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French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode Chest
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode Chest

French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Petite Louis XVI style commode with amazing detail. Half round body with two center drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers
Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers

Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Theodore Alexander English Style Commode or Chest of Drawers—a luxurious blend of classic design, superior

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Carved Walnut Demilune Commode Chest
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Carved Walnut Demilune Commode Chest

Mid-Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Carved Walnut Demilune Commode Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Invite Classic French elegance into your home with this Louis XVI style fruitwood bombe chest of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Hepplewhite Style Demilune Commode
Hepplewhite Style Demilune Commode

Hepplewhite Style Demilune Commode

Located in Asheville, NC

Demilune Commode by Williamsport Furniture Company (plaque inside drawer) Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode
Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode

By Robert Adam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

this spectacular satinwood demilune (or halfmoon) commode/washstand fit for a palace. Attributed to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Satinwood

Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes
Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes

Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very fine pair of early 19th Century Northern European neoclassical demilune commodes, the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Directoire Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Marble

French Victorian Fruitwood Demilune Chest
French Victorian Fruitwood Demilune Chest

French Victorian Fruitwood Demilune Chest

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian (20th Century) fruitwood and parquetry inlaid demilune shaped narrow chest of

Category

20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Demilune Antique Chest
Louis XVI Demilune Antique Chest

Louis XVI Demilune Antique Chest

Located in Austin, TX

Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Georgian Mahogany Demilune Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Demilune Chest of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Demilune Chest of Drawers

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The chest of drawers in the George III Hepplewhite style shows the elegance of late 18th-century

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

French Vintage Marble Top Demilune Chest
French Vintage Marble Top Demilune Chest

French Vintage Marble Top Demilune Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This striking little demilune commode features exceptional inlaid mahogany in a variety of grain

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Walnut Demilune Commode with Marble Top, 19th Century
Walnut Demilune Commode with Marble Top, 19th Century

Walnut Demilune Commode with Marble Top, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This refined French demilune commode is a superb example of late 19th Century Louis XVI revival

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Sheraton Period Satinwood Demilune Commode, 18th Century, England
Sheraton Period Satinwood Demilune Commode, 18th Century, England

Sheraton Period Satinwood Demilune Commode, 18th Century, England

Located in London, GB

A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period demilune commode, boxwood and ebony strung

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

French 18th century Louis XVI Demilune Commode by Schey
French 18th century Louis XVI Demilune Commode by Schey

French 18th century Louis XVI Demilune Commode by Schey

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

demilune-commode is topped with dark, Saint Anne marble that is shaped specifically to match the curves and

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fantastic Original Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Dresser
Fantastic Original Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Dresser

Fantastic Original Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fantastic original satinwood Adams paint decorated demilune commode dresser is a striking

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Theodore Alexander NEW OLD STOCK Painted Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
Theodore Alexander NEW OLD STOCK Painted Chinoiserie Demilune Commode

Theodore Alexander NEW OLD STOCK Painted Chinoiserie Demilune Commode

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant Theodore Alexander commode is a refined example of the brand’s dedication to

Category

2010s Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles
Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles

Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Continental Italian demilune commodes is a striking example of timeless artistry and

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top
19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top

19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Elegant 19th century Louis XVI style demilune commode, finely crafted in marquetry and adorned with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Fine Victorian Sheraton Revival West Indian Satinwood Demilune Commode
Fine Victorian Sheraton Revival West Indian Satinwood Demilune Commode

Fine Victorian Sheraton Revival West Indian Satinwood Demilune Commode

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine Victorian Sheraton revival West Indian satinwood demi lune commode, the semi-circular top

Category

Antique 1870s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables
2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables

2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two Maitland Smith Poise Chiffonier sideboard cabinets, console tables or commodes

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Neoclassical, Marquetry, Satinwood, Demilune Chests, Italy, 19th c.
Italian Neoclassical, Marquetry, Satinwood, Demilune Chests, Italy, 19th c.

Italian Neoclassical, Marquetry, Satinwood, Demilune Chests, Italy, 19th c.

