Spectacular Pair of Cane and Brass Doors and Drawers Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of meticulously restored "doors and drawers" black lacquer cane commodes by the esteemed Tommi Parzinger for Willow & Reed, circa 1955.
Brass
L.A. Studio Modern Solid Wood and Murano Glass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This pair of Italian commodes features a solid wood structure adorned with Murano glass and brass details, exuding elegance and craftsmanship.
Brass
Exquisite Restored Pair of Cream Lacquer Art Deco Commodes by Widdicomb, c. 1948
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lacquer color may be changed for an upcharge. An exquisite pair three-drawer Art Deco commodes by Widdicomb, circa 1948.
Mahogany
Pair of Louis XV Style French Cabinets/Commodes of Bombe Form, Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite pair of French commodes with bronze dore mounts and marquetry inlay.
Kingwood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Ormolu and Marble Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, ormolu and Sienna marble Genovese commodes.
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Walnut Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and walnut commodes.
Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Kingwood and Sienna Marble Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. kingwood, tulipwood and Sienna marble commodes.
Siena Marble
Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
The price listed is for the pair.
Walnut
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Walnut, Burl Walnut and Bronze Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Walnut, burl Walnut, and bronze commodes.
Bronze
Pair of Early 21st C. Black Commodes with Inlaid Skull Design and Resin Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking pair of early 21st-century black commodes features an intricate skull design, inlaid in wood and finished with a high-gloss resin that accentuates the bold craftsmanship.
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Oak, Rattan and Cane Campaign Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ...
Brass
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
Walnut
Dramatic Restored Pair of Cerused Oak and Brass Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent married pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely instal...
Brass
$4,985Sale Price / set|26% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XV style "Semainier" tall chest commodes with a Brêche d'Alep marble top.
Marble, Bronze
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. Our main target is customer satisfaction, so we include in the price for this...
Brass
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Solid White Oak Carved Four-Panel Commodes with Carrera Marble Tops
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of four panel carved and recessed front cabinets constructed of solid white oak. Each four panel front is constructed of bi-fold doors that open to reveal five drawers, three wi...
Carrara Marble, Iron
Pair of 4 Drawer Commode in Ash by Alain Richard, Charron Groupe 4, 1954
By Alain Richard
Located in Saint Ouen, France
Pair of 4 drawers commode in ash, mahogany and lacquered metal made by Alain Richard and published by Charron Groupe 4 around 1954.
Metal
20th Century Italian Design Louis XV Style Pair of Chest, Commode in Pony Hair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and beautiful pair of Louis XV style dresser completely covered in horse hair. Italian design attributable to the 1980s. Curly golden bronzes as decoration. The shape is moved a...
Wood
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes made for France’s King Louis XIV by master ébéniste André-Charles Boulle, which is perhaps the most famous and esteemed of all the ...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and finely composed, this French Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Commode pairs the richness of mahogany with the crisp beauty of a Carrara marble top for a look that is...
Carrara Marble, Brass
A pair of French 19th c mahogany and gilt bronze mounted commodes by F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of late 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze mounted mounted by F. Linke. The locks signed . Original Breche D' Alep marble tops. ( Pictured in the 19th ...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV-Style Bombe Parquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is the perfect bedroom, living room of even dining room commode--pairing it with great abstract art would make it a show stopper.
Bronze
1970s Henredon Chinoiserie Tansu Commodes in Mahogany & Brass
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Henredon Chinoiserie Tansu Commode size nightstands with traditional Campaign styling.
Brass
Circa 1750 French Crossbow Front Commode in Lightly Scrubbed Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
The original finish has been lightly scrubbed, which gives the wood a golden, sandy hue, allowing our Louis XV crossbow front commode to be paired with almost any color palette.
Metal, Bronze
Italian Bombe Commodes, Walnut with Veneer Inlay, Rococo Style, 1950s
Located in London, GB
This pair of Italian bombe commodes have the classic voluptuous, curvy silhouette and were beautifully made in the 1950s.
Walnut
A Continental Rococo-Style Three-Piece Commode Garniture, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Comprising a central bombe commode and a pair of conforming smaller chests, each of serpentine outline and pronounced bombé form, veneered in richly figured walnut and mounted throug...
Bronze
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, French Modern, Pine, Rare Commodes, France, 1957
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, French Modern, Landes Pine, Rare "Week-End" Cabinets or Commodes, France, 1957 Pair of unusual geometric cabinets or nightstands designed by Pierre Gautier-De...
Pine
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning pair of step up commodes or nightstands having three diamond designed drawers on tapering turned legs with fluted column sides in a chic beige painted finish with a darker s...
Wood
Brutalist Four Drawer Commodes, Italian Wood Design, Brass Base, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian pair Brutalist design four drawer commodes. Long, thin, narrow slits of wood create a textural, sculptural front, making the drawers appear invisible when closed.
