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18th Century Louis XV Petite Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
Kingswood veneer on Oak. The commode is constructed with metal cartouche shaped escutcheons, metal scrolled
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Louis XV Petite Commode
18th Century Louis XV Petite Commode

18th Century Louis XV Petite Commode

$1,899
Circa 1935 Art Deco Period Commode
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful mahogany commode. Mahogany veneer and oak structure. Mounted on a baseboard. Four
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1935 Art Deco Period Commode
Circa 1935 Art Deco Period Commode

Circa 1935 Art Deco Period Commode

$8,000
30 s Pearlescent Birch Wood Commode Attributed to Léon Jallot
By Léon Jallot
Located in Charleston, SC
A three drawer commode in Norwegian pearlescent birch wood attributed to Léon Jallot with grooved tapered legs, grooved side columns, original silvered bronze ring handles and a ros...
Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

30 s Pearlescent Birch Wood Commode Attributed to Léon Jallot
30 s Pearlescent Birch Wood Commode Attributed to Léon Jallot

30 s Pearlescent Birch Wood Commode Attributed to Léon Jallot

$7,200
Marquentry Baroque Commode Oakwood from the 1750s
Located in Senden, NRW
Original antique Baroque commode from the 1750s. Offers a Classic antique design with stunning fruitwood marquentry works on the top and the curved drawers. The body is made of massi...
Category

Antique 1750s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Marquentry Baroque Commode Oakwood from the 1750s
Marquentry Baroque Commode Oakwood from the 1750s

Marquentry Baroque Commode Oakwood from the 1750s

$7,239
Parisian Splendor Commode Made of Rosewood
Located in Senden, NRW
Rococo to Louis XVI. The basic construction is made of oak, which has been veneered with different
Category

Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Parisian Splendor Commode Made of Rosewood
Parisian Splendor Commode Made of Rosewood

Parisian Splendor Commode Made of Rosewood

$4,900
Period Regence Commode
Located in Natchez, MS
Period Paris Regence Commode with original ormolu and marble top. Kingwood,rosewood and ebony marquetry. C'est magnifique.
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Period Regence Commode
Period Regence Commode

Period Regence Commode

$24,000
Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Utilitarian 1940s French quarter sawn oak filing cabinet. This cabinet is made of oak on the front
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Other

Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet
Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet

Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet

$564
French Country Louis XV Chest of Drawers Table
Located in Newberry, SC
A charming French Country Louis XV Style two-drawer Chest of Drawers Table from France dating to
Category

Vintage 1950s French Vanities

Materials

Oak

French Country Louis XV Chest of Drawers Table
French Country Louis XV Chest of Drawers Table

French Country Louis XV Chest of Drawers Table

$540
Antique French Country Trunk Coffee Table Blanket Chest
Located in Newberry, SC
A charming French Country Trunk in oak with wooden peg construction
Category

Antique 19th Century French Vanities

Materials

Oak

Antique French Country Trunk Coffee Table Blanket Chest
Antique French Country Trunk Coffee Table Blanket Chest

Antique French Country Trunk Coffee Table Blanket Chest

$1,699
French 1920s "Murphy" Painter s Chest with Muses and Painting Tray
Located in Portland, OR
A 1920s painter's chest labeled "Murphy" with paint tray. A drop-down compartment in the lid
Category

Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

French 1920s "Murphy" Painter s Chest with Muses and Painting Tray
French 1920s "Murphy" Painter s Chest with Muses and Painting Tray

French 1920s "Murphy" Painter s Chest with Muses and Painting Tray

$475
Armoire Chest Designed by Roger Landault, 1950
By Roger Landault
Located in Paris, FR
A solid oak armoire, with ebonized handle, designed by Roger Landault (1919-1983). Two doors
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Armoire Chest Designed by Roger Landault, 1950
Armoire Chest Designed by Roger Landault, 1950

Armoire Chest Designed by Roger Landault, 1950

$2,195
Large French Louis XV Style Vintage Drawers in Limed Oak
Located in Wolverhampton, GB
A Beautiful French Oak vintage chest of drawers, in louis XV style. They have been sanded back and
Category

20th Century British Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Large French Louis XV Style Vintage Drawers in Limed Oak
Large French Louis XV Style Vintage Drawers in Limed Oak

Large French Louis XV Style Vintage Drawers in Limed Oak

$1,362
Antique Black Ebonized Silver Empire Chest of Drawers from France, 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
An original antique Empire chest of drawers from the early 19th century from France. The corpus of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Black Ebonized Silver Empire Chest of Drawers from France, 19th Century
Antique Black Ebonized Silver Empire Chest of Drawers from France, 19th Century

Antique Black Ebonized Silver Empire Chest of Drawers from France, 19th Century

$5,000
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French oak chest of drawers in the Regency style. The top is scalloped in the front
Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$3,595
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French oak chest of drawers embodies the elegance of Neoclassical design with its
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French oak chest of drawers is a beautifully carved example of Louis XVI style
Category

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

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French oak chest of drawers is a fine example of provincial craftsmanship
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

$4,995
1880s French Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers With Marble Top combines architectural presence with refined
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

1880s French Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
1880s French Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

1880s French Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted in the 19th century, this French oak chest of drawers features two drawers set atop a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers On Metal Stand
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers On Metal Stand

