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Place of Origin: French
Fine Quality French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Three Drawer Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful commode in the Directoire style or Louis XVI style. The commode features kingwood and walnut in contrasting hues and beautiful bronze. The piece features a beauti...
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1930s Directoire Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of French 19th Century commodes in the Louis XV style. The curved solid wood bodies are adorned with glossy lacquered marquet...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Neoclassic Painted Commode w/Original Marble Top, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded corners at front...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Collection of 3 French Pastry Shop Counters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of merchant painted counters from a 19th Century French pastry shop. This rare and outstanding group of counters would transform your everyday...
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19th Century Other Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French chest of drawers from around 1900. Made of oak.
A three-drawer oak body with coffered sides, slightly protruding moulded top panel and rounded corners ending in slightly cur...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Empire Chest With Black Columns
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This tall, handsome chest is so beautiful. Would look great in any room.
Category
19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Inlaid Marquetry Commode In Walnut
Located in Houston, US
Beautifully hand made French commode in walnut with contrasting king wood marquetry designs and inlaid lozenge designs on drawers. Drawers are hand made and exhibit finer hand cut be...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Three Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 33 3/4 in Width: 49 1/4 in Depth: 21 in
This antique French Louis XV style inlaid marble top commode, dresser, chest of drawers is a great example of quality Fr...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Fabulous Pair of Early 20th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Tables or Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of early 20th Century richly patinated fruitwood bedside tables or chest of drawers of exceptional quality. This stunning pair are finely hand carved, crossbanded wi...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
André Arbus Rare and Important Semanier with Stunning Inlays 1950s
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important semanier with drop down front at top, in cherry with impressive inlays and exquisite brass pulls and trim, by André Arbus, France 1950's. Drop down compartment at ...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassic French Wooden Commode w/its Original Hardware, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical four drawer commode, with its original metal hardware and accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, whic...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Walnut Commode With Elaborate Carved Pulls
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A timeworn and very decorative Antique French Chest with two large drawers and fine traditional carving. French walnut commode with serpentine front, prominent and heavily carved fol...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Antique Neoclassic Style 3-Drawer Commode, Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cute-sized French Neoclassic style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top with pronounced and rounded front ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Single Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
A distinctive cabinet or nightstand on bracket style ebony bases supporting an open box case made...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French marble top chest. This was made in France and dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of great quality and is a lovely size, perfect for use as a bedside ches...
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1950s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Commode, Designed in Nice Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top above a case which houses three full-sized drawers, framed withi...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Early 19th Century Commode Scriban
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French Commode Scriban with a leather top inside, This Empire Period piece is very convenient as a storage for paper work.
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Pearl Inlay, 1900s
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Elegant Chinoiserie Chest of drawers with pearl inlay.
Around 1900 this Chinoiserie style and furniture from the Orient were highly in Fashion in Paris... So French furniture makers...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Period Neoclassic French Commode w/a Gorgeous New Custom Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period carved wood commode, with stunning new custom marble top, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features rectangular-shaped marble ...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV period Kingwood Commode
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped in kingwood veneer, with chased and gilt bronze ornamentation, the front opening with four draw...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
18th C. French Commode w/Nicely Carved Trim Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden three-drawer carved-wood commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a 4.5 foot long rectangular-shaped top, over case which houses three full-s...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
By Europa Antiques
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned inlay veneer drawer faces and sides. Featuri...
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Faux Bamboo Vanity Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful faux bamboo vanity chest of drawers! Of French make, this piece has all the typical charm of that style. Lovely glow and patina in the wood, and the hand carved d...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Late 18th Century French Directoire Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
One of the prettiest commodes we have had. Beautiful walnut with burl panels
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Late 18th Century Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Chest Snail Feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XV Chest Snail Feet
Gorgeous piece, has been painted over the years.
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
18th century Régence Period Provençal commode from Nîmes
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
From Nîmes this opulently adorned two-drawer galbe front and openwork crosspiece commode crafted from walnut from Nimes, France, dating back to around 1730. Commode Sauteuses from N...
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Early 18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Commode by Roger Vandercruse, known as Lacroix (1727-99) Louis XV/XVI
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This form of commode or chest of drawers, with a 'breakfront' or projection section in the middle, was particularly favoured by the Parisian cabinet-maker Roger Vandercruse (1727-179...
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1770s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Auxiliary Table Commode Napoleon III Style Burgundy marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind French auxiliary furniture, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period in precious woods and with marquetry, originating in an important Parisian workshop in the mid-19th cent...
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1860s Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Transition Commode in Walnut
Located in Houston, US
Generously sized French walnut commode in a transition style from the earlier Louis XIII and Louis XIV style with heavier look, bun feet to the lighter style of Louis XV with decorat...
