19th century carved walnut French provincial commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved walnut 19th century french provincial commode circa 1850. Stunning example of a mid-19th century french walnut provincial commode. 3 drawers with profusely carved in rosewood...
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French chest of drawers! The walnut wood is a gorgeous auburn tone with little ornamentation, but beautiful patina that is professionally French poli...
Walnut
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Provencial 4-Drawer Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French Provencial walnut 4-drawer commode. Three smaller drawers over one full drawer. Wonderful patina and the dimensions.
Walnut
Exceptional French Kingwood Marquetry Commode, c. 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very finely crafted French transitional commode, circa 1870, decorated in reverse diamond matched Kingwood with delicate ribbon marquetry above delicate ebonized stringing. Retains...
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Commode from Perigord
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning late 18th Century French provincial Louis XV period commode. From the Perigord region of South-West France. In a wonderfully figured cherry-wood of exceptional colour. Ori...
Cherry
$9,380 / set
Pair of 20th Century French Ebonised Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century French XV style commodes with stunning marble tops and good ormolu mounts.
Wood
French commode with marble top two drawers
Located in Houston, TX
The excellent marble top is in an unusual hue of amber And adds a special Factor to this commode. It has two drawers for good storage. It is in a petite Size making it desirable for...
Marble
18th Century French Provençal Bow Front Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A lovely 18th Century French Provençal bow front commode. Made from a charming mix of walnut, elm and cherry. With two short drawers over two long ones. A rich colour and patina alo...
Cherry, Elm, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French Louis XV provincial walnut commode. With a serpentine front and two carved drawers above a carved apron on cabriole legs. Circa 1710.
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Country French Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant country French 19th century Louis XVI style three-drawer commode with a wonderful patinated finish and faux marble top. The commode is raised by square tapered legs be...
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Petit Commode ~ Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
A refined 19th century French walnut petit commode fashioned in the graceful Louis XV tradition.
Brass
19th Century French White Marble Topped Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French painted commode with original marble top. Circa 1850.
Paint
French Louis XV Style Rosewood Marquetry Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Late 19th-century French Louis XV–style commode in solid rosewood with finely executed marquetry and a shaped marble top. The veneers were selected for their highly reflective grain,...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Solid Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
An elegant 19th-century French Louis XVI commode, beautifully crafted in richly figured walnut with striking bookmatched veneer across the drawer fronts.
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Style Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with the grandeur of the 19th Century French Empire Style Painted Commode, a true antique that exudes timeless elegance. Its beautifully crafted design features...
Wood
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France. The top is made from lovely black and white marble with loads of matrix. The top is sitt...
Marble
19th Century French Painted and Carved Wood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French painted and carved wood commode. On cabriole legs in the Louis XV style.
Wood
Louis XVI 18th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th Century French fruitwood 3 drawer commode with a thick marble top. 1790
Marble, Brass
Fine 18th Century French Régence Period Commode
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine early 18th century French Provence Régence period commode sauteuse in its original condition. Ca 1720 France.
Brass
Early 18th Century French Régence Oak Arbalète Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome early 18th century French Régence commode, constructed in solid oak and retaining a wonderfully mellow, time-worn surface. The shaped plank top follows the pronounced mov...
Oak
Collectible Smooth Copper Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Copper is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth Copper metal. The relief is...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Collectible Smooth Brass Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Brass is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth Brass metal. The relief is p...
Brass, Sheet Metal
French Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and architectural, this French Directoire neoclassical commode brings together the disciplined line of the period with materials of real substance and quality. The hardware, ...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Super French Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super Empire mahogany chest of four drawers of small proportions, gilt brass handles, escutions ad toes, baize lined drawers, in escellent overall condition. 33" high 21" wide 15" d...
Mahogany
Antique French Parquetry Commode in the Neoclassic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Antique French parquetry commode in the Neoclassic manner featuring two drawers on elegantly tapered legs.
Wood
18th Century French Bleached Oak and Ash Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French bleached oak and ash commode With later handles. Circa 1780.
Ash, Oak
18th Century French Painted Commode Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century French painted commode, circa 1760, is a stunning example of antique craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Crafted from pine, the commode features a serpentine front...
Pine
French Transitional Marquetry Commode with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This French Transitional style (a blend of the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles) commode, featuring a subtle breakfront design beneath a shaped marble top, beautifully curved sides, and...
Marble, Bronze
18th/19th C . French Country Cherry Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top with plank construction and rounded corners. The case with two short drawers over two long ones, all carved. Brass escutcheons and pulls (upper right ring missing). Carved an...
Brass
French Antique Louis XVI style Marquetry Commode Dresser
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful antique French Louis XVI style three drawer commode with rich marquetry and bronze appliqués and hardware.
Wood
Antique French Provencal Commode, Pinewood, Circa 1750-1770
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, single antique French Provencal commode made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition.
Metal
French Empire Napoleon III Commode, 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: French Empire Napoleon III Commode Date/Period: 19th century Dimension: 90cm x 63cm x 120cm Materials: walnut wood and marble Additional information: French. Empire Napoleon I...
