Pair of Black Lacquer Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elevate your space with this pair of high-end Portuguese Baroque-style wood tables, now re imagined in sleek black lacquer by expert artisans. Featuring a single drawer with a cut-ou...
Walnut
Pair, Baker Collector’s Edition French Country Style 3 Drawer Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Baker Collector’s Edition French Country Style 3 Drawer Commode Each finely constructed French country style chest features 3 drawers with polished brass pulls, a serpentine s...
Brass
$4,060Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Veneer Nightstands/Commodes - Two Doors/Single Drawer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of SOLID cube Mid Century Modern Nightstands. Rosewood veneer with laminate lining. The finish is wrapped all the way around so they can float in room and look good...
Laminate, Walnut, Rosewood
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Night Tables Commodes with Marble Tops
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of marble top night tables in a french / Italian Renaissance style c1935 with Marquetry and inlay, bronze mounts and (porcelain inserts behind each door, see pics, not ...
Beech, Birch, Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Lacquer
$4,850 / set
Italian Rococo Style Walnut Commodes, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Italian Rococo Style Bombe Commodes crafted from richly grained burl walnut, each with a curvaceous serpentine form and three drawers.
Walnut
$5,472Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1940's Tall Hollywood Regency Dark Walnut Chiffoniers/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Pair Hollywood Regency Carved Walnut Tall Chiffoniers/ Bachelors Chests/ Tall Boys/ Wardrobes. Many drawers, lots of storage space. Brass lattice fronts with pleated fabric ba...
Wood
Unavailable|$3,400 / set
Pair of Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of early 20th century Italian walnut side tables or bedside chests.
Wood
Unavailable|$6,759 / set
Pair of 20th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A pair of 20th century walnut Italian cube parquetry shaped front commodes on cabriole legs, circa 1920.
Walnut, Wood
Unavailable|$21,000 / set
Pair of commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Italian neoclassical walnut demi-lune commodes, eahc of plain D form, fitted with a frieze drawer above a panel door raised on straight tapering legs
Walnut
Unavailable|$393,000 / set
Pair of Superb 18th Century Italian Arbalette Burl Walnut Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of superb 18th century Italian Arbalette burl walnut commodes in the English taste, each with its original yellow Siena marble top, hardware and three functioning and graduati...
Unavailable|$88,359 / set
Louis XIV Pair of Commodes
Located in Genova, IT
Pair of commodes with four drawers moved on the front, veneered in walnut and burl walnut, Veneto, mid-18th century.
Walnut
Unavailable|$33,000 / set
Pair of Italian marquetry commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Northern Italian marquetry commodes with cedar, amaranth, sycamore, and walnut with later siena marble tops.
Cedar, Sycamore, Walnut
Unavailable|$357,200 / set
Pair of 18th Century Neapolitan Burl Walnut Parquetry Bombe Serpentine Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique pair of 18th century Neapolitan burl walnut, mother-of-pearl, Parquetry Bombé serpentine commodes, each with a conforming Breccia Fior di Pesco marble top above two long dra...
Unavailable|$23,562 / set
Very Elegant Pair of Serpentine Commodes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of serpentine commodes in walnut, gilt bronze handles, three drawers.
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,250 / set
Pair of French Regency Style Shaped Commodes
Located in Quogue, NY
Decorative and functional, this pair of cabinets would work well as sofa end tables or as nightstands. They are walnut with a banded top in a darker inlay.
Walnut
Unavailable|$2,000
Pair of Louis XV Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Commodes
Located in Chamblee, GA
These commodes are simply beautiful ! A highly figured marble top sits on a wood case having a drop down shelf with leather. Inside is a small drawer and storage space. Below this...
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,663 / set
Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A very good pair of Victorian burr walnut bedside chests of drawers. Well-constructed in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers. Each with a series of 4 graduated drawers, ...
Walnut, Burl
Unavailable|$3,345 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut and Burr-Walnut Bedside Chests-of-drawers
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Pair of 19th century French walnut and burr-walnut bedside chests-of-drawers with ebonized detail. Useful pair of four-drawer chests with matching burr-walnut tops, drawer-fronts and...
