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Architectural Hand-Painted Commode in the Fornasetti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Architectural hand-painted commode in the Fornasetti Manner. This commode features six drawers.
Category

20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Architectural Hand-Painted Commode in the Fornasetti Manner
Architectural Hand-Painted Commode in the Fornasetti Manner

Architectural Hand-Painted Commode in the Fornasetti Manner

$14,500
A Painted Italian Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Washington, DC
A painted Italian commode with faux marble top.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

A Painted Italian Commode with Faux Marble Top
A Painted Italian Commode with Faux Marble Top

A Painted Italian Commode with Faux Marble Top

$8,500
Pair of 19th Century Italian Miniature Painted Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th c. Italian Miniature Faux Marble Top Painted Commodes
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Miniature Painted Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Italian Miniature Painted Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Italian Miniature Painted Commodes

$4,500
Early 19th Century Painted Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
Elegant early 19th century, French, Louis XVI style painted commode in original color with a very
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Painted Louis XVI Style Commode
Early 19th Century Painted Louis XVI Style Commode

Early 19th Century Painted Louis XVI Style Commode

$6,399
Pair of English Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th century English painted oak and pine bedside chests. 1890. Code: 8491
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pair of English Painted Bedside Chests
Pair of English Painted Bedside Chests

Pair of English Painted Bedside Chests

$2,547 / set
Danish Red Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful old painted chest of drawers, paint was added in 1943. Perfect as a nightstand beside a
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Danish Red Painted Chest of Drawers
Danish Red Painted Chest of Drawers

Danish Red Painted Chest of Drawers

$1,685
Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes

Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes

$10,500 / set
Pair of French Chinoiserie Painted Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French greenish grey painted and raised gold and silver chinoiserie Bombay shaped chests
Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of French Chinoiserie Painted Chests
Pair of French Chinoiserie Painted Chests

Pair of French Chinoiserie Painted Chests

$15,000 / set
Italian Painted Chest C. 1920 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This shapely two drawer bombay commode rests on four cabriole legs. The background is painted in
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Painted Chest C. 1920 s
Italian Painted Chest C. 1920 s

Italian Painted Chest C. 1920 s

$5,800
Charles X chest of drawers later painted chest of drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Charles X later painted chest of drawers,circa 1830.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Charles X chest of drawers later painted chest of drawers
Charles X chest of drawers later painted chest of drawers

Charles X chest of drawers later painted chest of drawers

$3,750
Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes

Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes

$9,750 / set
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Large Painted Commode
Located in Wichita, KS
An early 19th century Swedish commode made of fir wood from the Gustavian period. The paint is an
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Large Painted Commode
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Large Painted Commode

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Large Painted Commode

$7,400
18th Century Swedish Pine Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare small Swedish commode circa 1790. RARE SMALL SWEDISH COMMODE CIRCA 1790. SERPENTINE TO THE
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Pine Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers
18th Century Swedish Pine Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers

18th Century Swedish Pine Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers

$3,235
Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes

Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes

$9,750 / set
Maison Jansen Green Painted Bombe Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
An elegant green painted and gilded bombe chest with beveled white marble top; consists of three
Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Maison Jansen Green Painted Bombe Chest
Maison Jansen Green Painted Bombe Chest

Maison Jansen Green Painted Bombe Chest

$11,000
Louis XV style painted and partial gilt commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style painted and partial gilt commode with a faux marble top, circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XV style painted and partial gilt commode
Louis XV style painted and partial gilt commode

Louis XV style painted and partial gilt commode

$3,200
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Unusual wooden chest of drawers, sublime patina, rests of old paint.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

$7,812
French 18th Century "Arbalette" Commode in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful French 18th century commode in "Arbalette" form. Beautifully constructed in
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century "Arbalette" Commode in Painted Wood
French 18th Century "Arbalette" Commode in Painted Wood

French 18th Century "Arbalette" Commode in Painted Wood

$7,800
Small 19th Century Swedish Blue Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish painted blue and grey commode, circa 1890. Three drawers opening with ringlet handles, one
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Small 19th Century Swedish Blue Commode Chest of Drawers
Small 19th Century Swedish Blue Commode Chest of Drawers

