19th Century Queen Anne 3 Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Queen Anne 3 Drawer Commode Chest. Nice distressed black painted finish.
Wood, Paint
Scandinavian Hand-Painted Specimen Chest
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a charming Scandinavian hand-painted specimen chest crafted in solid wood and decorated in the traditional folk art style. The case retains a beautifully distressed blue-gray...
Wood, Paint
Louis XV Style Painted Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style painted commode The rectangular serpentine fronted top above two long drawers, raised on cabriole legs Measures: Height 33 inches Width 35 1/2 inches Depth 17 1/2...
Wood
$6,380 / item
Antique Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a chipped blue finish infusing a touch of vintage character. The painted drawer fronts on crackled canvas are a true testament to craftsmanship and creativity. Each drawer front...
Wood
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C painted and decorated pine/oak chest of drawers. 1820
Oak, Pine
19th Century Dutch Hand Painted Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Dutch bombe four-drawer commode. With hand-carved claw feet and finished in a soft french grey with gilt detail. This commode has original brass fittings an orig...
Wood, Paint
C18th century style Swedish painted small commode
Located in London, GB
Great C18th style diminutive size painted Swedish commode it has an undulating bow front with four useful drawers and has been painted over time in a mid blue grey. A nice piece and...
Oak
Swedish Gustavian Period 18th Century Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular three-drawer commode from Sweden, circa 1790, that alludes to a Louis XVI influence met with the pared-down Nordic sensibility of both culture and time period. On top a...
Brass
Italian Hand-Painted Commode in Ivory & Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Notable Features: Three-drawer Italian commode with hand-painted finish. Ivory patina with green garland motifs. Elegant gold accents and detailing. Neoclassical-inspired design ...
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Provençal Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French commode from the Provence region. Made in solid beech with two drawers, an attractive soft paint finish and faux marble painted top.
Beech, Pine
Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A superb Italian decorative commode composing of three long drawers of broken fronted design, set on elegantly shaped legs, the red lacquer finish is of a distressed look and has exc...
Paint
$9,600Sale Price|48% Off
19th c. Italian Painted Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Decorated 19th c. Venetian Commode
Wood
$3,936Sale Price|32% Off
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode The solid wood body is painted in a textured, aged, distressed patina showing some of the gesso-painted base and original wood b...
Wood, Paint
19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode is richly hand-painted with bouquets of vibrant flowers, centered on ochre yellow surrounds framed with seashells that int...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Hand-Painted Biedermeier Commode, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted Biedermeier commode with three drawers and flanking columns. The piece has been newly painted in blue, featuring a meander frieze on the slightly projecting top drawer ...
Wood
Late 18th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Commode
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian-Style Painted Commode A Swedish commode in the Gustavian style, featuring a gently curved front, panelled drawers and turned feet. Hand-painted in a soft blue-grey tone wi...
Brass
$3,705 / item
Rustic White Painted European Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless piece that combines functionality with elegant provincial design. Crafted from solid mahogany, in a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish. With three spac...
Wood
1820s Painted Commode with Delft-style Motifs
Located in London, GB
An example of early 19th-century decorative work, this commode marries continental Neoclassical form with a vibrant, artisanal painted finish. The entire surface—from the fluted side...
Wood
Vintage Swedish Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Swedish Gustavian carved and painted chest. A vintage Swedish Gustavian carved and painted chest is one of the most recognizable expressions of Scandinavian neoclassicism — l...
Wood
Vintage Swedish Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Swedish Gustavian painted 3 drawer chest. Swedish painted chests—whether Gustavian, country/folk, or neoclassical—are beloved for their soft palettes, simple lines, and timel...
Wood
Antique Painted Swedish Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The Painted Swedish Chest is a piece of furniture that combines antique charm with unique painted detailing. This dresser or chest of drawers adds a touch of history and character to...
Wood
18th Century Painted Italian Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century Italian chest with original painted finish in soft green tones and floral decoration. Features five drawers with molded fronts and fluted column details at each side. Co...
Wood, Paint
$12,800 / set
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Painted Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Venetian painted and gilt 18th century commodes. Bombe in Form.
Pine
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English painted oak chest of drawers with a harlequin design. 1790. Internal reference: H Code: 9148 Dimensions: W: 40" (101.6 cm) H: 37.5" (95.3 cm) D: 22.5" (57.2 cm)
Oak
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th Century English painted and decorated oak chest of drawers. 1790. Code: 9116 Dimensions: W: 37.5" (95.3 cm) H: 38" (96.5 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)
Oak
18th Century Italian Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C Italian original painted two drawer commode 1780
Pine
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English early 19th C pine painted bank of six drawers. 1820
Pine
Painted Louis XVI Commode, 18th Century, France
Located in New Orleans, LA
A two-drawer chest on tapered legs, this painted commode with original paint and hardware is from the period of Louis XVI.
