$1,507
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in
Louis Philippe Style French Dressing Table with Mirror and Drawers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Walnut
$3,545
H 35.44 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
French Chest of Drawers in Walnut Louis Philippe Period 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Chest of Drawers in Walnut Louis Philippe 19th Century This is a beautifully proportioned 19th-century French walnut chest of drawers dating to the Louis Philippe period. ...
Bronze
$5,500
H 39 in W 42 in D 19 in
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in cherry.
Marble
$4,950
H 39.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in walnut The entire case is made up from wonderfully grained book matched walnut veneer.
Belgian Black Marble
Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Weekly Organizer, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe period chest of drawers. Mahogany veneer and solid oak. Fully restored. 8 drawers. Brass keyholes. One key and 7 working locks. Exceptional condition (right side has s...
Mahogany
$4,200
H 31.5 in W 24.4 in D 13.7 in
Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Located in Wien, AT
This excellent chest of drawers was manufactured in France, in the 1830s under Louis Philippe I. It is a piece of outstanding craftsmanship, the traces of the old tools can be seen...
Bronze
French, Louis Philippe Walnut Speciman Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This French, Louis Philippe walnut speciman commode has a little more top above a frieze operating as a drawer over two long drawers and raised on shaped bracket feet, circa 1840.
Walnut
$3,500
H 17 in W 32 in D 32 in
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.
Marble
$3,722Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.86 in W 39.77 in D 21.46 in
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Flamed Mahogany
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 3 drawers chest of drawers is made of flamed mahogany. This is a French work from Louis-Philippe period. Circa 1820
Wood
$4,136
H 38.19 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut & Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers showcases timeless craftsmanship and refined elegance. The piece is constructed from stunning burl walnut veneer, f...
Belgian Black Marble
Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
A Louis Philippe period commode in mahogany and mahogany veneer, mounted on oak and fir, dating from around 1850. It features a beautiful, thick original marble top. The key and lo...
Marble
$6,800
H 36.75 in W 44.63 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome French Louis Philippe chest of drawers, mid-19th century, sourced in Paris. Crafted in solid walnut, the piece exemplifies the restrained elegance and architectural clarit...
Carrara Marble
$4,950
H 37.25 in W 49 in D 21.25 in
19th C. French Louis-Philippe Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Grey Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1850, this elegant antique Louis-Philippe commode showcases the clean, rectilinear lines characteristic of the era.
Marble
French Louis Philippe Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style miniature commode, or sample chest, made of beautiful book matched veneer of walnut.
Walnut
$886
H 33.47 in W 38.19 in D 20.87 in
Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Restored Walnut, 20th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Small Louis Philippe style chest of drawers in walnut and walnut veneer, restored (a few stains remain on the top). The key and lock are functional. Additional information: Period:...
Walnut
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France. The top is made from lovely black and white marble with loads of matrix.
Marble
$1,063
H 36.23 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
Louis Philippe Period Chest of Drawers in Black Elm, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe period commode in black elm. Restored and patinated drawer interiors. Excellent condition. Additional information: Period: 19th century Style: Louis Philippe-R...
Elm
Tall Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Asheville, NC
Monumental carved mahogany and flame mahogany veneer chest of drawers, bookmatched veneer on the curved drawer fronts, carved sunflower motifs flank the broken pediment top and casca...
Mahogany
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from a gorgeous piece of black marble, which has intense graining.
Marble
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl ash commode from France . This is a period Louis Philippe piece, with a fabulous gray marble top.
Marble
$4,800
H 37 in W 48.75 in D 23 in
Louis Phillip Mahogany Chest of Drawers Commode With Ebonized Detail
Located in Wichita, KS
Elegant French Louis Philippe commode crafted in richly figured flame mahogany veneer, showcasing exceptional bookmatched grain throughout the drawer fronts and lower apron.
Brass
Louis Philippe Book Matched Burl Walnut Chest With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers. This elegant antique chest of drawers is crafted in richly figured burl walnut veneer, carefully book-matched across the drawer fro...
Walnut, Burl
19th c. Walnut Commode with Lions Head Pulls, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome 19th-century French walnut commode showcasing the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of provincial French design. Crafted from richly figured walnut, the case dis...
Walnut
$886
H 36.62 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Louis Philippe Period Chest of Drawers in Light Mahogany and Grey Marble
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe period chest of drawers in light mahogany with a veined gray marble top. Small chip to the veneer on the front (restoration possible). Additional information: Period...
Marble
$5,341
H 35.8 in W 50.8 in D 22.8 in
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut Mid-19th Century – Loire Valley
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut Mid-19th Century – Loire Valley, France Elegant French Louis-Philippe chest of drawers dating from the mid-19th century, crafted in s...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of solid walnut with French polish finish.
Marble
Louis Phillipe Commode in Burled Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Essex, MA
Imported from France, this 19th-century burled walnut marble top Louis Phillipe commode. The entire case is made up of wonderfully grained flame walnut that has been bleached to ligh...
Marble
$1,772
H 38.19 in W 50.01 in D 22.05 in
Louis Philippe Period Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Grey Veined Marble Top
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Beautiful Louis Philippe period commode in an unusual style, as the lower drawers are deeply recessed. Mahogany and mahogany veneer. Some signs of wear (restoration available upon ...
