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Eclectic chest of drawers, France, circa 1890. After renovation.
Eclectic chest of drawers, France, circa 1890. After renovation.

Eclectic chest of drawers, France, circa 1890. After renovation.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Eclectic chest of drawers, France, circa 1890. Very good condition, after professional renovation

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Antique 1890s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1890
Antique Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1890

Antique Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1890

Located in Chorzów, PL

French walnut chest of drawers from circa 1890 Origin: France Very good condition. Dimensions

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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Chest of Drawers

Located in Nashville, TN

This is such a nice looking late 19 century French chest. especially like the recessed appearance

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Antique 1890s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers

Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak chest of drawers from France with a beveled edge around the top, following down to

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France end of 19th century
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France end of 19th century

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France end of 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

This remarkable chest of drawers, boasting the elegant Louis XVI Style, dates back to the late 19th

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th century chest of drawers from France. The marble top is made from Carrara marble and has been

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers from France
19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers from France

19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers from France

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century faux bamboo chest with marble top from France. The top is decorated with hand-turned

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers from France
19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers from France

19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers from France

Located in High Point, NC

19th century faux bamboo chest with a marble top from France. The top is cut Carrera marble and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

A handsome late 19th-century French Louis Philippe dresser sourced from Provence. Hand-crafted from

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Tall Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th century faux bamboo tall chest of drawers from France. The chest is made from pitch pine

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers

19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s chest of drawers This child’s Baroque style

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

Materials

Fruitwood

Chests of drawers mahogany and bronze
Chests of drawers mahogany and bronze

Chests of drawers mahogany and bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent mahogany chest of drawers with seven drawers,marble top surronded by a beautiful

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

English chest of drawers mahogany 19 th century
English chest of drawers mahogany 19 th century

English chest of drawers mahogany 19 th century

Located in Houston, TX

Antique mahogany chest of four drawers provides good Storage. The drawers slide easily and the

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Antique 1890s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that

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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century
French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century

French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century

By Bernard Molitor

Located in Odense, DK

— formality, symmetry, and classical grandeur. Made by a French Cabinetmaker during the 19th Century. The

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Return of Egypt lacquered chest of drawers, 19th c.
Return of Egypt lacquered chest of drawers, 19th c.

Return of Egypt lacquered chest of drawers, 19th c.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Black lacquered eturn from Egypt style chest of drawers in opening with three drawers decorated

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany, Gilt and Red Marble Chest of Drawers
Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany, Gilt and Red Marble Chest of Drawers

Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany, Gilt and Red Marble Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A pair of French commodes in the Louis XV manner. Constructed in mahogany, dressed with gilt

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair Antique French Semainier Ormolu Marble Chests of Drawers by Kahn & Cie 1895
Pair Antique French Semainier Ormolu Marble Chests of Drawers by Kahn & Cie 1895

Pair Antique French Semainier Ormolu Marble Chests of Drawers by Kahn & Cie 1895

By E. Kahn

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine pair of antique French Semainier chests of drawers, inlaid kingwood with veined golden

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful French Louis XV style walnut marquetry from the late 19th century and marble chest of

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Scrubbed Pine Hand Carved Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Scrubbed Pine Hand Carved Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Scrubbed Pine Hand Carved Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning carving on this elegant chest of drawers, dresser or commode with three spacious

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French Louis XVI Walnut Chest
French Louis XVI Walnut Chest

French Louis XVI Walnut Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 19th century French Louis XVI style faded walnut chest with brass trim and marble top. Looking

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Antique 1890s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Excellent Semicircular Wall Chest of Drawers, Neoclassicism
19th Century Excellent Semicircular Wall Chest of Drawers, Neoclassicism

19th Century Excellent Semicircular Wall Chest of Drawers, Neoclassicism

Located in Berlin, DE

body, finely carved. Extremely high quality workmanship. French neoclassicism around 1890. The chest

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers

Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Fine French late 19th century Louis XV style around 1890 fruitwood floral marquetry and bronze

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top
Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top

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...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III Weekly Chest in Black Ebonized Wood
French Napoleon III Weekly Chest in Black Ebonized Wood

French Napoleon III Weekly Chest in Black Ebonized Wood

Located in IT

Late 19th-century French Napoleon III weekly chest, restored with a black ebonized wood finish. The

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Antique 1890s Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest
Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest

Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest

Located in North York, ON

Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest. Late 19th Century, France, Louis XVI Style

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Antique 1890s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze
20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze

20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze

Located in Berlin, DE

FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS DESIGN AFTER FRANÇOIS LINKE & LÉON MESSAGÉ Finely chased, gilded fittings

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Single Chest
Late 19th Century French Single Chest

Late 19th Century French Single Chest

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century single chest of drawers with a banded top which has a beveled and carved

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Chest with Two Drawers and Grey Painted Outlines
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Chest with Two Drawers and Grey Painted Outlines

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Chest with Two Drawers and Grey Painted Outlines

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted chest circa 1890 with two drawers, carved fluted molding, light

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble Top
19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble Top

19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This item is a gorgeous 19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble. The chest

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Chest with Rouge Royal Marble
French Louis XV Style Chest with Rouge Royal Marble

French Louis XV Style Chest with Rouge Royal Marble

Located in Austin, TX

French Louis XV style chest with rouge Royal marble top and serpentine shape. This piece features

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Bronze D'Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, 1890
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Bronze D'Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, 1890

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Bronze D'Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Inlaid Bronze D' Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, Circa 1890.  

