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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
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Louis XV Style Mahogany
Birdseye Maple Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century French Louis XV style serpentine marble commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser. Made
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$1,225 Sale Price
30% Off
French Carved and Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French carved and painted three-drawer commode, 1820.
Dimensions:
44.5
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers or Commode
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage chest of drawers crafted in polished coconut shells over a modern stylized
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Bronze
Venetian Foliage Painted Four Drawer Commode / Chest with Tapered Legs, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted four drawer commode / chest with original brass knobs, and
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Venetian Bombe Commode Polychromed and Painted
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th Century Polychromed Venetian Commode with bombe front, creating a rounded, convex shape
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Blue
White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A vivid Italian Chest Of Drawers, hand painted in the traditional Florentine style featuring an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest
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Antique 1730s French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Blue Painted Bombay Commode Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
draws one to this striking small chest of three drawers.
Later professionally painted in layered shades
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak was hand-crafted from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Carved Fruitwood Block Front Chest / Commode by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely piece! This is a French Louis XV style carved fruitwood commode. It has inlaid
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,796 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luxurious Nancy Corzine Solid Mahogany French Style Chest of Drawers Commode
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A superbly made solid mahogany commode in the French style having 4 roomy drawers, antiqued brass
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1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Widdicomb Chest of Drawers or Commode with Gold Gilding
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic chest of drawers by Widdicomb circa 1960's. It features distressed mahogany with gold
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Italian 18th Century Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers Original Cond
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Large 18th Ct. Walnut Italian Chest of Drawers. Wonderful original condition. Walnut with nicely
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This bombe off white lacquer refinish walnut commode chest was designed in the classic French Louis
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely Swedish painted chest of drawers in oak with dental molding along ridge of top and half
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Carved Walnut Demilune Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite Classic French elegance into your home with this Louis XVI style fruitwood bombe chest of
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Louis XV Style Cherry Wood Commode Semainier Chest of Drawers c. 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style.
Cherry Wood and brass.
This chest of
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Vintage 1980s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and unusual Lyonnaise commode dates back to the 18th century and is made of beautifully
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Postmodern Glass Laminate Chests of Drawers/Commodes With Chrome Base - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Purple Laminate Chests of Drawers bring bold color and sculptural flair, adding vibrant
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Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV Bombe commode dates back to the 19th century and features elaborately
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Wood 3 Drawer Dresser Commode Chest Nightstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Wood Chest of Drawers with 3 Dovetailed Drawers and Sculpted Wood
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
$3,202 Sale Price
52% Off
19th Century French Marble Top Inlaid Chest Commode Bronze Mount By Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century French Marble Top Inlaid Chest Commode Bronze Mount By Henri Picard
Dimensions : 48
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White
Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Bordelaise Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV commode, or chest of drawers, from the Bordeaux region made of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu Commode À Porte
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, ormolu Commode
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 18th-Century English Oak Chest of Drawers / Commode with 5 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful antique English oak chest of drawers from the 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,202 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Serpentine Carved Oak Louis XV c.1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Country Oak Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers or Commode
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Conical Commode Chest of Drawers / shelve in the antique Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid conifers. Conical body on profiled frame base. In the front, three casted drawers. About cantilevered profile cornice flat gypsum, stepped with oval cover plate. S...
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Late 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Burl and Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless European elegance to your home with this breathtaking vintage Regency burlwood commode
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Burl Commode Chiffonnier Chest of Drawers c. 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers early 20th century Louis XVI style.
Four drawers, with elegant
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 20th century French Louis XV style Bombe Commode. Made from walnut with a shapely form
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode in gustavian
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$5,374 Sale Price
20% Off
Heavily Carved Spanish Style 4 Drawers Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavily Carved Spanish Style 4 Drawers Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Commode, Chest, or High Board, Louis XVI, Bronze, French
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Style Commode, Chest, or High Board, Louis XVI, Bronze, French. 19th Century
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Commode curved Francia Louis XV chest of drawers in marquetry, ormolu , marble
By Soft Baroque
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind and wonderful 18th-century Louis XV transitional style chest with a curved design and
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Antique 1790s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$4,981 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare circa 1780 Continental Parquetry Marquetry Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers
A very good looking and highly decorative chest of drawers, they are heavily inlaid
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
$3,324 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, Early 20th century
Painted
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers/ writing commode veneered with finest nut wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Demilune Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Demilune Commode Chest. Item featured is a
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted Chest / Commode By Baker Furniture Co.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style painted commode / chest by Baker Furniture Company. It has silver
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand.
By
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Commode or Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or dresser chest
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Gold Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1790
Located in Lewes, England
) Gustavian White Grey painted chest of drawers commode with classic rococo style feet and drawer front detail
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Louis XV Style Country French Commode Chest of Drawers Server Cabinet Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Louis XV style Country French commode chest of drawers is a fine example of traditional
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers with Tulipwood
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode or chest of drawers with tulipwood inlay veneer and oak
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique French Louis XV style marble top commode chest of drawers is a refined example of 19th
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$4,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Wood and Brass Commode
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style commode is made of mahogany veneer and brass. This is
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
By Walt Disney, Starform, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Resin, Wood
Postmodern Teal Laminate Commodes/Chests of Drawers With Gold Accents - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Postmodern Teal Laminate Commodes with gold accents adds bold elegance and practical
Category
Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
specialized dressing chest or multi-functional commode.
The entire piece is adorned with extensive hand
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mazarine Chest Of Drawers / Commode From The Beginning Of The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XIV period Mazarine chest of drawers in thuya burl, rosewood, boxwood and walnut
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Elm Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble
18th Century Italian Burl Marquetry Commode Bolognese Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, MI
Italian 18th century Louis XV two-drawer commode from Bologna, Emilia Romagna Northern region, a
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
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Chest And Commode For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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