Marble
$768
H 37.01 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood and Veined Grey Marble
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe style chest of drawers in cherry wood and veined gray marble. Functional key and lock. Beautiful 20th-century quality. Excellent condition. Additional information:...
Marble
Marble Top Elm Commode
Located in London, England
French Louis Philippe style commode in elm with original marble top.
Marble
$4,727
H 41.3 in W 51.2 in D 23 in
Louis-philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burr Walnut, Saint-anne Marble, Mid-19th Cent
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut, Original Saint-Anne Marble, Mid-19th Century This Louis-Philippe chest is more than a piece of furniture; it carries the soul of a bou...
Walnut
$4,900
H 37.5 in W 48.75 in D 21 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1850, this elegant Louis Philippe commode showcases the refined symmetry and understated grandeur characteristic of mid-19th century French design.
Marble
$4,963
H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 50.79 in
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers With Grey Marble
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis Philippe Chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak as secondary and book-matched mahogany veneer as primary wood. The mahogany was bleached highlighting...
Mahogany, Oak
$3,533 / item
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Oak, Cherry, Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest With Marble
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job of book matching veneer and the front of this chest is no exception and lovely warm grey marble...
Hardwood
$3,800
H 36.5 in W 50.25 in D 21.63 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode with Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous 19th century French mahogany secretary style desk, designed as a classic Louis Philippe commode incorporating the work surface and storage compartments into the top “drawe...
Marble, Iron
French Louis Philippe Miniature Sampler Commode or Miniature Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of mahogany.
Marble
19th Century Burl Birch Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and has a routed edge.
Marble
$5,800 / set
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 14 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis-Philippe Carved Painted Commodes Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th Century French Louis-Philippe painted nightstands or small commodes, crafted in France circa 1890 and built of pine, reflecting the restrained elegance of Louis-Philippe...
Pine
$5,975 / set
H 34.5 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Late 20th Century French Louis Philippe Style Painted Commodes Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant French Louis Philippe style commodes were crafted in France circa 1980 and draw inspiration from the restrained elegance and soft, flowing curves characteristic of mid-...
Pine
$2,718 / item
H 33.47 in W 40.16 in D 17.33 in
Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Flame Mahogany French Chest of Drawers, C. 1840
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This Chest of Drawers, or “commode à doucine,” was constructed during the reign of Louis Philippe (1830-1848) in stunning flamed mahogany. It features four drawers, including a curve...
Wood
Antique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870. We offer a second identical chest of drawers. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 110 cm width 83 cm depth 41 cm
Walnut
19th Century French Ebonised Cartonnier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French ebonised cartonnier.With sixteen leather clad drawers. Silver gilt tooled with silver gilt Roman numerals. Retaining original keys.
Leather, Wood
Antique chest of drawers, circa 1870, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 110 cm width 83 cm depth 41 cm
Brass
Chest of drawers - chiffon, France, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - chiffon, France, around 1880. Very good condition. wood: walnut dimensions: height 115 cm width 49 cm depth 38 cm
Brass
$3,309
H 39.77 in W 51.58 in D 22.45 in
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered.
Mahogany
Chest of drawers-chiffonier, France, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers-chiffonier, France, early 20th century. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 137 cm width 78 cm depth 45 cm
Walnut
$2,269
H 42.52 in W 46.86 in D 22.05 in
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, France. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the late 19th century, France. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 108 cm / width 119 cm / depth 56 cm
Walnut
Chiffonier chest of drawers, France, around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chiffonier chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, France. Dimensions: height 101 cm / width 66 cm / depth 39 cm
Marble, Brass
$1,749Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
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: height 97 cm / width 121 cm / depth. 60 cm.
Walnut
$5,000
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
Walnut Burl French Writing Desk-Chest of Drawers L. Phillipe Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite chest of Drawers (4 drawers plus the upper part as writing desk) in the writing desk space are 6 small drawers plus 2 secret panels on both each side. The dark blue leather...
Walnut
Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small French-style chiffonier chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries is a charming piece of furniture combining elegance and functionality. The chest of draw...
Marble, Brass
French Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Chest of Drawers. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
French mahogany marble top chest with graduated book matched drawers, original gilt floral ormolu mounts, and terminating on rounded block feet. Early 19th Century
Marble, Ormolu
Chest of Drawers - Antique Pine Wood Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Chest of drawers - Antique fir wood cabinet with four drawers. Beautiful shell handles, circa 1900. Additional information: Period: 20th century Style: Louis Philippe-Restorati...
Pine
$531
H 35.44 in W 44.89 in D 21.26 in
Restoration Period Chest of Drawers in Flame Mahogany Veneer, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Restoration period chest of drawers in flame mahogany veneer. It has 5 drawers with original bronze locks and handles (1 key available). Gray marble top. Some veneer chips that may n...
Marble
$5,441
H 38.19 in W 62.6 in D 19.3 in
Painted Bank of Drawers with a marble top and enamel name plates
Located in Arundel, GB
A painted ,French Bank of Drawers with a Carrara marble top. Flanked by fluted pilasters with carved capitals. Each drawer with a porcelain knob and an enamel name plate.
Marble
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.