Restored Antique Commode
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Kingwood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Brass
1880s French Louis Philippe Restored Antique Commode
Marble
Early 1900s French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Brass
1840s Czech Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Brass
1880s French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Brass, Bronze
1840s German Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Mahogany
1890s French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Breccia Marble, Bronze
19th Century Restored Antique Commode
19th Century Restored Antique Commode
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Restored Antique Commode
Wood
1850s European Empire Restored Antique Commode
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
1770s Italian Rococo Restored Antique Commode
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Oak
1880s French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Kingwood
1740s German Baroque Restored Antique Commode
Walnut
1760s French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Restored Antique Commode
Marble
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Marble
Early 1800s German Louis XVI Restored Antique Commode
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Restored Antique Commode
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Brass
1820s French Restauration Restored Antique Commode
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Restored Antique Commode
Walnut
1820s French Empire Restored Antique Commode
Mahogany
1790s German Louis XVI Restored Antique Commode
Cherry
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Walnut, Pine
Mid-19th Century French Empire Restored Antique Commode
Marble
1740s French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Ormolu
1750s German Baroque Restored Antique Commode
Boxwood
1760s French Louis XVI Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Ormolu
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Birch
19th Century German Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Walnut, Spruce
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Rosewood
19th Century French Regency Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Bronze
1780s German Baroque Restored Antique Commode
Walnut
1890s Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Metal, Brass
1750s Italian Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Restored Antique Commode
Wood, Mahogany
1920s Restored Antique Commode
Oak
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Walnut, Spruce
1750s Italian Country Restored Antique Commode
Pine
Late 18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Metal
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Brass
1820s French Restauration Restored Antique Commode
Brass
1880s French French Provincial Restored Antique Commode
Brass
Early 18th Century French Regency Restored Antique Commode
Ormolu
Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Restored Antique Commode
Brass
Early 19th Century Dutch Restored Antique Commode
Paint, Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Maple, Nutwood, Spruce
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Restored Antique Commode
Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood, Walnut
1890s French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Restored Antique Commode
Brass, Iron
1810s German Empire Restored Antique Commode
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Restored Antique Commode
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XIV Restored Antique Commode
Walnut, Burl
1890s French Louis XVI Restored Antique Commode
Hardwood
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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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