Mahogany 3-Drawer French Commode Chest
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful French mahogany commode or chest featuring 3 drawers with inlaid drawer fronts, brass
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mahogany 3-Drawer French Commode Chest
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful French mahogany commode or chest featuring 3 drawers with inlaid drawer fronts, brass
Brass
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
Walnut
Circa 1880 French Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 French Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode. Handsome serpentine form with rouge de fer marble
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode. Piece is functional, structurally sound, handsome
Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) serpentine shaped front commode with raised panel sides
Brass
$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
$5,500
H 32 in W 32 in D 19 in
18th C French Walnut 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Original Rococo Hardware
Located in Milford, NH
Rococo hardware and continued crossbanded borders, supported on a bracket base. The commode is French in
Brass
$5,550
H 31 in W 29.75 in D 16.5 in
French Provinical LXV Period Fruitwood 3-Drawer Small Commode, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
housing a pull out writing surface above two small drawers over a larger drawer, the case raised on
Cherry
$6,700
H 33.5 in W 38.25 in D 19 in
French Restauration Period Light Walnut 3-Drawer Brass Mounted Commode, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a slightly canted edge rectangular top above a conforming case housing three drawers all mounted originally exceptionally cast brass hardware, paneled sides, raised on shaped ...
Walnut
$6,000
H 35 in W 37 in D 19 in
Demi Lune French Louis XV Marquetry Top 3 Drawer Dresser Commode Bronze MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Demi Lune French Louis XV Marquetry Top 3 Drawer Dresser Commode Bronze MINT
Bronze
$7,995
H 36.25 in W 52.5 in D 23.5 in
French Louis XV Style Bombe Burlwood 3-Drawer Commode with Carved Details
Located in Seattle, WA
A beautifully crafted possibly antique French Louis XV style bombe commode featuring an elegant
Burl
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 46.75 in D 21 in
Fine Pale Walnut French Louis XV bronze Mounted Marble Top 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Mounted Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode. A stunning example of classic French craftsmanship, this commode
Marble
French Provincial Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany 3-drawer chest in a very nice silhouette. Made by John Hall
Mahogany
$6,440
H 34.25 in W 34.75 in D 20.5 in
Italian, Piemontese, Late LXIV Period 3-Drawer Commode, 2nd quarter 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a serpentine shaped top with molded edge above a rectangular case housing three drawers with decorative brass hardware, raised on shaped bracket feet
Walnut
A French Louis XVI Style Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
body with 3 paneled long drawers flanked by fluted turrets; all raised on turned tapering supports
Walnut
French Neoclassical Period 3-Drawer Chest, Black w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period painted wood commode with brass trimmings from the early 19th century
Brass
French 3-Drawer Side-Chest with Clean Lines and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised side chest with drawers from the early 19th century. This antique side chest or end
Wood
$5,390
H 37 in W 48 in D 21.5 in
Early 19th C. French 3-Drawer Chest with Beautifully Carved Swags & Garlands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wood chest of three drawers from the early 19th century. This antique commode from
Wood
$3,312 / item
H 49.22 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
French 3-Drawer Hand-Crafted Chiffonnier in Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3-drawer chiffonnier is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$3,613 / item
H 49.22 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
French Red 3-Drawer Chest in Wood, Design by Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$24,750
H 33 in W 52 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Style 3-Drawer Marble Top Kingwood Veneer Bronze Mounted Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"French Regence style (19th Century) kingwood veneer three drawer serpentine chest with bronze
Bronze
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C French painted oak 3 drawer commode. 1820 Reference: 7474 Dimensions 50 inches (127
Oak
$42,500
H 37.75 in W 77.5 in D 20.5 in
Maison Jansen Mid-Century French 3-Drawer Shaped Chest with White Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century mahogany chest / sideboard with three upper drawers with brass drawer pulls
Marble
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French Provincial walnut 3-drawer commode with hoof feet, heart carved apron and
Walnut
André Monpoix. 3-drawer teak chest of drawers. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Monpoix. 3-drawer teak chest. French work realized in the 1960s. Dimensions: H 73 x W 100
Teak
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
French Canadian Scrubbed Pine Commode, Circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare early 19th century French Canadian 3-drawer commode in scrubbed and bleached pine with iron
Pine
$3,895 / set
H 33 in W 39 in D 18.75 in
Pair, Baker Collector’s Edition French Country Style 3 Drawer Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Baker Collector’s Edition French Country Style 3 Drawer Commode Each finely constructed
Brass
$4,400 / set
H 35 in W 50 in D 22 in
Pair Country French Bombay Shape Three Drawers Dressers Commodes Chests 3 Drawer
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair country French Bombay shape three drawers dressers commodes chests 3 drawer.
