$1,795
H 28.75 in W 30.75 in D 16.75 in
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Oak Washstand or Commode
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian washstand or commode In the manner of Herter Brothers USA
Brass
$880Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 31 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand, dry sink or commode featuring upper towel bar over three drawers with
Hardwood
Edwardian Mahogany Washstand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Edwardian Mahogany Wash Stand with Marble Top and Back Item Code: LC1402 A fine Edwardian mahogany wash stand of elegant proportions, displaying excellent quality craftsmanship and a...
Mahogany
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.75 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique Walnut Marble Top Washstand with Backsplash C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walnut Marble Top Washstand with Backsplash C1870 Measures - 36.75"H x 30"W x 17"D This
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser is an ode to a bygone era, when dressing in
Marble, Brass
Faux Bamboo Wood and Red Marble Chest / Washstand
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement faux bamboo maple washstand / chest with carved faux bamboo
Marble
$1,044
H 33.96 in W 18.02 in D 18.9 in
Georgian Mahogany Boxwood Inlaid Washstand c18th (Mirror Tambour Cabinet Folding
Located in Leeds, GB
A George III Mahogany and Boxwood Inlaid Washstand, Late 18th Century A fine George III period
Brass
$9,800
H 51 in W 40 in D 20 in
18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Incline Village, NV
, circa 1835. The washstand conveniently accommodates all of the pieces from the Mason's set in their
Ironstone, Hardwood
$1,995
H 35 in W 30.5 in D 16 in
Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
A refinished Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on original Wheels and hardware
Walnut, Pine
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
Wood, Hardwood, Satinwood
$3,300
H 41.25 in W 31 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of
Marble
$3,100
H 36.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of
Marble
Unavailable
H 42.01 in W 45.4 in D 20.4 in
French Marble Washstand Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
19th century French marble and Cuban mahogany washstand. The marble top above an arrange of
Marble
Antique Bedroom Washstand Made of Cuban Mahogany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This is a very interesting pot cupboard, commode or washstand with a lift up lid! This is a very
Mahogany
Antique Flip Top Primitive Colonial Pine Wood Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Flip Top Primitive Colonial Pine Wood Washstand Commode. Item featured is a flip top
Pine
Sold
H 39 in W 29 in D 16 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode. Item featured carved
Marble
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H 37 in W 26 in D 16 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash. Item features a
Marble
Sold
H 33 in W 36 in D 15 in
American Primitive Colonial Red Polychrome Painted 3-Drawer Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive colonial red distress polychrome painted 3-drawer washstand commode
Pine
Sold
H 37 in W 31 in D 17.5 in
Antique American Victorian Mahogany Washstand Commode Marble Top Vanity
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian mahogany washstand commode marble top backsplash vanity. Item features
Marble
Sold
H 32 in W 23.25 in D 15 in
Antique French Country Primitive Green Painted Hitchcock Style Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Primitive Green Painted Hitchcock Style Washstand Commode. Item features one
Wood
Antique Victorian Marble-Top Walnut Commode Washstand, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand commode offers shaped and beveled backsplash with flanking candle
Marble
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lane Federal Cherry Wood Nightstand Bedside Table Washstand Backsplash Commode
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Federal cherry wood nightstand bedside table Washstand commode with backsplash. Item features
Cherry
Sold
H 50 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique American Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Washstand Towel Bar Cabinet Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American wash stand, dry sink or commode. Made of quartersawn oak featuring
Oak
19th Century English Oak Washstand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak washstand from England with a wonderful hand scalloped backsplash. The top of the
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Marble-Top Washstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV mahogany marble-top washstand features graceful cabriole legs
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 17.5 in W 21 in D 11 in
Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand. Circa Early 20th
Pine
Sold
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique Late Victorian Eastlake Oak Washstand Cabinet Chest Dresser 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Turn of the century oak washstand featuring three drawers with side cabinet and brass hardware.
Oak
Sold
H 47.25 in W 33.38 in D 19.5 in
Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Washstand, circa 1870
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Victorian Eastlake washstand Originally purchased from Marshall Field's in
Slate
Sold
H 28 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique Late Victorian Walnut Marble Top Washstand 3 Drawer Chest Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century washstand or dresser. Made from walnut with 3 dovetailed drawers and a white
Marble
Sold
H 31.5 in W 29 in D 17 in
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Pine Wood Flip Top Washstand Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century primitive colonial pine wood flip top washstand cabinet. Item features a flip
Pine
Sold
H 28.75 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Granite Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake dresser or chest of drawers. Made of walnut featuring three (3) drawers with raised burled panels, turned knobs, acanthus carved accents, and granite top o...
Granite
Sold
H 52.25 in W 38.5 in D 18 in
Antique English Mahogany and Carrera Marble Washstand With Green Tulip Tile Back
Located in Centennial, CO
Such a charming antique English mahogany washstand with Carrara marble top and green tulip tile
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Pair of Commodes
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An elegant pair of Regency demilune bedside commodes / washstands in mahogany of a good color and
Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Eastlake Walnut Marble 3 Drawer Chest Dresser Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful American Victorian era dresser, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with three dovetailed drawers, stepped stiles and a marble top. The drawers are dovetailed via the Knapp Joi...
Marble
19th Century French Regence Carrara Marble-Top Commode - Washstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Regence Carrara marble-top commode washstand was handcrafted during the
Sold
H 31 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burlwood Walnut Marble Top Washstand Nightstand Commo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burlwood Walnut Marble Top Washstand Nightstand Commode. Item features a
Marble
Sold
H 54 in W 42 in D 19 in
English Victorian Green Ceramic Tile Backsplash Marble Top Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian green ceramic tile backsplash marble top washstand commode. Item features
Marble
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand commode offers marble top with shaped backsplash with lower shelf
Marble
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H 29 in W 30.5 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Marble Washstand Dresser Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian marble top dresser. Made from quartersawn oak with walnut burled veneer front. Each drawer features an ornately carved key hole and hand carved drawer pulls centere...
