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19th Century French Marble Top Commode
19th Century French Marble Top Commode

19th Century French Marble Top Commode

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A French marble top commode with a shaped marble top over a serpentine case fitted with two long drawers and three smaller drawers above, including a central top drawer. Veneered sur...

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Marble Topped Commodes
Pair of 19th Century French Marble Topped Commodes

Pair of 19th Century French Marble Topped Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 19th Century French marble topped small commodes or large pair of bedside cabinets.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair Antique 19th Century French Marble Top Commodes Credenzas
Pair Antique 19th Century French Marble Top Commodes Credenzas

Pair Antique 19th Century French Marble Top Commodes Credenzas

Located in London, GB

A pair of 19th century French serpentine commodes in the Louis XV manner.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

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Fruitwood

French 19 th walnut commode with interior drawers, blush marble top
French 19 th walnut commode with interior drawers, blush marble top

French 19 th walnut commode with interior drawers, blush marble top

Located in Houston, TX

The beautiful marquetry work on this Commode makes It exceptional. The foliate Scrollwork adds depth and intricate interest. Two doors open to the interior to two Large drawers for ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Regence Parquetry French Commode, Marble Top, 19th Century
Regence Parquetry French Commode, Marble Top, 19th Century

Regence Parquetry French Commode, Marble Top, 19th Century

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French Regence style commode or chest of drawers, marble-top, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of French 19 th century night stands/cabinets marble top
Pair of French 19 th century night stands/cabinets marble top

Pair of French 19 th century night stands/cabinets marble top

Located in Houston, TX

This pair of kidney shaped table/cabinets are made of fine burr walnut with Lovely floral and foliate designs in a basket. They have porcelain plaques In a wedgewood type design. The...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 19th Century Mahogany Marble-top Commode
French 19th Century Mahogany Marble-top Commode

French 19th Century Mahogany Marble-top Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A substantial French commode from the 19th century wrapped in finely-grained mahogany trimmed with inlaid brass that frames the drawer-fronts and chamfered corners. The original marb...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Directoire Walnut Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Directoire Walnut Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Directoire Walnut Commode with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a 19th century French Directoire Walnut Commode with a Marble Top.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode with Black Marble Top is a antique piece of furniture that exudes elegance and charm.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid 19th Century French Empire Commode With Marble Top
Mid 19th Century French Empire Commode With Marble Top

Mid 19th Century French Empire Commode With Marble Top

Located in New York, NY

The drawers glide smoothly within a robust carcass framed by columnar supports, emphasizing the architectural precision of early 19th-century French design. This fine piece retains ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French transitional (taking style elements from both Louis XV & Louis XVI) commode, circa 1870–1890. The shaped marble top rests above three short drawers and three long drawers, a...

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Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Marble Top Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Marble Top Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bleached Marble Top Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

This Louis Philippe commode features the classic understated elegance of the 19th-century French style. Crafted in solid wood with a warm natural finish, it showcases clean, straight...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Petite Louis XV Marble Top Commode
19th Century French Petite Louis XV Marble Top Commode

19th Century French Petite Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Exquisite French Louis XV marble top commode is a true statement piece that will elevate any room in your home. The chest of drawers features elegant gold trim that adds a touch of l...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French 19th Century Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top
French 19th Century Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top

French 19th Century Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut commode from the 19th century, with butterfly veneer and grey marble top.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents
19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents

19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode, with marble top and exquisite brass accents, from the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Country French Cherrywood Marble Top Commode
19th Century Country French Cherrywood Marble Top Commode

19th Century Country French Cherrywood Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Country French cherrywood marble top commode combines the best of all worlds!

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Antique 1880s French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Directoire Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top
French Directoire Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top

French Directoire Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Directoire style walnut commode from the 19th century, with three drawers, grey marble top, brass accents and fluted posts.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode will make an elegant addition to any room!

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode is a luxurious and elegant piece of antique furniture.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis Philippe Marble Top Flame Mahogany Commode, mid 19th-century
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Flame Mahogany Commode, mid 19th-century

French Louis Philippe Marble Top Flame Mahogany Commode, mid 19th-century

Located in Houston, TX

A refined white marble top French Louis Philippe commode, mid 19th-Century, crafted of burled mahogany with beautifully mirrored grain across the drawer fronts.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style Inlaid Commode with Bronze & Marble Top.
19th Century French Louis XV Style Inlaid Commode with Bronze & Marble Top.

19th Century French Louis XV Style Inlaid Commode with Bronze & Marble Top.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant 19th century French commode crafted in the Louis XV taste, featuring richly figured wood parquetry and marquetry decoration throughout.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

Late 19th century Louis XVI directoire commode Elegant antique French commode featuring a finely figured wood case topped with a polished black marble slab.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode from nice France.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Marble Top Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Marble Top Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Marble Top Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

This Louis Philippe-style commode dates to the mid-19th century and is distinguished by its elegant simplicity and fine materials. The piece is veneered in richly figured mahogany wi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble

French 19th Century Empire Marble Top Chest of Drawers / Commode
French 19th Century Empire Marble Top Chest of Drawers / Commode

French 19th Century Empire Marble Top Chest of Drawers / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

French, early 19th century, in the Empire / Neoclassical style A refined antique chest of drawers crafted in rich mahogany, featuring elegant neoclassical details. The piece is accen...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Burl Walnut Marble Top Rolling Commode
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Burl Walnut Marble Top Rolling Commode

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Burl Walnut Marble Top Rolling Commode

Located in Germantown, MD

19th-century French Louis Philippe commode, or chest of drawers, crafted with burled walnut veneer and topped with white marble.

