Pair of Louis XV–Style Painted Bombe Commodes with Carved Rococo Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative pair of Louis XV–style bombe commodes, richly carved and finished in an exceptional timeworn painted surface.
Wood, Paint
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Faux Marble Painted Florentine Bombe Commode Dresser Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian Florentine bombe commode dresser buffet is a striking example of hand-painted craftsmanship and Old-World elegance. The piece features a curvaceous bombe form, richly ad...
Fruitwood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Venetian Pastural Paint Decorated Maitland Smith Attributed Dresser Commode
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This extraordinary Venetian pastoral paint decorated dresser commode, attributed to Maitland Smith, is a striking piece that blends Old World artistry with timeless functionality. Ex...
Walnut
19th Century Tall Chest in Original Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century five drawer chest of drawers in original paint.
Pine
French Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Chest w/ Faux Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical-style painted wood chest of drawers, with faux marble top, from the mid 20th century.
Wood, Paint
$11,240Sale Price / set|22% Off
Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Green Painted Wood, Marble, Bronze, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of paint decorated Hollywood Regency marble-top bronze mounted commodes. The green painted case with fine bronze mounts having three graduating drawers. The two bronze framed lo...
Wood
English Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Scrollwork Motifs, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with old paint, new scrollwork motifs and turnip feet. Born in England during the later years of the 19th cent...
Wood
Venetian Italian Hand-Painted Tapering Chest, 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian chest, with whimsical trapezoid shape and hand painted design, from the early 20th century. This antique chest from Italy, circa 1920's, has a tapering body with ...
Wood
20th Century Etched Giltwood Florentine 2 Drawers Chest Commode And Brass Pulls
Located in Miami, FL
This most elegant and charming Italian 20th century Florentine giltwood chest of drawers, commode or cabinet. Features hand carved and etched palmette design to the front and both s...
Giltwood
19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish origin. Note the decorative Greek key meander, griffin and dentil molding that adorn the...
Brass
Antique Neo-Classical Style Painted Black and White Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely painted antique Neo-classical style commode with 2 drawers. Very nice decorative design. So pretty!! Note: The patina is recent.
Wood
18th Century Rococo Commode, Re-Painted Wood, Swedish Design, 1770
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 18th Century Rocco commode. The top section with three drawers and below are three further drawers. This piece has been re-painted.
Wood
Italian 18th Century Faux Painted Three-Drawer Commode with Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian faux painted commode from the 18th century, with three drawers and black accents. Created in England during the 18th century, this faux painted commode features a rectangu...
Wood
A Large 18th Century Beautifully Hand-Painted Wood Three-Drawer Commode, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian commode with canted drawers and hand-painted details.
Wood
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Painted Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome and robust 18th Century French Louis XIV oak commode. With a later pale grey finish. Two small drawers over two wide drawers. Ornate brass handles, fielded sides and decor...
Oak
Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, Italy, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Italian Baroque chest of drawers with four drawers and a faceted front. The dynamically shaped hardware is made of brass. The front is finished in an ochre-yellow tone, while the top...
Brass
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of Swedish painted commodes.
Pine, Paint
Jacques Bodart, Louis XVI Style, Green Painted Commode, USA, 1960s
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Bodart, Louis XVI Style, Green Paint, Brass, Commode or Chest of Drawers, USA, 1960s A wonderful French Louis XVI style green painted cabinet having good quality brass roset...
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish chest of drawers is a fine example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and design. Constructed from pine, a wood commonly used in Swedish furniture for its durability and adap...
Pine
18th Century Swedish Trompe L'Oeil Commode Bed, Hand-Painted Wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Painted with a faux wood patina, it cleverly mimics the appearance of a traditional three-drawer chest while hiding a practical secret—a pull-out trundle bed.
Wood
$3,503Sale Price|40% Off
18th Century French Country Provincial Grey White and Gold Painted Commode
Located in Vienna, AT
This extraordinary antique provincial commode or chest of drawers is made from Oak wood in France at the end of the 18th Century.
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming small chest of drawers in the Gustavian style, crafted in Sweden circa 1960. Painted in a soft gray tone, the piece reflects the clean lines and refined elegance associate...
Wood
Swedish Painted Breakfront Three-Drawer Commode with Dentil Molding, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted breakfront three-drawer commode from late 19th century Stockholm, with dentil molding, carved rosettes and tapered feet. This Swedish painted commode features a sli...
Wood
$3,870 / item
Painted Italian Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Linen color painted and textured, this bedside chest boasts beautiful gray painted geometric designs on the drawers and side panels that add a touch of timeless elegance. With worki...
Wood
Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and incredibly decorative Italian 18th century Venetian hand painted polychrome chest of drawers. The two drawer chest is raised upon elegant cabriole legs with hoof feet...
Pine
18th Century South German Rococo Painted Commode Munich Gilt Royal House Bavaria
Located in Epfach, DE
This is a rare and exceptionally well-preserved two-door southern German Rococo commode from the 18th century. It still has its original cream-colored finish with gilding, as well as...
Bronze
Dutch Bombe Commode, Painted Oak, Rococo Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Arundel, GB
A very elegant, painted oak, early 19th century Dutch Bombe commode with 4 long drawers. Raised on bracket feet with a serpentine profile top. Fitted with brass handles and escutcheo...
Oak
$5,100Sale Price|25% Off
Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
The use of color and the unusual architectural paintings on this Piece make it very unique. It has a faux marble top in apricot Coloration. It is very old and is in the original 18...
