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1950s Hand Painted French Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1950s hand painted French bombe chest. It has a nice, large scale and is in very
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency French Societe Nouvelle Atlantic Hand Painted Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Regency bombe chest of drawers. A chic hand painted pastoral scene
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone

Signed La Barge French Style Hand Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By La Barge
Located in West Chester, PA
La Barge French style chest featuring two spacious drawers and the hand painted finish. Signed on
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Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Style Hand Painted Faux Marble Chest Chinoiserie Chest Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style Louis XV style chest with hand painted chinoiserie and faux marble top. I
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Paint

18th Century Country French Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French country commode, having a pale blue and ivory painted finish, its rectangular molded
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Antique 18th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Bombe Shaped Commode/Chest with Hand Painted Floral Design, Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
. It has two deep drawers which slide easily. The front is painted and The sides are also beautifully
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Antique 19th C French Hand Painted Distressed Wood Blanket Chest Dovetail Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C French Hand Painted Distressed Wood Blanket Chest Dovetailed Trunk. Item features
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Blanket Chests

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Iron

MidCentury French Style Hand Painted Chest / Commode By Davis Cabinet Co.
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century French style hand painted commode by Davis Cabinet Company. The finish with
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features subtle styling and a beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18Th Century French Commode Chest of Drawers Painted
Located in Atlanta, GA
French country commode with a slight Serpentine front. This beautiful piece has a wood top and a
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Antique 1780s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers with Heart Motif, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted three-drawer commode with a dark gray base and cream-white decoration featuring hearts
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Antique 19th Century German French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood, Softwood

French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish. Hand
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

French Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers.
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
specialized dressing chest or multi-functional commode. The entire piece is adorned with extensive hand
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Painted Chest Of Drawers With Bronzes Handles
Located in London, Park Royal
An antique French, Empire period, chest of drawers, circa 1820's. The solid wood body is painted
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Hand-Painted Commode, Urn & Griffin Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French hand-painted raised two-drawer chest from the 19th century. This antique chest from France
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Double Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th Century French painted double chest of drawers. 1920
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Painted Oak Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers / commode hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak and pegged construction
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century painted French 5-drawer commode, 1760 Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cms) wide 22
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Louis XV Period 18th Century Hand Carved & Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
tastes. More recent French-gray paint, in a hue best described as “pebble” is trimmed in an ivory paint
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 20th Century Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous scalloped design make this 20th century French stripped and painted commode a standout
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
drawer pulls, short scroll feet and its original conforming painted wood top. Circa 1760 France.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

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Wood

French Louis XV Painted Commode
French Louis XV Painted Commode
$3,600 Sale Price
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Phillips Scott Sophia Chest Painted Shell White Commode NEW
Located in Atlanta, GA
This timeless style European inspired chest is perfect. Phillips Scott Sophia Chest measures 48
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2010s Chinese French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Vernis Martin Style Hand-Painted Commodes, Signed A. Mancini
By Antonio Mancini
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of French Vernis Martin style painted commodes, each having marble tops over single doors
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Painted Commode will make a charming addition to any casual decor! Crafted
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Early 20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French painted commode features a graceful appearance enhanced with subtle
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Painted Gray French Provincial Commode
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Full of vintage charm and elegant curves, this French Provincial-style chest of drawers brings
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Blue French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1715
Located in Madison, MS
This is an incredible blue painted French commode. The year it was painted is unknown, but seems to
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Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Wood, Paint

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of French Provincial Painted Bedside Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Provincial (20th Cent) white painted square bedside commodes (end tables) with a
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Contemporary Hand-Painted Serpentine Gray and White Painted Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this Contemporary Hand-Painted Serpentine
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French Pair of Antique Provencal Pine Provincial Commodes, Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of Provencal chests of drawers or commodes made of hand crafted Pinewood
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Metal

19th Century French Louis Philippe Birdseye Maple Chest Of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
Gorgeous 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers, sourced from Provence, France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Birdseye Maple, Paint

French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Carrara Marble will create a light yet vibrant visual effect
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

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
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Maitland Smith French Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful French Louis XV Maitland Smith decorative Bombe Chest of Drawers. The hand-painted
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1990s Asian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Linen, Wood

18th Century Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French painted commode represents the essence of the genre, with tailored
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Green Chinoiserie Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XV STYLE GREEN-PAINTED CHINOISERIE MARBLE TOP COMMODE Probably French, late 19th to early
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Original Baker Collector's Edition Hand Painted Green and Gold Lacquered Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Sheridan, CO
Baker Collector's limited edition hand painted green and gold lacquered four-drawer occasional
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XV style commode sauteuse constructed of painted wood having a serpentine top
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Directoire chest of drawers, late 18th or early 19th century, in carved, painted and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In an all-over ivory paint with a wonderful light green interior throughout this beautiful turn of
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Antique 1920s French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Commode
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming antique 1920s French provincial commode on elongated cabriole legs. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Adam Style Marble Top Kingwood Hand Painted Commode w/ Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Adam Style Marble Top Kingwood Hand Painted Commode with Drawers. Item
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIV painted commode is as functional as it is visually appealing! The
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Painted French Louis XVI Style 2-Drawer Commode Sauteuse
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to the 1800s, this two-drawer French commode sauteuse has
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

19th century French inlaid chest of drawers with faux marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top circa 1870. Stunning french
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander, Pine

18th Century French Country Provincial Grey White and Gold Painted Commode
Located in Vienna, AT
This extraordinary antique provincial commode or chest of drawers is made from Oak wood in France
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

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Brass

19th Century Hand Painted Venetian Rococo Style Petite Commodes Nightstands
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted petite nightstands you
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Carrara Marble is a true marvel of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Commode with Medallion Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this elegant painted chest of drawers in an entryway, bedroom, or living room. Crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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French Hand Painted Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French hand painted chest available at 1stDibs. A French hand painted chest — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a French hand painted chest, we have 175 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French hand painted chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French hand painted chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French hand painted chest over the years, but those crafted by Habersham and Porcelaine de Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Hand Painted Chest?

Prices for a French hand painted chest start at $595 and top out at $124,500 with the average selling for $3,980.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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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