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French Painted Commode
French Painted Commode

French Painted Commode

$3,307

H 37.5 in W 53 in D 21.5 in

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.  

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

Antique French Parquetry Commode
Antique French Parquetry Commode

Antique French Parquetry Commode

$24,000

H 34 in W 49 in D 23 in

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.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XV Commode
Louis XV Commode

Louis XV Commode

$12,500

H 38 in W 45 in D 21.5 in

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.

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Hardwood

Late Baroque Commode
Late Baroque Commode

Late Baroque Commode

$8,500Sale Price|50% Off

H 42 in W 44 in D 23 in

Late Baroque Commode

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Late Baroque, Maria Theresa Style Commode – walnut, marquetry, brass hardware.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Tuscan Commode
19th Century Tuscan Commode

19th Century Tuscan Commode

$7,127

H 35.83 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in

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.

Category

19th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Dutch Painted Bombe Commode
Dutch Painted Bombe Commode

Dutch Painted Bombe Commode

$2,686

H 30.52 in W 34.26 in D 20.67 in

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.

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

Painted Bombay Commode
Painted Bombay Commode

Painted Bombay Commode

$5,550

H 33 in W 41.5 in D 18 in

Painted Bombay Commode

Located in Washington, DC

White painted two drawer Bombay Commode with original white paint and creamy greyish marble top.

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Carved Walnut Commode
Carved Walnut Commode

Carved Walnut Commode

$17,500

H 37.5 in W 51 in D 23 in

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.

Category

18th Century French Régence Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

Continental Inlaid Mahogany Commode
Continental Inlaid Mahogany Commode

Continental Inlaid Mahogany Commode

$8,400

H 41 in W 66.5 in D 26 in

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...

Category

1910s Used Commodes

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode

$8,426Sale Price|39% Off

H 41 in W 37 in D 23 in

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode made of oak,walnut, fruitwood and maple. Fall front writing surface with interior drawers above three large drawers.

Category

19th Century Used Commodes

Italian Bleached Walnut Commode
Italian Bleached Walnut Commode

Italian Bleached Walnut Commode

$5,331

H 37 in W 47.5 in D 24 in

Italian Bleached Walnut Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 18th Century Italian bleached walnut 3 drawer commode. 1790

Category

18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Commode
Italian Neoclassical Commode

Italian Neoclassical Commode

$14,995

H 36.25 in W 50.5 in D 25.25 in

Italian Neoclassical Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

An 18th century Italian, Neoclassical commode from the area of Lombardy, possibly Milan.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Used Commodes

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

French 18th Century Commode
French 18th Century Commode

French 18th Century Commode

$3,950

H 35 in W 41.5 in D 21 in

French 18th Century Commode

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This French Louis XVI Commode is made of walnut and inlay. The feet are lacquered in black.

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Serpentine Commode
French Painted Serpentine Commode

French Painted Serpentine Commode

$4,522

H 35.5 in W 48 in D 23 in

French Painted Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th century French 3 drawer painted serpentine front commode. 1880. Internal reference: C

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fruitwood Commode
19th Century Fruitwood Commode

19th Century Fruitwood Commode

$4,800

H 33 in W 48 in D 25 in

19th Century Fruitwood Commode

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A 19th century fruitwood commode with a shaped top over a bombe front fitted with three graduated drawers.

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Fruitwood

Hollywood Regency Mirrored Commode
Hollywood Regency Mirrored Commode

Hollywood Regency Mirrored Commode

$680Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in

Hollywood Regency Mirrored Commode

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gorgeous mirrored commode with a drawer and two doors on tapered mirrored legs.

Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Used Commodes

Materials

Mirror

French 18th Century Commode
French 18th Century Commode

French 18th Century Commode

$3,450

H 34.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in

French 18th Century Commode

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This beautiful commode is made of flamed walnut with amazing hardware.

Category

Mid-18th Century French Regency Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Commode
19th Century French Commode

19th Century French Commode

$5,950

H 37 in W 52.75 in D 23.5 in

19th Century French Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful 19th-century French commode, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of classic French design.

