Antique French Intarsia Oak Commode witt Marble top by Joseph Schmitz ca 1770
By Joseph Schmitz
Located in Baambrugge, NL
One of the most special pieces from our collection, this antique French chest of drawers with the three drawers and the sides completely inlaid with wood (intarsia) in geometric patt...
Marble
French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted Chest / Commode By Baker Furniture Co.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style painted commode / chest by Baker Furniture Company. It has silver gilt and French gray accents and dovetail construction. It is in very good condition...
Brass
A Guillerme et Chambron oak commode
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et chambron oak commode circa 1980 2 draws
Oak
Antique 5-Foot Long French Commode in Sculpted Oak, Original Marble Top, C. 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unusual French commode, given the approximate width of 60 inches, this sculpted oak chest of drawers was hand-carved circa 1860.
Stone, Marble
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C French serpentine front bleached oak commode. 1770. Reference: 7907 Dimensions 46 inches (117 cms) Wide 24.5 inches (62 cms) Deep 32 inches (81 cms) High
Oak
20th Century Bleached Wood Louis XV Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This nightstand makes its impression through natural bleached oak, cabriole legs, single door. The piece dates to 20th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of peri...
Oak
Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Botanised finish. 1920. Two available. (Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles) Dimensions 84 inches (213 cms) Wide 23 ...
Oak
Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Ebonised finish. 1920. Two available. (Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles). Dimensions 84 inches (213 cms) Wide 23 ...
Oak
$6,580 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Oak
$6,220 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Oak
$5,311 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Oak
$4,096 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Oak
$3,793 / item
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Oak
"Pantalionnière" Chest of Drawers, André Arbus (1903-1969)
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Arbus designed furniture that was both luxurious and functional, reflecting a tradition reinterpreted with modernity and finesse. "Pantalonnière" Chest of Drawers Lacquered oak, bro...
Oak, Bone
19th Century chest of drawers Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century chest of drawers Louis XV, Paris Very well finished inlaid chest of drawers Curved shape made of solid HLZ oak. 3Lockable drawer fronts with ornate bronze handles. Pro...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Provincial Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
This large 19th century piece will add character and personality to a room. In a wonderfully rich dark oak, this chest is raised on escargot feet and features three drawers with orig...
Oak
Robust Louis XV Provincial Bureau in Oak
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderfully robust Louis XV Provincial bureau in oak with original hardware.
Oak
Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderful late 18th century Director commode in oak. This commode is of excellent scale. the top is made from three planks, and follows down to raised paneled sides for added desig...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers with Parquetry & Marble Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Raised on tapering legs with brass sabots, the drawers feature hand-cut dovetails and oak secondary wood, consistent with French workshop production.
Marble, Brass
Exceptional Early 20th Century Counter-Chest Signed "Galeries Lafayette"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exceptional early 20th century counter-chest is signed "Galeries Lafayette". Galleries Lafayette was created in 1894 in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France which was created by ...
Cut Glass, Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished with superb neoclassic carved detail that is visually captivating! When viewed from ...
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Trunk dated 1877
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Trunk dated 1877 is a truly special keepsake piece your family can enjoy for generations! Commemorating the date of 1877 on one side and the initial ...
Steel
$2,527
Painted French Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted French oak commode. 1860. Reference: 8281 Dimensions 43.5 inches (110 cms) Wide 20 inches (51 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron.
Oak
19th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 19th-century French commode, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of classic French design. This substantial piece features three spacious drawers, each framed with ...
Oak
Royal Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener Bronze, gilded or partly dark patinated. Marble plate, over three frying chunks and a large two-third...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commodes Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare an opulent pair of matched and signed French Louis XVI style commodes, dressers, or chests of drawers by French cabinet maker Rene Trotel born in Brittany, France 20th Century...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$2,578Sale Price|20% Off
Antique fine Louis XV chest of drawers, circa 1880, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique fine Louis XV chest of drawers, circa 1880, Napoleon III Solid wood inlaid with oak and king-size veneer. Finely chiseled and gilt bronze, with a beautiful veneer pattern. S...
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C French painted 4 drawer oak commode. 1820
Brass
French 18th Century Regence Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful early 18th century French Regence Commode. Wonderfully constructed from sturdy oak in arbalete form with 4 drawers. A stunning addition to any classical surrounding.
Oak
Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris Very well made chest of drawers with thread inlays. Curved shape made of solid HLZ oak. 2Lockable drawer fronts w...
Marble, Bronze
$3,347
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French painted 3dr commode, 1820. Dimensions: 53 inches (135 cms) wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) deep 37.5 inches (95 cms) high.
Oak
19th Century French Three Drawer Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French serpentine three drawer chest of drawers with inlaid top.
