Neoclassical Period French Bleached-Wood Commode w/Nice Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood commode with nice hardware from the early 19th century.
Wood
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish with claw feet.
Wood
Bleached Louis XV Style Commode, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Louis XV style commode with marble top, mid-19th century. 55 inches wide by 22 inches deep by 36 inches tall
Marble
19th Century French Serpentine Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 19th Century serpentine commode. This wonderful commode has recently been bleached to reveal a fantastic colour and graining throughout. This shapely and tactile piece...
Wood, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
This Bleached Oak Commode is a beautiful piece of furniture that exudes a classic and timeless charm. It features a stunning carved design that adds character and texture to its over...
Wood
Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A new, custom gray wash accentuates the top and various trim; a beautiful contrast against the bleached wood. This 19th century French Neoclassical commode is a smaller-sized case pi...
Wood
Italian Bleached Wood Chest w/Faux Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian chest of drawers with faux marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from Italy has a faux-marble painted top above a case which houses three full-sized drawers...
Wood
Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers, English C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful commode or chest of drawers. Bleached and limed tropical hardwood. Lovely shaped serpentine front Veneered drawer fronts. Some historical small patches on the drawer fro...
Wood
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Oak French Serpentine Chest, France, circa 1950s. Elegant serpentine design features three wide deep drawers for all your storage needs. It is a versatile size and can be us...
Brass
American of Martinsville Bleached Mahogany Faux Bamboo Front 8-Drawer Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1960s) bleached mahogany chest / dresser with 8 drawers in two parallel columns with reeded faux-bamboo fronts, resting on four square tapered legs. (AMERICAN O...
Wood, Mahogany
Art Deco Chest by Donald Deskey, Burled Birch & Bleached Walnut, USA
By Donald Deskey
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco burled birch veneer and bleached walnut chest containing four drawers with central curved fronts and decoratively louvered sections on either side. (manner of DONAL...
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Burl
Circa 1750 French Crossbow Front Commode in Lightly Scrubbed Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
When compared with furniture from other periods, Louis XV offerings, such as this walnut commode from circa 1750, have much softer and shapelier forms. Notice the undulating lines to...
Metal, Bronze
Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
The Consulat style is a subset of the Directoire period, coinciding with the initial consolidation of power by Napoleon Bonaparte (roughly 1799-1804). Both historically and culturall...
Metal
French Bleached Oak Parquet Nightstand or End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French bleached oak parquet nightstand or end table, France, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a nightstand, or as an end or side table.
Metal
A Tall Antique Swedish 4-Drawer Commode in Scraped Pine, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved circa 1880, this tall four-drawer commode features a striking serpentine façade, which was a hallmark of the fluid, Swedish Rococo style. The pine has been scraped, revea...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Chest with Eight Drawers in Bleached Finish
By Hans J. Wegner, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid Century Modern tall chest of drawers in unusual light toned finish, having eight drawers, each with two sculpted wood pulls. The dresser rests on four tapered pole solid...
Wood
Mid-Century American Modern Chests by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1955
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Mid-Century American Modern bleached walnut chests with four drawers, each with two square patinated brass drawer pulls, resting on taped triangular legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIB...
Wood
Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American design icon George Nelson. Each cabinet features primavera construction, a form of b...
Wood, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 48.43 in D 21.66 in
Bleached 19th Century Commode Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top, circa 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
Bleached 19th century commode chest of drawers with black marble top.
Wood
Unavailable
H 34 in W 46 in D 22.5 in
American Art Deco Burled Birch and Bleached Walnut Commode, Manner of Desky
By Donald Deskey
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular tow with bowed front above six drawers with horizontal reeding and pulls and bow front burled drawers, superb quality overall.
Wood
Bleached Oak French Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
French bleached 3 drawer chest of drawers. Recessed scrolled double paneled detail on each drawer.Brass handles and escutcheons.Recessed side panels and decorative base.
Wood
French 1870s Louis-Philippe Style Bleached Commode with White Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe style bleached wood commode from the late 19th century, with new white marble top and four drawers.
Marble
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H 41.5 in W 58.25 in
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Bleached Oak Commode with Carved Garlands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in France during the reign of King Louis XVI, this exquisite bleached wood commode features a rectangular planked top sitting above an elegant façade presenting three drawers.
Oak
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H 40 in W 34.75 in D 13.5 in L 40 in
English 19th Century Bleached Wood Five-Drawer Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached wood two-part chest from the 19th century with five drawers, inset brass hardware and turned feet. This English two-part chest, crafted in the 19th century, embod...
Brass
18th Century Italian Inlaid Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 18th century Italian inlaid bleached commode. This lovely piece has neoclassical images and nice carvings as well. Beautiful!
Wood
19th c. Bleached Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Highly carved French commode in bleached oak.
Wood
Bleached Ash Serpentine 3 Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century German Bleached Ash Serpentine 3 Drawer Commode Chest. Has beautiful carving and marquetry.
Wood
Jansen Bleached Wood Marble-Top Louis XVI Style Chest Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Jansen bleached wood marble-top Louis XVI style chest commode.
