Mesmerizing Pair of Lacquer and Brass Cabinets by William Doezema, circa 1970
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
Brass
Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Brass Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Late 19th century Russian mahogany and hand hammered brass inlayed commodes.
Brass
Spectacular Pair of Cane and Brass Doors and Drawers Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
The price listed is for the pair.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Designed by L.A. Studio, this pair of commodes combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Crafted in Italy, each commode features an original solid wood structure from th...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The pair of commodes, designed by L.A. Studio, feature an original structure dating back to the 1950s, crafted from solid wood and adorned with colored Murano glass. Brass handles an...
Brass
Dramatic Restored Pair of Cerused Oak and Brass Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Excellent Restored Condition. The chests have been professionally cleaned and re-lacquered.
Brass
Rare vintage Chinoiserie Emperor Verre Eglomise Mirrored Brass commodes, a pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
The top and bottom of the chests consist of new real brass base trim as well as the top underside lip.
Mirror
Pair English Made Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Ceruse Oak Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
An exceptionally elegant pair of English-made commodes in the French Louis XVI style, beautifully crafted in cerused oak and distinguished by their pale coloration, restrained neocla...
Oak
Mid Century Style Solid Wood, Brass and Black Glass Pair of Italian Commodes
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chests of drawers composed of two drawers, made of solid wood covered in brass and black glass.
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Semainieres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Neoclassical semainieres. Mahogany with patinated brass details.
Brass
$8,200 / set
French 19th Century Pair of Commodes
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite Pair of 19th century French pair of commodes. They are made of mahogany with brass around the drawers. They have it’s original marble top with a brass gallery around.
Marble, Brass
$54,000 / set
Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental (circa 1850s) Spanish rosewood 5 drawer bombe shaped commodes with mother of pearl, pewter, and brass inlay with marble tops (PRICED AS Pair).
Marble, Pewter, Brass
$6,850 / set
Pair Of Italian Rococo Walnut Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Each with serpentine Verona marble tops over three drawers with escutcheons. Cabriole legs with brass toes. Tops once veneered but now with what appear to be the original tops.
Marble, Brass
Pair of Brutalist Oak Nightstands by Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Striking pair of Danish brutalist nightstands designed by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in solid oak with elegant brass handles. Each piece features a unique pointed top design while mai...
Brass
$6,800 / set
Pair Of George II Style Walnut Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular cross banded top over two drawers with brass handles, separate bases with shell carved cabriole legs and ending on pad feet. Tops are older than the bases.
Brass
$2,350 / set
Pair of Ebonized and gilt Demi lune Cabinets
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Louis XV style ebonized And gilted cabinets
Brass
$5,985 / set
Pair of 20th Century Rococo Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Mid 20th Century black lacquer commodes in the rococo revival manner. Both are fitted with three drawers and brass hardware with foliate carving and ball and claw feet. In e...
Brass
Elegant Restored Pair of Edward Wormley Commodes in Black Lacquer
By Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stellar pair of chests by Edward Wormley from his iconic Precedent series for Drexel, circa 1947.
Brass
$44,500 / set
Pair of English Regency Ebonized Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style ebonized 2 grill door commodes with brass inlay and satinwood trim (PRICED AS Pair).
Brass
Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Each chest features four spacious dovetailed drawers, accented with original antique brass bail pulls and a signature Directoire shield escutcheon, capturing the understated sophisti...
Brass
$2,850 / set
Pair Of Venetian Style Walnut Bombe Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Each bombe form with two drawers with brass handles. Cabriole legs.
Brass
$9,340 / item
Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
Brass
21th Century Pair of Handcrafted Biedermeier Style Burgundy Lacquered Commodes
Located in Madrid, ES
The pair shown here is finished in a rich burgundy lacquer.
Brass
Pair 1970s Katline Macassar Nightstands Adalberto Caraceni for Modernindustria
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1970s Italian modern Katline Macassar nightstands designed by Adalberto Caraceni for Modernindustria, each featuring an open shelf and drawer with gold plated brass handle.
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Taupe Painted Commodes, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style commodes, nightstands, or chests of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved taupe painted oak, with original brass h...
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style Commodes Dressers w/ Marble Top MINT
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Louis XVI Style Commodes Dressers w/ Marble Top MINT
Brass
Kennedy for Harrods Pair of Rosewood Military Campaign Nightstands With Drawer
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kennedy for Harrods Pair of Rosewood Military Campaign Nightstands With Single Drawer Two Pairs In Stock, These Were From A Luxury Boutique Hotel In England. Both Feature Brass Fitti...
Brass
An extraordinary pair of sideboards—unique pieces for an Italian private apartment
Located in Milano, MI
An extraordinary pair of sideboards, unique pieces for a private apartment in Italy, 1950 Dimensions: L. 146 cm x D. 50 cm x H. 90 cm Born in 1903, Paolo Buffa was a key figure in...
Brass
Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes Late 19th century antique pair of Louis XV style marble top commodes .Each of the walnut stands have two heavily carved ...
Brass
Sophisticated Pair of Restored Vintage Art Deco Commodes by Widdicomb, c 1948
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The price listed is for the pair. Retains the Maker mark. These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously pr...