Located in Manhasset, NY

Italian Neoclassical, Marquetry, Satinwood, Demilune Chests, Italy, 19th c. Exceptionally rare to

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Late 18th Century Sheraton Period Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Commode
Late 18th Century Sheraton Period Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Commode

Late 18th Century Sheraton Period Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Commode

Located in London, GB

A fine late 18th century Sheraton period fiddle back mahogany demilune commode, satinwood

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

Unique Figured Teak Hand-Made Sheraton Style Demilune Buffet Commode
Unique Figured Teak Hand-Made Sheraton Style Demilune Buffet Commode

Unique Figured Teak Hand-Made Sheraton Style Demilune Buffet Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This unique figured teak hand-made Sheraton style demilune buffet commode is a striking example of

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

John Widdicomb Adam Style Faux Marble Walnut Demilune Commode Buffet Server
John Widdicomb Adam Style Faux Marble Walnut Demilune Commode Buffet Server

John Widdicomb Adam Style Faux Marble Walnut Demilune Commode Buffet Server

By John Widdicomb

Located in Long Branch, NJ

John Widdicomb Adam Style Faux Marble Walnut Demilune Commode Buffet Server Dimensions : 51.5

Category

Early 2000s American Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser. Item features a pink

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Rare Pair of English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Demilune Commodes
Rare Pair of English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Demilune Commodes

Rare Pair of English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Demilune Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare pair of English satinwood demilune commodes embodies the refinement and artistry of the

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

French Louis XVI Style King Wood, Exotic Woods Demilune Commode
French Louis XVI Style King Wood, Exotic Woods Demilune Commode

French Louis XVI Style King Wood, Exotic Woods Demilune Commode

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th century marble-top commode made with various exotic woods; King wood, tulip wood and

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Demilune Commode or Table Chiffonière
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Demilune Commode or Table Chiffonière

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Demilune Commode or Table Chiffonière

Located in Berlin, DE

Late 18th Century Louis XVI walnut demilune commode or table chiffonière A demilune or semi

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Diminutive Louis XV Style Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops, Pair Available
Diminutive Louis XV Style Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops, Pair Available

Diminutive Louis XV Style Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops, Pair Available

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is one of a pair of Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commodes with a sienna marble top over two

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

English George III Demilune Shaped Painted Leather Chest on Stand
English George III Demilune Shaped Painted Leather Chest on Stand

English George III Demilune Shaped Painted Leather Chest on Stand

Located in Nashville, TN

(the chest fits down into the stand). Sturdy. In good antique estate condition. Light crackle

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

French Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet

French Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

French Louis XVI Style Demilune Mahogany Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet Maison Jansen/ Louis XVI style

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Danish 1790s Louis XVI Period Painted & Carved Demilune Two-Drawer Chest LiL
Danish 1790s Louis XVI Period Painted & Carved Demilune Two-Drawer Chest LiL

Danish 1790s Louis XVI Period Painted & Carved Demilune Two-Drawer Chest LiL

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Danish Louis XVI period painted wood demi-lune chest of drawers from the late 18th century, with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

American Victorian Demilune Lectern
American Victorian Demilune Lectern

American Victorian Demilune Lectern

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian black and gold painted pine demilune shaped lectern with slant top above 2

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold

Palatial Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune Console Cabinet
Palatial Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune Console Cabinet

Palatial Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune Console Cabinet

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

Palatial Russian neoclassical style demilune console cabinet. A spectacular monumental cabinet in

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets
A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets

A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Empire-style demilune cabinets. The white marble tops supported by rosewood bases

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of George III Satinwood Inlaid Demilune Console Cabinets
Pair of George III Satinwood Inlaid Demilune Console Cabinets

Pair of George III Satinwood Inlaid Demilune Console Cabinets

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine pair of George III mahogany demilune commodes with satinwood banded and fan inlaid tops over

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Demilune Cabinet by Leighton Hall
Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Demilune Cabinet by Leighton Hall

Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Demilune Cabinet by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional mahogany Demilune two door cabinet. It’s design was inspired by the

Category

2010s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A fine pair of late 18th century  Marquetry demilune cabinets with marble tops
A fine pair of late 18th century  Marquetry demilune cabinets with marble tops

A fine pair of late 18th century Marquetry demilune cabinets with marble tops

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine pair of French Louis XVI mahogany and marquetry inlayed demilune side cabinets with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table
French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant French Directoire Louis XVI demilune console table embodies the refined neoclassical

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

MADISON SQUARE Mahogany Chippendale Style Demilune Commode Chest - B
MADISON SQUARE Mahogany Chippendale Style Demilune Commode Chest - B

MADISON SQUARE Mahogany Chippendale Style Demilune Commode Chest - B

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style demilune commode chest by Madison Square. Solid mahogany with brass hardware

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Demilune Mahogany & Marble-Top Commode / Chest of Drawers, circa 1925
Art Deco Demilune Mahogany & Marble-Top Commode / Chest of Drawers, circa 1925

Art Deco Demilune Mahogany & Marble-Top Commode / Chest of Drawers, circa 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in L'Etang, FR

Demilune commode / chest of drawers. In solid mahogany and inlaid. Bluish marble top. Fluted

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Painted Demilune Commode
Painted Demilune Commode

Painted Demilune Commode

Unavailable|$8,500

Painted Demilune Commode

Located in Bantam, CT

George III-style walnut, faux marble and polychrome demilune cabinet, late 19th century, in the

Category

Antique Early 1900s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Walnut

Painted Demilune Commode/Buffet
Painted Demilune Commode/Buffet

Painted Demilune Commode/Buffet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A three-drawer painted demilune commode/buffet in the Directoire style.

