Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes
$12,422 / set
Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century Italian walnut commodes with three drawers. Circa 1860.
19th Century Italian Used Commodes
Walnut, Amboyna
$12,422 / set
Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century Italian walnut commodes with three drawers. Circa 1860.
Walnut, Amboyna
Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A finely crafted Louis XV period walnut commode with a shaped serpentine front and carved apron.
Walnut
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Early Italian Commode
Located in Augusta, GA
Early Italian commode Made in the 18th century Beautiful craftsmanship and details Key to drawers included
Cherry
18th Century German Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century German inlaid walnut commode. Probably South German in origin, this lovely serpentine commode is beautifully inlaid with a repeating geometric pattern across all th...
Walnut
18th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French fruitwood commode.Of interesting design with a great set of ormolu handles.
Fruitwood
$7,591 / item
18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century oak breakfront Dutch commode with a faux marble top. 1780. Code: 8833 Dimensions: W: 53.5" (135.9 cm) H: 36" (91.4 cm) D: 24" (61 cm)
Oak
18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century French cherrywood serpentine commode with marble top. This commode is a restrained example of the French Rococo, having serpentine front but straight, panelled sides.
Cherry
18th Century French Ebonised Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century French ebonised bombe commode with marble top. This rustic commode has an ebonised finish and a black, white and grey marble top with a moulded edge.
Ebony
Eatrly 19th Century Russian Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine early XIX Century Neo-Classical Russian commode of three drawers, in mahogany, with brass detailing throughout.
Brass
French Painted Two Drawer Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th century French painted pine bonbe front two drawer commode with good distressed paint. 1910. Code: 8812 Dimensions: W: 51" (129.5 cm) H: 37" (94 cm) D: 24" (61 cm)
Pine
Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Northern Italian Baroque walnut commode (17th/18th Century) with 4 drawers pulls carved in the form of busts in Renaissance costume.
Walnut
Italian Neoclassic Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with string banded inlay over three drawers, flanked by a framed case with carved corners and central carving on apron, raised on circular tapered fluted legs headed ...
Walnut
1940 Commode Maison Dominique
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Beautiful and original chest of drawers made by Andre Domin and Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique There is a stamp in the structure under the drawers The chest is made of s...
Metal
Amnanati & Vitelli 6 drawers cherrywood commode .
By Titina Ammanati, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in London, GB
An elegant Titina Ammanati & Gianpiero Vitelli architectural design cherrywood commode comprising of six large streamlined drawers all lined in birchwood and resting on a rectangular...
Brass
$16,800 / set
Pair of French Empire Walnut Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of French Empire walnut commodes. These chests have a classic French Empire design, featuring intricate detailing and craftsmanship typical of that era.
Walnut
18th Century French Provençal Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French commode from the Provence region. Made in solid beech with two drawers, an attractive soft paint finish and faux marble painted top.
Beech, Pine
$198,500 / set
Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent pair of French commodes captures the refinement of the Louis XVI style.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier walnut commode. Exceptional finish on this piece and 3 drawers for storage.
Walnut
$3,738Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century, Baroque Style Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely Baroque commode in 18th century style. Solid, finely carved beechwood.
Beech
Late 17th Century English Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very striking late 17th century English Commode. Beautifully constructed from handsome walnut with a shaped top over conforming case with 3 drawers flanked by paneled pilasters.
Walnut
Louis Philippe Walnut Marble Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Louis Philippe walnut commode with four drawers and marble top.
Marble
18th Century French Walnut Commode Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb 18th Century French walnut commode cupboard with arbalete or crossbow shaping to the front.
Iron
18th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French marquetry inlaid commode. Circa 1780.
Wood
Small Period South Swedish Gustavian Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A small period south Swedish Gustavian commode with three drawers. Decorative detailing to the bottom freeze, repainted in soft grey
Wood
$117,322
Pair of Kingwood Commode, Genoa
Located in London, GB
AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND ROSEWOOD COMMODES, GENOA, CIRCA 1775. The gilt-bronze mounts original.
Kingwood, Rosewood
$2,200Sale Price|51% Off
Phyllis Morris "Franciscan" Commode
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent small cabinet in distressed wood and resin with an aged silver leaf finish by Phyllis Morris. Wood has been sand blasted, primed in red lacquer and then silver leafed. Silv...
Silver Leaf
$7,300 / item
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Rococo commode with original brass pulls, hardware and locks on three bow front drawers.
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th Century chinoiserie lacquer commode. Featuring its original bull nose marble top.
