Mother Of Pearl Commode
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Holly
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Sycamore
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Macassar, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 19th Century American Early Victorian Commodes and Chests ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
2010s Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
2010s American Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 19th Century Syrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1940s Syrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1960s Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Syrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Syrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Syrian Islamic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Syrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pewter
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Coral, Lapis Lazuli
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Abalone
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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.
- What is Korean mother of pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
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