Pair of Vintage Commodes
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Mahogany
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1970s Unknown Organic Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
1940s American Art Deco Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1950s Philippine Organic Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1960s American Art Deco Pair of Vintage Commodes
Metal
1970s North American Organic Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Walnut
1960s American Hollywood Regency Pair of Vintage Commodes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Other Pair of Vintage Commodes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Pair of Vintage Commodes
Marble
1970s American Organic Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
20th Century American Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1960s Italian Pair of Vintage Commodes
Bronze
1960s American Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1990s American Hollywood Regency Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood
20th Century French Rococo Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood
20th Century Pair of Vintage Commodes
Marble
Mid-20th Century Pair of Vintage Commodes
Walnut
1970s American Neoclassical Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Pair of Vintage Commodes
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Pair of Vintage Commodes
Silver Leaf
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Pair of Vintage Commodes
Mirror, Oak
1980s Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood
1950s British Hollywood Regency Pair of Vintage Commodes
Straw, Beech
1950s North American Louis XVI Pair of Vintage Commodes
Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood
1960s French Neoclassical Pair of Vintage Commodes
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Travertine
20th Century American French Provincial Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1960s Louis XV Pair of Vintage Commodes
Marble, Bronze
1930s American Pair of Vintage Commodes
Lacquer, Mahogany
1960s American Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Pair of Vintage Commodes
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1950s American Pair of Vintage Commodes
Silver Leaf
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Pair of Vintage Commodes
Kingwood, Tulipwood
20th Century Neoclassical Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Pair of Vintage Commodes
Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Pair of Vintage Commodes
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1930s French Louis XV Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Pair of Vintage Commodes
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
1970s American Hollywood Regency Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Brass
1950s Italian Rococo Revival Pair of Vintage Commodes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood, Burl, Olive
Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Pair of Vintage Commodes
Cherry
1950s American Hollywood Regency Pair of Vintage Commodes
Walnut
1970s Philippine Organic Modern Pair of Vintage Commodes
Bamboo, Mahogany, Cane
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Pair of Vintage Commodes
Limestone, Metal
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Pair of Vintage Commodes
Carrara Marble, Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Pair of Vintage Commodes
Wood
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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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