Louis XIV Regence Commode Painted Ox Blood Red
Located in Vista, CA
A rare Louis XIV/Regence commode newly painted in ox blood red, with three convex and concave
Early 18th Century European Louis XIV Painted Commode Antique
Hardwood
Louis XIV Regence Commode Painted Ox Blood Red
Located in Vista, CA
A rare Louis XIV/Regence commode newly painted in ox blood red, with three convex and concave
Hardwood
$1,007
H 14.18 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in
Hand-Painted Miniature Commode with Brass Handles, French Provincial
Located in Greding, DE
Miniature commode with three drawers, fluted pilasters, and compressed bun feet. The drawers
Brass
$4,552Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.38 in W 39.13 in D 23 in
Antique Dutch Bombé Commode, Original Paint, Scalloped Design, c. 1860
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Dutch commode from the 19th century in original paint with a Bombé shape and scalloped
Wood, Paint
$3,825
H 30.5 in W 43.5 in D 20.75 in
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s Gustavian
Paint
Late 18Th Century French Commode Chest of Drawers Painted
Located in Atlanta, GA
French country commode with a slight Serpentine front. This beautiful piece has a wood top and a
Wood
An 18th Century Green Blue Painted Italian Commode
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1780 A fine mid eighteenth century painted Italian commode, the top with tromp l’oeil
Wood
$12,900 / set
H 32.5 in W 33.25 in D 18.13 in
Pair of 19th c. Italian Neoclassical Style Painted Bedside Commodes
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming pair of Italian bedside commodes from the late 19th century painted a soft cream with a
Wood, Paint
Mid 18th Century Italian Yellow Painted Rococo Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid 18th Century Italian Yellow Painted Rococo Commode
Wood
$26,800Sale Price|36% Off
H 41.5 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
Antique Baroque Painted Venetian Commode, Wood & Bronze, Italy, 1800s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A carved and hand painted Venetian commode decorated with delicate flowers, leaves and scrolls. The
Bronze
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 48 in D 26 in
Louis XV Period 1780’s Commode, Original Painted Finish
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Louis XV period 1780’s commode, original painted finish. Charming French Louis XV period painted
Wood
$10,500
H 29.25 in W 57.38 in D 23.63 in
French 18th Century Commode with Original Paint and Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique painted bow-front commode/chest of drawers from the late 18th century in striking finishes
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$8,079
H 57.49 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1850
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with
Pine
$8,079
H 56.3 in W 31.89 in D 15.36 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with
Pine
$5,690
H 39.18 in W 49.81 in D 24.22 in
19th Century Italian Painted Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and painted in
Walnut
Pair of Venetian Floral Painted & Marble Top Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian (19/20th Century) floral painted and decorated 2 drawer commodes with
Marble
$3,950
H 31.5 in W 40 in D 16.5 in
Venetian Two Drawer Commode Hand Painted with Scrollwork and Florals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Venetian commode, ivory-painted background with parcel gilding, having a shaped, molded top over
Wood
$3,055
H 31.3 in W 31.11 in D 14.57 in
Mid 18th Century Rococo Venetian Gilt and Painted Three-Drawer Commode
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Venetian commode, finely painted and parcel-gilt, retaining its original three
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original
Wood, Paint
Period Louis XVI Painted Two-Drawer Commode with Gilt Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period Louis XVI commode, having an ivory-painted finish with gilt accents, two stacked drawers
Bronze
French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish. Hand
Carrara Marble
$6,400
H 32.625 in W 42.25 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Painted French Louis XVI Style 2-Drawer Commode Sauteuse
Located in Dallas, TX
keyplate of crinkled ribbon and swags. The commode has been painted more recently with a white and gray
Metal, Bronze
Italian Painted Lacca Povera Block-Front Commode, 19th Century
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Italian Painted Lacca Povera Commode An elegant Italian block-front commode finished in
Pine
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Wood
$5,981Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.27 in W 55.12 in D 22.45 in
Fine Satinwood inlaid & Painted 2 door Commode by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Satinwood inlaid & Painted 2 door Demi Lune Commode by Maple & Co circa 1900 Segmented
Satinwood
$8,079
H 31.62 in W 39.57 in D 22.05 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Located in Lewes, England
C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed
Pine
$5,363
H 38.78 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860 Green Gold
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian green and gold painted chest of drawers buffet commode in
Pine
$6,735
H 33.86 in W 33.67 in D 20.48 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian
Pine
19th Century George III Style Painted Satinwood Bowfront Commode
Located in London, GB
A Painted Satinwood Demilune Commode In the George III Style Constructed from satinwood and
Satinwood, Giltwood
$3,250 / set