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890

Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

of Jean-Henri Riesener. French, circa 1890. The bronzes stamped to the reverse ‘MK’. This

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

Materials

Bronze

French Bombe Shaped Commode/Chest with Hand Painted Floral Design, Marble Top
French Bombe Shaped Commode/Chest with Hand Painted Floral Design, Marble Top

French Bombe Shaped Commode/Chest with Hand Painted Floral Design, Marble Top

Located in Houston, TX

. It has two deep drawers which slide easily. The front is painted and The sides are also beautifully

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Hand Carved Three Drawers Walnut Commode in Louis XV Style
19th Century French Hand Carved Three Drawers Walnut Commode in Louis XV Style

19th Century French Hand Carved Three Drawers Walnut Commode in Louis XV Style

Located in Sofia, BG

Hand carved walnut commode with three drawers in very good condition in Louis XV style. France

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

Materials

Walnut

French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C
French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C

French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C

Located in Houston, TX

Rouge marble top commode/chest of drawers having three drawers. Intricate floral marquetry inlay in

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

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Late 19th Walnut Nine Drawer Tall French Carved Chest or Siffonier
Late 19th Walnut Nine Drawer Tall French Carved Chest or Siffonier

Late 19th Walnut Nine Drawer Tall French Carved Chest or Siffonier

Located in Miami, FL

polished state by an expert hand. Chest came from a large villa full of fine French antiques.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Commode À Vantaux by Beurdeley, 1890
Louis XVI Style Commode À Vantaux by Beurdeley, 1890

Louis XVI Style Commode À Vantaux by Beurdeley, 1890

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

1898. France, Circa 1890.

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode
Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode

Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode

Located in London, GB

was made in France and dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of superb quality and is made

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Carved Stars
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Carved Stars

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Carved Stars

Located in Atlanta, GA

pair of Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chests circa 1890 will bring a touch of Classical elegance

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and marble chest, signed Durand
French 19th century Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and marble chest, signed Durand

French 19th century Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and marble chest, signed Durand

By Gervais Durand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair Venetian Walnut and Giltwood Commodes Chests 19th Century
Antique Pair Venetian Walnut and Giltwood Commodes Chests 19th Century

Antique Pair Venetian Walnut and Giltwood Commodes Chests 19th Century

Located in London, GB

beautiful walnut, have oak lined drawers and feature exquisite carved giltwood decoration. They shaped

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Antique 1890s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Antique French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Ormolu Five-Drawer Lingerie Chest
Antique French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Ormolu Five-Drawer Lingerie Chest

Antique French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Ormolu Five-Drawer Lingerie Chest

Located in Big Flats, NY

Measures - 37.5" x 18" x 14" A stunning antique French Louis XIV style lingerie chest from circa 1890

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Antique French Marble Top Inlaid Commode

Antique French Marble Top Inlaid Commode

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique French commode with a marble top. This dates from around the 1880-1900 period

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19TH C French Marble Top Commode manner of Henri Dasson
19TH C French Marble Top Commode manner of Henri Dasson

19TH C French Marble Top Commode manner of Henri Dasson

By Paul Somani

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

19TH C French Lois XVI style Commode Attributed to Henri Dasson Antique French Empire Style Marble

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Painted Commode
French Painted Commode

French Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th century French bleached and painted walnut commode. 1890. Internal reference: C Code

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode

Located in New York, NY

A fine very quality tall French Louis XVI style kingwood, marquetry inlaid bronze-mounted marble

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Instrumental Inlaid Kingwood and Satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commode
Instrumental Inlaid Kingwood and Satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commode

Instrumental Inlaid Kingwood and Satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commode

By Dieudonné

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV commode showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of 18th-century

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

François Linke Style, Louis XV, Commode, Mahoagany, Marble, France, 1890s
François Linke Style, Louis XV, Commode, Mahoagany, Marble, France, 1890s

François Linke Style, Louis XV, Commode, Mahoagany, Marble, France, 1890s

By François Linke

Located in Manhasset, NY

19th Century French Bombe Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode with Floral Inlays, Professionally

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Oval Bedside Commode – Transition Style Between Louis XV & Louis XVI
French Oval Bedside Commode – Transition Style Between Louis XV & Louis XVI

French Oval Bedside Commode – Transition Style Between Louis XV & Louis XVI

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

, showcasing the refined craftsmanship of the period. Featuring two drawers, exquisite marquetry, and gilded

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Painted Commode
19th Century French Painted Commode

19th Century French Painted Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 19th Century French bleached and painted walnut commode. Circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Walnut

French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Dore' Bronze Putti Mounts
French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Dore' Bronze Putti Mounts

French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Dore' Bronze Putti Mounts

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Doré Bronze Putti Mounts is an

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished
Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished

Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

of this antique French chest lion paw foot commode is an old fashion French Polish and although we

Category

Antique 1890s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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Chest Of Drawers French 1890 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest of drawers French 1890 you’re looking for. A chest of drawers French 1890 — often made from wood, stone and marble — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the chest of drawers French 1890 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A chest of drawers French 1890, designed in the Louis XVI, Louis XV or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Emile Gallé, Leon Kahn and François Linke each produced at least one beautiful chest of drawers French 1890 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers French 1890?

The average selling price for a chest of drawers French 1890 at 1stDibs is $3,980, while they’re typically $939 on the low end and $275,000 for the highest priced.

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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