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Original Painted French Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th c original painted French commode. Faux marble decorated top. 1780. Dimensions 38
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18th Century French Antique Commode Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Gustavian commode, bleached mahogany veneer with brass decorations. Beautifully
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1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Furniture

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Mahogany

Exceptional, Period Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
commode in the bombé style, with rounded legs terminating in ormolu feet. The whole richly decorated in
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Commode Furniture

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Antique Danish Oak Commode, 1850s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Oak Commode, 1850s. Wonderful and perfect sized four drawer dresser insolid Nordic
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Mid-19th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commode Furniture

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Oak

18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 18th century Italian Walnut serpentine fronted commode. Having marquetry boxwood
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century Italian Commode
18th Century Italian Commode
$8,215 Sale Price
20% Off
Faux Marbled, Venetian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking, c. 1800 hand-carved, painted, and parcel gilt Venetian commode with three, sinuously
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Commode Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Portuguese Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, hand-carved Padouk wood commode from Portugal. A clipped corner top surmounts richly carved
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Commode Furniture

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Padouk

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Commode
19th Century Portuguese Commode
$9,800 Sale Price
79% Off
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French bleached and painted walnut commode. Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Venetian Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century painted, gilded and carved commode.
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19th Century Italian Antique Commode Furniture

18th Century German Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
A three-drawer commode with burled veneer inset panels. Satinwood stringing and fruitwood body.
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Late 18th Century German Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of 19th Century Swedish 3 drawer commodes with Greek Key decoration. 1890
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Italian Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century painted, gilded and carved Italian commode.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Commode Furniture

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Wood

Period Empire Italian Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Empire walnut commode with neoclassical giltwood carved appliques.
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Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Empire Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Empire Commode in book matched flame mahogany and Black Marble Top
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Marble-Topped Commode
Located in Worcester, GB
Louis XVI Marble-Topped Commode French, c. 1770 This Louis XVI commode from France dates to the
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Late 18th Century French Antique Commode Furniture

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Kingwood

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
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Early 1900s French Antique Commode Furniture

18thc Walnut Directoire Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Simple Walnut Commode
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble

French Regence Inlaid Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Period French kingwood and tulipwood inlaid Regence commode with gilt metal mounts and shaped
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1720s French Regency Antique Commode Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Genovese Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual, hand carved, veneered, inlaid and ebonized, four drawer, serpentine front commode with
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1780s Italian Baroque Antique Commode Furniture

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Wood, Pearwood, Burl

18th c. Walnut commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptionally Carved 18th c. Commode
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

18th c. Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful 18th c. Walnut Commode
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

18th c. Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful 18thc. Walnut Commode
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

Serpentine Front Rococo Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th century French painted serpentine front commode with a marble top, 1880. Dimensions
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble

18th Century Painted French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Handsome 18th Century French serpentine front commode. With carved details on the drawers and
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18th Century French Antique Commode Furniture

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Wood

18th c. Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully shaped commode with lovely patina
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

Serpentine, Northern Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional, three-drawer, serpentine, commode veneered with pear, olive and fruit woods featuring
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Commode Furniture

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Fruitwood, Olive, Walnut

Serpentine, Northern Italian Commode
Serpentine, Northern Italian Commode
$16,750 Sale Price
50% Off
18th Century Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Spectacular 18th century walnut commode with three drawers and original hardware. Each drawer
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Provincial oak commode. With a serpentine front and retaining it's original
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Furniture

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Oak

Antique Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Louis XV style commode with bronze mounts. The commode with cross-banding having mitered
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Commode Furniture

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Bronze

Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century A refined expression of 19th-century French craftsmanship
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Furniture

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Oak

18th Century French Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Commode, of pine, with original finish, its shaped and molded top on conforming base, two stacked
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commode Furniture

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Pine

Louis XVI Dutch Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XVI period Dutch commode with central urn and floral carved motif on the drawers flanked by
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Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Commode Furniture

