Commode Black White
Antique 1880s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Late 20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Resin
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cowhide, Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cowhide, Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cowhide, Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cowhide, Leather, Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Faux Leather, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Antiquities
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1790s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
2010s Hungarian Romantic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Softwood
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Parchment Paper
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1950s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1830s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
1990s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Late 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
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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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