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Antique English Adams Style White Painted Demilune Commode
Antique English Adams Style White Painted Demilune Commode

Antique English Adams Style White Painted Demilune Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Today, authentic high-quality painted demilune commodes of this caliber are seldom offered on the market.

Category

Early 20th Century English Adam Style Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Fruitwood French Three-Drawer Commode
18th Century Fruitwood French Three-Drawer Commode

18th Century Fruitwood French Three-Drawer Commode

Located in Milford, NH

A fine 18th century French three-drawer fruitwood serpentine front commode with nice foliate carving and shaped skirt.

Category

18th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique German Biedermeier Commode, Pinewood, Circa 1830, Neoclassical
Antique German Biedermeier Commode, Pinewood, Circa 1830, Neoclassical

Antique German Biedermeier Commode, Pinewood, Circa 1830, Neoclassical

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A blue-grey, single antique German Biedermeier commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Used Commodes

Materials

Metal

18th c. Painted Commode with Carved Heart
18th c. Painted Commode with Carved Heart

18th c. Painted Commode with Carved Heart

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lovely Painted Commode with Carved Heart on Apron

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Italian Two-Drawer Commode
Early 19th Century Italian Two-Drawer Commode

Early 19th Century Italian Two-Drawer Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th to late 18th century. Italian Two-Drawer commode with faux hand-painted top. Profile portrait motif with colorful details.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Paint

Louis XV- Style kingwood and parquetry commode/chest
Louis XV- Style kingwood and parquetry commode/chest

Louis XV- Style kingwood and parquetry commode/chest

Located in Houston, TX

This is a very fine Louis XV -style commode with Kingwood parquetry. It has very well cast bronze Dore mounts .

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Kingwood

French Regence Tulipwood and Kingwood Parquetry Commode
French Regence Tulipwood and Kingwood Parquetry Commode

French Regence Tulipwood and Kingwood Parquetry Commode

Located in Nashville, TN

The sides with geometric diamonds and wide outer banding . Intricate parquetry commode with the corner stiles retaining their flutes .

Category

18th Century French Régence Used Commodes

Materials

Tulipwood

French 19th Century Empire Solid Walnut Marble Top Commode
French 19th Century Empire Solid Walnut Marble Top Commode

French 19th Century Empire Solid Walnut Marble Top Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

A handsome French 19th-century Empire commode, crafted in rich walnut, featuring a substantial light-colored marble top and a restrained, architectural Empire design.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Used Commodes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Outstanding, Mid-19th Century, Italian Inlaid Commode
Outstanding, Mid-19th Century, Italian Inlaid Commode

Outstanding, Mid-19th Century, Italian Inlaid Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Streamlined, elegant, circa 1860, Northern Italian, two-drawer walnut commode with very fine, fruitwood inlay featuring both geometric faux paneling and organic motifs throughout.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Early Walnut Three Drawer Commode From France, Circa 1850
Early Walnut Three Drawer Commode From France, Circa 1850

Early Walnut Three Drawer Commode From France, Circa 1850

Located in Nashville, TN

Early Walnut Three Drawer Commode From France, Circa 1850. Unusual model with claw feet.

Category

1850s French Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1780
French Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1780

French Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1780

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This French Louis XVI Commode is made of fruitwood with a Saint-Anne marble top.

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

Gio Ponti Walnut Commode for Singer & Sons
Gio Ponti Walnut Commode for Singer & Sons

Gio Ponti Walnut Commode for Singer & Sons

By Gio Ponti

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gio Ponti design four-drawer walnut commode for Singer & Sons, Italy. The legs had been reduced in height so I had them professionally remade in the exact size and shape.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century George III Harewood and Marquetry Commode
19th Century George III Harewood and Marquetry Commode

19th Century George III Harewood and Marquetry Commode

By W. Williamson & Sons Guilford

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very fine 19th Century George III style Harewood and Marquetry Commode by W. Williamson and Sons, Guildford (1790-1889).

Category

19th Century British George III Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century
Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

Located in London, by appointment only

Stunning mid 18th century Dutch Rococo Bombe Commode with quality padouk, tulipwood, laburnum and Kingwood parquetry with shaped exceptional original antique marble.

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Used Commodes

Materials

Padouk

Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers

Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Robertsbridge, England

A superb Italian decorative commode composing of three long drawers of broken fronted design, set on elegantly shaped legs, the red lacquer finish is of a distressed look and has exc...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Paint

Louis XV-Style Bombe Parquetry Commode, 19th Century
Louis XV-Style Bombe Parquetry Commode, 19th Century

Louis XV-Style Bombe Parquetry Commode, 19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a gorgeous example of a Louis XV-style bombe commode. It is finely constructed in bombe form with fine parquetry covering the entire surface.

