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Superb French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superb French 18th century commode, Louis XV period.
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Superb French 18th Century Commode
Superb French 18th Century Commode

Superb French 18th Century Commode

$5,800
18th Century Country French Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French commode features classical design motifs, from the Greek coin overlay
Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Country French Commode
18th Century Country French Commode

18th Century Country French Commode

$4,450
18th/19th Century Country French Louis XVI Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
handsome antique, circa 1800, country French marble-topped ormolu mounted oak chest of drawers commode with
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th/19th Century Country French Louis XVI Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
18th/19th Century Country French Louis XVI Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode

18th/19th Century Country French Louis XVI Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode

$3,150
French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Serpentine Commodes / Chest of Drawers, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of French Louis XV carved oak serpentine commodes. They have elegant brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Serpentine Commodes / Chest of Drawers, Pair
French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Serpentine Commodes / Chest of Drawers, Pair

French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Serpentine Commodes / Chest of Drawers, Pair

$4,595 / set
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
Midcentury French Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury French neoclassical painted commode is a study in both style and efficiency! Tailored
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Midcentury French Neoclassical Painted Commode
Midcentury French Neoclassical Painted Commode

Midcentury French Neoclassical Painted Commode

$895
19 th.c.French Commode/Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
19 th.c.French commode/chest with Ivory escutcheons.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19 th.c.French Commode/Chest
19 th.c.French Commode/Chest

19 th.c.French Commode/Chest

$5,500
French18th C Provincial Oak Bombe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Provincial dark oak commode of rich Bombe form with excellent color and patina. The bow
Category

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

French18th C Provincial Oak Bombe Commode
French18th C Provincial Oak Bombe Commode

French18th C Provincial Oak Bombe Commode

$14,995
Oak and Bamboo Commode, circa 1960
Located in Houston, TX
A unique four drawer commode of oak and bamboo with metal pulls in nearly new condition. Solid and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

Oak and Bamboo Commode, circa 1960
Oak and Bamboo Commode, circa 1960

Oak and Bamboo Commode, circa 1960

$3,600
French Art Deco Commode
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco oak commode with vinyl-covered sides and metal handles.
Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Art Deco Commode
French Art Deco Commode

French Art Deco Commode

$3,600
19th Century French Three Drawer Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century French carved and painted oak three drawer commode. 1840. Code: 8850
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Three Drawer Commode
19th Century French Three Drawer Commode

19th Century French Three Drawer Commode

$4,565
18th Century French Louis XIV Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome 18th century French Louis XIV style commode soundly constructed from washed oak
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Louis XIV Commode
18th Century French Louis XIV Commode

18th Century French Louis XIV Commode

$6,750
Antique French Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XV Style Cabinet Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, antique French chest with a great combination of size, style and construction
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XV Style Cabinet Table
Antique French Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XV Style Cabinet Table

Antique French Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XV Style Cabinet Table

$2,875
19th century Sale Counter / Commode. France
Located in Charleston, SC
A huge 19th century sale counter / commode with six large drawers and brass pulls in painted oak.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th century Sale Counter / Commode. France
19th century Sale Counter / Commode. France

19th century Sale Counter / Commode. France

$6,900
Antique French Carved Oak Chest of Drawers Commode Marble Top Table Louis XV
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a large antique French chest or side table, in stunning Louis XV style
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Carved Oak Chest of Drawers Commode Marble Top Table Louis XV
Antique French Carved Oak Chest of Drawers Commode Marble Top Table Louis XV

Antique French Carved Oak Chest of Drawers Commode Marble Top Table Louis XV

$3,500
A Painted French Three Drawer Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
An elegant French Empire Style painted commode with three drawers. Nice brass handles. Reeded front
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

A Painted French Three Drawer Commode
A Painted French Three Drawer Commode

A Painted French Three Drawer Commode

$2,800
French Regence Style Commode, 18th C.
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice small scale French Louis XV period commode in the Regence manner, circa 1770, in carved oak
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

French Regence Style Commode, 18th C.
French Regence Style Commode, 18th C.

French Regence Style Commode, 18th C.