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Louis XVI Demilune Chest

Louis XVI Demilune Chest

Unavailable|$81,849

Louis XVI Demilune Chest

Located in Genova, IT

Louise XVI demilune chest with two drawers and two side doors in wood finely carved and gilt

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Demilune Chest
Louis XVI Demilune Chest

Louis XVI Demilune Chest

Unavailable|$52,617

Louis XVI Demilune Chest

Located in Genova, IT

Louis XVI demilune chest with two drawers plus one veneered in palisander and rosewood threaded in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare, 18th Century Italian Demilune Commode
Rare, 18th Century Italian Demilune Commode

Rare, 18th Century Italian Demilune Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

A very special piece: a rare Italian polychrome commode, in demilune shape, having three drawers

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Demilune Rosewood Chest
Louis XVI Demilune Rosewood Chest

Louis XVI Demilune Rosewood Chest

Located in Genova, IT

Louise XVI demilune chest with a drawer and a central door concealing two drawers and two side

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Custom-Made Demilune Mirrored Commodes
Pair of Custom-Made Demilune Mirrored Commodes

Pair of Custom-Made Demilune Mirrored Commodes

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A pair of custom-made mirrored demilune mirrored commodes or chests with curved doors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

George III Polychrome-Decorated Marquetry Demilune Commode
George III Polychrome-Decorated Marquetry Demilune Commode

George III Polychrome-Decorated Marquetry Demilune Commode

By Mayhew & Ince

Located in London, Middlesex

semi-elliptical commode conform with those identified as characteristic of Mayhew and Ince, the

Category

Antique 1770s English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Padouk

English George III Demilune Commode, 18th Century
English George III Demilune Commode, 18th Century

English George III Demilune Commode, 18th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very fine commode with one door & faux three drawers made in mahogany & cross banded. Museum

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Mahogany

Gillows Regency Demilune Commode Converted to a Cellarette
Gillows Regency Demilune Commode Converted to a Cellarette

Gillows Regency Demilune Commode Converted to a Cellarette

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Northwich, GB

Gillows of Lancaster and London, also known as Gillow & Co., was an English furniture making firm based in Lancaster, Lancashire, and in London. It was founded around in Lancaster in...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Demilune Commode a L'Anglais
Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Demilune Commode a L'Anglais

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Demilune Commode a L'Anglais

By Fidelis Shey

Located in London, Middlesex

stripe veneered circular tapering legs. This commode relates to pieces supplied by the celebrated

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Pair of Regency Style Inlaid Commodes Demilune Cabinets Marquetry Inlay
Pair of Regency Style Inlaid Commodes Demilune Cabinets Marquetry Inlay

Pair of Regency Style Inlaid Commodes Demilune Cabinets Marquetry Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Sumptuous pair of Regency style demilune cabinets in the manner of Harewood House. Crafted from

Category

2010s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Oscar  Bach  Iron Demilune Two Door Cabinet
Oscar  Bach  Iron Demilune Two Door Cabinet

Oscar Bach Iron Demilune Two Door Cabinet

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Bedford, NY

Oscar Bach designed and made this cabinet in 1920 in Sweden. It is made completely of iron with appliques of bronze. The iron is enameled dark red. The marble top is green/black and...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Painted Venetian Demilune Console SATURDAY SALE
Antique Painted Venetian Demilune Console SATURDAY SALE

Antique Painted Venetian Demilune Console SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Great very old half moon painted Venetian console. There is one large door that affords much storage. Romantic scenery painted oval panels surrounded by gold acanthus trim. Solid pla...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Demilune Commode Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the demilune commode chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each demilune commode chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. If you’re shopping for a demilune commode chest, we have 256 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a demilune commode chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A demilune commode chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, louis xv and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith and John Cobb each produced at least one beautiful demilune commode chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Demilune Commode Chest?

A demilune commode chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $133,391.

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 Demilune Commode Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.

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