19th Century Small French Kingwood Inlaid Demilune Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small french commode circa 1860. 3 drawers flanked either side by small cupboards Profusely inlaid with satinwood and ebony. Original handles and hardware. Standing on 4 tapering...
Kingwood
Sold|$4,350
French Louis XVI Demilune Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Louis XVI style demilune chest of drawers in ebonized mahogany with a lustrous French polish finish. A finely cast brass gallery surrounds the Cararra marble top. Bras...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Louis XV Style French Demilune Commode with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an attractive small-scale French’s Louis XV style demilune inlaid two-drawer commode with a marble top. The commode is decorated with gilt metal mounts, early 20th century.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$5,850 / set
Pair of Adams Style Demilune Console Tables or Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Adams style demilune console tables or commodes. A fine pair of inlaid satinwood and walnut inlaid demilunes each having floral inlays throughout. Both with center large door...
Demilune Commode in Wood with Lion's Head Ormlou Mounts
Located in Astoria, NY
A midcentury Louis XVI style demilune commode in wood with sixteen lion's head ormlou mounts. There are four drawers and eight recessed shelves behind the mounted doors that flank th...
Wood
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Demilune Commodes or Bedside Stands
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Russian neoclassical demilune commodes or bedside stands. One of a kind pair of fine quality commode or nightstands. Each having all-over bronze mounts with bronze framed dra...
French 18th century Louis XVI Demilune Commode by Schey
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare example from the atelier of furniture maker Fidelis Schey circa 1780, made in Paris. The demilune-commode is topped with dark, Saint Anne marble that is shaped specifically to...
Marble, Brass
Inlaid Italian Made Satinwood Demilune Commode Server Buffet C1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Commode has inlaid floral designs and urns.
Satinwood
Pair of Original Antique Louis XVI Demilune Chests
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Original Antique Louis XVI Demilune Chests, circa 1920. Sold walnut, naturally distressed.
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Louis XVI demilune chest of drawers, of solid cherry wood with blue/gray patina, white trim, finely cast gilt bronze hardware, fluted legs. Three front drawers, two s...
Cherry
Burton-Ching 18th C Style Regency Giltwood Demilune Commode Nightstand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching 18th C Style Regency Giltwood Demilune Commode Nightstand
Marble
Pair of Monumental Adams Style Demilune Consoles Cabinets or Commodes
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Palatial Adams style demilune consoles cabinets or commodes. Each with a fine inlaid demilune top above a large centre door leading to a shelved interior flanked by inlaid de...
Pair of Regency Style Demilune Commodes / Cabinet, Marble Top, Walnut
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Regency Style Demilune Commodes / Cabinet, Marble Top, Walnut Large demi lune commodes or bedside stands in a nicely grained walnut finish with marble tops. The pair having ...
Granite
Paint Decorated Venetian Style Demilune Commode Cabinet with Mythical Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is late 20th century Venetian style demilune commode. The painted and sgraffito decoration adds interest and wonder to a normal simple design. Measures: 33 tall x 36 wide x ...
Hardwood
Demilune Transition Style Commode Stamped Albert Gouverneur, circa 1920
By Albert Gouverneur
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
REF : . Transition style . Circa 1920 . Opening on 2 drawers . Chiseled and gilt bronze . White marble top . Geometrical marquetry decor with diamond motif . Stamepd Albert G...
Antique Demilune Marquetry Inlaid Lv Style Two Drawer Commode
Located in New York City, NY
This LV style antique cabinet features exquisite parquetry with inlaid details gracing all four sides, even the top! Its two bombe drawers and serpentine shaped top with beveled edge...
Fruitwood, Palisander, Kingwood
Antique French Carved Mahogany Marble Top Demilune Commode, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV commode offers marble top surmounting mahogany demilune case having three drawers, foliate and scroll carving over pierced skirt, raised on cabriole legs w...