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers On Metal Stand

$2,995
17th Century French Oak Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb 17th century French chest decorated with patterns of rosettes within circle carvings on the
Category

Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Oak Chest
17th Century French Oak Chest

17th Century French Oak Chest

$6,298
18th Century French Oak Chest of Three Decoratively Paneled Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 18th century French oak chest of three drawers. This antique chest from France features
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Oak Chest of Three Decoratively Paneled Drawers
18th Century French Oak Chest of Three Decoratively Paneled Drawers

18th Century French Oak Chest of Three Decoratively Paneled Drawers

$6,460
French Oak Chest Of Drawers.
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Cerused Oak Chest of Drawers with Octagonal Metal Drawer Pulls.
Category

French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Oak Chest Of Drawers.
French Oak Chest Of Drawers.

French Oak Chest Of Drawers.

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique oak chest of drawers from 1880s France. The upright form is enhanced by column moldings
Category

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

Materials

Oak

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

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$3,995
1860s, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Built in France in the 1860s, this antique chest of drawers offers a stately Neoclassical accent
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1860s, French Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s, French Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s, French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1800s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Subtle verdant accents and the pale peach tone of the restored oak give this chest of drawers a
Category

Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1800s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1800s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1800s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1850s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The fluid contours of the panelling and silky taupe color of the oak give this antique chest of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

1850s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Carved paneling and the pale primrose tone of the restored wood give this oak chest of drawers an
Category

Antique 1820s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant paneling in natural oak gives this chest of drawers an air of serene sophistication. Built
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from 1880s France. The scalloped apron echoes the elegant indents and
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest of drawers produced in France, circa 1800. This bleached oak buffet displays four
Category

Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers
Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers

Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers

$5,195
1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The beautiful grain and subtle, clouded tone of the oak wood give this antique chest of drawers a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers from 1820s France. Tapered pyramidal feet and fluted moldings give the case a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful paneling gives this antique oak chest of drawers a rococo elegance. Built in 19th century
Category

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

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

$5,395
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted in warm oak, this antique chest of drawers has a Baroque character. Hand-built
Category

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

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,395
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Decorative details give this antique Provincial chest of drawers a uniquely charming personality
Category

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

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The sophisticated silhouette of this antique oak chest of drawers showcases the formalist elegance
Category

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

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted in warm oak, this antique chest of drawers has a Baroque character. Hand-built
Category

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

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,395
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Gilded lock pieces and drawer handles lend this provincial chest of drawers an air of finery. Made
Category

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

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. Created in a style typical of the era
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century oak chest made in France features three spacious drawers decorated with ornate
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This handcrafted oak chest made in France circa 1860 features three drawers elevated on cabriole
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers made in France circa 1820. The corpulent three-drawer body is raised on
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest crafted in 19th-century France, are exquisitely highlighted against the high-quality oak wood
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Empire style furniture. Built in France in the 1700s, the oak has been carefully restored in our
Category

Antique 18th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A Louis Philippe style chest of drawers, circa mid-19th century France. Great flower ornament
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,495
Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French chest of drawers from around 1900. Made of oak. A three-drawer oak body with coffered
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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

Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,367
Early 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from France, circa 1800. The wood has been restored in our workshops to a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

Early 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from 1880s France, crowned by a piece of grey veined white marble. A
Category

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

Materials

Marble

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

$3,595
1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers with Carved Rosettes
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest of drawers from 1880s France. The oak has been restored to an ivory finish; gilded
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers with Carved Rosettes
1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers with Carved Rosettes

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers with Carved Rosettes

$4,495
Turn of the Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in early 20th century France. The elegantly shaped, cast metal
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Turn of the Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Turn of the Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

Turn of the Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This antique oak chest of drawers was produced in France, circa 1880. Elevated upon bracket and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$5,195
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French chest of drawers is crafted from solid oak and topped with a dark marble
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

$4,595
Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers Renaissance Barley Twist Entry Commode
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite antique French oak 19th century renaissance revival barley twist chest of drawers~~c
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers Renaissance Barley Twist Entry Commode
Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers Renaissance Barley Twist Entry Commode

Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers Renaissance Barley Twist Entry Commode

$5,750
A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880
Located in Chicago, IL
reveal the natural beauty of the oak wood. The chest may have been part of an altar set in a church.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880
A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880

A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880

$5,200
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
French oak chest of drawers from the beginning of the 20th century. Origin: France Very good
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1920
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1920

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1920

$2,134
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A French oak chest of drawers, circa 1840. These three oak drawers with gilt bronze escutcheons are
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
Antique French Bleached Oak Large Chest of 3-Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome large French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique French Bleached Oak Large Chest of 3-Drawers
Antique French Bleached Oak Large Chest of 3-Drawers

Antique French Bleached Oak Large Chest of 3-Drawers

$3,850
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French Oak Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French oak chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every French oak chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French oak chest, we have 1903 options in-stock, while there are 39 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French oak chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French oak chest, those designed in Louis XVI, louis xv and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French oak chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Guillerme et Chambron, Baker Furniture Company and Votre Maison produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Oak Chest?

Prices for a French oak chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $365 and can go as high as $625,725, while the average can fetch as much as $4,431.

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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