$5,750
18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century French walnut commode with pollard oak panels. Circa 1760.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Commode
18th Century French Commode

18th Century French Commode

$5,826
19th Century Country French Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French commode is an elegant and refined work, yet with a casual appeal that
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Country French Commode
19th Century Country French Commode

19th Century Country French Commode

$3,780
French Louis XV Period Petite Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV period commode, with gilt-bronze mounts and feet, and rouge royale marble top
Category

Antique 1750s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Period Petite Commode
French Louis XV Period Petite Commode

French Louis XV Period Petite Commode

$9,975
French 19th Century Commode Scriban
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Commode Scriban is made of mahogany with a white marble top and a burgundy leather top.
Category

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

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Commode Scriban
French 19th Century Commode Scriban

French 19th Century Commode Scriban

$4,150
18th Century French Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French carved and bleached oak commode. Circa 1780. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
Category

Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Bleached Commode
18th Century French Bleached Commode

18th Century French Bleached Commode

$6,400
18th Century French Louis XIII Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIII bleached oak three-drawer commode. Having carved drawer
Category

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

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XIII Commode
18th Century French Louis XIII Commode

18th Century French Louis XIII Commode

$6,850
18th Century French Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French serpentine 3-drawer commode with wonderful old paint, 1760
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Painted Serpentine Commode
18th Century French Painted Serpentine Commode

18th Century French Painted Serpentine Commode

$4,332
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous 18th century French Louis XVI bleached oak three-drawer commode. Having carved drawer
Category

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

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode

$6,950
French Early 19th Century Arbalette Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome Louis XV Arbalette commode in painted wood. Striking color and painted finish
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Early 19th Century Arbalette Commode
French Early 19th Century Arbalette Commode

French Early 19th Century Arbalette Commode

$8,400
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful 18th century French Louis XVI bleached oak four-drawer commode. Having lovely aged bronze
Category

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

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode

$6,950
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb 18th century French Louis XVI bleached oak three-drawer commode. Having ornately cast gilt
Category

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

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode

$9,800
Henredon Oak French Louis XIV Style Carved Swell Front Commode, 20th Century
By Henredon
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis IV style chest of drawers by Henredon offers oak construction with shaped
Category

20th Century American Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Henredon Oak French Louis XIV Style Carved Swell Front Commode, 20th Century
Henredon Oak French Louis XIV Style Carved Swell Front Commode, 20th Century

Henredon Oak French Louis XIV Style Carved Swell Front Commode, 20th Century

$1,850
18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Wonderful 18th Century French serpentine commode with original handles.The later ebonised paintwork
Category

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

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode
18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode

18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode

$5,277
Small 18th century oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great example of a very neat sized late 18th century oak commode French circa 1780 with original
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small 18th century oak chest of drawers / commode
Small 18th century oak chest of drawers / commode

Small 18th century oak chest of drawers / commode

$3,358
Mid 18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century French bleached Walnut serpentine commode, 1760     Dimensions 51.5 inches (131
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Mid 18th Century French Walnut Commode
Mid 18th Century French Walnut Commode

Mid 18th Century French Walnut Commode

$5,476
Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chests or Commodes, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chests, commodes, or dressers
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chests or Commodes, Pair
Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chests or Commodes, Pair

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chests or Commodes, Pair

$3,995 / set
20th Century Small Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality oak commode circa 1960 in the French Provincial style. Scallop shaped front with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

20th Century Small Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
20th Century Small Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers

20th Century Small Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers

$1,501
French Inlaid Louis XV Bombe Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French Inlaid Louis XV Bombe marble top commode.
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

French Inlaid Louis XV Bombe Commode
French Inlaid Louis XV Bombe Commode

French Inlaid Louis XV Bombe Commode

$8,250
French Transitional Marble-Top Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Exceptional French Louis XV/XVI style commode with original shaped and molded breche de benou
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Transitional Marble-Top Commode
French Transitional Marble-Top Commode

French Transitional Marble-Top Commode

$22,500
Early 19th Century French Directoire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique Directoire Commode is adorned with elegant inlay and an incredible amount of
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century French Directoire Commode
Early 19th Century French Directoire Commode

Early 19th Century French Directoire Commode

$1,980
Late 19th Century French Commode Arbalette
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is a commode that is called Arbalette, very large and deep, the back width is 59''W and the
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Commode Arbalette
Late 19th Century French Commode Arbalette

Late 19th Century French Commode Arbalette

$4,500
19th Century Country French Baroque Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved with stylized shell and foliate motifs, this Country French commode exhibits a Baroque
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Country French Baroque Commode
19th Century Country French Baroque Commode

19th Century Country French Baroque Commode

$1,980
19th Century French Painted Rococo Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century painted French ormolu-mounted Rococo commode with a marble top, 1880
Category

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

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Painted Rococo Commode
19th Century French Painted Rococo Commode

19th Century French Painted Rococo Commode

$3,907
19th Century French Painted Rococo Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century painted French ormolu-mounted Rococo commode with a marble top, 1880 Dimensions
Category

