French Empire Chest of Drawers, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
French Empire Chest of Drawers, France, 1810 – A Timeless Antique Masterpiece This exquisite French
Mahogany
$12,600
H 35 in W 47 in D 20 in
19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Marble Top and Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th century French Empire chest of drawers is veneered in richly figured walnut and
Marble, Bronze
$4,725 / item
H 34.85 in W 45.48 in D 22.84 in
19th Century French Empire Chest of Marble Topped Drawers Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Empire Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French Empire, circa 1860 solid mahogany chest of
Marble
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 45 in D 22 in
19th Century Painted French Empire Chest of Drawers with black Stone Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Period antique French Empire painted chest of drawers with beautiful black stone top. Beautiful
Marble, Brass
$5,248
H 34.5 in W 51 in D 23.5 in
19th Century French Empire Antique Chest with Marble Top & Lion Pulls
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Empire chest features a rich wood grain, stately grey marble top, and striking lion
Marble
19th Century French Empire Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
XIX Century Empire Commode 19th CENTURY EMPIRE CHEST. LARGE FRENCH EMPIRE CHEST IN MAHOGANY AND
Mahogany
French Empire Style Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very mellow, stylish mahogany French Empire chest of drawers with a light gray marble top
Marble
1820s French Empire Marble-Top Chest of Drawer With Paw Feet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1820s French Empire chest of drawers exemplifies refined Neoclassical elegance with its clean
Marble
French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French Empire chest-of-drawers is a versatile case piece which would work well in many
Wood
19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome mid-19th-century French Empire chest of drawers, sourced from Provence, France
Brass
$5,200
H 34.5 in W 47.5 in D 24 in
Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. The undeniable elegance of the lines, warm finish of the wood, would make this French Empire chest
Marble, Bronze
$3,200
H 32.4 in W 36.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking mid-19th-century French Empire chest of drawers, sourced directly from Provence, France
Marble
$5,180
H 28.25 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
French Empire Period Commode w/Black Marble Top, Revival Accents, & Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
black finish. This early 19th century French Empire chest-of-drawers will make a wonderful statement
Wood
French Empire Napoleon III Commode, 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: French Empire Napoleon III Commode Date/Period: 19th century Dimension: 90cm x 63cm x 120cm
Wood
Vintage French Empire Marquetry Burl Wood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent vintage French Empire marquetry burl wood chest is a true embodiment of classical
Giltwood, Burl
19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th-century French walnut Empire chest showcases the period’s signature balance of strength
Wood
French Empire Semainier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic early French Empire semainier in Mahogany, each of the seven drawers (intended to be used
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Commode Chest of Drawers Gorgeous French Empire style
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century French tall chest of drawers with a black marble top, made from walnut. The case
Marble
French Empire Commode Bombe Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French walnut commode in the Empire revival style Circa 1900 This lovely commode is of a typical
Walnut
Empire Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Empire period chest of drawers from France featuring a striking Cuban mahogany burled veneer. This
Bronze
$3,800
H 58.25 in W 36.25 in D 14.25 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest. Hand crafted from
Bronze
French Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This French Empire, Flame Mahogany chest of drawers features four graduated drawers with
Marble, Bronze
19th C. French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Semainier Tall Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A classic French Empire style Semainier Tall Chest in mahogany and bronze ormolu with seven drawers
Bronze
$4,200
H 36.5 in W 48.25 in D 25.25 in
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive Empire mahogany commode hand crafted in 19th century France; four drawers and
Brass
$4,386
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 23.23 in
Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. French chest of drawers
Marble, Bronze
$3,743
H 33.08 in W 50.6 in D 25.2 in
Empire Chest of Drawers with Columns, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large cherrywood chest of drawers with four drawers and metal escutcheons in the shape of coats of
Metal, Bronze
French Empire-Style Commode / Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
This is a handsome chest of drawers having four drawers that Draw easily. A column flanks each
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest in Walnut
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th century French Empire-style tall chest featuring six drawers and rounded column supports with
Walnut
$3,370
H 31.75 in W 26.75 in D 17.25 in
French Mahogany Two-Drawer Chest, Early 20th Century, Empire Style Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mahogany two-drawer chest from the early 20th century. This antique French chest features
Metal
$4,400
H 31.11 in W 50.79 in D 23.63 in
French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Odense, DK
A grand yet grounded piece, this antique Empire commode dates back to the early 19th century
Marble
$2,456
H 36.03 in W 48.82 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Chest od Drawers with white marble on top, France, Ca. 1830 Spectacular Commode with
Walnut
Empire Style Chest of Drawers, Possibly France, circa 1880
Located in Madrid, ES
classical antiquity (Greek and Roman) place the chest of drawers in the Empire style. This dominated in all
Bronze
$21,900
H 40.75 in W 53.5 in D 23 in
19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique French single chest of drawers made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany
Marble, Metal, Brass
$68,500 / set
H 36.5 in W 51.25 in D 24.5 in
French Early 19th Century Empire St. Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of French early 19th century Empire st. walnut, ormolu, and
Marble, Ormolu
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.12 in W 37.41 in D 19.1 in
1830s French Empire Walnut Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
1830s French Empire walnut chest with four drawers and gilded edges Beautiful wooden root.
