$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Regence Chinoiserie Marble-Top Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regence chinoiserie marble-top commode, fitted with three chinoiserie ormolu-mounted long drawers
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French, Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Walnut marble top commode.
Marble
19th Century French Marble Top Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A French marble top commode with a shaped marble top over a serpentine case fitted with two long
Marble
19thC Large French Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870. 19thC large French walnut marble top commode with key Sourced from the South of
Walnut
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Italian Piranesi Topographical Polychromed Marble Top Commode
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Italian Piranesi topographical Polychromed marble top commode. Painted with various views of
Marble, Bronze
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode circa 1950. Good quality french bombe shaped commode
Marble
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
French Parisian 18th Century Marble-Top Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French fruitwood Parisian Regence marble-top commode, circa early 1700s. An exquisite red marble
Marble
18th Century French Regence Marble-Top Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French marble top commode with serpentine front, bronze mounts and parquestry drawer fronts
Bronze
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in North York, ON
Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest. Late 19th Century, France, Louis XVI Style
Marble, Metal, Brass
18th Century Italian Serpentine Walnut Parquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Serpentine Walnut Parquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode with Splayed Feet
Walnut
$17,863Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Louis XVI style marble topped commode.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive French Louis XVI style, 19th Century Marble topped commode, having wonderful
Ormolu
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
$7,560Sale Price|20% Off
Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This bronze mounted marble top commode dresser is a refined example of French neoclassical design
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Early 18th Century Bronze Mounted Inlaid Italian Marble Top Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 18th century bronze mounted inlaid Italian marble top commode. Geometric stars and flowers
Marble, Bronze
$12,000 / item
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commodes Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of Louis XVI-style, marble-topped commodes from France (late 19th century) in ebonized
Marble
Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode. 2 Drawers, Bronze mounts, Marble top, Inlaid wood
Marble, Bronze
Northern European Mahogany Marble Top Commode with Painted Feet, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Northern European mahogany marble top commode with painted feet, first half 19th century.
Marble
French 19 century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
-top commode.
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Régence Gold Bronze and Kingwood Marble Top Commode, Circa 1780.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Régence Gold Bronze and Kingwood Marble Top Commode, Circa 1780.
Marble, Bronze
$2,595Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality parquetry inlaid serpentine shaped marble top commode chest having a
Marble, Other
Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance walnut marble top commode brings the splendor of the Renaissance
Marble
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Carved Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode C1890 Measures - 27.75"H x 35"W x 18"D A finely crafted Victorian
Walnut, Burl
Louis XV Style Bronze-Mounted, Kingwood and Marble Top Commode, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XV Style Bronze-Mounted, Kingwood and Marble Top Commode beige mottled marble, 19th Century
Marble
Pair Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes Marble Tops, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes rouge and white molted marble top
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
-top commode. The front door inlaid with a basket of flowers.
Bronze
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
Fine 18th Century Marquetry Marble Top and Gilt Bronze Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late 18th century French Louis XV mahogany and marquetry inlayed marble top commode
Marble, Bronze
A fine pair of walnut 19th century Louis Philippe marble top commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of French Louis Philippe walnut marble top commodes. Very fine figured walnut
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Petite Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite French Louis XV marble top commode is a true statement piece that will elevate any room
Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Bronze D'Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Inlaid Bronze D' Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, Circa 1890.
Marble, Bronze
Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th century French Kingwood and marble top commodes of exceptional quality, having the
Kingwood
Swedish Marble Topped Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small early 19th century Swedish three drawer pine commode with an interesting marble top. 1830
Marble
Italian Marble Top Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Italian three drawer painted commode with a marble top, 1820. Dimensions: 51 inches (130
Marble
$20,840Sale Price|20% Off
French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode, sign. J.F. LAPIE
Marble, Ormolu
Exquisite French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Marble-Top Commode C. 1870
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exquisite French Ormolu-mounted mahogany parquetry marble-top commode C. 1870. A very nice
Marble, Ormolu
Pulaski Sagamore Hill Victorian Cherry Wood Marble Top Commode Nightstand Chest
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Pulaski Sagamore Hill Collection Victorian Style Cherry Wood Marble Top Commode Nightstand Chest. Item
Marble
19th Century Country French Cherrywood Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French cherrywood marble top commode combines the best of all worlds! Exuding
Marble, Bronze
Antique Bombe Marble Top Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Bombe Marble Top Commode in Stripped Oak is the result of an evolution that occurred over
Marble, Bronze
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Eastlake School Walnut & Burl Three Drawer Marble Top Commode C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Three Drawer Marble Top Commode C1890 Measures - 28"H x 27.25"W x
Walnut, Burl
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
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Commode blends elegance with classic, timeless
Carrara Marble, Brass
$17,500
Marquetry Marble Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful walnut and fruitwood veneered 2 drawer commode with marquetry detail. Marble top
Fruitwood, Walnut
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
A Fine Louis XVI Parisian Mahogany Marble Top Commode, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Louis XVI Parisian Mahogany Marble Top Commode 18th Century The molded rectangular grey
Wood
19th Century French 2nd Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French 2nd Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode was crafted during the Napoleon III
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th C Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 18th C. Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers. Item
Marble
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
$6,140Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French parquetry marble top commode chest of drawers having a serpentine
Marble, Other
Gilt Dore' Bronze Inlaid Bombe French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV–style marble-top commode, dating to the 1920s era, is a superb
Marble
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 XV Baroque Style Carved Burl Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Baroque Style Carved Burl Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode Server. Item features 5
Marble
$5,135Sale Price|20% Off
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian French marble top commode chest of drawers having a pretty
Marble, Other
Louis Philippe Marble-Top Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis Philippe period commode featuring a dark marble top over a case of matched veneer drawers
Marble
Rare Pair John Widdicomb Venetian Paint Decorated Marble Top Commodes Dressers
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare pair of John Widdicomb Venetian style paint-decorated marble top commodes represents the
Marble
Louis Phillipe Marble Top Commode
By Louis Philippe
Located in North York, ON
ormolu handles & escutcheons with the original marble top. Drawers in top plinth and bottom plinth. The
Marble, Brass
Painted Italian Marble Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming, painted 2 drawer commode with original bronze hardware and Brocatello di Spagna marble
Marble, Bronze
Fine Quality Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Top Commode by to François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality french ormolu-mounted marble top commode with rare diamond-shaped parquetry veneers
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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