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French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode De Chateau
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode De Chateau

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode De Chateau

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut 'Commode de Chateau

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Paris, 1740-1750
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Paris, 1740-1750

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Paris, 1740-1750

Located in Belmont, MA

18th century French Louis XV commode, Paris 1740-1750. Body on four carved feet with gilt bronze

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Commode with Marble Top
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Commode with Marble Top

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Commode with Marble Top

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (19th Century) inlaid parquetry 2 drawer commode with bronze trim and shaped

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

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Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut commode Bordelaise. The bombée shaped commode

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bombe Commode
Vintage French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bombe Commode

Vintage French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bombe Commode

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bombe Commode Chest with Brass Ormolu and Marble

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Period Marquetry Commode
18th Century French Louis XV Period Marquetry Commode

18th Century French Louis XV Period Marquetry Commode

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine 18th century French Louis XV Period marquetry commode with serpentine front, curved sides

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Commode by G. Durand
19th Century French Louis XV Commode by G. Durand

19th Century French Louis XV Commode by G. Durand

By Durand

Located in Dallas, TX

Fantastic quality French 19th century Louis XV parquetry and gilt bronze marble top commode stamped

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

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Kingwood

Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Commode
Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Commode

Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Commode

Located in Essex, MA

With serpentine rectangular top over three conforming drawers and a carved shaped apron raised on cabriole legs and scroll feet. Paneled sides. Provenance: Fogg Estate, Chestnut Hil...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Style Commode
Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Style Commode

Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Style Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

Fine transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style, three drawer commode d'apparat. Extensively inlaid

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

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Marble

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bombe Commode
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bombe Commode

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bombe Commode

Located in Forney, TX

A gorgeous, exquisitely crafted antique Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commode ornamented with

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Tomb Commode Marquetry Red Marble and Bronze - France
French Louis XV Tomb Commode Marquetry Red Marble and Bronze - France

French Louis XV Tomb Commode Marquetry Red Marble and Bronze - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Louis XV style succeeds the Regency style. It is also called the Rocaille or Rococo style. The inventors

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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Style, French Commode, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, France, 19th C.
Louis XV Style, French Commode, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, France, 19th C.

Louis XV Style, French Commode, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, France, 19th C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Louis XV Style, Refinished Commode or Chest of Drawers, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, Marble, France

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

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

Exquisite antique king wood with bronze mounts in Louis XV style. This Commode is in excellent

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Antique Period French Louis XV French Provincial Walnut Commode Circa 1840
Antique Period French Louis XV French Provincial Walnut Commode Circa 1840

Antique Period French Louis XV French Provincial Walnut Commode Circa 1840

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique period French Louis XV French Provincial walnut commode, circa 1840, exemplifies the

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Antique 1840s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XV Provincial Commode In Walnut
Louis XV Provincial Commode In Walnut

Louis XV Provincial Commode In Walnut

Located in Kent, Dover

An XVIII Century French Louis XV walnut commode, with a serpentine front and five drawers. The

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Louis XV Walnut Commode, 18th Century
Louis XV Walnut Commode, 18th Century

Louis XV Walnut Commode, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Louis XV carved walnut commode, 18th Century. Five drawers with three smaller drawers including

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th C. French Louis XV Carved & Painted Wood Serpentine Commode
18th C. French Louis XV Carved & Painted Wood Serpentine Commode

18th C. French Louis XV Carved & Painted Wood Serpentine Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV carved and painted wood serpentine commode from the 18th century. This antique

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode
Vintage Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode

Vintage Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode

Located in Houston, TX

A vintage French Louis XV style commode painted with a glossy dark chocolate finish with grey

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers

Located in Greven, DE

fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. France Middle 18th century Dimensions

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Style Ormolu-mounted Commode
Louis XV Style Ormolu-mounted Commode

Louis XV Style Ormolu-mounted Commode

Located in Palm Beach, FL

French marquetry inlaid Louis XV style bois satine', kingwood and amaranth double drawer commode

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

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Kingwood

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode

Located in High Point, NC

Superb quality 18th century period Louis XV two drawer commode. The top has scalloped and shaped

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XV Walnut Two Drawer Commode
Louis XV Walnut Two Drawer Commode

Louis XV Walnut Two Drawer Commode

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very attractive mid 18th century Walnut commode. Two large deep drawers that are gliding smoothly

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode

$10,500Sale Price|57% Off

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Serpentine Front and Carved Walnut Louis XV French Commode.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of ...

