$2,800
H 32.25 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French Louis XV rose top marble commode or chest of drawers with exquisite top! Elegant
Marble
Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode with Marble Top, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An Italian three-drawer commode in walnut and fruitwood, circa 1870, featuring finely executed geometric and floral marquetry across the drawer fronts and sides. Raised on shaped cab...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tapered legs. Gilded bronze mounts and rouge marble tops.
Bronze
$4,400
H 34.25 in W 36.25 in D 17 in
Antique Louis XV Commode, Marble Top, Walnut, Italian, 1950s Design
Located in Toronto, CA
We are pleased to offer here a French Marble Top Commode in Louis XV style with ormolu mounts. A
Marble
Italian Walnut Marble Top Dresser and Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
drawers with original cast brass pulls and gray marble top. Large arched beveled mirror has carved finials
Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.25 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut, Kingwood & Marble Zinc Lined Chest 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI style chest offers shaped marble top over kingwood chest having
Marble, Zinc
Exceptional 18th Century Rococo Giltwood Marble Top Console Table
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous Rococo giltwood console with conforming molded edge marble top and extensive scrollwork
Marble
$2,796Sale Price|30% Off
H 36.5 in W 50.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Empire Style Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Commode With Marble Top. Constructed with burled veneer
Marble, Brass
Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Marble Top
Located in Cypress, CA
Beautiful and elegant French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted commode with marble top. The bombe
Marble, Bronze
$6,930
H 36 in W 57.5 in D 23.75 in
French Empire Commode w/Black Marble Top & Stunning Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top which rests above a case which houses
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
furniture. Its sturdy walnut construction with a marble top adds a touch of sophistication to any room. Note
Marble
$3,984Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode will make an elegant addition to any room
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
marble top.
Marble, Bronze
Louis Phillipe Commode in Burled Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Essex, MA
Imported from France, this 19th-century burled walnut marble top Louis Phillipe commode. The entire
Marble
Pair of Minton-Spidell 3 Drawer Marble Top Antiqued Commodes
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Pasadena, TX
have ornate brass pulls and escutcheons . The tops are made of marble.
Marble
Early 20th century inlaid walnut commode with marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Inlaid walnut commode with marble top circa 1910 from Stockholm, Sweden. Green and grey marble top
Marble, Ormolu
French Mahogany Louis XVI Style Commode with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
French Mahogany Louis XVI Style Commode with Carrara Marble Top is elegant in line and exceptional
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
discreet hidden drawer is integrated beneath the marble top, a charming functional detail often found in
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Mounted Marble Top Commode is made of the highest quality! If you take a look at the photos provided you
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode is a beautifully composed piece
Marble
19th Century Neo-Classical Inlaid Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
marble top, making it a truly exquisite piece of antique furniture. The classical design is highlighted
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Requiring the talents of four master artisans, 19th Century French Marquetry Marble Top Bombe
Marble, Bronze
$7,500
H 34 in W 48.5 in D 21.75 in
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Ebonized Oak, Marble Top, France, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Stamped Ebony Chest / Commode, Marble Top An ebonized marble-top
Marble, Bronze
19TH C French Marble Top Commode manner of Henri Dasson
By Paul Somani
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
19TH C French Lois XVI style Commode Attributed to Henri Dasson Antique French Empire Style Marble
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Commode with Marble Top
By Decour
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) transitional style gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood marble top
Marble, Ormolu
French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period chest with its original marble top from the early 19th century. This
Marble
$6,203
H 34.65 in W 50.01 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Transition Style French Commode, 1870s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
spacious drawers complete with working keys and original locks. The original marble top is in good
Marble
$2,672
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 15.36 in
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Petite Commode, Mid-20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant Louis XV style petite commode with marble top, dating to the mid-20th century. The chest
Marble
$6,860
H 34 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded front corners, which
Marble, Brass
$5,433
H 34.26 in W 50.4 in D 20.87 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE HAND PAiNTED COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS MARBLED TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with Chinoiserie taste which is stunning. The top is marble and very old, it is removable and if you do
Marble
