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18th Century George III English Satinwood & Hand Painted Side Cabinet / Commode
18th Century George III English Satinwood & Hand Painted Side Cabinet / Commode

18th Century George III English Satinwood & Hand Painted Side Cabinet / Commode

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine George III satinwood and hand painted side cabinet, the superstructure with central

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Satinwood

Early 18th C. Spanish Gilded & Painted Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Early 18th C. Spanish Gilded & Painted Chest Of Drawers/Commode

Early 18th C. Spanish Gilded & Painted Chest Of Drawers/Commode

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinated gilded & painted chest of drawers from Castile and León region of Spain

Category

Early 18th Century Spanish Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Chestnut

French 1900s Turn of the Century Two-Drawer Commode with Distressed Paint
French 1900s Turn of the Century Two-Drawer Commode with Distressed Paint

French 1900s Turn of the Century Two-Drawer Commode with Distressed Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French two-drawer commode from the early 20th century, with distressed paint and tapered legs

Category

Early 20th Century French Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated  Venetian Commodes Cabinets
Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated  Venetian Commodes Cabinets

Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated Venetian Commodes Cabinets

$7,596Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 36.5 in W 44.25 in D 17.25 in

Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated Venetian Commodes Cabinets

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

sophistication of period Venetian furniture. Each commode is beautifully paint decorated with classical

Category

1770s Italian Neoclassical Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Walnut

18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode
18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode

18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV carved and painted wood commode, with subtle serpentine shaped body, from the

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

French Empire 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Gilt Busts
French Empire 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Gilt Busts

French Empire 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Gilt Busts

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style painted wood four-drawer commode from the 19th century with ebonized columns

Category

19th Century French Empire Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine

19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest
19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest

19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a breathtaking 19th century Venetian Rococo style commode. It is hand painted and

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Rococo Period 1770s Swedish Gray Cream Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Commode
Rococo Period 1770s Swedish Gray Cream Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Commode

Rococo Period 1770s Swedish Gray Cream Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode from circa 1770 with light gray cream painted finish

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Bronze

French 19th C. Commode w/ Faux Painted Marble Top & Brass Hardware
French 19th C. Commode w/ Faux Painted Marble Top & Brass Hardware

French 19th C. Commode w/ Faux Painted Marble Top & Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut chest of drawers, with faux painted marble top and brass accents, from the 19th

Category

19th Century French Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Pair of Venetian Foliage Painted One Drawer Cabinet Commodes Tapered Legs C 1780
Pair of Venetian Foliage Painted One Drawer Cabinet Commodes Tapered Legs C 1780

Pair of Venetian Foliage Painted One Drawer Cabinet Commodes Tapered Legs C 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted one drawer commodes with original brass pulls

Category

1780s Italian Neoclassical Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Hand Painted Marble Top Commode
18th Century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Hand Painted Marble Top Commode

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

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Marble

A fine 19C Tuscan painted with parcel gilt three drawers commode
A fine 19C Tuscan painted with parcel gilt three drawers commode

A fine 19C Tuscan painted with parcel gilt three drawers commode

Located in London, GB

An outstanding early 19th century Tuscan three drawers commode beautifully painted on all sides

Category

Early 19th Century Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak

Early 20th C. Venetian Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt Commode w/ Glass
Early 20th C. Venetian Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt Commode w/ Glass

Early 20th C. Venetian Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt Commode w/ Glass

$9,596Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 32 in W 37 in D 16.5 in

Early 20th C. Venetian Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt Commode w/ Glass

Located in Germantown, MD

Absolutely gorgeous Louis XV style Venetian Four Sided Hand-Painted and Decorated Partial Gilt

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Antique commode, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, is a prime example of period

Category

Late 18th Century French Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Walnut

Rare Pair of English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Demilune Commodes
Rare Pair of English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Demilune Commodes

Rare Pair of English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Demilune Commodes

$7,996Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 35.75 in W 46.25 in D 19.25 in

Rare Pair of English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Demilune Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare pair of English satinwood demilune commodes embodies the refinement and artistry of the

Category

Early 1900s English Adam Style Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Satinwood

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Located in Milano, IT

Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

French Bombe Shaped Commode/Chest with Hand Painted Floral Design, Marble Top
French Bombe Shaped Commode/Chest with Hand Painted Floral Design, Marble Top

French Bombe Shaped Commode/Chest with Hand Painted Floral Design, Marble Top

Located in Houston, TX

. It has two deep drawers which slide easily. The front is painted and The sides are also beautifully

