French Louis XV Style Walnut Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
A very attractive French Louis XV style walnut bedside chest, having a shaped and moulded top above three useful drawers. Each drawer is decorated with elegant carved scrollwork and ...
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire walnut commode with Belgian black marble top. Circa 1850. This is a handsome piece that is perfect for any space.
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombé Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
An exceptional early 19th-century French carved and inlaid kingwood Louis XV-style three-drawer bombé commode with finely detailed cast bronze ormolu mounts and a beautifully figured...
Kingwood
Antique French Provincial Commodes, Handcrafted Pine, Circa 1830, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of Provencal chests of drawers or commodes made of hand crafted Pinewood with bowed fronts and an ecru color aged patina, in good condition.
Metal
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
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Early French Commode With Bronze Accents
Located in Augusta, GA
Early French commode Made in the 1700s Made of walnut wood with bronze ormolu Fine craftsmanship Beautiful details
Walnut
$8,750Sale Price|30% Off
French Regence commode, 18th c. Signed Roussel
Located in Houston, TX
This cabinet is made of very fine kingwood and rosewood veneers And inlaid in marquetry patterns. It is signed Roussel which was A French ebeniste in the 18 th century. It exhibits f...
Marble
18th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser With Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-made in France in the late 1700s using mahogany and grey marble.
Mahogany
18th Century Vintage French Commode Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This magnificent piece of history, a French Louis XV-period (18th century) commode chair, meticulously crafted from high-quality beechwood with brass tack-bound leather over back pad...
Brass
Small French 18th Century Chest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th century Regence period bombe fronted commode. Marble topped, ormolu-mounted, the drawer fronts having quartered veneers and crossbanded, raised on out swept legs,...
Marble
Early Walnut Three Drawer Commode From France, Circa 1850
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Walnut Three Drawer Commode From France, Circa 1850. Unusual model with claw feet. Very nice original patina and use.
Walnut
French Period Neoclassical Marble Top Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period five-drawer, carved-wood chest with marble top from the early 19th century.
Marble
19th Century French Maison Krieger Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French signed Maison Krieger Louis XVI commode. Original marble top with the finest quality gilt bronze details.
Bronze
19th Century French Burled Wood Commode with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant 19th century French three-drawer commode, dresser or chest of drawers featuring a richly figured burled wood front, beautifully veined gray marble top and distinctive brass l...
Marble
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Commode
Located in GB
A fantastic quality 19th Century Empire mahogany and ormolu commode with marble top. This commode has three functioning, deep drawers with lovely gilded plaques.
Marble, Ormolu
French 18th Century Walnut Louis XV Period Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
An 18th-century French Louis XV period serpentine-front fruitwood commode chest of three drawers, standing on elegantly carved feet.
Brass
19th c. French Directoire’ Mahogany Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th century French Directoire mahogany chest, which is a stylish and classic piece of furniture for any home. With its elegant design and rich mahogany finish, this...
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French transitional (taking style elements from both Louis XV & Louis XVI) commode, circa 1870–1890. The shaped marble top rests above three short drawers and three long drawers, a...
Marble, Bronze
French Commode w/Nice Hardware & Carved Accent Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached oak commode from the 19th century.
Oak
Reconstruction Chest of Drawers, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Carved Oak Commode with Gridded Drawer Fronts and Stone Top, France, 1940s. In the manner of Charles Dudouyt, this three drawer commode is built in solid oak and crowned by an inset...
Limestone, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
This French commode or chest is the perfect size for an entrance hall, living room or bedroom.
Marble
Country French 18th Century Walnut Three-Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant Country French 18th century walnut three-drawer commode. The chest is raised by fine scrolled legs with carved hoof feet.
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style White Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful and very original early 19th Century French Louis XV style oak commode. With three large drawers and superb serpentine front. White paint is very old, if not original and...
Pine, Paint
Antique French Commode in Walnut Early 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Commode / Chest of Drawers in Walnut Early 19th Century A rare and striking walnut commode from Eastern France featuring a small bank of drawers to the top surface.
Bronze
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Bombay Commode, Hand-Carved
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century, French provincial walnut 3-drawer bombay commode with cabriole legs and escargot feet, intricately hand carved apron and shaped top. Gorgeous patina. Carved and paneled...
Walnut
19th c. French Louis XVI Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c. French Louis XVI Painted Commode. This makes a timeless statement. 32.5h x 36w x 20.5d
Wood
Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A solid wood chest, France, 19th century. The rectangular form with a hinged lid and iron lock plate, raised on thick plank supports. The construction is heavy and architectural, wi...
Wood
Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior design with this exquisite Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode, a true testament to timeless elegance and master craftsmanship. This stunning...
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Solid Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant French 19th-century Louis Philippe solid walnut commode, featuring a restrained and beautifully proportioned architectural form with three large graduated drawers.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Marble Topped Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French marble topped small commodes or large pair of bedside cabinets. With original marble tops and ormolu mounts and ;working locks and keys. Circa 1880.
