Commode Chair Photos

Before the world of flush toilets, the chamber pot was the main convenience. However, some wealthier people used chairs which incorporated chamber pots to make voiding more comfortable. In transition to toilets, some early flush toilets were designed to look like chairs.

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Disguised necessary stool at Phelps-Hathaway House. Suffield, CT.	Bathtub & commode ahead of its time at Gallier House. New Orleans, LA.	Child's commode in Conklin House at Old Bethpage Village. Old Bethpage, NY.	Vintage chairs & commode at Custom House Museum. Sag Harbor, NY.

Cradle & commodes at Custom House Museum. Sag Harbor, NY.	Commode chair at Thomas Halsey Homestead. South Hampton, NY.	Mr. Berwind's bathroom with throne & sink at The Elms. Newport, RI.	Flush commode chair (19thC) which not plumbed but emptied by servants at Castle Fraser. Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Toilet chair in Bonnie Prince Charlie's room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland.	Commode chair in garden room at Culross Palace. Culross, Scotland.	Commode chair in bathroom with flush pull on floor at Lauriston Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.


See Also:	Antique Chairs