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Black Pine cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This piece has a beautiful, weathered appearance, with a black paint finish that subtly reveals the
Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Blue
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Gustavian-style chest of drawers with three drawers, painted in soft blue and blue-grey
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Gray Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
layered gray painted finish, distressed to reveal wood beneath and complement its age. Each drawer is
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19th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chests of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
a newer layered gray painted finish with antique white undertones, lightly distressed to reveal
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian chest of drawers with marble top
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique - Decoration - 19th It has five drawers and its original paint. Its particularity lies in
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19th Century Italian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Marble

Pair Of English Late 19th Century Side Chests
Located in Round Top, TX
A lovely pair of later 19th century English Side Chests. Beautifully constructed from painted wood
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Late 19th Century English Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers, Antique Red and Black Finish
Located in Kvidinge, SE
An Swedish Chest of Drawers from early 19th century painted in a soft red / orange color and the
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
painted finish in blue tones with speckled white undertones creating a soft seafoam affect. The curved
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Chinese Elm wood chest with 11 functioning, dovetailed drawers. Mortise and tenon construction. Old weathered black finish wearing off and creating a unique patina. Str...
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19th Century Chinese Rustic Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
Located in Round Top, TX
A decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers with dramatic painted "à La Grecque" or Greek
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pine chest of drawers, circa 1910
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This chest of drawers, made around 1910 in Hungary, is a unique piece of furniture with character and history. Crafted from solid pine, it has a warm, weathered appearance. It featur...
Category

1910s Hungarian Rustic Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Large Rococo Blue Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
painted finish (with mottled white undertones) and has been lightly distressed, bringing out the natural
Category

Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century ca 1780 Three Drawers Dutch Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
feet. Refinished paint.
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18th Century Dutch Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Bronze

Small grey Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier commode standing on tall, curved legs. The piece features two drawers
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19th Century German Biedermeier Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Spruce

Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This late 19th-century chest of drawers is made of pine and oak with neoclassical influences. The black finish has a distressed look, with the underlying wood visible in some areas. ...
Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Neoclassical Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak, Pine

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Oak, Italian Craftsmanship
Located in Seaford, GB
18th-Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers – c.1770 An exceptional 18th-century painted
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Chest of Drawers with Exceptional Craftsmanship
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined French chest of drawers from the early 20th century, this elegant piece exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and understated luxury of French decorative arts. Constructed...
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Early 20th Century French Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish Gustavian chest on chest featuring a dentil frieze top border with triple fluted canted front corners. Upper chest has two medium drawers over one large drawer. Lo...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Black Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this oak chest of three drawers resting on curved cabriole
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Rococo Large White Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
elegant vertical proportions. A newer professionally applied layered painted finish presents an overall
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood, Oak, Pine, Paint

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers. Restored, strong stable and ready for use. The old but later applied black paint has
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Blue Rococo Large Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The blue painted finish is captivating in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on
Category

Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
professional antique white layered painted finish with gray undertones. The painted finish has been distressed
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique 18th Century Danish Chest on Chest with serpentine drawer fronts and cabriolet legs. Upper chest has two large drawers and lower chest has one. Older brass hardware and iron...
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
proportioned piece has at some point in its life been later painted in this stunning black and white chequer
Category

Mid-19th Century English Country Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey Chest is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture with a classic gray color and the distinctive Gustavian model. This chest of drawers exudes ...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Birdseye Maple Chest Of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
excellent joinery and craftsmanship throughout. Hand-painted black accents contour the frame and legs
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Paint

18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
legs. Original brass hardware and iron locks. Older cream colored paint.
Category

Late 18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Oak Black Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
painted finish is gently distressed, revealing the natural wood below while complimenting the age and
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
serpentine front and retains its original soft grey paint. Classic craftsmanship of the period and the
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Late 18th Century French Country Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1790
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
drawers from Sweden, dating to around 1790. Crafted in walnut and finished in a deep black paint with
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century French side cabinet with exceptional flower painting
Located in Tetbury, GB
painted urns, foliage and exotic birds on a gilt ground, surrounding arches with intricate gilt scroll
Category