Marble, Metal
Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet
By Thomas Seymour
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive commode by Harold Ionson. Made of birdseye maple, satinwood and Honduras mahogany, featuring a half round / bow front with four drawers, two side cabinets, bras...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood
Superb Decorative Crafts Italian-made Flame Mahogany Directoire Demilune Commode
By Decorative Crafts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb Decorative Crafts Italian-made flame mahogany bronze and brass adorned demilune Louis XVI or Directoire commode. The quality is breathtaking and this is a in good co...
Brass, Bronze
French Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Demilune Commode with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a nice French Louis XV style inlaid commode. It has fine cast bronze ormolu and is in vintage condition with wear to the finish from use as can be seen. The commode measures ...
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Black and Gold Japanned Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With red and gray, white demilune marble top over a conforming case with two drawers with ring handles and side doors. Raised on square tapered legs. Waldorf Towers NYC with original...
Marble, Bronze
Hand-Painted Pair Adams Walnut Demilune Nightstands Commodes circa 1930s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Adams style commodes or nightstands. They are in good condition and measure 32 tall x 26 wide x 13 deep.
Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Gilt-Bronze Demilune Goat Heads Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Demilune Goat Heads Commode An excellent 19th century Transitional /Louis XVI Style demilune or semi-elliptical commode or chest of ...
Marble, Bronze
Small Size Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Nightstand Wellington Hall
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming Wellington Hall Adams style paint Decorated commode or nightstand. The stand is in good condition with minor signs of use and wear as its not old. The commode meau...
Satinwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Demilune Commode
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptional quality antique French Louis XVI style marquetry inlaid Kingwood and mahogany marble top demilune commode. Original marble professionally mended years ago (barely noti...
Marble
Mid-19th Centruty George III Demilune Banded Flame Mahogany Commodes Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous mid-19th centruty George III Demilune banded flame mahogany commodes cabinets in good antique condition with a large top drawer, Double front doors that open to reveal a tri...
Brass
Gorgeous Demilune Marble Top French Inlaid Walnut Satinwood and Bronze Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful French Louis XV commode in demilune form with gorgeous inlaid sprays of flowers and bronze ormolu. The piece has wonderful character and signs of age and patina. ...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Mounted French Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops
By François Linke
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century bronze-mounted French demilune commodes with marble tops. These are simply the most stunning pair of commodes or chests you can find.
Pair of Antique Adams Style English Paint Decorated Demilune Commodes Buffets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite classic French elegance into your home with this Louis XV style fruit wood bombe chest of drawers from Paris, circa 1890. The antique commode shaped as a demilune (half moon) ...
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite classic French elegance into your home with this Louis XV style fruit wood bombe chest of drawers from Paris, circa 1920. The antique commode shaped as a demilune (half moon) ...
Marble, Bronze
Rho Mobili Italian Made Inlaid Bronze Mounted Demilune Louis XVI Style Commode
By Rho Mobili d'Epoca 1
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This spectacular Rho Mobili Italian-made commode is a striking example of fine 20th-century craftsmanship inspired by the elegance of Louis XVI style furniture. Beautifully formed in...
Bronze
20th Century Demilune Inlaid Wood with Marble French Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French demilune dresser from 20th century. Louis XVI style furniture richly adorned with gilded and chiselled bronze inlaid in mahogany, rosewood, walnut and fruitwood. Chest of draw...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite Classic French elegance into your home with this Louis XV style fruit wood bombe chest of drawers from Paris, circa 1890. The antique commode shaped as a demi lune (half moon)...
Marble, Bronze
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 styling with a slight demilune or bowfront form, four drawer and tapered legs. Di...
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Demilune Commode with Marble T
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a soft and delicate French Louis XVI style demilune commode painted with floral decoration framed by cartouches. Below the variegated sepia marble top are two long drawers fl...
Marble, Brass
Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Storage Chest Gorgeous Antique French Country Ivory 3-Drawer, 2-Side Door Demilune Storage Chest. The Louis S...
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Demilune Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chest of drawers was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The piece is shaped like a half circle with a bow front and sides. The walnut chest has beautiful mar...