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Antique 19th Century American Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century
A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century

A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century Height: 89.5 cm Width: 123 cm Depth: 64 cm Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, 19th C.
French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, 19th C.

French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode, with brass hardware and original marble top, from the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Fine French Louis Philippe 19th Century Marble Top Commode
Fine French Louis Philippe 19th Century Marble Top Commode

Fine French Louis Philippe 19th Century Marble Top Commode

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant, refined yet understated medium size French Louis Philippe commode, or chest of drawers, from the 19th century, with exquisite bronze escutcheons and pulls, with wood of well...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Commode with Marble Top and Column Shaped Posts
French 19th Century Empire Commode with Marble Top and Column Shaped Posts

French 19th Century Empire Commode with Marble Top and Column Shaped Posts

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire commode from the 19th century, with white marble top, four drawers, butterfly veneer, bronze mounts and column-shaped posts.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Red Marble Top
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Red Marble Top

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Red Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century, with red marble top, gilt bronze accents and drawers.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode is a beautifully composed piece, distinguished by its richly figured burl walnut façade, arranged in a striking book...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

Later 19th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commode
Later 19th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commode

Later 19th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Later 19th century Louis XV style French marble top commode.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

A French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with book matched veneer burled drawer fronts and Saint Anne Des Pyrenees Marble top. ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Magnificent 19th Century Marble-Top Bombe Commode from France
Magnificent 19th Century Marble-Top Bombe Commode from France

Magnificent 19th Century Marble-Top Bombe Commode from France

Located in Sofia, BG

Magnificent 19th century marble-top two-drawer bombe commode from Paris, circa 1880. This commode is made from walnut and features exquisite floral marquetry decoration and original ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 19th Century French Painted Louis XVI Grey Marble Top Commode
Early 19th Century French Painted Louis XVI Grey Marble Top Commode

Early 19th Century French Painted Louis XVI Grey Marble Top Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th Century French grey painted mahogany commode in the Louis XVI style. Circa 1810.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century French Henri II Marble Top Walnut Commode
19th Century French Henri II Marble Top Walnut Commode

19th Century French Henri II Marble Top Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Henry II Neoclassical Walnut Commode with Rouge Marble is distinguished by its richly patinated walnut, crowned with a rouge marble top and retaining its original...

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Requiring the talents of four master artisans, 19th Century French Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Commodes such as this example needed a talented menuisier to create the complex naturali...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

This 19th-century Louis Philippe commode, exemplifies the understated elegance of French design during the period.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble

19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top
19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top

19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mounts

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

This 19th century Louis Philippe commode exemplifies the understated elegance and practicality of the period. Crafted in richly figured walnut, the drawer fronts display beautiful bo...

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Walnut Demilune Commode with Marble Top, 19th Century
Walnut Demilune Commode with Marble Top, 19th Century

Walnut Demilune Commode with Marble Top, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This refined French demilune commode is a superb example of late 19th Century Louis XVI revival craftsmanship.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Found in the South of France, this exquisite burled walnut commode from the early 19th century features a dark grey marble top over four drawers.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French chest louis XVI style mahogany chest with marble top 19 th c
French chest louis XVI style mahogany chest with marble top 19 th c

French chest louis XVI style mahogany chest with marble top 19 th c

Located in Houston, TX

This chest is very well crafted in fine mahogany with a drawer that Has a desm inside that Pulls out. It is centered under the marble top and has two drawers on each side. It has two...

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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest
19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest

19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest

Located in Richmond, VA

Great little 19th century French marble top chest with canter corners, shaped marble top and French feet. Great height and size for a bedside chest or side table.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Hardware
19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Hardware

19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode with its original marble top from the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Siena Marble Top
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Siena Marble Top

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Siena Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The serpentine front features two drawers with decorative escutcheons and foliate handles, framed by bombe sides and cabriole legs adorned with gilt mounts. The top is finished with ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Walnut and Marble Commode
French 19th Century Walnut and Marble Commode

French 19th Century Walnut and Marble Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A magnificent, solid walnut commode from 19th century France, aligning with Louis XVI and transitional tastes, it is a multipurpose storage piece scaled to use practically anywhere a...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes
Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes

Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes

Located in Martlesham, GB

A pair of 19th century French Kingwood and marble top commodes of exceptional quality, having the original highly decorative shaped marble tops with a moulded edge, two oak lined dra...

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Antique 1860s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey
19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey

19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Neoclassical French carved and painted wood commode, with original marble top, from the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV Commode with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top
French 19th Century Louis XV Commode with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top

French 19th Century Louis XV Commode with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top

Located in New Orleans, LA

The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and plays host to pierced bronze mounts at each of the front corners as well as the front apron and feet.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century
French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century

French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

This bombe off white lacquer refinish walnut commode chest was designed in the classic French Louis XV style and boasts a stunning marble top.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Commode w/Original Marble Top
French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Commode w/Original Marble Top

French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Commode w/Original Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style chest, with its original marble top, from the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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19th Century French Marble Top Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century French marble top commode you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 19th century French marble top commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and marble. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century French marble top commode — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 19th century French marble top commode bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century French marble top commode over the years, but those crafted by François Linke, Louis Philippe and Sauliner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century French Marble Top Commode?

A 19th century French marble top commode can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,562, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $397,323.

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

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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