$10,503Sale Price|10% Off
Chest of Drawers “Bar” in Sycomore and Ebony by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Commode "Bar” six drawers This chest of drawers is made to receive 32 panels, 16 in sycamore with black filet and 16 in ebony.
Wood
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
Ash
Fine 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Veneered Marble Top Chest
By Louis Philippe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A exceptional Chest with fine traditional French form and Belgian Marble top with great patterning and color. Standing on four feet, including front rounded feet and back squared fe...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
French 19th C. Two-Door Buffet Cabinet w/Nice Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique chest from France (just over four feet in length) features a rectangular-shaped black marble top with pronounced and canted front corners, which rests atop a cleanly des...
Marble
French Empire Period Commode w/Black Marble Top, Revival Accents, & Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped black marble top, above a case which houses three drawers and is designed with clean lines and column-style side posts ...
Wood
Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… The highly rectilinear form of this commode, coupled with minimalistic carvings, is indicative of the French Directoire style. Dating to the early 180...
Stone, Metal, Bronze
French Regence Style Commode with a Blue, White and Black Lacquered Finish
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Regence style Commode with a black blue and white lacquered finish with a parquetry design.
Bronze
French Louis XVI style 6-drawer black lacquered Chiffonier in cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This chiffonnier or 6-drawer chest belongs to our Melaine collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style at the en...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
French 1930s Empire Style Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Black Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut commode from the early 20th century, with grey veined marble top four drawers and black columns. Created in France during the second quarter of the 20th ...
Marble, Bronze, Brass
One of a Kind Trunk Chest of Drawer in the Manner of Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual leather trunk with drawers Great condition.
Leather
$3,015 / item
Donkey Desk - Black MATURIN
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The Maturin donkey, emblematic of labor in rural settings, retains its traditional role while taking on a distinctly contemporary dimension in this design. Serving as a unique secret...
Laminate
Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine and rare Maison Jansen ormolu-mounted and brass inlaid marble top commode in the Regence style, circa 1940s. The shaped marble top with a subtle double-moulded edge, sitting ...
Marble, Ormolu
French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
French ormolu-mounted marquetry commode marble top with gilt bronze mounts, signed. France, 19th century Measures: H 33 in.; W 43 in.; D 19 in. Please note this item is current...
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorated Marble Top Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful early 20th Century French marble top commode. Circa 1920. Decorated in the Chinoiserie manner with ormolu fittings. In very good overall condition.
Lacquer
Napolean III Black Laquer Marble Chiffonier Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century Napoleon III walnut black lacquer refinished five-drawer chest of drawers chiffonier with marble top and gilded bronzes mounts, handles and bronze corners. It stands ...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$2,594Sale Price|20% Off
David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed
By David Lange
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning mid-century black chest of drawers or cabinet from the David Lange house. Since 1969 this company has been a benchmark in design furniture, specializing at the turn of the c...
Wood, Lacquer
Louis XV Black Lacquer Commode, Late 19th Century
By Faubourg
Located in Lisbon, PT
An oval shaped black color refinished commode, a bedside type piece in transition between Louis XV and Louis XVI style. Three drawers, gilded bronze hardware and friezes. With metal...
Brass, Bronze
Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particula...
Oak
Early 20th Century Rustic French-Continental Twig Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic French-Continental (19/20th Century) slat twig square commode with geometric design with drawer and door.
Twig
Pierre Cardin signed commode black lacquered and brass 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless Pierre Cardin vintage piece made in the 1980s, this French commode feels imposing and glamourous, with a playful mix of straight lines and rounded shape, and brass handles...
Brass
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Large Commode, Black Wood, Marble, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Large Commode, Black Wood, Brass, Marble A simply stunning fully refinished Dresser or Sideboard from the Hollywood Regency era in the style ...
Marble, Bronze
Empire Walnut & Black Marble Top Commode, circa 1815
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Walnut and Black Marble Top Commode, circa 1815. 35" H x 48" W x 23" D. Provenance: James Grafstein Antiques, New York, 20 October 1984. From a Forest Hills Gardens E...
Marble
Rare 18th Century Period, French, Louis XV Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
Rare 18th century period, French, Louis XV commode having three small top drawers over three single drawers with faux drawer facades. Original hand-forged iron handles and escutcheon...
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire walnut commode with Belgian black marble top. Circa 1850. This is a handsome piece that is perfect for any space.
Belgian Black Marble
$17,043Sale Price|31% Off
Rare 18th Century Commode with Side Doors Walnut, Rhone Valley, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut and burled walnut. In 1700s France, the commode was considered the finest piece of furniture in the chateau. It was also placed in the most important areas so it could be s...
Walnut
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France. The top is made from lovely black and white marble with loads of matrix. The top is sitt...
