Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Black Lacquered Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb French Louis XVI style black lacquered tall chest with brass hardware. A beautiful
Brass
Sold|$6,675
Maison Jansen Stamped Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
mounts. Black lacquer top, France, 1940s. Stamped Jansen.
Marble
Chest of Drawers Lacquered and Bronze by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Dresser, commode or chest of drawers black lacquered wood and bronze by Maison Jansen. In a Rococo
Bronze
Antique French Chinoiserie Lacquered Chest, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French bombe' Chinoiserie black lacquered commode, in Louis XV style
Antique French Chinoiserie Lacquered Chest, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French bombe' Chinoiserie black lacquered commode, in Louis XV style
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Lingerie Chest
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style seven-drawer lingerie chest or semainier By Kindel
Brass
1930s Japanese Inspired Chest of Drawers Secrétaire, Red Lacquered, France
Located in Girona, Girona
Japanese inspired chest of drawers-secrétaire, red lacquered solid wood with scenes in golden
Brass
Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers by Jacques Quinet, France, 1948
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine chest of drawers with brass details, Louis XVI style. Black lacquer, three drawers, elegant
Mahogany
French Guy Lefevre Dresser Cabinet Lacquer and Brass Drawers, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare and beautiful cabinet dresser by Guy Lefevre from the 1970s. Rich lacquered in shades of
Brass
Sold|$22,000
Japanned Commode by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Japanned commode by Maison Jansen. Gilded bronze mounts and pulls with original marble top
Lacquer
French Mid-20th Century Louis XV-Style Painted and Gilt Two-Drawer Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French, mid-20th century, Louis XV style, painted and gilt two-drawer commode. Its
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser chest, commode, or server
Brass
Vintage Dentist Storage Cabinet French Black Lacquered Seven Drawers, 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury bank of drawers, French, circa 1950-1960. Built for the medical field, specifically
Wood
Signed Vintage Blue Lacquer & Brass Dresser by Jean Claude Mahey, France 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful vintage blue lacquer and brass 10 drawers dresser by Jean Claude Mahey and produced by
Brass
French 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Louis XVI Style Commode Firmly attributed to Henry Dasson of Paris Of gentle
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
19th Century, French Louis XV Style Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
19th century, French Louis XV style lacquered wood chest of drawers The small chest of drawers
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode By Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 3/4 in W: 57 1/4 in D: 21 in An extraordinary French Louis XVI style bronze
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Outstanding French Louis XIV Green Lacquered Dresser with Brass Handles
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning green lacquered French Louis XIV dresser with brass handles. This wonderful dresser has a
Lacquer
20th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Marble-Top French Louis XV Style Dresser
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser in Louis XV style of the 20th century. Furniture lacquered chinoiserie, with handles
Marble, Bronze
Ethan Allen French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Ethan
Maple, Lacquer
French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant French Louis XV Rococo style two-drawer black lacquered chest or commode
Marble, Metal
John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Regency Louis XV style dressers or chests of drawers By John Stuart
Brass
Art Deco Small Furniture, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, Nickel, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Unusual Art Deco / modernism small furniture / side chest / minibar from France, circa 1930
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Sold|$65,000
Dutch Chinoiserie Decorated Demi-Lune Commode
Located in Queens, NY
An 18th c Louis XVI Style demi-lune commode with three drawers and two side doors the lacquered
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Sold|$16,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Japanned Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
. Both commodes are signed in an Eboniste's stamp "D'Orey". While clearly this name is of French origin
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XIV Lacquered Green Double Serpentine Front Brass Handles Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XIV lacquered green double serpentine front brass handles dresser. Circa 1930's, in
Lacquer
French Dresser in Lacquered and Painted Wood in Louis XVI Style, 20th Century
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser of the 20th century. Louis XVI style furniture in carved, lacquered and painted wood
Wood
Lapis Lazuli and Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers by Jansen, France 1975
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine black and blue chest of drawers (six) with brass handles and angles. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, circa 1975.
