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, late 20th century Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
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" Wide X 23.5" Deep X 37.25" Tall This gorgeous marble top commode was made in the...
Marble
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique French Louis XV style marble top commode chest of drawers is a refined example of 19th-century craftsmanship, showcasing exquisite marquetry and ormolu-mounted detailing.
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode / Chest Bronze Accent with Marble Top 18th Cen
Located in Round Top, TX
Elevate your living space with this exquisite French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode / Chest, adorned with stunning bronze accents and a luxurious marble top.
Bronze
Fine 18th Century French Carved Walnut Louis XV Commode Dresser or Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant exquisitely handmade carved walnut French commode from the 18th century featuring a carved ripple front with shell pulls that are part of the body. The intricately carved b...
Brass
French Louis XV style Demi lune commode chest with cream marble top
Located in Houston, TX
The shape of this fine cabinet exhibits graceful curved sides and the Extremely fine burr walnut makes it exceptionally desirable. It has a marble With hues of cream and has copper ...
Walnut
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Louis XIV style Commode is nicely carved in the wood with beautiful thick iron handles. It is walnut wood and has been refinished.
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Bordelaise Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV commode, or chest of drawers, from the Bordeaux region made of solid cherry wood with blue painted finish.
Brass
18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Three drawer commode with pretty detailing to the drawers. A rich ox blood finish. Robust piece, standing on elegant feet and with contoured top and front.
Wood
French Louis XV Style Cherry Wood Commode Semainier Chest of Drawers c. 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style.
Brass
19th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 19th-century French commode, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of classic French design. This substantial piece features three spacious drawers, each framed with ...
Oak
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French paint decorated Directoire style petite commode jewelry chest by Lewis Mittman beautifully captures the elegance of neoclassical design.
Wood
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
We encourage our customers to please request a sample or a full sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Semainier Commodes and chests o...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful commode is made of flamed walnut with amazing hardware. It is a French regency style.
Walnut
1830s French Empire Mahogany Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
1830s French Empire mahogany chest with four drawers and gilded edges Beautiful wooden root.
Bronze
$4,192
French Bow Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century French painted three drawer bow front beech commode with a faux marble top. 1840. Code: 8932 Dimensions: W: 46.5" (118.1 cm) H: 27" (68.6 cm) D: 22" (55.9 cm)
Beech
$5,900
French Empire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire flame mahogany commode with Carrara marble. This commode is the epitome of early 19th-century grandeur, blending rich materials with architectural symmetry...
Carrara Marble
$1,096
French Art Deco Commode
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Commode This stunning French Art Deco commode, a masterpiece from the 1930s that seamlessly blends functionality with timeless elegance.
Bubinga
$1,681Sale Price|20% Off
French Commode or Patinated Red Chest of Drawers Spanish Style, 20th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French elm chest of drawers from the 1960 years.
Iron
20th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French Commode dating to the early 20th Century. With later paint and signs of significant restoration throughout. Circa 1900.
Wood
19th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French commode with old handles in later paint. Circa 1860.
Wood
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 35 1/2in D: 22in This Antique Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode, Chest of Drawers In the Manner of Maison Jansen is a nice example of high quality furni...
Brass
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century French painted three drawer oak commode with oversized brass handles. 1820. Code: 8684 Dimensions: W: 49.5" (125.7 cm) H: 34" (86.4 cm) D: 24.5" (62.2 cm)
Oak
French Directoire Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French Directore style commode with three short over two long recessed panel drawers. The center drawer with a working key pull lock, others with drop pull hardware. The sides with r...
Brass
French commode 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly large chest of drawers / dresser. Original from France, 18th century. Presumably elm wood. Beautiful color and patina. Has 3 spacious deep drawers. Has undergone severa...
Elm
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest.
Marble
18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century French commode. A fine quality Louis XV period walnut commode of most attractive colour. Of bombe form consisting of three short drawers over two long drawers with a s...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bow Front Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Louis XVI style walnut commode or chest of drawers features a bow front and fluted corners.
Bronze
French 19th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This elegant Louis XVI Commode is made of blond flamed mahogany with brass around the drawers and the sides. There are brass covers on the feet as well. The top is covered of a grey ...
Marble, Brass
1950s French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Chest / Commode By Jacques Bodart
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s French style Louis XV chest by Jacques Bodart. It has hand painted chinoiserie scenes and faux marble top on a background of gilt and salmon / apricot tones. I love ...