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron , Chest of drawers "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1950/1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron rare oak and opaline side table. Handles in ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski.
Ceramic, Oak, Opaline Glass
Louis XV Period Parisian Commode in Walnut, Oak and Beech, 18th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
18th-century Parisian commode in walnut, oak, and beech. Sold without a lock. Very good condition. It was completely disassembled by cabinetmaker, then reassembled, cleaned, and waxe...
Oak, Walnut
$4,180 / set
Pair of French Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of early 20th Century French painted oak commodes. 1930. Internal reference: H Code: 9158 Dimensions: W: 48" (121.9 cm) H: 35.5" (90.2 cm) D: 20" (50.8 cm)
Oak
20th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 20th-century French commode embodies the Louis XV style, showcasing the elegance of traditional craftsmanship combined with functional design. Constructed from oak wood...
Oak
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 cms) Wide 24 inches (61 cms) Deep 39 inches (99 cms) High
Oak
ANTiQUE FRENCH CIRCA 1880 ORIGINAL EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY FLORAL LINEN TRUNK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super unique, original French circa 1880 fully embroidered linen trunk or chest Please note the delive...
Upholstery, Oak
Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
$9,374Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Fine French late 19th century Louis XV style around 1890 fruitwood floral marquetry and bronze mounted two drawer bombe petit commode.
Marble, Bronze
$5,901Sale Price|40% Off
18th Century Louis XVI Oak Commode circa 1780 with Two Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Louis XVI commode dates from the late 18th century, around 1790, and is crafted from solid oak with veneered panels and refined brass fittings. The rectangular body rest...
Pine, Cherry, Oak
19th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French commode is a stunning example of the Louis XV style, featuring a graceful serpentine front and sides crafted from solid oak. The commode's elegant curves, in...
Oak
French Carved and Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French carved and painted three-drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions: 44.5 inches (113 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms) deep 34.5 inches (88 cms) high.
Oak
Empire Commode, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire commode. Mahogany, oak, ormolu bronze, Saint Anne marble. France, 19th century.
Marble, Bronze
Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and spectacular, late 19th century chest of drawers. This beautiful Empire style commode has obviously been used, but the condition is good to excellent. It has a beautifu war...
Marble, Bronze
$1,346Sale Price|49% Off
18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or maps.
Iron
French Commode w/Nice Hardware & Carved Accent Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached oak commode from the 19th century.
Oak
$4,425Sale Price|25% Off
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Commode was considered an essential furnishing in the 1700s as closets were virtually non-existent.
Bronze
French Restauration Crotch Mahogany Commode Stamped ' Maigret '
Located in Nashville, TN
Gilded mounts with hand hewn marble top .This chest has secondary wood of oak and gilded figures (laurel and ribbon ,cornucopia ).
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century French Commode - an Antique Gem!
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Hidden antique mirror with drawn glass Three spacious drawers for organized storage Elegant towel holders on both sides Superior craftsmanship and authentic details Durable a...
Oak
1950’s French multi draw cabinet
By Romeo
Located in London, Lambeth
Compact set of 12 storage draws in oak with a Formica top and bottom Strip.Lovely set of 12 steel round handles.Flexible storage cabinet.
Oak
$2,765Sale Price|30% Off
French Charles X Commode with Silver Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Charles X blonde oak commode with silver inlay. A late‑19th‑century French Charles X commode in blonde oak with silver inlay is a rare and exceptionally eleg...
Oak
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Louis XV style commode embodies the charm and craftsmanship of classic French country design. Constructed from rich walnut, the commode features a warm, glowing p...
Bronze
Antique Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French painted commode features a graceful appearance enhanced with subtle scrollwork from the carved ornamentation on the drawer facades to the four legs below, each...
Brass
French Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Louis XVI style oak and brass commode with with marble. A French Louis XVI commode with a marble top is one of the most iconic pieces of late‑19th‑century ne...
Marble
19th Century Louis XVI Commode, Hand-Made Oak with Breccia Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI commode hand-made in France in the late 1800s using oak and decorated with mahogany veneer and brass molding.
Breccia Marble
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Taupe Painted Commodes, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style commodes, nightstands, or chests of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved taupe painted oak, with original brass h...
Brass
18th Century Country French Painted Commode with Bronze Pulls & Keyguards
Located in Dallas, TX
Authentic 18th century Country French commode combines the relaxed beauty of a softly painted finish with the warmth of a stripped natural wood top. Three spacious drawers are shaped...
Bronze
French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Commode ~ Vanity ~ Washstand
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Napoleon III period rosewood commode vanity, beautifully designed with richly figured wood, white Carrara marble, and an elaborate original beveled mirror. The warm tones o...
Carrara Marble
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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