Category

Late 19th Century French Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Antique English Made Floral Adams Painted Satinwood Commode Circa 1920s
Fine Antique English Made Floral Adams Painted Satinwood Commode Circa 1920s

Fine Antique English Made Floral Adams Painted Satinwood Commode Circa 1920s

$3,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.5 in W 36.25 in D 18 in

Fine Antique English Made Floral Adams Painted Satinwood Commode Circa 1920s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

decorative details. Crafted with fine satinwood veneers, the commode showcases a delicate hand-painted floral

Category

1920s English Adam Style Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Painted and Decorated Chest of Drawers/ Commode
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Painted and Decorated Chest of Drawers/ Commode

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Painted and Decorated Chest of Drawers/ Commode

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Painted and Decorated Chest of Drawers / Commode – High Quality

Category

19th Century British Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th C Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest
Antique 18th C Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest

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

Category

Mid-18th Century Unknown Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Marble

French Serpentine Commode
French Serpentine Commode

French Serpentine Commode

$6,721

H 33 in W 50 in D 25 in

French Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 18th century French painted serpentine front commode, 1780. Dimensions: 50 inches (127

Category

18th Century French Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

Dutch Empire Style Commode
Dutch Empire Style Commode

Dutch Empire Style Commode

$2,942

H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 15.56 in

Dutch Empire Style Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small, early 19th C Dutch empire style 4 drawer pine commode. 1860

Category

19th Century Dutch Empire Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine

Small Dutch Commode
Small Dutch Commode

Small Dutch Commode

$3,666

H 32.5 in W 39 in D 22.5 in

Small Dutch Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th C Dutch three drawer commode. 1820. Awaiting brass handles. Dimensions 39 inches (99

Category

19th Century Dutch Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak

Swedish Marble Topped Commode
Swedish Marble Topped Commode

Swedish Marble Topped Commode

$2,946

H 32 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

Swedish Marble Topped Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small early 19th century Swedish three drawer pine commode with an interesting marble top. 1830

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Marble

Spanish 19th C Commode
Spanish 19th C Commode

Spanish 19th C Commode

$2,942

H 42.52 in W 54.34 in D 26.19 in

Spanish 19th C Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th C Spanish decorated oak commode with a marble top. 1890

Category

19th Century English Victorian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Marble

Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Danish Serpentine Front Commode

$5,207

H 48.5 in W 51 in D 24.5 in

Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1880. Splits into three

Category

19th Century Danish Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Commode
18th Century French Commode

18th Century French Commode

$8,950

H 38 in W 53 in D 22.5 in

18th Century French Commode

Located in Houston, TX

The 18th century French commode is a stunning example of furniture from that era. It features three

Category

18th Century French French Provincial Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louis XV Commode
Louis XV Commode

Louis XV Commode

$15,995

H 37.5 in W 54.5 in D 24 in

Louis XV Commode

Located in Vista, CA

Louis XV period commode, circa 1760

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Paint, Wood

Louis XV Commode
Louis XV Commode

Louis XV Commode

$12,500

H 38 in W 45 in D 21.5 in

Louis XV Commode

Located in Vista, CA

Lovely Louis XV period commode in red and green with beautiful and detailed carving around the key

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Hardwood

1920s, Venetian Baroque Commode, Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, Edges Gold Leaf
1920s, Venetian Baroque Commode, Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, Edges Gold Leaf

1920s, Venetian Baroque Commode, Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, Edges Gold Leaf

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Original precious early 20th century Venetian Baroque serpentine commode, chest of drawers manually

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
19th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode

$2,240

H 28.75 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th C Swedish painted serpentine commode/ bedside chest. 1890

Category

19th Century Swedish Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine

18th Century Danish Commode
18th Century Danish Commode

18th Century Danish Commode

$4,515

H 47 in W 48.5 in D 25 in

18th Century Danish Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 18th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1780. Reference: 7752

Category

18th Century Danish Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879
Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879

Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879

By Henry Dasson, Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted Marquetry Commode By Henry Dasson After a model

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode
19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

$4,481

H 33 in W 34 in D 19 in

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty early 19th C Dutch bombe 4 drawer commode with later paint. 1820

Category

19th Century Dutch Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode
19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

$4,481

H 33.5 in W 38.5 in D 21 in

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty early 19th C Dutch bombe 4 drawer commode with later paint. 1820

Category

19th Century Dutch Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode
Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode

Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode

$5,206

H 38.98 in W 45.67 in D 18.9 in

Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C Swedish pine commode with fluted drawer fronts.