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century, Demilune Chest with Honed Marble and Marquetry Wood Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century, demilune chest with honed marble top. This antique French three-drawer chest features beautiful marquetry details throughout the natural wood body with a honed...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,750 / set
Early 20th Century Boho Burl Wood Demilune Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular pair of vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic Demilune shape in a pale Burl wood frame. Incredible wood grain detail. Open with a key. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood with Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French half moon chest of drawers from the first half of the 20th century. Louis XVI style furniture of exceptional quality inlaid and veneered in mahogany, rosewood, maple, palisand...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Demilune Maple Murano Glass and Brass Italian Chests of Drawer, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Spectacular crescent-shaped dresser, due not only to the shape but also to the careful selection of the finest materials. Very original design from the middle of the last century, an...
Brass
Small Solid Mahogany Demilune Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Side Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning solid mahogany demi line bow fronted size table sized chest of drawers A very good looking and well-made piece, the top has differ...
Glass, Mahogany
Sold|$1,750
Louis XVI Demilune Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI mahogany inlaid demilune cabinet, early 19th century. This cabinet is made from a nice rich, highly figured, dark brown mahogany.
Wood
Scandinavian Vintage Painted Demilune Cabinet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful white painted Swedish demi-lune cabinet with two large center drawers and three smaller drawers at top. The commode is fitted with octagonal hardware, straight fluted leg...
Paint
Sold|$2,500
Gorgeous Louis XVI Style Demilune Semanier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI style mahogany demilune semanier, the overhanging top with book-matched inlay over similarly inlaid sides with seven drawers, all with brass-mounts and brass knobs, resting...
Sold|$2,397
Antique French Louis XVI Demilune Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
The perfect choice for any formal room, this demilune buffet boasts a marquetry faade adorned with cast bronze ormolu mounts which enhances its half-moon shape. Fluted pilasters blen...
Sold|$1,053
20th Century French Inlaid Demilune Dresser
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small 20th century French dresser. Furniture nicely inlaid in mahogany, rosewood, maple and boxwood richly decorated with gilded and chiseled bronze. Demilune dresser of beautiful li...
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Lacquered Demilune Dresser
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian demilune dresser from the half of the 20th century. Furniture in ornately carved, painted and gilded wood with gilded and chiseled bronze handles, of great taste. Dresser of ...
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$2,950 / set
Vintage Regency Marquetry Demilune Cabinets, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage Demilune cabinets. Beautiful hand made marquetry detail in a blend of exotic woods. Lots of additional storage below. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Wood
Sold|$8,950 / set
Russian Neoclassical, Demilune Servers, Mahogany, Brass, 20th C.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mahogany Demilune Servers, Commodes Nightstands, Russian Neoclassical, Bnz This exquisite pair of Russian neoclassical commodes beautifully combines elegance and functionality...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming French Louis XVI style commode hand-crafted in France circa 1800. This fabulous mahogany commode / buffet displays a wonderful demilune shape and is topped with its origin...
Marble, Brass
Sold|$8,500 / item
Pair of Northern Italian Walnut Demilune Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Each with Verona Rosso marble tops over a conforming case with two drawers with oval inlat of vase and flowers, raised on square tapered legs and brass caps.
Walnut
Late 19th Century Mahogany Marble-Top Demilune Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Quality demilune small cabinet, circa 1895. Three drawers to the front of graduating size, flanked either size by a shaped door cupboard containing a single shelf. Brass mounts to ...
Mahogany
Sold|$3,800 / item
Green Painted Demilune in Neo-Classical Style, Pair available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is one of a pair of green-painted demilune chests, the top painted in a semi-circle of radii emanating from a central decorative configuration over four cabinet doors, each bear...
Wood
20th Century Demilune Lacquered Dresser in Louis XVI Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant demilune dresser from Turin of the 20th century. Italian furniture in Louis XVI-style in carved and lacquered wood. Dresser decorated with embossed sculptures depicting profi...
Marble
20th Century French Demilune Dresser with Marble Top
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser of the 20th century. Furniture of beautiful line and good taste in mahogany and burl wood, richly decorated with bronzes. Dresser with three drawers of good ability wi...
Marble, Bronze
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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