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Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes
Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes

Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare and elegant pair of French Directoire commodes, attributed to the esteemed design house

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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century French Directoire Commode
Late 18th Century French Directoire Commode

Late 18th Century French Directoire Commode

Located in Charlottesville, VA

One of the prettiest commodes we have had. Beautiful walnut with burl panels

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 19th Century French Directoire Period commode made of solid cherry wood with yellow pine

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top

Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top

Located in Dallas, TX

minimalistic carvings, is indicative of the French Directoire style. Dating to the early 1800s (possibly

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone, Metal, Bronze

French Directoire Two-Drawer Walnut Commode with Banded Inlay from Provence
French Directoire Two-Drawer Walnut Commode with Banded Inlay from Provence

French Directoire Two-Drawer Walnut Commode with Banded Inlay from Provence

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Provençale Directoire period two-drawer commode with banded inlay from the late 18th

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Directoire Style Commode
French Directoire Style Commode

French Directoire Style Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

French Directore style commode with three short over two long recessed panel drawers. The center

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20th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Directoire' Walnut Commode
French Directoire' Walnut Commode

French Directoire' Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Directoire' faded walnut and brass trim commode. Circa 1840. A French

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes
Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes

Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes

By Maison Jansen

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rustic yet handsome pair of 1950s Italian fruitwood chests crafted in the French Provincial

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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode
18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode

18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful Directoire or Late Louis XVI Commode or Chest of Drawers. Satinwood panels and drawer

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes
Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes

Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

-century French design. These commodes showcase the hallmark characteristics of the Directoire period

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Vintage 1950s American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 1900s Directoire Style Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Banding
French 1900s Directoire Style Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Banding

French 1900s Directoire Style Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Banding

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Directoire style walnut commode from the early 20th century, with three drawers, banding

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Directoire Commode, c.1790 - 1800
French Walnut Directoire Commode, c.1790 - 1800

French Walnut Directoire Commode, c.1790 - 1800

Located in Napa, CA

Louis XVI Directoire commode from the late 18th Century. Walnut with three drawers with bronze

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Directoire-Style Commode with Marble Top
Directoire-Style Commode with Marble Top

Directoire-Style Commode with Marble Top

Located in New York, NY

Directoire- style commode with marble top on tapered legs.

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20th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French Louis XVI Directoire style commode, distinguished by its refined neoclassical silhouette, luminous

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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Commode
Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Commode

Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Commode

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular St Ann gray and white marble top with rounded corners over a conforming case with three graduated brass mounted drawers with square brass bail handles , raised on ...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak
French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak

French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak

Located in Landivy, FR

This chest of drawers is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection, based on the world-renowned DIRECTOIRE

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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top
French Directoire Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top

French Directoire Style 19th Century Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Directoire style walnut commode from the 19th century, with three drawers, grey marble top

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Directoire Mahogany And Brass Mounted Commode
Directoire Mahogany And Brass Mounted Commode

Directoire Mahogany And Brass Mounted Commode

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular white marble top with rounded corners over a conforming case with three smaller top drawers over two long drawers each with brass moldings and square bail handles ...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

18thc Walnut Directoire Commode
18thc Walnut Directoire Commode

18thc Walnut Directoire Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully Simple Walnut Commode

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis XVI Directoire Solid Cherry Brass Mounted Commode C. 1950s
French Louis XVI Directoire Solid Cherry Brass Mounted Commode C. 1950s

French Louis XVI Directoire Solid Cherry Brass Mounted Commode C. 1950s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

ornament alone, but for service. This handsome solid cherry French Directoire or Louis XVI style commode

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Mid-20th Century Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode
Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode

Late 18th Century Directoire Provençal Oak Commode

Located in High Point, NC

Wonderful late 18th century Director commode in oak. This commode is of excellent scale. the top

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman
French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman

French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman

By Lewis Mittman

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French paint decorated Directoire style petite commode jewelry chest by Lewis

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20th Century American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Directoire Walnut Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Directoire Walnut Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Directoire Walnut Commode with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a 19th century French Directoire Walnut Commode with a Marble Top. It features a French

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

commode d'époque directoire en bois de rose
commode d'époque directoire en bois de rose

commode d'époque directoire en bois de rose

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Elégante commode sauteuse à deux tiroirs en bois de rose surmontée d'un marbre gris Saint-Anne. La

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore

18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore with Original hardware. has

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Sycamore, Walnut

Directoire Commode In Mahogany With A Grey Marble Top
Directoire Commode In Mahogany With A Grey Marble Top

Directoire Commode In Mahogany With A Grey Marble Top

Located in Kent, Dover

A French mahogany, three drawer Directoire commode, with brass mounts and inlay and a shaped

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Directoire Walnut Commodes
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Directoire Walnut Commodes

