature shelving for cable and satellite boxes, DVD and Blu-Ray players and gaming consoles. You can also find pieces with storage space for DVDs, Blu-Rays, games and other items. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of media consoles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a console and a credenza is that one is a table, while the other is a cabinet. Console tables are narrow, tall tables often placed in entryways, hallways and living rooms against a wall or behind a sofa. They may feature drawers or open shelving for storing items. On the other hand, a credenza is a long, low cabinet used to store supplies in offices, entertainment center components in living rooms and other items elsewhere in a home. Most credenzas feature cabinets concealed behind doors. Find a wide range of consoles and credenzas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a credenza and a console is design. A credenza is an elongated low cabinet usually containing shelves concealed by cabinet doors. Some also have open shelving and drawers. On the other hand, a console is a tall, long and narrow table. Consoles may provide storage space in the form of open shelves or drawers, but some are simple tables with no storage features beyond their tops. Shop a selection of console tables and credenzas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Why it is called a console table comes down to the history of this type of furnishing. The very first consoles produced in France during the 16th and 17th centuries were not freestanding. Instead, owners anchored them to walls. This anchoring method strengthened the console top, allowing it to support heavy loads. The name “console” comes from the French word "consolide," which means to reinforce or strengthen. It was likely chosen because of the anchoring system that lends strength to and reinforces consoles. Shop a diverse assortment of console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In a living room, a console is a type of table. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Shop a selection of console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A console table should not be taller than a couch. Much like a sofa table, a console table is placed against the back of a sofa and should be the same height as the sofa.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In an entryway, a console table should typically be around 10 to 16 inches wide. Tables of this width should still allow plenty of clearance so people can easily walk by the table. You may see manufacturers refer to the width of consoles as depth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

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