Pair of Danish Modern Commodes by France & Son
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sleek pair of five-drawer Danish commodes in teak with delicate recessed brass pulls. Feature two
Brass
Sold|$4,496 / set
Pair Linke Commodes French Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning pair of French commodes after Francois Linke Such a great design with the bombe
Wood
Pair of Brass Commodes
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional pair of brass commodes with rock crystal pebbles, creation by Studio Glustin, 2016
Rock Crystal, Brass
Pair of Transitional Louis XV Style Marble Top French Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of late 19th or early 20th century Louis XV style transitional commodes each stamped under the
A Pair of French Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XV/XVI transitional style commodes with cabriole legs having marquetry inlay
Sold|$24,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Exotic Black Walnut Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of 19th century French Empire exotic black walnut commode. Gorgeous polished
Walnut
Sold|$4,480 / set
Good Pair of French Art Deco Mahogany Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good pair of French Art Deco mahogany two-drawer commodes; each of well-figured tiger mahogany
Pair of Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine and rare pair of turn of the century French chinoiserie style commodes, each having a beveled
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted Commodes
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century French painted commodes in style of Louis XVI with dental molding under the
Pair of Petite Bleached French Empire Style Four-Drawer Commodes
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of petite bleached French Empire style four-drawer commodes, early 20th century. Height
Walnut
Pair of French Commodes bombe' form with elaborate bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French commodes with bronze dore mounts cross match kingwood veneers Pale cream marble
Wood
Sold|$11,000 / set
Pair of 18th Century, French Marquetry Inlaid Star Marble Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century, French walnut commodes with marquetry inlay and star design throughout
Breccia Marble
Sold|$7,470 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Commodes of Grey Patinated Wood
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of antique commodes from 19th century France. These beautiful chest of drawers have an oakwood
Oak
Sold|$7,800 / set
Pair of French Louis XV Style Kingwood and Mahogany Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid pair of French Louis XV style of kingwood and mahogany commodes with brass mounts
Marble
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of late 19th century French Louis XV marquetry and gilt bronze commodes. Breche d Alep marble
Marble, Gilt Metal
Pair of French Louis XV Style Petite Parquetry Kingwood Commodes
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Elegant lines, petite proportions and parquetry surfaces make this pair of French Louis XV style
Brass
Sold|$15,000 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Design Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) oval form small bedside commodes (chevets) with
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Late 20th Century French Commodes with Brushing Slide
Located in London, GB
This lovely pair of 20th Century painted commodes feature sienna marble tops with brushing slides
Brass
Pair of French Louis XV Style Maison Jansen Commode Cabinets
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Spectacular Pair of Cabinet Commodes by Maison Jansen . The French Kingwood with Satinwood
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Very Fine Pair of French Empire Period Mahogany Commodes with Marble Tops. Made in the early
Marble
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Excellent Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Commodes with Original Marble Tops
Marble
Pair of painted French Louis XV Style Bombe Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of painted French Louis XV style bedside bombe commodes, painted grayish blue, the shaped top
Wood
Sold|$8,900 / set
Pair of Commodes, 19th Century French Marble Top Marquetry Bombe
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French marble-top marquetry bombe commodes is a truly spectacular and rare
Siena Marble, Bronze
Exceptional Pair of French Provincial Green Painted and Parcel-Gilt Commodes
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An exceptional pair of French Provincial green painted and parcel-gilt commodes, circa 19th century
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Sold|$3,200 / set
Pair of Petite French Directoire Style Commodes or Nightstands
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
An especially refined pair of solid Mahogany petite French Directoire style commodes or nightstands
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Louis XVI breakfront three drawer marble top commodes with bronze mounts.
Pair of Late 19th Century, French Louis XV Nightstand Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of beautiful French Louis XV mahogany with inlaid woods. Beautiful gilt bronze mounts. Italian
Mahogany
Pair of Neo Classic Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine pair of Neo Classic Style black lacquered and bone inlaid three drawer commodes.
Sold|$10,500
Pair of commodes in mirror .
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of commodes in mirror.
Wood, Mirror
Sold|$9,000
Pair of commodes in mirror.