Walnut
Unavailable|$6,145 / set
Walnut Chests of Drawers, Pair bespoke by Garners
Located in Uppingham, GB
A pair of modern two-drawer walnut chests. Manufactured by Garners, (Est 1966) The tops with matching striped grains & fine bead. Two beaded drawers resting on slender tapering leg...
Walnut
Unavailable|$1,707
Pair of Burr Walnut Art Deco Bedside Chests
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
A pair of superb quality bedside chests in the Art Deco style. Standing on a block foot. Four mahogany lined graduated drawers with original Art Deco handles which are banded in bo...
Walnut
Unavailable|$5,121 / set
Pair of Continental Walnut, Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Chests
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A pair of late 19th century Continental walnut and rosewood and satinwood marquetry chests of five drawers, each white a marble top. The whole with decorative metal mounts and escut...
Rosewood, Walnut, Satinwood
Unavailable|$5,195 / set
Pair of Shaped Walnut Nightstands in Oysterwood and Maple Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian walnut shaped chest of drawers featuring two drawers, walnut oyster wood styling and hand-carved inlays of Maple and Rosewood, with a hand rubbed old world finish, It...
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
Unavailable|$4,712 / set
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut and Bronze Chest of Drawer LAST PRICE
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Pair of Italian dresser commodes totally restored, Napoleon III second half of the 19th century.
Bronze
Unavailable|$39,850 / set
19th century pair of inlaid walnut wood chest of drawers
Located in Florence, IT
wonderful 19th century pair of inlaid walnut chest of drawers
Unavailable|$2,253 / set
Pair of Art Deco Style Bookcases Shelf Unites Blonde Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco style shelf units or bookcases. Fantastic design, clean and minimal look really embodies the 1920s aesthetic. Ready to be the talking point of any interio...
Unavailable|$57,150 / set
Pair of 18th Century Lombardy Arbalette Walnut and Parquetry Bedside Commodini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of 18th century Italian lombardy arbalette walnut and parquetry bedside commodini, each with shaped tops and three drawers, the whole raised on flattened bun feet.
Unavailable|$1,200
Pair of Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Lacquered and Walnut Nightstands
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of midcentury side tables by John Stuart. Walnut-front doors and drawer. Chrome edge and pulls. Black lacquer top and sides. Sold as a set of two. Measures: Width 26.25" De...
Chrome
Unavailable|$6,250 / set
Pair Bachelor Chests by Baker Vintage Hollywood Regency Neoclassic
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Coast, CA
Pair of Baker Neoclassic Walnut Chests with solid, substantial brass ring pulls, recently totally refurbished. Absolutely gorgeous. These are vintage Baker as as such were made duri...
Walnut
Unavailable|$12,959 / set
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, Pair of Sideboards Edition Drexel, USA 1950s.
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Berlin, DE
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, a pair commodes or sideboards in walnut and White porcelain knobs.
Porcelain, Walnut
Unavailable|$2,950 / set
Pair of Small Chests by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish chests in bleached walnut. Two drawers. All in good working order with mellow patina.
Walnut
Unavailable|$15,995 / set
Pair of Rococo Style Chests Designed by Renaissance Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Rococo style two-drawer shaped chests of drawers featuring walnut oyster wood style inlay and a rosewood inlay line detail on the top, sides and front drawer panels with a ha...
Silver
Unavailable|$58,906 / set
J. Hoffmann att. / J. Soulek / An Extraordinary Pair of Drawer Chests
By Josef Hoffmann, Jakob Soulek
Located in Vienna, AT
JOSEF HOFFMANN attr. JAKOB SOULEK designed by: Josef Hoffmann attr., Vienna, around 1914 executed by: Jakob Soulek walnut and walnut veneer, decoratively cut plinth and corni...
Brass
Unavailable|$550 / set
SALE! SALE! SALE! Pair of "Harlequin" Bombay Chests, Travertine Tops STUNNING
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Pair of Harlequin Bombay chests with travertine tops, Hollywood Glam, charming and playful.Perfect for childrens room.Original condition
Travertine
Rare Pair of Single Chests of Drawers with Zeenkov Base, 1964 and 1970
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of four-drawer chests with extremely rare architectural base that was originally designed for the Zeenkov family. American black walnut with dovetailed edges, made in 1964 and 1...
