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Place of Origin: French
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Zebrano Open in Tow Drawers
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in Zebrano
Build with 13 scares Zebrano marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black painted metal. The frame is built in oak and t...
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Early 2000s Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
By Michel Pigneres
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Nice sideboard by Michel Pigneres, The finish is original lacquered wood. Deep maroon color. The metal is silver with patina. There are some small scratches on the surface as to be ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A pair of early 20th c French walnut & gilt bronze mounted chests by E. Schmidt
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of early 20th century French Louis XVI style walnut and gilt bronze mounted commodes signed E. Schmidt Paris. . Original Breche Violette marble tops. Fine qualit...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French transition Louis XVI small writing cabinet Meuble Ecritoire
Rectangular cabinet with canted corners standing on four high cabriole legs with gilt bronze sabots; a sliding door underneath a frieze drawer revealing a removable writing slide with green leather lining and compartments for ink bottles opens to one large compartment. The bottom of the cabinet consists of another, hidden drawer which opens to the side. The cabinet is topped by a red marble slab...
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1760s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mahogany Chest
Located in London, England
Mahogany chest of drawers. Circa 1870.
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1870s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Ebonite Wood Commode at Cost Price
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional commode in ebonite wood from Macassar entirely French polished.
3 drawers also french polished. Pair available.
This pair is unique as it was a special order for the S...
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2010s Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Moucheté Mahogany, ormolu, and Gris St. Anne marble commode. The three drawer chest is raised by beautiful topie shaped legs with fin...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Yin-Yang Chest Drawers Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Yin-Yang chest drawers designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: W 80 x D 47 x H 93 cm
Body in painted and natural ash veneer • front in matte paint ?nish
Structure in MDF ...
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2010s Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Ebonized and Elm Wood with White Marble Top Commode, France, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
1980's French three drawer commode in the style of French Empire.
Natural color elm wood drawers with ebonized frame with fluted leg details.
...
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1980s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Century French Painted Oak Workshop Cabinet, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Nice workshop cabinet with drawers painted in black from the 1940s in good condition. Chromed metal handles. Ideal in a kitchen or living room.
Vintage or industrial decoration.
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1940s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore the timeless elegance of a late 18th-century French Louis XVI chest of drawers. This exquisite piece stands gracefully on slender cabriole legs and features two drawers adorn...
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1790s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Fruitwood
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Commode
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning French 19th century Louis XV St. Four-drawer kingwood, tulipwood and ormolu commode. The bombe shaped commode is raised on short cabriole legs decorated by ormolu masculin...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
20th Century French Oak Chest of Drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare 20th century French oak.
Five drawers with brass handles.
Nice quality and condition.
Category
1940s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Commode, Early 18th Century
Located in Essex, MA
18th century commode.
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Industrial chest of drawers with six big drawers
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Vintage chest of drawers in Pinewood!
Six large drawers to store your stuff!
Dxhxl: 50x86x170 cm
Inside size drawers: 41,5x32x44 cm
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Mid-20th Century Industrial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Louis XV Style Sauteuse Commode Stamped Rosewood Mercier, Paris
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Louis XV jumping chest of drawers rosewood stamped with Mercier richly garnished with gilded bronzes floral decoration, 90 cm high, 120 cm wide and 49 ...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
French 19th Century Transitional Style Mahogany and Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century transitional st. mahogany, ormolu, and Sarrancolin marble commode. The three drawer chest is raised by handsome cabriole legs with elegant, high qua...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Walnut Wood Chest with Inlay and Three Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Carved and inlaid walnut chest of drawers with three drawers and bronze handles.
Category
19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Gorgeous Rock Crystal Inlaid Commode by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
This dresser features three drawers, and is entirely inlaid with unpolished rock crystal platelets. Feet and finishes are made of brass. A pair is available. Studio Glustin Creation ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Pair of 4 Drawer Commode in Ash by Alain Richard, Charron Groupe 4, 1954
By Alain Richard
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of 4 drawers commode in ash, mahogany and lacquered metal made by Alain Richard and published by Charron Groupe 4 around 1954.
Ash and mahogany chest of drawers opening with fo...
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1950s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
20th Century Louis XV French Commode Style after Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XV French Commode style after Francois Linke
Parketterie from Royal Woods on solid beechwood. Imposing Espagnoette style of Ch...
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20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French walnut bombe commode, 1780
Dimensions
45 inches (114 cms) wide
24.5 inches (62 cms) deep
32.5 inches (83 cms) high.
Category
18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
CHARMING LiME GREEN RUSTIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming antique Victorian French painted chest of drawers with lovely handles.
This beautiful piece has a lot of character and charm with it...
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19th Century Victorian Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of refinement with this 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers. Exuding timeless eleg...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Lovely Louis XV period commode in red and green with beautiful and detailed carving around the key plates, resting on a c scroll apron and claw feet.
Category
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Charming Lime Green Rustic Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming Antique Victorian French painted chest of drawers with lovely handles.
This beautiful piece has a lot of character and charm with ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Doe chest of drawers - Red BAMBI
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The graceful silhouette of the doe inspires the creation of the Bambi chest of drawers, combining practicality and elegance for interior spaces.
The Bambi chest of drawers, a discre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
French 19th Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu and Brèche Violette Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality French 19th Louis XVI st. mahogany, ormolu and Brèche Violette marble commode. The four drawer chest is raised by fine circular fluted tapered l...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Ebonised finish. 1920.
