Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes Late 19th century antique pair of Louis XV style marble top commodes .Each of the walnut stands have two heavily carved ...
Brass
18th Century Country French Painted Commode with Bronze Pulls & Keyguards
Located in Dallas, TX
Authentic 18th century Country French commode combines the relaxed beauty of a softly painted finish with the warmth of a stripped natural wood top. Three spacious drawers are shaped...
Bronze
18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved solid walnut four drawer commode or chest of drawers. French or possibly Swiss, mid to late 18th century.
Walnut
$38,500
18thc Regence chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th c fine Regence rosewood and mahogany commode. Original marble top
Marble
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.
Metal
Antique French Louis XV Carved Oak Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Antique French Louis XV style carved oak commode with decorative brass hardware, showcasing the warm character and craftsmanship associated with traditional French provincial furnitu...
Brass
French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire period commode, with black and brass accents, from the early 19th century.
Wood
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 and fine ornamentation in chased and gilded bronze of female masks, ibexes and youn...
Marble, Bronze
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
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 with triple asymmetrical shaped, molded cartouches; pierced, carved apron ending in we...
Walnut
French Louis XIV Commode Mazarine, Solid Walnut, Hand-Carved, 1690
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and rare French "Commode Mazarine" in solid walnut. Late 17th century. Louis XIV period. Three drawers, hand-carved. Bronze hardwares. Carved feet in 'Pied de biche',...
Bronze
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI-style commode with a grey marble top. The original stone top has stunning, streaky white veining and offset round corners. It is in good condition with minimal...
Marble
Excellent French Bar Commode/Sideboard in Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent French bar commode/sideboard in Art Deco style Fine wood veneer on solid fir wood. Oval-shaped 4-jib body. Veneered on all sides. Back, sides Drawer front and cover plate ...
Wood
$2,176Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Louis XVI Commode, Hand-Carved Wood, France, 1860
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Elegant French Louis XVI-style carved wood chest of drawers, featuring three generously sized drawers. The drawer fronts are decorated with finely carved fruit, foliage and scrolling...
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in MADRID, ES
Original 18th century French period chest of drawers. Solid walnut with original bronze fittings.
Wood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Painted Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Beautiful French 19th-century Louis Philippe commode featuring a classic restrained form with four spacious drawers, raised on substantial bracket feet. The piece retains its origina...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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.
Bronze
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 good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 110 cm width 83 cm depth 41 cm
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Paris, 1740-1750
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century French Louis XV commode, Paris 1740-1750. Body on four carved feet with gilt bronze fittings. Bombe front and sides with five drawers decorated with prestigious, rocail...
Rosewood
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut commode Bordelaise. The bombée shaped commode is raised on four scrolled cabriole legs below an arbalest shaped...
Walnut
Neoclassical Commode w/Beautiful Wood Grain & Neoclassic Hardware from France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassic carved-wood commode from the 19th century.
Metal
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 design through fine craftsmanship and careful attention to detail. Crafted from e...
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Restoration Burr Walnut Commode with Grey Marble, circa 1830
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French Restoration period commode dating to circa 1830, distinguished by the exceptionally rich figuring of its walnut and burr walnut veneers and its substantial grey mar...
Marble, Bronze
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 impressive marquetry technique that creates movement and definition over the drawe...
Marble, Brass
French Art Deco Walnut Commode with Chrome Panther Relief, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Striking French Art Deco commode dating from the 1930s, combining richly figured walnut veneer, deep black lacquer and a distinctive chromed panther relief. The front is fitted wit...
Chrome
French Empire Style Chiffonnier Commode with Marble, Circa 1910
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French Empire ctyle commode "Chiffonnier".
Marble
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.
Brass
French 19th Century Empire Carrara Marble Top Bleached Mahogany Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
French 19th Century Empire Commode, crafted in bleached mahogany with a beautifully veined Carrara marble top. Featuring three spacious drawers, columnar sides, gilt-bronze mounts, a...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century France Rich Walnut Brown Carved Walnut Petite Commode
Located in High Point, NC
Carved walnut petite commode in Rich Walnut Brown. The rich walnut brown surface highlights ornate ormolu mounts, cabriole legs, marble top, characteristic of France furniture making...
Brass
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.
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern 1960's Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
A handsome French Mid-Century Modern commode crafted in walnut, blending clean 1960s design with the timeless elegance of the Louis Philippe style. Featuring beautifully figured wood...
Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut commode Bordelaise. The bombée shaped commode is raised on four scrolled cabriole legs below an arbalest shaped frieze with scro...