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode
French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode

French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode

By Auffray Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant French Louis XV style commode embodies the charm and craftsmanship of classic French

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique French Louis XV rose top marble commode or chest of drawers with exquisite top! Elegant

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode
18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode

18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV carved and painted wood commode, with subtle serpentine shaped body, from the

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Commode, Provence, France, c. 1760
Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Commode, Provence, France, c. 1760

Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Commode, Provence, France, c. 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Louis XV Period Serpentine Commode in Walnut with two sliding drawers featuring gilt-bronze

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Serpentine, Bronze

18th C. French Louis XV Commode w/Beautifully Carved Drawers
18th C. French Louis XV Commode w/Beautifully Carved Drawers

18th C. French Louis XV Commode w/Beautifully Carved Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV serpentine commode, with elaborately carved drawer fronts, from the 18th century

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gorgeous French Walnut Carved Bronze Mounted Louis XV Nightstand Commode
Gorgeous French Walnut Carved Bronze Mounted Louis XV Nightstand Commode

Gorgeous French Walnut Carved Bronze Mounted Louis XV Nightstand Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Introduce a touch of French elegance into your home with this gorgeous Louis XV-style nightstand

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top
18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top

18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top

Located in Houston, US

Classic Louis XV French commode of provincial style with two top drawers over two bottom drawers

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Bronze commode
French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Bronze commode

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Bronze commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Bronze commode. This

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode
French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode

French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) serpentine shaped front commode with raised panel sides

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top
18th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top

18th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Louis XV bombe form commode in fruitwood with three (3) drawers, cabriole feet, and red marble top

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Period Painted Petite Commode
Louis XV Period Painted Petite Commode

Louis XV Period Painted Petite Commode

Located in Doylestown, PA

A charming and rare 18th century petite commode, Louis XV period. The conforming ebonized wood top

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Paint

Exceptional Pair of Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition Commodes, French Classicism
Exceptional Pair of Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition Commodes, French Classicism

Exceptional Pair of Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition Commodes, French Classicism

Located in Berlin, DE

This exceptional pair of Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition commodes represents the emergence of French

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Petite Commode Bordelaise
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Petite Commode Bordelaise

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Petite Commode Bordelaise

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut petite commode Bordelaise. The chest is

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Period French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode
Period French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode

Period French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Period French Louis XV walnut commode with a marble top showcases the refined

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Antique 1820s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Two Drawer Commode
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Two Drawer Commode

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Two Drawer Commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant Louis XV period carved walnut two drawer commode with original brass hardware. An easy

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Miniature Louis XV-Style Commode in Walnut, 19th Century
French Miniature Louis XV-Style Commode in Walnut, 19th Century

French Miniature Louis XV-Style Commode in Walnut, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th-century French miniature commode in walnut, constructed with the same vocabulary found on

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

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Brass

French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Mounted Commode
French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Mounted Commode

French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Mounted Commode

Located in New York, NY

Louis XV-style gilt bronze mounted highly important commode surmounted by a breche violate marble

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV style commode is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Drawer Patinated Commode
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Drawer Patinated Commode

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Drawer Patinated Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very attractive and decorative Country French 19th century Louis XV style three drawers patinated

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

Materials

Wood

Fine 18th Century French Curved Commode in Walnut Louis XV
Fine 18th Century French Curved Commode in Walnut Louis XV

Fine 18th Century French Curved Commode in Walnut Louis XV

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Very beautiful mid 18 century commode in walnut with 3 drawers This fine Louis XV commode has

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Ormolu Commode
French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Ormolu Commode

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Ormolu Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative Country French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Ormolu

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century
A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century

A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century Height: 89.5 cm Width: 123 cm Depth: 64

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

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Marble

Louis XV Commode After Charles Cressent
Louis XV Commode After Charles Cressent

Louis XV Commode After Charles Cressent

Located in BARSAC, FR

Superb Louis XV commode in the style of Charles Cressent, in floral marquetry in rosewood frames

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode combines elegance, premier craftsmanship and

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 Stamford, CT

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

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Ornate Carvings
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Ornate Carvings

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Ornate Carvings

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A magnificent French Louis XV period commode from the 18th century, beautifully crafted in solid

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut “Commode Tombeau” from Bordeaux
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut “Commode Tombeau” from Bordeaux

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut “Commode Tombeau” from Bordeaux

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, this elegant antique “Commode Tombeau” exemplifies the

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Provincial Oak Commode
Louis XV Style Provincial Oak Commode

Louis XV Style Provincial Oak Commode

Located in New York, NY

This large 19th century piece will add character and personality to a room. In a wonderfully rich dark oak, this chest is raised on escargot feet and features three drawers with orig...

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

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Oak

Louis XV Style Commode with Ormolu Mounts, 18th Century French
Louis XV Style Commode with Ormolu Mounts, 18th Century French

Louis XV Style Commode with Ormolu Mounts, 18th Century French

Located in El Monte, CA

This 18th century Louis XV style commode is an exquisite example of the artistic tastes and refined

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Oak Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
French Louis XV Style Oak Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1940

French Louis XV Style Oak Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

Commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1940 Oak and wrought ironvegetal and

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning and rare 18th century walnut commode or chest of drawers that embodies the elegance and

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Requiring the talents of four master artisans, 19th Century French Marquetry Marble Top Bombe

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century French Louis XV provincial walnut commode. With a serpentine front and two carved

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Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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French Commode Louis Xv For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French commode louis xv for your home. Each French commode louis xv for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. There are 3128 variations of the antique or vintage French commode louis xv you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French commode louis xv you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French commode louis xv, designed in the louis xv, Louis XVI or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French commode louis xv over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Commode Louis Xv?

The average selling price for a French commode louis xv at 1stDibs is $5,233, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $750,000 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.