Marble
Early 19th Century French Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode, Antique
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is a beautiful Burl of walnut with inlay around the drawers French Restauration Period Commode. It has a grey Saint-Anne marble top.
Walnut, Burl
French Miniature Bombé Commode in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th-century miniature bombé commode, shaped with the same sweeping curves and sculpted presence found on full-scale Louis XV provincial furniture. The case is built in waln...
Brass
19th Century French Painted Blue and White Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative French blue and white painted commode with old Carrara marble tops. Makes a beautiful statement and adds a lot of character. So pretty!!
Wood
French 19th Century Painted Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French painted commode with Neoclassical infulence, straight lines, updated paint but retain Gilt bronze mounts. Paneled four drawer fronts and side panels. Shaped top w...
Bronze
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional late 19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany commode or chest of drawers featuring a drop front secretaire.
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished
Located in Highwood, IL
The finish of this antique French chest lion paw foot commode is an old fashion French Polish and although we cleaned the brasses, we were careful not to make them look too new.
Mahogany
Regence Parquetry French Commode, Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Regence style commode or chest of drawers, marble-top, 19th century.
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Solid Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
The lightened finish gives this antique chest a particularly fresh, contemporary appearance while retaining its authentic French character.
Bronze
19th Century French Chest Bath Vanity
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century French chest of drawers with ornate brass pulls feels fresh and functional again with addition of Turkish Carrera matte top with undermount sink, and 10" backsplash...
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Bordelaise Bombé Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
This exquisite 18th-century French Louis XV commode, or chest of drawers, hails from the Bordeaux region and is crafted from solid mahogany.
Marble, Brass
Early 18th Century French Regence Commode in Fruitwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Commode in Fruitwood with Carved Apron, Scroll Feet, & 2 Drawers.
Fruitwood
19th Century Louis XVI French Carved Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Louis XVI French Carved Painted Commode is a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication. The commode features intricate carvings and a paint...
Wood
French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This marble-topped fruitwood commode from France is a more recent (1900s) interpretation of a Louis XVI original, such a distinct style that brings regal refinement to any interior f...
Brass
18th Century Walnut Wood Commode from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in walnut wood during the 1700s, this lovely commode hails from Bordeaux, France. The top has a subtle arbalete curve with quarter-round molding, while the sides have a m...
Metal, Bronze
French Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1780
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Louis XVI Commode is made of fruitwood with a Saint-Anne marble top.
Marble
18th Century Louis XVI French Commode, Painted Walnut, Serpentine
Located in Arundel, GB
A Serpentine fronted French, painted walnut commode. Comprising 2 short drawers over 2 long drawers which following the serpentine form and featuring incised serpentine detail and mo...
Walnut
$10,749Sale Price|20% Off
Late 18th century French gilt bronze mounted commode
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 18th century French gilt-bronze-mounted walnut bombe shaped commode. With a moulded Spanish brocatello marble top above a pair of quarter-veneered doors, opening to reveal two s...
Wood
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in København, København
Small chic French Art Deco chest of drawers with 3 drawers and a white opal glass shelf inserted in the oak wood.
Glass, Oak
Antique French Marble Top Side Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French marble top side chest, dating from around the 1950’s.
Marble
French Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Louis XVI style oak and brass commode with with marble. A French Louis XVI commode with a marble top is one of the most iconic pieces of late‑19th‑century ne...
Marble
$4,959Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XV style commode sauteuse constructed of painted wood having a serpentine top over two drawers, circa 1920s.
Wood
18th Century Liégeois Country French Louis XVI Stripped Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century Liégeois commode that brings neoclassical refinement to the warmth and utility of Country French furniture.
Brass
Mid 18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode with Original Grey Marble Top of Small Proportions. This two drawer, walnut commode was conceived in the late rococo manner by a p...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Commode with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning mahogany Louis Phillipe style commode with marble top was crafted in France around the turn of the century. Four keyed book-matched drawers provide ample storage space ...
Marble
$6,079Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood French Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Louis XV style tulipwood french commode. Real marble top and bronze fittings. shadowed precious woods, veneered.
Marble, Bronze
Large French Commode Sycamore with Brass Handles, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This large 1950s commode chest of drawers would impart a cosy, glowing mood to any space.
Brass
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 original marble cabinet liner. Finished on all sides so it can float away from a wall...
Marble
Country French Louis XV Walnut Commode, Hand-Carved, Mid-1900s, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Charming Country French Louis XV styling gives this walnut commode a graceful, well-defined silhouette that immediately draws the eye. Each drawer is shaped in a serpentine form ref...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Marble Top — Elegant French commode crafted in rich mahogany, featuring three paneled drawers, brass hardware and decorative gilt-...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely late 19 century French chest. The recessed appearance of the drawers with molding around the perimeter gives it a three-dimensional look. The wood drawers glide perf...
Wood
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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