Wood
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Commode with Galbé Facade & Bronze Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Dimensions: 53" W × 26 ½" D × 37 ½" H A superb example of 18th Century French craftsmanship, this Louis XV painted commode is a decorator’s dream—equally suited to a modern interior...
Bronze
Vintage Italian Ebonized Chinoiserie Style Brass Mounted Paint Decorated Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ideal for use as a bedroom chest, entryway commode, or statement accent cabinet, this piece offers both functionality and strong visual presence.
Metal
French Victorian White Painted Carved Wood and Marble Commode
Located in Queens, NY
"French Victorian white painted and carved bedside commode with inSet marble top and a shaped back rail. Antique condition, shows its age."
Marble
Pair of George III Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of English George III chinoiserie lacquered commodes, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century. Showcasing an exquisite blend of European craftsmanship and Asian...
Softwood
Swedish early 19th century hand painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers, fitted with 4 graduating drawers that open on the key. Bold red paint that has w...
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Painted Two-Drawer Chest With Carved Laurel Swags
Located in Houston, TX
A charming Swedish Gustavian two-drawer chest dating to the late 18th century, distinguished by its elegant neoclassical ornamentation and beautifully timeworn painted surface. The ...
Wood, Paint
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Central European Hand-Painted 20th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Asheville, NC
Romantic nine-drawer hand-painted Central European chest with shadow box and bun feet.
Gold Leaf
Italian Hand-Painted 5-Drawer Chest – Black, White & Gold Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant Italian five-drawer chest showcases the refined artistry of hand-painted decoration paired with luminous gold gilt detailing.
Wood, Paint
Neoclassical Ivory & Sand Painted Chest of Drawers, Niermann Weeks
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A neoclassical hand-crafted chest of six drawers in a tall, rectilinear case finished in a softly distressed painted surface, lending an elegant, timeworn patina. The drawer configur...
Wood
18th C. French Louis XV Carved & Painted Wood Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved and painted wood serpentine commode from the 18th century.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SWEDISH GUSTAVIAN-STYLE PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS Northern European, 20th Century 39 1/4" H x 21 1/4" D x 44 1/2" W A reproduction of the Gustavian period carefully executed in the ...
Brass
$3,888Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Italian Painted Chest with New Polished Nickel knobs
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled nickel knobs. The piece sits on tapered legs, typical of that period of time. The ...
Nickel
Neoclassical Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Fittings
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical commode with two drawers and round brass fittings, set on tapered, fluted legs. The brick-red finish is new and antiqued with patina. The top plate is accented in dark g...
Brass
Painted Chest of Drawers, George III, England, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Light gray-painted chest of drawers from the George III period, featuring five drawers and shaped bracket feet. The finish is newly applied but has been antiqued to create a timeworn...
Softwood
Single Royal Blue and Parcel-Gilt Decorated Bombay Commode or Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Royal blue and parcel-gilt decorated Bombay commode, nightstand or chest. This fine hand painted dramatic commode or chest are simply stunning done in the Bombay Louis XV style.
Wood, Giltwood
Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A small blue-painted Baroque chest of drawers with a serpentine front and three drawers, each featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings. Beautifully restored by a conserva...
Oak
Pair of French Vernis Martin Style Hand-Painted Commodes, Signed A. Mancini
By Antonio Mancini
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of French Vernis Martin style painted commodes, each having marble tops over single doors with pained scenes framed by bronze mounts. Painting signed A Mancini and Kaufman. Su...
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Cream Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest or Commode, a pair.
Brass
19th Century Late Gustavian chest of drawers, Swedish origin, painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
This striking Late Gustavian (sengustaviansk) chest of drawers perfectly marries neoclassical elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. Painted in a sophisticated matte black finish,...
Brass
Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color on the body. Top plate painted black. Under the top plate, wood-carved round rings. 3 drawers with brass fittings, legs with rhombu...
Brass
White-Painted Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1825
Located in Greding, DE
Painted Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring three drawers, raised on tapering square legs with a slightly projecting top. The front is articulated by side pilasters. The chest has...
Spruce
Continental Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Antique Louis XVI Style painted chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular faux marble top, 3 graduated drawers with scrolling vine decoration, sides with scrolli...
Wood, Paint
Italian Antique Painted Chests with Floral Motif, 1940, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Italian pair of chest with striking hand-painted design in cream and blue tones, supported by four fluted and tapered legs. Each chest features two dovetailed drawers with original h...
Wood, Paint
Salmon Painted Italian Chest, Solid Wood, Dovetailed Drawers, 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Chest from Italy featuring the original salmon colored paint and a wonderful patina. The paint has wear consistent with age and shows a beautiful, warm golden undertone beneath. It i...
Wood, Paint
Kittinger White Painted Tall 5 Drawers Chest Dresser
By Kittinger, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger painted dresser with dowel pulls. This is in distressed condition. Refinishing recommended.
Birch
Gustavian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Sweden
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 19th Century A beautifully proportioned Gustavian chest of drawers from 19th-century Sweden, showcasing the hallmark simplicity and lightness of...
Softwood
Italian Commode from the 1950s, Painted and Gilded, Very Well-Made
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Italian Commode from the 1950s, Painted and Gilded, very Well-Made. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Wood
Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Early French 1920s hand-painted two-drawer commode with Marble Top. The drawers have brass pulls and gilded bronze conner coverings hardware at the corners in Neoclassical Design. F...
Marble, Brass
Vintage Italian Patina Hand Painted Trellis Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the allure of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite vintage chest of drawers, a true embodiment of Neoclassical charm. This piece captivates with its meticulously hand-p...
Metal
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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