French Cherry Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A substantial Continental chest of drawers or commode in cherry wood with a gently over sailing
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
French Cherry Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A substantial Continental chest of drawers or commode in cherry wood with a gently over sailing
Cherry
Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Chest of Drawers
By Continental Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bachelors Chest of Drawers Approximate Measurements In inches 35" high 42" wide 21" deep (back to front
Mahogany
Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
An early period Continental brick and faux-marble painted pine bombe-form commode or chest of
18th Century Continental Table Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual 18th century walnut shaped table chest of drawers.
Wood
18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 18th Century Continental Mahogany Narrow Ten-Drawers Tall Chest of Drawers, very appropriate
Mahogany
Antique Continental Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique continental style Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers, late 19th century. With a rectangular top
Brass
Continental Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Antique Louis XVI Style painted chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular faux
Wood, Paint
Antique Neoclassic Continental Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
bowfront case with four drawers, brass hardware and elegant tapered legs, French polished in the
Walnut
Antique Continental Transition Style Parquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An exquisite French antique chest showcasing a breakfront design, featuring its original Marquina
Marble, Metal
Rare circa 1780 Continental Parquetry Marquetry Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers A very good looking and highly decorative chest of drawers, they are heavily inlaid
Fruitwood, Walnut
$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
Marble, Pewter, Brass
Continental Style Italian Paint Decorated Bombe Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A soft and lovely Chest in Continental style with two long drawers in a Mottled Peach Tone painted
Wood
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Walnut Chest Circa 1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Walnut chest circa 1840. The
Walnut
Antique circa 1860 Walnut & Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1860 Continental Walnut & Marble chest of
Marble
$42,500 / set
Pair of Rustic Continental Painted and Gilt Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Continental (19th Century) painted and gilt trimmed commodes with carved leaf design
Marble, Gold Leaf
Continental Inlaid Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality Continental inlaid mahogany and brass commode with Belgian black marble. A Continental
Belgian Black Marble
Danish Painted Continental Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Danish painted continental four drawer oak commode. 1820. Code: 9014
Oak
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Continental Italian demilune commodes is a striking example of timeless artistry and
Walnut
18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode
Wood
Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
a Continental red chinoiserie decorated commode / chest of drawers, the shaped top with a scenic
Wood
French-Continental Slat Twig Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic French-Continental (19/20th Century) slat twig square commode with geometric design with
Twig
Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (probably Dutch, circa 1750) Rococo gilt bronze trimmed mahogany and fruitwood 2 drawer
Fruitwood
Rustic 19th Century Continental Server Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The frieze with two long drawers with metal bales flanking the small center drawer with key form pull
Metal
18th Century Continental Commode With Marble Top
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century Continental commode featuring a serpentine front and richly molded drawer fronts
Marble
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
Continental Walnut Commode Mazarine, Late 18th Century
Located in Madison, MS
A stunning Walnut Commode Mazarine, French or Continental, crafted circa 1780. The commode is in
Walnut
Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
"Continental Maltese (18th Century) rosewood chest / commode with decorative brass inlay having 3
Brass
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and unique Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. flamed Mahogany, ebonized
Ormolu
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Burl Maple Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
four drawer chest is raised by elegant and unique topie shaped feet. Each of the four drawers showcases
Bone, Maple
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Period Walnut & Fruitwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely unique Continental 19th century Biedermeier period Walnut, ebonized
Fruitwood, Walnut, Giltwood
18th Century Continental Parquetry Inlaid Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century continental parquetry inlaid commode with serpentine front, hoof feet, and 3 drawers.