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

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Painted Rococo Commode
19th Century French Painted Rococo Commode

19th Century French Painted Rococo Commode

$3,907
French Late 17th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning late 17th century French Louis XIV commode in washed or bleached oak. Beautifully
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Late 17th Century Louis XIV Commode
French Late 17th Century Louis XIV Commode

French Late 17th Century Louis XIV Commode

$10,625
Rare Early 18th Century Franco-Flemish Oak Serpentine Fronted Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
An unusual double serpentine fronted oak Franco Flemish commode on claw and bun feet dating to the
Category

Antique 1720s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Rare Early 18th Century Franco-Flemish Oak Serpentine Fronted Commode
Rare Early 18th Century Franco-Flemish Oak Serpentine Fronted Commode

Rare Early 18th Century Franco-Flemish Oak Serpentine Fronted Commode

$12,831
French 19th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style commode made of beautiful walnut. Its original shaped
Category

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

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Louis XVI Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI Commode

$5,885
19th Century Sale Counter or Commode, France
Located in Charleston, SC
A huge 19th century sale counter/commode with nine large drawers and brass pulls in patinated oak.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Sale Counter or Commode, France
19th Century Sale Counter or Commode, France

19th Century Sale Counter or Commode, France

$4,500
18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A handsome 18th century Serpentine front commode in trace of time worn paint with beautifully
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode
18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode

18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode

$7,200
19th Century French Restauration Style Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 19th century French Restauration style commode with beautifully patterned bookmatched veneer
Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

19th Century French Restauration Style Commode
19th Century French Restauration Style Commode

19th Century French Restauration Style Commode

$5,000
Oak Bodart Burn Impressed Bombay Country French Commode, Chest or Dresser
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Manhasset, NY
An oak "Bodart" Impressed Bombay country French commode, chest or dresser having oak secondarily
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Oak Bodart Burn Impressed Bombay Country French Commode, Chest or Dresser
Oak Bodart Burn Impressed Bombay Country French Commode, Chest or Dresser

Oak Bodart Burn Impressed Bombay Country French Commode, Chest or Dresser

$3,465
18th Century Chestnut and Oak Chest of Drawers/Commode
Located in Brecht, BE
This extra large chest of drawers came out of a sacristie in Toulouse/France, was used to store the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

18th Century Chestnut and Oak Chest of Drawers/Commode
18th Century Chestnut and Oak Chest of Drawers/Commode

18th Century Chestnut and Oak Chest of Drawers/Commode

$10,095
French Antique Commode Circa 1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Nice quality French antique commode in solid oak from the late 19th to the early 20th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Antique Commode Circa 1900
French Antique Commode Circa 1900

French Antique Commode Circa 1900

$3,880
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
Vintage Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted from solid French oak; this charming commode features carved floral, foliate and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage Country French Painted Commode
Vintage Country French Painted Commode

Vintage Country French Painted Commode

$1,980
French Commode Chest Transitional Style C.1900.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine French bombe commode with a shaped rectangular marble top over the conforming case, fitted
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

French Commode Chest Transitional Style C.1900.
French Commode Chest Transitional Style C.1900.

French Commode Chest Transitional Style C.1900.

$4,750
18th Century Country French Neoclassical Stripped Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn oak, this handsome 18th century Country French
Category

Antique 1770s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Country French Neoclassical Stripped Commode
18th Century Country French Neoclassical Stripped Commode

18th Century Country French Neoclassical Stripped Commode

$5,980
18th Century French Provincial Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine 18th century french oak provincial commode. The top two drawers are split and drop down
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Commodes and Chests of D...

18th Century French Provincial Commode
18th Century French Provincial Commode

18th Century French Provincial Commode

$4,200
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French mid-19th century Louis XVI commode.
Category

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

Materials

Oak

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Commode
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Commode

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Commode

$4,600
French Rococo Style Oak 5-Drawer Commode on Stand, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The serpentine top atop a conforming case housing five drawers, the upper section raised on a base with shaped apron.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

French Rococo Style Oak 5-Drawer Commode on Stand, Mid-19th Century
French Rococo Style Oak 5-Drawer Commode on Stand, Mid-19th Century

French Rococo Style Oak 5-Drawer Commode on Stand, Mid-19th Century

$4,640
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French Oak Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French oak commode for your home. A French oak commode — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1579 variations of the antique or vintage French oak commode you’re looking for, while we also have 39 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French oak commode — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French oak commode made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French oak commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Guillerme et Chambron and Votre Maison produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Oak Commode?

Prices for a French oak commode 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 $4,515.

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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