Pair of Early 20th C. Italian Neoclassical Style Commodes with Faux Marble Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant pair of Early 20th century Italian two-drawer commodes is designed in the Neoclassical taste, featuring refined proportions and beautifully executed painted detail.
Wood
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
An Extremely Fine Pair of George III Period Mahogany Chests of Drawers/commodes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Extremely Fine Pair of George III Period Mahogany Serpentine Chests of Drawers/Commodes with Stop Fluted Angles c.1765 These fine chests have pull out brushing slides over a two ...
Metal
Pair French Hand Stitched Leather & Brass Faux Bamboo Commodes by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
It is rare to find a pair of faux bamboo and hand stitched leather commodes by the French design master, Jacques Adnet.
Brass
pair of Genovese 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut, Ormolu and marble commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most decorative pair of Genovese 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut, Ormolu and marble commodes.
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Pair of Commodes
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chests of drawers in Gio Ponti style. Made of solid wood structure covered in brass. Our main target is customer satisfaction, so we include in the price for this item profe...
Brass
Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great details.
Brass
A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Fine and Rare Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes, Attributed to Jansen.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Slender Side-Cabinets Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style tulipwood and gilt bronze mounted two-Door Meuble D'Appui (Side-Cabinets) with a Brêche d'Alep marble top. The slender cabinets, eac...
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Pair French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Marquetry Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted floral marquetry Bombé commodes with marble top.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Rosewood, Ormolu & Brass Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very detailed pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass commodes from Tuscany.
Brass, Ormolu
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.
Brass
Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Austrian Biedermeier petite commodes from the mid-19th century features exquisite veneered tops with rectangular banding over two small drawers.
Wood
$4,400Sale Price / set|31% Off
Pair Fine Large Italian Painted Marble Top Rococo Commodes Dressers 1930s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of Italian Rococo style commodes from the 1930s showcases the elegance and artistry of early 20th-century craftsmanship.
Walnut
Elegant Restored Pair of Vintage Asian Modern Commodes by Ray Sabota, c 1970
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
An stylish pair of Asian Modern commodes by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture Company, circa 1970.
Mahogany
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.
Brass
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Walnut and Marble Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Walnut and Sienna marble commodes from Naples.
Marble
Pair Of Italian 18th c. Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Marble, & Ormolu Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period Satinwood, Mahogany, Ormolu, and Rosa Alicante marble commodes.
Marble, Ormolu
$8,715Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of 19th Century Jacobean Four Drawer English Oak Dressers or Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of Jacobean style dressers. The beautiful geometric lines give the dressers a perfect transition from functional to architectural pieces of art - the pulls are a bea...
Brass
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of meticulously restored two drawer black lacquer cane commodes by the esteemed Tommi Parzinger for Willow & Reed, circa 1955.
Brass
$2,200 / set
Rattan Commodes Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of rattan commodes. It has three drawers with brass pulls.
Brass
Exquisite Restored Pair of Art Deco Commodes in Ribbon Mahogany, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of Art Deco commodes in gorgeous ribbon mahogany; carved pulls finished in black lacquer.
Mahogany
Pair of Singed Linke Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commodes, Francois Linke, Paris FR
By François Linke
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of singed Linke bronze mounted and parquetry commodes in the Louis XV style.
Marble, Bronze
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
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut Figural Ormolu Commodes. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English neoclassical style three-drawer commodes with a carved molded edge top, mahogany string inlays, figural ormolu filigree mounts with the original floral and ribbon pul...
Ormolu
A Fine Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry & Ormolu Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine matched pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted (Ormolu) tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood floral marquetry Bombé his and her's commodes with marbl...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood Oeil de Vermeil Cube Parquetry and Bois de Bout floral marquetry commodes attributed to Gervais Durand.
Marble, Bronze
Stellar Restored Pair of Pagoda Commodes by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
These rare examples are unique on the World market. An exceptional pair of sophisticated vintage commodes from a nearly impossible to find case series.
Brass
Sublime Black Lacquer Wicker Commode by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
There are a pair of these rare chests available. These examples are unique on the market.
Rattan, Mahogany
Pair of Louis XV Style Marble Top Commodes with Bronze Mounts, Romania, 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely crafted pair of Louis XV style commodes, made in Romania circa 1980, marked C 455, NOE.
