French Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French 3 drawer painted serpentine front commode. 1880. Internal reference: C
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
French Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French 3 drawer painted serpentine front commode. 1880. Internal reference: C
Brass
19th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 19th-century French commode, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of classic
Oak
$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
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.75 in W 56 in D 22 in
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
Marble, Bronze
Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful three-drawer commode dates to the 18th century (likely French) and has a subtle
Wood, Paint
$1,594
H 51.19 in W 26.19 in D 15.36 in
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. Cherry Wood and brass. This chest of
Brass
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Louis XVI Commode is made of walnut and inlay. The feet are lacquered in black.
Walnut
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak is a study in the French
Brass
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
French 19th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Commode is made of mahogany and bronze handles on the side. It is a boat commode for the
Bronze
$12,000
H 34.75 in W 35 in D 23 in
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
Brass
$3,800
H 32.25 in W 38.25 in D 24.75 in
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
Brass
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
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
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Metal, Sheet Metal
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
Marble, Brass
$15,161Sale Price|25% Off
H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This bombe off white lacquer refinish walnut commode chest was designed in the classic French Louis
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French Empire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire flame mahogany commode with Carrara marble. This commode is the epitome
Carrara Marble
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
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
experience the finish first hand. Louise Credenza Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Copper
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
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
Beech
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
Bubinga
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.5 in W 20.5 in D 13 in
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
Wood
20th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French Commode dating to the early 20th Century. With later paint and signs of
Wood
19th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French commode with old handles in later paint. Circa 1860.
Wood
French Directoire Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French Directore style commode with three short over two long recessed panel drawers. The center
Brass
$2,950
H 32 in W 59 in D 26 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Buffet Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Demilune Commode Buffet Chest. Item features a
Bronze
$1,765Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 14.77 in
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. Five drawers. This commode has been patinated by
Iron
French commode 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly large chest of drawers / dresser. Original from France, 18th century. Presumably elm
Elm
$1,500
H 36.5 in W 51 in D 24.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Walnut Bombe Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Walnut Bombe Commode Chest Dresser. Item features marquetry
Walnut
$2,700
H 38.97 in W 48.22 in D 23.42 in
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
French Painted Breakfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning early 19th century French painted oak breakfront commode with good carved details. 1820
Oak
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century French painted three drawer oak commode with oversized brass handles. 1820
Oak
$3,486Sale Price|30% Off
H 51.57 in W 28.74 in D 16.92 in
French Country Louis XV Style Carved "Bombe" Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
French country carved "Bombe" walnut chest in the Rococo style. Item features solid wood
Bronze
18th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French commode epitomizes the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of
Brass
$2,854
H 33.67 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
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. In the 1990's, this commode was carefully
Bronze
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 35.5 in D 22 in
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
Brass
French 18th century commode
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly large walnut chest of drawers / dresser. Louis XV France / 18th century. With large
Walnut
18th Century French Commode
Located in Houston, TX
The 18th century French commode is a stunning example of furniture from that era. It features three
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century French commode. A fine quality Louis XV period walnut commode of most attractive
Walnut
20th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 20th-century French commode embodies the Louis XV style, showcasing the elegance of
Oak
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Louis XIV Commode is made of a beautiful flamed walnut. It wears bronze hardwares. It
Walnut
$4,200
H 35.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Elm Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
Marble
Circa 1740s French Commode
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful commode from France Circa 1740s with bronze fittings. Commode has five drawers
Bronze
French Provincial Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large French Provincial Painted Commode. This French Directoire style provincial commode has an
Wood
$2,208
H 3 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top This vintage Louis
Ormolu
$4,400
H 33.25 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
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
Walnut
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
Brass
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
Oak
$2,895
H 32 in W 44 in D 19 in
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
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Lacquer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful 19th Century French commode decorated in the 'Lacca Povera' style. Circa 1830.
Wood, Lacquer
$8,600
H 39.75 in W 52 in D 25.75 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Elm and Chestnut Three-Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1760. Built of elm and
Bronze
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
Kingwood
$4,530 / item
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th
Wood, Oak, Cherry
$1,250
H 36.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
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. Item features a
Marble
$2,380Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 46 in D 20.5 in
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
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
H 36 in W 20 in D 45 in
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. Made
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
Wood
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This commode is made of plain walnut with amazing hardware. The feet are finished with a form of
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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