$3,250
H 34 in W 39 in D 19 in
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Dresser Commode C 1920's
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Dresser Commode C 1920's Dimensions : 39
Walnut
$1,995
H 29.25 in W 34 in D 20 in
Louis XV Country French Style Blue Distressed Chest of Drawers by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
highlights the gentle curves and carved detailing typical of the Louis XV style, including elegant cabriole
Metal
$8,510 / set
H 40 in W 80 in D 25 in
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs
Located in Basildon, GB
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs, not a strictly matching set but
Wood
19th C. Antique French Louis XV-Style Marble-Top Semainier Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Morristown, NJ
A stunning Antique French Louis XV-style semainier (tall chest of drawers), crafted in the late
Breccia Marble, Brass
$895
H 29 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
French Provincial Louis XV Country Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Louis XV Country Style Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser. Item features
Cherry
$8,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 17 in
Antique Pair of French Louis XV Style Marble Top Inlaid Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of French 19th century chests crafted in exotic woods including mahogany and kingwood featuring the original beveled marble tops, two drawer cases with geometric inla...
Marble, Brass
$4,556Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.24 in W 63 in D 16.74 in
19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Double Commode
Located in Miami, FL
A finely carved late 20th century walnut commode in the French provincial Louis XV style particular
Wood
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Mahogany with Marble Top Commode Bombay
Marble, Bronze
$1,600
H 51 in W 41 in D 22.5 in
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Inlaid High Dresser High Chest Circa 1920's
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Inlaid High Dresser High Chest Circa 1920's Dimensions : 41" Wide
Walnut
$3,603
H 33.86 in W 42.13 in D 22.05 in
Italian Hand Painted Louis XV Style Bombe Chest, Circa Mid 1900's
Located in London, Park Royal
A characterful, Louis XV Style, Bombe Chest, circa 1940's from Italy. The piece is in its original
Hardwood
$8,700
H 34.06 in W 55.91 in D 23.43 in
A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood, Tulipwood and Bois de Bout Marque
Located in Miami, US
A stunning Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted commode crafted in kingwood, tulipwood, and bois de
Kingwood, Tulipwood
$7,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Pair of Louis XV–Style Painted Chests with Antiqued Marbled-Foxed Mirror Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A graceful and refined pair of Louis XV–style painted chests, finished in a soft, patinated cream
Mirror, Wood, Paint
$1,995
H 57.5 in W 33 in D 20 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood & Bronze Lingerie Or Jewelry Chest
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful large scale lingerie chest manufactured by Hickory Manufacturing in the 60s. It has dovetail construction and beautiful gilt bronze hardware. It is in a beautiful...
Bronze
$2,482
H 33.47 in W 48.82 in D 20.87 in
Inlaid chest of drawers with a marble top in the Louis XV style, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An inlaid chest of drawers with a marble top in the Louis XV style, comes from France at the turn
Rosewood, Walnut
$4,680Sale Price|67% Off
H 36.75 in W 49.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful antique French commode with a parcel paint finish from Provence, dating to the
Marble
$12,059 / set
H 29.53 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Gilt Wood & Painted Louis XV Style Bedside Tables/Chest of Drawers
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of hand-carved French, Louis XV, style bedside tables/small chest of drawers with a handsome
Wood
$36,039
H 35.04 in W 60.24 in D 25.2 in
Louis XVI Style Commode after a Model by Jean-François Leleu, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XVI Style gilt bronze Mounted Commode after a Model by Jean-François Leleu. French
Marble, Bronze
$14,000
H 31 in W 40 in D 19 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very fine example of French 19th century Louis XV style Bombe two drawer chest commode. The oak
Kingwood, Oak
$24,750
H 33 in W 52 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Style 3-Drawer Marble Top Kingwood Veneer Bronze Mounted Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"French Regence style (19th Century) kingwood veneer three drawer serpentine chest with bronze
Bronze
$1,151Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.09 in W 23.82 in D 16.54 in
French Louis XV Kidney Style Iroko & Marble Top Little Chest of Drawers, c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1960. Iroko, marble top and
Marble, Brass
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
the more pompous Louis XV style. The three drawers commode stands on four cabriole legs with bronze
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,340
H 29.53 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful French Louis XV style walnut marquetry from the late 19th century and marble chest of
Marble, Bronze
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 54 in D 20 in
Fantastic Hand-made Country French Dark Walnut Louis XV Bombe Dresser Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic hand-made Louis XV style bombe commode is a timeless example of fine French country
Bronze
$44,356
H 79.93 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Dressing Table Attributed to Linke, c 1910
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Coiffeuse attributed to François Linke. French
Wood
$9,000
H 34.65 in W 46.07 in D 22.05 in
Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century. The
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
$6,900
H 33.63 in W 42 in D 21.75 in
Pair, Chest of 3 Drawers, Dresser Cabinets with Verona Marble Top Louis XV Style
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian Bombe Chest of 3 drawers, dresser Cabinets. Verona pink, red marble top. Louis XV
Marble, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Double Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Jansen style.
