$4,426
Small commode
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Very decorative small marquetry commode, Italy, circa 1850. Inlaid with different woods such as mahogany and ebony.
Bone, Ebony, Mahogany
$4,250
Two drawer commode
Located in Augusta, GA
18th century mahogany 2 drawer Portuguese commode on band claw feet
Wood
$9,488Sale Price|39% Off
Biedermeier Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Commode made of cherry commode with ebonized wood.
Wood
$3,725
Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish painted 4 drawer pine commode . 1830
Pine
$3,725
Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Swedish early 19th C pine painted commode with carved drawer front. Internal reference: C
Pine
$6,000Sale Price|72% Off
Mahogany Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Mahogany veneer linen commode with curved winded columns and brass hardware, based on Hepplewhite's designs, England.
Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier walnut commode. A Biedermeier walnut commode is one of the most elegant expressions of early 19th‑century Central European design.
Walnut
$1,908
French Walnut Commode
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming walnut chest of drawers or commode of small stature yet elegantly refined. The chest has an arrangement of three long drawers plus an additional hidden drawer beneath the...
Walnut
$8,500
German Fruitwood Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German fruitwood and ebonized commode. German commodes in fruitwood—whether Biedermeier, Baroque, or early 19th‑century neoclassical—are prized for their warm v...
Fruitwood
$2,317Sale Price|24% Off
Gustavian Commode
Located in København, København
Antique Swedish Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers with 3 large drawers and with the original red paint and marbled top. The dresser has been scraped back to the original coat of ...
Wood
$16,000
Austrian Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding period Austrian Biedermeier black walnut commode. You're exploring a piece that embodies early 19th-century elegance—an Austrian Biedermeier black walnut commode is a mas...
Walnut
$10,800
German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century German Biedermeier walnut commode with hand shellac French polish. These commodes are perfect for anchoring a foyer, bedroom, or even a dining space with a touch of neoc...
Walnut
$5,900
French Empire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire flame mahogany commode with Carrara marble. This commode is the epitome of early 19th-century grandeur, blending rich materials with architectural symmetry...
Carrara Marble
$4,029
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French bleached and painted walnut commode. 1890. Internal reference: C Code: 8989 Dimensions: W: 43" (109.2 cm) H: 31.5" (80 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Walnut
$9,600
Spanish Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulbous oversized 19th c. chest of drawers with original marble top!
Marble
German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional German Biedermeier walnut and ebonized commode. Circa 1820. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
Wood
$8,200 / set
Matched Pair of Louis Philippe Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS: Commode 1: 39.5"H x 51.5"W x 23"D Commode 2: 38"H x 51"W x 23.5"
Marble
$19,840
Florentine Rosewood Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE FLORENTINE ROSEWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780. With original Sarrancolin marble top.
Marble
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XVI Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Louis XVI Commodes made of wood with inlaid parquetry details.
Marble
Dutch Painted Bombe Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small early 19th C Dutch painted bombe commode. 1820
Oak
$9,440Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century German Biedermeier empire design walnut commode. Circa 1840. Beautiful wood grain and polish.
Walnut
$12,800
German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century German Biedermeier Empire commode in black walnut. Circa 1820. A fine addition to any home!
Walnut
$2,531
Painted French Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted French oak commode. 1860. Reference: 8281 Dimensions 43.5 inches (110 cms) Wide 20 inches (51 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High
Oak
$19,800Sale Price|48% Off
Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neoclassical hand painted commode with figures and scrolling foliage. Faux marble painted top.
Wood, Paint
$22,500
18th century walnut commode
Located in Augusta, GA
Lovely two drawer walnut commode with crisp carvings and great lines
Wood
$14,600
1920s French Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s French commode, mahogany, bird’s-eye and maple. Dimensions: 37.5"H x 94"W x 20"D.
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
$2,965
Spanish 19th C Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Spanish decorated oak commode with a marble top. 1890
Marble
Dutch Empire Style Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small, early 19th C Dutch empire style 4 drawer pine commode. 1860
Pine
18th Century Italian Commode
Located in London, GB
Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners.
Walnut
18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming 18th Century French commode in blue paint. This piece dates to the 18th century but has been repainted to suit a more modern taste.