Walnut
Unavailable|$4,370
Pair of 19th Century Italian Bedside Tables or Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good pair of late 19th century Italian bombe commodes in walnut, with a lovely color and elegant proportions that will work well in most settings, Italy, circa 1880.
Walnut
Sold|$10,242 / set
Pair of Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine pair of mid-19th century Italian walnut commodes.
Walnut
Sold|$10,652
Pair of Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful pair of early 19th Century Walnut commodes. These commodes are made from quality timber and feature fantastic use of matched timber that falls over the edges beautifully...
Walnut
Sold|$9,500
Pair Italian Neoclassic Walnut Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular tops with central compass star inlay within string inlay, over two drawers with line inlay, flanked by carving, raised on circular fluted legs, headed by paterae.
Walnut
Sold|$6,800
Pair of Italian Figured Walnut Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Stylish Figured Walnut Bombe Commodes --exquisite wood choice --Bombe and serpentine form.
Walnut
Sold|$17,250
Outstanding Pair of Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and rare pair of Italian late 18th century commodes in walnut from the Veneto area.
Walnut
Sold|$6,800
PAIR OF ITALIAN WALNUT PARQUETRY COMMODES
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Pair of Italian Parquetry Commodes in Bombe Form. Parquetry throughout including sides and top.
Walnut
Sold|$4,850 / set
Pair of Italian Walnut Demilune Commodes
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Italian demilune commodes with doors. The pair with demilune shape with two front doors that open to reveal storage and shelving. The back with small openings that can allo...
Walnut
Sold|$11,225 / set
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of stunning 19th Century Italian two drawer walnut commodes.
Boxwood, Walnut
Sold|$16,500
Pair of Italian Walnut Marquetry Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century style marquetry commodes executed in a manner indicitive of the Lombardy region of Northern Italy
Walnut
Sold|$12,750 / set
Pair Of Italian Neoclassic Walnut Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular top over two over two long drawers all with shield form escutcheons, raised on square tapered legs.
Walnut
Sold|$4,882 / set
Near Pair of 18th Century Walnut Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Near pair of 18th C walnut commodes on stands. Would make good bedside tables. 1740.
Walnut
Sold|$11,198
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Interesting and Attractive Pair of French 19th Century Walnut Commodes. The commodes of broadly rectangular form but with outset front corners incorporating flattened columns and...
Walnut
Sold|$16,800 / set
Pair of Italian Burl Walnut Bombe Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of Italian Burl walnut Bombe commodes. Really pretty finish and beautiful wood grain.
Walnut
Sold|$13,997
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Very Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes c.1820 Of broadly rectangular shape but with sophisticated detailing throughout, these pieces employ walnut veneers of...
Walnut
Sold|$20,621
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 18th century Italian walnut commodes with nice figured walnut panels and kingwood inlay.
Walnut
Sold|$20,350 / set
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of 19th century Italian walnut commodes. Beautiful finish, excellent quality craftsmanship as well as ample storage.
Walnut
Sold|$6,964 / set
Pair of 20th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th century Italian walnut commodes. A pair of fine quality Italian commodes in the Louis XV manner dating from the 20th century.
Walnut
Sold|$55,000 / set
Pair of Altona Walnut and Gilt Commodes
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Pair of Altona Walnut and Gilt Commodes Attributed to Johann Friedrich Köster A fine pair of transitional commodes in walnut and giltwood, the walnut tops with crossbanding and c...
Walnut
Sold|$24,581
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with a nice original finish.
Walnut
Sold|$10,488 / set
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century Italian walnut four drawer commodes on turned feet.
Walnut
Sold|$22,000 / set
Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Walnut Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of neoclassical walnut commodes. Exceptional finish on these and pretty brass pulls with lion's heads.
Brass
Sold|$45,066 / set
Pair of Late 18th Century Walnut Commodes
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late eighteenth century walnut commodes with original grey, green and white marble tops.
Walnut
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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