Lacquer
19th c. German Biedermeier Maple Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
German Biedermeier Maple Commode is a genuine, original antique piece . This commode, exudes the classic and elegant style of the Biedermeier period, featuring intricate detailing an...
Maple
Large 18thC French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1760 Large 18thC French Fruitwood Commode sku 1849 W126 x D64 x H75 Weight 80 kg
Fruitwood
$896Sale Price|20% Off
Jiří Jiroutek Commode, 1960s
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Design: J. Jiroutek - Good original condition.
Wood
$896Sale Price|20% Off
Jiří Jiroutek commode, 1960s
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Design: J. Jiroutek - Good original condition.
Wood
Italian Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century Italian three drawer painted commode with a marble top. 1890. Code: 8511 Dimensions: W: 41" (104.1 cm) H: 31.5" (80 cm) D: 19.5" (49.5 cm)
Oak
19thC French Walnut Marble Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1860 19thC French Walnut Marble Commode sku 706 Width 112cm x Depth 57cm x Height 103cm (Top has been repaired) Weight 100kg
Walnut
George III Satinwood Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780. Cross-banded in tulipwood, the drawers edged with a trompe l'oeil zig-zag banding.
Satinwood
Rococo Vintage Two Drawer Painted Commode
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Finished in a matte white, this two drawer commode showcases hand carved scrollwork, floral motifs, and graceful cabriole legs inspired by classic Louis XV design.
Wood
19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th-century German Biedermeier walnut commode. This commode features intricate craftsmanship and design typical of the Biedermeier style popular during that time pe...
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1800
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Swedish Gustavian commode. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are fluted as well.
Iron
Mid-Century French Macassar Ebony Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning example of a Mid-Century French macassar ebony commode. With original coppered handles and unusual locking mechanism.
Ebony, Macassar
Hand-Painted Biedermeier Commode, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted Biedermeier commode with three drawers and flanking columns.
Wood
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo bow front commode with two small drawers on top and two large drawers below.
Brass, Iron
18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode
Wood
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with original brass pulls and keyhole covers and later locks.
Brass
18th c. Provencal Painted Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century baroque commode from Provence retaining wonderful dove grey painted surface.
Poplar
18th c. Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode is a stunning piece of antique furniture that exudes elegance and style.
Walnut
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode (past repaired cracked top) sku 699 W121 x D56 x H96 cm Weight 101 Kg
Walnut
18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine quality 18th century Serpentine commode in mahogany and satinwood inlay. This commode stands well and is beautifully proportioned with its serpentine front and shell inlay.
Mahogany
Small 18th Century Portuguese Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century Portuguese commode crafted from mahogany and teak, showcasing a serpentine front design with two drawers and detailed carving. 1790.
Mahogany, Teak
19th Century George III Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century George III mahogany commode with tray top and brass handles. Of the late Georgian period, this mahogany commode features a scalloped-edge gallery top with pierced handle...
Mahogany
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Rococo commode with original cherub adorned brass hardware and iron locks.
Brass, Iron
Early 19thC French Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830 Early 19thC French walnut commode - a two drawer commode with hoof feet detail and lovely warm patina.
Walnut
Period German Biedermeier Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is an antique German Biedermeier inlaid walnut commode. This piece of furniture is a dresser or chest of drawers with intricate detailing and craftsmanship typical of the...
Walnut
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode repainted in faint pale grey with original brass hardware and locks.
Brass
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain with lots of movement and ebonized details.
Walnut
19th c. German Neoclassical Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a rare and valuable 19th century German Neoclassical walnut commode, an antique piece of furniture that exudes elegance and historical charm.
Walnut
French Provincial Oak Commode, C. 1800
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome French oak commode dating to circa 1800, featuring three drawers adorned with distinctive diamond-carved panels across the drawer fronts.
Oak
Fine Eighteenth Century Serpentine Commode
Located in London, England
A fine fruitwood serpentine commode, the shaped top with cross banded veneers and two central lozenge motifs in limewood, above four long graduated drawers, the fronts decorated with...
Other
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C Italian carved Walnut commode with carved head handles, carved figures and large paw feet. 1740 Reference: 8337 Dimensions 63 inches (160 cms) Wide 29 inches (74 cm...
Walnut
Late 18th Century Danish Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Danish serpentine form two drawer painted commode. In the Baroque manner standing on four cabriole legs.
Bronze
Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1820
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Gustavian commode with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring canted and fluted corners.
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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