Paint, Walnut
Painted Louis XV Commode, Hand-Made Oak Chest of Drawers, France, Early 1800s
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XV commode hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak.
Oak
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th Century This is a SUPERB example of an antique French walnut bombe style chest of ...
Walnut
20th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 20th-century French commode embodies the Louis XV style, showcasing the elegance of traditional craftsmanship combined with functional design. Constructed from oak wood...
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Buffet Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Demilune Commode Buffet Chest.
Bronze
Circa 1740s French Commode
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful commode from France Circa 1740s with bronze fittings. Commode has five drawers including a hidden drawer in the middle on top. The drawers are beautifully lined and trimm...
Bronze
French 18th century commode
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly large walnut chest of drawers / dresser. Louis XV France / 18th century. With large gilt bronze fittings. With curved front. Beautiful patina and color. In very good con...
Walnut
$4,770 / item
French Provincial Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large French Provincial Painted Commode. This French Directoire style provincial commode has an antiqued hand-painted finish with a rectangular molded top above three long paneled dr...
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Walnut Bombe Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Walnut Bombe Commode Chest Dresser.
Walnut
19th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French commode is a stunning example of the Louis XV style, featuring a graceful serpentine front and sides crafted from solid oak. The commode's elegant curves, in...
Oak
$2,380Sale Price|30% Off
French Bombe Shaped Commode/Chest with Hand Painted Floral Design, Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
The painting on this lovely piece makes it exceptional as the combination Of colors is unique. The marble top is a blush pink/ coral combination And it is without cracks or chips...
Hardwood
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A later painted 19th Century French commode. Finely carved details combined with brass hardware. The commode has been sympathetically restored - at some point the back legs have be...
Pine
Don Ruseau French Commode
By Don Ruseau
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine quality, vintage Don Ruseau commode with wonderful French provincial influence, featuring a warm-toned medium-light brown finish over a serpentine-front top with a pull-out ex...
Brass
French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This French Commode features 4 large drawers including a hidden one in the curved molding.
Wood, Oak, Cherry
French White Commode Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers Elm & Bronze, 20th Mid-C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French elm chest of drawers from the 1960 years.
Bronze
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Karges French Provincial Artist Signed Cherry Chest Faux Marble Top Commode
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
This masterfully executed Karges Transitional Three-Drawer Chest (Model No. 287) bridges the gap between classic European opulence and bespoke American craftsmanship. Drawing heavily...
Hardwood, Paint
Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest.
Marble
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
French Louis XV Style Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century French Louis XV style serpentine marble commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser.
Marble
French Regence Inlaid Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Period French kingwood and tulipwood inlaid Regence commode with gilt metal mounts and shaped marble top, circa 1720.
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French walnut commode. With original handles. Circa 1850.
Walnut
18th Century French Ebonised Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French walnut ebonised commode of unusual form. Circa 1750.
Walnut
French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
Rouge marble top commode/chest of drawers having three drawers. Intricate floral marquetry inlay in Satinwood and tulipwood. Bronze mounts on front corner and at center bottom. Sabo...
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Louis XV French Style Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Gilt Ormolu Chest Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Louis XV French Style Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Gilt Ormolu Chest Dresser Commode Dimensions : 51" Wide X 23" Deep X 39.5" Tall A striking and elegant Louis XV-style commode, featur...
Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode / Chest
By Henredon
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1960s carved walnut Louis XVI style marble top commode by Henredon. The drawers are dovetailed, and one has the earlier Henredon mark. The marble is white with grey veining...
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted Chest / Commode By Baker Furniture Co.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style painted commode / chest by Baker Furniture Company.
Brass
Louis XV- Style kingwood and parquetry commode/chest
Located in Houston, TX
This is a very fine Louis XV -style commode with Kingwood parquetry. It has very well cast bronze Dore mounts . It has three drawers that slide easily. The marble Is in perfect Condi...
Kingwood
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Celadon Painted Commode Chest Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian French Louis XVI style cerused and celadon painted commode or chest.
Brass
18th Century French Ash Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century French ash commode with marble top. This commode has a mottled marble top with three graduated drawers below, all with escutcheon plates and lion's head handles in ...
Ash
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C French painted 4 drawer oak commode. 1820
Brass
19th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Provincial oak commode. With a serpentine front and retaining it's original handles.
Oak
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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