19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from a gorgeous piece of black marble, which has intense graining. The case of this piece is the real showstopper. ...
Marble
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Painted Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A handsome late-20th-century French Provincial commode by Baker Furniture, distinguished by its softly aged lacquered finish and elegant serpentine-front silhouette.
Brass
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest, France, circa 1950s. Elegant serpentine design features three wide deep drawers for all your storage needs. It is a versatile size and can be us...
Brass
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode circa 1950. Good quality french bombe shaped commode in the rococo taste. 3 drawers fitted with ornate handles and key plates. Parquet ...
Marble
18th Century Fruitwood French Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 18th century French three-drawer fruitwood serpentine front commode with nice foliate carving and shaped skirt.
Fruitwood
French Regence Style Commode by Maison Romeo
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Regence style commode in mable and lacquer with inlayed brass and bronze dore hardware.
Brass, Bronze
French Louis XVI Painted Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI style painted oak commode. This piece blends neoclassical symmetry with rustic elegance—perfect for adding refined character to a bedroom, hallway, or l...
Oak
French 19th Century Empire Bleached Solid Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant French Empire commode featuring three spacious drawers in beautifully aged, naturally figured walnut, with the top painted black for a striking contrast. The restrained archi...
Bronze
Mid-Century French Orange Lacquered & Mirrored Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s orange lacquered commode with 2 painted mirror doors with Neo-classic scene and brass trim. (Mirror decorated attributed to ADRIEN EKMAN)
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
18th-century French Louis XV bleached walnut commode, featuring three spacious drawers with original brass hardware, a beautifully weathered natural patina, and elegant curved cabrio...
Bronze
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, French Modern, Pine, Rare Commodes, France, 1957
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, French Modern, Landes Pine, Rare "Week-End" Cabinets or Commodes, France, 1957 Pair of unusual geometric cabinets or nightstands designed by Pierre Gautier-De...
Pine
$8,018 / set
Chests of Drawers, France, 1980s
By Another Human
Located in Napoli, IT
Chest of drawers
Marble, Brass
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
French Walnut Directoire Commode, c.1790 - 1800
Located in Napa, CA
Louis XVI Directoire commode from the late 18th Century. Walnut with three drawers with bronze circular hardware.
Bronze
18th Century French, Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Walnut marble top commode.
Marble
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Introducing a stunning and rare piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and sophistication of 18th century French design - the early 18th century French Commode with Rosewood I...
Ormolu
$3,936Sale Price|32% Off
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode The solid wood body is painted in a textured, aged, distressed patina showing some of the gesso-painted base and original wood b...
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous quality 20th Century French Louis XV style bombe commode. Made in Kingwood, having three drawers with original handles and ormolu mounts. Topped with a lovely triple cu...
Marble, Ormolu
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, After Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier'. The serpentine Vert Maurin marble top above a conforming case set with two cupbo...
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th century French Walnut Signed Commode, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A French designer and manufacturer specializing in period-style reproductions, he offers a wide collection of furniture, including wardrobes and cabinets, chests of drawers and desks...
Walnut
Collectible Fine Hammered Brass Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered Brass is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Fine Hammered Brass metal. T...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Collectible Smooth White Bronze Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth White Bronze is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth White Bronze metal. T...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Collectible Fine Hammered Copper Demi Semainier – Carved Chest, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered Copper is a three-drawer chest on cabriole legs with a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Fine Hammered Copper metal....
Copper, Sheet Metal
French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
This Bleached Oak Commode is a beautiful piece of furniture that exudes a classic and timeless charm. It features a stunning carved design that adds character and texture to its over...
Wood
$14,682Sale Price|20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI style commode.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style, bombe fronted, marble top commode. Having wonderful rococo influenced gilded ormolu mounts and handles, monopodia supports to...
Breccia Marble
French 18th Century Country French Louis XV Period Patinated Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French 18th century Country French Louis XV period patinated commode.
Wood
Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and unusual Lyonnaise commode dates back to the 18th century and is made of beautifully carved walnut. The piece features five drawers with the original bronze handles and ...
Walnut
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
French Regence Tulipwood and Kingwood Parquetry Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Primarily of tulipwood and kingwood with heavy gilded drawer mounts . Sturdy . Presents very well . The drawers reflecting the fabled tulip by the gilt rosettes. The veneers laid in...
Tulipwood
French Louis XV Style Bombe Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite French Louis XV style bombe hand painted commode. The piece is painted in a black lacquer along with a beautiful floral design. An amazing work of art!
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, exotic wood, ormolu and white Carrara marble commode.