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Lacca Povera Comodini Side Tables, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional pair of Lacca Povera Venetian style small commodes or chest of drawers. Beautifully
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19th Century Italian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of the oak chest. Drawer fronts are
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Stone

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier / Empire birch chest of drawers, circa 1830. With a rectangular birch top with a slightly chamfered ebonized front and side borders, 3 graduated drawers with later brass ...
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1830s Biedermeier Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Birch, Paint

Chest of Drawers with Original Brass Fittings. Danish Gustavian (Louis XVI)
Located in Kastrup, DK
stripped back to its original black paint with a beautifully aged patina. The top is detailed with a finely
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Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Oak and pine Chest of drawers, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made around 1910 in Hungary. The cabinet is made of oak and pine. The cabinet has 3 drawers that are made with dovetail joints. All the fittings and knobs are original.
Category

1910s Hungarian Rustic Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak, Pine

Oak and pine Chest of drawers, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made circa 1910 in Hungary. The chest is made of oak and pine. It has four drawers, all with dovetail joints. All hardware and knobs are original.
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1910s Hungarian Rustic Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian pedestals, cabinets made of light-grey painted
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine

Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L Oeil Painting
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small chest of drawers with two drawers is made of a trompe-l'oeil checkerboard patina. This is an Italian work. Circa 1850
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1850s French Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Craftsman s Model Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
jewelry case or to store collectibles.  The half column details and painted faux mahogany finish were
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Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine, Paint

Small Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Greding, DE
Charming hand-painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, featuring a serpentine front
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19th Century European Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Large Gray Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
carving central to each drawer. The newer, professionally applied light gray painted layered finish with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

English Early 19th Century Bow-Front Three-Drawer Chest of Pale Yellow Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English early 19th century bow-front three-drawer chest painted in a pale yellow color. This
Category

19th Century English Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
hardware pulls. It has been given an exceptional newer professional antique white layered painted finish
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Tall Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark, circa 1770-80
Located in Round Top, TX
all resting on cabriolet feet. This tall commode has been given an exceptional new professional blue
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Chest of drawers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made of pine wood from Hungary, circa 1920. The original paint shows crackle due
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine

French Provincial Style Dresser w/ Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an old painted or washed finish, giving it a rustic, timeworn character. The drawer fronts showcase a
Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
A German chest of drawers from the late 18th century. The piece features a straight-sided body with four drawers, resting on simple bracket feet. Its warm brown finish is accented wi...
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Metal

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 19th Century A beautifully proportioned Gustavian chest of drawers from 19th-century Sweden, showcasing the hallmark simplicity and lightness of...
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1840s Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Softwood

Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
-lacquered body is embellished with curved cartouches painted in red, decorated with gold-lacquer motifs in
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
. Finished in a distressed white paint and with the original backing. A truly superb and wonderfully
Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
layered painted finish which has been lightly distressed, bringing out the natural oak below and fitting
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Narrow White Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
professionally painted in layered shades of antique white with contrasting black top; lightly distressed to fit
Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

Large and Tall Country Style Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom Server Storage Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
with this antique American commode or buffet server. This handsome tall wide and deep commode kitchen
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Late 19th Century American Country Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Wood

18th Century Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The antique white painted finish is captivating in this attractive large chest of four drawers
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Black-Grey Italian Arte Povera Pine Chest, Antique Tuscan Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-grey, antique Italian single chest, commode in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Painted Commode Antique

Materials

Metal

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Painted Commode Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal painted commode antique for your home. Frequently made of wood, paint and metal, every painted commode antique was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer painted commode antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each painted commode antique bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Painted Commode Antique?

Prices for a painted commode antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $490 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

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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