Maple
18th Century French Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th c. French Walnut 3 drawer Serpentine Commode with brass hardware.
Brass
Empire period 3 drawer mahogany commode
Located in New York, NY
An Empire period 3 drawer mahogany commode with lion’s mask pulls, fine gilt bronze capitols
Marble, Bronze
Oak 3 Drawer French Provincial Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
is pine. Consensus is that it is French, but might be Canadian. Hardware is nailed to the drawer
Oak
Louis XVI 3 Drawer Walnut Commode with Marble Top (ref# SR42)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walnut 3 drawer commode with fluted sides and brass detailing surrounding drawer fronts and side
Marble
Handsome 3-Drawer Chest of Drawers, French 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest with Lacquered Bone Color Pulls. Drawers Fronts with Horizontal
Mahogany, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 36 in W 50 in D 21 in
Louis XVI Provincial Creme and Grey Painted 3-Drawer Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular top above 3 drawers relief carved with folate motif, all painted in creme and grey
Wood, Paint
19th c French commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th c French painted 3 drawer commode with slatted drawers
Wood
French Carved Oak 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French carved oak 3-drawer commode. Sturdy and with a smaller footprint suitable for many different
Oak
19th Century French 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very handsome small mahogany commode, brass fittings, decorative gold touches on top.
Mahogany
Rustic Antique French Country 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful petite antique French commode or chest of drawers. A warm rustic patina with years of
A Chic French Black Lacquered 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chic French 1940's black lacquered 3-drawer commode with brass capped feet and pulls; in the
Original French Louis XVI Mahogany 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
What a fabulous original eighteenth century French Louis XVI 3 drawer commode. All of us here at
Brass
Original French Louis XVI Mahogany 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
What a fabulous original eighteenth century French Louis XVI 3 drawer commode. All of us here at
Brass
18th C. French Serpentine 3-Drawer Commode, Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted and carved wood serpentine chest from the 18th century. This antique commode from
Wood
French Neoclassical Style 3-Drawer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
viewed in more detail in the additional images. This 19th century French commode, with its rich wood
Wood
French Louis XVI Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a two board top with roundels at the front corners above a conforming case with fluted front corners, the slightly recessed drawers with neoclassical brass pulls and escutcheo...