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Late 18th Century Louis XIV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Elegant and ref...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
18th c Régence walnut commode
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Exceptional carved French Régence walnut commode. Has original hardware and a wonderful patina. Carved drawers and frame, ending in scroll f...
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Early 18th Century Régence Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1900s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your home with a touch of vintage charm. This authentic 1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers offers both aesthetics and functionality. Craf...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest. Hand crafted from mahogany, this design was fitted with seven drawers to provide a drawer for every day o...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style commode from circa 1950 with rosewood marquetry décor, four drawers, red griotte marble top and gilt bronze hardware. Crafted in the timeless French Louis XI...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Very good condition.
dimensions: height 110 cm x width 125 cm x depth 50 cm
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1860s Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis Philippe 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Four-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe walnut four-drawer commode from the 19th century with bookmatched décor and white marble top. Experience the elegance and craftsmanship of the 19th century wi...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Transitional Louis XV to Louis XVI French Commode In Walnut
Located in Houston, US
Classic Provincial Louis XV to Louis XVI transitional commode in walnut with original hardware. Straight traverse, two drawers over two long drawers. The commode is hand constructed ...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode features the tailored lines and understated elegance of the bre...
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1850s Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Louis XV Régence Painted Chest
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Louis XV regency period chest with original oxblood (sang de bœuf) paint and hoof feet ca.1720. Wonderful sides with proud flat panels decorated in same scheme.
Wonderful color a...
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1720s Régence Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
Classic Louis XV French commode of provincial style with two top drawers over two bottom drawers. The drawers are decorated with carved, lozenge shaped decoration and have hardware w...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
Transport yourself to the 1930s with this stunning French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers. Its elegant design ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Regency Style Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
Elegant antique French commode in Regency style with beautiful and skillfully applied walnut veneers in marquetry pattern. The commode retains its original hand- cut rouge marble oft...
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Late 19th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Dore' Bronze Putti Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, absolutely spectacular commode with the finest possible bronze ormolu and gold dore' finishing on all of it. Look at the quality of the casting and finish of the br...
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Pair of Louis XV-Style bronze dore mounted cabinets
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of French cabinets is exceptional due to the fact
That they were finely constructed using fine materials in
A louis XV-Style. The white marble top is very thick and
Bull n...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Maison Regain Elmwood Chest
By Maison Regain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elm wood three-drawer chest by Maison Regain with expressed joining details and carved integral drawer pulls, circa 1970's France.
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1970s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Elm
19th Century French Marble Top Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An Important Louis XVI Style Commode
by Henry Dasson
After the Design by Adam Weisweiler
For the King's Cabinet at Saint-Cloud
Constructed from mahogany and incorporating well-cast...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Bleached and Painted Directoire Style Commode
Located in Port Chester, NY
A simple and handsome commode or chest of drawers in the Directoire style, bleached and newly painted very stylishly with notes of gray, blue and russet. The original drop handles h...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A Very Rare 19th Century Marble Top Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century marble top kingwood and fruitwood chest of neat proportions. This gorgeous piece is of exceptional quality, finely hand carved, line inlaid and ormolu mount...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings
France (Paris)
Rosewood
Louis XV around 1730
Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 137 x 66 cm
Description:
Early Louis XV commode, so-call...
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1720s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful Louis XV Period Commode Sauteuse made of plain walnut.
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Early 18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Art Deco Bedside Chests in Sycamore
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
PAIR OF ART DECO BEDSIDE CHESTS
An exceptional quality pair of three drawer bedside chest of drawers each having three drawers rounded corners and beading detail and raised on a sho...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sycamore
Marble top faux bamboo chest early 20th century
Located in Charleston, SC
French faux bamboo marble top chest
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of "Louis XVI" bedside tables, inlaid with various woods, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of precious and rare "Louis XVI" bedside tables, finely inlaid with various woods and light and dark effects, from France, original from the mid-18th century, in good st...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe whitened End 19th cherry
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This French Louis Philippe style dresser in the late 19th century is white cherry. It has four drawers. Its top is a gray marble Saint Anne.
The drawers are mounted in dovetail ensur...
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1890s Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Deco Commode by Majorelle c1920
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
COMMODE BY MAJORELLE
A stunning French Art Deco Commode from the 1920s by Majorelle! This exquisite piece features solid carved wood with intricate geometric and flower motifs, comb...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An 18thc painted French Commode. It has beautiful decoration and great hardware.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French three drawer painted oak commode with brass decoration on the drawers and a marble top. 1840.
Reference: 8295
Dimensions
48 inches (122 cms) Wide
22 inches (56 cms) D...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique French Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for an antique French commode or 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.
During Louis XIV's reign, the commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk. 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.
At 1stDibs, find antique and vintage French commodes and chests of drawers for sale — shop Rococo-style commodes, Empire-style commodes, Louis XVI-style commodes and other antique furniture today.
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