A Pair of Three Drawer Commodes Dorothy Draper Style, 1950s
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Dallas, TX
The most well-known, the España Bunching chests designed by Dorothy Draper in the 1950s at the request of the Spanish government who sought to raise the profile of Spanish design in ...
Gold
Magnificent Rare Restored Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete professional restoration.
Brass
Ormolu and Wedgwood Mounted Mahogany Commode Attributed to Julius Zwiener
Located in London, GB
An Ormolu- and Wedgwood Jasperware-Mounted mahogany commode à l'Anglaise Firmly Attributed to Julius Zwiener A fine commode an l'anglaise having a shaped marble top inset within a g...
Marble
$7,357Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Rustic Pink Spanish Commodes, Hand-Painted Pine, Circa 1880
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of wide 19th-century commodes in a pink blush finish. Each cabinet has a thick oak top and pine frame with three graduating smooth running drawers to each.
Pine, Paint
19th Century Nutwood Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria, ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressing with an absolute fantastic looking grain, this elaborately restored chest/ commode offers four large, lockable drawers which provide a lot of storage room.
Brass
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
Inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV style commode dresser is a striking example of fine European craftsmanship, blending elegant proportions with exquisite detailing.
Marble
French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Dore' Bronze Putti Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Doré Bronze Putti Mounts is an extraordinary showcase of 19th-century opulence and masterful artistry.
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode This glowing kidney shaped fruitwood Marquetry commode in the Louis XVI style is richly adorned with gilded br...
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Régence Gold Bronze and Kingwood Marble Top Commode, Circa 1780.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Régence Gold Bronze and Kingwood Marble Top Commode, Circa 1780.
Marble, Bronze
Early 18th Century Regence Burr Maple Commode Attributed to Thomas Hache
By Thomas Hache
Located in Benington, Herts
The body of the commode is of inverted oxbow or arc en arbalete, a form which is echoed in part by the shape chosen for the trusses to each angle.
Boxwood, Maple
A mahogany Empire commode à l'anglaise, Attributed to Jacob Frères
By Jacob Frères
Located in Wijnegem, BE
A top quality Empire commode made in beautiful mahogany veneer (acajou moucheté) on solid oak.
Marble
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode / Chest
By Henredon
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1960s carved walnut Louis XVI style marble top commode by Henredon. The drawers are dovetailed, and one has the earlier Henredon mark.
Marble, Bronze
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish with claw feet.
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Baroque Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode 5 Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Baroque Style Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode 5 Drawer Dresser. Item features 5 dovetailed drawers, remarkable shell and leafy carvings throughout, rouge marbl...
Marble
Danish Modern Hardwood Commode with Teak Legs and Ten Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers veneered with dark brown hardwood with reddish hues, later fitted with teak legs. Each drawer with an elegant handle crafted from the same wood. Signs of age-related...
Hardwood, Teak
Louis XVI style Wedgwood Commode a Vantaux, Late 19th/20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fine late 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze Wedgwood Jasperware commode a vantaux with white marble top. After a commode made for Marie Antoinette’s receiving rooms at Fon...
Marble, Bronze
South German Baroque Walnut Commode Sans Traverse Marble Top 18th Century
Located in Epfach, DE
The commode retains its original shaped marble top, a warm rose-toned breccia marble with dramatic grey-green veining and white calcite inclusions, its serpentine edge closely follow...
Marble
Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810
Located in Portland, OR
The commode is of the finest quality, the top is made of black & white variegated veined marble.
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French serpentine front commode raised on legs with hoofed feet....
Located in Buchanan, MI
18th Century French serpentine front commode raised on legs with hooved feet, great color and patination.
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Inlaid Commode with Bronze & Marble Top.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 19th century French commode crafted in the Louis XV taste, featuring richly figured wood parquetry and marquetry decoration throughout.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Chiffoniere ~ Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Chiffoniere ~ Commode with Carrara Marble is a true marvel of the cabinetmaker's art!
Carrara Marble
French 19th C. Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Carrera Marble Top Chest / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This Louis Philippe commode is a classic 19th-century style chest of drawers known for its simple elegance and functional design.
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Breccia Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French commode, crafted in the Louis XV style, dates most likely from the second half of the 19th century.
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Italian, Padova, Neoclassic Period Walnut Veneered 4-Drawer Commode, Late 18thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the Veneto region of Italy, specifically Padova, the rectangular case with a slightly bowed front and having two small drawers over two larger drawers, covered completely in fig...
Walnut
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble in very good condition, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Dovetailed drawers with br...
Carrara Marble
Georges-Francois Alix French Marble Top & Ormolu Commode, France circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Georges-Francois Alix French Marble Top & Ormolu Commode, in the Louis XIV taste, surmounted by a Breche Viollete Marble Top (expertly restored) containg two drawers in the frieze wi...
Bronze
Antique French Commode with Bronze Reliefs and Red Breccia Marble Top
Located in Toronto, ON
This spectacular French antique commode is the statement piece you’ve been looking for.
Breccia Marble, Metal
Antique 19th Century Marie-Antoinette Commode Paris Fire-Gilt Bronze Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
From the most significant craftsmen of the 18th century, Joseph Stockel (1743–1802) and Guillaume Benemann (1750-1811) who received a commission from Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette ...
Mahogany
Queen Anne Chest of Drawers Oyster Laburnum Commode 17th C
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A stunning Chest of drawers from the late 17th Century. 17th Century The chest having an arrangement of 2 over 3 Oak lined drawers. Each Drawer having Laburnum Oysters and Holly cros...
