$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 46.25 in D 20 in
French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Louis XV style commode embodies the charm and craftsmanship of classic French
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Marble-Top Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI marble top walnut commode was hand-crafted in the neoclassical style and
Marble, Bronze
Commodes Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your
Gold Leaf
$1,005
H 14.18 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in
Hand-Painted Miniature Commode with Brass Handles, French Provincial
Located in Greding, DE
Miniature commode with three drawers, fluted pilasters, and compressed bun feet. The drawers
Brass
$17,500
H 33 in W 42 in D 20.75 in
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Provincial French Country Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Antique Provincial French Chest with good size and fine traditional form. Oak construction on
Brass
Pair of French Inlaid Commodes Marble Tops
Located in Toledo, OH
A pair of mid 20th century French Louis XV style Bombay commodes. Walnut and tulipwood construction
Walnut
$15,800
H 35 in W 48.5 in D 22.25 in
French Mahogany, Fruitwood and Brocatelle D' Espagne Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 18th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Fruitwood and Brocatelle D'espagne
Marble
French Louis XV Style Teal Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style serpentine commode that contrasts a smooth, scalloped gray painted faux
Wood
$4,225Sale Price|35% Off
H 36 in W 52 in D 22.5 in
Louis XVI 19th Century Marble-Top Chest of Drawers or Commode, Mahogany
Located in Houston, TX
Finely made marble top French cabinet with white marble top. Bronze doré accents and bead work
Wood
$2,390
H 33.08 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Commode, Cherrywood, Bronze Accents
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This petite French Louis XVI-style cherrywood commode has a charmingly rustic feel. Raised on four
Bronze
Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved wood raised commode from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
Wood
A Shapely French Bombé Commode w/Nice Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bombé style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. This vintage commode
Wood
$4,950
H 33.5 in W 39 in D 19.75 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Medallion Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
style commode, crafted in France circa 1860. Raised on tapered and fluted legs, the chest features a
Oak
$2,200
H 36 in W 45.25 in D 19.25 in
Louis XVI, Commode, Bronze, Parquetry, Faux Marble, France, 20th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI, Commode or Chest of Drawers, Bronze, Parquetry, Faux Marble, France, 20th c. A Louis
Bronze
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial Louis XV mahogany chest of drawers with bombe shape and 3 full drawers below a
Bronze
Ebonized French Marble Top Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
sophistication makes the Ebonized French Marble Top Chest a timeless addition to any home bedroom decor
Stone
French Louis XVI Style Commode, Natural 52"
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Louis XVI Style Commode, made with chestnut in a natural stripped finish that marries
Wood
Late 19th Century French Single Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century single chest of drawers with a banded top which has a beveled and carved
Oak
Neoclassical Period French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved wood commode with marble top and brass trim, from the early 19th
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Walnut Glass Top Commode
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th century French antique walnut glass top commode. The glass cabinet has a single glass shelf to
Walnut
French Art Deco Lacquered Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine French period Art Deco black lacquered mahogany shaped front chest. Circa 1920. A favorite of
Wood
French Louis XV Style Cream Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style serpentine commode that contrasts a smooth, scalloped beige faux marble top
Wood
$6,720
H 33.5 in W 50.75 in D 25 in
Three-Drawer French Commode w/ Beautiful Veneers & Inlay, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wood chest of three drawers, with beautiful veneers and inlay, from the 18th century. This
Metal
French 18th century Chest of Drawers
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite small Louis XV Chest of Drawers is a true standout piece, boasting a captivating
Marble
$2,796Sale Price|30% Off
H 36.5 in W 50.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Empire Style Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Commode With Marble Top. Constructed with burled veneer
Marble, Brass
$15,000
H 35 in W 60 in D 22 in
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Bronze, Ebonized Commode, France, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Bronze, Ebonized Commode, France, 1930s A Hollywood Regency
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Commode blends elegance with classic, timeless
Carrara Marble, Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut Bordelaise commode. The striking exaggerated
Walnut
18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Directoire or Late Louis XVI Commode or Chest of Drawers. Satinwood panels and drawer
Marble, Bronze
Stunning French Parquetry Veneered Three Drawer Commode
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing early -20th century French walnut parquetry veneered
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bombe Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A gorgeous, exquisitely crafted antique Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commode ornamented with
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$6,300
H 34 in W 44 in D 21 in
Neoclassical Commode w/Beautiful Wood Grain & Neoclassic Hardware from France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassic carved-wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France
Metal
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV walnut commode with serpentine top, moulded edges, paneled sides and four carved sliding
Bronze
French Pine Commode with Turned Legs and Forged Handles
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Robust in presence yet restrained in ornament, this French pine commode from the 1940s is a study
Pine
F. Schmit, Louis XVI style Commode, France, circa 1880
By Frédéric Schmit
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI style commode opening with three doors topped with drawers decorated with rich
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble will make an elegant addition to any
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble will make an elegant addition to any
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Louis XVI Commode, Hand-Carved Wood, France, 1860
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Très belle commode Louis XVI finement sculptée de guirlandes de feuilles de vigne sur les tiroirs
Wood
French 19th C. Serpentine Commode, Blue Finish w/Gold Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French shapely serpentine painted wood commode of three drawers from the 19th century. This
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode De Chateau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut 'Commode de Chateau
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Regence Walnut Gilt Bronze Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
mounts. The whole finely carved with cartouches. Commodes, as chests-of-drawers were known in France
Bronze
$896Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 28.5 in D 19 in
Pale Blue French Provincial Commode, Hardwood & Brass, 20th Century
Located in Malibu, CA
Pale blue French provincial commode/ nightstand with built-in tray & two spacious drawers. Well
Brass
Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th century French Kingwood and marble top commodes of exceptional quality, having the
Kingwood
19th C. French Walnut Commode with Clean Lines & Elaborate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French cleanly-designed, rich walnut wood, chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique
Brass
19th Century French Commode, Flamed Mahogany, Black Marble Top
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful commode is made of flamed mahogany and it has its original black marble top.
Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble represents expert craftsmanship at
Carrara Marble, Brass
Fine Traditional Antique Serpentine French Country Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Traditional Antique Three Drawer French Chest with good size and great presentation
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Inlay Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An extraordinary French mahogany commode from the 18th century, Louis XVI Period, decorated with an
Marble, Brass
Antique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870. We offer a second identical chest of drawers. Very
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble combines the stately, tailored
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine and impressive French Regence style faux tortoise shell ormolu-mounted commode with marble top
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Mahogany Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) mahogany and gilt bronze trimmed chest with 3 drawers having ring
Marble, Ormolu
French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top
Wood
$5,040
H 34.75 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
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
Brass
18th C. French Louis XV Carved & Painted Wood Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved and painted wood serpentine commode from the 18th century. This antique
Wood
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 53 in D 25.5 in
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo period commode from Provence. Walnut. Serpentine front; two drawers
Walnut
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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