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode
Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode

Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode

$10,800

H 31.5 in W 54 in D 24 in

Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome 18th century Italian walnut bombe' form large scale commode. Italian walnut bombe-form large-scale commode is a showstopper of Rococo craftsmanship.

Category

18th Century Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Walnut Breakfront Commode
Austrian Walnut Breakfront Commode

Austrian Walnut Breakfront Commode

$7,491

H 33.5 in W 47 in D 24 in

Austrian Walnut Breakfront Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful Austrian 18th century pale walnut breakfront commode. 1790. Code: 9125 Dimensions: W: 47" (119.4 cm) H: 33.5" (85.1 cm) D: 24" (61 cm)

Category

18th Century Austrian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

Italian Serpentine Front Commode
Italian Serpentine Front Commode

Italian Serpentine Front Commode

$4,954

H 34.5 in W 48 in D 19.5 in

Italian Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 18th century Italian serpentine front two drawer bleached oak commode. 1790. Internal reference: H Code: 9128 Dimensions: W: 48" (121.9 cm) H: 34.5" (87.6 cm) D: 19.5" (49...

Category

18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Danish Serpentine Front Commode

$5,176

H 48.5 in W 51 in D 24.5 in

Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1880. Splits into three pieces for delivery.

Category

19th Century Danish Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

19th Century Dutch Commode
19th Century Dutch Commode

19th Century Dutch Commode

$3,678

H 32 in W 35.5 in D 20 in

19th Century Dutch Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century Dutch four drawer oak commode. 1820. Code: 9083 Dimensions: W: 35.5" (90.2 cm) H: 32" (81.3 cm) D: 20" (50.8 cm)

Category

19th Century Dutch Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

French Directoire' Walnut Commode
French Directoire' Walnut Commode

French Directoire' Walnut Commode

$6,400

H 34.5 in W 46 in D 23 in

French Directoire' Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Directoire' faded walnut and brass trim commode. Circa 1840. A French Directoire-style commode in faded walnut with brass trim is a masterclass in understated ele...

Category

19th Century Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Mahogany Commode
English Regency Mahogany Commode

English Regency Mahogany Commode

$52,500

H 40 in W 56 in D 21 in

English Regency Mahogany Commode

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency mahogany and ebonized trimmed commode with flaired back sides and 2 drawers over 2 large doors trimmed with bronze lion heads and claw feet.

Category

19th Century English Regency Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

Danish Painted Continental Commode
Danish Painted Continental Commode

Danish Painted Continental Commode

$3,678

H 35 in W 40.5 in D 21 in

Danish Painted Continental Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century Danish painted continental four drawer oak commode. 1820. Code: 9014 Dimensions: W: 40.5" (102.9 cm) H: 35" (88.9 cm) D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Category

19th Century Danish Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

Venetian Rococo Painted Commode
Venetian Rococo Painted Commode

Venetian Rococo Painted Commode

$5,400

H 35 in W 50.5 in D 26 in

Venetian Rococo Painted Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 18th or early 19th Century Venetian Painted Commode. Commode features a serpentine front and faux marble top.

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Italian commode 18th century
Italian commode 18th century

Italian commode 18th century

$6,950

H 38.125 in W 48.75 in D 21.25 in

Italian commode 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite 18th century Italian commode showcasing masterful marquetry and timeless elegance.

Category

18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Swedish Commode
18th Century Swedish Commode

18th Century Swedish Commode

$8,504

H 44.1 in W 53.15 in D 23.23 in

18th Century Swedish Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large late 18th Century Swedish commode. With large deep storage drawers, in original paint.

