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19th Century French Directoire Cherry Wood Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Directoire Cherry Wood Commode exudes the understated elegance for which the
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Antique 1890s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th C. French Louis XV Carved-Wood Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved-wood commode, with subtle serpentine front, from the 18th century. This
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century French Walnut Wood Louis XV Commode Sauteuse
Located in Dallas, TX
wood commode is graceful yet functional. It is a beautiful example of a Louis XV sauteuse that can be
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Louis XVI wood French Commode , Chest of Drawers , marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
. Slightly galve legs finished in bronze sablots. Louis XV and Louis XVI Transition Style Commode, fin. S
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Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Walnut Wood Commode En Tombeau from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
An en tombeau is a type of commode with three tiers of drawers and short legs. Our walnut wood
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

AKMD Rolling Dresser 'High, Dark Wood' all solid wood with wooden casters/wheels
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
Built entirely of solid wood, the Shaker-influenced Rolling Dresser features open-frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood and faux
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Danish Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning 19th century Danish commode. This commode features four drawers that are all mounted
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Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Danish Commode
Danish Commode
H 40.56 in W 37.8 in D 18.9 in
Commode and 2 Tables, 1960, Material, Wood and Chromed Bronze, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Commodes and 2 tables. year: 1960 Material: wood and chromed bronze. Country: Italian. We have
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

18th Century Walnut Wood Crossbow Commode from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
the European Medieval crossbow. In the case of this walnut commode from Provence, the form is double
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Carved Wood Mermaid 4 Drawer Commode Nightstand or Chest France 17th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
commode with beautiful hand carved reliefs of mermaids and rectangular wood top. Purchased in France
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Antique Early 17th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Unusual 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Wood Commode from Arles, France
Located in Dallas, TX
sinuous cavetto molding. A beautiful example of Louis XV furniture, our diminutive walnut wood commode
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Regency Commode in Lacquered Wood from the Maison Roméo in Paris
By Romeo Paris
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Regency commode in lacquered wood adorned with inlaid brass fillets and presenting a
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

AKMD Rolling Dresser (low) all solid wood cabinet with wooden casters/wheels
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
Built entirely of solid wood, the Shaker-influenced Rolling Dresser features open-frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Midcentury Wood Brass and Art Glass Italian Commode and Chests of Drawer, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid elegance for this rare example of a two-drawer chest of drawers; all due to the research of its shape and the processing of its materials. The chest of drawers is composed ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and spectacular, late 19th century chest of drawers. This beautiful Empire style commode has
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of D...

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Italian Mahogany & Burl Wood Commode with Verona Rosso Marble Top
Located in East Hampton, NY
with compartments - total of five drawers. Pink marble top is also original and beautiful. Burled wood
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Serpentine Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 19th Century serpentine commode. This wonderful commode has recently been bleached to
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Serpentine Bleached Walnut Commode
Serpentine Bleached Walnut Commode
H 34.26 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Commodes, Mint Commodes / Nightstands
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Mint Green Commodes / Nightstands Pair of Maison
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Late 20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Baker Bombay Commode Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantabulous Burl and Walnut Bombay Commode
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Bombay Commode Chest
Baker Bombay Commode Chest
H 30 in W 48 in D 20 in
Elegant French Transitional Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant, early 20th Century French Kingwood transitional parquetry commode. Having gilt bronze
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Elegant French Transitional Commode
Elegant French Transitional Commode
H 32 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Apple, Walnut and Pear Wood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely unique Italian 18th century Louis XV period apple, walnut and pear wood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pearwood, Walnut

Mid 19th Century Italian Neoclassic Commode , in solid larch wood and walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid 19th century neoclassic commode , chest of drawers , in solid larch wood, polished to wax
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Antique 1860s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

North European Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made with reclaimed pine in an antique white hand-rubbed and distressed painted finish. The three long drawers with neo-classic motifs and canted corners with fluted styles., all rai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of ...

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Wood

North European Painted Commode
North European Painted Commode
H 34 in W 46 in D 20 in
French Empire Commode
Located in Austin, TX
1st Empire French Commode comprised of 4 drawers and original brass hardware. Key included as well
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Empire Commode
French Empire Commode
H 38.5 in W 46 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Painted Italian Commode
Located in Vista, CA
19th century painted Italian commode. An Italian polychrome faux-marble top neoclassic commode 19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Baroque Style Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Baroque style commode, circa 1750. Various precious wood veneers on solid fir wood
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Fir

18th Century Baroque Style Commode
18th Century Baroque Style Commode
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 24.02 in
Architectural 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
Located in London, GB
Austria, circa 1840 A rare early nineteenth century Biedermeier commode, of architectural form
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

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Wood, Cherry

Architectural 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
Architectural 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
H 35.04 in W 50.79 in D 20.08 in
French 18th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite and impressive French marquetry commode from the 1700’s. The commodes top is in wonderful
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French 18th Century Marquetry Commode
French 18th Century Marquetry Commode
H 32 in W 31.75 in D 19.5 in
18th Century Louis XV Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV period commode all original including hardware, except paint..
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Antique 1760s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint, Wood

