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18th Century French Commode Arbalete in Bleached Burl Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France in the 1700’s, this arbalete front commode has been bleached at some point
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century French Commode Arbalete in Bleached Burl Walnut
18th Century French Commode Arbalete in Bleached Burl Walnut

18th Century French Commode Arbalete in Bleached Burl Walnut

$4,800
A Napoleon I Bleached Mahogany Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Napoleon I bleached mahogany commode, comprising four drawers and a Belgian fossil marble
Category

Antique 1810s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A Napoleon I Bleached Mahogany Commode
A Napoleon I Bleached Mahogany Commode

A Napoleon I Bleached Mahogany Commode

$3,600
French Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Rustic 18th century French bleached walnut commode, 1820 Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cms) wide
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Commode
French Walnut Commode

French Walnut Commode

$4,003
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century French bleached oak commode, 1780. Dimensions: 47 inches (119 cms) wide
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Oak Commode
French Oak Commode

French Oak Commode

$4,749
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century French bleached oak serpentine commode, 1790. Dimensions: 53.5 inches (136 cms
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Oak Commode
French Oak Commode

French Oak Commode

$4,342
French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century French bleached walnut serpentine front commode, 1780. Dimensions: 47 inches (119
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Serpentine Commode
French Serpentine Commode

French Serpentine Commode

$5,360
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French bleached and carved oak commode, 1820 Dimensions 49.5 inches (126 cms
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Oak Commode
French Oak Commode

French Oak Commode

$4,003
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French bleached oak 3-drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions: 47 inches (119 cms
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Oak Commode
French Oak Commode

French Oak Commode

$4,064
1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in the 1800s in France, this antique dresser flaunts beautifully carved cabriole legs
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser
1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser

1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser

$5,395
French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French bleached oak three drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions 48 inches (122
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Oak Commode
French Oak Commode

French Oak Commode

$3,732
French Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French carved walnut commode with a marble top, 1780. Dimensions: 47
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Walnut Commode
French Walnut Commode

French Walnut Commode

$5,360
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning 18th century commode from the Provence region of France. Soundly constructed from washed
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Commode
French 18th Century Commode

French 18th Century Commode

$7,900
18th Century Bleached Walnut and Oak Regence Commode, Circa 1730
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved, circa 1730, this commode is from the Regence period of France. The walnut and oak wood
Category

Antique 1730s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

18th Century Bleached Walnut and Oak Regence Commode, Circa 1730
18th Century Bleached Walnut and Oak Regence Commode, Circa 1730

18th Century Bleached Walnut and Oak Regence Commode, Circa 1730

$9,600
French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
This generously sized English bleached oak cabinet dates from 1880 and has a 4 drawer serpentine
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest
French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest

French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest

$3,295
French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French chest of drawers was created during the late Louis XIV or early Regence period
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls
French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls

French Louis XIV Bleached Oak Commode with Bronze Sea Horse Pulls

$5,800
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Grey Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-crafted in France in the mid 1800s using mahogany as primary
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Grey Top
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Grey Top

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Grey Top

$3,650
18th Century Richly Carved Bleached Oak Louis XV Serpentine Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Richly carved serpentine front in bleached oak, dating the mid-18th century Louis XV period with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Richly Carved Bleached Oak Louis XV Serpentine Commode
18th Century Richly Carved Bleached Oak Louis XV Serpentine Commode

18th Century Richly Carved Bleached Oak Louis XV Serpentine Commode

$5,600
18th Century French Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th Century Louis XV commode in bleached wood oak, with a serpentine front, turned “bun feet
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Commode
18th Century French Commode

18th Century French Commode

$16,500
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France, circa 1860, this bleached oak chest of drawers enchants with its intricacies and
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A two-door oak buffet from Belgium, circa 1850. The upright frame is subtly embellished by expressive raised panels on the cupboard doors and filigree hardware, time-worn patinated b...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet
19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet

19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet

$4,995
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced during the 19th Century. Upon first glance
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

$4,995
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest of drawers with black marble top hand-made in France in the mid 1800s using
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Black Marble Top
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Black Marble Top

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Commode with Black Marble Top

$3,650
French Bow Front Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French bow-front bleached oak commode, 1810. Dimensions: 45.5 inches (116
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Bow Front Oak Commode
French Bow Front Oak Commode

French Bow Front Oak Commode

$4,064
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A French bleached oak chest of drawers crafted in the 1880s. This dresser comprises three long
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest/ Commode with Marble Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe with white marble top built in France in the mid 1800s using mahogany. This chest is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest/ Commode with Marble Top
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest/ Commode with Marble Top