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved early 19th century French Louis XVI style bleached commode. Very fine patina and ample storage as well. A gorgeous piece!!
Wood
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H 35 in W 40 in D 23.25 in
Biedermeier 19th Century Bleached Three-Drawer Commode with Petite Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier bleached wooden commode from the 19th century, with three drawers and petite columns. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this freshly bleached ...
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Solid bleached oak Louis XVI period commode. With beautiful hand carved details and original brass fittings. Circa 1770.
Wood
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H 40.75 in W 50.25 in D 22.25 in
19th Century French Bleached Commode with Carved Geometrical and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French commode with floral and geometrical motifs from the 19th century. This late 19th century French bleached commode features a three-plank rectangular molded top over four capac...
Wood
18th Century Bleached Walnut and Oak Regence Commode, Circa 1730
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved, circa 1730, this commode is from the Regence period of France. The walnut and oak wood was assembled using round dowel construction and dovetail joinery, both becoming m...
Wood, Oak, Walnut
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H 31 in W 35 in D 18 in
1820s Dutch Three-Drawer Bombé Commode with Bleached Finish and Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch Baroque style bleached wood three-drawer bombé commode from the early 19th century.
Wood
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H 37 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the early 1800s (possibly making this a period piece), the walnut wood has been bleached more recently, giving the three tiers of drawers a golden beige hue.
Stone, Metal, Bronze
Fine Quality French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a beautiful high quality early 19th century French provincial chest - commode . Made of walnut and in a wonderful, bleached finish, featuring neoclassic brass hardware and es...
Wood
Large 18th Century Flemish Serpentine Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large early 18th Century Régence period Flemish four drawer commode. With beautiful hand carved detail to the serpentine front with original brass fittings. Circa 1715.
Wood
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H 36 in W 48 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century French Louis XVI style bleached commode with carrara marble top. Very fine patina and carvings. This piece also mixes well with a variety of style. Superb!
Carrara Marble
Antique Bleached Wood Charles X Chest with Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique bleached wood Charles X chest circa 1850s with marble top.
Marble
Pair of Kindel Bleached Wood Chests with Fluted Details
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage chests from American luxury furniture manufacturer Kindel (Grand Rapids, MI). This pair of Kindel chests each feature two half-sized drawers atop two full-sized, gr...
Metal
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H 38 in W 63.25 in D 23.5 in
Circa 1870 Louis XVI Style Bleached Walnut Drapery Swag Commode from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this fantastic Italian walnut commode has a highly unusual form and dates to circa 1870. The two-tiered chest of drawers surmounts an unusual a...
Metal, Bronze
18th Century French Commode Arbalete in Bleached Burl Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France in the 1700’s, this arbalete front commode has been bleached at some point, revealing a fascinating burl walnut pattern.
Metal, Bronze
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H 39.25 in W 37.75 in D 23 in
English 19th Century Jacobean Bleached Wood Chest with Carved Quatrefoil Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Jacobean chest from the 19th century. This antique Jacobean bleached wood chest features beautiful quatrefoil and rectangular carved drawer fronts. There are four dovetail...
Metal
French Bleached Wood 1940s Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Bleached Wood 1940's Three-Drawer Chest with Cartouche Carving and Light Grey / Blue Accents.
Paint, Wood
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H 33.5 in W 44.25 in D 19.75 in
French Marble-Top Chest of Bleached Mahogany Wood with Gold Colored Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French marble-top chest. This French chest of bleached mahogany from the mid-20th century features three small top drawers over two larger drawers and a white marble top with gray ...
Marble, Metal
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H 35.5 in W 55.75 in D 24 in
French Louis XV Style Bleached Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XV commodes, such as this gorgeous, bleached example from the 1920s, are known for their smooth lines and exquisite marquetry patterns.
Marble, Metal, Bronze
French Pair of 19th Century Bleached & Painted Wood Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of bleached and painted wood sides chests from the 19th century.
Wood
Bleached Bureau
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional bleached two drawer bureau. Grey/beige worn patina.
Grey top with aged patina.
Wood
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H 34.25 in W 42.25 in D 21.75 in
Antique Italian Two-Drawer Wood Cassettiera w/Lightly Bleached Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wood raised chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This antique cassettiera (chest of drawers) from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case which houses ...
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Wood Marble Top Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful five-drawer commode Louis XVI style chest with a white Carrara marble top and brass pulls. Bleached finish. The chest sits tapered fluted legs with fine detailing.
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century oak chest, handcrafted in France, boasts a stout plinth base, masterfully carved fluted pilasters that frame the case with three drawers, and a top with overhanging...
Wood
19th Century French Bleached and Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century bleached and richly carved three-drawer chest with swag carving and short spade shaped feet.
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Marble-Top Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful five-drawer commode Louis XVI style chest with a white marble top and brass pulls. Bleached finish. The chest sits tapered fluted legs with fine detailing. This piece also ...
Carrara Marble
Antique Swedish Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This chest would work equally well in your living room or bedroom.