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Directoire Walnut Commodes

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptionally stylish pair of early 19th Century three drawer chest of drawers with good use of matching walnut to fronts. Having original marbles on top. The drawers having eboni...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

-century French design while offering enduring versatility for contemporary interiors. The commode is

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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

French Provincial Directoire Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
French Provincial Directoire Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

French Provincial Directoire Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Sherborne, GB

A classically designed French Directoire period commode. Constructed of walnut that’s gained a

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes
Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes

Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Directoire bronze mounted figural marble top kingwood nightstands commodes represents

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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser
Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser

Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser is a fine example of

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

A large French chest of drawers Louis XVI style, in walnut wood. The chest of drawers is of a

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

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode
Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode

Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode. Piece is functional, structurally sound, handsome

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality 19th Century Bronze Mounted Directoire Jansen Style Marble Commode
Fine Quality 19th Century Bronze Mounted Directoire Jansen Style Marble Commode

Fine Quality 19th Century Bronze Mounted Directoire Jansen Style Marble Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional 19th century French commode exemplifies the refined elegance of the Directoire and

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Antique 1880s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite signed Maison Jansen commode dresser is a superb example of fine French

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest
Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest

Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 18th century French Directoire or Louis XVI Chest. Three drawers across top, two large drawers

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Directoire Style  Marble Top Two Door Cabinet Commode Buffet
Maison Jansen Style Directoire Style  Marble Top Two Door Cabinet Commode Buffet

Maison Jansen Style Directoire Style Marble Top Two Door Cabinet Commode Buffet

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Maison Jansen style Directoire marble top commode buffet is a fine example of understated

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 35 1/2in D: 22in This Antique Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode

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

Materials

Brass

Directoire Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800
Directoire Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800

Directoire Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Directoire Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1790 Elegant French Directoire chest of drawers dating

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Antique 1790s Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers, Cherry
19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers, Cherry

19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers, Cherry

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers, 1810, France Cherrywood Directoire chest of

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Antique 1810s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

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

Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble
Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble

Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble will make a delightful

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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

French Provincial Painted Commode
French Provincial Painted Commode

French Provincial Painted Commode

Located in Westwood, NJ

Large French Provincial Painted Commode. This French Directoire style provincial commode has an

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Commodes and ...

Materials

Wood

French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood
French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood

French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

A French Directoire chest of drawers, late 18th or early 19th century, in carved, painted and

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette

French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette

Located in Landivy, FR

This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the

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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table
French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant French Directoire Louis XVI demilune console table embodies the refined neoclassical

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Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

French Directoire style handcrafted 6-Drawer Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
French Directoire style handcrafted 6-Drawer Chiffonier in solid cherry wood

French Directoire style handcrafted 6-Drawer Chiffonier in solid cherry wood

Located in Landivy, FR

This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French

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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

French Directoire style 6-drawer handcrafted chiffonier in solid cherry wood
French Directoire style 6-drawer handcrafted chiffonier in solid cherry wood

French Directoire style 6-drawer handcrafted chiffonier in solid cherry wood

Located in Landivy, FR

This Chiffonier's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic". This

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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880
Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880

Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

The Consulat style is a subset of the Directoire period, coinciding with the initial consolidation

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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Directoire Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Directoire Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Directoire Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

Chest of drawers, French, made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous

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Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

C. 1870's Antique French Directoire Walnut Side Chest
C. 1870's Antique French Directoire Walnut Side Chest

C. 1870's Antique French Directoire Walnut Side Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is a classic French Directoire-style chest of drawers, also known as a commode, reflecting the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish

French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish

Located in Landivy, FR

This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the

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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode by Maison Carlihian
19th century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode by Maison Carlihian

19th century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode by Maison Carlihian

By Maison Carlhian

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite 19th century French Louis XVI style commode by renowned maker Maison Carlihian

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Antique 1880s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Directoire Chest of Drawers with white Marble Top, France circa 1800
Directoire Chest of Drawers with white Marble Top, France circa 1800

Directoire Chest of Drawers with white Marble Top, France circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

A neoclassical ebonised three-drawer commode with a white marble top with rounded corners. The

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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Consulat Mahogany Period Commode with Paw Feet and Fossil Marble Top
French Consulat Mahogany Period Commode with Paw Feet and Fossil Marble Top

French Consulat Mahogany Period Commode with Paw Feet and Fossil Marble Top

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Consulat period mahogany commode with three-drawers, ebonized griffin feet and pilasters

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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French Directoire Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French directoire commode for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, every French directoire commode was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French directoire commode, we have 317 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French directoire commode you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French directoire commode, those designed in Louis XVI, Hollywood Regency and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Maison Jansen, André Mailfert and Lewis Mittman each produced at least one beautiful French directoire commode that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Directoire Commode?

Prices for a French directoire commode can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $34,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,913.

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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