18th Century French Solid Oak Carved Coffer in Provincial Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, solid oak coffer from the 1700s, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled exterior counterbalanced with meticulously carved tulip and acanthus motifs that scrolls across the...
Iron
Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Miami, FL
This solid oak chest from the 1900s is full of gorgeous hand-carved details and a wonderful patina. Inside there are two small drawers, ideal for items that are easily lost, and a sh...
Walnut
Elegant Antique Oak Lozenge Paneled Trunk from France, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… The carvings of this oak trunk are quite impressive, with some motifs being faintly carved, while other elements have great depth. Dating to the 1700s...
Fabric, Textile, Oak
$7,710 / set
Pair of Oak Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The piece showcases exquisite period details including carved dentil molding along the crown, square tapered legs, and classically proportioned drawer fronts. Each element has been t...
Wood
Pair of Henredon Four Centuries Provincial Oak Commode Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Henredon Four Centuries Collection Provincial Style Oak Commodes, Bedside Chests of Drawers. This Pair Henredon oak commodes are in the French Provincial style, are high-qual...
Oak
$2,835Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted from dense French oak during the late 19th century, this Country French commode combines generous storage with the sculptural movement and rich carving associated with p...
Brass
19th Century French Carved Oak Coffer, Baroque Style Storage Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, solid oak coffer from the 1800s or earlier, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled exterior counterbalanced with a running coin motif scrolling across the frieze which adds...
Iron
Large André Sornay chest of drawers in limed oak from the 1940s
By Andre Sornay
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large chest of drawers from the 1940s by French designer André Sornay.
Oak
19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Coffer, Baroque Style Storage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, solid oak coffer from the 1800s or earlier, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled exterior counterbalanced with stylized foliate motifs across the frieze and apron which a...
Iron
19th Century French Solid Oak Carved Coffer in Baroque Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, solid oak coffer from the 1800s, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled exterior counterbalanced with hand-carved patterns scrolling across the frieze which adds to the rus...
Iron
$21,089Sale Price|20% Off
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Maple France XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
French neoclassical chest of drawers inlaid with breccia top, front with 2 drawers, front and sides inlaid with architectural whims enclosed within gilt bronze borders, wavy legs.
Marble, 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 Provincial Solid Oak Coffer, Hand-Carved, Circa 1720
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This solid oak coffer from the 1720s is full of gorgeous hand carved details and a wonderful patina. Swirling acanthus leaves and florals beautifully adorn the facade. Four columns b...
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
Pair French Bedside Chests Antique Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets. These Cabinets Stand Upon Elegant Shaped Legs. One Cabinet Features 3 x oak Lined Drawers. The 2nd Cabinet Features 1 x Oak Lined Drawer and a...
Oak, Walnut
Heavy French Oak Coffer, Gothic Style, Panelled Design, 1800s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Heavy French Panelled Oak Coffer The chest has 2 moulded panels on the front and 1 more on each side with a carrying handle This is a very heavy piece it is made from solid Oak T...
Oak
Petite Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Petite Cabinet in Carved Oak, France, 1940s Where rural geometry meets quiet sculpture This French cabinet from the 1940s distills the essence of provincial craft into a modest, arc...
Oak
Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers From Nîmes in Solid Oak, 20th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
A Louis XV style commode, known as a "Nîmoise" commode, crafted from solid carved oak. Functional keys and locks. Additional information: Period: 20th century Style: Louis XV - Tra...
Oak
French Bleached Oak Parquet Nightstand or End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French bleached oak parquet nightstand or end table, France, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a nightstand, or as an end or side table.
Metal
18th Century French Solid Oak Carved Coffer in Baroque Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, solid oak coffer from the 1700s, the heavy storage trunk has a paneled construction graced by various hand-carved patterns such as roses along the upper trim, and more abst...
Iron
Jean Michel Wilmotte Two Drawer Palmer Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Knobs
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Just in from France is this iconic Jean Michel Wilmotte Palmer chest made of cerused oak.
Brass
Unique French Chest of Drawers in Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French chest of drawers in Louis XV, Paris Extremely rare and antique chest of drawers, France around 1860. Solid marble cover plate, profiled. Fire-gilt bronze mounts w...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century French serpentine front commode. Beautiful craftsmanship from the region of Alsace. In bleached oak with three smooth running drawers. Circa 1780.
Oak
18th Century French Oak Coffer, Gothic Style Antique Storage Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Small French Oak Coffer, Strong Box
Oak
20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS DESIGN AFTER FRANÇOIS LINKE & LÉON MESSAGÉ Finely chased, gilded fittings. Solid beech wood top panel mottled marble top above a pair of doors concealed by a ...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers "Gillodes" in Rosewood and Oak Frame, 20th C.
Located in NAVILLY, FR
A Louis XIV style commode stamped GILLODES, veneered in rosewood and mounted on an oak frame with rich bronze ornamentation. Functional keys and locks. Additional information: Peri...
Oak, Rosewood
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console sku 1382E Price is each x2 available W216 x D32 x H86 cm. Weight 80 kg
Oak
Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console Price is each x 2 available sku 1382B W221 x D32 x H85 cm Weight 76 Kg
Oak
English Style Oak and Walnut Veneer Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
English-style chest of drawers in solid oak and walnut veneer, mounted on a fir frame, dating from the 19th century. Sold as is, with some missing parts (all restorations possible u...
