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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

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

English Victorian Mahogany Secretaire
English Victorian Mahogany Secretaire
$6,500
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 19.75 in
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in King's Lynn, GB
An early Victorian (circa 1837-1860) Mahogany Chest of Drawers with wooden plain knob handles
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$975
H 38.86 in W 40.56 in D 20.83 in
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

Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest
Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest
$5,000
H 57.5 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
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 Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest
Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest
$5,850
H 65 in W 41 in D 24 in
Victorian Apprentice Chest Drawers Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a Victorian mahogany apprentice chest of drawers or travelling salesman sample. Circa
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Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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 Mahogany Bow 1860
Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany Bow 1860
$2,019
H 40 in W 43 in D 21 in
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 Mahogany Bow 1860
Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany Bow 1860
$2,019
H 40 in W 43 in D 21 in
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
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Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
$1,803
H 45 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
Victorian Side Cabinet Mahogany Cupboard Chest 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany 2 door side cabinet This cabinet stands upon a plinth base Featuring 2 doors
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Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5358 Victorian mahogany Wellington chest, having oversailing top above seven graduated drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
$3,621 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42.913 in W 21.26 in D 14.567 in
A 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
Category

Antique 19th Century High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
A Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$2,799
H 40 in W 47 in D 21 in
Victorian Side Cabinet Antique Mahogany Chest 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany 2 Door Side Cabinet. This Side Cabinet Stands Upon a Plinth Base. Circa 1860
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a Large Antique Victorian (1837-1901) solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with 6 wooden
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
$1,392
H 56.89 in W 51.34 in D 22.29 in
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Elevate your interior with this elegant Victorian mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$1,044
H 39.77 in W 41.74 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
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

Large English Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Large English Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Early Victorian mahogany chest. The rectangular
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Large English Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Large English Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$2,600
H 45 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers (c. 1870–1890) Add timeless elegance to your home with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$940
H 44.49 in W 44.1 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with two short, three long solid mahogany and oak
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J038 Victorian solid mahogany chest of drawers. Having oversailing solid mahogany top, above two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany chest of drawers
Victorian Mahogany chest of drawers
$2,785 Sale Price
20% Off
H 44 in W 44.5 in D 23.75 in
Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany secretaire campaign chest, having brass straps
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest
Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest
$6,964
H 42.92 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in MILL, NL
English Bowfront Commode / Chest of Drawers antique. Mahogany veneered. Original from England, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
$1,557
H 40.95 in W 39.77 in D 20.08 in
Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 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

Copy - Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany bowfront chest drawers with two short drawers to the top and three long drawers
Category

Antique 1880s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Copy - Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers
Copy - Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers
$1,079
H 41.74 in W 35.83 in D 20.87 in
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

Large Antique Victorian solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Large Antique Victorian solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
$2,353
H 50.4 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
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 Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Victorian Partial Burled Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
H 38.25 in W 38.5 in D 18 in
Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, with four graduated drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$1,741
H 37.41 in W 46.46 in D 22.05 in
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 English Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany chest on chest. Having a flared cornice, above an
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian chest of drawers. This was made in England, it
Category

Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$1,636
H 40.16 in W 40.95 in D 18.9 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
$2,221
H 41.74 in W 50.01 in D 25.2 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Miniature Quality Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian miniature quality mahogany chest of drawers having a quality rectangular
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers – Circa 1880 Elevate your interior with this timeless
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
$940
H 40.95 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Marble

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

Victorian Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest
Victorian Brass Mounted Mahogany Campaign Chest
$6,850
H 41.75 in W 35.75 in D 19.5 in
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
$5,014 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
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

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1860
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1860
$2,643
H 44.89 in W 42.92 in D 20.87 in
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
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany And Brass Mounted Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over two short and four long drawers all with recessed handles. The top left drawer with lock signed Late C. Bramah and also J.T Needs New Bond Street. Brass side han...
Category

Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany And Brass Mounted Campaign Chest
Victorian Mahogany And Brass Mounted Campaign Chest
$6,800
H 40.75 in W 39 in D 17.75 in
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 Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
$1,873
H 32.68 in W 39.77 in D 22.25 in
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 Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 80 in W 41.5 in D 21.25 in
English William IV / Early Victorian Wellington Chest in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5567 Fine quality English William IV / Early Victorian mahogany Wellington chest, having solid
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English William IV / Early Victorian Wellington Chest in Mahogany
English William IV / Early Victorian Wellington Chest in Mahogany
$4,011 Sale Price
20% Off
H 47.244 in W 21.26 in D 16.535 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers having a quality figured
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian mahogany chest on chest, Circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

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 Chest of Drawers Mahogany Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. This chest of drawers is raised upon splayed feet
Category

Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 1880 Commode
Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers 1880 Commode
$1,183
H 31 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Victorian Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine example of a 19th century Victorian Chippendale style mahogany serpentine chest
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Military Campaign Chest in Solid Mahogany with Original Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military Campaign Chest crafted from solid mahogany, featuring a beautifully aged patina, original
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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 Hardware
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Miniature Victorian Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very unique Victorian era hand made miniature chest that resembles a larger Victorian lock side
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Victorian Chest
Miniature Victorian Chest
$750
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 9 in
5 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
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

5 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
5 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
$1,114
H 12 in W 23 in D 8 in
Mahogany Double Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Double Wellington Chest With Two Banks Of Six
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Double Wellington Chest
Mahogany Double Wellington Chest
$8,287
H 50 in W 40 in D 19 in
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

19th Century mahogany military chest
19th Century mahogany military chest
$10,655
H 48 in W 45 in D 22 in
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

19th Century English Mahogany Chest
19th Century English Mahogany Chest
$3,795
H 48.63 in W 46.88 in D 20.63 in
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

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

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$4,350
H 41.25 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
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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.