French Provincial Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This French Provincial-style commode features a serpentine front and a warm, richly toned wood
Hardwood
$3,395 / set
H 25 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Serpentine Commodes or Bedside Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional pair of French Louis XV style serpentine commodes, nightstands or chests of drawers
Brass
$5,679
H 36.25 in W 47 in D 26.5 in
18th Century French Provincial Serpentine Commode in Carved Oak with Inlay
Located in Houston, TX
A beautifully sculptural 18th century provincial French commode, executed in richly grained oak and
Oak
18thC French Provincial Serpentine Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1750 18thC French Provincial Walnut Commode with Serpentine Shaped Top, Drawers & Marquetry
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Provincial Serpentine Commodes
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of dressers are In the French Louis XV country Provincial style with serpentine fronts
Wood
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Serpentine Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers commode, early 20th century, having a
Brass
$4,800
H 34.75 in W 49.5 in D 24.5 in
18th C French Provincial Five Drawer Walnut Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful French Provincial walnut commode with serpentine front and conforming molded edge top
Brass
18th Century French Bombe Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French provincial bombe serpentine marriage commode. Of Grand proportions made from
Ormolu
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
Oak
$5,500
H 32 in W 32 in D 19 in
18th C French Walnut 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Original Rococo Hardware
Located in Milford, NH
A fine diminutive walnut serpentine commode in walnut veneer, a conforming rectangular top with
Brass
$30,000
H 33.5 in W 46.75 in D 23.25 in
French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Foliage & Shell Carved Chest of Drawers 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial Walnut serpentine chest of drawers with a molded edge top, decorative carved
Brass, Ormolu
$2,995
H 33 in W 52 in D 20.75 in
Contemporary Hand-Painted Serpentine Gray and White Painted Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this Contemporary Hand-Painted Serpentine
Walnut
Antique French Serpentine Dresser Distressed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique French Distressed Serpentine Dresser This
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Provincial oak commode. With a serpentine front and retaining it's original
Oak
Fine Traditional Antique Serpentine French Country Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Traditional Antique Three Drawer French Chest with good size and great presentation
Wood
$1,047Sale Price|29% Off
H 10 in W 15 in D 7.75 in
19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French miniature mahogany salesman sample tabletop chest of drawers, circa 1880
Mahogany
$3,500 / set
H 34 in W 20 in D 46 in
2 Vintage Italian Walnut Serpentine Bow Front Bombe Chests Commodes Nightstands
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage bombe chests or commodes. Made of walnut featuring ornate French and Italian styling
Walnut
18th Century French Provincial Serpentine Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
18th century French Provincial serpentine commode made from walnut with impressive brass hardware.
Walnut
18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Serpentine Commode
Located in Asheville, NC
18th century Louis XV French Provincial serpentine commode from Toulouse region, Circassians walnut
Bronze
Sold
H 31.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Late 18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Style Serpentine Cherry Commode
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dating to the late 18th century this French Provincial Cherry commode features serpentine front and
Brass
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
This shapely walnut commode of serpentine outline has many indications of quality: It has raised
Walnut
Provincial Serpentine Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
European provincial serpentine dresser, this two-drawer chest, with a walnut handpainted elegant
Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 44.5 in D 26 in
French Provincial Commode Hand Painted Cherub Decoration Serpentine Marble-Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Attractive French Provincial commode, the top with serpentine shaped marble, over a conforming case
Marble
18th Century French Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A Wonderful 19th Century French Provincial bleached oak commode with original hinges and
Oak
18th century French Provincial Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century French provincial walnut commode with serpentine front and original bronze mounts
Walnut
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
An 18th Century French Provincial Serpentine Front Walnut Commode From Provence. Having two
Sold
H 71 in W 20.5 in D 58 in
French Provincial Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest of Drawers w Vanity Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Provincial dresser or chest of drawers with mirror. Made of mahogany featuring
Mirror, Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 58 in D 21.5 in
Henredon Knotty Pine Bombay Chest Serpentine Commode French Country Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon knotty pine Bombay chest serpentine commode French country dresser 58" Up for
Pine
Sold
H 24 in W 24 in D 21 in
Davis Cabinet French Country Walnut Serpentine Commode Chest Table Nightstand
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company commode or side table. Made of Walnut featuring square serpentine
Walnut
Sold
H 32.75 in W 17.5 in D 32.25 in
2 French Louis XV Faux Snakeskin Serpentine Bombe Commodes Camo Army Chests
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage French bombe style commodes, nightstands or entry consoles. Made from wood and
Faux Leather, Hardwood
French Provincial Burgundy Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial three-drawer serpentine walnut commode with a molded serpentine form top
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 36 in D 21 in
Pair of French Provincial Green Painted Chests Of Drawers With Serpentine Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of green painted French Provincial chests of drawers, each has a serpentine top, the enclosed
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 50.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Italian Serpentine Bombe Chest Bow Front Dresser Pine Commode Italy
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage bombe chest or commode, circa last quarter 20th Century. Made of pine featuring ornate
Pine
Sold
H 33 in W 19 in D 45 in
Fiorini Vintage Italian Serpentine Bombe Chest Bow Front Walnut Commode, Italy
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage 1987 Fiorini Furniture bombe chest or commode. Made of walnut featuring ornate French and
Walnut
19th Century French Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Mckinney, TX
Shaped with graceful curves, this French provincial serpentine chest of drawers is crafted from
Oak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 44.89 in D 24.02 in
Hand Painted Baroque Commode with Three Drawers and a Serpentine Front 18th C
Located in Greding, DE
hand painted Baroque commode with three drawers and a serpentine front 18th century.