Small 19th Century Swedish Blue Commode Chest of Drawers

$2,471
18th Century German Painted Serpentine Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th-century German painted serpentine chest is a stunning and highly collectible piece of
Category

Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century German Painted Serpentine Chest
18th Century German Painted Serpentine Chest

18th Century German Painted Serpentine Chest

$7,250
Pair of French Painted Bombay Commodes, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French painted serpentine shaped bombe commodes in soft celadon and cream coloration with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Painted Bombay Commodes, circa 1930s
Pair of French Painted Bombay Commodes, circa 1930s

Pair of French Painted Bombay Commodes, circa 1930s

$4,800
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine three-drawer chest of drawers in the Gustavian style. 19th century pine chest with later
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers Commode
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers Commode

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers Commode

$2,685
French 19th Century Painted Commode with Marble-Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An attractive commode, painted and topped in marble, from 19th century France. The three-drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Painted Commode with Marble-Top
French 19th Century Painted Commode with Marble-Top

French 19th Century Painted Commode with Marble-Top

$4,250
1740s Dutch Three-Drawer Serpentine Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
adorned with a painted hardware flanking a central oval escutcheon. This commode features its original
Category

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

Materials

Wood

1740s Dutch Three-Drawer Serpentine Painted Wood Commode
1740s Dutch Three-Drawer Serpentine Painted Wood Commode

1740s Dutch Three-Drawer Serpentine Painted Wood Commode

$6,950
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English painted oak chest of drawers. 1780. Reference: 8464 Dimensions 33.5 inches
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

$3,304
Pair of Antique Italian Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of 19th century Italian bombe chests or night stands with serpentine shaped fronts
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Italian Painted Chests

Pair of Antique Italian Painted Chests

$4,950
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak 4 drawer chest of drawers. 1760. Reference: 7948 Dimensions 37 inches
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

$2,547
Painted French Louis XVI Style Bow Front Commode
Located in Houston, US
This is a beautiful French Provincial Louis XVI style painted bow front commode. The piece is hand
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Painted French Louis XVI Style Bow Front Commode
Painted French Louis XVI Style Bow Front Commode

Painted French Louis XVI Style Bow Front Commode

$3,600
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 18th C English painted oak chest of drawers. 1780. Ref: C Reference: 7955 Dimensions 43
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

$2,519
19th Century English Painted Pine Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top has a beveled edge, following down to
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Painted Pine Chest
19th Century English Painted Pine Chest

19th Century English Painted Pine Chest

$2,495
Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant and architecturally designed Gustavian chest of drawers, painted in a soft grey tone with a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers

Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers

$3,948
A Pair of 19th Century Painted Italian Commodes
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1890 A pair of late nineteenth century poplar commodes decorated with geometric
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Poplar

A Pair of 19th Century Painted Italian Commodes
A Pair of 19th Century Painted Italian Commodes

A Pair of 19th Century Painted Italian Commodes

$18,589 / set
English Painted Stripe Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A new spin on an old kin! We have an antique pine chest of drawers that has been recently painted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English Painted Stripe Chest of Drawers
English Painted Stripe Chest of Drawers

English Painted Stripe Chest of Drawers

$3,450
Italian Rococo Lacca Povera Painted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular faux marble top over three drawers with floral decoration and cut paper birds, cast bronze handles, raised on cabriole legs.
Category

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

Materials

Other

Italian Rococo Lacca Povera Painted Commode
Italian Rococo Lacca Povera Painted Commode

Italian Rococo Lacca Povera Painted Commode

$9,500
19th Century English Painted Mahogany Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English chest of drawers made from mahogany and painted in charcoal gray. The top has
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

19th Century English Painted Mahogany Chest
19th Century English Painted Mahogany Chest

19th Century English Painted Mahogany Chest

$2,195
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of 19th century Swedish neoclassical painted chests. Painted in a beautiful blue
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Chests
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Chests

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Chests

$12,500 / set
19th Century French Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative 19th century French carved and hand painted neoclassical style commodes. Pretty design
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes
19th Century French Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes

19th Century French Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes

$10,780 / item
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century English painted oak chest of drawers. 1780. Code: 8631 Dimensions: W: 42
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

