Sold|$1,299 / set
Pair of Antique French Marble Top Bedside or Lamp Tables
Located in London, GB
Pair of slim antique French marble-top bedside or lamp tables in kingwood and with some lovely
Marble
Sold|$1,424 / set
20th century French Oak Pair of Chests of drawers, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful pair of art deco oak bedside tables with brass handles. Typical graphic base from
Brass
Sold|$4,300 / set
Pair of Antique French Narrow Chests with Marble Tops, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French narrow chests with marble tops, circa 1880.
Sold|$4,788 / set
Pair of Antique French Marble Top Slim Chests of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of tall antique marble top chests with concave fronts, beautifully made from a
Marble
Sold|$7,900 / set
Pair of Maison Regain Chests from France, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of Maison Regain chests from France, 1970s. Solid elm construction with thick leather pulls on
Elm
Sold|$4,500 / item
Pair of French Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
. Condition is perfect. Restored. France, circa 1930s. Measures: 32” W x 16” D x 37” H. Could be sold
Brass
Pair of French Silver Bombe Chests attrib Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French silver gilt Louis XV style bombe chests, each with a glass top over a silver gilt
Wood
Sold|$9,800 / set
Pair of French Neo Classical Style Painted Bed Side Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely French Neo Classical style bed side chests. Painted in a pretty creme and green color with
Wood
Sold|$2,520 / set
Pair of French, Louis XV Style Bombe Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French, Louis XV style bombe low chests, overall white painted and parcel-gilt, the
Wood
Pretty Pair of French Style Painted Bombe Chests
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French style bombe chests having two large drawers for storage and hand-painted in antique
Pair of antique French bedside tables - chests of drawers with diamond pattern
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of two antique French chests of drawers from the 19th century. These commodes have been later
Pine
Pair of 2 French Antique Marble and Marquetry Nightstands-20s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Attention : Available exclusively in France and EU Countries. Pair of 2 French Antique Louis XVI
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Bedside Tables - Chests of Drawers with Patinated Pattern
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of two antique French chests of drawers from the 19th century. These commodes have been later
Pine
Antique Pair French Louis XV Chiffonier Marble & Kingwood Tall Lingerie Chests
Located in Portland, OR
A fine Pair of antique 19th century French, Louis XV 'Semainiers', tall Lingerie marble topped
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique French Chests of Drawers from the 19th Century
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of Antique French Chests of Drawers from the 19th Century. This set of two antique French
Wood
Pair French Marquetry Bedside Lamp Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of French marble topped bedside chests of drawers, serpentine shaped with
Marble
Vintage Pair of French Provincial Style Hand-Painted Four-Drawer Side Stands
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage pair of French Provincial style stands feature floral and foliate decoration with gold
Wood
Pair of "Louis XVI" bedside tables, inlaid with various woods, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of precious and rare "Louis XVI" bedside tables, finely inlaid with various woods and
Walnut
Pair of French Antique 19th Century Painted Chests
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of unique painted chests from the 19th century in the Louis XVI style made of mahogany. These
Brass
French Louis XV Kingwood Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Lingerie Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style lingerie chests or tall beside chests France, Circa 1920s
Marble, Brass
Sold|$3,283 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Burr Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of French Art Deco burr walnut marble top bedside cabinets, dating from the 1920’s
Marble
Ornate French Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Bombay Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Louis XV style mahogany bombay chests or commodes. The chests feature
Marble
French Provincial Louis XV Lingerie Chests Attributed to Grosfeld House, Pair
By Grosfeld House
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style five-drawer lingerie chests Attributed to
Brass
A Pair of French 19th Century Hand Painted Verdigris Three Drawer Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of French 19th century hand painted verdigris patinated three drawer chests. Each
2 French Antique Rosewood Marquetry Nightstands-Pair Marble&Wood Night Tables
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 Vintage French Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands Style Louis XV from the 20s
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of French 20th Century Chinoiserie Style Bedside Tables with Curving Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French bedside tables from the 20th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in France
Wood
Pair of 2 French Vintage Rosewood Marquetry and Marble Bedside Tables
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 Vintage French Louis XV Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands from the 50s Cabinet
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Sold|$3,750 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Ebonized Chests in the Manner of Jules Leleu
By André Arbus, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, Maison Dominique
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of French Art Deco ebonized commodes, chests, nightstands or side tables with two
Bronze
Near Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany & Marble Top Pedestal Cabinets, 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each having a circular marble top above a conforming pedestal cabinet with one hinged door opening to reveal interior shelving (one with a marble shelf), the difference in the two be...
