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George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With molded rectangular cornice over three short drawers over three graduated drawers, the base with three graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet. Original handles. Overall origin...
Category

1740s English George II Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Other

Antique George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest

George II Walnut Chest on Chest

$8,500
French 19th Century Pair of Commodes
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite Pair of 19th century French pair of commodes. They are made of mahogany with brass around
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French 19th Century Pair of Commodes
French 19th Century Pair of Commodes

French 19th Century Pair of Commodes

$8,200 / set
19th Century Swedish Commode Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style commode, circa 1860, painted in a soft gray with a
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Beech

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commode Circa 1860
19th Century Swedish Commode Circa 1860

19th Century Swedish Commode Circa 1860

$4,950
Italian Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian shaped front inlaid walnut 4-drawer chest. Italian shaped-front inlaid walnut
Category

1860s Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Walnut Chest
Italian Walnut Chest

Italian Walnut Chest

$4,200
18th Century Northern Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved, walnut, inlaid with pear wood commode. Marquetry sea-serpent detail on top. Turned
Category

1790s Italian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pearwood, Walnut

Antique 18th Century Northern Italian Commode
18th Century Northern Italian Commode

18th Century Northern Italian Commode

$31,150 Sale Price
30% Off
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany chest on chest circa 1800. Fine quality English chest on
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest

$6,230
French Louis XIV Period Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
Beautifully carved French walnut commode (Louis XIV period, circa 1720) with three drawers in
Category

18th Century French Regency Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Period Commode
French Louis XIV Period Commode

French Louis XIV Period Commode

$23,000 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest A Garret Chest is one that can be broken down
Category

17th Century Georgian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest
17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest

17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest

$4,272
English George I Style Chest on Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
English George I style chest on chest.
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English George I Style Chest on Chest
English George I Style Chest on Chest

English George I Style Chest on Chest

$12,000
Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin
By Antoine-Louis Gosselin
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb Louis XV chest of drawers with all curved sides, in crimped kingwood marquetry in satin
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin
Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin

Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin

$16,732
Matched Pair of American Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A matched pair of American commodes with very interesting bookmatched mahogany drawer fronts and
Category

19th Century American Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Matched Pair of American Commodes
Matched Pair of American Commodes

Matched Pair of American Commodes

$24,900 / set
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo commode in It's original colour. ca 1770 Sweden.
Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

$14,800
18th Century Baroque Style Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Baroque style commode, circa 1750. Various precious wood veneers on solid fir wood
Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood, Fir

18th Century Baroque Style Commode
18th Century Baroque Style Commode

18th Century Baroque Style Commode

$8,129
Early 20th Century Fruitwood Commode
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 20th century French fruitwood commode of serpentine bombe form, having a
Category

1920s British Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Fruitwood Commode
Early 20th Century Fruitwood Commode

Early 20th Century Fruitwood Commode

$3,628
19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Delve into the elegance of the 19th century with this German walnut Biedermeier commode, a piece
Category

19th Century German Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Commode
19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Commode

19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Commode

$6,800
Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode
Located in Queens, NY
commode with parquetry and marquetry inlaid design. Antique condition, warped and cracked veneer in
Category

Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode
Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode

Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode

$62,500
Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A Danish 18th century commode in the arbalete form. This piece is soundly constructed in painted
Category

18th Century Danish French Provincial Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Paint, Wood

Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode
Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode

Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode

$10,735
Baroque Walnut Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Baroque walnut commode featuring three spacious drawers and compressed ball feet. The
Category

Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Walnut Commode, Mid-18th Century
Baroque Walnut Commode, Mid-18th Century

Baroque Walnut Commode, Mid-18th Century

$6,170
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes circa 1880. Fine quality pair of Scandinavian chest
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes

$9,242 / set
French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Louis XVI period commode featuring exquisite geometric parquetry inlay and a richly veined
Category

Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode
French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode

French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode

$9,500
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany bow front chest on chest with ebony string inlay on unique Hepplewhite crown
Category

19th Century British Sheraton Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest

English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest

$9,250
Pair of 18th Century George II Chest on Chests
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A one off pair of 18th Century George II mahogany chest on chests of compact size. The flat tops
Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century George II Chest on Chests
Pair of 18th Century George II Chest on Chests

Pair of 18th Century George II Chest on Chests

$27,604 / set
Antique Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French painted commode features a graceful appearance enhanced with subtle
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Painted Commode
Antique Country French Painted Commode

Antique Country French Painted Commode

$2,700
18th Century Italian Neoclassical / Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Neoclassical / Louis XVI Commode
18th Century Italian Neoclassical / Louis XVI Commode

18th Century Italian Neoclassical / Louis XVI Commode

$6,470
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire commode from the 19th century, updated more recently with paint in layered
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

$5,200
Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest The chest is Heavy Quality and has well
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest
Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest

Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest

$2,122
18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 18th Century Walnut Italian Neo-Classical Commode is a vintage piece of furniture that exudes
Category

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode
18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode

18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode

$10,800
Incredible 18th Century Carved French Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Incredible 18th Century French commode, with hand-carved ornament and gilded hardware, from Jean
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Late 18th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

Incredible 18th Century Carved French Commode
Incredible 18th Century Carved French Commode

Incredible 18th Century Carved French Commode

$16,000
French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful 18th century chest is made of fruitwood and a beautiful marble top.
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode

French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode

$4,210
Empire Commode, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire commode. Mahogany, oak, ormolu bronze, Saint Anne marble. France, 19th century. Rectangular
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Commode, France, 19th Century
Empire Commode, France, 19th Century

Empire Commode, France, 19th Century

$2,966
Pair of 19th Century Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century Italian walnut commodes.Finished on gilded lions claw feet. Unusual to find a
Category

