Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers MINT!
Brass
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
Brass
French Directoire Style Handcrafted Customizable 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
Brass
Grosfeld House French Provincial Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Grosfeld House
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style serpentine front three-drawer dresser or chest of
Brass
French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
Brass
$4,267Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of rare Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers from Starform, France, 1988
By Pierre Colleu 1, Starform
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
. 1980s - France Dimensions: Height: 120cm Width: 100cm Depth: 40cm Ref.: 25020703
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Lacquered wood commode with inclusion of labradorite stones. Belgium Circa 1970's
Wood, Lacquer
$12,412Sale Price|40% Off
French Louis XV Black Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This bombe black lacquer refinish walnut commode chest was designed in the classic French Louis XV
Marble, Brass, Bronze
"Pantalionnière" Chest of Drawers, André Arbus (1903-1969)
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
. Faithful to French heritage, he worked with fine materials such as sycamore and lacquer, embellishing his
Oak, Bone
$5,102 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Walnut
$8,852 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Walnut
$6,662 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Oak
$7,994 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Walnut
$6,298 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Oak
$7,143 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Walnut
$5,510 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Walnut
$5,377 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Oak
$4,148 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Oak
$3,841 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions: You
Oak
Vintage 1980s Chest of Drawers by Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers by Pierre Cardin Brass knobs White lacquered wood 1970s-1980s France.
Wood
Pair Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Low Chests, c 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Norwalk, CT
These glamorous low cabinets by Pierre Cardin feature gold washed brass with opalescent lacquered
Brass
$12,349Sale Price|25% Off
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Breakfront Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A marble top black lacquer refinish breakfront shape french Napoleon III commode with tapered feet
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform
By Pierre Colleu 1, Starform
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform the price is for the two small slits on one hand
Plastic, Beech
Mid-Century Full Mahogany Gentlemen Dresser "Homme Debout"
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Mid-Century gentlemen dresser with foldable doors. On the left side seven self's that can be pulled out and on the right side a range of five drawers. On the top two drawers and comp...
Brass
$18,810Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Marble Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A black lacquer refinish walnut commode with gilded bronze with Aleppo breccia marble top including
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Two Black Lacquered Commodes with Brass Trim by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly spectacular and very rare sideboards or bar cabinets by the esteemed French designer Jean
Brass
Pair of Napoleon III Lacquer Commodes À Vantaux by by Winckelsen
By Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze, Chinese Lacquer And Ebonised Side Cabinets By Charles
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany And Lacquer Commode à Vantaux
By Hubert-Joseph Heubès
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany And Lacquer Commode à Vantaux After The Model
Marble, Ormolu
Parchment & Lacquer Commode Designed by Andre Arbus, circa 1935
By André Arbus
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant chest of drawers in parchment, ivory (now replaced with faux ivory) and gold lacquer
Parchment Paper
$10,705Sale Price|42% Off
Louis XV François Hugnet Black Lacquer Walnut Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french black lacquer refinish walnut commode with stamped gilded bronze handles and three drawers
Marble, Brass, Bronze
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
Napoleon III Commode in Ebonized Wood, Marquetry, France, Circa 1870
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cette commode de maîtrise en bois poli noir ouvre par 3 tiroirs et est décorée de filets de laiton
Wood
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Commode, Console or Chest of Drawers. Features a
Marble, Brass
Pair of 41" Wide Green Marble Top Louis V Bombay French Burl Dressers Commodes
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 41" Wide Green Marble Top Louis V Bombay French Burl Dressers Commodes
Granite, Brass
Louis XVI Style Commode Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Buffet Sideboard Inlay
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Louis XVI Style Commode Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Buffet Sideboard. Marble top two part French
Walnut
Louis XV Bombe Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Rouge Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Louis XV Bombe Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Rouge Marble Top Commode Dresser
Marble, Brass
Maison Jansen, Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets, France, 1965
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
lacquered, double door cabinet. Provenance: In 1965 Maison Jansen decorated a Paris apartment in the 8th
Wood
Attributed to Maurice Dufrene, Mirrored Chest of Drawers, France, C. 1936
By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
French actor, playwright, and director Sacha Guitry (1885-1957), designing the interiors of his personal
Metal
French Louis XV Style Jansen Red Lacquered Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (1940s) red lacquered chest having 3 drawers with gilt and bronze trim
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Unavailable|$21,900
French 19th Century Signed Raised Lacquered Commode
By M. Montreau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 19th century signed raised chinoiserie lacquered commode with sculpted bronze appointments
Unavailable|$5,369
French Bow Fronted Commode with Later Chinoiserie Lacquer, 18th Century
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant, 18th century French bow fronted three drawer commode with later chinoiserie lacquer
Wood
Unavailable|$65,000
French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Commode
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18th century commode has two drawers sans traverse and slender cabriole legs. It is
Lacquer
Unavailable|$8,800
Napoleon III black lacquer commode
Located in New York, NY
A very fine Napoleon III black lacquer, gilt, and polychrome painted commode, four drawers with
Marble
Unavailable|$84,170
Circa 1880 A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE BY EMMANUEL ZWIENER, PARIS, CIRCA 1880 The
Marble
Unavailable|$5,500
Three-Drawer Cream Lacquered Commode by Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
The three-drawer cabinet with elaborate gilt metal fittings, with architectural drawings between gilt inlaid lines.
Metal
Unavailable|$10,000
Guy Lefevre for Jansen Three-Drawer Lacquered Commode
By Guy Lefevre
Located in New York, NY
The lacquered three-drawer chest raised on a bronze base with short legs. Designed by Guy
Bronze
Unavailable|$11,600
Commode
Located in Toronto, ON
Outstanding antique French 19th century lacquer Commode of Bombay shape of excellent quality and
Ormolu
Unavailable|$6,800
19th Century French Serpentine Front Rococo Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
Gorgeous 19th century French Serpentine front Rococo commode green lacquered with Chinese decor
Wood, Oak
Unavailable|$67,573
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode
By Maison Millet
Located in Rome, IT
Late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted lacquer commode. Signed Millet. Mison Millet
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable|$4,975
French Bamboo Chinoiserie Lacquer Chest
Located in Montecito, CA
Charming French bamboo chinoiserie lacquer three-drawer chest with woven straw side panels; early
Bamboo, Lacquer
Unavailable|$4,250 / set
Pair Lacquered French Regency Bachelor Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of vintage mid-century French Regency paint decorated chests. Lacquered in soft white. Each
Wood
Unavailable|$4,500
French Art Moderne Commode with Shagreen Top
Located in Southfield, MI
Phenomenal black satin lacquered French commode dating from the late 1940s or early 1950s. Clean
Unavailable|$12,914
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Ormolu-Mounted Lacquer Commode
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Louis XV style two-drawer ormolu-mounted marble toped lacquer commode. The
Unavailable|$88,364
French Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Black Vernis Martin Commode, Stamped Wolff
By Christophe Wolff
Located in London, Middlesex
The serpentine-fronted, bombé commode decorated with French japanning has a moulded brêche violet
Lacquer
Unavailable|$6,520
Jansen Commode Louis XVI Style
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style chest of drawers in lacquered wood. Jansen house circa 1960. Three
Wood
Unavailable|$4,741
A French 19th Century Lacquered Louis XVI Style Semainier
Located in Madrid, ES
A french black lacquered and brass details Louis XVI style semanier.
Wood
Unavailable|$4,623
19th Century French Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French lacquered wood chest of drawers, 1890s.
Brass
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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