Pair Louis XVI style marble topped commodes.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 18th Century style marble topped Bombe shaped Louis XVI style commodes, each
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Pair Louis XVI style marble topped commodes.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 18th Century style marble topped Bombe shaped Louis XVI style commodes, each
Mahogany
$5,800 / set
Matched Pair Of Louis Philippe Mahogany Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rectangular tops and canted corners over three drawers with wood knobs. One with a plinth base and other with toupee feet. One chest a tiny bit smaller by 3/4 of an inch an...
Mahogany
$4,985Sale Price / set|26% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XV style "Semainier" tall chest commodes with a Brêche d'Alep marble top
Marble, Bronze
$10,800 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Kingwood Demi-Lune Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Continental Kingwood Marquetry Demilune commodes with marble tops. Beautifully inlaid with
Kingwood, Satinwood
$6,690 / set
Pair of Rustic White Painted European Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless piece that combines functionality with elegant provincial design. Crafted from solid mahogany, in a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish. With three spac...
Wood
$4,716Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Pair Crackle Paint Decorated Creme and Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine pair of French Louis XV style commodes exudes timeless elegance and charm, beautifully
Belgian Black Marble
Pair of Maison Jansen Black & Mirrored Chests/Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Black & Mirrored Chests/Commodes Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa
Brass
Set of Art Déco Wood Commode and Pair of Nightstands by Mercier Frères, France
By Mercier Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of Art Déco veneered wood commode and pair of side nightstands by Mercier Frères, France By
Metal, Enamel
$3,350 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Maple Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French mid century (1940s) maple two-drawer bedside commodes with parquetry pattern veneer
Marble, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Petit Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped top and conforming marble with brass 3/4 gallery over three brass mounted drawers with keys. Circular tapered legs ending on brass sabot feet. The sides of case are shape...
Marble, Brass
A pair of French 19th c mahogany and gilt bronze mounted commodes by F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of late 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze mounted mounted by F
Marble, Bronze
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Directoire Walnut Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptionally stylish pair of early 19th Century three drawer chest of drawers with good use of
Marble
Pair of Transitional Style Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Transitional Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani, After
Marble, Ormolu
$10,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Turquoise Lacquered Commodes with Natural Coquina Stone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Pair of Turquoise Lacquered Commodes with Natural Coquina Stone lacquered commodes with
Limestone, Metal
French Oak Commodes with Mirror Doors, Painted Drape Design, 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s oak commodes with 2 mirrored doors with painted drape design (PRICED AS Pair).
Oak, Mirror
Pair of Louis XVI-Style Parquetry Veneer Bedside Table / Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (1st half 20th Century) bedside table / commodes with striped
Bronze
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Quality Auffray Attributed Country French Commode with Italian Paper Lining
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. Perfect for use in a bedroom, hallway, or elegant living space, this Auffray French commode pairs
Brass
Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Directoire bronze mounted figural marble top kingwood nightstands commodes represents
Marble, Bronze
Pair Louis XVI Style Heavily Carved Marble Top Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style commodes from the 1930s epitomizes neoclassical
Marble
Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Marquetry Inlaid Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of exquisite Louis XVI style commodes -- Demilune -- Original marble tops -- Neoclassical
Kingwood
Pair of Henredon Four Centuries Provincial Oak Commode Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
. This Pair Henredon oak commodes are in the French Provincial style, are high-quality vintage pieces
Oak
19th Century Pair of Marble Top Bombe Shaped Chests or Commodes
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th Century marble top mahogany chests or commodes of bombe form. This
Marble
Diminutive Louis XV Style Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops, Pair Available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is one of a pair of Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commodes with a sienna marble top over two
Marble
Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Commodes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Inlaid Marquetry and
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$21,732Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Orange Marble, Off White Commodes, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
three-drawer commode featuring a sleek off white (color reference: #F2F0EF) finish and high-gloss
Marble, Brass
Pair of Louis XV–Style Painted Bombe Commodes with Carved Rococo Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative pair of Louis XV–style bombe commodes, richly carved and finished in an
Wood, Paint
Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Marble Commodes
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany and marble commodes. French, 19th Century Measures
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Louis XIV-Style Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Commodes, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of French commodes exhibit exceptional marquetry inlay of the finest woods portraying a
Mahogany, Rosewood
Pair of Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tulipwood and Amaranth Marble-Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of gilt bronze-mounted bas satin tulipwood and amaranth commode with serpentine
Bronze
A fine pair of walnut 19th century Louis Philippe marble top commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of French Louis Philippe walnut marble top commodes. Very fine figured walnut
Carrara Marble
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood Oeil de Vermeil Cube Parquetry and
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Singed Linke Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commodes, Francois Linke, Paris FR
By François Linke
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of singed Linke bronze mounted and parquetry commodes in the Louis XV style. Parisian made
Marble, Bronze
$139,850Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commodes
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis xv style gilt bronze-mounted kingwood
Marble, Bronze
Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes By Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Jean-François Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Matched Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Parquetry
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$198,500 / set
Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent pair of French commodes captures the refinement of the Louis XVI style. A highly
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,800 / set
Pair of French Provincial Painted Bedside Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Provincial (20th Cent) white painted square bedside commodes (end tables) with a
Paint
Pair of 4 Drawer Commode in Ash by Alain Richard, Charron Groupe 4, 1954
By Alain Richard
Located in Saint Ouen, France
Pair of 4 drawers commode in ash, mahogany and lacquered metal made by Alain Richard and published
Metal
$4,187 / set
FRENCH PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS 19th century in carved and gilded wood. Upholstered seats. small
Wood
$2,184 / set
Pair of Antique French Style Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French style side tables, dating from around the 1930’s. They have a
Ormolu
Super Pair French Marquetry Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A pair of French tulipwood bedside cabinets, having shaped gallery to the inlaid top above 3 flower
Tulipwood
$15,000 / set
A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Empire-style demilune cabinets. The white marble tops supported by rosewood bases
Marble
$4,320 / set
Pair of Painted Green French Provincial Chests
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of painted green, French Provincial style chests of drawers.
Wood, Paint
Pair French Louis Bedside Lamp Chests
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice pair of French cream painted Louis XIV bedside lamp chests of drawers, with ormolu
Paint
Pair of Antique French Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French marble top bedside chests. They were made in France and date from
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of John Widdicomb French Provincial Bachelors Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial three-drawer Bachelors chests or dressers by John Widdicomb
Brass
$14,000 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French black lacquered chests of drawers with gilt details. Amethyst glass
$15,800 / set
Pair of French Mid-Century Walnut Inlaid Chests
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Mid-Century walnut inlaid 3-drawer chests. Each drawer having two square shaped
Walnut
A French Pair Of Bamboo and Rattan Bedside Drawers
Located in London, GB
A pair of Rattan and bamboo bedside drawers. Bank of 3 on each, Simple pull handles all working and
Bamboo, Rattan
$6,200 / set
Pair of French Style Nightstands Chests
Located in New York, NY
White painted pair of French style nightstands or chests. The nightstands have the original brass
Brass
Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of French marquetry three drawer bedside lamp chest of drawers, with ormolu mounts
Tulipwood
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Burl Wood Serpentine Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of raised three-drawer side chests from the mid-20th century. These antique commodes
Wood, Burl
Pair of Selz Chests in Elm, France 1960's
By SELZ
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chests by Selz in Elm wood with two doors and carved handles. Ideal nightstand size.
Elm
Vintage Pair Baker French Country Louis XV Style Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Baker attributed French Country Bachelors chests. This pair has a distressed finish
Wood
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of 19th century French lingerie chests with marble tops on seven drawer cases crafted
Marble
Pair of French 19th Century Transitional Style Chiffoniers Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and small scale pair of French 19th century Transitional st. tulipwood, charmwood
Marble, Ormolu
$11,652 / set
Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top
Wood
19th Century Pair Of Transitional Nightstands/ Side Tables, France ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable pair of French marquetry nightstands or side tables from the period around 1870. An
Marble, 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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