Category

18th Century Swedish Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Swedish Painted Oak Commode
Swedish Painted Oak Commode

Swedish Painted Oak Commode

$3,678

H 32 in W 33.5 in D 18.5 in

Swedish Painted Oak Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good decorative painted three drawer Swedish oak commode. 1820. Code: 8948 Dimensions: W: 33.5" (85.1 cm) H: 32" (81.3 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

English Serpentine Front Commode
English Serpentine Front Commode

English Serpentine Front Commode

$4,279

H 37.5 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in

English Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th century English serpentine front oak commode. 1810. Code: 8944 Dimensions: W: 51.5" (130.8 cm) H: 37.5" (95.3 cm) D: 23.5" (59.7 cm)

Category

19th Century English George III Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

French Bow Front Commode
French Bow Front Commode

French Bow Front Commode

$4,130

H 27 in W 46.5 in D 22 in

French Bow Front Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century French painted three drawer bow front beech commode with a faux marble top. 1840. Code: 8932 Dimensions: W: 46.5" (118.1 cm) H: 27" (68.6 cm) D: 22" (55.9 cm)

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Beech

Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Commodes, Mint Commodes / Nightstands
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Commodes, Mint Commodes / Nightstands

Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Commodes, Mint Commodes / Nightstands

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Mint Green Commodes / Nightstands Pair of Maison Jansen style Hollywood Regency marble top mounted Mint Green Painted Commodes or Nightst...

Category

Late 20th Century European Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Directoire Style Commode
French Directoire Style Commode

French Directoire Style Commode

$2,295

H 33 in W 47.75 in D 20 in

French Directoire Style Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

French Directore style commode with three short over two long recessed panel drawers.

Category

20th Century French Directoire Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Commode
18th Century Italian Commode

18th Century Italian Commode

$6,155

H 37.01 in W 51.97 in D 25.99 in

18th Century Italian Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Rococo Commode
18th Century Rococo Commode

18th Century Rococo Commode

$17,000

H 33.08 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in

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, and plum wood.

Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Used Commodes

Materials

Jacaranda

18th Century Wallnut Commode
18th Century Wallnut Commode

18th Century Wallnut Commode

$10,204

H 37.01 in W 48.82 in D 27.56 in

18th Century Wallnut Commode

Located in Lisboa, PT

18th Century Portuguese D. João V Period Commode in Walnut Origin: Portugal, circa 1730 Style: D.

Category

Early 18th Century Portuguese Used Commodes

Materials

Copper

Swedish Mahogany Commode
Swedish Mahogany Commode

Swedish Mahogany Commode

$22,900

H 33.5 in W 39.5 in D 20 in

Swedish Mahogany Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

An early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with satinwood stringing having bone escutcheons and an inset marble top above dentil molding. The column forms flanking the drawers a...

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

20th Century French Commode
20th Century French Commode

20th Century French Commode

$2,834

H 34.65 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in

20th Century French Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century French Commode dating to the early 20th Century. With later paint and signs of significant restoration throughout.

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Gustavian Commode
18th Century Gustavian Commode

18th Century Gustavian Commode

$18,000

H 33.47 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in

18th Century Gustavian Commode

Located in Ljungby, SE

A Gustavian Stockholm piece, dating to the latter part of the 18th century. The commode is veneered in mahogany, with fittings and moldings in brass.

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Commode
19th Century French Commode

19th Century French Commode

$6,074

H 32.29 in W 50.4 in D 23.63 in

19th Century French Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French commode with old handles in later paint. Circa 1860.

Category

1850s French Provincial Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Baroque Commode
18th Century Baroque Commode

18th Century Baroque Commode

$15,000

H 33.47 in W 50.2 in D 25.2 in

18th Century Baroque Commode

By Johan Hugo Fürloh

Located in Ljungby, SE

Signed on the back (IHF) by Johan Hugo Fürloh (active 1724–1745). The commode is veneered in walnut with contrasting wood in the friezes.

Category

18th Century Swedish Baroque Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Commode
17th Century Italian Commode

17th Century Italian Commode

$5,950

H 38 in W 53 in D 24.5 in

17th Century Italian Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 17th-century Italian commode exemplifies the craftsmanship and elegance of Baroque furniture design.

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Commode
18th Century French Commode

18th Century French Commode

$5,950

H 32.25 in W 50.4 in D 22.4 in

18th Century French Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 18th-century French commode epitomizes the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of the Louis XV period.

