Marble Top Elm Commode
$3,684
Marble Top Elm Commode
Located in London, England
French Louis Philippe style commode in elm with original marble top.
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
$3,684
Marble Top Elm Commode
Located in London, England
French Louis Philippe style commode in elm with original marble top.
Marble
Fine 18 Century French Serpentine Commode in Elm
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful starting 18 century commode in elm with 3 drawers This fine Louis XIV commode has an elegant curved shape and a beautiful original tablet. This curved shape releas...
Elm
20th Century French Elm Parquetry Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French elm parquetry, gilt bronze mounted commode or chest of drawers.
Brass
French Brutalist Style Elm Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Commode brutalist style, French chest of drawers, circa 1970 Elm and wrought iron made by the designer Aranjou renomed for its Brutalist-style furniture.
Iron
Elm Burl Commode with Lacquered Doors and Bronze Ornaments, France, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elm burl commode with lacquered wooden doors. Bronze ornaments in the form of ram’s heads.
Bronze
Mid-Century French Charles X Style Burl Elm Three-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1950, this elegant Charles X style chest showcases the dramatic beauty of richly figured burl elm.
Elm, Burl
French White Commode Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers Elm & Bronze, 20th Mid-C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French elm chest of drawers from the 1960 years.
Bronze
French commode 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly large chest of drawers / dresser. Original from France, 18th century. Presumably elm wood. Beautiful color and patina. Has 3 spacious deep drawers. Has undergone severa...
Elm
Rare Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burr Elm Mazarin Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare early 18th Century Louis XV provincial burr elm shaped front mazarin commode of excellent colour and proportions.
Elm, Fruitwood
Rare Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burr Elm Mazarin Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare early 18th century Louis XV provincial burr elm shaped front mazarin commode of excellent colour and proportions.
Elm, Fruitwood
Brutalist, Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s In the Spirit of Pierre Chapo This three-drawer chest is an ode to essential form—a study in proportion, weight, and grain. Carved from so...
Elm
18th Century French Provençal Bow Front Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A lovely 18th Century French Provençal bow front commode. Made from a charming mix of walnut, elm and cherry.
Cherry, Elm, Walnut
Louis XV Commode, France, 1760-1770
Located in Belmont, MA
Outstanding Louis XV commode, France 1760-1770, rosewood, elmwood and amaranth marquetry with original marble top. Beautiful original bronze fittings. The commode is in very good con...
Elm, Rosewood
Pair of Selz Chests in Elm, France 1960's
By SELZ
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chests by Selz in Elm wood with two doors and carved handles. Ideal nightstand size.
Elm
Pierre Chapo Drawer in Elm model r14, made in France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Pierre Chapo Drawer in Elm model r14, made in France
Elm
Mid-Century French Art Deco Style Burl Elm Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring sculptural French elegance to an entryway, hallway, living room, or dining room with this handsome vintage console table. Crafted in France circa 1970, the piece is veneered in...
Elm, Burl
1980s French Empire Style Commode with Ebonized Frame and Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
1980's French three drawer commode in the style of the French Empire.
Marble
A brutalist solid elm chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A custom made solid elm chest can be use as mutlifontional way
Elm
Chest of Three Drawers in Solid Elm by Pierre Chapo. France 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Paris, FR
Rare model of three drawers chest in elm by Pierre Chapo, 1970 period. The pull handles are made of leather. Perfect condition.
Leather, Elm
Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Our burl elmwood commode was hand-carved in the Consulat style, circa 1880.
Metal
$910Sale Price|50% Off
Charles X Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl, French Antique, Circa 1830
Located in PARIS, FR
Elm burl chest of drawers from the Charles X period circa 1830, brass lock entries. This beautiful chest of drawers goes very well with mid 20th century furniture by bringing a touch...
Elm, Burl
18th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Commode Lyonnaise with Bronze Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring warmth and provincial elegance to a bedroom, living room, or entry with this beautifully proportioned antique French commode. Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1760, the serpentine...
