Transitional Louis XV/XVI Walnut Four-Drawer Commode, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a molded edge rectangular top with rounded front corners above a conforming case housing two smaller drawers over two larger drawers, having a shaped apron with front cabriole...
18th Century Painted Provencal Louis XV/Louis XVI Transition Period Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
Lovely 18th century painted commode in original color with a very good patinated surface handcrafted by talented artisans in the South of France during the French Transition period (...
Wood
Transition Ormolu Mounted Satine and Fruitwood Commode Attributed to Topino
By Charles Topino
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The original Spanish Brocatelle marble above two drawers veneered sans traverse and with a slight breakfront, with a frieze marquetry of teapots and utensils in the Chinese taste all...
Ormolu
Sold|$2,600
French Transition Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French transition style rosewood chest with "Breche d'Alep" marble top, lost wax bronze hardware, and beautiful and intricate marquetry of cubes on the facade.
Bronze
18th Century Transitional Marquetry Break-Front Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Berlin, DE
A transitional break-front commode raised on cabriole legs with gilt bronze sabots. The case of oak and softwood, veneered in kingwood and amarant with a trellis pattern of dyed boxw...
Bronze
Lovely Louis XV-XVI Transitional Kingwood and Rosewood Five-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty Louis XV-XVI transitional walnut, kingwood and rosewood commode having a shaped marble top above three parquetry inlaid short drawers over two similarly inlaid long dra...
Kingwood, Rosewood, Walnut
Sold|$6,900
French Antique "Transition" Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique French Louis XV to Louis XVI transitional chest of drawers with beautiful rosewood marquetry, cast bronze hardware, original marble top.
Marble
18th Century French Transitional Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 18th century French transitional chest with 2 drawers. The piece has nice inlaid details as well as a lovely finish on the top of the piece. A Classic beauty that would be a...
Walnut
Sold|$3,450
French Transition Style Marble Top Chest
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Transition style ( Louis XV/Louis XVI ) chest of drawers in ebonized rosewood with a "brêche" marble top. Three dovetailed drawers, finely cast decorative bronzes...
Marble
Sold|$10,000
Transition Chest of Drawers, France, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Stunning Transition chest of drawers, France 1780, beautiful marquetry in kingwood, rosewood and other exotic woods with exquisite bronze fittings. With grey-white marble top. In ver...
Kingwood, Rosewood
Sold|$2,995
French Kidney Shaped Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French transitional style three-drawer commode with inlaid geometric veneer and gilt mounts.
Marble
Louis XV-XVI Transitional Style Marquetry Petit Commode Stamped G. Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Nashville, TN
A petit floral marquetry commode or chiffoniere (what-not table or chest ) in the transitional style of Louis XV going to Louis XVI .The case front with two drawers and a brushing or...
Ormolu
Sold|$5,900
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th century commode. Transition period, Louis XV and Louis XVI.
Walnut
Fine Transitional Louis XV Louis XVI Marquetry Kidney Commode Chest Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This finely detailed petite commode features a kidney shaped breccia marble top on a conforming case. With inlaid geometric parquetry on all sides and bronze ormolu accents, this sma...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Sold|$3,000
Vintage French Parquetry Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage French breakfront ‘Transitional’ style marble-top commode with parquet veneer work to the drawer fronts and accented with brass mounts.
Marble, Brass
French Transition Style "Semainier" with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Transition style (Louis XV-Louis XVI) "semainier" (semaine is week in French). This cabinet has seven drawers, one for each day of the week. Hand painted rosewood with...
Marble
French Transition Roswood Marquetry Marble Top Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Small scale Louis XV-Louis XVI transition style chest with cabriole legs. Rosewood marquetry with marble top and bronze fittings.
A Handsome French Transition Cherrywood 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and well-proportioned French transition style cherrywood 3-drawer chest; the rectangular top above a conforming body of subtle arbelete form fitted with 3 drawers adorned ...
19th Century French Transitional Style Three-Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine 19th century French Transitional style three-drawer chest with a parquetry top in the shape of a diamond. The chest is ornamented with elaborate ormolu mounts with bows on the...