Two available.
(Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles).
Dimensions
84 inches (213 cms) Wide
23 ...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Folk Art Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Folk Art commode, most likely made for a wedding gift with Initials JF circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine and impressive French Regence style faux tortoise shell ormolu-mounted commode with marble top, mid-20th century. The thick marble top over three long drawers all mounted with g...
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20th Century Régence French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Six-Drawer Cartonnier Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, brass, ormolu, leather, and Vert Maurin marble Cartonnier chest. The six drawer chest is raised by elegant squa...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Small Regency period marquetry in-between chest of drawers, France circa 1715/23
Located in Paris, FR
Attractive LXIV-Regence period (1715 / 1723) in-between chest of drawers in several species of precious wood on an solid oak core. Original top in Aleppo breccia marble and original ...
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18th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century Louis Philippe chest! The patina and character on this piece is especially good. The natural detail o...
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1850s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Louis XV Style Provincial Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
This large 19th century piece will add character and personality to a room. In a wonderfully rich dark oak, this chest is raised on escargot feet and features three drawers with orig...
Category
19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Botanised finish. 1920.
Two available.
(Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles)
Dimensions
84 inches (213 cms) Wide
23 ...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Sormani Antique Petite Commode
By Paul Sormani
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb petite commode signed "SORMANI" under the marble at each corner and also on the lock "SORMANI 134 Blvd Hausmann Paris", exquisite ormolu mounts a...
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Early 1900s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated commode. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant circular tapered fluted legs below the fine fluted straight frieze. Each ...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chest of Drawers, French Reconstruction Period, circa 1950-1960
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage chest of drawers, French reconstruction period, circa 1950-1960.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Three-Drawer Serpentine Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century French Carved Walnut Serpentine Commode with three Drawers.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Avignon French Provincial Style White Chest of Drawers with Gilt Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome French provincial style chest of drawers. Four drawers. Carved wood with 22k gilt trim. White painted finish. Original brass acanthus drawer handles with branch shapes.
...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rosewood and Amaranth Chest of Drawers, Transition Louis XV / Louis XVI Style –
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Beautiful three-drawer chest of drawers in rosewood and amaranth veneer, topped with Brocatelle marble.
The first of these drawers, in the upper section, features a raised front, inl...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A French Ormulo-Mounted Petite Commode By PAUL SORMANI
By Paul Sormani
Located in Sheffield, MA
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED INLAID
KINGWOOD & MARBLE-TOP PETIT COMMODE,
BY PAUL SORMANI, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
A rectangular marble top over two drawers with ormolu mounts ove...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century painted French 5-drawer commode, 1760
Dimensions:
50 inches (127 cms) wide
22 inches (56 cms) deep
31 inches (79 cms) high.
Category
18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Scriban Commode with Cylinder of Louis XV Period in Marquetry
Located in Marseille, FR
18th century commode scriban cylinder Louis XV period inlaid. Richly curved. 4 drawers. Many species of fruitwood, rich register of gilded bronze. Inne...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Beautiful High Chest of Drawers / Chiffoniere, Louis XVI/Transition
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century beautiful high chest of drawers / Chiffoniere in Louis XVI / transition.
Solid oak body with extremely elaborate marquetry veneer work on three sides. The chest of dr...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1850s French Ebonized Wood Pier Cabinet w/ Gilt Bronze & Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 1850s French ionized wood pier cabinet with gilt bronze & mother of pearl inlay decoration.
Missing table top.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Louis XIV Style Commode/Chest of Drawer
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XIV style commode/chest of drawer
The fittings are pronounced and of exceptionally good quality.
(D-Sam-98).
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Provincial Carved Oak Commode
Located in Vista, CA
A French provincial carved oak commode, 18th century, serpentine top, the blocked case with three drawers, panelled chamfered stiles, C-scrolled apron centred by a shell, and cabriol...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated commode. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant square tapered fluted legs below the fine frieze with a lovely mott...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Rococo Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Mid 20th Century black lacquer commodes in the rococo revival manner.
Both are fitted with three drawers and brass hardware wi...
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20th Century Rococo French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fancy Modern Designer Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy modern designer chest of drawers in Baroque style
2-drawer bodies, solid wood body. Fogged all-over with different colored sky leather patterns. Bronze sabot feet. An extremely unusual chest of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Castleworthy French Chest of Drawers in antique Louis XVI Style Baroque inlay
Located in Berlin, DE
Shaded precious wood, veneered. In the front two drawers, in the front and on the side walls broadly framed fillings with richly inlaid blooms of different noble wood, limited by so-...
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20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers in Raw Pine Wood: To Paint as You Want
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Chest of drawers in raw pine wood, still to be polished or painted as You wish. I bought to paint it myself, like a picture, but I never found the time.
There are also special handle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Commode
Located in Paris, FR
Commode with three drawers, decorated with antique-inspired images: swags over a reclining draped female holding a cup.
Repatinated.
Category
19th Century Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for an antique French commode or 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.
During Louis XIV's reign, the commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk. 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.
At 1stDibs, find antique and vintage French commodes and chests of drawers for sale — shop Rococo-style commodes, Empire-style commodes, Louis XVI-style commodes and other antique furniture today.