Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A charming French Provincial chest by Drexel, crafted in the mid-20th century from solid wood and showcasing ornate carved drawer fronts, cabriole legs, and original brass hardware. ...
Brass
19th C. French Custom Painted 2-Drawer Raised Chest (A Cute-Sized Piece!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French smaller-sized, painted wood, raised chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This antique commode from France, designed in clean lines, has a rectangular-shaped top with ...
Wood, Paint
French Pair of Neoclassical Inspired 2-Drawer Side Chests w/Pull Out Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French design inspired, elaborately carved and painted wood nightstands, with pull-out shelf at top. These contemporary/vintage American-made smaller-sized chests have been...
Wood
French Wooden 2-Drawer Raised Side Chest w/Expandable Top, Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French side chest with expandable top from the mid 20th century. This vintage chest from France features a square shaped top, which has a pair of folded leaves at top, when flipped...
Wood
19th C. Country French Provincial Pine Wood Plank 2 Drawer Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Country French Provincial Pine Wood Plank 2 Drawer Commode. Item features hand carved details, large impressive size, plume carved legs, working locks and keys, figural bronz...
Pine
18th Century French Provincial Fruitwood 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful 18th century French Provincial fruitwood 2-drawer commode with shaped top, scrolled feet, and carved apron featuring branches, "C" scrolls and "S" scrolls.
Fruitwood
Neoclassical French 2-Drawer Raised Commode w/Original Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical raised chest of two drawers, with its original hardware, from the 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case ...
Brass
Period Carved Walnut 18th c. French Louis XV 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional period French Louis XV walnut commode, crafted during the 1780s, represents the graceful refinement and masterful craftsmanship that define the final years of the Lo...
Wood, Walnut
French Louis XV Period Fruitwood 2-Drawer Commode, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with a molded edge and rounded front corners, the case housing two drawers with bronze pulls, the corners of the case with raised panels the bottom with a sh...
Fruitwood
19th Century Painted French Louis XVI Style 2-Drawer Commode Sauteuse
Located in Dallas, TX
Leggy, two-drawer commodes, such as this French one from the 1800s, are known as sauteuse. Pieces like these have an airier feel, as the drawers sit higher off the ground than the mo...
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Walnut Transitional Style 2-Drawer Commode from Arles
Located in Dallas, TX
An absolutely stunning two-drawer commode, hand-carved in walnut during the 1800s, was recently found in a chateau in Arles, France. The façade has a rounded, bombe form that is mirr...
Metal, Bronze
2-drawer coffee table in cherry, a French Directoire Style interpretation
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This coffee table with 2 independent drawer belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style ...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Vintage Century Oversized 2 Drawer French Provincial bombe commodes, a pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An exquisite, high-quality pair of mid-to-late 20th-century French Provincial style bombe commodes (or chests of drawers) designed and manufactured by the esteemed Century Furniture...
Hardwood
Unusual Antique French Walnut 2-Drawer Commode with Iron Pulls, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual two-drawer walnut commode with iron pulls from France exudes charm. Hand-carved from walnut wood in the 1800s, the chest of drawers has a sinuous form. The arbalete fron...
Metal, Iron
A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Fine and Rare Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes, Attributed to Jansen. These exquisite pieces showcase a scalloped predominantly white varie...
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode This glowing kidney shaped fruitwood Marquetry commode in the Louis XVI style is richly adorned with gilded br...
Brass, Bronze
2-Drawer Coffee Table in Solid Cherry, Stained and Light-Grey Lacquered
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcrafted modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire sty...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
2-drawer coffee table in solid cherry wood, white-cream and gray lacquered
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style...
Wood, Cherry
Vintage Minton Spidell French Country Provincial 2 Drawer Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Minton Spidell French Country Provincial 2 Drawer Bombe Commode Chest.
Wood
$875Sale Price|35% Off
French 1960s Hand Painted 2 Drawer Bow Fronted Chest on Carved Cabroile Legs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is an unique example of decorative are work on furniture in the 1960s. This is a 2 drawer bow fronted small chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style with the cabroile shaped fron...
Pine
FRENCH LOUIS XV 2 DRAWER CHEST
Located in New York, NY
FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTS, TULIPWOOD AND ROSEWOOD 2 DRAWER CHEST
Marble
Unavailable
Louis XV Fruitwood 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Seattle, WA
Elegant and refined Louis XV period 2 drawer commode in fruitwood.
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.5 in W 28.3 in D 17.3 in
Early 19th Century French 2 Nutwood Drawer Commode in Louis XV Style
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique French nutwood on oak veneered 2 drawers commode in Louis XV style with bronze fittings and standing on cabriole hoof legs, this is in a reasonable condition with some traces...
Nutwood, Oak
2 Drawer Mahogany 19th Century French Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome two drawer chest. The marble is a nice touch.