Brass
$2,555Sale Price|30% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
Classic Louis XV French commode of provincial style with two top drawers over two bottom drawers. The drawers are decorated with carved, lozenge shaped decoration and have hardware w...
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Oak Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated oak commode. The five drawer commode is raised by fine square tapered fluted legs above block rosettes and elegant fluted desig...
Oak
$17,500Sale Price|30% Off
Gilt Bronze-Mounted Lacquered Commode, circa 19th Century, France
Located in Girona, Spain
19th century gilt bronze-mounted lacquered commode. 19th century French commode structure made with the drawers of an 18th century lacquered Japanese cabinet. Unique and very rare ...
Wood
French Art Deco Commode by Maurice Dufrêne, Mahogany & Marble, 1930s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco parcel gilt, mahogany & rosewood commode with inset black marble top over a swag carved frieze with 2 long drawers.
Marble, Gold Leaf
French Regence Provinical Bombe Commode, Carved, Paint Decorated, 18th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary 18th Century Provincial French three drawer commode in a later Cream paint with carved decoration in pale Gray. A plank top and recessed shaped sides, three drawers...
Wood
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 its finest! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a tailored archi...
Carrara Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI-style petite commode with a marble top. The ashy grey stone has stunning white veining and a smooth, patinated surface. It is in good condition with only minor...
Marble, 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.
Wood
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 elegance with a luxurious visual appeal creating the ideal choice for the discriminating ...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique chest of drawers, France, around 1885.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - dressing table, France, around 1885. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak dimensions: height 100 cm width 100 cm depth 55 cm
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode Tombeau from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
An excellent example of provincial French Louis XV cabinetmaking, this commode offers both strong decorative presence and practical storage for a bedroom, entryway, or living room.
Bronze
Neoclassical French Louis XVI commode mahogany with gilt bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
This commode is finely made from the best mahogany with well cast gilt bronze Mounts that enhance the exquisite shape of this commode. The sides are gracefully Curved to further enh...
Marble
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Walnut Floral French Louis XV Style Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style commode dresser is a remarkable example of fine European craftsmanship, blending elegance, artistry, and functionality. Crafted from rich walnut,...
Walnut
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 century.
Brass
French Antique carved oak chest of drawers
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Chest of Drawers / Oak / Rustic / Antique French oak chest of drawers with two small and three large drawers having a carved apron at the base and short cabriole leg...
Oak
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Painted Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
A charming 19th-century French Louis Philippe commode, crafted in walnut with a distressed painted finish and a dark marble top. It features four spacious drawers with original-style...
Marble, Bronze
French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with brass hardware and original marble top, from the 19th century.
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Showcasing stunning flame mahogany veneers with exceptional bookmatched grain, this 19th-century French Louis Philippe commode is a timeless example of elegant craftsmanship. The pie...
Marble, Bronze
Fantastic Pair of French Marble Top Walnut French Commodes or Dressers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XV style marble top commodes embodies timeless craftsmanship and refined European design.
Marble
French 19th Century Transitional Style Mahogany and Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century transitional st. mahogany, ormolu, and Sarrancolin marble commode.
Marble, Ormolu
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 18th century Regence period kingwood commode stamped JME, 'Lardin'.
Ormolu
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Late 18th Century French Country Walnut Commode with Bronze Hardware
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite late 18th century French Country walnut commode showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of provincial furniture from the Louis XV period. Made from rich, han...
Walnut
Antique chest of drawers, circa 1870, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 110 cm width 83 cm depth 41 cm
Brass
Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and spectacular, late 19th century chest of drawers. This beautiful Empire style commode has obviously been used, but the condition is good to excellent. It has a beautifu war...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Commode by G. Durand
By Durand
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic quality French 19th century Louis XV parquetry and gilt bronze marble top commode stamped Durand.
Kingwood
French Louis XV Provincial Cherrywood Commode, Marble Top, Circa 1750
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV Provincial cherrywood commode having 3 shaped front drawers supporting a slightly bowed front marble top resting on carving cabriole legs
Wood
French Neoclassical 19th C. Painted Commode w/Brass Accents- Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
Note that there is a piece of trim missing on one back leg (at wall side, so it does not impact the look of the piece). This 19th century French Neoclassical style commode, at just 3...
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Walnut Regence Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century French Walnut Regence Three-Drawer Commode with Bronze Mountings. Key included. From the Estate of Hal Wallis.
Bronze
Early Pine Shop Commode From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Pine Shop Commode From France, Circa 1940. Solid pine construction with original brass drawer hardware. Great original patina and use.
Pine
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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