Bronze
Vintage solid elm chest of drawers, 1980s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This vintage chest of drawers is in solid elm. It was made in France in the 1980s. It includes a series of 3 drawers. This storage unit is in good vintage condition.
Elm
$1,735Sale Price|20% Off
French Commode or Patinated Red Chest of Drawers Spanish Style, 20th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French elm chest of drawers from the 1960 years.
Iron
French Louis XV Transition Marble-Top Commode Sauteuse, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This refined French commode sauteuse, dating from the late 18th century, is an elegant example of the Louis XV Transition style. Crafted with great attention to detail, the piece com...
Marble, Bronze
Maison Regain Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm
By Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, chest of drawers, solid elm, France, 1970s Stunning French storage unit executed in solid elm by Maison Regain. This design is sturdy and shows nifty, solid construct...
Elm
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Pantolinier Commode
Located in Napa, CA
Gorgeous Louis XV Pantolinier from Arles, France. Has flowered red cloth liner in both drawers. Hardware in tact and holding strong, feels very solid. It is beautiful with great li...
Metal
Maison Regain. Elm chest of drawers. Circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Regain. Chest of drawers with 4 drawers in natural blond elm. French work realized circa 1970. Dimensions: H 85 x W 120 x D 59 cm Reference: LS6157909P
Elm
French 19th Century Elm Wood Console Cabinet w/Burl Wood Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French elm buffet console cabinet, with burl accents, from the 19th century. This antique cabinet from France, approximately 4.5 feet in length, features a rectangular-shaped top w...
Wood
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
Empire-Style Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl Veneer, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Empire period chest of drawers. Elm burl veneer. Functional locks with a key. Blackened wood top. Impeccable condition. Additional information: Period: 19th century Style: Empire -...
Elm, Burl
Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm, 18th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XIV period chest of drawers in solid elm, restored. 1/ Disassembly - Cleaning of original bronze mounts - original locks, one key. 2/ Cleaning and waxing of the entire pi...
Elm
$1,490Sale Price|33% Off
Solid elm chest of drawers by Maison Regain – circa 1970 Maison Lecan presents
By Maison Regain
Located in LYON, FR
Solid elm chest of drawers by Maison Regain – circa 1970 Maison Lecan presents this superb solid elm chest of drawers by Maison Regain, crafted in the 1970s.An icon of French brutal...
Elm
Louis XV English Style Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood and Elm Burl
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XV style commode - English style, veneered in rosewood and elm burl. Beige marble top (polished by a marble mason, in perfect condition) Commode fully restored and in per...
Marble
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore the timeless elegance of a late 18th-century French Louis XVI chest of drawers. This exquisite piece stands gracefully on slender cabriole legs and features two drawers adorn...
Elm, Fruitwood
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870, in the refined Empire style. Built in richly figured fruitwood over elm, the petite commode features clean ar...
Marble, Bronze
$1,045Sale Price|20% Off
Lovelly Painted Chest Of 4 Drawers French Provincial Style
Located in Crawley, GB
Lovelly Painted Chest Of 4 Drawers French Style , the beautiful white ash whith gold makes this vintage chest unique ! Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Please ...
Brass
Art Deco chest of drawers in burl veneer and marble top, France ca. 1930
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
An elegant Art Deco three-drawer chest of drawers, crafted from a superb burl veneer with spectacular and warmly nuanced grain. The front and sides are covered in a carefully selecte...
Marble
$11,250 / set
Maison Regain Elmwood Chests
By Maison Regain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Maison Regain elm wood three-drawer chests with curved drawer front with integral pulls, circa 1970's France.
Wood, Elm
Maison Regain Elmwood Chest
By Maison Regain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elm wood three-drawer chest by Maison Regain with expressed joining details and carved integral drawer pulls, circa 1970's France.
Wood, Elm
$1,826Sale Price / set|74% Off
Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
By Paul Evans
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chest of drawers with bedside 1970 chid design, elm burl veneer with brass fixtures and mirrors, schic design and great elegance. The very Paul Evans remembers style. Bedside height ...
