$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered Copper
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth White Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered Brass
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Metal, Sheet Metal
$6,895
H 40.5 in W 51.25 in D 24.25 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Pomona, CA
An Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Dresser An Empire Chest of Drawers from the period (1820
Marble
$5,200
H 34.5 in W 47.5 in D 24 in
Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found in the South of France, this exquisite burled walnut commode from the early 19th century
Marble, Bronze
$2,104
H 32.49 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in
French Louis XVI Style Black Wood Commode Chest of Drawers circa 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style. Wood and brass. This chest of drawers has
Brass
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French bleached and painted walnut commode. 1890. Internal reference: C Code
Walnut
$5,995
H 36 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
Antique 18thC French Louis XV Ormolu Inlaid Kingwood Marble Commode Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 18th century French Louis XV Kingwood and parquetry inlaid commode, with ormolu
Marble, Ormolu
1920s French Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s French commode, mahogany, bird’s-eye and maple. Dimensions: 37.5"H x 94"W x 20"D.
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
$6,895
H 36.75 in W 51.13 in D 22.88 in
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
$3,800
H 35.5 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
French Louis XV Carved Oak Provincial Country Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant, one-of-a-kind French country commode or chest of drawers, with a highly carved serpentine
Oak
$2,400 / item
H 37 in W 55 in D 22 in
French Marble Top Louis XV Style Carved Circassian Walnut Buffet Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Marble Top Louis XV Style Carved Circassian Walnut Buffet Chest Commode Dimensions : 55
Walnut
$7,895
H 39 in W 47.75 in D 23.13 in
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
$3,800
H 36 in W 44 in D 21 in
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Located in Long Branch, NJ
Fine Quality 19th Century French Bombe Bronze Mounted Louis XV Chest Commode Dimensions : 44" Wide
Rosewood
$3,200
H 37.75 in W 49.75 in D 20.75 in
French 19th C. Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Carrera Marble Top Chest / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This Louis Philippe commode is a classic 19th-century style chest of drawers known for its simple
Carrara Marble
$5,500
H 39.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut
Marble
$14,500 / set
H 50 in W 31 in D 24 in
Pair Large Midcentury French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Large Mid-Century French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s A large and
Metal
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 49 in D 23.5 in
18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was considered a luxury
Marble, Bronze
$4,150
H 37.75 in W 50 in D 25.75 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This Louis XV commode embodies the graceful curves and ornate detailing characteristic of the mid
Bronze
Painted French Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted French oak commode. 1860. Reference: 8281 Dimensions 43.5 inches (110 cms) Wide 20
Oak
$3,400
H 34 in W 54 in D 24 in
Luxurious Nancy Corzine Solid Mahogany French Style Chest of Drawers Commode
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A superbly made solid mahogany commode in the French style having 4 roomy drawers, antiqued brass
Brass
$5,598
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 18.9 in
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Bronze and Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs and long feet finished with golden
Brass, Bronze
$4,980
H 36.5 in W 43.5 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that
Marble, Bronze
$15,000
H 36 in W 47 in D 21.5 in
Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV Bombe commode dates back to the 19th century and features elaborately
Marble, Bronze
$5,500
H 39 in W 42 in D 19 in
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in cherry. The entire case is
Marble
$2,900
H 28.25 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century French Charles X Style Burl Elm Three-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1950, this elegant Charles X style chest showcases the dramatic beauty of
Elm, Burl
$4,950
H 37.75 in W 46 in D 19.75 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode Chest with White Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French commode was crafted during the Louis Philippe period, circa 1860. The
Marble
French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers - Antique with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous French Empire antique chest of drawers or commode - Very elegant piece perfect for a
Marble
French Regency Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Regency doré bronze ormolu and kingwood marquetry commode with marble top.
Marble
$4,950
H 39.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in walnut The entire case is
Belgian Black Marble
$5,900
H 38.5 in W 51.5 in D 26 in
Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest
Walnut
$6,500
H 36.5 in W 51 in D 25 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality early 19th century antique French Empire mahogany marble top commode, with Neo
Marble, Ormolu
French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French painted serpentine front commode, 1780. Dimensions: 50 inches (127
Wood
$2,795
H 33 in W 42 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA
Brass
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French painted 3dr commode, 1820. Dimensions: 53 inches (135 cms) wide 21.5
Oak
$3,900
H 33 in W 49 in D 25 in
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Poitou region of France, circa 1800. Built
Bronze
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century painted French 5-drawer commode, 1760 Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cms) wide 22
Walnut
$2,750
H 37.25 in W 50.75 in D 23.5 in
1920's French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Satinwood Inlaid Chest Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Satinwood Inlaid Chest Dresser Commode Dimensions : 50.75
Marble
$4,800
H 39.5 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
Hollywood Regency Style Commode, Chest, or High Board, Louis XVI, Bronze, French
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Style Commode, Chest, or High Board, Louis XVI, Bronze, French. 19th Century
Bronze
$4,800
H 35.5 in W 51 in D 24 in
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional commode
Marble, Bronze
$14,995
H 35 in W 50.5 in D 25 in
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original
Marble, Brass
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawer in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Metal, Sheet Metal
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.12 in W 37.41 in D 19.1 in
1830s French Empire Walnut Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
1830s French Empire walnut chest with four drawers and gilded edges Beautiful wooden root.
Bronze
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 34.25 in D 17.75 in
Louis XV Style Country French Commode Chest of Drawers Server Cabinet Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Louis XV style Country French commode chest of drawers is a fine example of traditional
Walnut
$3,950
H 34.5 in W 49.5 in D 26 in
18th Century Provincial Walnut Three Drawer Commode or Chest, French or Canadian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine provincial walnut three drawer commode with shaped top and conforming case, scrolled brass
Bronze
$2,995
H 30.75 in W 37.75 in D 16 in
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers France, Early 20th century Painted
Marble, Bronze
$2,195
H 31.75 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of
Bronze
$5,300
H 35.5 in W 52.5 in D 22.25 in
Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Early French 1920s hand-painted two-drawer commode with Marble Top. The drawers have brass pulls
Marble, Brass
$2,245
H 32 in W 50.5 in D 20.5 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Commode or Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or dresser chest By John Widdicomb USA
Brass
French, Painted Bombe' Commode
Located in Arundel, GB
A painted French commode. In a Bombe' form with distressed original Teal paint finish. Comprising 3
Cherry
$4,600
H 35.75 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Carved Walnut Demilune Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite Classic French elegance into your home with this Louis XVI style fruitwood bombe chest of
Marble, Brass
$3,980
H 36 in W 49 in D 21 in
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak was hand-crafted from
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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