Brass
Sold|$12,000
19th Century Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV style lacquered commode
19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This item is a gorgeous 19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble. The chest
Marble
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture
Brass
Sold|$3,900
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Chest
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in black lacquered wood, made in the manner of Pierre
Lacquer
Sold|$29,628
Louis Xv Period Lacquered Commod
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Louis XV period . Lacquered decor . XVIIIth century . Gilded bronze . Marble top : Rouge de
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Empire Style Commode Spreckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Captivating 19th century French empire style commode or chest of drawers lacquer spreckled by
Brass
Lovely Black Lacquered French Bombe Chest of Drawers with Silver Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely French black lacquered Bombe chest of drawers with
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Lacquered and Gilded Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
style rich and sumptuous French rococo. The chest of drawers is in pale green lacquered wood with carved
Wood
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Coromandel Commode, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine 19th century French Louis XV style chinoiserie coromandel commode with faux painted marble top
Bronze
Sold|$13,900
Modern Lacquered Parchment 3-Drawer Dresser
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
This modernist glossy lacquered parchment dresser with 3 drawers in the Jacques Adnet style
Parchment Paper
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Dresser or Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style dresser or chest of drawers By
Brass
Jansen Directoire Style White Lacquered Tall Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely and elegant Jansen Directoire style white lacquered lingerie chest with superb gilt bronze
Wood
A Jacques Quinet chest of drawers in lacquer and mahogany of Rio. France 50's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large chest of drawers with six overhanging drawers in black lacquer. The top and sides are in
Mahogany, Lacquer
Sold|$7,950
Directoire Style Commode by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
a sensational French black lacquered Jansen commode featuring gold tapered sides with four locking
Marble
Sold|$4,622 / set
Commoes blue lacquer and brass Jean Claude Mahey made in France 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Genève, GE
2 vintage chests of drawers in blue lacquer and brass from Jean Claude Mahey, made in France, 1970
Brass
Pierre Cardin Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Chest
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Austin, TX
Lacquered Mid-Century Modern French chest by Pierre Cardin with gilt brass trim throughout and made
Brass
Sauteuse commode with Chinese decor, Louis XV style, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style sauteuse commode in red background lacquered wood and gold highlights with Chinese
Bronze
Art Deco Style Lacquer Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in Art Deco style in cream-coloured lacquer, opening with three drawers in front
Brass
Pair of French Polished Lacquer Bachelors Chests attr. Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Danville, CA
Exquisite pair of French Polished Lacquer Bachelors Chests with Brass pulls in the style of Paul
Brass
Return of Egypt lacquered chest of drawers, 19th c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Black lacquered eturn from Egypt style chest of drawers in opening with three drawers decorated
Wood
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bombe Chest with Marble Top
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning French bombe chest with a chinoiserie lacquered finish. The original marble top has been
Marble
A 1940 lacquered sycamore chest of draw with bronze handles
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a 1940 lacquered sycamore comode attibuted to Andre Arbus with 12 drawers and bronze handle
Sycamore
Sold|$2,133
1970 Maroon Lacquered Chest J.C Mahey Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Stunning maroon lacquered chest, with brass in top and wooden base finished in brass, two doors.
Brass
20th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser of the early 20th century. Small furniture in carved, lacquered and painted wood
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Stamped JANSEN Ebony Commodes, Nightstands or Chests, Hollywood Regency
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of stamped JANSEN ebony commodes, nightstands or chests. Hollywood Regency pair of ebony
Bronze
Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning black lacquered chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s. High quality piece
Brass
Art Deco Commode Chest of Drawers in Amboyna with Marble Top and Glass Handles
Located in Ulm, DE
Chest of drawers with four drawers Amboina root wood, high gloss lacquer finish Marble top Glass
Marble
Jean Claude Mahey Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A Jean Claude Mahey chest of drawers in black lacquer with ten drawers each of differning size
Brass
Exceptional Commode of the 19th Century in the Style of Louis XV
By Ernst Keller
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional commode of the 19th century in the style of Louis XV in marquetry of precious and
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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