19th Century Italian Country Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Walnut Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Walnut Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Walnut Commodes

$12,323 / set
18th C. French Louis XV Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV serpentine commode from the 18th century. This lovely antique chest of drawers
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

18th C. French Louis XV Serpentine Commode
18th C. French Louis XV Serpentine Commode

18th C. French Louis XV Serpentine Commode

$6,720
French Regence Petite Commode, Circa 1750
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine French Regence period petite 3-drawer commode in walnut marquetry with original Sienna
Category

18th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

French Regence Petite Commode, Circa 1750
French Regence Petite Commode, Circa 1750

French Regence Petite Commode, Circa 1750

$3,250 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode is a stunning piece of antique furniture. Crafted
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe Commode
19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe Commode

19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe Commode

$9,800
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, updated more recently with blue paint in
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Stone, Brass

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

$5,400
French 18th Century Small Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very charming piece with its royal marble top. It is made of inlay of walnut and fruitwood. The line of this pice is between Louis XIV and Louis XV.
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Small Commode
French 18th Century Small Commode

French 18th Century Small Commode

$3,200
19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic and eye catching 19th Century English chest on chest. This beautiful and well
Category

Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting
19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting

19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting

$6,503
French 18th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful mid-18th century French commode is made of oak with its original patina. It has
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Louis XIV Commode
French 18th Century Louis XIV Commode

French 18th Century Louis XIV Commode

$4,760
18th Century South European Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 18th Century South European walnut commode. Most probably Italian from the mid-18th
Category

Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century South European Walnut Commode
18th Century South European Walnut Commode

18th Century South European Walnut Commode

$4,922
English Georgian Mahogany Commode ca. 1800
Located in MILL, NL
Mahogany chest of drawers / chest of drawers. Original from England. Georgian period, ca. 1800
Category

Early 1800s Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Commode ca. 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Commode ca. 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Commode ca. 1800

$2,604
19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming, small painted French Louis xvi style commode with three drawers.
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Commode
19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Commode

19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Commode

$3,100
Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good sized pair of Italian walnut, two drawer commodes. Circa 1880.
Category

19th Century Italian Country Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes

$7,969 / set
Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750
Located in Sherborne, GB
George 2nd Virginia walnut Tallboy/chest on chest with fluted canted corners on bracket feet circa
Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750
Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750

Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750

$4,381
19th Century Large Scale English Mahogany Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of large scale English mahogany commodes from the 19th century. These
Category

19th Century English Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Large Scale English Mahogany Commodes
19th Century Large Scale English Mahogany Commodes

19th Century Large Scale English Mahogany Commodes

$12,000 / set
19th Century French Empire Period Commode
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful French Empire Period Commode. This commode is made with mahogany wood and was
Category

Early 19th Century Empire Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Period Commode
19th Century French Empire Period Commode

19th Century French Empire Period Commode

$4,250
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany commode, or chest of drawers with marble top
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode

$3,950
18th Century Painted Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
. The top of the commode is decorated with an ogee edge. This is a very simple and elegant chest with a
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Louis XVI Commode
18th Century Painted Louis XVI Commode

18th Century Painted Louis XVI Commode

$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 18th Century Spanish Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 18th Century Spanish oak four drawer commode. Great scale and a wonderful colour. Dimensions
Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

Large 18th Century Spanish Oak Commode
Large 18th Century Spanish Oak Commode

Large 18th Century Spanish Oak Commode

$4,484
Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant antique Italian Commode in a beautiful bleached Walnut, from the Tuscany Region, 18 th
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut
Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut

Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut

$6,526
18th Century French Provincial Oak Commode
Located in Cypress, CA
18th century French Provincial oak commode. Rectangular moulded top over three carved long
Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Provincial Oak Commode
18th Century French Provincial Oak Commode

18th Century French Provincial Oak Commode

$4,200
19th Century Walnut Commode from Alsace
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 19th Century French walnut commode from the Alsace region. With parquetry inlay and star on
Category

19th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Commode from Alsace
19th Century Walnut Commode from Alsace

19th Century Walnut Commode from Alsace

$5,340
18th Century French Provençal Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A lovely 18th Century French, serpentine fronted walnut commode. Comprising of two drawers with
Category

18th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Provençal Walnut Commode
18th Century French Provençal Walnut Commode

18th Century French Provençal Walnut Commode

$4,107
Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest-on-Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Untouched 18th-Century George III Period Mahogany Chest-on-Chest or Tallboy An untouched late
Category

Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest-on-Chest
Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest-on-Chest

Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest-on-Chest

$6,709
18th C. French Louis XV Bombé Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisitely beautiful French Louis XV carved-wood bombé commode, or chest of drawers, from the
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

18th C. French Louis XV Bombé Commode
18th C. French Louis XV Bombé Commode

18th C. French Louis XV Bombé Commode

$12,320
18th Century French Parquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French, Louis XIV style, walnut commode. With a parquetry top and sides with good set
Category

18th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Parquetry Bombe Commode
18th Century French Parquetry Bombe Commode

18th Century French Parquetry Bombe Commode

$4,682
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Austin, TX
This 19th-century French Louis Philippe commode has been carefully rethought by a professional
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode

$1,875 Sale Price
40% Off
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, circa 1850. The top planks still
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode

French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode

$3,200
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Antique Commode Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique commode chest for your home. An antique commode chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique commode chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique commode chest, designed in the Georgian, Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique commode chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Europa Antiques and Paul Sormani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Commode Chest?

Prices for an antique commode chest start at $1 and top out at $845,000 with the average selling for $4,985.

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.

Questions About Antique Commode Chest
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.

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