Bronze
$16,800 / set
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 15.25 in
French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble chest/side tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Giallo Fossil marble night
Marble, Ormolu
$6,500
H 36.5 in W 51 in D 25 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality early 19th century antique French Empire mahogany marble top commode, with Neo
Marble, Ormolu
Empire Commode in Rosewood French Chest of Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Exceptional quality French Empire style commode in rosewood with fine quality ormolu mounts
Ormolu
$3,577
H 67.72 in W 47.64 in D 20.87 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Metal Mounted Cabinet on Chest circa 1800
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique French Empire mahogany and gilt metal mounted antique cabinet on chest has an upper
Mahogany
$4,900
H 38.97 in W 48.22 in D 23.42 in
1830s French Empire Mahogany Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
1830s French Empire mahogany chest with four drawers and gilded edges Beautiful wooden root.
Bronze
$4,800
H 35.5 in W 51 in D 24 in
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional commode
Marble, Bronze
$4,300
H 36 in W 53.75 in D 23.25 in
Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or den with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France, circa
Marble, Bronze
$7,500
H 37 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century with drop front desk and two additional
Brass
$2,807
H 53.94 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in
Empire Style Chest of Drawers with Painted Trompe L'Oeil, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall French Empire-style commode. The pine wood is painted in a faux-bois trompe l'oeil imitating
Vintage French Empire Marquetry Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Empire-style brass hardware and ebonized accents. This chest of drawers not only offers generous storage
Brass
19th Century French Empire Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Empire Commode in book matched flame mahogany and Black Marble Top
Marble, Brass
$3,900
H 29.5 in W 34.75 in D 23.75 in
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Veneer Elm Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. With small proportions
Marble, Bronze
Unusual Empire Mahogany Chest with Dressing Mirror, ca. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Unusual Empire Mahogany Chest with Dressing Mirror, dating from the first quarter of the 19th
Mirror
Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Pomona, CA
An Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Dresser An Empire Chest of Drawers from the period (1820
Marble
French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French Empire ctyle commode "Chiffonnier".
Marble
Artisan-Painted French Empire 19th Century Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire commode, with an artisan hand-painted finish, from the 19th century. This antique
Wood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 49.5 in D 23 in
Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts Beautiful piece purchased in
Wood
French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers - Antique with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous French Empire antique chest of drawers or commode - Very elegant piece perfect for a
Marble
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial French Empire commode from the 19th century made of glowing walnut and
Brass
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, circa 1850. The top planks still
Brass
$3,769
H 32.68 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Antique half-round Empire chest of drawers, mahogany, around 1810
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique half-round Empire chest of drawers, mahogany, around 1810 Semi-circular body, one door in
Wood, Mahogany
French Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
19th c flame mahogany with grey marble top chest of drawers. Just Beautiful.
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 65.75 in D 28.35 in
Stunning, Louis XV French empire chest of drawers, fantastic bronze detailing
Located in Worthing, GB
A matching pair of fantastic bronze mounted chest of drawers. Priced individually. The quality is
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Empire Chest
Located in London, GB
Beautifully proportioned French Empire chest of drawers with decorative cast bronze and marble top.
Marble, Bronze
Miniature Empire Commode
Located in Toronto, ON
Miniature form mahogany French Empire chest with marble top.
Marble, Brass
Empire Mahogany Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Empire style mahogany chest with marble top.