Paint
French, Painted Bombe' Commode
Located in Arundel, GB
A painted French commode. In a Bombe' form with distressed original Teal paint finish.
Cherry
$3,600
Small Bedside Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Small bedside commode. Louis XV style. circa 1860.
Wood
Swedish Marble Topped Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small early 19th century Swedish three drawer pine commode with an interesting marble top. 1830. Code: 9130 Dimensions: W: 34" (86.4 cm) H: 32" (81.3 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Marble
Painted Portuguese Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming painted rustic Portuguese commode with two small over one long drawer, whimsically shaped frieze and sides standing on long tapered legs Portugal ca 1900's.
Bronze
$12,980
Cherry Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Empire Biedermeier cherry commode with ebonized columns, Circa 1840. This piece has beautiful wood grain and polish.
Cherry
$3,673
Marble Top Elm Commode
Located in London, England
French Louis Philippe style commode in elm with original marble top. Circa 1870.
Marble
$17,920Sale Price|31% Off
Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Madison, MS
This bleached walnut Italian commode is in pristine condition with no flaws. It truly is a one of a kind piece!
Walnut
$28,300
Scagliola Inlaid Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dramatic, hand-carved, four drawer, ebonized Italian commode. The entire front inlaid with repeating bands of alternating, rouge and yellow scagliola (faux marble).
Bronze
Italian 18th Century Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome 18th century Commode - Chest of Drawers from the Tuscan region of Italy.
Walnut
$3,694
Small Dutch Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C Dutch three drawer commode. 1820. Awaiting brass handles. Dimensions 39 inches (99 cms) wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) deep 32.5 inches (83 cms) high.
Oak
$15,995
Louis XV Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV period commode, circa 1760
Paint, Wood
French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French painted serpentine front commode, 1780. Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cms) wide 25 inches (64 cms) deep 33 inches (84 cms) high.
Wood
$9,500Sale Price|50% Off
Neo Baroque Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Neo Baroque Commode made of exotic walnut. Commode has three large drawers and brass hardware.
$5,746
North European Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century North European commode with 19th century decoration, 1790. Dimensions: 49.5 inches (126 cms) wide 23 inches (58 cms) deep 44 inches (112 cms) high.
Pine
$30,000
French Regency Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Regency doré bronze ormolu and kingwood marquetry commode with marble top.
Marble
French 19th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This elegant Louis XVI Commode is made of blond flamed mahogany with brass around the drawers and the sides.
Marble, Brass
Antique French Parquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Parquetry Commode with Marble-top, two Drawers and inlaid with Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut and Kingwood.
Marble, Brass
$4,446
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century painted French 5-drawer commode, 1760 Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cms) wide 22 inches (56 cms) deep 31 inches (79 cms) high.
Walnut
$9,800
Italian Painted Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian neoclassical style painted two drawer commode raised on square tapering legs with arabesque decoration and reserved black and white panels of Asian figures.
Softwood
$3,352
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French painted 3dr commode, 1820. Dimensions: 53 inches (135 cms) wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) deep 37.5 inches (95 cms) high.
Oak
19th Century Tuscan Commode
Located in London, GB
An example of 19th-century Tuscan craftsmanship, this commode is characterised by its robust proportions and rich, warm patina.
Wood
Dutch Painted Bombe Commode
Located in Arundel, GB
A very elegant, painted oak, early 19th century Dutch Bombe commode with 4 long drawers. Raised on bracket feet with a serpentine profile top.
Oak
$12,500
Louis XV Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Lovely Louis XV period commode in red and green with beautiful and detailed carving around the key plates, resting on a c scroll apron and claw feet.
Hardwood
$8,500Sale Price|50% Off
Late Baroque Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Late Baroque, Maria Theresa Style Commode – walnut, marquetry, brass hardware.
Walnut
$5,550
Painted Bombay Commode
Located in Washington, DC
White painted two drawer Bombay Commode with original white paint and creamy greyish marble top.
Marble, Brass
Continental Inlaid Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality Continental inlaid mahogany and brass commode with Belgian black marble. A Continental inlaid mahogany and brass commode topped with Belgian black marble is a refined ex...
Belgian Black Marble
$17,500
Carved Walnut Commode
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very handsome carved and polished walnut Regence commode with scroll feet, consisting of three drawers; top one divided into three compartments and each with bronze dore' mounts.
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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