Brass
Antique French Elm Commode with Bobbin Turned Columns
Located in Port Chester, NY
A fanciful French elm chest of drawers with turned columns at either side and sweet ball feet. Classic Louis Philippe syle molded top drawer. Single key pulls open all four drawers...
Elm
Late Eighteenth Century French Walnut & Burr Elm commode
By Regency
Located in Tetbury, GB
Original Belgian grey marble above 3 short drawers and 2 long drawers, sides with stop fluted columns raised on turned tapering feet. The drawers are unusual with rare burr elm draw...
Elm, Walnut
A Pierre Chapo massive elm commode
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Paris, FR
A Pierre Chapo massive elm commode, of a rectangular shape, with seven drawers. Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) is born in a family of craftmen. After his regular studies, he worked for so...
French Provincial Elmwood Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Three-drawer commode in elmwood, Louis XIV style from the 18th century.
Elm
19th Century French Commode
Located in Salisbury, GB
A fine mid-19th century French figured elm commode of superb color, with 3 long drawers below a frieze drawer, circa 1850.
Elm
French Elm Chest, Dresser 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
French elm chest.
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 40.16 in D 20.67 in
Commode French Chest of Drawers Louis XV Style Vintage, 20th Century
Located in France, FR
Commode French chest of drawers Louis XV style vintage 20th century Artisan made Superb quality pegged construction in burr elm and walnut Antique revival Apron front Two drawers Ver...
Elm, Walnut
Unavailable
H 24.5 in W 21.8 in D 18 in
Mur Side Table. Oak and elm. Mattia Bonetti. Cat-Berro Edition 2013.
By Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, FR
Mur. Cat-Berro edition 2013. Side unit with two drawers. One niche. Scarified oak and elmwood. Measures: L 18”, H 24.5”, D 21.5” cm. L 45 cm, H 62 cm, P 55 cm. Signed piece of a lim...
Elm, Oak
Pierre Chapo Chest of Drawers
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Grenoble, FR
Dresser with drawers and bedside table in solid elm 1970s by Pierre Chapo.
Leather, Elm
Chest of Drawers or Vanitie by André Simard, 1955
By André Simard
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers or vanity designed by André Simard and edited by Meubles Simard in 1955 Original condition.
Metal
French Directoire Elm Commode, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century Directoire commode in elm with three drawers, brass pulls, shaped apron and square tapering legs. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique inter...
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Elm Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
If I were a Louis Philippe, I would want to be this one! This French commode was built in the first half of the 1800s using Elm and Maple as the secondary wood, making it very unique.
Elm
Charles X French Burled Elm Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Charles X burled elm commode with four drawers. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.
19th Century Burl Elm Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French commode with a beveled edge around the top and shaped corners. The top has bookmatched veneer. The sides are made from oak, and the case has two over three drawer...
Elm, Burl
Three Drawer Elm Wood with Ebonized Frame Commode, France, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
1980's French three drawer commode in the style of French Empire.
Marble
Burr Elm 18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Shaped Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A finely shaped, rare burr and figured elm French Louis XV commode dating to the mid-18th century, of good color.
Elm, Oak
French Louis Philippe 19th Century Burled Elm Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis Philippe style 4 drawer commode made of Burled Elm Wood.
Period Louis XV Burled Elm Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A Louis XV period burled elm ormolu-mounted commode with the letter "R" stamped on the hardware / pulls.
Bronze
Sold
H 32.75 in W 52 in D 23.35 in
French 1730s Régence Period Painted Elm Three-Drawer Commode with Cabriole Leg
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Régence period painted elm commode from the early 18th century, with carved drawers and cabriole legs.
Elm
Louis XV Burled Elm Commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style burled elm commode with brass mounts and a marble top, circa 1920.
Marble, Brass
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H 38.25 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Oystered & Bookmatched Burled Elm Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Reigning from the latter part of the nineteenth century, we are proud to offer this spectacular burled elm specimen.Our talented team of craftsmen have gone through every inch, assur...