Marble, Ormolu
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Carved Chest of Drawers – Demi Semainier
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Antiqued White Bronze is three drawers, four cabriole legs, and a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth Antiqued White B...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Carved Chest of Drawers – Demi Semainier, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Brass is three drawers, four cabriole legs, and a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth Brass metal. The relief is press...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Smooth Copper Carved Chest of Drawers – Demi Semainier, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Copper is three drawers, four cabriole legs, and a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Smooth Copper metal. The relief is pre...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered White Bronze Carved Chest of Drawers – Demi Semainier
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered White Bronze is three drawers, four cabriole legs, and a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Fine Hammered White Bronz...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Copper Chest of Drawers – Louise Demi Semainier, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Copper is a three-drawer chest with a carved floral surface that covers the front, sides, and top continuously. The Smooth Copper metal cladding f...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Chest of Drawers – Louise Demi Semainier, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Smooth Brass is a three-drawer chest with a carved floral surface that covers the front, sides, and top continuously. The Smooth Brass metal cladding fol...
Brass, Sheet Metal
French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Lacquered Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning vintage French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen three drawer commode, credenza or chest is lacquered a lovely ivory color with a geometric design on the front, sides and t...
Wood
Fine Hmrd. Antq. Bronze Carved Chest of Drawers – Demi Semainier
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Demi Semainier in Fine Hammered Antiqued White Bronze is three drawers, four cabriole legs, and a carved floral surface that covers every exterior face in Fine Hammered An...
Silver, Sheet Metal
$3,756 / item
Pair of French Art Deco Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of French commodes covered in canvas accented with leather, wood, and brass. Dimensions: 36" W x 16" D x 32" H
Leather, Canvas, Wood
French 19th Century Charles X Period Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality French early 19th century Charles X period, circa 1830, rosewood and satinwood two-door commode. The bottom frieze, raised by inlaid voluté supports, h...
Satinwood
18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Commode - Arles
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare, early 18th Century Louis XV French Commode, from Arles. Scroll feet and elegant curved front. Two drawers with brass pulls.
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th c. French Louis XV carved 3 Drawer Walnut Commode with Bronze Hardware. Lyon, France.
Bronze
Vintage French Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French grey painted chest with brass and gilt trim. Circa 1940. Adds warmth and charm to any room! 35.5w x 18d x 28h
Wood
Smooth Antq. White Bronze 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 Antiqued White Bronze metal. The Fle...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered 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 Fine Hammered Copper metal. The Fleur de Li...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Fine Hmrd. Antq. Bronze 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 Fine Hammered Antiqued White Bronze metal. ...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth White Bronze 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 White Bronze metal. The Fleur de Lis...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered 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 Fine Hammered Brass metal. The Fleur de Lis...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered White Bronze 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 Fine Hammered White Bronze metal. The Fleur...
Silver, Sheet Metal
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
French Carved Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Carved and painted narrow chest of drawers. Circa 1880. A fine addition to any home! 19W x 15D x 32H
Wood
Fine Hmrd. Antq. Bronze Demi Semainier – 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 Fine Hammered Antiqued White Bronze, the piece has three drawers on a serpentine front, fou...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Demi Semainier – 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 Antiqued White Bronze, the piece has three drawers on a serpentine front, four cabri...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered 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 Fine Hammered Brass, the piece has three drawers on a serpentine front, four cabriole legs,...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered 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 Fine Hammered Copper, the piece has three drawers on a serpentine front, four cabriole legs...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Fine Hammered White Bronze Demi Semainier – 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 Fine Hammered White Bronze, the piece has three drawers on a serpentine front, four cabriol...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth White Bronze 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 White Bronze, the piece has three drawers on a serpentine front, four cabriole legs,...
Silver, Sheet Metal
French Mid-Century Modern 1960's Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
A stylish French Mid-Century Modern commode from the 1960s, crafted in richly figured walnut with clean lines and refined proportions. Featuring spacious drawers and elegant minimali...
Brass
French 19th Century Painted Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis-Phillipe painted commode circa 1850 with faux marble top and four drawers. This lovely commode features a very interesting and unique trompe l'oeil Saint Anne marble t...
Metal, Brass
French Empire Mahogany Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an elegant French Empire-style commode crafted in richly figured flame mahogany, showcasing the bold architectural lines and restrained classical elegance characteristic of t...
Marble, Brass
French Restauration Crotch Mahogany Commode Stamped ' Maigret '
Located in Nashville, TN
Stamped in each front corner ' MAIGRET ' ( Alexandre). Unusual in that the drawer veneers are the rare, highly figured crotch mahogany as opposed to the more common flame mahogany. G...
Mahogany, Oak
18th Century French Regence Marble-Top Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French marble top commode with serpentine front, bronze mounts and parquestry drawer fronts. Top features small centre drawer flanked by two drawers, second and third tier ar...
Bronze
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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