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18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode

$4,318

H 33 in W 35 in D 21 in

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th C Dutch painted serpentine commode. 1780. Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 21 inches

Category

18th Century Dutch Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Empire Commode
19th Century French Empire Commode

19th Century French Empire Commode

$4,438

H 35.04 in W 51.19 in D 23.23 in

19th Century French Empire Commode

Located in Madrid, ES

XIX Century Empire Commode 19th CENTURY EMPIRE CHEST. LARGE FRENCH EMPIRE CHEST IN MAHOGANY AND

Category

19th Century French Empire Used Commodes

Materials

Mahogany

Small Louis XVI Style Commode
Small Louis XVI Style Commode

Small Louis XVI Style Commode

$4,900

H 30 in W 37 in D 19 in

Small Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Vista, CA

Small Louis XVI style commode.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Louis XV Style Commode
Vintage Louis XV Style Commode

Vintage Louis XV Style Commode

$3,500

H 31.9 in W 28.7 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Louis XV Style Commode

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Vintage Louis XV style commode made in France in French sycamore with original brass fittings

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760
Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760

Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760

$3,432

H 34.26 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in

Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760

Located in MILL, NL

Antique chest of drawers. Originally from the Netherlands, 18th century. Circa 1760. Made from solid oak. Beautifully curved front. Signs of wear consistent with age. Dimensions: 1...

Category

Mid-18th Century Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

Vintage Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode
Vintage Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode

Vintage Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode

$2,800

H 34 in W 46 in D 21.25 in

Vintage Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode

Located in Houston, TX

A vintage French Louis XV style commode painted with a glossy dark chocolate finish with grey

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode

19th Century German Biedermeier Commode

$12,800

H 34.5 in W 46 in D 23 in

19th Century German Biedermeier Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Exceptional quality on this piece and

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

Country French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Country French Louis XV Walnut Commode

Country French Louis XV Walnut Commode

$2,480

H 30.5 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in

Country French Louis XV Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Charming Country French Louis XV styling gives this walnut commode a graceful, well-defined

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Rococo Period Commode
18th Century French Rococo Period Commode

18th Century French Rococo Period Commode

$10,692

H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in

18th Century French Rococo Period Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century French Rococo period commode with traces of original paint. Of beautiful proportions.

Category

18th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Art Deco Style Mirrored Commode
Art Deco Style Mirrored Commode

Art Deco Style Mirrored Commode

$12,800

H 39 in W 34 in D 18.75 in

Art Deco Style Mirrored Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Striking 20thc mirrored commode with hand wrought bronze handles.

Category

1990s French Art Deco Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

Baroque Commode, Würzburg 'Germany', 1750
Baroque Commode, Würzburg 'Germany', 1750

Baroque Commode, Würzburg 'Germany', 1750

$12,000

H 35.04 in W 43.31 in D 25.99 in

Baroque Commode, Würzburg 'Germany', 1750

Located in Belmont, MA

Exceptional Baroque commode, Würzburg (South Germany) 1750, curved front with beautiful walnut

Category

1750s German Baroque Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode
Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

$4,044

H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An unusual late 18th Century Dutch Empire oak tallboy commode. With ebonised columns and original

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

Italian 17th Century Walnut Commode
Italian 17th Century Walnut Commode

Italian 17th Century Walnut Commode

$54,500

H 37.5 in W 53.25 in D 24.25 in

Italian 17th Century Walnut Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent and remarkable Italian 17th-century walnut commode. This stunning commode is raised

Category

17th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Painted Commode
19th Century French Painted Commode

19th Century French Painted Commode

$4,112

H 39 in W 50 in D 24 in

19th Century French Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C French painted oak 3 drawer commode. 1820 Reference: 7474 Dimensions 50 inches (127

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Walnut Commode
18th Century French Walnut Commode

18th Century French Walnut Commode

$3,427

H 35.99 in W 44.02 in D 22.01 in

18th Century French Walnut Commode

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a carved french walnut commode with a slight bow fronted design, paneled to the

Category

18th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

John Richard Mirrored Chest/ Commode.
John Richard Mirrored Chest/ Commode.