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

18th century Italian walnut commode
18th century Italian walnut commode

18th century Italian walnut commode

$12,500

H 35 in W 53 in D 24 in

18th century Italian walnut commode

Located in Augusta, GA

18th century walnut two drawer commode with inlay and beautiful caevings

Category

1780s Italian Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French Commode
20th Century French Commode

20th Century French Commode

$5,950

H 29.9 in W 43.5 in D 21.25 in

20th Century French Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming 20th-century French commode embodies the Louis XV style, showcasing the elegance of traditional craftsmanship combined with functional design.

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Commode
19th Century French Commode

19th Century French Commode

$5,950

H 32.5 in W 50.5 in D 25 in

19th Century French Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French commode is a stunning example of the Louis XV style, featuring a graceful serpentine front and sides crafted from solid oak.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century

PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century

$5,265

H 40.95 in W 49.61 in D 25.6 in

PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

18th Century Portuguese COMMODE Portuguese, in rosewood wood, with 3 large drawers and two drawers.

Category

18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Empire Commode, Denmark 1810
Empire Commode, Denmark 1810

Empire Commode, Denmark 1810

$5,100

H 32.88 in W 27.17 in D 18.51 in

Empire Commode, Denmark 1810

Located in Belmont, MA

The commode will be shipped from Germany, shipping costs to Boston are included.

Category

1810s Danish Empire Used Commodes

Materials

Mahogany

French commode with secretaire
French commode with secretaire

French commode with secretaire

$1,930

H 38.19 in W 51.97 in D 21.66 in

French commode with secretaire

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful walnut chest of drawers with secretary drawer. Impressive design with bronze drawer pulls and fire-gilded key plates. Impressive interior of the secretary . Beautiful weat...

Category

1810s Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Oak Commode
French Painted Oak Commode

French Painted Oak Commode

$5,196

H 34 in W 49.5 in D 24.5 in

French Painted Oak Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th century French painted three drawer oak commode with oversized brass handles. 1820. Code: 8684 Dimensions: W: 49.5" (125.7 cm) H: 34" (86.4 cm) D: 24.5" (62.2 cm)

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

17th Century Italian Commode
17th Century Italian Commode

17th Century Italian Commode

$6,950

H 34.25 in W 48 in D 26 in

17th Century Italian Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 17th-century Italian commode is an exquisite example of Baroque design, characterized by its bold form, intricate details, and refined craftsmanship.

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Commode
French Art Deco Commode

French Art Deco Commode

$1,079

H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in

French Art Deco Commode

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

French Art Deco Commode This stunning French Art Deco commode, a masterpiece from the 1930s that seamlessly blends functionality with timeless elegance.

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Commodes

Materials

Bubinga

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode

$10,366

H 33.08 in W 48.43 in D 25.99 in

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful 18th Century faded walnut bow front commode. With a shaped apron and terminating on shaped and hoofed legs.

Category

18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Genoese Commode
19th Century Genoese Commode

19th Century Genoese Commode

$6,997Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.44 in W 47.64 in D 24.81 in

19th Century Genoese Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautiful 19th Century Italian commode in 18th Century style. From the Genoa region, the commode is profusely decorated in original Rococo style.

Category

19th Century Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Italian Original Painted Commode
Italian Original Painted Commode

Italian Original Painted Commode

$5,871

H 38.5 in W 59.5 in D 25.5 in

Italian Original Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century Italian original painted three drawer commode. 1780. Code: 8572 Dimensions: W: 59.5" (151.1 cm) H: 38.5" (97.8 cm) D: 25.5" (64.8 cm)

Category

18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Pine

Italian Bow Front Commode
Italian Bow Front Commode

Italian Bow Front Commode

$1,200

H 32.5 in W 41 in D 17.5 in

Italian Bow Front Commode

Located in Pomona, CA

An Italian bow front Parquetry Commode / Chest of 2 large drawers. Nice proportions, Acanthus leaf decorated hardware.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

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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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Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.