19th Century French Louis Philippe Maple Chest Of Drawers W/ Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Elegant late-19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with marble.
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with marble.
Marble
19th Century French Walnut Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneer
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-made in southern France using walnut and decorated with vertical book-matched walnut burl veneer. This is an absolutely stunning piece that will ...
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe French Chest of Drawers with Walnut Burl Veneer
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-made in southern France using walnut and decorated with walnut burl veneer. This chest of drawers is a real beauty, featuring four inlaid drawers...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with Carrara marble top from Paris, France.
Carrara Marble
Sold|$4,595
19th Century French Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe French commode made from Chestnut.
Chestnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top, Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The surface is dressed with the original variegated shaped grey and white marble top. The Louis Philippe chest of drawers is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and...
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The surface is dressed with the original variegated shaped grey and white marble top. The Louis Philippe chest of drawers is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and...
Marble
19th Century Louis Philippe Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of solid walnut with bookmatched veneer of walnut.
Walnut
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Italian Louis Philippe/Carlo X With White Marble
Located in Viterbo, VT
Carlo X secretary chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using oak as secondary and book-matched mahogany veneer as primary woods. The chest features three functional...
Brass
Sold|$4,975 / item
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This bench is the perfect way to add dynamic touch to your space! The antique frames have been newly reupholstered in a quirky, attractive zebra patterned fabric. The white and black...
Hardwood
Sold|$4,950
19th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe walnut commode from France. The top is banded and has a beveled edge around the top, following down to simple paneled sides.
Walnut
Sold|$13,500
Louis Philippe Style Oystered Walnut Chest
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers in oystered walnut with its original marble top.
Marble
Sold|$8,850
Louis Philippe Style Burled Walnut Dresser
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with exquisite figure to the burled walnut, book-matched sides and hand dovetailed drawers.
Walnut
Sold|$1,695
Louis Philippe Style White Painted Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
Three drawer circa 1900 Louis Philippe style cabinet. Carved details include swags of ribbon on drawer fronts and reeded legs. Versatile size will work beside a sofa, chair or bed.
Wood
19th Century French Louis-Philippe Walnut Five-Drawer Chest with Gray Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic antique French Louis Philippe chest dates to circa 1870 and is crafted in beautifully figured walnut. The façade is veneered in striking burr (ronce) walnut, presentin...
Marble
Sold|$4,050
French 19th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Commode is made of a wonderful fruitwood with a wood top. It has its original hardware.
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The chest is dressed with the original black marble. The Louis Philippe cabinet is in excellent condition, and adorns a rich walnut patina throughout.
Marble
Sold|$4,600
French 19th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Simple line than the Louis-Philippe with a beautiful flamed walnut with inlay on the top.
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century, French, Louis Philippe style sample commode made of walnut and elm with beautiful wood grain.
Sold|$4,500
19th-c. Burled Ash Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. French marble top commode made from fabulously grained burled ashe. It has three drawers and paneled sides. Raised on turned feet.
Marble
Sold|$2,995
19th Century French Cherry Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French cherry commode with a plank top following down to two drawers over three drawers with paneled sides and a banded bottom, raised on turned bracket feet.
Cherry
Sold|$4,895
Louis Philippe Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
Mahogany four drawer cabinet with locking drawers and black marble top. Brass hardware.
Marble, Brass
Sold|$5,250
19th Century French Mahogany Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century commode from France made from Mahogany. The top is made from exquisitely grained dark gray marble, sitting atop a mahogany case, which is fairly unusual in this type of...
Marble
Sold|$3,600
French Empire Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Commode, mid 19th century.
Marble
French Louis Philippe Period Solid Walnut Dresser
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 19th century French Louis Philippe period chest of drawers in solid walnut with lost wax bronzes and a beautiful veined black marble top with four drawers. From Lyon, circa ...
Walnut
Sold|$4,225
19th Century Burl Elm Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French commode with a beveled edge around the top and shaped corners. The top has bookmatched veneer. The sides are made from oak, and the case has two over three drawer...
Elm, Burl
Sold|$3,002
Antique Walnut French Marble Chest/Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptional quality burr walnut and grey marble topped French Louis Philippe five-drawer Commode. This antique commode has a beautifully figured grey marble-top with a double ...
Marble
Sold|$3,600
19th Century Marble Top Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Louis Philippe chest with a rectangular case fitted with three drawers, topped with a dark marble surface and molded edge detail. The drawer fronts show strongly figured veneer pan...
Marble
Sold|$3,600
French Empire Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Commode, mid 19th century.
Marble
Book-Matched Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Highwood, IL
Breathtaking book-matched burled walnut Louis Philippe-style commode with original heavily veined gray marble top.