Ormolu
19th Century French Mahogany Marquetry Commode
Located in Sofia, BG
This is an antique French mahogany marquetry commode in Transitional style, circa 1880.
Marble
Sold|$3,300
French Early 19th Century Commode Sauteuse
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is a French 19th Century Transition Commode Sauteuse. The transition period is between the Louis V and Louis XVI.
Oak, Walnut
Sold|$5,315
Antique French Marble-Top Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
“Transitional” style smaller French inlaid commode with a shaped marble top and gilt bronze mounts, circa 1900.
18th Century Louis XV or XVI Transitional Commode in the Manner of Denis Gent
By Denis Genty
Located in Berlin, DE
A magnificent gilt bronze mounted kingwood and amaranth parquetry commode with a shaped moulded mottled rouge marble top with rounded corners, above a frieze drawer (devided into thr...
Bronze
French Transitional Louis XV XVI Style Chest Of Drawers
By Pierre Macret, Charles Topino
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Louis XV - XVI Transition style Brèche d'Alep marble-top chest of drawers commode in the manner of master Parisian ébénistes Pierre Macret (1727–1806) & Charles Top...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Sold|$3,725 / item
Antiqued Transitional Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Antiqued Transitional Dresser, a rustic-style decorative driftwood finish chest of drawers, a three-drawer chest with geometrically carved front drawers. Each drawer has a lattice...
Wood
Chest of Drawers, Transition, France, 2nd Half 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Chest of drawers standing on s-shaped legs with five drawers, curved frame and gray-white marble top. The body is veneered on all sides and decorated with framing band inlays.
Marble
19th Century Transitional Marquetry Chest Of Drawers, France circa 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant shaped slender legs, noble brass applications and a traditional hand-polished shellac finish completes the outstanding appearance of this elegant shaped transitional styled c...
Marble
A French Transitional Louis XV / Louis XVI Style Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
A 3 drawer French transitional Louis XV / Louis XVI style mahogany chest of drawers with cabriole legs having bronze sabots and with bronze pulls and escutcheons, the marble top with...
Bronze
Chest of Drawers, Transition Style, France 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-drawer chest of drawers with cube marquetry and original grey marble top.
Marble
Chest of Drawers Transition France, Last Quarter of 1700s
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant chest of drawers, transition style. Serpentine front and sides and three drawers. Slabbed marble top. Bois de violette quadripartite reserves threaded with maple. Embellis...
Bronze
Sold|$14,000
Transitional Block Front Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A three drawer transitional block front chest with inlay on drawers. Elaborate ormolu hardware and trim. Black and white marble top. Stamped B* (see Image 5)
Marble
Small Scale Early 20th Century French Transition Style Rosewood Marquetry Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small-scale French Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition style commode or chest features rosewood marquetry in a geometric diamond pattern on the front and sides with a striated border ...
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Serpentine French Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very pleasant Louis XV/XVI transitional style French commode, the pink variegated serpentine marble top with ogee edge over two long conforming drawers flanked by ormolu mo...
Marble, Metal
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 commodes with marquetry inlay.
Kingwood
Transitional Louis XV/ XVI Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1775
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A stunning French commode with parquetry inlays in kingwood, rosewood and tulipwood, with bronze doré ormolu, original marble top and hardware.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid and Bronze-Mounted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb circa 1930s French transitional style commode with a shaped marble-top.
Bronze
Exceptional Transitional Chest Of Drawers, Napoleon III - around 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
This exceptional transitional commode from the reign of Napoleon III is made of rosewood with contrasting different fruitwood inlays.
Brass
Transitional Style Parquetry Marble-Top Chest with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This elegant petite Louis XV - Louis XVI transitional style chest of drawers features geometric parquetry, bronze hardware, and a light grey marble top. The slender cabriole legs and...
Marble
Louis Xv Transitional to LouisXvi Tulipwood Parquetry and Marquetry Floral Case
Located in Nashville, TN
A pretty tulipwood parquetry with fruitwood floral marquetry inlay poudreuse .It’s original intended use no longer fashionable but popular by the bed , between chairs or windows as a...