Brass
Chinese Red-Painted Wooden Commodes, Pair with Two Drawers, 1970s
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese red-painted wooden commodes / side tables with two drawers and breakfront doors with brass pulls (PRICED AS PAIR).
Brass
Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Also available from this rare series: a pair of nightstands, tall chest and vanity or desk.
Brass
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann Walnut
By Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Nakamura-Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany. These nightstands are made out of solid American Walnut and brass handles. Finished with ...
Brass
21th Century Pair Biedermeier-Style Commodes Night Tables Deep Burgundy
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of handcrafted commodes in the Biedermeier style, finished in a rich deep burgundy high-gloss lacquer, hand-applied and meticulously polished to achieve a refined, mirro...
Brass
Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...
Brass
19th Century Pair Of Transitional Nightstands/ Side Tables, France ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable pair of French marquetry nightstands or side tables from the period around 1870.
Marble, Brass
Exquisite Pair of Vintage Art Deco Commodes with Tulip Pulls by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A exceptional pair of difficult to source three ( 3 ) drawer commodes by Widdicomb, circa 1940. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction. Elegant, yet functional design. This unus...
Brass
Pair of 21st Maooron Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables in Biedermeier style, in maroon colour or winw colour, with two drawers The commodes are a handmade production. made our craftsman cabinrmaker ...
Brass
Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Napoleon III boulle ebonised, cut-brass inlaid and gilded ormolu-mounted two door side cabinets. In the manner of; Andre-Charles Boulle Batch 71 SUZZZN 54522.
Brass
Henredon French Rococo Louis XV Oak and Silver Gilt Marble Top Commodes, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial or French Rococo Louis XV style commodes or dresser chests By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved white oak, with silver gilt details...
Marble, Brass
Vintage Pair of Italian Rococo-Style Parquetry Commodini With Writing Surfaces
Located in Morristown, NJ
This elegant pair of Italian commodini exemplifies the continued vitality of Rococo-inspired furniture design in postwar Italy, where traditional craftsmanship and decorative luxury ...
Brass
18th Century Fine Pair of Neoclassical Commodes. Vienna, c. 1800.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to present this extraordinary pair of Viennese Neoclassical commodes, exemplifying the pinnacle of craftsmanship and design from the early 19th century, circa 1800. Th...
Brass
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Also available from this rare series: a pair of nightstands, tall chest and vanity or desk.
Brass
Sophisticated Art Deco Style Cane Commode by Bielecky Brothers- Pair Available
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
There are a pair of these unusual chest available. An elegant commode from a coveted boutique custom ordered series by Bielecky Brothers, circa 1995.
Brass
Exquisite Pair of Black Lacquer Art Deco Commodes with Tulip Pulls by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A exceptional pair of difficult to source three ( 3 ) drawer commodes by Widdicomb, circa 1940. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction. Elegant, yet functional design. This unus...
Brass
Pair of Fine Italian Neoclassical commodes, Parma ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fine 18th century Italian neoclassical serpentine figured walnut commodes with greek key and lion head carvings on apron and sides, with fluted detail on corners and legs....
Brass
Stellar Restored Pair of Pagoda Commodes by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
The price listed is for the pair.
Brass
Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
Brass
Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
All rawhide and cane accents are intact and complete. There are a pair of these chests available. The price listed is for one (1) chest.
Brass
Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Cabinets by Baker, circa 1975
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Open cabin...
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Three-Drawer Walnut Commodes with White Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style walnut commodes from the 19th century, with white marble tops, three drawers, fluted side posts, tapered legs and brass hardware. Created in Franc...
Marble, Brass
Pair of French Regency Mahogany Foliage Urn Ormolu Cabinet Commodes, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Regency book matched mahogany foliage urn ormolu commodes with flanking brass knob single drawers, brass handle cabinets with interior shelf, and resting on squared br...
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets "Big Babol" Style - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
A pair of pink and ivory Murano glass cabinets in the playful Big Babol style, handmade in Italy. The two cabinets are mirror images of each other: one has an ivory left panel and a ...
Brass
Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite carved feet. Immerse yourself in the historical grandeur of this pair of Italian 18th-...
Brass
$2,172Sale Price|25% Off
George Zee Asian American Rosewood Chippendale Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
By George Zee and Co, George Zee
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee attributed Asian American Chippendale Rosewood side tables cabinets. 1 top dovetailed rosewood drawer finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very goo...
Brass
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, flanking lower cabinets with locking mechanisms, and resting on the original tapered pain...
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Oak, Rattan and Cane Campaign Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Excellent Restored Condition. The chest has been professionally cleaned and re-lacquered.
Brass
Contemporary Wood and Glass Italian Pair of Bedside Tables by L.A. Studio
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant pair of bedside tables designed and produced by L.A Studio Interiorismo. Structure made of solid wood claded in blue and mirror glass with brass details. Composed of two d...
Brass
$3,115Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Light Oak Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage oak & brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers. A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
Brass
$3,006Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Tall Slim Vintage Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Oak & Brass Military Campaign side table sized drawers A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a se...
Brass
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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