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Paint, Wood

Louis XV Kingwood Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With inset serpentine blu turquin marble top over two conforming drawers. Tapered legs.
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble

Decorated Venetian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century Italian, probably Venetian three-drawer commode, the top faux painted to
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Furniture

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Poplar

18th Century Regence Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Important Regence commode created in the 18th century Four drawers with locking device Carved
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1710s French Régence Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
commodes epitomizes all of the best elements of the neoclassical Louis XVI style. Based on the furniture
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Swedish Pine Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th century Swedish pine commode with three full-length drawers and carved detailing at the
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commode Furniture

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Pine

Louis Philippe Cherry Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
This cherrywood commode has something unusual besides its wood, it has its original bronze hardware
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Furniture

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Cherry

Louis XV Kingwood Commode
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Louis XV kingwood commode of a good color and patina: attractive serpentine and bombe shape
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Furniture

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Kingwood

Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A finely crafted Louis XV period walnut commode with a shaped serpentine front and carved apron
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19th Century French Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

Late 18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French commode. Mid-blue shade of scraped back paint and a pale top. Circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century English French Provincial Antique Commode Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Louis Philippe Marble-Top Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis Philippe period commode featuring a dark marble top over a case of matched veneer drawers
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19th Century French Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble

19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode is an antique chest of drawers that exudes
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commode Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
, this commode showcases the craftsmanship and attention to detail typical of Italian furniture from the
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19th Century Italian Antique Commode Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century German Oak Commode
By German Manufactory
Located in Tetbury, GB
Rare mid C18th German Oak bow fronted commode / chest of drawers of very unusual design with
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Commode Furniture

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Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut

French Early 19th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful commode is made of flamed mahogany and it has its original black marble top.
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely unusual three drawer French chest Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery Design has a surrealistic feel to it Obviously and artist depiction of a town Finishe...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble

18th Century Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Italian painted pine commode with secret drawer compartments. 1760. Code
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18th Century Italian Antique Commode Furniture

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Pine

George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1760. The angles with a blind gothic fretwork
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18th Century Antique Commode Furniture

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Mahogany

Italian Empire Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
1900s Italian Empire mahogany chest of drawers with gilt bronze ormolu, keys and black marble top.
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commode Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Pantolinier Commode
Located in Napa, CA
Gorgeous Louis XV Pantolinier from Arles, France. Has flowered red cloth liner in both drawers. Hardware in tact and holding strong, feels very solid. It is beautiful with great li...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Commode Furniture

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Metal

Louis XV Pantolinier Commode
Louis XV Pantolinier Commode
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Rococo Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
A good clean chest with a serpentine top with banded edge over three conforming drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Nice brown patina. Cabriole legs.
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1760s Italian Rococo Antique Commode Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Early Italian Commode
Located in Augusta, GA
Early Italian commode Made in the 18th century Beautiful craftsmanship and details Key to drawers
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18th Century Italian Antique Commode Furniture

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Cherry

18th Century Early Italian Commode
18th Century Early Italian Commode
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Breakfront Dutch Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century oak breakfront Dutch commode with a faux marble top. 1780. Code: 8833
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18th Century Dutch Antique Commode Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical / Louis XVI commode hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s. This small commode comes
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commode Furniture

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Fruitwood, Walnut

French Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming Louis XV period commode in original yellow painted finish, with 3 drawers with bronze
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commode Furniture

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Wood

French Louis XV Painted Commode
French Louis XV Painted Commode
$3,600 Sale Price
44% Off
18th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French fruitwood commode.Of interesting design with a great set of ormolu handles.
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18th Century French Antique Commode Furniture

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Fruitwood

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Antique Commode Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique commode furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique commode furniture — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique commode furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique commode furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of antique commode furniture over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, Paul Sormani and François Linke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Commode Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of antique commode furniture at 1stDibs is $4,981, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $845,000 for the highest priced.

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 Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

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