H 30 in W 22 in D 18 in
19th Century Hand Painted Venetian Rococo Style Petite Commodes Nightstands
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted petite nightstands you
Wood, Paint
$17,495
H 32.5 in W 40 in D 16.25 in
Outstanding Pair 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding pair of 18th century Italian Chinoiserie paint decorated commodes captures the
Walnut
$4,214
H 40.16 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Kastrup, DK
rectangular grey painted top with serpentine front, sitting above four conforming drawers. Later professional
Oak
$6,800
H 34.5 in W 54.25 in D 29.5 in
Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique, painted three-drawer commode has a wonderful serpentine front, accented by angular
Metal, Bronze
19th-C. Hand Painted Venetian Bombe Chest or Commode.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love original paint! This is a turn-of-the-century hand painted Venetian bombe chest or commode
Bronze
$1,200
H 30 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique Black Painted Victorian Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique black painted Victorian commode/ chest of drawers with marble top. The piece has been
Carrara Marble, Brass
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in
Fantastic Original Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic original satinwood Adams paint decorated demilune commode dresser is a striking
Satinwood
$2,995
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 17.5 in
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
Wood
$14,900 / set
H 29.5 in W 40.25 in D 20.07 in
Pair Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Commodes in Original Gray Paint, 19th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian breakfront chests from the 19th century, framed by dentil molding. There are three drawers with brass hardware. The corner posts are canted and ...
Wood, Paint
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
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
Oak
$11,380 / set
H 34.26 in W 51.58 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Baroque Commodes, Hand-Painted Wood, Gray Finish, Circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant pair of Baroque commodes crafted circa 1780. The commodes rest on gracefully curved S
Wood
French 19th Century Painted Wood Commode w/Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood commode, with brass hardware and accents, from the 19th century. This antique
Wood
$16,500 / set
H 31.25 in W 30.25 in D 17.75 in
Pair of George III Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
commodes open via a pair of central doors, revealing beautifully aged red-painted interiors fitted with
Softwood
Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers, Dresser or Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classic American five-drawer custom painted chest with five drawers with marble top. The chest of
Wood
$5,363
H 46.46 in W 48.82 in D 26.38 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted designs on
Birch
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
Marble
$3,450
H 39.75 in W 17.75 in D 21.25 in
Vintage Italian Ebonized Chinoiserie Style Brass Mounted Paint Decorated Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
vintage Italian commode executed in the Chinoiserie taste, blending European craftsmanship with exotic
Metal
$4,705Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.04 in W 37.41 in D 20.08 in
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode in gustavian
Pine
$1,980
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 21.26 in
18th Century Black Painted Rococo Commode Chest of Drawers, Bombe Style
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Rococo bombe shaped chest of drawers from Mid-18th Century. We see this antique Italian small dresser or console placed in a foyer, living room or bedroom. This piece would b...
Pine
$4,480
H 58.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Chiffoniere ~ Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Chiffoniere ~ Commode with Carrara Marble is a true marvel of
Carrara Marble
$10,995
H 35 in W 47.25 in D 27.25 in
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. This antique Italian
Wood
$14,995
H 35 in W 50.5 in D 25 in
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original
Marble, Brass
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. This antique
Wood
$25,000
H 36 in W 49.25 in D 22.75 in
Venetian Foliage Painted Four Drawer Commode / Chest with Tapered Legs, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted four drawer commode / chest with original brass knobs, and
Brass
$17,000Sale Price|52% Off
H 36.75 in W 44.25 in D 20.5 in
Unique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Commode Cassone Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Unique Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy
Gold Leaf
$20,000
H 31.5 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
Venetian Hand Painted and Gilt Figural Pagoda Two Drawer Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian hand painted and gilt figural pagoda two-drawer commode with scalloped edge top, gilt
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$3,995
H 33.25 in W 45 in D 20 in
Fine Quality English Carved and Paint Decorated Commode Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality English carved and paint decorated commode sideboard buffet showcases exceptional
Satinwood
$13,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Stunning pair of step
Wood
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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