Marble
French Empire Antique Commode Chest Drawers Cherub Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French Empire commode or chest of drawers with two drawers. Intricate marquetry inlay
Antique French Commode Marquetry Inlay Chest Drawers Empire
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French Empire commode or chest of drawers. Features intricate marquetry inlay work, with
19th Century Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Tricase, Italia
19th century, French walnut chest of drawers. On the top, it has a veined gray marble. Cabinet
Walnut
French Empire mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Penzance, GB
A Top quality French Empire commode in superb condition c. 1840. With a detachable marble top
Mahogany
French Painted Empire Cabinet Chest Credenza Vernis Martin
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French Empire style painted cabinet or credenza. Eye catching piece ready to take centre
French Country Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Toronto, ON
The chest of drawers has a very rustic look. Well aged wood with a lot of character and tarnished
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 36.03 in W 50.79 in D 23.43 in
Antique French Empire period Walnut Commode /Chest of Drawers
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
Good quality French Empire period commode with original black fossil marble top and fine quality
Marble
Pair of French Empire Style Cabinets Chests Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous pair of French Empire style cabinets. - Lovely demilune form and each chest features
First Empire Mahogany French Chest of Drawers
Located in Moncalvo, IT
First Empire mahogany French chest of drawers. Wonderful marble top and very wonderful bronzes.
Mahogany
19th Century, French Empire Flame Mahogany Chest
Located in London, GB
A 19th century, French empire flame mahogany chest of four drawers. The lower three drawers
Wood
Antique French Empire Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Yummy antique Empire style bombe commode we date to circa 1890. Such a lovely shape to this piece
Empire Style Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Empie Style Chest with 4 drawers and marble top
Unavailable
H 34 in W 47 in D 22 in
Antique French Empire Bombe Commode or Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French Empire bombe commode or chest of drawers. I love this piece, so eye catching and
19th century French Empire Commode chest of drawers
Located in Penzance, GB
Top quality French Empire commode in superb condition c. 1840. With a detachable marble top above
Mahogany
Mahogany Empire Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
4 drawer Mahogany base with black marble top and brass hardware and escutcheons
Unavailable
H 35 in W 58 in D 23 in
Pair of French Empire Style Bombe Marquetry Commodes Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning pair of French Empire style commodes with bombe form Intricate marquetry inlay in
French Empire satin walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Empire satin walnut tall chest of drawers flanked by ebony Corinthian columns having a pull
Brass
French Empire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Edinburgh, GB
French Empire commode or chest of drawers, circa 1850. The flecked, rectangular grey marble top is
Oak
Empire Chest in Walnut, circa 1815
Located in Houston, TX
Empire chest of drawers Paris estate - top flips up to be used as storage - the two drawers below
Walnut, Wood
Empire Mahogany Tall Chest
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Empire Mahogany Tall Chest with five drawers on cabriole legs and brass hardware. French, Circa
Brass
Unavailable
H 38 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Pair of French Empire Style Cabinets Commodes Chests on Stands Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Distinctive pair of French Empire cabinets with a profussion of intricate inlay. Each chest has
Unavailable
H 55 in W 41 in D 19 in
French Early 19th Century Empire Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a rather stylish tall French early 19th century Empire period grey painted seven-drawer
Beech
Provencial French Empire Commode
Located in Kirkland, WA
Provencial French Walnut Empire Commode This is a very early Empire piece with wonderful patina
French Empire Commode
Located in Austin, TX
1st Empire French Commode comprised of 4 drawers and original brass hardware. Key included as well
Brass
Unavailable
H 35 in W 51 in D 22.5 in
French Empire Period Flame Grain Mahogany Commode Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Wells, ME
French Empire period commode (chest) in matched flame grain mahogany, Egyptian caryatid columns
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th century Empire style four-drawer walnut chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 19th century Empire style four-drawer walnut chest with veined white marble top and bronze
19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
It comes from France. It has to be restored.
Walnut
French Empire Marble Top Chest with Bronze Mounts circa1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Empire marble top chest with bronze mounts, beautiful patina.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Empire 19th century walnut four-drawer commode.
Brass
French Empire Period Mahogany Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th century French Empire period mahogany commode with four drawers, bronze dore mounts and
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very nice warm fruitwood patina 19th century French Empire four-drawer commode.
