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Antique Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Ebony Gilt Bronze Chest Drawers Commode 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian early Biedermeier walnut & ebonized chest of drawers/ commode, circa 1820
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$6,995
H 36 in W 47.5 in D 23.5 in
Art Deco Walnut Wood Goat Skin and Brass Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
, from goatskin, to walnut, to brass. Its shape is rectangular and very squared.
The chest of drawers is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$7,132
H 40.56 in W 63 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning fine quality antique, circa 1860s/1870s Italian chest of drawers commode.
Hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Vanity / Commode / Chest / Dry Sink
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique English oak vanity or commode with barley twist form supports. The mirror lifts
Category
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60 in W 36 in D 17 in
French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers - Antique with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous French Empire antique chest of drawers or commode
- Very elegant piece perfect for a
Category
Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Large Organic Coastal Faux Bamboo Rattan Chests / Commodes / Cabinets - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of Regency style hand crafted faux bamboo chests. They date to the 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Composition, Metal
$2,876 Sale Price
20% Off
H 44 in W 66 in D 24 in
Hollywood Regency Style Off-White Commode, Nightstand or Chest, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An opulent pair of Hollywood regency style commodes, chests or nightstands. These exceptional
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,650 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 34 in W 40.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Nutwood Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria, ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
restored chest/ commode offers four large, lockable drawers which provide a lot of storage room. The fine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
$8,300
H 37.8 in W 49.799 in D 24.402 in
Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
This exquisite Antique
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,510
H 40 in W 32 in D 15.5 in
Mid Century Raffia Chest / Commode by Harrison Van Horn, c1970s
By Harrison Van Horn
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Delve into the realm of timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage mid-century Raffia Chest by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
$6,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32 in W 48 in D 24 in
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$5,920
H 32.29 in W 41.74 in D 20.08 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian French marble top commode chest of drawers having a pretty
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Other
$6,259
H 35.83 in W 41.54 in D 20.48 in
Commodes Attributed to Audoux
Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in TARBES, FR
Chest of 3 drawers in rattan attributed to Audoux & Minet, circa 1950, magnificent patina, very
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in the Emilia region Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$4,800
H 40.16 in W 46.46 in D 24.02 in
20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
An Art Deco chest of drawers in birch wood, marquetry, with three drawers and handles in copper and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
$1,852 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Ebony Commode, Chest, Dresser, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen Ebony bronze mounted commode, chest, dresser having bronze mounts with bronze framed
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$11,500
H 36 in W 54 in D 23 in
Louis XV-Style Commode or Chest of Drawers Kingwood and Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent quality commode with three drawers having beautiful bronze pulls
And a lovely bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.5 in W 39.5 in D 19 in
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker Furniture, "Collector's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,295
H 33.13 in W 40.25 in D 22 in
Paul McCobb Calvin Linear Group Dresser, Chest, Commode, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Calvin Linear Group Dresser, Chest, Commode, Mid-Century Modern
American, 1917-1969
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
$2,800
H 34.5 in W 36.13 in D 18 in
Walter E Smith French Provincial Style Three Drawer Commode or Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
A French provincial style commode or chest having three large drawers. The quality commode is made
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$1,200 Sale Price
50% Off
H 39 in W 55.5 in D 22 in
French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection, based on the world-renowned DIRECTOIRE
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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,554 / item
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
18th Century English George III Serpentine Shaped Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine George III period serpentne fronted chest of drawers with carved molded top edge. A full
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$17,237
H 32.49 in W 38.59 in D 22.25 in
French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish.
Hand
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Located in Lewes, England
C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$6,072 Sale Price
25% Off
H 31.62 in W 39.57 in D 22.05 in
Italian Venetian Serpentine Olivewood
Bronze Mounted 4 Drawer Commode / Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) olive wood chest with a serpentine front and shaped top, containing
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$22,500
H 32.25 in W 47 in D 22 in
French Louis XVI Style Black Wood Commode Chest of Drawers circa 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style.
Wood and brass.
