commodes (French chests of drawers)
- Scope note
- Refers to chests of drawers or cabinets of chair-rail height, made for display as well as storage and often quite elaborately decorated. Term is applied especially to French forms, and to English, American, and other styles to indicate a form inspired by French taste.
- Date of creation: 02-Sep-2024
Accepted term: 02-Sep-2024