Wood, Softwood
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
An 18th century French Provincial walnut commode, with serpentine front and five-drawers. The
Walnut
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
An 18th century French provincial walnut commode, with serpentine front and five drawers. The
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
An 18th century French Provincial walnut commode, with serpentine front and five drawers. The
Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Louis XV French provincial walnut commode with a serpentine front and two carved drawers above a
Walnut
Petite Serpentine Commodes/Nightstands; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming petite commodes/nightstands featuring serpentine drawers with small wooden knobs. A raised
Hardwood
French Provincial Ivory Serpentine Commode
Located in North York, ON
A beautiful Louis XV French Provincial style commode in a distressed ivory finish with straight
Brass
Sold
H 34.5 in W 65 in D 21 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Rococo Serpentine Burled Double Dresser
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive French inspired double dresser or credenza by Romweber Furniture, circa 1950s. Features
Hardwood, Burl
Pair of Amy Howard Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers
By Amy Howard
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning pair of French style serpentine commodes by Amy Howard. handcrafted and hand-painted in
Sold
H 56 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Serpentine Highboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive French inspired tallboy dresser by Romweber Furniture, circa 1950s. Features a
Hardwood, Burl
Sold
H 34 in W 36 in D 21 in
Pair of French Provincial Green Painted Chests of Drawers with Serpentine Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of green painted French Provincial chests of drawers, each has a serpentine top, the enclosed
Wood
French Commode 18th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
French Louis XV Provincial 18th century serpentine commode chest of drawers. Carved drawer fronts
Wood, Fruitwood
French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Rochester, NY
French Louis XV Provincial serpentine commode or bachelors chest of carved drawer fronts and side
Wood, Fruitwood
Fine 18th Century French Country Walnut Serpentine Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A notable and very authentic French Country chest. A large scale commode, the top constructed with
Walnut
Pair Paint Decorated French Style Serpentine Commodes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant pair of three-drawer Commodes in greenish-cream paint with three long drawers with brass
Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 26.58 in
Stunning Italian Walnut Serpentine Fronted Glass Topped Large Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut serpentine fronted chest of drawers with black cut glass top Please note the delivery fee listed
Glass, Walnut
French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A most handsome French Provincial walnut two drawer commode with beautifully carved and pierced
Louis XV Provincial French Petite Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
LOUIS XV FRENCH PROVINCIAL PETITE COMMODE WITH SERPENTINE TOP ABOVE THREE SMALL DRAWERS H 27
Bronze
Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique French provincial commode, fruit-wood serpentine front, three drawers.
Fruitwood
FLINT & HORNER Maple French Provincial Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style chest of drawers by Flint & Horner, of New York, New York, USA. Solid
Brass
$1,836Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 39.5 in W 49.5 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Auffray Style Carved Walnut Louis XV Commodes Dressers
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of Auffray style Louis XV commodes, finely crafted in rich walnut, embodies the elegance and sophistication of French Provincial design. Each dresser features t...
Walnut
Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rustic yet handsome pair of 1950s Italian fruitwood chests crafted in the French Provincial Directoire style. With their clean lines, tapering legs, and restrained neoclassical det...
Fruitwood
$2,160 / set
H 25 in W 26 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Oak Two Door Nightstands with One Drawer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful and solid Baker nightstands in oak styled in a lovely French provincial motif. These stands have one drawer on top and two doors underneath with a good amount of space. The...
Oak
$4,990 / item
H 35.5 in W 98 in D 41 in
Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural greige linen, with stone-washed linen for a relaxed, lived-in look. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushion for ultimate comfort. T...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests of Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of late 19th century Italian chests or commodinis made of burled walnut in the Baroque Venetian style. Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and ...
Walnut
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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