18th Century Louis XV  Commode
18th Century Louis XV  Commode
H 36 in W 51 in D 20 in
Painted Italian Marble Top Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A charming, painted 2 drawer commode with original bronze hardware and Brocatello di Spagna marble
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Painted Italian Marble Top Commode
Painted Italian Marble Top Commode
H 34.5 in W 34 in D 15.75 in
French 20th Century Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
commode a standout. This recently painted case piece incorporates elements of both Louis XV and Regence
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

French 20th Century Painted Commode
French 20th Century Painted Commode
H 33.25 in W 39.5 in D 20.25 in
18th Century German Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive 18th century four drawer German Baroque marquetry Commode in Walnut with various
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century German Commode
18th Century German Commode
H 31.5 in W 44 in D 21 in
French Petite Empire Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Four drawers and neoclassical details compose this outstanding Empirical commode hand-crafted in
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Petite Empire Mahogany Commode
French Petite Empire Mahogany Commode
H 33.25 in W 34.63 in D 21.75 in
Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French marble top bombe commode. This was made in France, it dates
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode
Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode
H 33.47 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Walnut Wood Goat Skin and Brass Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
consists of a top covered in parchment leather, while its sides are veneered in walnut wood. On the front
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Walnut Wood Goat Skin and Brass Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
composed of a recessed top in black glass, while the sides are veneered in walnut wood. On the front the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian 19th Century Two Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational large-scale Italian 19th-century two-drawer commode with all original painted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Ebonized Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A superb quality and pretty French commode chest of drawers. ebonized with brass embellishments and
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Ebonized Commode Chest of Drawers
French Ebonized Commode Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 32.09 in D 19.69 in
English Faux Painted Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
This commode is faux painted to simulate wood and has a panel painted in each simulated drawer
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Antique 1810s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Faux Painted Commode
English Faux Painted Commode
H 29.38 in W 25.63 in D 15.75 in
Painted 18th Century Pastiglia Italian Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Commode, having a faux mabre molded top, on conforming case, its three stacked drawers flanked by
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Painted Parisian Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional Parisian commode, with painted finish, from 18th century, France. This four-drawer
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Antique 18th Century French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French 18th Century Painted Parisian Commode
French 18th Century Painted Parisian Commode
H 31.5 in W 49.88 in D 25.25 in
Satinwood Sheraton Revival Breakfront Marquetry Commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Exceptional Edwardian Satinwood Commode, Reproducing Thomas Chippendale’s Piece-Known as the
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Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of Italian Green Painted Commodes
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very decorative pair of Italian Rococo style commodes, painted light green over all
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Marble Topped Marquetry Commode After Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Marble topped marquetry commode after Riesener French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 91cm
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Marble Topped Marquetry Commode After Riesener
Marble Topped Marquetry Commode After Riesener
H 35.83 in W 68.12 in D 25.2 in
19th c. Pair of Antique Painted Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic pair of 19th c. antique painted commodes. These commodes have a beautiful removable
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French 19th Century Inlay Petite Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A great petite inlay commode from 19th century France. Topped with a shaped piece of marble that is
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Antique 19th Century French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Stone

French 19th Century Inlay Petite Commode
French 19th Century Inlay Petite Commode
H 33 in W 29.63 in D 17.25 in
French Louis XVI Painted Commode, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style painted two-drawer commode with thick beige marble top
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine decorated commodes
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Home / Stock / 18th Century Pair of Portuguese Commodes PrevNext Fantastic pair of C18th
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Antique 1760s Portuguese Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XV Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Louis XV style commode circa 1800 or earlier. A fantastic charcoal marble top with a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Commode
French 19th Century Louis XV Commode
H 37.5 in W 49 in D 24 in
French 18th Century Carved Oak Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and impressive French commode from the 1780’s. Made of solid oak, this case piece is
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

French 18th Century Carved Oak Commode
French 18th Century Carved Oak Commode
H 40 in W 51.13 in D 20 in
French 19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautiful French 19th century Empire commode is made of burl walnut veneer. The top is Saint
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl

French 19th Century Empire Commode
French 19th Century Empire Commode
H 37.88 in W 53.25 in D 23.75 in
French Empire 19th Century Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous French mahogany commode from 19th century France, circa 1840’s. The stunning gray and
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Marble, Metal

French Empire 19th Century Mahogany Commode
French Empire 19th Century Mahogany Commode
H 35.75 in W 51.13 in D 23.5 in
French Walnut Commode, circa 1780
Located in Madison, MS
This stunning Walnut French commode, crafted in 1780, is in pristine condition and would make a
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

