What is an Antique Commode? November 2, 2021 – Posted in: Furniture, Home Improvement

Often misidentified and confused for something else, the antique commode is both widely sought after and widely misunderstood. How can that be? First and foremost, the commode has a variable definition. It is the proper term for the antecedent of the nightstand (in other words, a piece of furniture containing a concealed chamber pot). But it is also the proper name for a decorative chest of drawers.