$9,995
H 33.25 in W 60.5 in D 21.75 in
Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser is a fine example of
Griotte Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode combines elegance, premier craftsmanship and
Marble, Bronze
$18,056 / item
H 42.92 in Dm 17.33 in
Porada Bayus Tondo 7 Seven-Drawer Tallboy, Walnut Canaletta with Marble Top
By Porada Arredi, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti
Located in Alcamo, IT
solid wood, with a marble top that adds a refined touch. The chest rests on a Bronzoro-finished metal
Marble
19th Century French Henri II Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Henri II marble top walnut commode represents the impeccable melding of
Marble, Bronze
$2,555Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 45 in D 22.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
original. The marble top is original and is black with white veining, with hand-cut ogee edge repeating the
Marble, Brass
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 49.25 in D 22.75 in
French Regency Style Marble Top Commode With Brass Hardware
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
marble top commode is a great example of quality french furniture! If you look at the photos provided
Marble, Brass
$2,983
H 36 in W 49.5 in D 22 in
1800's Antique French Louis Philppe Period, Marble-Top, Mahogany Commode!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Louis Philppe Period, Marble-Top, Mahogany Commode!! Antique
Marble
$7,600
H 38.25 in W 46.75 in D 21.25 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
topped with its original white Carrara marble slab displaying soft grey veining and lightly chamfered
Carrara Marble, Brass
18th Century French Commode, Marble Top, Four Drawers, Circa 1760
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century four-drawer commode with marble top and original pulls and key holes.
Marble
$3,500
H 17 in W 32 in D 32 in
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Burl Walnut Marble Top Rolling Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
veneer and topped with white marble. Style: Features the restrained, functional design characteristic of
Marble
$14,304Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 13.78 in
French Art Deco Golden Commode With Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
complemented by elegant metal hardware. This sophisticated piece is crafted from rare red Verona marble
Marble, Brass
$3,695
H 32.25 in W 40.75 in D 19.5 in
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XVI style brass mounted marble top commode, embodying the timeless restraint and architectural
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French Louis XVI style marble top commode, a refined and highly functional piece that perfectly captures
Marble, Brass
French 19 th walnut commode with interior drawers, blush marble top
Located in Houston, TX
large bronze Mounts on each leg and capped by bronze Sabots at the foot. Marble top without problems In
Marble
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 45 in D 22 in
19th Century Painted French Empire Chest of Drawers with black Stone Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Period antique French Empire painted chest of drawers with beautiful black stone top. Beautiful
Marble, Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
a richly colored breccia marble top. This refined piece beautifully reflects the neoclassical
Breccia Marble, Bronze
A French Charles X Inlaid Rosewood, Marble Top Commode, C. 1850.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Refined and richly figured, this commode features a marble top above a concealed drawer in the
Marble
$12,000
H 33.5 in W 34.75 in D 18.25 in
Vintage French Ebonized Marble-Top Commode in the Directoire Manner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French ebonized marble-top commode in the Directoire manner.
Marble
$3,789
H 33.86 in W 41.34 in D 20.48 in
18th Century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Hand Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Louis XV/XVI transitional hand painted marble top commode. Two drawers with original
Marble
A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century Height: 89.5 cm Width: 123 cm Depth: 64
Marble
$8,450 / set
H 35.5 in W 46.75 in D 20.25 in
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
$2,810
H 32.25 in W 35 in D 17.25 in
Italian Carved Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode with French Styling
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian carved walnut chest with a rouge marble top. The piece has French styling, hairy
Marble, Brass
$3,460
H 34.65 in W 24.22 in D 21.07 in
Louis XVI Commode, Marble Top, Marquetry Inlay, France, Circa 1780
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine marble-topped commode, with elegant marquetry-fronted drawers and bronze ormolu mounts
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Marquetry Inlaid Commode with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stylish and artful Italian marquetry rosewood commode with aggregate marble top. The
Marble
$5,880
H 33.75 in W 45.5 in D 18 in
Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode w/Black Marble Top & Scraped Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This antique chest from France has a black marble top which rests atop a wooden chest consisting
Marble
Marble Top Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode
Located in Locust Valley, NY
that enhances its luxurious appeal. The rouge marble top provides a striking contrast with its warm
Kingwood
French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Commode w/Original Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style chest, with its original marble top, from the 19th century. This antique
Marble
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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