French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This chest of drawers is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection, based on the world-renowned DIRECTOIRE style of the late 18th century in France. This range is characterized by straight, ...
Brass
French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.
Brass
French Directoire Style Handcrafted Customizable 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.
Brass
French Cute-Size 4-Drawer Chest w/Faux Marble Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
French carved and painted wood commode with faux marble top. This vintage chest from France has a rectangular-shaped top with softly rounded corners, which features a striking hand-p...
Wood
French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.
Brass
Large 4-Drawer Chest in Wood Designed by Eric Gizard - handcrafted in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This large 4-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak.
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Wood, Oak, Cherry
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19th Century French Provencial 4-Drawer Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French Provencial walnut 4-drawer commode. Three smaller drawers over one full drawer. Wonderful patina and the dimensions.
Walnut
Circa 1815 French Empire 4-Drawer Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815 French Empire 4-drawer commode. Restrained, elegant design typical of the period. Subtly shaped, flattened columns, with quality bronze mounts where they sweep out toward ...
Bronze
4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This Chiffonier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" and finished...
Brass
French Louis XVI Provincial Style 4-Drawer Beige and Gray Painted Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI Provincial commode with a painted beige and gray finish, two smaller upper drawers and two wider lower drawers with antiqued bronze ring drawer pulls. Losses and se...
Metal
Pair of 4 Drawer Commode in Ash by Alain Richard, Charron Groupe 4, 1954
By Alain Richard
Located in Saint Ouen, France
Pair of 4 drawers commode in ash, mahogany and lacquered metal made by Alain Richard and published by Charron Groupe 4 around 1954. Ash and mahogany chest of drawers opening with fo...
Metal
A Tall Antique Swedish 4-Drawer Commode in Scraped Pine, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved circa 1880, this tall four-drawer commode features a striking serpentine façade, which was a hallmark of the fluid, Swedish Rococo style. The pine has been scraped, revea...
Metal, Brass
Walnut Veneer 4-Drawer Chest, Nickel Pulls, France, 1940’s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Veneer 4-Drawer Chest, Nickel Pulls, France, 1940’s H: 36.5 D: 15.75 W: 35 in.
Nickel
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous full sized 19th century French faux bamboo 4 drawer chest with original black marble top.
Marble
Villa Garnelo French Empire Style Crotch Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest
By Villa Garnelo Internacional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Villa Garnelo French Empire Style Crotch Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest.
Mahogany
19th century French 4 drawer painted chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Imported from France, this beautiful 19th century painted four drawer chest is the perfect compliment to any style home. The painted grey top and the off white drawers with crackle s...
Wood
Unavailable
H 33 in W 44 in D 21 in
French mahogany 4-drawer commode of the Louis Philippe period, c. 1860
Located in Norwalk, CT
French mahogany 4-drawer commode of the Louis Philippe period, c. 1860, cock bead moldings to the sides, and a dark gray veined marble top.
Marble
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 50.4 in D 20.08 in
Carved Walnut Rococo / Louis XV Style 4-Drawer Commode, 20th Century
Located in L'Etang, FR
Amazing 4-drawer commode / chest of drawers. In carved walnut wood. Rococo / Louis XV style. 20th century. In excellent condition.
Brass
French 4-Drawer Chest / Dresser
Located in Pomona, CA
A nice quality French or Italian chest of drawers in a dark mahogany finish. Carved around the keyholes. Oak lined drawers (4). Dowel-peg construction.
Wood
Empire Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 2-tone Empire Barrel faced Mahogany Empire Chest with four drawers and brass tone round pulls hardware. Suitable as a stand-alone chest or as a bedside chest. Each drawer i...
Mahogany
19th Century Pine 4 Drawer Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful 4 drawer pine chest with lovely carved feet and brass pulls
Pine
Sold
H 35 in W 18 in D 38 in
Accents Beyond Distressed French Country 4-Drawer Entry Hall Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
"A naturally distressed dresser by Accents & Beyond. Made from birch and finished in black with a rubbed finish. Features trimmed side paneling, locks and a key. Made in North Caroli...