Fruitwood
French Empire commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th century French Empire commode with veneered fruitwood
Brass
French Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Empire "Egyptian Revival" mahogany commode with Pyrenees marble top.
Marble
French Empire Commode with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
French Empire commode in matched mahogany veneer front with bronze gilt mounts and original marble
Marble
French Empire Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique commode with marble top and brass hardware, France, circa 1810.
Provincial French Empire Marble-Topped Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Of beautiful honey toned light figured walnut, a handsome four drawer case piece with its original fossil marble top. Half columns flank the drawers, with good original hardware moun...
Marble
French Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A very handsome Mid-19th century French mahogany and brass-mounted Wellington chest of drawers
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 50.4 in D 18.12 in
Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Marble Chest of Drawer
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
French Empire commode, early 19th century. Flame mahogany, marble, bronze details, with three
Marble, Bronze
French Empire style Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
French Empire frutwood commode with original marble top
Marble
French First Empire Commode
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Banbury, GB
A VERY FINE QUALITY FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE PERIOD EGYPTIAN REVIVAL MAHOGANY COMMODE IN ORIGINAL
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
This early 19th century French Empire mahogany commode features five drawers and pilasters with
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Directoire-Style Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
French Commode, with original a “gris de ste. Anne” marble top, and covered in Flemish mahogany
Marble, Brass
French Marble Top Empire Commode with Paw Feet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine, period, Empire commode with marble top over four drawers, the top, "frieze" drawer having
Marble
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 46.46 in D 24.41 in
Early 19th Century Empire Flame Walnut and Marble Chest of Drawer RESTORED
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Beautiful Empire French dresser commode, early 19th century. Flame walnut, Marquinia marble, bronze
Marble, Bronze
French Directoire/Empire Period Ebonised Commode, circa 1810
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a most handsome ?French early 19th century Directoire/Empire period ebonised three-drawer
Brass
Napoleon III Empire Style Four Drawer Commode/Chest
Located in Alexandria, VA
. This chest has a narrow drawer over three large drawers. Stone top appears to be original with rear
French Antique Empire Bedside Cabinets Kingwood Nightstands, 1930
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Wonderful pair of French antique Empire bedside cabinets or nightstands. Handcrafted from kingwood
19th Century French Empire Escritoire
Located in Bedford, NY
Flame Mahogany wood. It has a fully fitted interior flanked by Corinthian columns and with secret drawers.It was made in Paris between 1860 and 1880. The writing surface is 31"from f...
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode with Cherub Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French antique Empire chest of drawers or commode. Really elegant piece, nice width to it
Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
A fine walnut Empire commode.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 51 in D 24.5 in
French Empire Mahogany Commode with Marble Top and Ormolu Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
An Empire commode with well-matched mahogany veneer. Three of the four full drawers feature the
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Empire French Alpine Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire French Alpine Commode. Early 19th. Century Columns and drawers in front and two side doors
Marble, Bronze
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Wedgwood Black and White Jasper "Pegasus" Covered Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
The black jasper ovoid body decorated in white relief with the Apotheosis of Virgil after John Flaxman, the shoulder with snake handles above Medusa masks, the domed cover with Pegas...
Porcelain
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...
Marble, Ormolu
Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
A remarkable example of Josiah Wedgwood's legendary ceramic art, the importance and rarity of this urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stone...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$4,211Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 22.84 in
Biedermeier Console Table, Cherry Wood, Full Columns, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant neoclassical Biedermeier Console Table from South Germany about 1820. Concave base veneered in cherrywood in with mirror glass (replaced) in the back. The plate is cherry so...
Mirror, Wood, Cherry
$3,040Sale Price|27% Off
H 38 in W 57.75 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Bronze Mounted French Empire Cabinet
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French Empire cabinet with bronze mounts and leather top. 2 drawers over 2 door cabinet.
Bronze
Italian Empire Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
1900s Italian Empire mahogany chest of drawers with gilt bronze ormolu, keys and black marble top.
Marble, Ormolu
Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Empire fruit wood chest of drawers with gilt bronze hardware and ebonized columns, 19th century. No keys.
Bronze
Chest of drawers - Empire period - Mahogany
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers Empire period (early 19th century) Mahogany 4 drawers Original marble W 130 x D 60 x H 91 cms 4900 euros
Mahogany
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
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