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest/ Commode with Marble Top

$4,250
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1880. Unvarnished vintage, carrying the
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
With a set of four composed drawers, this 1860s French bleached chest displays a pensive refinement
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers rendered in a splendid bleached oak from France, produced circa 1880. A wooden
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1850. This elegant antique buffet
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from France, circa 1840. Three pull-out drawers framed by pillars carved in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Oak

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
French Louis XV Style Bleached Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XV commodes, such as this gorgeous, bleached example from the 1920s, are known for their
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Bleached Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1920s
French Louis XV Style Bleached Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1920s

French Louis XV Style Bleached Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1920s

$5,800
1920s Bleached Oak French Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1920. The curves of the paneling and
Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1920s Bleached Oak French Oak Drawer Chest
1920s Bleached Oak French Oak Drawer Chest

1920s Bleached Oak French Oak Drawer Chest

$4,595
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th Century France. Ornate and delicately crafted, this
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

$4,995
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful chest is narrow and has 5 drawers, very easy to place anywhere.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Commode
French 18th Century Commode

French 18th Century Commode

$3,700
1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1820. An elegant antique chest
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century oak commode produced in France, standing on dainty turnip feet and flaunting an
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Commode
19th Century French Oak Commode

19th Century French Oak Commode

$4,995
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Built in France circa 1900, this vintage oak chest of drawers presents a simple yet refined
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1840. An antique chest featuring three
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis XVI Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI/Directoire chest built in France in the mid to late 19th century using mahogany and oak
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis XVI Commode with Black Marble Top
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis XVI Commode with Black Marble Top

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis XVI Commode with Black Marble Top

$3,450
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1880. A refined, rustic antique, this wooden
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century oak chest, handcrafted in France, boasts a stout plinth base, masterfully carved
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

$5,195
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1840. A sophisticated antique chest
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. The paneling of this chest’s drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Built during the 19th century in France, this sturdy bleached oak dresser showcases four spacious
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$5,595
18th Century French Bleached Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Handsome, 18th century French limed oak commode with panelled sides, darker top and six drawers in
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Bleached Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Bleached Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Bleached Chest of Drawers

$4,900
20th Century, French, Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century bleached oak chest of drawers made in France. Four top-down drawers flanked by
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century, French, Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
20th Century, French, Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

20th Century, French, Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$1,795
18th Century French Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A Wonderful 19th Century French Provincial bleached oak commode with original hinges and
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Oak Serpentine Commode
18th Century French Oak Serpentine Commode

18th Century French Oak Serpentine Commode

$5,224
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. This oak chest of drawers is composed of
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. Composed with a dignified aura, this
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
Wonderful 18th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century French bleached and carved oak commode, 1780 Dimensions 50.5 inches
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Wonderful 18th Century French Oak Commode
Wonderful 18th Century French Oak Commode

Wonderful 18th Century French Oak Commode

$5,089
Vintage French Bleached and White Washed Oak Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage French bleached and white washed oak chests. Mixes well with a variety of decors
Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Bleached and White Washed Oak Chests
Vintage French Bleached and White Washed Oak Chests

Vintage French Bleached and White Washed Oak Chests

$4,850 / item
Antique French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This antique bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France. The rectangular silhouette is
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Antique French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

Antique French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$3,995
20th Century French Carved Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century carved oak commode produced in France, this opulent commode imparts a strong Louis
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Carved Oak Commode
20th Century French Carved Oak Commode

20th Century French Carved Oak Commode

$4,595
Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Bleached Oak Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Bleached Oak Chest with Diamond Pattern detail on each
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Bleached Oak Chest
Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Bleached Oak Chest

Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Bleached Oak Chest

$6,185
French 19th Century Commode "Parisienne"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century commode "Parisienne".
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Commode "Parisienne"
French 19th Century Commode "Parisienne"

French 19th Century Commode "Parisienne"

$4,800
19th Century French Bleached and Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century bleached and richly carved three-drawer chest with swag carving and short
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bleached and Carved Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Bleached and Carved Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Bleached and Carved Chest of Drawers

$3,120
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest of drawers crafted in France. Three spacious drawers are adorned with carved columns topped with
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
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Bleached French Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bleached French commode you’re looking for. Each bleached French commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. There are many kinds of the bleached French commode you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bleached French commode bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Empire hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bleached French commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bleached French Commode?

Prices for a bleached French commode can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $895 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,595.

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.

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