Birch
Antique 4 drawer Marble Topped Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French Louis XV style four drawer chest of drawers has been made from European Oak. There is an original marble top over a conforming case resting upon 2 scrolled front...
Marble
A French Walnut 4 Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French provincial walnut commode, the shaped top above 2 short and 2 long drawers flanked by reeded corner columns all on turned tapered legs.
Walnut
Art Deco French Beveled Four Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous french Deco 4 drawer chest with scallop bevel edges, metal and mirror pulls on a maple base
Mirror, Wood
Gorgeous 19th Century Cherry 4-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous cherry antique chest of drawers having a shaped top with bevelled and banded edge over four front drawers which have shaped carved raised panels and lovely hand cast pulls a...
Cherry
Parchment Covered 4 Drawer Chest in the Jean Michel Frank Style
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful parchment covered chest with 4 drawers and brass pulls on tapered legs....Jean Michel Frank style
Brass
French Louis XV Provincial 4-Drawer Walnut Comode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the slightly serpentine top above a conforming case , the sides also slightly inwardly curved and triple banded, having two smaller drawers over two larger drawers, all having quatre...
Bronze
Sold
H 35 in W 26 in D 24 in
Pair of French XIX Louis XVI 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers With Inlay and Marble Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Here we have a beautiful pair of French 19th Century 4 drawer chests of drawers or nightstands made from walnut The front and sides has very decorative carved rosewood inlay.
Marble, Bronze
Phenomenal Petite Ebonized French Louis XVI 4 Drawer Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Truly amazing this petite antique French Louis XVI 4 drawer commode steals the show with its stunning finish, polished brasses, and original marble top.
Brass
Petite Ebonized Vintage French Louis XVI 4 Drawer Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Sleek, sultry and spectacular all identify this charming ebonized French Louis XVI commode. Gracious living abounds when folks in the know utilize stylish as well as functional furni...
Mahogany
An Early 19th Century French Elmwood 4 Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
having four drawers
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 42.5 in D 17.25 in
A French Restauration Period 4-Drawer Figured Walnut Shallow Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded edges above a conforming case of figured and matched walnut veneer housing one drawer without pulls and three drawers below it with original bra...
Brass
A French Empire Period Walnut and Bronze Mounted 4-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top above a hidden drawer above three drawers flanked by brass mounted columns and raised on elongated columnar feet
Walnut
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H 37.25 in W 51.25 in D 25.5 in
French Empire Period Walnut 4-Drawer Marble-Top Commode, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a white and grey veined rectangular top above a conforming case in walnut veneer, the unmarked upper drawer with hand hold pulls underneath above three large drawers flanked b...
Walnut
18th Century Painted French Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Painted French Empire Period 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue is a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. The commode features a stunning pale blue / ...
Wood
Art Deco Demi-Lune 4 Drawer Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Demi-Lune 4 Drawer Commode w/ Burl Woods and Original Handles
Chic Louis XVI period 4 drawer commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Louis XVI period 4 drawer commode
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H 38 in W 47.5 in D 23.75 in
French Louis Philippe Period Shaped Light Walnut 4 Drawer Commode, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with an upwardly angled molded edge atop a conforming case housing 4 drawers, the top hidden, blanked by shaped pilasters, the case raised on interestingly s...
Walnut
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H 35.5 in W 39 in D 16 in
A French Late Neoclassical, 2nd Quarter 19th Cen. Fruitwood 4-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a simple rectangular top above a conforming case with paneled sides and two rectangular supports at front and rear continuing for the length of the case, the four drawers havi...
Brass
A Bold Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular framed top above a conforming case housing one secret drawer above three lower drawers, the front supports having a curved upper section with carved medallions, resti...
Walnut
French Art Deco Period Walnut and Marble Top 4-Drawer commode, ca. 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped marble top with rounded and extended corners atop a conforming case with solid walnut tapering hexagonal corner posts, covered in alternating patchwork veneers
Marble
1940s John Stuart Large 4 Drawer Commodes with Gilt Brass Handles
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large 1940s John Stuart Inc. 4 Drawer mahogany commodes with gilt brass handles, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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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