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Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Table Sofa Bedside Original Pot & Cover, Victorian
Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Table Sofa Bedside Original Pot & Cover, Victorian

Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Table Sofa Bedside Original Pot & Cover, Victorian

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Elegant, classical form - Conversation piece - Perfect height for sofa or bedside table The hinged moulded top opening to reveal the original fitted interior with ceramic pot and ...

Category

Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes
Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes

Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian style (20th Century) mahogany 2-door commodes with gilt bronze trim and

Category

20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes
Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes

Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian style (20th Century) mahogany 2-door commodes with gilt bronze trim and

Category

20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest
Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest

Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A nicely attractive Miniature Mahogany Victorian era chest 1850 - 1870. Two over three graduated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany Secretaire
English Victorian Mahogany Secretaire

English Victorian Mahogany Secretaire

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian (2nd Half of 19th Century) brass bound mahogany campaign style secretaire chest

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest
Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Small chest with eleven painted labelled drawers for different herbs and medicinal concoctions.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest
Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest

Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest with flight of seven graduated long drawers, set on bracket

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest
Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest

Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

mahogany veneers. The five large drawers have oak sides and dovetail joints with original wooden knobs. The

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Period Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany 1860
Period Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany 1860

Period Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A handsome Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, standing upon elegant ring-turned feet Circa 1860

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany Bow 1860
Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany Bow 1860

Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany Bow 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian 2 over 3 mahogany bow chest of drawers. Circa 1860 This chest of drawers stands upon

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860

Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers. This Chest of Drawers Features 6 Ash Lined Drawers with Turned

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Chest
Late Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Chest

Late Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Chest

Located in Dereham, GB

Late Victorian Mahogany 7 drawer chest Figured Mahogany top, with shaped up stand at back, Thumb

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with brass corners over four drawers with inset brass handles , bun feet. Beautifully French polished and in excellent condition. Recessed iron handles on sides.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

In two parts with brass corners and recessed brass handles. Two over three long drawers. Toupie feet. Retail ready to place.

Category

Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

BIG Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest
BIG Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest

BIG Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

BIG Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest The chest is Heavy Quality and has well

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers This is a good solid oak lined chest, the five

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Antique 19th Century High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Carved Flame Mahogany Five Drawer Chest C1880
Antique Victorian Carved Flame Mahogany Five Drawer Chest C1880

Antique Victorian Carved Flame Mahogany Five Drawer Chest C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Carved Flame Mahogany Five Drawer Chest C1880 Measures - 41.75"H x 41"W x 18.25"D

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Victorian Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Victorian Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A Victorian Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers measuring 38.5" in height, 38.25 in width, 18

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, England, Circa 1850
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, England, Circa 1850

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, England, Circa 1850

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

well figured, rich mahogany used for its construction. It also retains its original victorian turned

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Original Pullout Footrest & Ceramic Pot
Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Original Pullout Footrest & Ceramic Pot

Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Original Pullout Footrest & Ceramic Pot

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Unusual scroll-shaped front - Striking conversation piece Particulary fine 19th century mahogany commode

Category

Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Slim Design
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Slim Design

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Slim Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Slim Mahogany Chest of Drawers The chest has two short drawers and three graduated long

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Victorian solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Large Antique Victorian solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

Large Antique Victorian solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

Located in Leicester, GB

Large Antique Victorian (1837-1901) solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with five wooden knob handle

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Double Wellington Chest, Circa 1880, English
Victorian Mahogany Double Wellington Chest, Circa 1880, English

Victorian Mahogany Double Wellington Chest, Circa 1880, English

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Double Wellington Chest With Two Banks Of Six

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian 5-Drawer Mahogany Collector's Cabinet, 19th Century Antique
Victorian 5-Drawer Mahogany Collector's Cabinet, 19th Century Antique

Victorian 5-Drawer Mahogany Collector's Cabinet, 19th Century Antique

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

5 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet The Cabinet has 5 drawers, each with turned mahogany knobs

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Storage Cabinet, 1850, UK
Early Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Storage Cabinet, 1850, UK

Early Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Storage Cabinet, 1850, UK

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest This superb piece of furniture dates from around 1850, it

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest

19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

This is an unusual 19th century antique Victorian mahogany bow front chest with a white marble top

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

Ormolu and Wedgwood Mounted Mahogany Commode Attributed to Julius Zwiener
Ormolu and Wedgwood Mounted Mahogany Commode Attributed to Julius Zwiener

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Marble

Victorian Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest
Victorian Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest

Victorian Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

In two sections meant for transportation. The top with cast brass edge over two short and one long drawer. The lower section with two long drawers. Toupie feet. Flush brass handles.