$2,375
Vintage Italian Painted Chest from Florence
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish vintage painted chest from Florence Italy. Pretty decorative design and 3 drawers for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Painted Chest from Florence
Vintage Italian Painted Chest from Florence

Vintage Italian Painted Chest from Florence

$7,480
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century painted pine chest from England with later hand painted floral decoration. The top has
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

$3,295
English Original Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th century English original painted chest of drawers. 1910. Reference: 7755
Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Original Painted Chest of Drawers
English Original Painted Chest of Drawers

English Original Painted Chest of Drawers

$4,957
18th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century Swedish chest with a bold serpentine front and black painted finish, showing soft wear
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest
18th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest

18th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest

$6,800
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C English painted oak and pine chest of drawers. 1790. Reference: 8202 Dimensions 42.5
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

$2,547
French 19th century painted chest
Located in Round Top, TX
French 19th century wood painted commode with 4 draws
Category

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

French 19th century painted chest
French 19th century painted chest

French 19th century painted chest

$2,900
Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers on square pointed feet with grey setting with circle decoration. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

$3,004
19th Century German Serpentine Painted Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century German serpentine front polychrome painted chest having three drawers, each with a
Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century German Serpentine Painted Chest
19th Century German Serpentine Painted Chest

19th Century German Serpentine Painted Chest

$4,750
Theodore Alexander Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III style painted chest of drawers, made by Theodore Alexander, circa 2000. The white
Category

Early 2000s Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Painted Chest of Drawers
Theodore Alexander Painted Chest of Drawers

Theodore Alexander Painted Chest of Drawers

$1,900
Cottage Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Charming hand painted cottage chest of drawers. Each chest has three drawers and are situated on a
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Cottage Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Cottage Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Cottage Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

$1,650
Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Painted Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An early 18th century French Louis XV provincial commode, retaining a charming original painted
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Painted Commode
Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Painted Commode

Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Painted Commode

$4,800
Late 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
Charming late 18th century French Louis XV style painted commode in original color with a very good
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Commode
Late 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Commode

Late 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Commode

$5,195
Mid-18th Century Italian Painted Two-Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-18th century Italian painted two-drawer commode with floral decoration. A serpentine molded top
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Mid-18th Century Italian Painted Two-Drawer Commode
Mid-18th Century Italian Painted Two-Drawer Commode

Mid-18th Century Italian Painted Two-Drawer Commode

$8,400
Small 18TH CENTURY Creme-Peinte FRENCH WALNUT Chest Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
18th Century Small French walnut commode, creme polychrome, A serpentine example with short
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Small 18TH CENTURY Creme-Peinte FRENCH WALNUT Chest Commode
Small 18TH CENTURY Creme-Peinte FRENCH WALNUT Chest Commode

Small 18TH CENTURY Creme-Peinte FRENCH WALNUT Chest Commode

$2,200
Louis XVI Style Painted Serpentine Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Early 20th Century French painted chest of four drawers in Louis XVI style. Serpentine front with
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Painted Serpentine Chest
Louis XVI Style Painted Serpentine Chest

Louis XVI Style Painted Serpentine Chest

$4,295
Transitional Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian Louis XV / XVI transitional style painted chest of drawers, circa mid-20th century. Having
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf

Transitional Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Transitional Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Transitional Style Painted Chest of Drawers

$1,500
Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Gustavian inspired chest of drawers circa 1870. 3 drawer chests with shaped fronts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

$8,468 / set
Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Gustavian inspired chest of drawers, circa 1870. 3-drawer chests with shaped fronts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

$8,117 / set
18th Century Painted Danish Chest
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century oak painted chest on chest with bronze hardware
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of D...

18th Century Painted Danish Chest
18th Century Painted Danish Chest

18th Century Painted Danish Chest

$5,900
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Painted Chest Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the painted chest commode you’re looking for. Each painted chest commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Find 3057 options for an antique or vintage painted chest commode now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer painted chest commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted chest commode, designed in the Louis XV, Louis XVI or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one painted chest commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Maison Jansen and John Widdicomb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Painted Chest Commode?

Prices for a painted chest commode start at $212 and top out at $234,137 with the average selling for $4,307.

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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