Marble
19th c. Empire Walnut Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking example of French Empire craftsmanship, this 19th-century walnut commode combines bold architectural lines with the warmth and richness of beautifully figured walnut. The ...
Marble, Brass
French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode. The stunning two drawer commode is raised by cabriole legs ending wit...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from a gorgeous piece of black marble, which has intense graining. The case of this piece is the real showstopper. ...
Marble
Louis XVI Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Painted Wood, Bronze, Marble
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Painted Wood, Bronze, Marble, Maison Jansen Style Pair of Maison Jansen style hollywood regency marble top mounted ebony commodes...
Marble, Bronze
Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955.
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Burl Walnut and Marble Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco burl walnut bedside commodes with maple trim and grey marble tops (PRICED AS Pair)
Marble
French Louis XVI Style King Wood, Exotic Woods Demilune Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century marble-top commode made with various exotic woods; King wood, tulip wood and satinwood are combined to create intricate Marquetry patterns. Floral and urn design...
Wood
Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical hand-stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers, console or sofa table by Jacques Adnet.
Brass
19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Walnut Empire commode with a black fossil top features a classic and elegant design. The sideboard is crafted from high-quality walnut material, giving it a rich an...
Walnut
Commode After the Original Model from Jean Henri Riesener, Black Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Commode after the Original Model from Jean Henri Riesener in Transition Style Lightly modified model after an original by Jean Henri Riesener (1734 – 1806). Ebonized solid Beech....
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th Century chinoiserie lacquer commode. Featuring its original bull nose marble top.
Lacquer
Mid 20th century painted Louis XVI style commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Decorative mid 20th century marble topped commode French circa 1960’s Painted in a dark grey 88 cms high 50 cms deep 102 cms wide
Paint
Pair of bedside cabinets by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of dark brown lacquered and brass bedside cabinets by Jean Claude Mahey. Jean Claude Mahey always meets the high quality furniture standards and never disappoints. Seventies/...
Brass
1950's Commode in the style of André Arbus or Maurice Rothchield
By André Arbus
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940-1950 black commode in the style of André Arbus, with nine drawers. Gilt brass edges and sun on the apron.
Brass
Spectacular Late 17th Early 18th Century Ebonized Commode with Boulle Decoration
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular late 17th early 18th century Ebonized commode with Boulle decoration. Great scale and color. Very good condition with all brass inlay intact. Very dramatic piece which co...
Brass
Late 19th Century Louis Phillippe Style Trompe L'Oeil Safe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Late 19th century French trompe l'oeil safe by Gallet Paris, in the form of a Louis Phillippe gilt and ebonized style chest of drawers, with faux drawer trim concealing the lock, sur...
Marble, Iron
Meuble bas industriel 2 tiroirs 1950s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Meuble bas industriel 2 tiroirs 1950s
Metal
Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux
Located in Kent, Dover
A monumental French commode a vantaux after the Model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreaux. The serpentine verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentin...
Marble, Bronze
A Louis XV Style Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris
By Maxime Secretant
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris. Of bombé outshape with Portor marble top. The front with two deep drawers and applied w...
Marble, Ormolu
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Lacquer Commode, Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode By Henry Dasson Henry Dasson A beautiful shaped Rosso Levanto marble top above two long and deep...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$6,500 / set
Pair of Vintage Steel Drawers, c. 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of vintage industrial drawer sets. Patinaed steel.
Steel
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
Brass
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
Brass
$12,500
Louis XV Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Lovely Louis XV period commode in red and green with beautiful and detailed carving around the key plates, resting on a c scroll apron and claw feet.
Hardwood
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
Marble, Bronze
19th C French Metal Wine Chest
Located in New York, NY
Unusual metal wine chest / trunk constructed of iron and steel. The chest is in the form of a dome top trunk, with a drop down front to allow access to your bottles, it has 4 shelves...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Chest Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI secretary chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs and thorough dressed in bronze and brass details...
Carrara Marble
French Pier Cabinet Marquetry Inlay Chest, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here We Have a Quality French Marquetry Pier Cabinet. The Cabinet Stands Upon Bun Feet. The Central Door Having a Floral Marquetry Panel Featuring Urns, Flowers, Swags Etc. The Do...
Other
Louis XV oak chest of drawers, black patina, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV oak chest of drawers, black patina, 18th century
Wood
Louis XVI chest of drawers in black patina oak, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI chest of drawers in black patina oak, 18th century
Wood
Andre Sornay French Mid-Century Mahogany Veneer Faceted Front Highboy Chest
By Andre Sornay
Located in Queens, NY
"French Mid-Century highboy dresser / chest finished in mahogany veneer, containing 5 drawers, the topmost shallow, the lower four with faceted fronts containing sage green leather i...
Leather
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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