Louis XVI Walnut 3 Drawer Commode, France ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI Walnut 3 Drawer Commode, France ca. 1790
Walnut
A French Louis XVI Provincial Cherrywood 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome French Louis XVI provincial cherrywood 3-drawer commode; the rectangular top above a
19th Century French 3 Drawer Marble Top Fruitwood Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 19th century French 3 drawer marble top fruitwood commode
Marble
Dramatic Ebonized Antique French Louis XVI 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Breathtaking ebonized antique French 3 hand-dovetailed drawer commode with a striking, rich and
Marble
Dramatic Ebonized Antique French Louis XVI 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Breathtaking ebonized antique French 3 drawer commode with a striking, rich black finish, original
Wood
1970's French Tortoise Lacquer & Brass 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Hanover, MA
Swanky mod three drawer dresser from France circa 1970's in faux tortoise shell and brass
French Antique Neoclassic Style 3-Drawer Commode, Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
French commode, with its Neoclassic style and neutral palette, is such a cute size; perfect for many uses
Wood
Antique French Directoire Cherry and Walnut 3-Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding original antique French Directoire style commode constructed of solid cherrywood with
Brass
A French Louis Philippe Period Painted 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular canted corner top above a conforming case housing 3 drawers and resting on bun feet
Walnut
French Neoclassic Walnut & Ebonized 3-Drawer Commode, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing 3 drawers each with
Walnut
A French Walnut and Ebonized Neoclassical 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top with an ebonized border above a conforming case, the three drawers with brass hardware, resting on turned and tapering feet ending in ball feet
Brass
French Early Neoclassic Cherrywood 3-Drawer Commode, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top resting on a conforming case housing three drawers with circular bronze pulls, the case raised on turned slightly tapering legs
Cherry
A Shimmering French 1940's Peach Mirrored 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering and stylish French 1940's peach-mirrored 3-drawer commode with a deep brown lacquered
Ebonized Low Antique French 3 Drawer Commode w/Polished Brasses
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Breathtaking ebonized antique French 3 drawer commode with a striking, rich black finish, original
Wood
Gorgeous Antique French Restauration 3 Drawer Commode w/Paw Feet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Exquisite antique French Restauration period 3 drawer commode with lion's head pulls, a marble top
Exquisite 18th C. French Directoire Paint-worn 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
An absolutely gorgeous French solid sun-faded white oak Directoire 3-drawer commode, with unique
French, Louis Philippe Burled Walnut 3-Drawer Marble-Top Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of the Louis Philippe period this three-drawer commode sits on rounded carved feet, having carved
Exquisite 18th C. French Directoire Worn-Paint 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Absolutely gorgeous oak Directoire 3-drawer commode with unique diamant accented drawers and a
Oak, Paint
Ebonized Antique French Louis XVI 3 Drawer Commode w/Marble
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Though petite in size, this awesome commode demands attention with its contrasting brasses against
Sold
H 31.25 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century French Directoire 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This commode dates to the 1880s era and is in good original antique condition, The commode has
Walnut
French Louis XVI Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with roundel corners above a conforming case housing three drawers, retaining period brass hardware, the case with fluted roundel corners and horizontal side...
Walnut
Late 18th Century Vintage French Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A french late 18th century three drawer commode having geometric painted panel drawers, two ring
Softwood, Paint
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H 31.5 in W 50 in D 24 in
French Regence Period Walnut Serpentine Shaped Brass Mounted 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of walnut and having a serpentine shaped top above a conforming case housing three drawers with bracket feet, having later solid brass hardware
Walnut
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H 32.75 in W 50.75 in D 23.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Ebonized 3 Drawer Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Ebonized 3 Drawer Commode with Bronze Mounts and Hardware and Original Marble Top/
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI 3-Drawer Commode in Carved Walnut, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a two board rectangular top above a conforming case with fluted corners front and back, the three drawers with carved panels, circular brass pulls and brass escutcheons, raise...
Walnut
A Modern Patinated Brass Covered 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
a three drawer brass covered box covered in nailheads, the handles of solid brass
Brass
Louis XVI Marble Top 3 Drawer Banded Petit Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Early Louis XVI Marble Top 3 Drawer Banded Petit Commode.
19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Painted 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century Italian Neo-Classical painted 3 drawer commode. This chest has 3 drawers for
Wood
A Late Louis XVI Period 3-Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top above a conforming case housing 3 drawers with brass hardware, the sides of the
Walnut
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H 34.75 in W 52 in D 22 in
19th C. French 3-Drawer Wooden Commode w/Faux Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers are nicely decorated and accentuated in black trim (each drawer with 3 rectangular outlines) and
Marble
Maison Jansen Directoire Bronze Mounted 3 Drawer Mahogany Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, entirely original, stamped Maison Jansen commode in very good condition for
Marble, Bronze
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H 34.5 in W 49.5 in D 22.75 in
19th Century French Ebonized 3-Drawer Marble Top Commode in the Manner of Jansen
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful 19th century French ebonized commode with grey marble top. 3-drawer commode framed with
Marble, Bronze
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H 32.25 in W 37 in D 22 in
An Elegant and Shapely French Rococo 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Serene Chionoiserie Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and shapely French rococo 3-drawer serpentine commode with serene chinoiserie decoration
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H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 13 in
French Directoire Period Walnut Tiered 3-Drawer Marble-Top Commode, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
top drawer with dividers, raised on square tapering legs, first quarter of the 19th century.