Brass
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H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 18.5 in
Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers--Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish smaller-sized carved and bleached wood chest from the 19th century. This antique side chest from Sweden features an overhanging, rectangular-shaped top with rounded front c...
Wood
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H 32.5 in W 35 in D 22 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Distressed Bleached Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage distressed chest of drawers. A gorgeous bleached Burl wood in a classic Bombe shape. An all over patina from time. This piece is extraordinary, but it’s a look for...
Metal
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H 33.25 in W 64 in D 21.75 in
Vintage Bleached Wood Chest of Nine Drawers w/Shallow Break-Front Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American bleached wood chest of nice drawers. This larger-sized case has a shallow break-front design, and features a case that houses nine drawers total, made up of three ...
Wood
18th C. Swedish Rococo Fir Wood Chest on Chest w/Bleached Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Rococo fir wood chest of four drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest-on-chest from Sweden consists of two casement pieces, one stacking atop the other, wh...
Wood
18th Century French Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th Century Louis XV commode in bleached wood oak, with a serpentine front, turned “bun feet” and brass draw pulls and escutcheons.
Brass
English 19th Century Bleached Chest with Beveled and Fluted Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century English bleached three-drawer chest. This small size bleached English chest features three drawers with bail handles. The chest has beveled and fluted side posts above...
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very lovely later 19th century French Louis XVI style commode in bleached wood and its original black marble top.
Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Oak Chest (Liege, Belgium)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fine chest is defined by softness and symmetry. It has a pale oak finish and three ample drawers with fine detailed carving. The sides are raised panels and the hardware is so...
Wood, Oak
Bleached Double bow front chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Double bow front chest of drawers, original handles
Wood
Danish Chest 19th Century Bleached
Located in Houston, TX
Danish 19th Century chest with original hardwood. 4 drawer chest has been bleached beautiful carved piece on bottom apron. Purchased on a buying trip in Europe.
Wood
19thc Danish Bleached Bow Front Bureau
Located in New York, NY
Bow front bureau / 4 drawers / beautiful details / bleached color great patina
Wood
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode Approximate size: 32.5 (h) x 41.5 (w) x 23 (d) in. Anonymous The Netherlands; 19th century Wood, brass. A striking 19...
Brass
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H 50.75 in W 42 in D 22 in
English Bleached Oak Chest on Stand with Geometrical Front and Barley Twist Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period bleached oak chest on stand with geometrical motifs from the mid 18th century. This English Georgian chest on stand features a rectangular top with rounded...
Wood, Oak
1820s English Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the grace of the 1820s with the English Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a versatile and elongated piece that seamlessly combines functionality and elegance. The chest features...
Wood
A Large 19th Century Carved Oak Commode from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a 19th-century French chest of drawers, this commode is over 3 1/2 feet tall and nearly 6 feet wide (69 13/4 inches). It features a total of five drawers arra...
Metal, Bronze
1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest of drawers produced in France, circa 1800. This bleached oak buffet displays three broad sliding drawers ornamented with engraved patterns, a scalloped apron and two...
Wood
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of refinement with this 20th-century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers. Exuding timeless elegance, this piece features three spacious sliding drawers adorned ...
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of refinement with this 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers. Exuding timeless elegance, this piece features three spacious sliding drawers adorned w...
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the refined elegance of the 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece in the exquisite style of Louis XV. This enchanting piece features three drawer...
Wood
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant three-drawer chest features graceful cabriole legs adorned with meticulously carved accents that continue onto the scalloped apron. Created in France during the 20th cen...
Wood
Large French Antique Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish which lightened the dark oak and brings out the lovely carved details of the paneled drawers a...
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Travel back to 1820s France with this elegantly crafted four-drawer chest of drawers, exuding timeless sophistication. Its captivating design speaks volumes about the meticulous craf...
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Stunning 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode, bleach burl wood, having a grey marble top.
Marble
19th Century Bleached Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning 19th century Louis Philippe Chest with its simple but stately design. Stripped of the original color showing now showing the woods naturial color and gorgeous deta...
Wood
$6,633 / set
H 29.53 in W 38.59 in D 18.71 in
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
French Modern Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Modern Bistro Table with a round pine flat top on a tapered column pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 30" H
Wood
19th century Scandinavian Neoclassical Console
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Scandinavian Neoclassical console table with one drawer and carved fluted decor around the apron on all four sides. Stands on four turned legs joined by bottom carved st...
Iron
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$3,936Sale Price|32% Off
H 39.25 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode The solid wood body is painted in a textured, aged, distressed patina showing some of the gesso-painted base and original wood b...
Wood, Paint
$46,850
H 75 in W 56 in D 28 in
A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French or Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany, Ormolu Mounted and Parcel-Gildwood Carved Crib & Bedding. The egg-shaped oblong rocking cradle supported at each...
Bronze, Ormolu
Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
The use of color and the unusual architectural paintings on this Piece make it very unique. It has a faux marble top in apricot Coloration. It is very old and is in the original 18...
Wood
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined 20th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, showcasing the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of this iconic design. The piece is painted in a soft, muted gray ...
Pine
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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