French Empire Painted Commode. Commode features the rectangular top with turret corners lending a strong yet elegant profile that anchors the piece visually. Below, a long frieze drawer with cylindrical ends sits above three generously scaled drawers, each fitted with original-style brass knobs and shield-shaped escutcheons. Drawers are flanked by turned columnar stiles that descend to a cylindrical base terminating in rounded feet, reinforcing the piece's solid architectural presence. Wonderfully worn painted finish. This commode works beautifully as a bedroom dresser, a statement storage piece in an entry or hallway, or as a grounding element in a living or dining space. Its clean classical lines allow it to complement modern, transitional, and traditional interiors.