Fruitwood
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Paint Decorated Continental Italian Foyer Cabinet Console Table Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Continental Italian paint decorated foyer cabinet exudes timeless European charm
Walnut
Continental German Louis XV style (18th Century) Inlaid Bombe Shaped Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (Louis XV style) 18th Century inlaid bombe shaped burl wood (possibly walnut
Bronze
Continental 19th Century Burl Birchwood, Ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative Continental 19th century burl Birchwood, ebonized Fruitwood, and
Ormolu
Unavailable|$3,575
19th Century Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3916 19th century continental chest of drawers in walnut, having marble top above six graduated
Walnut
Unavailable|$2,400
Antique Chest of Drawers-New Pale Green Paint
Located in Southampton, NY
A Continental chest of drawers nicely painted and distressed in a pale green paint. The color in
Pine, Paint
Unavailable|$4,056
Pair of Continental bedside chests
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of Continental bedside chests This pair of Continental bedside chests with made Circa 1920
Kingwood
Unavailable|$3,600
Continental 5 Drawer Small Chest
Located in Natchez, MS
Early 19th c. 5 drawer continental walnut commode with gilt bronze pulls
Walnut
Unavailable|$3,400 / set
Pair of Continental French Style Chests with Marble Tops
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of continental French style, three drawer chest of drawers with brass hardware and marble tops.
Wood
Unavailable|$5,157 / set
Pair of Continental Walnut, Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Chests
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A pair of late 19th century Continental walnut and rosewood and satinwood marquetry chests of five
Rosewood, Walnut, Satinwood
Unavailable|$2,800
Red Painted Continental Style Two-Drawer Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Red painted Continental style two-drawer chest with metal pulls and landscape scenes on the drawer
Metal
Unavailable|$13,064
Fruitwood Continental Chest circa 1815 with Marble Top
Located in Glencarse, GB
An Empire chest circa 1815 comprising three long drawers and one concealed drawer. All drawers are
Fruitwood
Antique Quality Victorian circa 1880 Pine Chest of Drawers European Continent
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Continental circa 1880 pine chest of drawers. Very heavy and strong with no loose joints
Pine
Unavailable|$7,500 / set
A Pair of Continental Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Continental painted and decorated commodes in shades of blue and yellow.
Wood
Unavailable|$3,506
Continental Fruitwood Semanier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Continental fruitwood semanier with marble top.
Marble
Unavailable|$6,450
19th c. Continental Commode
Located in Savannah, GA
Unusual mahogany cabinet/chest of drawers with rogue marble top.
Unavailable|$5,000
Gilt Appointed Continental Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Visually stunning. Dramatically accented and deeply carved. A commode of generous proportions and fine details. Unusual.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,939
Continental Green and Gold Commode
Located in Salisbury, GB
Continental green and gold carved commode with three drawers opening on a key, circa 1880-1900.
Unavailable|$5,500
Large Marble Top Continental Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
Serpentine top of red, white and grey veined marble. The serpentine front having 2 short drawers at
Wood
Unavailable|$8,500
Early 18th c. Continental Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
faux drawers opening to a shelved interior. With ribbon and garland pulls. Raised on bun feet.
Walnut
Unavailable|$4,200
Late 19th Century Continental Cabinet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
very nice cabinet with original glass, painted interior and slightly flared sides
Unavailable|$2,062
Continental Walnut and Satinwood Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
a single drawer above a cupboard door (opening to the left) is made in the form of two dummy drawers
Satinwood, Walnut
Unavailable|$2,606
Continental Walnut Marble-Top Commode, circa 1920
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Continental marble-top commode This Continental marble-top commode was made circa 1920 It is
Walnut
Unavailable|$2,985
19th Century Continental or Southern European Commode
Located in Sydney, NSW
Antique Continental commode of bombé form in the roccoco style. The cabinet is of oak veneered in
Brass
Unavailable|$3,200
18th Century Continental Four-Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made circa 1790 or so, this beautiful walnut commode has two short drawers, over two full length
Walnut
Unavailable|$11,414
Early 19th Century Continental Empire Walnut Commode
Located in London, GB
Four long drawers, three of which are framed with a gilt bronze insert. Gilt bronze handles with
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable|$950
Small Continental Commode with Marble Top, Early 19th Century
Located in Seattle, WA
sideboard or commode. Early 19th century Likely continental 32.5" W 33" H 16.5" D
Sold|$12,800
elegant Continental chest of drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Refined Louis XVI style walnut and walnut veneer three drawer chest with green tinted wood inlay
Walnut, 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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