Wood
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French commode, crafted in the Louis XV style and dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900 during the Napoleon III period, beautifully reflects the revival of ...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Vintage Farmhoues Cabinet, Commode in Oak Wood, 19th century Denmark 1850s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This mid-19th century buffet in oak and pinewood carries a quiet presence shaped by simple lines and hand-carved detail. Made in the 1850s, the cabinet stands on a scalloped base wit...
Oak, Pine
Painted French Style Commode Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous French Provincial style chest of drawers by luxury designer EJ Victor painted in a distressed cream, having 3 drawers (with key) and black lions head pulls. The top is figu...
Marble
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Veneer 4-Drawer Commode, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 4-drawer walnut veneer bedside table / commode with M-shaped silver metal handles, resting on four square wooden legs.
Walnut
Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French parquetry marble top commode chest of drawers having a serpentine shaped marble top with a moulded edge above 3 serpentine shaped quality kingwood an...
Marble, Other
French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Tarzana, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XV style Chinoiserie ebonized lacquered gilt bronze-mounted commode. Of serpentine bombé form with a marble top, containing two drawers, the f...
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Deer Feet
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This commode is made of plain walnut with amazing hardware.
Walnut
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 Drawers
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
Ash
Antique Chinese Carved Chest of Drawers Cabinet Commode Shanxi Province Elm 1850
Located in London, GB
A great size for a versatile piece, whether it's used as a hallway console cabinet, a decorative living room storage piece, a dining buffet or a bedroom chest of drawers, this except...
Brass
Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Marble Top and Brass Trim, Circa 1870
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style marble-topped mahogany commode from France, circa 1870, with transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today.
Marble, Brass
18th Century Italian 3-Drawer Commode in Olivewood with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian 3-Drawer Commode in Olivewood with Cabriole Legs
Wood
Italian Louis XV Style Rosewood Marble Top Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This Italian made commode is very nice quality and well made! The commode is made in the Louis XV and has a nice marble top.
Rosewood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted designs on the top rail and gilt detailing.
Birch
French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This wonderful Empire mahogany commode was hand crafted in 19th century France; four drawers and neoclassical details comprise this outstanding chest of drawers or commode.
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Painted Wood, Bronze, Marble
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Painted Wood, Bronze, Marble, Maison Jansen Style Pair of Maison Jansen style hollywood regency marble top mounted ebony commodes...
Marble, Bronze
$484,500Sale Price|35% Off
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Another example of this commode also by Linke was sold at Christie's in London on 14 May 1998, lot 262.
Ormolu
Pair, 18th Century Italian Large Green Painted Bombay Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning pair of Italian rococo commodes retains their remarkable original green painted finish highlighted in gold and burnished red bringing out the carved details.
Brass
Pair of Italian Painted Commodes with Marble Tops, Neoclassical Style Chests
Located in Essex, MA
A lovely pair of antique Neoclassical Italian School faux painted & rouge marble chests with landscape & architectural ruins, c1900. This pair of finely decorated Neoclassica...
Marble
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Bombe Commode in Stripped Oak with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Louis XV style bombe commode crafted from solid oak, revealed in a soft stripped finish that glows with the warmth of age.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Rococo Foliate & Scrollwork Carved Commode or Chest in Mahogany
Located in Milford, NH
The commode is in very good condition, with some old veneer surface shrinkage repairs, minor surface finish wear, other imperfections and light wear commensurate with age and use.
Brass
French 18th Century Regency 5-Drawer Petite Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found in France outside Paris, This French Regency 5-drawer commode also has a pull-out writing leaf above the drawers.
Mahogany
French 19th Century Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut commode from the 19th century, with butterfly veneer and grey marble top.
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Walnut Transitional Style 2-Drawer Commode from Arles
Located in Dallas, TX
An absolutely stunning two-drawer commode, hand-carved in walnut during the 1800s, was recently found in a chateau in Arles, France.
Metal, Bronze
Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Solid Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style commode or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid pine, with brass hardware.
Brass
German mid 18th century Baroque Period Walnut and Bronze commode, circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome German mid 18th century Baroque Period Walnut and Bronze commode, circa 1740. This most decorative three drawer commode is raised by cabriole legs with a bottom mottled tr...
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Buffet Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Demilune Commode Buffet Chest. Item features a lower height, shapely demilune form, remarkable cast bronze ormolu and feet, 2 ...
Bronze
Mid Century Raffia Chest / Commode by Harrison Van Horn, c1970s
By Harrison Van Horn
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Delve into the realm of timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage mid-century Raffia Chest by Harrison Van Horn, circa 1970s. Crafted with an unwavering commitment to quality and...
Raffia, Hardwood
Very Fine Charles X Bird's-Eye Maple And Mahogany Commode Circa 1830
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional Charles X Bird's-Eye maple and mahogany commode, circa 1830 with a rectangular gray veined marble top with canted corners, above a conforming case enclosing four full gra...
Marble, Brass
Venetian Walnut and Marquetry Commode from a Historic Verona Villa, Circa 1830
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An elegant Venetian walnut commode dating from the first half of the 19th century, distinguished by its graceful serpentine façade, refined marquetry decoration and harmonious propor...
Walnut
$8,110Sale Price|35% Off
Art Deco Small Light Wood Commode with Open Bookcase and Cabinet Door, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Order, color, and geometry are defining elements of the Art Deco vocabulary, and this commode reflects the streamlined approach associated with interiors of the period.
Metal, Tin
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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