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19th C Louis Philippe Burl Commode

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19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th c. Louis Philippe commode, c.1820-1840 with five dovetailed drawers and original St. Anne grey
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
H 39.5 in W 51.5 in D 23 in
19th c. French Louis-Philippe Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A four drawer chest made of burl of walnut and solid walnut (sides) with a grey St. Anne marble top
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th c. French Louis Philippe commode, c.1820-1840, with four dovetailed drawers and original St
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
H 38 in W 48.75 in D 22.5 in
French 19th c. Louis Philippe Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A five drawers commode made of burl of walnut and solid walnut (sides) with a St Anne Marble top
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Book matched burl walnut Louis-Philippe chest with four drawers and double beveled Saint Anne
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Louis Philippe Chest
French Louis Philippe Chest
H 39 in W 51 in D 24 in
Antique Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A Louis Philippe chest of drawers. The burl walnut veneer has a beautiful pattern and grain. The
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A Louis Philippe chest of drawers. Made of a beautiful burl walnut, this bureau has a strong
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century Louis Philippe Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
French 19th c. Louis Philippe Armoire, c.1820-1840, made of solid walnut and burl of walnut with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Louis Philippe Armoire
19th Century Louis Philippe Armoire
H 88 in W 48.5 in D 19 in
A Louis Philippe style walnut chest from France c.1865
Located in Houston, TX
A Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers from the Napoleon III period in France c.1865
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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19th C Louis Philippe Burl Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th c louis philippe burl commode you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 19th c louis philippe burl commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, burl and walnut. There are many kinds of the 19th c louis philippe burl commode you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Each 19th c louis philippe burl commode bearing Louis XV hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a 19th C Louis Philippe Burl Commode?

Prices for a 19th c louis philippe burl commode start at $1,750 and top out at $12,995 with the average selling for $4,213.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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