John Richard Mirrored Chest/ Commode.

$6,700 / item

H 36 in W 59 in D 20.5 in

John Richard Mirrored Chest/ Commode.

By John Richard

Located in New York, NY

This elegant mirrored chest is a stunning piece that combines classic design with modern glamor. Featuring a distressed, antique finish on all mirrored surfaces, it has a rich, timew...

Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Used Commodes

Materials

Mirror

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode
Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode

By Robert Adam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

this spectacular satinwood demilune (or halfmoon) commode/washstand fit for a palace. Attributed to

Category

Late 19th Century English Adam Style Used Commodes

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Satinwood

Swedish Gustavian Period Bow-front Commode
Swedish Gustavian Period Bow-front Commode

Swedish Gustavian Period Bow-front Commode

$11,500

H 31.5 in W 45.5 in D 23.5 in

Swedish Gustavian Period Bow-front Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A very unusual Swedish Gustavian period painted demilune commode/chest of drawers from the late

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

Regence Chinoiserie Marble-Top Commode
Regence Chinoiserie Marble-Top Commode

Regence Chinoiserie Marble-Top Commode

$4,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.5 in W 50 in D 25 in

Regence Chinoiserie Marble-Top Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Regence chinoiserie marble-top commode, fitted with three chinoiserie ormolu-mounted long drawers

Category

Late 18th Century French Régence Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

20th Century Style Baroque Commode
20th Century Style Baroque Commode

20th Century Style Baroque Commode

$5,172

H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in

20th Century Style Baroque Commode

Located in Berlin, DE

Lovely Baroque commode in 18th century style Various precious wood veneer on solid spruce. (D

Category

20th Century Baroque Used Commodes

Materials

Wood, Spruce

19th Century, Canted Corner Commode
19th Century, Canted Corner Commode

19th Century, Canted Corner Commode

$19,500

H 36.25 in W 47 in D 20.25 in

19th Century, Canted Corner Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking, Venetian, solid pearwood, canted edge, tapering three drawer commode. The whole above a

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode
19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode

19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode is an antique chest of drawers that exudes

Category

Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Used Commodes

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century French Serpentine Commode
18th Century French Serpentine Commode

18th Century French Serpentine Commode

$7,608

H 36 in W 52.5 in D 26 in

18th Century French Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 18th C French fruitwood serpentine commode. Lovely pale timber. 1780. Dimensions 52.5

Category

18th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Parquetry Commode
Early 19th Century Parquetry Commode

Early 19th Century Parquetry Commode

$8,992Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.46 in W 43.51 in D 33.96 in

Early 19th Century Parquetry Commode

Located in London, GB

An early nineteenth century mahogany and kingwood parquetry commode, with grey marble top and with

Category

Early 19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

French Commode with Marble Top
French Commode with Marble Top

French Commode with Marble Top

$3,800

H 31 in W 44 in D 18 in

French Commode with Marble Top

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very quiet French Louis XV fruitwood bombe commode. The Verdi green marble top rests over

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

20th Century Style Baroque Commode
20th Century Style Baroque Commode

20th Century Style Baroque Commode

$5,172

H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in

20th Century Style Baroque Commode

Located in Berlin, DE

Lovely Baroque commode in 18th century style Various precious wood veneer on solid spruce. (D

Category

20th Century Baroque Used Commodes

Materials

Wood, Spruce

18th Century style Chinoiserie lacquer commode.
18th Century style Chinoiserie lacquer commode.

18th Century style Chinoiserie lacquer commode.

$24,675

H 32.68 in W 41.34 in D 21.26 in

18th Century style Chinoiserie lacquer commode.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite French bombe-shaped commode, crafted in the 18th-century Chinoiserie style

Category

Late 19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Breccia Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"
French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"

French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"

$1,900

H 43.5 in W 30.5 in D 19.5 in

French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French Empire ctyle commode "Chiffonnier".

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

French Oak Commode, Late 18th C.
French Oak Commode, Late 18th C.

French Oak Commode, Late 18th C.