Wood
19th Century Pair of Marble Top Bombe Shaped Chests or Commodes
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th Century marble top mahogany chests or commodes of bombe form. This gorgeous pair of items are of exceptional quality, finely hand carved, crossbanded, quar...
Marble
French Country Three-Drawer Commode, Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Country Three-Drawer Commode, Solid Pine, 1960s.
Wood, Pine
19thC Large French Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870. 19thC large French walnut marble top commode with key Sourced from the South of France Measures: W 128 x D 59 x H 93 cm.
Walnut
$3,120Sale Price|40% Off
18th Century French Commode with Exquisite Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a touch of French elegance and refinement to your home with this stunning 18th-century French commode. Crafted in the Louis XV style this exceptional piece boasts a beautifully f...
Brass
French Bombe shaped antique commode with marquetry
Located in Houston, TX
This commode has exceptional marquetry inlay in a foliate And floral design on all sides. It has the original finish And a graceful shape. It has two deep drawers that Slide well an...
Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century French Charles X mahogany commode. Featuring clean lines and an exceptional polished finish. A true classic! Gorgeous!
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique early 19th century French carved fruitwood commode. Beautiful hardware and carving.
Fruitwood
Smooth Copper Louise Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Smooth Copper metal. The Fleur de Lis-style...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Louise Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface covering the full front, sides, and top in Smooth Brass metal. The Fleur de Lis-style ...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Smooth Copper Demi Semainier – Louise Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Collection. In Smooth Copper, the piece has three drawers on a serpentine front, four cabriole legs, and a...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Demi Semainier – Louise Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier is designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Collection. In Smooth Brass, the piece has three drawers on a serpentine front, four cabriole legs, and a ...
Brass, Sheet Metal
COMMODE LOUIS XV French, late 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
COMMODE LOUIS XV French, 19th century clad in rosewood and various woods, with three drawers and a large drawer. Domed box on the front and sides. Applications in gilded bronze....
Wood
19th Century Country French 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful 19th century French country 3 drawer hand carved Louis XV style commode. Bottom apron adorned with two swags centered with acanthus leaf at center. Book matched walnut vene...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
A beautiful example of French provincial elegance, this Louis Philippe commode would work exceptionally well as a bedroom chest, entryway cabinet, living-room storage piece, or state...
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Wood Commode 2 Drawers, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French chest of drawers from the first half of the 20th century.
Wood
19th Century French Empire Walnut Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th century French Empire walnut commode with a frieze drawer over three long dovetailed drawers, flanked by columns and fitted with cast brass ring pulls and escutcheons.
Brass
$1,628Sale Price|51% Off
Vintage black Louis XV style chest of drawers, ebonized wood and marble
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and very trendy French black chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, a vintage reinterpretation of exceptional quality, crafted from ebonized wood with a black marble top. I...
Marble, Brass
French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers made with a beautiful fruitwood with brass accents. This chest of drawers is rare because of its large size. France, circa 1780.
Wood
Circa 1815 French Empire 4-Drawer Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815 French Empire 4-drawer commode. Restrained, elegant design typical of the period. Subtly shaped, flattened columns, with quality bronze mounts where they sweep out toward ...
Bronze
French Provincial Walnut Commode with Gilt Mounts
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique French walnut two drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and hardware, carved, curved legs and shaped top.
Walnut
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome mid 19th century French Transitional st. mahogany commode/secretary. The commode with all original hardware and the marble top is raised by cabriole legs all below fo...
Ormolu
18th Century Commode Sauteuse, Chest of Drawers, Transition - Louis XV - XVI
Located in Greven, DE
Commode Sauteuse France, circa 1770 Dimensions with marble top: H x W x D: 86 x 114 x 60 cm Description: Two-tier piece of furniture standing on curved, flared legs.
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Two Drawer Marble Topped Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th C. French bombe front kingwood commode with boxwood inlay and mottled gray marble The two shaped drawers have pierced brass escutcheons, over a scalloped apron. It stands on s...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Henredon Four Centuries Provincial Oak Commode Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Henredon Four Centuries Collection Provincial Style Oak Commodes, Bedside Chests of Drawers. This Pair Henredon oak commodes are in the French Provincial style, are high-qual...
Oak
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant and timeless, this authentic 19th-century French Louis Philippe commode is crafted from beautiful walnut and features a natural bleached finish that highlights the wood’s ric...
Bronze
19thC French Ebonised Fruitwood Marble Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Fruitwood Marble Commode sku 1436E W106.5 x D52.5 x H99 cm Weight 69Kg
Marble
Painted Louis XVI Commode, 18th Century, France
Located in New Orleans, LA
A two-drawer chest on tapered legs, this painted commode with original paint and hardware is from the period of Louis XVI.
Wood
Early 20th Century French Burr Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pretty French burr walnut boule commode dating to the early 20th Century. This commode has a fantastic form. It has stunning graining and colour throughout which are highlighted b...
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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