Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV walnut commode with serpentine top, moulded edges, paneled sides and four carved sliding drawers with bronze dore hardware.
Bronze
Fine French Louis Philippe 19th Century Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant, refined yet understated medium size French Louis Philippe commode, or chest of drawers, from the 19th century, with exquisite bronze escutcheons and pulls, with wood of well...
Bronze
$3,984Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Country French Cherrywood Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French cherrywood marble top commode combines the best of all worlds! Exuding a somewhat rustic look thanks to the natural beauty of the solid aged cherry wood, ...
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Marble-Top Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI marble top walnut commode was hand-crafted in the neoclassical style and features truly timeless architecture.
Marble, Bronze
Italian 19th century Tulipwood, Kingwood, Sienna marble and Ormolu commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tulipwood, Kingwood, Sienna marble and Ormolu commode. This stunning two drawer commode displays a wonderful bombee shape while raised by cabriole legs in Kingwood and bordered by Tu...
Siena Marble, Ormolu
Period Regency Chest Drawers D Front Commode Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large Regency ''d'' front chest of drawers This quality chest of drawers is raised upon turned feet Period Regency antique Having an arrangement of 2 over 4 mahogany lined graduated ...
Mahogany
19th Century French Directoire Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
The commode includes a marble top adding a touch of elegance to the piece.
Marble
Antique Dutch Gustavian Waxed Oak Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using oak. The chest was crafted following Gustavian style lines, with cantered fluted corners and teethed molding...
Brass
18th C. French Neoclassical Serpentine Commode in Cream and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th century French commode, with ruffled serpentine front, is a charming piece which could easily beautify just about any room of the house.
Metal
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Marquetry Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The enduring elegance of French design is beautifully expressed in this 19th century antique commode, where graceful symmetry, luxurious materials and refined craftsmanship come toge...
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble combines the stately, tailored elegance with a luxurious visual appeal creating the ideal choice for the discriminating ...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair of Hand Painted Commodes, 18th Century Italian (Venetian)
Located in El Monte, CA
A handsome pair of hand-painted two drawer commodes that exemplify the attributes of 18th century Venetian craftsmanship.
Wood
Louis XVI Commode In Natural Wood Late 18th Century
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Louis XVI Commode In Natural Wood Late 18th Century Beautiful piece purchased in France.
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bombe Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A gorgeous, exquisitely crafted antique Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commode ornamented with chiseled and gilded bronze throughout.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Painted Commode in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Decorative late 19th Century French painted mahogany commode in the Louis XVI style. Painted in a pale grey with three small drawers over two long drawers.
Paint
Hollywood Regency French Directoire Style Marble Top Commode Attributed Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Long Branch, NJ
The commode is in great vintage condition!
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Cedar Commode, Renaissance Revival
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking Italian commode/chest of drawers from circa 1850, all hand-crafted from cedar that has taken on a deep mahogany tone which enhances the drama of the carved motif along the...
Iron
Late 18Th Century French Commode Chest of Drawers Painted
Located in Atlanta, GA
French country commode with a slight Serpentine front. This beautiful piece has a wood top and a painted rustic finish that feel smooth to touch. 2 smaller drawers over 3 very ampl...
Wood
Early 19th Century Fine Italian Walnut Inlaid Veneer Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome early 19th century Italian Fine Walnut Veneer Serpentine Shape 2 drawer commode features a beautiful finish. Oak and Pine Secondary make a strong and sturdy piece.
Oak, Walnut, Pine
Pair of Glamorous Mirrored Hollywood Regency Style Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking pair of mirrored Hollywood Regency style commodes or nightstands embodies glamour, elegance, and timeless sophistication.
Mirror, Walnut
Italian Rococo Hand-Painted Commode with Two Drawers, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Rococo manner painted white commode. The shapely chest comprises two-drawers with fanciful bronze handles supported on cabriole legs.
Bronze
Handsome 19th Century German Walnut and Elmwood Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Ideal for those seeking to add a touch of historical charm to their decor, this commode is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a conversation starter.
Elm, Walnut
Antique French Louis Revival Walnut Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French walnut and marquetry Louis Revival bombe commode, circa 1880 in date. This gorgeous commode features a stunning shaped Rouge Griote marble top ab...
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble will make an elegant addition to any decor!
Carrara Marble, Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Bombe Serpentine Burl Walnut Commode Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
John Widdicomb French Provincial Bombé Serpentine Walnut Commode or Dresser, Signed A handsome French Provincial Louis XV-style commode by John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Brass
Neoclassical French Louis XVI commode mahogany with gilt bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
This commode is finely made from the best mahogany with well cast gilt bronze Mounts that enhance the exquisite shape of this commode.
Marble
18th Century Italy Commode Solid Walnut, Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
18th century Italy commode in solid walnut, wax polished The chest of drawers has been registered for the smooth functioning of the drawers The current drawer handles (in brass an...
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Commode, Castres, Pyrénées, circa 1760
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18th century French Walnut Commode, Castres, Pyrénées, c. 1760 Dry walnut, Original Pulls, later Escutcheons H: 32 D: 24 W: 50 in.
Walnut
20th Century French Elm Parquetry Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French elm parquetry, gilt bronze mounted commode or chest of drawers. Louis XVI style, almost certainly by Mason Jensen.