Wood
French Oak Commodes with Mirror Doors, Painted Drape Design, 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s oak commodes with 2 mirrored doors with painted drape design (PRICED AS Pair).
Oak, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Brass Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Designed by L.A. Studio, this pair of Italian commodes features a solid wood structure covered in brass and black glass, accented with bronze legs.
Brass
Sleek Meticulously Restored Cream Lacquer Commode by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
The solid brass hardware has been professionally polished and displays beautiful patina. There are a pair of these unusual commodes available. The price listed is for one chest.
Brass
Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Topped by a black stone top, the Directoire commode can be paired with just about every style of interior design, specifically Louis XVI and Empire.
Stone, Metal, Bronze
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Quality Auffray Attributed Country French Commode with Italian Paper Lining
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfect for use in a bedroom, hallway, or elegant living space, this Auffray French commode pairs versatility with decorative appeal.
Brass
Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Gilt Metal and Giltwood commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Available with matching pair of commodes item# 13817, sold separately.
Marble, Ormolu
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot.
Walnut, Burl
Flame Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode with Rouge Griotte By Molitor
By Molitor
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of these commodes were acquired by King Jerome between 1809 and 1812 and listed in the inventory of the city residence in 1812 of Katherina von Wurttemberg, Queen of Westphal...
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Commode, After The Model By Joseph and Guillaume Benneman
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
On tapering frond-cast legs and pine cone feet. This magnificent commode is a fine 19th century example of a very famous model of which a pair were made by Guillaume Benneman, adapt...
Marble, Ormolu
Spectacular Restored 8 Drawer Commode by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Matc...
Cherry, Walnut
An Important 19th Century French Henry Dasson Commode in the Louis XVI Style Aft
By Henry Dasson
Located in Benington, Herts
The original is today on view at the Château de Compiègne along with others having slight variations at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a pair at the Louvre. Our commode retains...
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Commode after the Model by Leleu by François Linke, circa 1910
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
The cabinetmaking was exclusively by Guntren who took 496 hours per commode, paid 85 centimes in 1908 rising to 5 francs 75 cents for the last pair.
Bronze
Vintage Irving and Casson Pair of Chests - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of vintage chests by the renowned firm Irving & Casson - A.H. Davenport Co. offers a sophisticated blend of Neoclassical structure and Hollywood Regency flair. ...
Brass
$2,655 / set
Pair of Mahogany Chests
Located in London, England
Pair of slim marble topped mahogany chests with original brass fittings. Circa 1950.
Marble
$3,291 / set
Pair of Bedside Tables -1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1950s Bedside Tables Elegant pair of 1950s bedside tables in the style of Paolo Buffa, one of the most refined figures in Italian mid-century design, known for his ability t...
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Semainieres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Neoclassical semainieres. Mahogany with patinated brass details.
Brass
$11,500 / set
Pair John Widdicomb Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Pair John Widdicomb Walnut and Brass Chests. The chests are walnut with four pull-out drawers. The handles have brass trim. Well made and sturdy.
Brass
$9,168 / set
Pair of Venetian Chests of Drawers
Located in MADRID, ES
Pair of Venetian chests of drawers with their original 19th-century polychrome finish.
Wood
$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
$2,574 / set
Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful pair of chinoiserie lacquered three drawer chests of drawers with protective glass tops, brass handles, breakfront shaped fronts, made by American company Drexel, in over...
Lacquer
$2,350 / set
Louis XVI Style Walnut Bombe Chests, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Walnut Bombe Chests of Drawers, each with two long drawers on cabriole legs. 24" H x 31" W x 16.5" D. Provenance: The Estate of Alton G. Marshall, former ai...
Brass
Pair of Baroque Chests of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Baroque commodes featuring three drawers, cabriole legs, and finely carved volute details.
Bronze
$12,950 / set
A Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in Sweden, these chests were designed as a true pair, making them ideal for use as bedside chests, small commodes, or flanking pieces in a bedroom or living space.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical painted chests. These chests feature a neoclassical design with carvings painted detailing, adding a classic touch of eleganc...
Wood
$2,166 / set
Excellent Pair Burr Walnut Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair of oak lined four drawer Queen Anne style chests of drawers with brushing slides, brass handles, in excellent overall home ready condition. 29" high 24" wide 15" depth ...
Burl
$2,377 / set
Pair of Antique Mahogany Chests of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique chests of drawers in the Georgian style. They were made in England, they date from around the 1950’s period. The quality is outstanding, they sit on nice...
Wood
Century French Empire Style Mahogany Chests, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Century Furniture French Empire Style Mahogany Chests of Drawers, each with three drawers flanked by ebonized columns, label to interior top drawer. 32.5" H x 41.25" W x 18....
Mahogany
$2,139 / set
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of antique burr walnut bedside cabinets. They are in the Queen Anne style, they date from the 1920-30’s. The quality is exceptional, they have stunning burr walnut g...
Walnut
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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