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine

Faux Marbled, Venetian Commode
Faux Marbled, Venetian Commode

Faux Marbled, Venetian Commode

$21,175Sale Price|44% Off

H 35.5 in W 45 in D 26.25 in

Faux Marbled, Venetian Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking, c. 1800 hand-carved, painted, and parcel gilt Venetian commode with three, sinuously

Category

Early 1800s Italian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century French Commode
Mid-19th Century French Commode

Mid-19th Century French Commode

$3,259

H 33.86 in W 48.82 in D 20.48 in

Mid-19th Century French Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Decorative mid-19th Century French commode with later paint. With original hardware throughout.

Category

19th Century French Country Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode
18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode

18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode

$7,468 / item

H 36 in W 53.5 in D 24 in

18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 18th century oak breakfront Dutch commode with a faux marble top. 1780. Code: 8833

Category

18th Century Dutch Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century Marquetry Commode
19th Century Marquetry Commode

19th Century Marquetry Commode

$27,000

H 36 in W 50 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Marquetry Commode

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely unusual three drawer French chest Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery Design has a surrealistic feel to it Obviously and artist depiction of a town Finishe...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Marble

Serpentine Front Rococo Commode
Serpentine Front Rococo Commode

Serpentine Front Rococo Commode

$3,870

H 31.5 in W 47.5 in D 20 in

Serpentine Front Rococo Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th century French painted serpentine front commode with a marble top, 1880. Dimensions

Category

19th Century French Rococo Revival Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Marble

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

$9,600

H 32 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Rococo commode with original brass pulls and keyhole covers and later locks. Later soft

Category

Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Exceptional, Period Chinoiserie Commode
Exceptional, Period Chinoiserie Commode

Exceptional, Period Chinoiserie Commode

$42,500

H 36.5 in W 54 in D 26.75 in

Exceptional, Period Chinoiserie Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A most unusual and rare, c. 1800, hand-carved and painted, serpentine, Venetian, Chinoiserie

Category

Early 1800s Italian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Late 18th Century French Commode
Late 18th Century French Commode

Late 18th Century French Commode

$4,644

H 32.68 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in

Late 18th Century French Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 18th Century French commode. Mid-blue shade of scraped back paint and a pale top. Circa 1790.

Category

Late 18th Century English French Provincial Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Dutch Commode
Louis XVI Dutch Commode

Louis XVI Dutch Commode

$10,995

H 39 in W 52 in D 26 in

Louis XVI Dutch Commode

Located in Vista, CA

Louis XVI period Dutch commode with central urn and floral carved motif on the drawers flanked by

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Paint, Wood

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

$6,700 / item

H 29.5 in W 36.5 in D 22.25 in

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A Rococo commode with original brass pulls, hardware and locks on three bow front drawers. The top

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

$8,100

H 33.75 in W 34.75 in D 22.25 in

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Rococo commode repainted in faint pale grey with original brass hardware and locks. Three

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1820
Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1820

Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1820

$8,200

H 31.5 in W 35.75 in D 20 in

Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1820

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Gustavian commode with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring canted and fluted

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

$7,300

H 28.5 in W 36 in D 21.5 in

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A diminutive bow front Swedish Rococo commode. Three drawers over a carved skirt; sits atop

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Rococo Period Commode
18th Century French Rococo Period Commode

18th Century French Rococo Period Commode

$10,591

H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in

18th Century French Rococo Period Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century French Rococo period commode with traces of original paint. Of beautiful proportions.

Category

18th Century French Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode

$4,277

H 33 in W 35 in D 21 in

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th C Dutch painted serpentine commode. 1780. Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 21 inches

Category

18th Century Dutch Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

$7,400

H 32 in W 36.5 in D 22.25 in

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A three drawer Rococo commode with original cherub adorned brass hardware and iron locks. Featuring

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

$7,300

H 35.5 in W 43.5 in D 20.5 in

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Rococo bow front commode with two small drawers on top and two large drawers below. Base

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

$7,300

H 30.25 in W 41.5 in D 24.25 in

Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Rococo commode with a slide-out tray over three bow front drawers. Decoratively carved

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

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Painted Commode Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal painted commode antique for your home. Frequently made of wood, paint and metal, every painted commode antique was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer painted commode antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each painted commode antique bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Painted Commode Antique?

Prices for a painted commode antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $490 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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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Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.