French Walnut Commode, circa 1780
French Walnut Commode, circa 1780
H 33.5 in W 49 in D 25 in
Italian Floral and Fruit Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Floral and fruit decorated sides, front with faux marble top. Colorful.Distressed paint condition Typical paint issues, chips, nicks ,dings paint loss (esp to lower legs and hoof f...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique French louis Philippe commode
Located in Eindhoven, NL
condition. The cabinet is completely laid out in pattern at the front. The walnut wood has a beautiful grain
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Antique 1830s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique French louis Philippe commode
Antique French louis Philippe commode
H 37.8 in W 50.4 in D 18.9 in
A Biedermeier Inlaid Commode First Half 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
a biedermeier inlaid commode first half 19th century the recessed top over three inlaid long
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
the beautiful wood grain and fine patina that can be seen throughout the whole commode. Make sure to
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Commode
French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Commode
H 35.63 in W 43 in D 21.58 in
Northern Italian Neoclassic Sienna Marble-Topped Commode
Located in New York, NY
wide olive wood veneered drawers with original stamped brass pulls and a central escutcheon all flanked
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of 18th Century Painted Italian Commodes
Located in Salisbury, GB
This is a rare pair of genuine early period antique Italian bombe shaped chests of drawers - with gorgeous chinoiserie and flower painted decoration to fronts and both sides with ori...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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All Wood Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of all wood commodes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, all all wood commodes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of all wood commodes available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of all wood commodes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Hollywood Regency and Industrial all wood commodes are of considerable interest.

How Much are All Wood Commodes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $9,800, while they’re typically $3,200 on the low end and $17,500 highest priced.

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.

Questions About All Wood Commodes
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A commode is a low cupboard or chest of drawers, often elaborately decorated.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
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    No, cinnabar is a sulfide mineral ore that was used to make red pigment for thousands of years. It also refers to the color most associated with the ore. Shop a collection of antique cinnabar wares from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, coromandel is a type of wood. Most of the wood comes from Sri Lanka and India and you can easily recognize it by its dark brown and black striped appearance. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of coromandel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, teak is a wood. It is a close-grained hardwood and one of the strongest and most durable timbers, very resistant to the elements, including water. This is the reason teak is a desirable wood for furniture, especially outdoor pieces. It’s also often used for building boats and exterior construction projects. Shop a collection of teak furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive wood in the world is agarwood. This dark resinous wood is used in incense, perfume, and to make small carvings.In 2010, this wood sold for as high as $100,000/kg.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most exotic wood is cocobolo. Cocobolo is found in the Central American highlands and is known for its dark, textured grain. This wood can be seen in a range of different colors such as yellow to purple.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A wood beam is a block of solid or engineered wood that is used to bear heavy loads. A wood beam is critical to the structure of a house.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The term MCM wood typically refers to wood furniture produced in the mid-century modern or MCM style. These pieces usually date back to the postwar years and tend to feature simple, clean lines. Teak, rosewood and oak were some of the most popular types of wood used in furniture design during the period. Find a selection of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Grant Wood is from Iowa. The American artist was born in Anamosa, Iowa, in 1891 and grew up in nearby Cedar Rapids. Unlike other American regionalist painters like John Steuart Curry and Thomas Hart Benton, Wood never moved East but remained in the Middle West, where he found inspiration for his paintings of prosperous farms and people reflecting idealized American values. He died in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1942, at the age of 51. Find an extraordinary collection of art for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Wood is made up of five key chemical substances. These are cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, ash-forming minerals and extractive chemicals, which are by-products given off by trees as they grow. Although their chemical compositions consist of the same things, different species of wood have varying colors and grain patterns. Shop a wide range of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A burl in wood is a growth on a tree formed from bud tissue that has not sprouted. The burl forms large, knobby-looking growths on the base and trunk of the tree. Every piece of burl wood is unique, which is one reason they are considered rare and valuable. They come in a variety of sizes and have varying wood textures and colors. Find a collection of antique and vintage burl wood furniture on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can in fact bleach wood. To start your bleach DIY project, add bleach to a rag and wipe the wood gently. Dry and repeat until you reach your desired effect. Save the hassle and shop a selection of antique bleached wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Treen wood is a term that refers to various types of hardwood used to produce treen. The term “treen” means a small household or decorative object typically carved out of one piece of wood. Shop a selection of treen decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Burled wood is wood with a unique grain characteristic that results from harvesting a tree that has a burl. A burl is a tree growth often caused by injury, fungus, virus, or insects. The stress from the growth causes pressure on the wood and creates intense grain patterns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cerused wood draws the detail from the grain of wood so that it really highlights the character. Also called limed finish, cerusing gets its name from the skin cream that was used to preserve wood.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Balsa is the lightest wood.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wood horse is a toy horse made of wood. But it has different meanings across cultures. In Chinese culture, a wooden horse is a symbol of freedom and passion. Find a range of antique and vintage wooden toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    I literally cannot find one thing on this.
    Norwegian wood according to the Beatles song Norwegian wood is pine. Paul McCartney explained that the term "Norwegian Wood" was a sarcastic reference to the cheap pine wall panelling then in vogue in London.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Syroco wood is a type of wood pulp. Adolph Holstein pioneered the technique for producing it using natural wood, flour and other materials and founded the Syracuse Ornamental Company to sell furniture and decorative objects made from Syroco wood. The company produced Syroco wood pieces from the 1930s through the 1960s. Shop a variety of Syroco wood furniture on 1stDibs.

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