Wood
19th Century Painted and Gilded Petit Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully painted and gilded petit commode.
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Painted Neo-Classical Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 18th century Italian painted neo-classical style commode. Rusty red color with a painted grey top. A handsome piece!
Wood
Vintage French Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French grey painted chest with brass and gilt trim. Circa 1940. Adds warmth and charm to any room! 35.5w x 18d x 28h
Wood
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
French Carved Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Carved and painted narrow chest of drawers. Circa 1880. A fine addition to any home! 19W x 15D x 32H
Wood
French Bombé Carved & Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted-wood chest of three drawers. This vintage chest from France features a curvy bombé style case, scalloped skirt along three sides, decorative panel carving...
Wood
French Louis XVI Painted Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI style painted oak commode. This piece blends neoclassical symmetry with rustic elegance—perfect for adding refined character to a bedroom, hallway, or l...
Oak
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Italian neoclassical paint decorated chest of three long drawers, the case painted in soft green with faux marble top, the drawer fronts framed by moulded gilt borders and painted wi...
Wood, Paint
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century English Painted Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good mid 19th century English painted chest of drawers having scalloped backspash and scrolled sides over original faux marble painted top over three drawers retaining original turne...
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Later Painted White Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Swedish later painted white pine commode.
Pine, Paint
English Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th English painted bowfront chest of drawers. Nice size. 1840
Pine
French 19th Century Painted Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French painted commode with Neoclassical infulence, straight lines, updated paint but retain Gilt bronze mounts. Paneled four drawer fronts and side panels. Shaped top w...
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Bombe Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite French Louis XV style bombe hand painted commode. The piece is painted in a black lacquer along with a beautiful floral design. An amazing work of art!
Wood
Small English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small late 18th C painted 4 drawer chest of drawers with brushing slide. 1780
Pine
English Original Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English original painted chest of drawers. 1840 Depth 49cm including knobs
Pine
19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
Marble, Bronze
Narrow Painted Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Narrow early 19th C original painted pine chest of drawers with line decoration . 1810
Pine
19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and investment. This piece features original hardware and 4 drawers. This is perfect for ...
Wood, Paint
English Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted bowfront oak chest of drawers. 1820
Oak
French 19th Century Painted Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis-Phillipe painted commode circa 1850 with faux marble top and four drawers. This lovely commode features a very interesting and unique trompe l'oeil Saint Anne marble t...
Metal, Brass
Mid 20th century painted Louis XVI style commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Decorative mid 20th century marble topped commode French circa 1960’s Painted in a dark grey 88 cms high 50 cms deep 102 cms wide
Paint
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest is a historical piece of furniture with a classic design. This chest was crafted in Sweden during the late 19th century, showcasing the cr...
Wood
Antique Dutch Baroque Commode Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking baroque chest of drawers with brass key escutcheons is from Holland. The remarkable color is a newer, professionally applied painted finish with layers of cream, brick ...
Wood, Paint
$5,850Sale Price|25% Off
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 18th century, case with pale blue paint with ebonized moldings and mustard, terracotta, and dark blue painted panels, bronze escutcheons, tenoned and dovetailed construction.
Wood, Paint
Painted Three Drawer C. 1940 Regency Style Commode
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A three drawer chest circa 1940 in Regency style painted in a white distressed finish with blue-gray accents.
Wood
$6,867 / item
Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style painted chest of drawers, the rectangular paneled top, and sides above four blind fret paneled drawers, on similar bracket feet. Inspired by a George III ...
Wood
Pair DECORATIVE CRAFTS Adams Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Perkasie, PA
Pair DECORATIVE CRAFTS Adams Paint Decorated Commodes – Item L71336 This elegant matching pair of Adams-style commodes brings the refined character of English-inspired furniture tog...
Wood
$5,055 / item
Painted White Neo Classic Incurved Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of mahogany and finished in a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish, this commode showcases the timeless beauty of classic design with a contemporary twist. The...
Wood
$3,357 / item
White Painted Lingerie Chest
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite French Provincial-inspired piece is finished in a soft Architectural White with light distressing, adding a touch of vintage charm to your space. With six spacious dr...
Wood
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Marble-Top Commode with Paint Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Charming marble-top dresser with paint decoration and bronze ormolu trim. We believe this example is 19th century continental possibly Italian, or French in origin. The chest has two...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, England
An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, wonderfully proportioned and in excellent serviceable condition. English, early nineteenth century
Paint
Vintage Adams Style Inlaid Satinwood & Painted Commode
Located in Perkasie, PA
Vintage Adams Style Inlaid Satinwood & Painted Commode – Item L73378 Exceptional vintage Adams style commode dating to circa 1930s, showcasing exceptionally fine craftsmanship, eleg...
Satinwood
Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderfully decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode. This wonderful rectangular two drawer chest is raised by four square tapered patinated wood legs with...
Paint
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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