18th Century Walnut Wood Commode from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in walnut wood during the 1700s, this lovely commode hails from Bordeaux, France. The top has a subtle arbalete curve with quarter-round molding, while the sides have a m...
Metal, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut “Commode Tombeau” from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, this elegant antique “Commode Tombeau” exemplifies the graceful movement and refined craftsmanship associated with the Louis XV period.
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine “Commode Tombeau” from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French commode Bordelaise, also known as a commode tombeau, was crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1750.
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode Tombeau from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760, this elegant antique “Commode Tombeau” exemplifies the graceful curves and refined proportions associated with the Louis XV period.
Bronze
Acerbis Storet Drawers Cabinet in Black Ash with Bordeaux Glossy Lacquered
By Acerbis, Nanda Vigo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The collection is enriched with a version with four drawers and more contemporary finishes. In 1994 Nanda Vigo designed a ten-drawer cabinet for Acerbis Storet. It became part of th...
Ash
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand-carved in Bordeaux, France, in the 1700s.
Wood, Cherry
French Small Commode, Bordeaux circa 1730
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Small french commode, Bordeaux circa 1730 Small chest port, Bordeaux 1730 Small chest of "boudoir" in solid mahogany and walnut opening with two drawers.
Mahogany, Walnut
18th Century Walnut Bordeaux Commode
Located in Natchez, MS
18th century walnut commode from Bordeaux region of France. The pulls and escutcheons are original.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 49.22 in W 56.7 in D 21.26 in
Contemporary Chest of Drawers Dark Red, Bordeaux Lacquer, Nero Marquina Handles
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The beautiful Malala Chest of Drawers Ruby chooses to be different – it’s a modern piece for contemporary bedroom decor. Let this luxury drawer chest lacquered in a refined ultramari...
Brass
French Louis XV Period, Mahogany, Bordelais Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine, French, Louis XV period, mahogany commode from the Bordeaux region. The commode has a molded and curved form (galbée) with paneled sides and rests on four curved feet.
French Louis XV Period, Mahogany, Bordelais Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine French Louis XV period, carved, mahogany commode from the Bordeaux region. The commode has three rows of drawers, two of which are on the top.
Bordeaux Commode
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Louis XV ebony commode, probably Bordeaux, circa 1740. With original silvered brass handles and escutcheons.
Ebony
Commode from Bordeaux - Walnut with Original Hardware
Located in New Orleans, LA
18c Commode from Bordeaux - Walnut with Original Hardware
Louis XV Marble Top Serpentine Bordeaux Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Serpentine Commode from Bordeaux, France
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H 38.19 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
19th Century French Ebonized Commode by Ebeniste Bardie, Bordeaux
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful Empire style commode, with lots of ormolu mounts including feet front and back, very nice blue/grey marble top. All in excellent condition.
Marble, Ormolu
Sold
H 32.75 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
French Louis XV Style Three-Drawer Commode from the Bordeaux Region of France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Three-Drawer French "Commode en Tombeau", Louis XV Style with Custom Finish.
Bronze
18th Century French Walnut Antique Chest from Bordeaux
Located in New Orleans, LA
A refined French walnut chest featuring contrasting black accents and elegant brass hardware, combining warm wood tones with bold detailing—offering a sophisticated blend of classic ...
Walnut
French Louis XV Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
Period 18th Century French Louis XV Commode from Bordeaux. A great chest of drawers made of walnut and cherry wood from the Bordeaux Province, with three dovetailed drawers and origi...
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H 45 in W 46 in D 25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Cherry Desk Secretary Scriban from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Put a sophisticated spin on your study or office with this antique slant front desk commode, or "commode scriban". Carved in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760, the fold out secretary is b...
Bronze
Sold
H 43 in W 50 in D 26 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Cherry Scriban Secretary from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Put a sophisticated spin on your study or office with this elegant antique slant front desk, or "commode scriban". Carved in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, the "secretaire a abattants"...
Leather, Cherry
18th Century Louis XV Period Bordelais Bibliotheque
Located in Birmingham, AL
The armoire was one of the most popular pieces of furniture in Bordeaux. Commodes were large in size to adapt to use in hotels and were strongly curved, richly carved and moulded wit...
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Mahogany Commode from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood bombe chest of drawers was crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760. Called "commode tombeau" in French, this mahogany chest stands on escargot feet ove...
Bronze
French Louis XV Mahogany Bordelais Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine Louis XV period mahogany commode from the Bordeaux region, with three drawers having original brass hardware (in the English taste) standing on scrolled feet.
Mahogany
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H 35.25 in W 50 in D 22.75 in
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest with Bronze Inlay from Bordeaux
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 18th century Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest from the Bordeaux region of France features a unique interpretation of the Classic style.
Bronze
LOUIS XV COMMODE FROM BORDEAUX
Located in Natchez, MS
Period 18th c Walnut Louis XV Commode from Bordeaux with an exceptional parquetry top.
Walnut, Ebony
WALNUT 18TH C. COMMODE FROM BORDEAUX
Located in Natchez, MS
18th c walnut commode from Bordeaux France. Exceptional size and carving.