Marble, Ormolu
$1,113Sale Price|47% Off
H 28.5 in W 21.25 in D 14 in
Louis XV Style Vintage Pair of Ormolu Parquetry 1950s Nightstands
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of French style Louis XV nightstands are spectacular. The silhouette is beautiful with
Ormolu
$1,784Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.59 in W 21.26 in D 15.36 in
Louis XV Style Marquetry Chiffonnier with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Louis XV-style chiffonnier is a fine example of 20th-century French craftsmanship
Marble, Bronze
Painted Louis XV Style Genoese Chest of Drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted Louis XV style Genoese chest of drawers, with two drawers without crossbar, decorated with
Marble
$1,850
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 11.5 in
Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Rosewood Chest with Ormolu Mounts and Escutcheons
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th century, France, a beautiful four drawer inlaid rosewood tall side chest, with variegated loose marble top, ormolu mounts and sabots, and crisp cross banding. The escutcheo...
Brass
Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Dresser or Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV Provincial style painted dresser, commode or chest of drawers with wonderful patina and
Wood
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Wood
Paul Sormani Louis XV Style Chest Comode France 1885.
Located in New York, NY
A fine and important Louis XV style bombé chest of drawers designed by Paul Sormani from France
Marble, Bronze
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS Portuguese, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS Portuguese, 19th century Made of various types of wood, with three
Wood
French Transitional-style mahogany and ormolu breakfront commode
Located in Houston, TX
This French transitional style mahogany commode was made After the original model by Jean-Francois
Bronze
$4,089
H 33.86 in W 28.35 in D 16.54 in
Antique French Louis Revival Gonçalo Alvest Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Located in London, GB
storage, and was inspired by the Louis XV style. Elaborately detailed, the commode features exquisite
Ormolu
Chest Of Drawers Louis XV Fusion Style, Bronze, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
take and fusion style of Louis XV.
Bronze
Louis XV style Bergere from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
by the many historically important furniture makers he revered. This contemporary take on a Louis XV
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Painted Chest by Baker Furniture, Circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baker Furniture painted two-drawer Louis XV style chest with a leaf and trellis design.
Wood
$950
H 31.25 in W 31 in D 15.5 in
French Louis XV Style Burl, Satinwood & Ormolu Specimen Top Stand c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style two-drawer stand, dating to approximately 1930, showcases
Satinwood
$11,752
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Louis XV Style Dresser/Dressing Table, Transformable Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Louis XV style dresser/desk, transformable furniture, unique Impressive and unique
Brass
Small Bedside Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Small bedside commode. Louis XV style. circa 1860.
Wood
Provencal Bureau/Chest of drawers, Louis XV style, off-white wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite small Provençal bureau or chest of drawers made in the 19th century in the Louis XV style
Bronze
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 and does show some wear to the one of the tops-see photos. We would love to see th...
Wood
$3,145 / item
H 33.25 in W 47.5 in D 22.25 in
Country French Venetian Style Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Distressed Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
romantic elegance into your space with this exquisite Country French Venetian Style Paint-Decorated Commode
Brass
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 43 in D 21.5 in
Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers. Expertly crafted in the traditional Portuguese
Brass
Pair of Louis XV Style Cabinets Commodes or Nightstands
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XV Style cabinets commodes or nightstands. The pair having oak shelved interiors with
Marble
$2,156Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 44 in D 18.25 in
Antique White Painted Marble Top Venetian Style Single Door Commode Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique Venetian style commode from circa 1950 is a beautiful example of refined European
Walnut
$1,687
H 32 in W 32 in D 17 in
Vintage Italian Louis XV Style 2-Drawer Chest – Cherry Wood & Venetian Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Italian two-drawer chest captures the elegance and movement of classic Louis XV design
Wood, Cherry
$11,392
H 42.52 in W 44.49 in D 25.2 in
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers This chest of drawers was made
Wood
$2,780Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 14.97 in
Louis XVI wood French Commode , Chest of Drawers , marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
. Slightly galve legs finished in bronze sablots. Louis XV and Louis XVI Transition Style Commode, fin. S
Marble, Bronze
$4,556
H 23.23 in W 21.26 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Hand-Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Rococo Style
Located in Greding, DE
Charming hand-painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, featuring a serpentine front
Brass
$19,027Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.45 in W 49.81 in D 21.26 in
Louis XV Style Marble Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A black lacquer refinish walnut commode with gilded bronze with Aleppo breccia marble top including
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Marble Top Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bombe shaped commodes with marble tops in the French Louis XV style with inlaid parquetry
Marble
$1,359
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 15.36 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Kidney-Form Side Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This sophisticated 20th-century side table, crafted in the elegant Louis XV style, is a masterclass
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Louis XV style bronze mounted marble top marquetry commode, finely
Marble, Bronze
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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