Antique Commode Cabinet
19th Century Swedish Antique Commode Cabinet
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
1810s Danish Empire Antique Commode Cabinet
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Commode Cabinet
Pine
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Commode Cabinet
Wood
19th Century Antique Commode Cabinet
Wood
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
19th Century Antique Commode Cabinet
Wood
19th Century Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Antique Commode Cabinet
Pine
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
1750s French Louis XV Antique Commode Cabinet
Steel
19th Century Swedish Antique Commode Cabinet
Pine
18th Century German Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Commode Cabinet
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Cabinet
Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commode Cabinet
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Cabinet
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Commode Cabinet
Pine
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Cabinet
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
18th Century Austrian Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
1830s Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Commode Cabinet
Carrara Marble
18th Century German Antique Commode Cabinet
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Commode Cabinet
Pine
18th Century French Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commode Cabinet
Burl
Late 18th Century French Antique Commode Cabinet
Marble
1740s French Antique Commode Cabinet
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Commode Cabinet
Pine
19th Century Antique Commode Cabinet
Mahogany
18th Century French Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
1820s Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
19th Century Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
Early 20th Century French Antique Commode Cabinet
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Cabinet
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
Late 18th Century French Antique Commode Cabinet
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Commode Cabinet
Wood
18th Century Danish Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Cabinet
Brass
19th Century French Antique Commode Cabinet
Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Commode Cabinet
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Commode Cabinet
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Cabinet
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century French Country Antique Commode Cabinet
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commode Cabinet
Wood
18th Century Danish Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
18th Century French Antique Commode Cabinet
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Commode Cabinet
Bronze
18th Century Belgian Antique Commode Cabinet
Oak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.
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