Bronze
Pair of Italian 19th Century Charles X Period Cherrywood and Marble Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive pair of Italian 19th century Charles X period cherrywood, birchwood, and gris St.
Marble
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Commode À Portes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Commode à Portes.
Wood
Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes By Maison Millet
By Jean-François Leleu, Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Matched Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Parquetry Commodes/Night Stands By Maison Millet Theodore Millet after Jean-Francois Leleu The ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$139,850Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commodes
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis xv style gilt bronze-mounted kingwood, satinwood and tulipwood floral marquetry two-drawer bombé commodes attributed to F...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Antique, Walnut and Fruitwood Veneered Commodes From the Lombardy Region
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully finished, hand-carved, veneered and inlaid, two drawer, c. 1800 Northern Italian, Neoclassical commodes in book-matched walnut and fruitwood. The molded brass drawer pull...
Brass
Pair of Italian Commodes w/Hand-Painted Faux-Marble Tops & Scraped Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of wooden chest of three drawers with faux-marble tops. These vintage chests from Italy each feature a hand-painted faux-marble top, above a cleanly-designed case whi...
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Provincial Style Hand-carved Two-drawer Commodes/Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
excellent quality reproductions, each with serpentine shaped top above a conforming bombe-form body fitted with two drawers over a pierced rocaille-carved apron all raised on scrolle...
Walnut
Pair Of Half Circle Art Deco Commodes With Bakelite Hardware American C.1930
Located in Bernville, PA
Magnificent half circle chest of drawers from the Redlion Furniture Company circa American 1930’s, extremely rare to find a pair from the period. Spectacular book match burl veneer ...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Maple Veneer 2-Drawer Commodes With Mirror Tops
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s maple veneer bedside table/commodes with 2 drawers and having burnished brass trim, drawer pulls, and sabots with inSet mirror tops (PRICED AS Pair) Minor damag...
Brass
Set of Art Déco Wood Commode and Pair of Nightstands by Mercier Frères, France
By Mercier Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of Art Déco veneered wood commode and pair of side nightstands by Mercier Frères, France By: Mercier Frères Material: wood, metal, enamel Technique: veneer, carved, hand-carved,...
Metal, Enamel
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
$4,716Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Pair Crackle Paint Decorated Creme and Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine pair of French Louis XV style commodes exudes timeless elegance and charm, beautifully showcasing the artistry of 18th-century inspired craftsmanship.
Belgian Black Marble
Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
Brass
Rare Pair of Louis XVI Commodes in Mahogany with Carrara Marble Tops, Altona
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of Louis XVI commodes from Altona, crafted in solid mahogany with beautiful grain patterns.
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Commodes by the Esteemed Donald Deskey for Widdicomb
By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent pair of Art Deco commodes from a rare series designed by the esteemed Donald Deskey for Widdicomb, circa 1935.
Walnut
$4,200 / set
Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century A refined expression of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this pair of Parisian oak commodes embodies the understated elegance of urban French i...
Oak
Pair French 19th Century Louis XV/XVI Style Transitional Commodes, Linke Manner
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th/20th century Louis XV/XVI style Transitional Style Satinwood Parquetry and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commodes with Brêche d'Alep marble-tops, in the manner ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian 1860s Walnut Petite Commodes with Three Drawers and Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut commodini from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and bun feet.
Walnut
Pair of Dorothy Draper for Heritage Espana Chests / Commodes, Mid-Century Modern
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Heritage Espana Chests by Dorothy Draper, Stamped, Mid Century Modern A pair of stunning fully refinished chests or nightstand tables by Heritage for Dorothy Draper in a fin...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes / Chest of Drawers Circle of Gio Ponti, Pair
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti.
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.
Marble, Brass
Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of French 19th Century commodes in the Louis XV style.
Marble, Ormolu
A nice pair of late 19th c French nightstand commodes with gilt bronze mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
A nice pair of French 19th century Louis XVI mahogany and inlayed nightstand commodes .
Marble, Bronze
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
$198,500 / set
Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent pair of French commodes captures the refinement of the Louis XVI style.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 21th Century Biedermaier Style Pine Wood Commodes or Night Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of nightstands is entirely handcrafted from solid pine wood, showcasing the natural grain and warmth of the material. Each piece features two spacious drawers framed with c...
Pine
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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