Marble
Sold|$4,795
19th Century French Commode with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Commode with Marble Top Louis Philippe style 4 drawers, key included
Marble
Sold|$3,500
French 19th Century Commode Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis-Philippe Chest wears a beautiful white marble top with grey veins. It is as well a desk with a wonderful burl wood and a light brown velvet fabric.
Marble
Antique French Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Louis Philippe burled walnut chest of drawers or commode, circa 1840.
Burl
19th Century French Figured Walnut Commode Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A smaller-scale French Louis Philippe style commode or chest, the four drawer fronts in book-matched figured walnut, the whole raised on a simple plinth base.
Mahogany
Sold|$3,479
French Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th C French painted oak commode with original marble top. 1900. Reference: 8410 Dimensions 51.5 inches (131 cms) Wide 23.5 inches (60 cms) Deep 39.5 inches (100 cms) High
Marble
Sold|$2,524
Antique Walnut Marble Topped Chest/Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptional quality black marble topped French Louis Philippe figured walnut five-drawer Commode.
Belgian Black Marble
Sold|$8,500
Louis Philippe (1830-1848) chest of drawers.
Located in Hudson, NY
walnut with a Saint Anne marble top. PICK UP LOCATION: NAGA NORTH INC 536 Warren Street Hudson, NY 12534 518-828-8585 naganorth@gmail.com
Sold|$3,850
French Empire Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Empire period marble-top walnut commode, mid 19th century. Commode features brass hardware with lions head handles on four drawers offering ample storage. The strong bold line...
Marble
French 19th Century Burled Walnut Bookmatched & Oystered Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French burled walnut commode with solid wood top over three large dovetailed drawers all in locking and working condition. Drawer fronts have burled walnut veneer, bookmatched and oy...
French Antique Louis Philippe Period Chest of Drawer
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful antique French Louis Philippe period chest of drawers in solid walnut and burled walnut.
Walnut
A Beautiful Walnut Commode, France Circa 1870
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful Walnut Commode, France Circa 1870 This Louis Phillipe walnut commode is a particularly lovely example. The colour, striking bookmatched veneered figure and shielded escu...
Walnut
Sold|$7,890
c.1840 Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique walnut chest of drawers in the Louis Philippe style with a hidden drawer in the apron.
Walnut
Sold|$10,900
c.1880 French Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Stunning antique French book-matched burled walnut commode with exquisite hardware, 5 hand-dovetailed drawers which includes a hidden drawer on the bottom.
Louis Philippe Book-Matched Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with ebonized trim, original marble top, and superb book-matched walnut.
Marble
Sold|$4,150
French 19th Century Commode Scriban
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Commode Scriban is made of mahogany with a white marble top and a burgundy leather top.
Marble
Sold|$6,890
c.1860 Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Highwood, IL
French Louis Philippe style chest of drawers with beautifully matched walnut, hand dovetailed drawers, a hidden top drawer and original marble top.
Marble
Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique chest of drawers in the Louis Philippe style with burled walnut front. Has hand dovetailed drawers and a unique double-depth bottom drawer .
Walnut
Louis Philippe Style 19th Century Wash Stand-Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Louis Philippe style washstand-chest in walnut with white marble interior and horizontal mirror, resting over five drawers. The four immediate drawers have brass escutcheon plates wi...
19th Century Bleached Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning 19th century Louis Philippe Chest with its simple but stately design. Stripped of the original color showing now showing the woods naturial color and gorgeous deta...
Wood
Louis Philippe Style Book-Matched Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Louis Philippe-style commode (chest of drawers) with book-matched walnut front and original marble top.
Marble
Sold|$4,500
circa 1840s French Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840, marble top commode of walnut. French, Louis Philippe style and period.
Marble
French Louis XVI Style 1840s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born under the reign of France's last king Louis-Philippe, this walnut commode features a rectangular planked top adorned with an exquisite butterfly veneer, sitting above an elegant...
Walnut
Sold|$2,995
French 19th Century Walnut Commode/Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century French commode has a resourceful design that incorporates a fold out desk into its top drawer. The case piece has five drawers in total, with the bottom-most hidde...
Walnut
Sold|$4,975
19th Century Burl Walnut French Commode
Located in High Point, NC
Fabulous and very unusual 19th century burl walnut commode from France. The top is a piece of black granite, which is stunning on this piece. The sides are simple and are inlaid wi...
Granite
Antique Louis Philippe Citron Wood Chest with Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Louis Philippe citron wood chest with marble top.
c.1880 Exotic Antique French Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Phenomenal antique French 4 drawer commode with some of the most beautiful book-matched burled walnut we've ever seen. Obviously this chest was a grand dame of it's era, not only are...
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.