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Painted Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome and robust 18th Century French Louis XIV oak commode. With a later pale grey finish. Two small drawers over two wide drawers. Ornate brass handles, fielded sides and decor...
Oak
Antique Country French Painted Three-Drawer Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Country French character is beautifully expressed in this painted three drawer commode, shaped with the fluid lines and decorative restraint associated with provincial Louis XV furni...
Brass
Petite 18th Century French Louis XV Oak Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite 18th Century French Louis XV Oak Commode with Serpentine Front and 3 Drawers
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XV Provincial Bleached Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Charming Louis XV style commode featuring two spacious drawers, beautifully hand-carved details, and elegant cabriole legs. The natural wood finish highlights the rich grain, while t...
Bronze
Early Pine Chest of Drawers From France, Circa 1850
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Pine Chest of Drawers From France, Circa 1850. Nice model with original hardware. Light wear and patina.
Oak
French Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers With Marble, 1820s
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe Chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak as secondary and book-matched mahogany veneer as primary wood.
Mahogany, Oak
Large French Oak Haberdashery Shop Counter with Long Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid large oak haberdashery shop counter from a department store in Northern France. The generous single plank top exhibits excellent colour and grain throughout with a hollow...
Brass
French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th century French three drawer bleached walnut commode with a good marble top. 1860. Code: 8499 Dimensions: W: 51.5" (130.8 cm) H: 38.5" (97.8 cm) D: 22.5" (57.2 cm)
Walnut
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SERPENTINE LOUIS XV PAINTED COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique French Louis XVI style 19th Century hand painted Oak Serpentine fronted commode chest ...
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Oak Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated oak commode. The five drawer commode is raised by fine square tapered fluted legs above block rosettes and elegant fluted desig...
Oak
19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique French single chest of drawers made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, veneered on Oakwood in good condition. The rectangular cupboard is composed with ...
Marble, Metal, Brass
18th Century French Carved Oak Serpentine Commode on Hoof Feet
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French carved oak serpentine commode on hoof feet. 4 smaller drawers over one larger drawer with handsomely carved apron, knees and feet. Scrolls, foliage and shells car...
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers from Alsace
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XVI Period French marble top commode, or chest of drawers, from Alsace.
Brass
ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III BOULLE MARQUETRY UPRiGHT COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime French Napoleon III Circa 1880 Brass & Faux Tortoise shell Boulle chest of drawers with gol...
Brass
Late 18th Century Antique French Chevet with Hand-Carved Oak Legs
Located in Nashville, TN
This striking antique French Chevet combines the deep storage capacity of a traditional coffer with the elevated stature of a console table. It showcases distinctive elements of trad...
Oak
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 20th century 34 3/8" H x 17" D x 34 5/8" W Executed in the Louis XV taste, this fine...
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Odense, DK
A grand yet grounded piece, this antique Empire commode dates back to the early 19th century. Crafted in rich walnut with glowing depth, the piece reflects the stylistic ideals of th...
Marble
French Oak Commodes with Mirror Doors, Painted Drape Design, 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
2 French 1940s oak commodes with 2 mirrored doors with painted drape design (PRICED EACH)
Oak, Mirror
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Ebonized Oak, Marble Top, France, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A popular model for this designer cabinet maker. Ebonized Oak, Bronze, Marble France, 1950s
Marble, Bronze
20th century French Oak and Brass Four Drawers Office File Cabinet
Located in LEGNY, FR
Oak office file cabinet with four drawers dating from the 1920s in very good condition. Was used for storing files in an office in Grenoble France (stamp proving it). Brass handles a...
Oak
Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Located in Wien, AT
The substructure is out of oak - which is typical for french craftmanship, the chest is richly decorated with bronze fittings, on the drawers, on the sides and also on the furniture ...
Bronze
Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode. Circa 1900 Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style elements creates a unique juxtaposition of curves and classical details. The result is a...
Marble
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
1830s French Empire Walnut Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
1830s French Empire walnut chest with four drawers and gilded edges Beautiful wooden root.
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Neoclassical Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stately mid-19th century French Louis XVI style three-drawer commode from the Normandy region, circa 1850s, hand carved in solid oak and beautifully bleached or washed to reveal it...
Oak
French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.
Brass
In the Manner of André Sornay, Solid Oak Commode, France, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
In the manner of André Sornay, stepped solid oak low commode, France, 1950s. This low commode is an exercise in two-tone architectural geometry, its warm honey-toned solid oak set a...
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Serpentine Front Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style carved oak commode from Honfleur, the picturesque port town in Normandy known for its half-timbered houses and longstanding woodworking traditio...
Oak
19th Century French Oak Château Sideboard with Marble Top
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This elegant 19th-century French sideboard originates from a château and showcases the craftsmanship typical of that period. Made of solid oak with rich patina, the lower part featur...
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that is truly timeless!
Marble, Bronze
17th Century Antique French Oak Trunk from the Gothic Period
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A French 17th century large carved oak trunk. This trunk features a long rectangular shape body whereby the front panel has carved into it a Gothic style ornamentation in the form of...
Wood
French Directoire Style Handcrafted Customizable 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable for its straight, classical and timeless lines...
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Commode, Oak with Bronze Hardware, Circa 1740
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful mid-18th century French commode is made of oak with its original patina. It has original bronze hardware too.
Oak
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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