$3,850

H 40 in W 53.5 in D 25 in

French Oak Commode, Late 18th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A distinguished late 18th-century French commode crafted in solid oak, featuring a rectangular case

Category

Late 18th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century
Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century

Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century

$6,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 41.34 in D 16.93 in

Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Gustavian commode, Sweden 19th century, Beautiful walnut, beechwood, elmwood and mahogany marquetry

Category

1840s Swedish Gustavian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode
Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode

Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode

$4,489

H 32.5 in W 36.5 in D 19.5 in

Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C Dutch bleached and limed oak bombe shaped commode.1820. Dimensions 36.5 inches (93

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Commode
French Louis XV Style Commode

French Louis XV Style Commode

$6,250

H 33 in W 44.5 in D 22 in

French Louis XV Style Commode

Located in Pembroke, MA

French marquetry commode with nice marble top, two drawers, foliate bronze hardware (Louis XV style

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1930/40s Swedish three drawer commode
1930/40s Swedish three drawer commode

1930/40s Swedish three drawer commode

$2,056

H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 18.9 in

1930/40s Swedish three drawer commode

Located in London, GB

1930 mahogany swedish commode in earlier C19th style, it has three long drawers for storage with

Category

1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Used Commodes

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Commode Bombe Chest Drawers
French Empire Commode Bombe Chest Drawers

French Empire Commode Bombe Chest Drawers

$3,358

H 34 in W 42 in D 20 in

French Empire Commode Bombe Chest Drawers

Located in Potters Bar, GB

French walnut commode in the Empire revival style Circa 1900 This lovely commode is of a typical

Category

1990s French Provincial Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV  Commode
18th Century Louis XV  Commode

18th Century Louis XV Commode

$14,500

H 36 in W 51 in D 20 in

18th Century Louis XV Commode

Located in Vista, CA

Louis XV period commode all original including hardware, except paint..

Category

1760s European Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Paint, Wood

19th Century French Marble Top Commode
19th Century French Marble Top Commode

19th Century French Marble Top Commode

$3,400

H 34.5 in W 48 in D 21.5 in

19th Century French Marble Top Commode

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A French marble top commode with a shaped marble top over a serpentine case fitted with two long

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode
19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode

19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode

$10,800

H 33.5 in W 49 in D 24 in

19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

This vintage 19th century Italian inlaid Parquetry walnut commode exudes elegance and charm with

Category

19th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Oak Commode
18th Century French Oak Commode

18th Century French Oak Commode

$3,984Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 48.5 in D 22.5 in

18th Century French Oak Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century French Oak Commode was considered an essential part of many rooms of a proper home

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

Fine Nineteenth Century Empire Commode
Fine Nineteenth Century Empire Commode

Fine Nineteenth Century Empire Commode

$10,199Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.86 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in

Fine Nineteenth Century Empire Commode

Located in London, GB

French, circa 1820 A fine early nineteenth century mahogany Empire commode, with three graduated

Category

Early 19th Century Used Commodes

Materials

Mahogany

Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes
Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes

Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes

$38,000 / set

H 38.5 in W 50 in D 22.75 in

Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes

Located in New York, NY

An important pair of neoclassical three-drawer commodes. Cherrywood with ebonized pilasters

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

18th-Century Provincial Two-Drawer Commode
18th-Century Provincial Two-Drawer Commode

18th-Century Provincial Two-Drawer Commode

$2,950

H 23 in W 46 in D 34.25 in

18th-Century Provincial Two-Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming commode is crafted in light-toned wood and reflects the refined yet approachable

Category

18th Century Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode
Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode

Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode

$26,500

H 33.5 in W 51 in D 26.5 in

Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century Lyonnaise walnut commode.

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

French Carved and Painted Commode
French Carved and Painted Commode

French Carved and Painted Commode

$4,105

H 34.5 in W 44.5 in D 19 in

French Carved and Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century French carved and painted three-drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions: 44.5

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Oak

Gustavian Style Distressed Painted Commode
Gustavian Style Distressed Painted Commode

Gustavian Style Distressed Painted Commode

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.5 in W 34.75 in D 16.25 in

Gustavian Style Distressed Painted Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This charming Gustavian style distressed painted commode captures the understated elegance of

Category

20th Century Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

American Wicker Mission Wicker Commode
American Wicker Mission Wicker Commode

American Wicker Mission Wicker Commode

$1,850

H 28.75 in W 32 in D 23.75 in

American Wicker Mission Wicker Commode

Located in Queens, NY

commode with 2 doors and an oak top (sheboygen fiber furniture label).