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H 28.25 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century French Charles X Style Burl Elm Three-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1950, this elegant Charles X style chest showcases the dramatic beauty of richly figured burl elm.
Burl, Elm
c.1875 French Book-matched Burled Elm Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Truly exquisite! This particular Louis Philippe commode is absolutely breathtaking showing superior craftsmanship throughout. From the way the artisan craftsman book-matched the elm ...
Marble
Fine Louis XVI Burr Elm Commode
Located in London, GB
A fine late eighteenth century burr elm commode with graduated drawers, fine figuring and brass mounts, retaining the original Bleu Turquin marble top.
Pierre Chapo Midcentury Solid Elm Low Commode 1960's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Paris, FR
1960's solid elm French modern low commode reference B14 by Pierre Chapo (1927-1987).
Elm
Burr Elm and Fruitwood Louis XVI Commode
Located in London, GB
A burr elm and fruitwood, gilt metal mounted, Louis XVI three drawer commode.
18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Shapely and robust 18th Century French two-drawer commode with brass handles, escutcheons, and key. The distressed blue and cream finish has been a later addition.
Elm
French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome French Louis Philippe marble-top commode in figured elm, with gilt hardware, circa 1850.
Marble, Brass
Louis XV Period Elm and Fruitwood Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Louis XV period elm and fruitwood bombe commode in gorgeous condition
19th Century French Regence Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century French Regence burl elm three drawer shaped front commode.
Marble
French Elm Maison Regain Chest of Drawers
By Maison Regain
Located in London, GB
An elm circa 1970s, French chest of drawers by Maison Regain. Four drawers, with recessed handles. Timeless design, functionality and form. Maison Regain were the main competit...
Elm
Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French marble top bombe chest of drawers / commode, dating from around the 1890-1910 period.
Marble
A French Art Deco 2-Drawer Commode
By George Guerin
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important French art deco burl elmwood 2-drawer commode with marble top; signed George Guerin - dated 1914, Paris; the well figured rectangular mottled marble top resting on a con...
Marble
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H 35.04 in W 44.1 in D 21.86 in
Rare 1830 Charles X Burr Elm Chest of Drawers Commode with Marble Top Ornate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale stunning 1830 Charles X Burr Elm with marble top chest of drawers commode A very ornate piece, the burr elm has a stunning patina to it that loo...
Marble
French Mid-Century Elm Maison Regain Chest of Drawers
By Maison Regain
Located in London, GB
An elm circa 1970s, An elm circa 1970s, French chest of drawers by Maison Regain. Four drawers, with recessed handles. Timeless design, functionality and form. Dimensions...
Elm
Pierre Chapo R14 Drawer Cabinet in Elm, France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful model R14 chest of drawers designed by Pierre Chapo and manufactured in his own atelier in Gordes, France 1960. This cabinet is one of the most versatile designs by Chapo. ...
Elm
Vintage Elm Chest Of Drawers From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Elm Chest Of Drawers From France, Circa 1970. Solid elm construction with original leather pulls. Light wear and use.
Elm
French Charles X Period Burl Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and superb burl elm French chest of drawers from the Charles X period at the beginning of the Restoration period. Four dovetailed drawers with finely cast bronze hardware. The i...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Elmwood Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning Louis Philippe burled elmwood marble-top commode, circa 1840s, is from France and features a charcoal-grey marble top with white inclusions, over an ogee carved apron d...
Elm
Vintage Elm Chest of Drawers from France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage elm chest of drawers from France, Circa 1960. Solid elm construction with three drawers. Manufactured by Maison Regain, France.
Elm
Vintage Elm Chest of Drawers from France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage elm chest of drawers from France, Circa 1960. Solid elm construction with original leather pulls. Manufactured by Maison Regain, France.
Elm
Vintage Elm Chest of Drawers from France, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage elm chest of drawers from France, Circa 1960. Solid elm construction with original leather pulls. Manufactured by Maison Regain, France.