Walnut
19th Century French 3 Drawer Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful 19th Century Fruitwood 3 drawer chest/nightstand
Fruitwood
Sold
H 32.75 in W 40.5 in D 19.25 in
French Louis XVI Walnut & Brass Mounted Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Retaining its original grey marble top of rectangular for with Roundel shaped front corners, the conforming case housing three drawers with brass moldings, the case mimicking the top...
Marble
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H 35.25 in W 50.25 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Period Cherrywood and Brass Mounted 3-Drawer Commode, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with rounded front corners above a conforming case housing three drawers trimmed in brass and retaining original brass handles, the front corners flute carve...
Cherry
C. 1940 FRENCH MIRRORED 3 DRAWER CHEST
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FRENCH 3 DRAWER CHEST WITH ETCHED FLORAL DETAIL AND SCALLOPED EDGING.
Italian Venetian Hand Painted Hand Carved 3-Drawer Commode or Chest
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Italian 19th century Venetian hand painted hand carved 3-drawer commode or chest.
Pine
French Provincial Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany 3-drawer chest in a very nice silhouette. Made by John Hall
Mahogany
French Provincial Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany 3-drawer chest in a very nice silhouette. Made by John Hall
Mahogany
A Louis XV Provincial Walnut 3-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
the sides of double paneled construction, with molded edge serpentine ebonized and probably later top above a conforming case having three drawers with patinated brass handles and es...
Walnut
$234,960Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
19th Century French Petite Commode Side Cabinet / Louis XVI Style
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into a realm of unrivaled grandeur with this extraordinary 19th century French petite commode sideboard cabinet, masterfully crafted in the esteemed Louis XVI style. Every deta...
Marble, Bronze
$2,095 / set
H 31 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
Wood
$2,895
H 34.5 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Painted Commode / Chest with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love the finish and size! This chest is actually an Italian piece with French Louis XVI styling. The cerused finish is accented with a celadon green. It is in very good condition.
Brass
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut. The top is made from oak and has a serpentine and beveled edge around the top, following down to beautifully hand pane...
Oak, Walnut
$3,000Sale Price|38% Off
H 81.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable statement piece that captures the artistry and elegance of 19th to early 20th century...
Walnut
$10,121 / item
H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
Long brass chandelier in Murano glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long brass chandelier with sculpted Murano glass. Italy, 2024.
Brass
$5,600
H 81 in W 44.25 in D 13.5 in
19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely Gustavian display cabinet with upper pane glass doors. Traditional carved diamonds, dentil molding, and additional carving add to the timeless appeal of this bookcase. The ext...
Glass, Oak, Pine, Paint
$9,639
H 81.11 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and finely crafted two-part Gustavian secretary cabinet from Sweden, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. This piece is characterized by its stately architectural ...
Oak, Pine
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
French Louis XV Period Chest of Drawers - 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful Louis XV period oak crossbow chest of drawers has four drawers. The handles and keyholes are worked in bronze. The legs of this chest of drawers are curved with a cros...
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Greven, DE
fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. France Middle 18th century Dimensions: h x w x d: 82 x 124 x 62 cm (measured at the top) Description: Excellent Louis...
Marble
$27,500
H 34.5 in W 54 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Kingwood Commode, Mid-18th Century, Stamped J. LAPIE and JME
By Jean Lapie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite marble top. This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts. St...
Kingwood
18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
An early 19th century Northern Italian Baroque chest of draws. Italian 3-drawer serpentine walnut commode with parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina. The commode ...
Bronze
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 deer feet.
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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