Marble
A Handsome French Louis XVI Style Mahogany 2-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome French Louis XVI style mahogany 2-drawer chest; the well-figured top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 2 long drawers over a fluted apron all raised ...
Sold
H 34.5 in W 54 in D 22.5 in
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.
Brass
Sold
H 28.15 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Fine Pair French Walnut Bombe Shape 2 Drawer Chests, circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine pair French walnut bombe shape 2 drawer chests, circa 1920s Figured Walnut, Each with Two drawers, cast brass knobs, Drawers lined with Fleur-de-lis design paper French Cabr...
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Two-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XV Style 2 drawer chest with Bombe front and sides, having raised chinoiserie decoration in gold leaf on a black ground.
A French Art Deco 2-Drawer Commode
By George Guerin
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important French art deco burl elmwood 2-drawer commode with marble top; signed George Guerin - dated 1914, Paris; the well figured rectangular mottled marble top resting on a con...
Marble
19th Century French Rustic 2 Drawer Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a unique and precious French rustic 2 drawer commode! This piece is special and has a lot of character. This is perfect for a wabi sabi or modern/rustic mix. Imperfections throu...
Wood
19th Century French Faux Book 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Faux Book 2 drawer commode. A wonderful, rare French book front commode composed of oak wood with two large stacked double drawers with intricate faux book design...
Faux Leather, Oak
Stunning Ebonized Antique French Louis XVI 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Though petite in size, this awesome commode demands attention with its contrasting polished brasses against the black ebonized mahogany case. Exuding charm and character from the mom...
Mahogany
A French Louis XVI Style Mahogany 2-Drawer Serpentine Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A curvaceous French Louis XVI style mahogany 2-drawer serpentine commode with brass mounts; the serpentine-shaped white marble top surrounded by a pierced brass gallery above a confo...
Striking Petite French Cherry Louis XV 2 Drawer Commode-Signed
By Christian Robert
Located in Highwood, IL
Endless possibilities with this striking vintage French cherry-wood 2 drawer commode. Perfect most anywhere, the style of this piece is both elegant and timeless.
Cherry
French Art Deco Piano Black and Silver Leaf 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Period French Art Deco piano black and silver leaf 2 drawer commode. This piece has an exceptional finish. Very stylish!!
Wood
Louis XV Period 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning 18th century French walnut 2-drawer commode retaining its original hardware, France, circa 1780.
Walnut
18th C. Provencal 2 Drawer Commode
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful 2 drawer French commode of pine with lovely bronze accents
Bronze
Sold
H 30.25 in W 34.5 in D 20.5 in
A French Early 19th Century Neoclassic Solid Walnut 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top above a conforming case housing two drawers with metal lion mask pulls and escutcheons, raised on square tapering legs
Walnut
Sold
H 38.59 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in
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.
Oak
Sold
H 25.5 in W 25 in D 17 in
French Provincial Paint Decorated 2-Drawer Side Stands by White, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage pair of French Provincial style bombe end stands by White offer shaped top over double drawer case, raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll form feet, paint decorated...
Wood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 50 in D 26.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV 2-Drawer Walnut Commode with Pierced Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV period walnut commode with two (2) drawers, pierced carved apron, and cabriole legs, mid-18th century France.
Walnut
Sold
H 33.5 in W 48.75 in D 25.5 in
French Louis XV Period Shaped Walnut 2-Drawer Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a serpentine shaped top above a conforming case housing two drawers with paneling and carved corners, retaining period ring pulls, with shaped and carved apron, raised on cabr...
Walnut
Outstanding 2 Drawer Gold Leaf French Louis XV Style Ebonized Commode
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb Jaqcues Bodart 4 drawer commode. The commode is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and use as can be seen but is very minimal. The bronze is crisp and o...
Bronze
Sold
H 34.75 in W 46.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Classical 2-Drawer Commode With Carved Laurel Garland 17th/18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Classical 2-Drawer Commode With Carved Laurel Garland 17th/18thC Measures - 34.75"h x 46.5"w x 22"d A 17th/18th century French Lois XIV commode offers ebonzied top ove...
Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut 2-Drawer Tall Commode, Marble Top, Mid 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular marble top with rounded front corners above a conforming case housing two drawers, raised on turned slightly tapering legs with ball feet
Burl
Louis XV Walnut 2 Drawer Commode, Mid 18th Century
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XV Walnut 2 Drawer Commode w Cabriole Legs, Carved Apron, Stiles and Drawers.
A Small French Chest - SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Beautiful 2-Drawer French Chest. Ca. 1920's
Wood
A Louis XVI Walnut Hinged Top 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top hinged and opening to reveal a large compartment, the two drawers below opening as normal, on square tapering legs with brass casters,
Brass
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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