Wood
Maison Jansen Bordeaux and Gilt Lacquer "Douvres" Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A rare bordeaux & gilt lacquer "Douvres" Commode, white marble top, ormolu pulls, stamped on the back "Jansen" with its original keys, Maison Jansen, 1972 Paris.
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French "Bordeaux" Desk, Louis XV Period
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Rare dresser_ desk called Scriban walnut opening with three drawers at the bottom and a lid on top . The lower part of so-called " tomb " curved in two directions . Highly arched ...
Walnut
Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Middleburg, VA
Finely carved Louis XV walnut commode from the Bordeaux region.
Louis XV Bordelaise Walnut Commode
Located in Natchez, MS
Wonderful 18th c Walnut commode from Bordeaux France. All original and wondeful.The sides have a wonderful slight curve smaller in front to larger in back.
Walnut
Pair of Jean Claude Mahey commodes
Located in Paris, FR
Two little commodes with a bordeaux lacquer, three drawers and brass details.
18th Century French Cherry Bombay Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV period French Bombay commode in solid cherry from Bordeaux, original bronze pulls, exceptional color and design.
Cherry
18 th. Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and unusual form Cherry Louis XVI period commode from Bordeaux. Two narrow drawers over two long drawers.Original hardware.
Marble
Rare 18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very fine and of great design, large 18th century continental commode in walnut with a lovely color and very rare original handles in the chinoiserie taste, France, circa 1770, pro...
Walnut
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H 97.25 in W 52.37 in D 25.99 in
French Louis XV Period Bombe Walnut Deux-Corps Slant-Desk Commode from Bordeaux
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
We can be described this piece of furniture in several different ways: It is a classic bombe commode, a slant-desk, and a two-bodies buffet, from Bordeaux, France.
Walnut
$28,000
H 34.38 in W 54 in D 25.25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Style Galbée Commode with Ormolu Mounted Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commode "galbée" forme embellished with beautiful, original ormolu bronze mounts and fixtures throughout. Detailed inlay work. Origina...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century French walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet A period handcrafted buffet made of solid walnut with three drawers above two beveled doors opening to a single shelf open. Ori...
Walnut
$3,120Sale Price|40% Off
H 40.13 in W 53.88 in D 27.25 in
18th Century French Commode with Exquisite Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a touch of French elegance and refinement to your home with this stunning 18th-century French commode. Crafted in the Louis XV style this exceptional piece boasts a beautifully f...
Brass
$27,500
H 34.5 in W 54 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Kingwood Commode, Mid-18th Century, Stamped J. LAPIE and JME
By Jean Lapie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite marble top. This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts. St...
Kingwood
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 46.25 in D 20 in
French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Louis XV style commode embodies the charm and craftsmanship of classic French country design. Constructed from rich walnut, the commode features a warm, glowing p...
Bronze
$10,350
H 104 in W 70.25 in D 28 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Lyonnaise with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This important antique French armoire Lyonnaise, crafted in Lyon circa 1760, is a striking example of Louis XV provincial artistry, executed in richly grained solid walnut and standi...
Walnut
$2,986Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 65.75 in D 22.05 in
French Provençal sideboard in walnut - Louis XV Period - 18th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Low sideboard in walnut fruit wood opening with two leaves and two drawers on the front, nicely molded and resting on a arched base joined by a scalloped crosspiece. The top of the s...
Wood
Antique French Régence Ormolu Mounted Commode 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence wood and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1720 in date. The stunning breche violette marble top over a serpentine front having tw...
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome Louis XV style commode from France, circa 1800 or earlier. The fantastic charcoal marble top has a serpentine molded edge, conforming to the gentle undulations on the draw...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Ormolu
$8,600
H 37 in W 52.5 in D 26.75 in
18th C. French Louis XV Commode Lyonnaise in Carved Cherry with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1760, this elegant commode Lyonnaise exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Louis XV period. Built of solid cherrywood, the serpentine chest stand...
Bronze
$4,200
H 37.25 in W 51.75 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Exquisitely Carved Walnut Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb French Louis XV walnut commode or chest of drawers having 3 spacious drawers with exquisite carving on each drawer front featuring inset shell centered among floral and acanth...
Bronze
$9,500
H 35.5 in W 51.25 in D 26.5 in
18th Century French Walnut Wood Commode En Tombeau from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
An en tombeau is a type of commode with three tiers of drawers and short legs. Our walnut wood chest of drawers was hand-carved in Provence, France during the 1700’s and features flo...
Wood, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Louis XV Commode. Stunning period 18th century French Louis XV three-drawer commode, chest of drawers or credenza with bronze hardware. This shapely French commod...
Bronze
$8,000
H 38 in W 54 in D 26.5 in
Walnut 18th Cent French Chest of Drawers Louis XV Typical from the Lyon Region
Located in Miami, FL
Commode "Lyonnaise" 18th century in solid walnut very fine and specific carvings. Perfect design . The front part of the commode and drawers are built in curved lines. Each upper c...
Walnut
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine top over three drawers with original handles and a carved floral pierced apron raised on carved scrolled feet. Provenance; Fogg Estate, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
$47,500
H 38 in W 58 in D 27.75 in
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode De Chateau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive and high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period walnut and rosewood Commode de Château. The chest is raised on slightly curved legs with a scrolled friez...
Marble
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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