Brass
Antique Sheraton Mahogany Cookie Corner Four Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Sheraton cookie corner 4 drawer chest in mahogany, distinguished by the characteristic incurved “cookie corner” top, barley twist corner stiles, and elegant turned legs that ...
Mahogany
18th Century Louis XVI Style Epoque Mahogany Officer's Commode
Located in Phoenix, AZ
18th Century Louis XVI Style Epoque Mahogany Officer's Commode. Unique piece purchased in France. See detailed photos.
Wood, Mahogany
Italian 1820s Serpentine Front Walnut Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from circa 1820 with serpentine front and carved tapered feet.
Brass
Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Kingwood Marquetry Decorated Commode
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite antique commode embodies the elegance of mid-19th century Italian craftsmanship, designed in the sophisticated Louis XV style.
Marble, Bronze
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed
By David Lange
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning mid-century black chest of drawers or cabinet from the David Lange house. Since 1969 this company has been a benchmark in design furniture, specializing at the turn of the c...
Wood, Lacquer
1800's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved Commode
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Commode, Italian Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved Wood, 19th C, 1800s!
Wood
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming and richly decorative early 20th Century Louis XV style bombe commode. Beautifully hand-painted. The serpentine form is accentuated by exuberant gilt scrollwork and ormol...
Wood, Paint
French 19th Century Transitional Style Commode, Signed Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Transitional st. mahogany, kingwood, ormolu and marble three drawer, two door commode, signed KRIEGER. The chest is raised by most elegant cabriole leg...
Marble, Ormolu
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Painted Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome and robust 18th Century French Louis XIV oak commode. With a later pale grey finish. Two small drawers over two wide drawers.
Oak
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Commode with Gilt Hardware, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant baroque style commode featuring a dramatic high-gloss black lacquer finish and ornate gilt bronze hardware.
Brass
Outstanding Pair 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Each commode features a serpentine front with two drawers, beautifully hand-painted in rich tones of green and gold with intricate chinoiserie scenes.
Walnut
Directoire Commode In Mahogany With A Grey Marble Top
Located in Kent, Dover
A French mahogany, three drawer Directoire commode, with brass mounts and inlay and a shaped variegated pale grey marble top.
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pierre Balmain Walnut Commode with Brass Accents, Paris, Circa 1980
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
PIERRE BALMAIN (Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, 1914 - Paris, 1982) A walnut commode designed by Pierre Balmain, Paris, circa 1980.
Brass
19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Walnut Empire commode with a black fossil top features a classic and elegant design.
Walnut
Louis XV Period Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in Pembroke, MA
An unusual and very high quality Louis XV period commode with two drawers and elegant cabriole legs (also called a "sauteuse"), with finely-cast gilt-bronze mounts and grey and white...
Amboyna
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Fruitwood
Antique Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Three-Drawer Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant antique Italian commode with a warm honey-brown wood finish, featuring three generously proportioned drawers framed with finely executed decorative inlay.
Fruitwood
Gustavian Commode, Mahogany and Brass, Late 18th Century, Sweden
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.
Brass
Transitional Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century transitional style marquetry commode with three drawers. The set is topped with a Breche d’Alep molded marble top with canted corners.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century George III Style Painted Satinwood Bowfront Commode
Located in London, GB
A Painted Satinwood Demilune Commode In the George III Style Constructed from satinwood and crossbanded with rosewood veneers, enlivened with boxwood stringing and giltwood details,...
Satinwood, Giltwood
18th Century Georgian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Georgian Period walnut commode, of serpentine form. The top crossbanded and set above three drawers with applied pewter flower backplate handles, paneled sides, the l...
Wood, Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Campaign Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer lowboy dresser, commode, or chest of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "New World" Collection ...
Brass
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Continental Italian demilune commodes is a striking example of timeless artistry and elegance.
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Bleached Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode hand-crafted in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut veneer.
Walnut
19th Century French Petite Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite French Louis XV marble top commode is a true statement piece that will elevate any room in your home.
Marble
Italian 18th Century Walnut Marquetry Commode with Gray Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Italian 18th-century walnut commode with fine marquetry inlay and a gray marble top.
Marble, Brass
Vintage Painted Palm Beach Regency Commode by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Colorfully painted commode, by John Widdicomb, having a rectangular top with marbleized finish.
Wood
Transitional Commode by Jean-Baptiste Tuart and Ferdinand Bury
Located in London, GB
A FINE TRANSITIONAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOIS-SATINE AND MARQUETRY COMMODE BY JEAN-BAPTISTE TUART AND FERDINAND BURY, CIRCA 1770.
Carrara Marble
Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
The Commode is Finished with a Pretty Mottled Marble Top.
Marble
17th-Century Central Italian Walnut Commode with Maple Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
The base features shaped brackets that lighten the piece visually and provide a subtle sense of lift. This is a commode of substance and restraint—functional, noble, and timeless.
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptionally Rare Ebonized Viennese Biedermeier Bureau-Commode – Vienna, circa 1820–1825 We are pleased to offer an extraordinarily rare and museum-quality ebonized Biedermeier bur...
Brass
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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