Elm
Vintage Elm Chest of Drawers from France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage elm chest of drawers from France, circa 1960. Solid elm construction with very light wear and use. Manufactured by Maison Regain, France.
Elm
18th century Walnut and elm French chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous 18th century Chest of drawers. Made from walnut with and elm top. The colour is delicious and has such a wonderful warmth to it. The patina all over is superb and ...
Elm, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Small French Commode or Night Table
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 18th century small two-drawer French commode that would serve as a side table or night table. Wonderful hardware and honey colored patina. Sturdy.
Elm
An Early 19th Century French Elmwood 4 Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
having four drawers
Brass
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H 31.3 in W 49 in D 21.5 in
Pierre Chapo Elm Chest of Drawers for Maison Regain, circa 1970, France
By Maison Regain, Pierre Chapo
Located in Girona, Spain
Pierre Chapo elm chest of drawers for Maison Regain. Leather drawer handles circa 1970, France Very good vintage condition Pierre Chapo: born in Paris, was a French furniture d...
Elm
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H 29.53 in W 52.37 in D 22.45 in
Solid elm cabinet by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for Maison Seltz, France 1990s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1, Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Two-piece base unit from the Fagus series, designed by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for the Seltz cabinetmaker in the early 90s, entirely in solid elm. Fagus furniture is modular, so yo...
Elm
Vintage Pair of Chest in Elm by Maison Regain France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage pair of chest in elm By Maison Regain France, Circa 1970. Solid elm construction with three drawers. Light wear and use.
Elm
Pierre Chapo Chest B09A, Elm, 1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Pierre Chapo chest plain elmwood can be placed horizontal or vertical really good condition Measures: 47 x 87 x 43 cms, circa 1980.
Elm
Elm Chest of Drawers by Maison Regain
Located in Culver City, CA
Constructed from solid elm with four drawers and recessed handles.
Elm
French Louis XVI Period Solid Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 18th century French Louis XVI chest of drawers of solid elm with original marble top. Five dovetailed drawers with brass hardware, fluted legs, and tapered feet. Elegant, beauti...
Marble, Brass
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H 37.5 in W 69 in D 27 in
French Regence Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany, White Marble-Top Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Impressive cabinet with intricate marquetry work throughout. A beautiful white marble-top with bull nose and with light veining. Concave sides and a curved front gives unique shapi...
Elm, Mahogany
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H 33.86 in W 41.74 in D 21.66 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Elm, Walnut and Mahogany Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
This chest of drawers is from France from Louis XVI period, late 18th century. It features Elm wood facade and other parts in mahogany and walnut, further it presents many decorative...
Elm, Mahogany, Walnut
Maison Regain, Chest of Drawers in Elm, 1960’s
By Maison Regain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Regain, by. Set of sixty chest of drawers in blond solid elm opening with three drawers. French work realized in the 1960s. The price is indicated per unit!.
Elm
Vintage Pierre Chapo Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
Solid elm vintage chest of drawers by Pierre Chapo. Five drawers circa 1960s
Elm
Pierre Chapo Elm Mid-Century R03 Chest of Drawers
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
An elm chest of drawers by legendary designer Pierre Chapo. France, c1984. 'R03' model. Simple timeless design, matched with Chapo's extraordinary quality and joint detai...
Elm
Pierre Chapo. Low chest of drawers in blond elm. Circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo. Low chest of drawers in natural blond elm, with 5 drawers. French work realized circa 1970. Dimensions: H 53 x W 130 x D 53 cm Reference: LS64923507P
Elm
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H 37.01 in W 18.12 in D 33.08 in
19th Century Commode with Breccia Marble Top and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined 19th century French Louis XVI or transition style commode, crafted with a beechwood structure and veneered in warm-toned walnut arranged in elegant chevron and quarter-turn...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
S XIX China Carved Elm Chest with 3 Front Drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgous S XIX China carved elm chest , front with 3 drawers , all carved and side wings carved, with iron handles . Exquisite distressed. It comes fron a French private collection.
Iron
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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