Category

Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
English Victorian Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

English Victorian Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Morristown, NJ

A substantial and well-proportioned English Victorian mahogany tall chest of drawers, mid-19th

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests
Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests

Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests

Located in Glasgow, GB

A good quality pair of late 19th century solid mahogany collector’s or specimen chests with trade

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers This superb piece of furniture
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers This superb piece of furniture

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers This superb piece of furniture

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers This superb piece of furniture dates from around

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1860
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1860

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1860

Located in Viterbo, VT

Chest of drawers handmade in England in the 1860s using oak and mahogany veneer. The chest features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian dresser offers flame mahogany construction in swell front form with beveled

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany satinwood

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Antique Scottish Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers with Wooden Handles
Antique Scottish Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers with Wooden Handles

Antique Scottish Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers with Wooden Handles

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an Antique Scottish Victorian (1837-1901) Flame Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest
Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest

Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian mahogany watch and clock repairer’s chest having a shaped gallery with a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest By S.W. Silver & Co
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest By S.W. Silver & Co

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest By S.W. Silver & Co

Located in Essex, MA

In two parts. The rectangular top with brass corners over two short over a long drawer. Base section with two drawers Original turned feet. Signed by the maker on all the drawer hand...

Category

Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Fine Tall Chest Of Drawers Flame Mahogany 19th Century Victorian 7 Drawers
Rare Fine Tall Chest Of Drawers Flame Mahogany 19th Century Victorian 7 Drawers

Rare Fine Tall Chest Of Drawers Flame Mahogany 19th Century Victorian 7 Drawers

Located in London, GB

it) early Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, which won’t fail to impress and wouldn’t look out of

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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 1880 Commode
Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 1880 Commode

Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 1880 Commode

Located in Potters Bar, GB

3 Drawer Mahogany Chest circa 1880 Flame Mahogany top and drawer front with the original brass

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Victorian Mahogany & Brass Campaign Chests With Brass Hardware
A Pair of Victorian Mahogany & Brass Campaign Chests With Brass Hardware

A Pair of Victorian Mahogany & Brass Campaign Chests With Brass Hardware

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Pair of Victorian 19th Century Mahogany & Brass Campaign Four Drawer Chests With Brass

Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Chest
19th Century English Mahogany Chest

19th Century English Mahogany Chest

Located in High Point, NC

Superb quality 19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a lovely grained top and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Chest Drawers, Bow Front Antique Circa 1800
Victorian Chest Drawers, Bow Front Antique Circa 1800

Victorian Chest Drawers, Bow Front Antique Circa 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Early Victorian mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. Circa 1800 Standing on ring turned feet

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany military chest
19th Century mahogany military chest

19th Century mahogany military chest

Located in Martlesham, GB

A unique and impressive 19th Century British mahogany military chest, the top lifts up to reveal a

Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Victorian Bedside Chests Inlay Chest Drawers 1880
Pair Victorian Bedside Chests Inlay Chest Drawers 1880

Pair Victorian Bedside Chests Inlay Chest Drawers 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair of mahogany inlaid chest of drawers or bedside cabinets Each of the chests stands upon a

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Antique Wellington Chest
Victorian Antique Wellington Chest

Victorian Antique Wellington Chest

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine antique mahogany early Victorian Wellington chest This tall cabinet has six drawers with a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Woodbury, CT

English, mahogany five-drawer chest with rosewood crossbanded top. Beaded drawers have inset

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a wonderfully grained top with a simple

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Gillows
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Gillows

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Gillows

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Gillows This Chest has a superb patina, it is stamped

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top has wonderful graining and a beveled

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single plank and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany, Early 19th Century
Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany, Early 19th Century

Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany, Early 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

a fine bowfront mahogany chest of drawers from the early 19th century from England. Beautiful

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
English Victorian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers

English Victorian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers

Located in Faversham, GB

A grand mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers with an arrangement of two short over three long

Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Chest Of Drawers with Gallery Back
English Victorian Chest Of Drawers with Gallery Back

English Victorian Chest Of Drawers with Gallery Back

Located in Faversham, GB

A beautiful low and wide mahogany chest of drawers with a gently moulded curved top with gallery

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850
Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

presence A most attractive example of early Victorian storage furniture, this mahogany sporran chest

Category

Antique 1850s Scottish Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall Pair of Antique Nightstands, English, Chest of Drawers, Bedside, Victorian
Tall Pair of Antique Nightstands, English, Chest of Drawers, Bedside, Victorian

Tall Pair of Antique Nightstands, English, Chest of Drawers, Bedside, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

demonstrating fine craftsmanship A superb and versatile pair, these Victorian mahogany nightstands offer

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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Victorian Mahogany Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the victorian mahogany commode you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every victorian mahogany commode was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer victorian mahogany commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian mahogany commode made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Bevan Funnell Ltd., Christopher Pratt and Heal's each produced at least one beautiful victorian mahogany commode that is worth considering.

How Much is a Victorian Mahogany Commode?

A victorian mahogany commode can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,375, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $93,807.

Finding the Right Commodes-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.