A Louis Xvi Commode
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests o...
Wood
Antique Mid-17th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of...
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of...
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Argentine Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Tulipwood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Antique Early 1800s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Night Stands
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Sideboards
Marble
Late 19th Century Symbolist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Crayon, Pencil, Color Pencil
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Musical Instruments
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Tables
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Louis XVI chairs, first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the design style by looking at images found on trusted online resources. Often, Louis XVI chairs rest on straight, column-like legs, and their frames show off intricate carvings such as scrollwork rosettes, fluting and ribbon twists. Typically, chairs from the era have recessed arms connected to the front of the seat via an elegant curve. Artisans of the period typically constructed chairs in mahogany, walnut or oak wood. If your chair has these features, it will likely be an original Louis XVI piece or a reproduction based on one. To tell antiques apart from contemporary chairs, consider their overall condition.
Due to their age, originals will likely show some signs of wear, and you may be able to spot visible tool marks or slight irregularities in the carvings due to their handcrafted origins. A chair that looks unused and is completely uniform with no tool marks is less likely to be an original. When in doubt, check with a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.
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