Category

20th Century American Mission Used Commodes

Materials

Wicker

French Early 20th Century Commode
French Early 20th Century Commode

French Early 20th Century Commode

$2,400 / item

H 37.5 in W 24.25 in D 16.15 in

French Early 20th Century Commode

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Charming Tall Dresser, it is French Louis XV style and it is made of Rosewood with a beautiful pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Used Commodes

Materials

Rosewood

Louis XVI Commode in Mahogany
Louis XVI Commode in Mahogany

Louis XVI Commode in Mahogany

$8,166

H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 22.84 in

Louis XVI Commode in Mahogany

Located in BARSAC, FR

Elegant Commode from the Louis XVI period in blond mahogany veneer with beautiful ornamentation of

Category

1780s French Louis XVI Used Commodes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique, Tuscan, Clipped Corner Commode
Antique, Tuscan, Clipped Corner Commode

Antique, Tuscan, Clipped Corner Commode

$29,500

H 35 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in

Antique, Tuscan, Clipped Corner Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ebonized wood commode with two doors opening on to a three-drawer interior. Original, gilt bronze hardware

Category

1830s Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Baroque Commode
18th Century Italian Baroque Commode

18th Century Italian Baroque Commode

$7,250

H 37.5 in W 47.38 in D 18 in

18th Century Italian Baroque Commode

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century Baroque commode from the Lombardi region of Italy. Wonderfully

Category

18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode
French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode

French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode

$16,000

H 33 in W 43 in D 19 in

French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode

Located in New York, NY

French ormolu-mounted marquetry commode marble top with gilt bronze mounts, signed. France, 19th

Category

19th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Rococo Style Painted Commode
Italian Rococo Style Painted Commode

Italian Rococo Style Painted Commode

$2,975Sale Price|65% Off

H 34 in W 50 in D 21 in

Italian Rococo Style Painted Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Six drawer antique Italian Rococo style painted commode. Interior has silk lining. Structurally

Category

19th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Fine 18th Century Italian Commode
Fine 18th Century Italian Commode

Fine 18th Century Italian Commode

$9,800

H 38 in W 52 in D 26 in

Fine 18th Century Italian Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Outstanding circa 1780 Italian bombe and serpentine fronted commode with shaped burl walnut inlays

Category

1780s Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

English Adam Satinwood & Rosewood Commode
English Adam Satinwood & Rosewood Commode

English Adam Satinwood & Rosewood Commode

$21,000

H 40.75 in W 42.5 in D 22 in

English Adam Satinwood & Rosewood Commode

Located in Queens, NY

English Adam style (19th Century) satinwood and rosewood trimmed 2 door commode with drawer and

Category

19th Century British Adam Style Used Commodes

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Late Gustavian Swedish Commode, early 1800s
Late Gustavian Swedish Commode, early 1800s

Late Gustavian Swedish Commode, early 1800s

$2,959

H 35.83 in W 39.77 in D 24.41 in

Late Gustavian Swedish Commode, early 1800s

Located in Farsta, SE

Late Gustavian Swedish Commode, early 1800s Retains its original English red marbled painted

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Commodes

Materials

Pine

Baroque Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Baroque Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century

Baroque Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century

$8,297Sale Price|40% Off

H 31.11 in W 38.39 in D 18.12 in

Baroque Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A black lacquer refinished walnut baroque style table commode with two drawers, vegetative

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Used Commodes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode
18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode

18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode

$19,500

H 35 in W 48.5 in D 22 in

18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional marquetry inlaid commode provenance Florence, Italy.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Used Commodes

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode
Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode

Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode

$26,000

H 38.75 in W 54 in D 26 in

Exceptional 18th Century Walnut Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Regence highly carved walnut commode.

Category

18th Century French Used Commodes

Materials

Walnut

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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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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.