18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with original brass pulls and keyhole covers and later locks. Later soft
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode. Elegant, tall and with narrow proportions. With serpentine
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode repainted in faint pale grey with original brass hardware and locks. Three
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A diminutive bow front Swedish Rococo commode. Three drawers over a carved skirt; sits atop
Brass
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo commode in It's original colour. ca 1770 Sweden.
Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer bow front Swedish Rococo commode with slide out shelf. Sits atop ball front feet
Brass, Iron
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with a slide-out tray over three bow front drawers. Decoratively carved
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Rococo commode with original brass pulls, hardware and locks on three bow front drawers. The top
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo bow front commode with two small drawers on top and two large drawers below. Base
Brass, Iron
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Rococo commode with original cherub adorned brass hardware and iron locks. Featuring
Brass, Iron
Swedish Rococo Parquetry Bombe Commode, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
Swedish Rococo furniture style. The commode has a pleasing curvilinear shape, a sinuous line drawn by the
Brass
18th Century Period Rococo Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period Rococo serpentine front commode with three removal drawers on the top. Featuring original
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo serpentine front commode with three drawers, below tapering to a
Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful late 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with original brass hardware
Wood, Paint
Mid 20th century Swedish rococo revival commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode circa 1950. Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode made in mahogany
Marble
18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Rococo Stockholm piece, made by Ludwig Neijber the Elder. The commode is veneered in amaranth
Jacaranda
18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
Painted Rococo chest of drawers from the 1760s with a wooden top. The chest features gilded Rococo
Wood
18th Century Period Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 18th Century Rocco commode. The top section with three drawers and below are three further
Wood
$4,950
H 28.5 in W 35.2 in D 17.7 in
Rococo Period 1770s Swedish Gray Cream Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode from circa 1770 with light gray cream painted finish
Bronze
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo Light Wood, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo light wood, Sweden. A beautiful chest of drawers with amazing
19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and
Wood, Paint
Rococo commode signed Johan Martin Ek, Stockholm, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinguished example of 18th-century Swedish craftsmanship, this Rococo period commode is signed
Wood, Pine
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode circa 1960. Excellent quality commode by
Marble, Ormolu
$5,448
H 33.08 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A beautiful 18th century Swedish Rococo Chest of drawers from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden
Pine
Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine antique Swedish rococo chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is made by
Pine
Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
18th century chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is Rococo with pronounced and curved
Pine
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th-century Swedish Rococo chest of four drawers with an oak front and pine sides and drawer
Brass
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
Brass
$3,500
H 30 in W 41.25 in D 19.5 in
Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved
Brass
$12,995
H 29.75 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish period Rococo Serpentine chest of three drawers. This antique commode from
Metal
$5,100
H 33.5 in W 46 in D 24.5 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Inlaid Oak Commode Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers is accented with contrasting inlaid trim along the
Brass, Iron
$10,775
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 21.26 in
Bombé Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers with Øland Stone Top, 1760-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bombé shaped Swedish Rococo chest of drawers. Elegantly veneered in walnut, mirror-cut walnut and
Stone, Bronze
$5,600
H 46 in W 48.75 in D 24.5 in
Rococo Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all raised on attractive carved legs (notice the hoof base). It has been given an exceptional new professio...
Brass
$5,950
H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 26.5 in
Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers with Original Hardware, circa 1760–1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Swedish Rococo period chest of drawers, dating to circa 1760–1770, with a gracefully
Pine
Swedish 18th Century Marquetry Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in MILL, NL
Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers, 18th century New arrival! This 18th-century Swedish marquetry
Nutwood, Palisander, Satinwood
18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid walnut bombe commode circa 1790. Fine quality Swedish rococo revival commode
Ormolu
Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 18th century rococo parquetry plum bombe commode circa 1730. We are pleased to offer one of
Brass
Mid Century rococo revival marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality 1960's ormolu, mahogany and marble top commode. Single drawer below the top, with a
Marble, Brass
$6,950
H 37 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
Antique Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany w/ Serpentine-Front
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary rococo-style chest in mahogany with serpentine front in book-matched figured
Mahogany
Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
rococo inspired 3-drawer commode. Bombe shaped commode. Mahogany arranged veneers, with stringing and
Marble
Mid 20th century rococo revival carved walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved Scandinavian concealed chest of drawers circa 1940. Designed in the rococo style with drop
Birch, Walnut
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
shades of blue and lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of this elegant pine commode. Contrasting
Wood
$5,950
H 32.25 in W 46.75 in D 25 in
Late 18th-Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers, circa 1790–1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Swedish Baroque chest of drawers dates to the late 18th century, circa 1790–1810, and
Brass
Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features panels on each drawer, carved skirt, brass
Brass
18th Century Swedish Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features a serpentine front, decorative carved
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the Bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this dramatic pine chest of drawers. Restored, strong stable and ready for use. The old but later app...
