Pair of Art Deco French Commodes with Bronze and Ebonized Trim
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Art Deco French (bedside) commodes in rectangular form with a shaped, molded ebonized trim
Wood
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted and Marble Bedside Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant 19th century French bedside commode, finely crafted and richly adorned with ormolu
Marble, Ormolu
$3,600
Small Bedside Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Small bedside commode. Louis XV style. circa 1860.
Wood
19th Century French Walnut Bedside Commode Cabinet Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walnut bedside table commode / table with original marble top. Walnut veneer over solid oak with
Marble
Baker Furniture French Provincial Serpentine Commodes or Bedside Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional pair of French Louis XV style serpentine commodes, nightstands or chests of drawers
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Burl Walnut and Marble Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco burl walnut bedside commodes with maple trim and grey marble tops (PRICED
Marble
French Oval Bedside Commode – Transition Style Between Louis XV & Louis XVI
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
and antique-inspired interiors, this bedside commode is a true collector's piece. Condition: Restored
Wood
An 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Bedside Commode
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1750 A mid eighteenth century bedside commode with serpentine front, opening with
Marble
Pair of Louis XVI-Style Parquetry Veneer Bedside Table / Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (1st half 20th Century) bedside table / commodes with striped
Bronze
Pair of Henredon Four Centuries Provincial Oak Commode Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Henredon Four Centuries Collection Provincial Style Oak Commodes, Bedside Chests of Drawers
Oak
$1,800 / set
Pair of French Provincial Painted Bedside Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Provincial (20th Cent) white painted square bedside commodes (end tables) with a
Paint
Pair French Louis Bedside Lamp Chests
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice pair of French cream painted Louis XIV bedside lamp chests of drawers, with ormolu
Paint
19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century French marble top chest with canter corners, shaped marble top and French
Marble
Super Pair French Marquetry Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A pair of French tulipwood bedside cabinets, having shaped gallery to the inlaid top above 3 flower
Tulipwood
Pair of Antique French Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French marble top bedside chests. They were made in France and date from
Marble, Ormolu
A French Pair Of Bamboo and Rattan Bedside Drawers
Located in London, GB
A pair of Rattan and bamboo bedside drawers. Bank of 3 on each, Simple pull handles all working and
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair French Bedside Chests Antique Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets. These Cabinets Stand Upon Elegant Shaped Legs. One Cabinet
Oak, Walnut
Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of French marquetry three drawer bedside lamp chest of drawers, with ormolu mounts
Tulipwood
French Louis XV Style Marquetry bedside table with Marble Top
Located in NICE, FR
This two-drawer bedside table or end table is a fine example of French craftsmanship in the Louis
Marble, Bronze
Pair French Nightstands Kidney Bean Bedside Chests Louis XV
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of French Louis XV style kidney-shaped bedside chests decorated with fine floral
Wood
Minton Spidell French Provincial Louis XV Bedside Chest
By Minton-Spidell
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer nightstand or chest
Brass
French Louis XV Style Bedside Tables, 20th Century, Set of 2
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A pair of French Louis XV style bedside tables from the early 20th century. This pair of French
Beech
Pair of Late 18th Century French Inlaid Kingwood Bedside Tables
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of late 18th Century French inlaid kingwood bedside tables. The tops and drawers inlaid with
Kingwood
French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style painted bedside chest from the late 19th century, with serpentine front and
Wood
Pair of French Farmhouse Bedside Tables - Nightstands in Grey and Cream Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of two French chests of drawers - nightstands in Farmhouse style. These commodes have been
Pine
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fruitwood and Green Marble Bombe Bedside Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) fruitwood bombe-shaped bedside commodes / tables
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Maple Veneer 2-Drawer Commodes With Mirror Tops
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s maple veneer bedside table/commodes with 2 drawers and having burnished brass
Brass
$3,035 / set
Pair of Antique Satin Wood Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique satin wood bedside chests. They were made in France, they date from
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century French Riviera Wicker And Rattan Bedside Tables 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of rattan and bamboo bedside tables, Mid-Century Italian design Intact and in good condition.
