commodes (French chests of drawers)

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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.
commodes
Accepted term: 07-Apr-2025