Brass
$3,500
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 16.25 in
Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this charming small chest of three drawers. While the painted finish is old, it is likely not origina...
Marble
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960. Rococo revival chest of
Brass
Mid 20th century mahogany marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany marble top commode circa 1960. Good quality chest of drawers in the
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 16.15 in
Green Decorated 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Aabenraa, DK
Green decorated 18th century Swedish Rococo commode / chest of drawers Three drwaers. Nice
Pine
Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful "as found" painted commode with dramatic lines and lots of character. This 18th C
Oak
19th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish painted Rococo commode with marble top and beautiful ormolu.
Marble, Ormolu
Swedish Rococo Kingwood Tulipwood & Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Commode in bombe form with Inlaid and Marquetry
Kingwood, Tulipwood
Rococo Commode from circa 1750
Located in Senden, NRW
This magnificent commode from the Rococo period was carefully restored - preserving the patina
Fruitwood
Original Rococo Commode with Marble Top
Located in Senden, NRW
An original commode from the Rococo Era made of walnut/palisander and other precious woods veneered
Softwood, Palisander, Walnut
Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Simply elegant Rococo chest with a wonderful shape and patina. Striking original hardware. Soulful
Wood
Vintage Swedish Rococo Style Chest, 1940s
Located in Helsingborg, SE
This Swedish Rococo style dresser features embellished drawers in dark blue. The top of the dresser
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Chest
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very fine 19th century Swedish Rococo chest with an exceptional curved serpentine form and carved
Wood
Fine 18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality and of great design, mid-18th century Swedish bombe commode in bleached elm
Ormolu
Swedish Commode from the 18th Century
Located in Senden, NRW
A Swedish commode from the second half of the 18th century. The commode is getting completely
Elm
Swedish Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century three-part Swedish chest with old painted surface; four drawers.
Paint, Wood
Late 19th Century Commode with Marble Top
Located in Senden, NRW
A commode with a marmor plate on the top, manufactured in the second half of the 19th century. This
Jacaranda, Ash
Swedish Bombé Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chest of three drawers, Sweden circa 1860, with bombé form and carved detail. A beautiful piece.
Wood
Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Washington, DC
Blue painted Swedish Rococo commode.
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish Rococo Commode With Original Hardware and Later Paint, Cream Color
Wood
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo commode with four drawers and fantastic shape & proportions
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
By Johan Neijber 1
Located in Belmont, MA
Swedish Rococo commode, Stockholm 18th century, in the style of Johan Neijber (1740-95). Beautiful
Kingwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Allerum, SE
Remarkable 18th century Swedish Rococo commode with a pull-out tray, circa 1760 Stockholm. Lovely
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large period Rococo commode made in Stockholm. The top three drawers are original but optional
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th century Swedish Rocco commode with serpentine front. With three storage drawers with their
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Rococo commode with original brass hardware. One original lock and four early 20th
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This antique Rococo commode was manufactured in Sweden in 1760. The commode features three drawers
Wood
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with an pull out tray. Ca 1760 Sweden.
Pine
Large Swedish Rococo Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish Rococo restored with complementary additions such as veneer and occasional minor parts at
Nutwood
Antique Four-Drawer Swedish Painted Commode, circa 1760
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From circa 1760, this Swedish Rococo commode has a serpentine silhouette, four drawers, and
Wood
Sold
H 36.8 in W 43.3 in D 22.8 in
Rococo Period Swedish 1760s Gray Painted Commode with Raised Top and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period commode from circa 1760 with light Gustavian gray painted finish, raised
Bronze
Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Swedish Rococo period serpentine commode in later paint - exceptional simplicity and movement.