This chest of drawers has
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Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,087
H 32.49 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$42,000 / set
H 33 in W 37 in D 17 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Inlaid Oak Commode Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers is accented with contrasting inlaid trim along the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
$5,100
H 33.5 in W 46 in D 24.5 in
19th Century English George II Style Mahogany Serpentine Commode / Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb George II style mahogany serpentine shaped commode in the style of Thomas Chippendale
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$17,593
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Beautiful Medium Sized Chippendale Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful small Chippendale style mahogany chest of drawers having 4 drawers and slider. Original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,200
H 32.25 in W 30 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Louis XV Diamond Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous antique marble top French Louis XV diamond fruitwood and walnut marquetry commode having
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 45.75 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak is a study in the French
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$5,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 45.25 in D 24.25 in
Hickory French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode
By Hickory
Category
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,695
H 24.25 in W 38 in D 19.75 in
18th century Swedish baroque elm curved front chest of drawers/commode
Located in London, GB
A handsome mid C18th swedish curved front commode in baroque style in a lovely warm mid brown elm
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
$4,354
H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French parquetry marble top commode chest of drawers having a serpentine
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Other
$7,484
H 37.41 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in
French Commode Chiffonnier Chest of Drawers Veneered Rosewood, 20th Mid-century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers chiffonnier veenered rosewood.
The elegant handles are in silver
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$1,255 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.57 in W 19.69 in D 16.74 in
18th Century Satin Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century Satin Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers Commode, refinished in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500
H 37.25 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
18th Century French Provencal Pinewood Commode - Single Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, single antique French Provencal commode made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Metal
$6,900
H 34 in W 43 in D 17.5 in
French Empire-Style Commode / Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
This is a handsome chest of drawers having four drawers that
Draw easily. A column flanks each
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
By Herman Miller
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 52" Wide X
Category
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
$2,750
H 43 in W 52 in D 20 in
Italian Louis XV Style Rosewood Marble Top Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Italian Louis XV Style Rosewood Marble Top Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 53" Wide
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$2,250
H 35 in W 53 in D 21 in
Swedish 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers or Commode with Original Hardware
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish 1700s baroque chest of drawers or commode in painted pine. The chest has two large and two
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$5,468
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 23.82 in
French 18th Century Regency 5-Drawer Petite Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful details in this gem of a small chest of drawers! Found in France outside Paris, This
Category
Antique 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$2,800
H 30.25 in W 26.25 in D 18 in
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode Marble, Bronze
Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a grey marble, fluted legs finished
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$6,276
H 31.5 in W 46.07 in D 17.33 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$6,118 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 29.14 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
Beacon Hill Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Bachelor Chest of Drawers Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beacon Hill Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Bachelor Chest of Drawers Server. Item features 6
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,500
H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
$9,900
H 37.4 in W 50 in D 24.8 in
Vintage Italian Louis XVI Style Birdseye Maple Commode Chest of Drawers Console
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Italian Commode, circa 1970. Drawing inspiration from Louis XVI &
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
H 35 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal
$7,895
H 39.5 in W 50.5 in D 23.38 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Ash with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, with veneers of beautifully patinated
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal
$7,895
H 39 in W 47.75 in D 23.13 in
Italian Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Rococo or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers
In the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th-C. Rustic English Country Pine Chest / Commode W / Porcelain Knobs
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale 19th century English carved pine chest or commode with porcelain knobs. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Pine
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40 in W 50.5 in D 25 in
Superb Bright Bronze Ormolu French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ormolu French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Chest. Expertly crafted in the 19th century, this exquisite
Category
Antique 1820s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$5,995
H 36.5 in W 51.5 in D 21 in
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Located in Long Branch, NJ
Fine Quality 19th Century French Bombe Bronze Mounted Louis XV Chest Commode
Dimensions : 44" Wide
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$3,800
H 36 in W 44 in D 21 in
Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Solid Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style commode or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,200
H 30.25 in W 32 in D 16 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass
$6,895
H 36.75 in W 51.13 in D 22.88 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest and commode for your home. A chest and commode — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 29103 options for an antique or vintage chest and commode now, or shop our selection of 716 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest and commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest and commode made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one chest and commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chest And Commode?
Prices for a chest and commode start at $10 and top out at $989,645 with the average selling for $4,500.
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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 Chest And Commode
- What is a commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024Commode 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. The term was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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.
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.
Find antique and vintage commodes on 1stDibs. - What is a bombe commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a gentleman s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.
- How do you date a cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
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