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of commodes in mirror.
Wood, Mirror
Pair of French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Kidney Shaped Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French marble-top kidney shaped commodes. Exquisite in size and shape - this pair is
Sold|$10,200
Pair of Belle Epoch Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of painted and carved commodes.
19th Century White-Grey French Pair of Pinewood Provincial Commodes, Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of Provencal chests of drawers or commodes made of hand crafted Pinewood
Pine
Sold|$10,500
Pair of commodes in mirror .
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of commodes in mirror ,with two drawers .
Wood, Mirror
Opulent Pair of Vintage French Style.Marble Top Commodes
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This special pair of commodes are amazing. Marble tops add a formal touch while providing a nice
Marble, Ormolu
Sold|$11,500
Pair of commodes in mirror.
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of commodes in mirror,2 drawers.
Metal
Pair of French or Italian Empire Style Commodes or Consoles
Located in Nashville, TN
finish so both could float in a room.Early to mid-20th century.Secondary wood-French Oak .
Bronze
Pair Antique French Bronze Mounted Marble-Top "Vernis Martin" Kingwood Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique french marble top kingwood commodes or chests with gold bronze mounts and "Vernis
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Midcentury Directoire Style Walnut Commodes with Brass Galleries
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Directoire style walnut commodes from the mid 20th century, with three drawers and
Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Commodes, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of neoclassical style French painted wood commodes from the mid-19th century, with three
Wood
Sold|$26,500 / set
Fine Pair of French Period Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Louis Philippe chests of drawers on conical feet. The body with rounded corners and three
Mahogany
Exceptional Pair of Hand-Carved French Walnut Louis XV Night Stands Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of French Louis XV style nightstands showcases the artistry and craftsmanship
Walnut
Sold|$15,800
Near Pair 18th Century Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th c. Walnut Commode with matching piece constructed in 19th c.
Walnut
Sold|$7,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century, French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century, French Louis XV style Marquetry inlaid Bombay shape marble top two-drawer
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style Commodes, Bedside Tables, Nightstands, Stamped France
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XV Style Commodes, Bedside Tables, Bronze Mounts A fine pair of serpentine front
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Pair of dressers with Louis XV Style chinoiseries, 1910 – France
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Pair of Chinoiserie Chests of Drawers Louis XV Style, 1910 – France Exquisite pair of
Marble, Ormolu
Sold|$5,258 / set
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Provincial Commodes Louis XVI Style.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of provincial commodas in Louis XVI style, in fruit wood, with marquetry decoration, in the
Fruitwood
Sold|$7,990 / item
Pair of Provincial Painted Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
35" H. This price is for two commodes.
Wood
Sold|$3,995 / set
Pair of Kingwood and satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of satinwood and kingwood marble top commodes with beautifully simple
Walnut
Pair of French Kingwood Marquetry Bombe Commodes Bedside Chests, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous pair of antique Kingwood bombe' commodes with beautiful marquetry decoration
Marble, Ormolu
Sold|$1,650 / set
Pair French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Commodes, C1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfect for painting. These are made of walnut and while they do have distressing can be painted to make them lively and beautiful for your clients. Dovetail drawers. Brass hardware....
Walnut
Italian Chests / Commodes W/ French Styling & Faux Marble Painted Tops - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Italian chests with French styling and custom painted finish. They
Brass
Sold|$11,952 / set
Pair of Antique 18th-century French Commodes in Rustic Light Gray Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of antique 18th-century French commodes. This stylish pair of commodes from the Directoire
Oak
Sold|$3,400 / set
Pair of French Commodes/Chests of Drawers with Cream Marble Tops
Located in Houston, TX
This Pair of French bombe shaped chest of drawers is very desirable For the flexibility of use
Walnut
Sold|$2,695 / set
Pair of French Marquetry Commodes or Side Table Chests, Ca. 1930s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of petit French two drawer chests or side tables with elaborate marquetry on cabriole legs
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Mounted French Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops
By François Linke
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century bronze-mounted French demilune commodes with marble tops. These are simply the
Sold|$11,000
Pair Of Commodes All In Mirror.
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of commodes all in mirror.
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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