18th Century Rococo Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Rococo commode with curved sides. Circa 1780 with original hardware and repainted at a
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period three drawer commode. With a bow front, this Rococo commode has been repainted in blue
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Swedish three drawer serpentine front commode, with original locks and
Wood
Swedish Rococo Period Commode, circa 1770
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century Swedish Rococo period commode scraped to original paint c.1770
Swedish Rococo grey painted commode
Located in Washington, DC
Grey Painted Rococo Commode,Three Drawers
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Period Rococo Serpentine Oak Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish Rococo serpentine commode. This Swedish period Rococo chest from the 18th
Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Commode or Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Rococo period commode with serpentine front and cabriole legs. Beautiful and weathered original
Paint
Fine 18th Century Rococo Manor House Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This fine 18th century three-drawer Rococo commode has an extendable writing slope. This piece is
Wood
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout. It is the Bombay curves and
Brass
18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This 18th century Rococo commode features a bow front to the top and three long storage drawers
Wood
Swedish Rococo Serpentine Block-Front Commode in Original Blue Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish rococo serpentine block-front commode in original blue paint. Rococo period commode (circa
Iron
Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of two Swedish Rococo chest, they have been restored and repainted with milk paints
Maple
18th Century Rococo Period Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo period commode. With a serpentine front, this commode features three
Wood
Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Bombe Commode, 18th Century Gustavian
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Exceptional Swedish Rococo three-drawer bombe commode, c. 1770, having particularly pleasing
Boxwood, Chestnut
18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Front Commode in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a beautiful Swedish commode from the Rococo period, circa 1760 in original scraped paint
Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Bombay Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
Swedish Rococo revival Bombay chest. This Swedish revival chest is covered overall in parquetry
Sold
H 29.5 in W 43 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode with Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Wichita, KS
Swedish period Rococo elm wood commode, circa 1760 with original gilt bronze hardware, serpentine
Bronze
A Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Period Rococo chest with a custom paint finish.
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 30.69 in W 43.5 in D 21.63 in
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Black Painted Commode with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Wichita, KS
An exceptional 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with original brass hardware
Brass
18th c. Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Round Top, TX
3 Drawer Swedish Rococo Chest with keys to lock each drawer. It has it's original creamy grey
Swedish Carved Rococo Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Swedish carved Rococo style nightstands. They have been restored and repainted
Wood
Mid 20th Century rococo revival commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode circa 1950. Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode made in mahogany
Marble
1960s Scandinavian Mahogany Bombe Rococo Influenced Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent quality commode by A.B Rococo Mobler. Beautifully bombe shaped marble top commode
Mahogany
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode circa 1950. Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode made in mahogany
Marble
18th Century Rococo Parquetry Plum Bombe Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer one of the finest commodes we have dealt in. Rococo period and made in plum
Fruitwood
Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Period Rococo Chest With Three Drawers And Period Hardware
Two Hand-Carved Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of two hand-carved Swedish Rococo chest, they have been restored and repainted with
Maple
Mid 20th Century Rococo Revival Kingwood Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival kingwood commode circa 1950. Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode with
Marble
Early 18th Century Rococo Parquetry Plum Bombe Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer one of the finest commodes we have dealt in. Rococo period and made in plum
Fruitwood
$2,088
H 43.51 in W 40.16 in D 17.33 in
Antique circa 1880 French Hand Painted Duck Blue Pine Kitchen Sideboard Buffet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very nice antique, made in France, hand painted duck egg blue, antiqued sideboard or buffet cupboard in pine A good looking and well made piece tha...
Pine
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
Brass
$1,772Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 14.18 in
20th Century French Victorian Enameled Cast Iron Footed Radiator Cover
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century green and white enamelled cast iron radiator cover with opening access doors to the front and sides. Very good condition and no restorations. France, circa 1920
Iron
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
$822 / item
H 144 in W 52.75 in D 0.01 in
Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Multi
By Schumacher, Miles Redd
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
Paper
Unavailable|$2,150 / set
H 0.5 in Dm 10 in
Antique Set of 10 Blue Floral Limoges Dishes for J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co., Limoges
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous set of 10 antique Limgoes blue floral and gilt dinner plates made for J.E. Caldwell.
Porcelain
$56,902
H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s Elegant, and imposing Italian Venetian, Ca Rezzonico Chandelier, in blown Murano Glass, allocated in di...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$4,304
H 40.16 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a rectangular grey painted top with serpentine front, sitting above four conforming ...
Oak
$118,354
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
English Garden Stone Planter or Urn with Acanthus Leaf Relief
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden planter pot or urn of composition stone featuring a beautiful acanthus leaf relief to the bowl and base. Removable bowl from the base Perfect for a garden pat...
Cast Stone, Metal
$2,348 / item
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
"Ca'Favretto" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Murano glass mirror in Venetian Style, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame o...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
19th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish case clock in original blue and salmon color. The year 1837 can faintly be seen above the clock face. Remnants of 18th century color animations are affixed to the in...
Brass, Iron
$9,200 / set
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...
Linen, Wood, Paint
French 20th Century Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous scalloped design make this 20th century French stripped and painted commode a standout. This recently painted case piece incorporates elements of both Louis XV and Regence...
Wood, Paint
'Le Jardin d'Armide' - A Rare Wallpaper Panel by Desfossé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'Le Jardin d'Armide' (‘The Garden of Armida’) A Rare Wallpaper Panel Designed By Édouard Muller (1823 - 1876) and Manufactured By Jules Desfossé. Woodblock hand printed and polychr...
Canvas, Paper
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.