Category

Late 19th Century European Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

Italian Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Original Patina
Italian Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Original Patina

Italian Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Original Patina

Located in Kastrup, DK

Italian Louis XVI commode in bookmatched walnut. The front features three drawers with bronze handles, original locks, and key.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Neoclassical Commode, Walnut & Fruitwood, Early 19th Century
Italian Neoclassical Commode, Walnut & Fruitwood, Early 19th Century

Italian Neoclassical Commode, Walnut & Fruitwood, Early 19th Century

Located in Viterbo, VT

Neoclassical / Louis XVI commode hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s. This small commode comes from the Alto Adige region of Italy, and shows some interesting Austrian and French i...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Commodes

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

French Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
French Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

French Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A solid walnut commode from France, 19th century, with all the signature elements of the Louis XVI style exhibiting curious patina to blend with interiors from rustic to more refined.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Rosewood and Kingwood Commode
Italian 18th Century Rosewood and Kingwood Commode

Italian 18th Century Rosewood and Kingwood Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most unique Italian 18th century Florentine st. rosewood and kingwood four drawer commode. The chest is raised by fine cabriole legs which extend to an elegant arbales...

Category

18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This elegant Biedermeier half cabinet was crafted in South Germany around 1830. The piece is veneered in beautifully grained walnut with a striking, book-matched pattern. The interio...

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut, Spruce, Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Marble Top Commode
Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Marble Top Commode

Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant antique French Louis XVI style commode with an exceptionally decorative marquetry exterior and a beautifully veined marble top.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century
Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century

Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

A fine Italian Baroque. Walnut commode. 17th century. Measures: Height 37 ½ in.

Category

Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Burl Walnut Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Burl Walnut Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Burl Walnut Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

A beautiful 19th-century French Louis-Philippe commode, dating to approximately 1840–1860, constructed with richly figured walnut burl veneer throughout.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Gilt Decorated Commode / Chest of Drawers
Louis XV Gilt Decorated Commode / Chest of Drawers

Louis XV Gilt Decorated Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Pomona, CA

A fine quality Louis XV 2 Drawer Commode. Profusely decorated with gilt applications and bandings.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

18th/19th C . French Country Cherry Commode
18th/19th C . French Country Cherry Commode

18th/19th C . French Country Cherry Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The top with plank construction and rounded corners. The case with two short drawers over two long ones, all carved. Brass escutcheons and pulls (upper right ring missing). Carved an...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes
Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes

Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of stately 20th Century Italian two drawer chests featuring beautiful exotic wood marquetry.

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

Blue Pinewood Commode in Baroque Style, 19th Century
Blue Pinewood Commode in Baroque Style, 19th Century

Blue Pinewood Commode in Baroque Style, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Delicate pinewood commode in Baroque style featuring four drawers, curved legs, and a scalloped apron.

Category

19th Century German Baroque Used Commodes

Materials

Pine

Italian 18th Century Walnut Commode from Tuscany
Italian 18th Century Walnut Commode from Tuscany

Italian 18th Century Walnut Commode from Tuscany

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most handsome Italian 18th century walnut four drawer commode from Tuscany. The chest is raised by four block feet with a square carved design and elegant scrolled movements.

Category

18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French transitional (taking style elements from both Louis XV & Louis XVI) commode, circa 1870–1890. The shaped marble top rests above three short drawers and three long drawers, a...

Category

1870s French Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Style Commode
Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Style Commode

Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Style Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

Fine transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style, three drawer commode d'apparat. Extensively inlaid with floral decoration and geometric marquetry, fitted with fine gilt bronze mounts a...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina.

Category

Mid-19th Century Gustavian Used Commodes

Materials

Pine

Empire Commode in Rosewood French Chest of Drawers
Empire Commode in Rosewood French Chest of Drawers

Empire Commode in Rosewood French Chest of Drawers

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Exceptional quality French Empire style commode in rosewood with fine quality ormolu mounts Quality Italian marble top is smooth and chip free Classic Empire look - very clean desig...

Category

1980s Used Commodes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Commode
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Commode

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

An antique French Louis XVI commode crafted from rich walnut and crowned with a luxuriously veined marble top in shades of rose, plum and cream.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers
Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers

Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid-20th century kingwood and mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers, circa 1950. Good quality rococo inspired 3-drawer commode.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style White Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Style White Commode

19th Century French Louis XV Style White Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautiful and very original early 19th Century French Louis XV style oak commode. With three large drawers and superb serpentine front.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Fabulous, Orientalist, Inlaid Lombardi Commode, circa 1830
Fabulous, Orientalist, Inlaid Lombardi Commode, circa 1830

Fabulous, Orientalist, Inlaid Lombardi Commode, circa 1830

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fanciful yet handsome, 19th century, N. Italian, commode with three, paneled drawers atop bun feet.

Category

1830s Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Pearwood, Walnut, Burl

Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

An antique Country French Regence commode handcrafted from French walnut, its warm, mellow patina glowing across a gently bowed top finished with a softly molded edge.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Commode with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

This stunning mahogany Louis Phillipe style commode with marble top was crafted in France around the turn of the century.

