Vintage French Empire Marquetry Burl Wood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent vintage French Empire marquetry burl wood chest is a true embodiment of classical
Giltwood, Burl
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Burl Wood Serpentine Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of raised three-drawer side chests from the mid-20th century. These antique commodes
Wood, Burl
Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Five-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
the period. Versatile in scale and presentation, this antique French chest would serve beautifully in
Walnut, Burl
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous 19th century French walnut chest of drawers–eight drawers to be exact-designed as a
Walnut
Walnut And Burl Walnut Chest - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare walnut and burl walnut chest from the first part of the 18th century. Superb work
Walnut
Fabulous 19th Century French Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Fabulous 19th Century French burl walnut 4 drawer chest of drawers with original black marble top
Marble, Ormolu
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious, vintage four drawer French Art Deco dresser, chest of drawers in burl walnut featuring
Nickel
Charles X chest of drawers In elm burl
Located in PARIS, FR
Elm burl chest of drawers from the Charles X period circa 1830, brass lock entries. This beautiful
Elm, Burl
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Elm Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
Marble
Rare Antique French chest of drawers in wood, burl veneer and marble, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chest of drawers / wood, marble, burl veneer / Antique / Baroque / Rococo Very
Marble
$2,500Sale Price / set|26% Off
French 19th Century Bow-Fronted Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with a Marble Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century bow-fronted burl walnut chest of drawers with a marble top and original
Walnut, Burl
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode By Baker Furniture
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Dra
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Small Italian Jewelry Chest Burl Olive Wood French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Italian Jewelry Chest, Burl Olive Wood French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode. Item features
Wood, Burl
Louis Philippe Book Matched Burl Walnut Chest With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers. This elegant antique chest of drawers is crafted
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Bleached Walnut Burl French Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-made in Southern France in the early 1800s using fruitwood and
Walnut
19th Century French Burl Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl walnut commode from France. The top is made from one single board of gorgeously
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France. The
Marble
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl ash commode from France . This is a period Louis Philippe piece, with a fabulous
Marble
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from a gorgeous piece of black
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Burl Commode Chiffonnier Chest of Drawers c. 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers early 20th century Louis XVI style. Four drawers, with elegant
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut & Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers showcases timeless craftsmanship
Belgian Black Marble
Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
transitional time in French history, bridging the ancien regime monarchy of Louis XVI to the Empire of Napoleon
Metal
$6,258 / item
French Burl Demi Lune Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French Burl Demi Lune Dresser, constructed of hardwood and ash burl veneer under a light
Metal
Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Lisse, NL
seen this exotic wood ( burl/burr )with the leopard like dots. This unique chest is practical in size
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Style - Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hasselt, VLI
A small, upright chest of drawers, circa 1950, Art Deco style. The drawer fronts and sides are
Burl
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak and Burl Wood Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode, nightstand, or chest of drawers By Baker
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant French Louis Philippe chest of drawers, mid-19th century, sourced in Paris and crafted
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, tapered legs, brass hardware, inlay mahogany and burl veneers, and thick marble top. Please confirm
Marble, Brass
19th Century Burl Birch Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and has a
Marble
Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers - so-called Commode Mazarine France Walnut, burl wood, etc. First half of
Walnut, Burl
$12,516 / set
Pair of French Burl Demi Lune Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French Burl Demi Lune Dresser, constructed of hardwood and ash burl veneer under a light
Metal
Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking mid-19th-century French Empire chest of drawers, sourced directly from Provence, France
Marble
French 19th Century Elm Wood Console Cabinet w/Burl Wood Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French elm buffet console cabinet, with burl accents, from the 19th century. This antique cabinet
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Charles Cressent
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Louis XV bombe marble-top chest of drawers commode from the 19th century, styled
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Ash with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, with veneers of beautifully patinated
Stone, Marble, Metal
Olive Burl French Louis XV Glass Top Dresser
Located in Lake Worth, FL
SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Classic vintage olive burl light wood
Wood, Glass
19th Century French Louis-Philippe Walnut Five-Drawer Chest with Gray Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic antique French Louis Philippe chest dates to circa 1870 and is crafted in
Marble
19th Century French Empire Commode / Nightstand With Burl Walnut Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
Nightstand hand-made in France in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated with book-matched
Walnut
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
Baker Bombay Commode Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantabulous Burl and Walnut Bombay Commode
Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest or Commode in book matched burl. Walnut top shows very well. 4
Walnut, Burl
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Bleached Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
burled walnut by skilled artisans in Arles, a historic city on the Rhône River in southern France, circa
Walnut
French Louis XV Baroque Style Carved Burl Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Baroque Style Carved Burl Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode Server. Item features 5
Marble
18th Century Two Drawer Rococo Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive late 18th century Italian two drawer serpentine front burl Walnut commode resting
Walnut
$2,338 / set
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
eye catching roche bobois chest of drawers / room divider
By Roche Bobois
Located in Munich, DE
elegant and eyecatching sideboard or chest by famous french company roche bobois. mirrored walnut
Brass
Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker
Brass
Vintage French Empire Marquetry Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Commanding attention with its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design, this vintage French
Brass
$9,783Sale Price|40% Off
Art Deco Amboyna Burl Wood Commode Attr. Maurice Dufrène 1940s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful 1940s Art Deco chest of drawers attributed to Maurice Dufrène imparts a cosy
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode is a luxurious and elegant piece of antique
Marble
Pair of French Provincial Inlaid Bombe Nightstands with Shaped Marble Tops
Located in Pasadena, TX
They feature a shaped rouge/Grey marble top with a molded edge. The case is made of burl walnut
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
French Art Deco Burled Amboyna Commode
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco burled amboyna wood two door commode with bronze trim detailing with diamond design
Brass, Bronze
Maison Forest Style French Empire Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest
By Maison Forest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique French Empire armoire dresser or gentleman's chest In the manner of Maison
Bronze
Thomasville French Louis Philippe Burl Wood Marble Top Dresser Chest
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Empire or Louis Philippe style three-drawer dresser, commode, or chest of
Marble, 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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