Marble
Sold
H 42.25 in W 30.75 in D 16.75 in
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top Washstand, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand offers beveled marble top with backsplash and candle stands
Marble
Sold
H 30.71 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Antique Quality Mahogany Washstand Bedside Table Georgian Nightstand C1820
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality mahogany washstand bedside table Georgian nightstand C1820 . Great rare item
Wood
Sold
H 40.95 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Antique Quality Mahogany Washstand Bedside Table Georgian Nightstand, C1800
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality mahogany washstand bedside table Georgian nightstand C1800 . Great rare item
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 31 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser Washstand Cabinet Fruit & Nut
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian chest of drawers, circa 1870s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with a serpentine backsplash and three lower drawers. Drawers are hand dovetailed and ...
Walnut
Sold
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 20 in
Antique Maple Washstand, Dry Sink, Commode, Tiger Stripe Maple, B692 REDUCED!!
Located in Vancouver, BC
This antique French Canadian washstand is constructed of lovely tiger stripe maple and can be used
Maple
English Pine Washstand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English pine washstand with original hardware and grey marble on top surfaces.
French Mahogany Marble-Top Washstand
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
French mahogany marble-top washstand having two short and three long drawers having brass handles
Black Veined Marble and Oak Washstand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Marble and Oak Washstand with drawer.
Marble
French Oak Marble Top Chest/Washstand
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Solid oak chest of two short and three long drawers having a marble top raised on shaped legs
Antique Faux Bamboo Washstand with Marble Backsplash
Located in Southampton, NY
Faux Bamboo Washstand with Marble Backsplash. Good Proportions. New Paint.
Marble
English Faux Bamboo Washstand with Swivel Mirror and Marble Top
Located in Stamford, CT
English Faux Bamboo Washstand with Swivel Mirror and Marble Top with three drawers.
19th Century Victorian Marble-Top Walnut Washstand
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A marble backsplash and topped serpentine washstand with conforming walnut base with brass and
Marble
Sold
H 56 in W 36 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Satin Walnut Marble Top Washstand, Tiles, Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian satin walnut marble top washstand with tiles, Scotland 1900, B2792 Scotland
Marble
$2,980
H 43.75 in W 25.75 in D 20.5 in
Vintage French Oak Flip-Top Confiturier, Cabinet, Cupboard or Dry Sink, or Bar
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Endless possibilities abound in this special French Confiturier, Small Cupboard. Constructed of solid oak with raised panels, a full door hinge, and a wonderful flip open top, give t...
Oak
$4,110
H 41.93 in W 43.31 in D 83.27 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH DUCK EGG BLUE HAND PAiNTED ORNATELY DECORATED BED FRAME IN OAK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French Duck Egg Blue hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame Please note th...
Oak
French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance the ambiance of any space with this French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier. Handcrafted in France in the 1990s, the stunning bronze and alabaster materials add a touch of ele...
Alabaster, Bronze
18thC French Elm Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780 18thC French Elm Refectory Table sku 1670 An Exceptional Example W200 x D70 x H75 cm Knee height 69 cm
Elm
$950 / item
H 10 in W 5 in D 8 in
Cumberland Sconce, Handmade Contemporary Glass Sconce by Studio Dunn
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our sculptural glass wall sconce is handmade by a New England glassblower. A metal canopy complements the custom glass shade. Available in two Smoke Grey or Opal White, the colored g...
Metal
Italian Elm Country Style Trestle Dining Table
Located in London, London
Dining table Elm Country style Italian Early 20th Century This exquisite early 20th-century Italian farmhouse trestle table showcases the timeless beauty and robust craftsmansh...
Elm
$3,437
H 54.73 in W 17.33 in D 29.53 in
English antique wood and original glass display cabinet, with shelves, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Antique wooden display case, with internal shelves and original glass from the time. Of English origin and dating back to the first half of the 1800s. Good condition, various signs o...
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Credenza with Topper by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive midcentury piece features a sturady finished walnut construction including a finished back, a credenza with three dovetail jointed drawers with two cabinets on either...
Walnut
$675
H 14 in W 30.75 in D 15 in
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, A Drop Leaf Desk, no hardware. Part # 6405314. I need to confirm the depth measurement...
Walnut
$1,800
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 17 in
Antique 19th C. Italian Regency Tole Metal Flip Top Yellow Vanity Sink Drysink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Italian Regency Tole Metal Flip Top Yellow Vanity Sink Drysink. Item features a rectangular form, inset water basin with mirror, three drawers, and lower storage. Pai...
Metal
Primitive Mid-Century French Wooden Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A simple tripod legged stool or side table. France, c1940s. Simple construction. Wabi-Sabi esque imperfections, ideal for adding a bit of character and warmth to space. Internal ...
Wood
French Vintage Hat & Coat Train Rack
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Art Deco style train rack would be the perfect shelf for an entryway, bathroom, or home gym. Tubular chromed steel makes for attractive and durable construction of the tw...
Steel, Chrome
$2,400
H 29 in W 14.75 in D 12.5 in
French Circa 1900 Walnut Small Cabinet with Marble Top and Single Door Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century walnut small cabinet from circa 1900 with grey variegated marble top, single drawer over single door. This French Turn of the Century walnut cabinet, cra...
Marble
Late 18th Century Swedish Painted Pull Out Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century very unusual, all original Swedish country house pull out bed. The original paint, applied with a traditional hand and comb painting technique, from natural pigment...
Pine
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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