Tulipwood
19th Century Commode with Breccia Marble Top and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined 19th century French Louis XVI or transition style commode, crafted with a beechwood structure and veneered in warm-toned walnut arranged in elegant chevron and quarter-turn...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Commode en Console
Located in Atlanta, GA
The commode en console with grey marble top resting on rectangular base in walnut and tulipwood with cross-banding and inlay to drawer and brass ring pulls. All resting on cabriole l...
Marble, Brass
French 1780s Transition Period Walnut Slant Front Desk Commode with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Transition period walnut slant front desk from the late 18th century, with drawers and carved apron.
Walnut
Karges French Provincial Cherry Transitional Chest 287 Faux Marble Top Commode
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"The feeling and beauty of Tuscany is slowly and faithfully reproduced by Grand Rapids hand decorators. This transitional chest is made from Cherry and finished in a rustic white wit...
Cherry, Paint
Transitional Louis XV - XVI Three Drawer Petit Commode, ca 1780
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Transitional Louis XV - XVI three drawer marble top petit commode with fitted upper drawer and shaped shelf.
Sold|$2,223
French Commode Transition, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
French commode transition, circa 1900. Rose veneer on solid wood.
Rosewood
French Transitional Style Marble-Topped Commode
By Sauliner 1
Located in Sofia, BG
A gorgeous French commode of transitional style signed "SAULNIER", with black marble top shaped to fit gracefully over the three-drawer commode.
Wood
French 19th Century Fruitwood Transitional Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful fruitwood commode features a tongue and groove top over a bank of five drawers flanked by rounded and fluted corners. The top center drawer has a faux key affixed to the ...
Fruitwood
Pair of French Fruitwood Commodes, Transitional Style
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive pair of French Louis XV / Louis XVI Transitional style bronze mounted fruitwood commodes with three small drawers and two large drawers all mounted with bronze handles, al...
Bronze
Sold|$9,500
18th Century Transition Commode
Located in Belmont, MA
Stunning 18th century transition (period between Louis XV and Louis XVI) commode, France, circa 1770.
Kingwood
19th Century French Painted Transitional Commode with Marble Top
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Transitional style commode has been painted in a soft oyster white, with accents of greys, and taupes over a warm white.
Marble, Bronze
Small-Scale French Transition Style Marquetry Commode, Chest, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Unique for its small-scale of 30 inches in width and 32 inches in height, this Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition style commode or chest features exquisite marquetry work. Its three book ...
Marble, Bronze
Important Louis XVI Transitional French Marquetry 18th Century Commode
By Pierre Roussel
Located in Hastings, GB
An important Louis XVI transitional French Marquetry and gilt bronze mounted 18th century commode after Roussel This exceptional oak frame commode is presented with the original brê...
Bronze
19th Century French Transition Louis XV XVI Style Petite Commode
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant French Transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style Kingwood petite sauteuse. circa 1870 Exquisitely hand-crafted in France during the luxurious Belle Époque period of the s...
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
Chinese style lacquer commode, Transition style, 20th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Transition style commode opening with three drawers in facade standing on four small curved legs. Drawers close with a key. Slightly bulged profile, apron in tiny crossbow shape. Chi...
Lacquer
Transitional Louis XV, Marquetry, Mahogany, Bronze, Commode, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Transitional Louis XV, Marquetry, Mahogany, Bronze, Commode, 19th C.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Transition Walnut Marquetry Commode Chest Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This fine mid-19th century Louis XV-Louis XVI transition style marquetry commode or chest boasts its original beveled Saint Anne marble top. Its bookmatched walnut drawers, with hand...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV/XVI, Transitional Style Kingwood and Breche Marble Top Commode
Located in Houston, TX
This commode has a bowed shape above a conforming case Fitted with an ormolu-inset frieze drawer over two long, deep drawers With a central paneled floral inlay, raised on cabriole...
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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