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Louis Philippe Commode Burled Walnut

Louis Phillipe Commode in Bleached Burled Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Essex, MA
Imported from France, this 19th-century burled walnut marble top Louis Phillipe commode. The entire
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Louis Philippe Style Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the
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Antique Early 19th Century Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis Philippe Three Drawer Commode
Located in Denton, TX
A Combination of Burled Walnut with wild cherry make this chest of drawers a stunning addition to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

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Brass

Louis Philippe Three Drawer Commode
Louis Philippe Three Drawer Commode
H 33.75 in W 45.5 in D 19 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Book Matched Walnut and Marble Chest
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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20th century art deco inlaid chest of drawers
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Located in High Point, NC
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid-19th Century French Restauration Period Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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19th century Louis Philippe style commode in burled walnut with 4 drawers . The top drawer locks
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Livingston, NJ
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19th Century Louis Philippe Style Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
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Antique French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Chest/Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
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Louis Philippe Burled Walnut French Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful burled French walnut 4 drawer commode with grey marble top.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut & Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis Philippe burled and book matched walnut commode. Original marble top of gris de Ste
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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut & Marble Commode
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French Louis Philippe burled and book matched walnut commode. Original marble top of gris de Ste
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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut & Marble Commode
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French Louis Philippe burled and book matched walnut chest of 4 drawers. Thick cut original gray
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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique French Louis Philippe Style Bleached Bookmatched Burled Walnut Commode
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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c.1880 French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
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c.1875 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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c.1880 French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
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c.1880 Book-Matched Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
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c.1870 Antique French Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
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Charming 1/2 scale Louis Philippe style commode made from book-matched burled walnut with 4 locking
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French 19th C Louis Philippe Book Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in New York, NY
Louis Philippe style book matched burled walnut five drawer commode, resting on block feet
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c.1880 Petite Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
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Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Louis Philippe console chest or commode of beautifully patinated burled walnut
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Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Louis Philippe period commode, circa 1840s, handcrafted in the Île de France
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French 19th Century Burled Walnut Bookmatched & Oystered Commode
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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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c.1870 Antique French Louis Philippe Book-matched Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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Louis Philippe Commode Burled Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of louis philippe commode burled walnut on 1stDibs. A piece of louis philippe commode burled walnut — often made from wood, walnut and marble — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of louis philippe commode burled walnut — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A choice in our collection of louis philippe commode burled walnut is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV styles are sought with frequency.

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Prices for a piece of louis philippe commode burled walnut can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $19,980, while the average can fetch as much as $6,420.

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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