Mahogany
Pair of 2 French Antique Marble and Mahogany Marquetry Nightstands-20s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 French Antique Louis XVI Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands from the 20s 2
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Fine Pair of Early 20th Century French Transitional Louis XV-XVI Kingwood Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of late 19th-early 20th century French transitional Louis XV -XVI kingwood
Kingwood
Pair Antique French Semainier Ormolu Inlaid Lingerie Marble Chests Dressers 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine pair of antique French lingerie Semainier chests of drawers, made of inlaid kingwood
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Pair of French Marble Top Two Drawers Bronze-Mounted Tables or Nightstands
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French marble top two drawers bronze-mounted tables or nightstands. Each Louis XV style
Sold|$1,504 / set
Pair of Small Marble Topped French Chest of Drawers
Located in Worcester, GB
Pair of small marble topped French chest of drawers Measures: Width 51 cm 20 in Depth 35 cm
Marble
Sold|$2,995 / set
Grange French Louis Philippe Cherry Wood Bedside Chests, Pair
By Grange
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Louis Philippe style five-drawer nightstands or chests of drawers By
Brass
Pair of French Farmhouse Bedside Tables - Nightstands in Black and White Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of two French chest of drawers - nightstands in Neoclassical style. These bedside tables are
Pine
Pair of French Bombe Chests attrib. to Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare pair of French Rococo style Bombe chests by Maison Jansen, early 1900s, each with serpentine
Wood
Pair French Kingwood & Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Cabinet Chests with Marble Tops
Located in Norwich, GB
A decorative pair Louis XV style kingwood and marquetry inlaid bedside cabinets with marble tops
Marble
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI style painted bedside chests. Very fine patina
Wood
French Louis XVI Pair of Carrara Marble-Top Chests of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French antique set of two Louis XVI style chests of drawers in solid, French polished mahogany with
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Brass
Sold|$9,680 / set
Pair of French Neo-Classical Bed Side Chests with Greek Key Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of French Neo-Classical bed side chest with painted Greek Key design. Beautiful
Wood
Pair of French Painted Chinoiserie Bombay Shaped Chests with Three Drawers Each
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French blue painted and raised gold and silver chinoiserie Bombay shaped chests with three
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Three-Drawer Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and charming pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated three drawer chests
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Mid-Century Leather Covered Chests of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome and elegant pair of large-scale French Louis XVI style leather wrapped commodes with
Bronze
Pair of French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Marble Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative pair of Walnut, Satinwood & Mahogany French
Walnut
20th Century Black French Art Deco Pair of Ebonized Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage French Art Deco pair of chests made of hand crafted ebonized wood, in good
Metal
Ethan Allen French Provincial Louis XV Solid Maple Chests of Drawers, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Country Louis XV style five-drawer dresser chests By Ethan Allen
Maple, Paint
Pair of French provincial Louis XV-Style Bombe’ walnut chest of drawers
Located in Houston, TX
This handsome pair of walnut cabinets in the louis XV style Makes a great presentation as a pair of
Walnut
Pair Boulle Chest of Drawers Tall Boy French Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous single French Boulle style chest of drawers Boulle was a famous French cabinet maker
Wood
Sold|$5,200 / set
Pair of French Louis XV-Style chests in walnut with alabaster tops
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of handsome chests that are very functional with Drawers that slide easily under a alabaster
Alabaster
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood and Mahogany Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood and mahogany chests. Each chest is
Marble, Ormolu
Stamped Gillows a Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood and Kingwood Parquetry
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
A pair of French gilt bronze mounted rosewood and kingwood parquetry bombe tables de nuit / bedside
Marble, Ormolu
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of ''Petronille" Chest of Drawers, France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of "Pétronille" chest of drawers by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison in Oak and Bronze
Bronze
Very Chic Pair of French Cabinets in Cerused Oak Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buchanan, MI
VERY CHIC PAIR OF FRENCH CABINETS IN CERUSED OAK ATTRIBUTED TO MAISON JANSEN
Oak
Sold|$1,950 / set
1970s Pair of Solid Pine Chest of drawers by Maison Regain, France
By Maison Regain
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of solid pine chests of drawers from the Savoie collection, produced by Maison Regain, circa
Pine
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bedside Tables with Marquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your bedroom with this elegant pair of antique fruitwood bombe commodes. Crafted in Paris
Bronze
Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Side Cabinets or Vitrines, Attributed Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style, ormolu-mounted mahogany side cabinets each having
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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