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,850Sale Price / set|74% Off
Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
By Paul Evans
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chest of drawers with bedside 1970 chid design, elm burl veneer with brass fixtures and mirrors
Brass
20th Century Pair of Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
inlaid marble top bedside chests of exceptional quality. This stunning pair are finely carved, quarter
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV style BurlWood Bombe Commode and Matching Bedside Cabinet Set
Located in Seattle, WA
a bombe-form three-drawer commode and a matching single-door bedside cabinet. Each piece showcases
Burl
Second Half 18th Century France Shaped Planters "Commode" Nevers Manufacture
By Nevers
Located in Puglia, Puglia
18th century. The planters are in the shape of 'commodes', typical French bedside tables, which feature
Majolica
$6,300 / set
Pair of French Provincial Painted Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of French Provincial Painted Nightstands. This French Directoire style provincial bedside
Wood
French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Veneer Bedside Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) tulipwood veneered small bedside table / commode with a
Tulipwood
Unavailable|$1,645
French Bedside Commode/Table
Located in Wilson, NC
This mahogany French bedside commode/table has a fixed marble top and a single drawer with stylized
Marble, Brass
Unavailable|$597 / set
20th Century French Commode with Two Bedside Tables and Dressing Table
Located in Paris, FR
20th French Commode with Two bedside tables and dressing table LACQUERED WOODEN BOARD WITH GOLDEN
Unavailable|$2,000
Pair of Louis XV Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Commodes
Located in Chamblee, GA
These commodes are simply beautiful ! A highly figured marble top sits on a wood case having a
Bronze
Unavailable|$786
Unusual Antique French Inlaid Bronze Bedside Table, Louis XV
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
Here we have a lovely bedside table. Could be used as a plant stand or side table, this has 3
Unavailable|$1,165 / set
French Antique Empire Bedside Cabinets Kingwood Nightstands, 1930
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Wonderful pair of French antique Empire bedside cabinets or nightstands. Handcrafted from kingwood
Unavailable|$4,070
Pair of Continental bedside chests
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of Continental bedside chests This pair of Continental bedside chests with made Circa 1920
Kingwood
Unavailable|$3,380 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut and Burr-Walnut Bedside Chests-of-drawers
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Pair of 19th century French walnut and burr-walnut bedside chests-of-drawers with ebonized detail
Walnut
Unavailable|$2,100 / set
Pair of Bedsides by Andre Sornay, circa 1969
By Andre Sornay
Located in LYON, FR
Pair of bedside tables by Andre Sornay. Front with two lacquered slide doors. Framework in
Beech, Lacquer
Unavailable|$2,000 / set
Pair of Marquetry Bedside Chests or Lamp Tables
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
A very good pair of kingwood bedside chests with marquetry fronts, ormolu mounts and very good
Kingwood
Unavailable|$5,750 / set
Pair French Art Deco Oak and Burl Wood Bedside Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco oak and burl wood trim bedside commodes with small shelf, drawer and large
Oak, Burl
Antique French Walnut Bombe 1920s Commode Bedside Lamp Side Table Music Cabinet
Located in Dorking, Surrey
be used by the sofa, in a hallway, as a bedside table or as a little cabinet to store music sheets
Brass
Antique French Cherry Marquetry Nightstand or Bedside Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Gorgeous handmade rustic antique French bedside commode constructed predominately of cherry wood
Sold|$2,690 / set
Pair of French Painted Bedside Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of late 19th century French painted three drawer bedside commodes. 1890. Code: 8561
Beech
Sold|$2,690 / set
Pair of French Painted Bedside Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of late 19th century French painted three drawer bedside commodes. 1890. Code: 8561
Beech
Sold|$6,600 / set
Pair of French Provincial Brittany Style Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Provincial Brittany style bedside commodes with spindle design and marble-top with
Marble
Pair French Bedside Chests Empire Nightstands Bombe Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French marble topped walnut bedside commodes with ormulo fittings 1890 In the Empire manner
Wood
Sold|$2,400
19th Century Venetian Bedside Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Painted furniture is our favorite. And this little guy is a beautiful piece.
Wood, Paint
Sold|$15,000 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Design Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) oval form small bedside commodes (chevets) with
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style Commodes, Bedside Tables, Nightstands, Stamped France
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XV Style Commodes, Bedside Tables, Bronze Mounts A fine pair of serpentine front
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Small French Chest of Drawers or Bedside Commode of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French small chest of drawers or bedside cabinet of flame mahogany, featuring a shaped top
Brass, Metal
Pair of French Kingwood Marquetry Bombe Commodes Bedside Chests, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous pair of antique Kingwood bombe' commodes with beautiful marquetry decoration
Marble, Ormolu
Baker Furniture French Regency Walnut Commodes or Large Bedside Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency style commodes, bar cabinets, or large bedside chests
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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