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

Spanish Baroque Revival Carved Wood Commode with Three Drawers
Spanish Baroque Revival Carved Wood Commode with Three Drawers

Spanish Baroque Revival Carved Wood Commode with Three Drawers

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Impressive Spanish commode crafted in wood, featuring an extensively carved and richly ornamented design inspired by the Baroque tradition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

Commode vintage en pin des années 70 80
Commode vintage en pin des années 70 80

Commode vintage en pin des années 70 80

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Commode vintage des années 70 80, en bois de pin, style rustique, 3 tiroirs, très bon état général, entièrement poncée et vernie (à noter : modèle de tiroirs qui penchent légèrement ...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Commodes

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Solid Walnut Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Solid Walnut Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Solid Walnut Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant French 19th-century Louis Philippe solid walnut commode, featuring a restrained and beautifully proportioned architectural form with three large graduated drawers.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Charles X Period Commode
French 19th Century Charles X Period Commode

French 19th Century Charles X Period Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and high quality French early 19th century Charles X period, circa 1830, rosewood and satinwood two-door commode. The bottom frieze, raised by inlaid voluté supports, h...

Category

19th Century French Charles X Used Commodes

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Italian Inlaid Bombay Commode or Chest
Vintage Italian Inlaid Bombay Commode or Chest

Vintage Italian Inlaid Bombay Commode or Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout vintage Italian two drawer chest crafted in walnut. In a dramatic bombay form with brass hardware and cabriole legs, featuring a unique harlequin style inlaid motif throughout.

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

Large Commode Transition with Marquetry of Quartefeuille
Large Commode Transition with Marquetry of Quartefeuille

Large Commode Transition with Marquetry of Quartefeuille

Located in BARSAC, FR

Exceptional commode from the transition period in rosewood veneer in amaranth frames and green tinted wood threads.

Category

1760s French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Italian Three Drawer Carved Bombe Commode Or End Table
Italian Three Drawer Carved Bombe Commode Or End Table

Italian Three Drawer Carved Bombe Commode Or End Table

Located in New York, NY

Italian three drawer bombe commode. Made in Italy stamped on wood back. One small drawer on top of two larger drawers.

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Northern Italian Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode
19th Century Northern Italian Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode

19th Century Northern Italian Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th. century Northern Italian parquetry inlaid walnut commode is a stunning piece of antique furniture.

Category

19th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Commodes, Chartreuse & Purple Pinstriped, 1960s
Vintage Italian Commodes, Chartreuse & Purple Pinstriped, 1960s

Vintage Italian Commodes, Chartreuse & Purple Pinstriped, 1960s

Located in Stamford, CT

Chartreuse and purple pinstriped 60's inspired commodes. The high quality craftsmanship suggests that this great pair of chests may have been custom made pieces.

Category

1960s Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Régence Commode, Attributed to François Mondon (1694–1770)
Elegant Régence Commode, Attributed to François Mondon (1694–1770)

Elegant Régence Commode, Attributed to François Mondon (1694–1770)

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

A fine and elegant Régence commode attributed to the Parisian ébéniste François Mondon (1694–1770).

Category

1730s French Regency Used Commodes

Materials

Palisander

Late 18th Century Commode from the Rhône Valley
Late 18th Century Commode from the Rhône Valley

Late 18th Century Commode from the Rhône Valley

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 18th Century Serpentine commode from the Rhône Valley, France. Three long drawers retain their original hardware.

Category

Late 18th Century French Country Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode. 2 Drawers, Bronze mounts, Marble top, Inlaid wood.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Antique Painted Chevron Two-Drawer Commode, circa 1800
Italian Antique Painted Chevron Two-Drawer Commode, circa 1800

Italian Antique Painted Chevron Two-Drawer Commode, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

Each commode features a molded rectangular top with a distressed dark finish over two stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs.

Category

Early 1800s Italian Directoire Used Commodes

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mahogany, exotic wood, ormolu and white Carrara marble commode. The three drawer chest is raised by impressive lightly curved legs with handsome fitted ormolu paw feet sabots with la...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

On Hold - Antique Louis XV Style Curved Walnut Commode
On Hold - Antique Louis XV Style Curved Walnut Commode

On Hold - Antique Louis XV Style Curved Walnut Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful antique Louis XV style commode crafted from solid walnut, featuring the graceful curves and refined proportions characteristic of the period.

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Asian Inspired Bleached & Cerused Petite Walnut Commode
Asian Inspired Bleached & Cerused Petite Walnut Commode

Asian Inspired Bleached & Cerused Petite Walnut Commode

By Davis Cabinet Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Petite three drawer bleached and glazed walnut commode. Ming style legs with recessed border. Drawers have projected radius corner carved panels with white glazed brass pulls and esc...

Category

1950s American Used Commodes

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Used Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used commodes available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all used commodes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used commodes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used commodes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used commodes over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Commodes?

Prices for used commodes start at $1 and top out at $962,699 with the average selling for $4,496.

Finding the Right Commodes And Chests Of Drawers for You

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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