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19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1830s French Empire Mahogany Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
1830s French Empire Mahogany Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French 1930s Empire Style Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Black Columns
French 1930s Empire Style Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Black Columns

French 1930s Empire Style Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Black Columns

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style walnut commode from the early 20th century, with grey veined marble top four

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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass

Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode with White Marble Top
Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode with White Marble Top

Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode with White Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode with White Marble Top & Gilt Bronze Mounts

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top
19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top

19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century Walnut Empire commode with a black fossil top features a classic and elegant

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls
French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls

Located in Plainview, NY

An exquisite French Empire style commode or dresser offering three drawers. The commode or dresser

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20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire-Style Mahogany Commode, "Return From Egypt" Style, 19th Century
Empire-Style Mahogany Commode, "Return From Egypt" Style, 19th Century

Empire-Style Mahogany Commode, "Return From Egypt" Style, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Empire commode, "Return from Egypt," fully restored. Key and locks are functional. Impeccable

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers

Period Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers

$3,200

H 36.5 in W 38.75 in D 21.25 in

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

1980s French Empire Style Commode with Ebonized Frame and Marble Top
1980s French Empire Style Commode with Ebonized Frame and Marble Top

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. Three natural color elm wood

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Vintage 1980s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Inlaid Commode
19th Century French Inlaid Commode

19th Century French Inlaid Commode

$4,906

H 33.86 in W 41.34 in D 18.51 in

19th Century French Inlaid Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

French 19th century Marquetry two-drawer commode with a wonderful marble top. Featuring wonderful

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Empire Acajou Mouchete Mahogany Mounted Commode, Attributed to Bernard Molitor
Empire Acajou Mouchete Mahogany Mounted Commode, Attributed to Bernard Molitor

Empire Acajou Mouchete Mahogany Mounted Commode, Attributed to Bernard Molitor

By Bernard Molitor

Located in Berlin, DE

A fine Empire acajou mouchete mahogany commode in the manner of Bernard Molitor (1755-1833). A

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A fine early 19th century Empire Cherry wood and ebonized commode .
A fine early 19th century Empire Cherry wood and ebonized commode .

A fine early 19th century Empire Cherry wood and ebonized commode .

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19th century Period Empire Cherry and ebonized granite top commode . Carved Egyptian

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

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Cherry, Ebony

A mahogany Empire commode à l'anglaise, Attributed to Jacob Frères
A mahogany Empire commode à l'anglaise, Attributed to Jacob Frères

A mahogany Empire commode à l'anglaise, Attributed to Jacob Frères

By Jacob Frères

Located in Wijnegem, BE

A top quality Empire commode made in beautiful mahogany veneer (acajou moucheté) on solid oak

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$2,350

H 36 in W 46.5 in D 24 in

French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers, with four long drawers flanked by brass mounted columns

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Chest of Drawers,  1810
French Empire Chest of Drawers,  1810

French Empire Chest of Drawers, 1810

$9,500

H 36.23 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in

French Empire Chest of Drawers, 1810

Located in Belmont, MA

French Empire Chest of Drawers, France, 1810 – A Timeless Antique Masterpiece This exquisite French

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Second Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Commode by Sormani
Second Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Commode by Sormani

Second Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Commode by Sormani

$76,237

H 33.86 in W 59.45 in D 25.6 in

Second Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Commode by Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

Second Empire period ormolu mounted commode by Sormani French, c. 1860 Measures: Height 86cm

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Serpentine, Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers
Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers

Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this circa 1910 empire style demi lune commode is made of mahogany with a marble

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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th c. French Walnut Empire Design Chest
19th c. French Walnut Empire Design Chest

19th c. French Walnut Empire Design Chest

$5,500

H 34 in W 37 in D 18 in

19th c. French Walnut Empire Design Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th c. French Walnut Empire Design Chest is a handsome piece of furniture that exudes elegance

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers

Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers

$10,234

H 33.86 in W 50.01 in D 22.45 in

Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire style chest of drawers French, 19th century Measures: Height 86cm, width

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$12,000

H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in

French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Unique chest of drawers featuring Flame Mahogany case and adorned with cast bronze busts of female beauty. Top feature hand cut brass fenders to prevent objects from rolling. Lion he...

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

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents
French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents

French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents

$5,880

H 35.5 in W 46.5 in D 22 in

French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire period commode, with black and brass accents, from the early 19th century. This

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

Materials

Wood

French Early 19th Century Petite Walnut Commode
French Early 19th Century Petite Walnut Commode

French Early 19th Century Petite Walnut Commode

$2,995

H 32.75 in W 23.5 in D 18.25 in

French Early 19th Century Petite Walnut Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A petite commode or chest of drawers from France, early 19th century, made from walnut in rich

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Marble-top Commode
French 19th Century Mahogany Marble-top Commode

French 19th Century Mahogany Marble-top Commode

$5,995

H 37 in W 52.13 in D 24 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Marble-top Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A substantial French commode from the 19th century wrapped in finely-grained mahogany trimmed with

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns
19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns

19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns

$3,998

H 33.75 in W 44 in D 22.75 in

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets
A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets

A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets

$15,000 / set

H 41 in W 50.5 in D 26.25 in

A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Empire-style demilune cabinets. The white marble tops supported by rosewood bases

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Antique 1880s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Empire Semainier Tall Chest of Drawers
French Empire Semainier Tall Chest of Drawers

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top
Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top

Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and spectacular, late 19th century chest of drawers. This beautiful Empire style commode has

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers

$5,975

H 51.38 in W 39 in D 23.25 in

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest

19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest

Located in Hopewell, NJ

the name derived from the French word for week (semaine). This lovely tall neoclassical commode was

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
French Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th C. French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Semainier Tall Chest
19th C. French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Semainier Tall Chest

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

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Antique 1880s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top
19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble chest/side tables
French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble chest/side tables

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles
Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles

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

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

wooden feet and two lion feet. The detailed carved cupboard represents the First French Empire time

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

French Mahogany Two-Drawer Chest, Early 20th Century, Empire Style Hardware
French Mahogany Two-Drawer Chest, Early 20th Century, Empire Style Hardware

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

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20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Empire Chest of Drawers with Columns, France, early 19th Century
Empire Chest of Drawers with Columns, France, early 19th Century

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 arms and wooden handles. The chest of drawers is flanked by smooth full columns wit...

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

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Early 19th Century Empire St. Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Chests
French Early 19th Century Empire St. Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Chests

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Painted French Empire Chest of Drawers with black Stone Top
19th Century Painted French Empire Chest of Drawers with black Stone Top

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Empire Style Chest of Drawers, Possibly France, circa 1880
Empire Style Chest of Drawers, Possibly France, circa 1880

Empire Style Chest of Drawers, Possibly France, circa 1880

Located in Madrid, ES

Mahogany and gilt bronze commode. Details such as the purity of furniture lines, its clear

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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Chest of Drawers with Painted Trompe L'Oeil, France, 19th Century
Empire Style Chest of Drawers with Painted Trompe L'Oeil, France, 19th Century

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

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

Early 19th Century Empire Chest
Early 19th Century Empire Chest

Early 19th Century Empire Chest

$1,800

H 43 in W 23.25 in D 12 in

Early 19th Century Empire Chest

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A neat little Empire chest with five drawers, flanking columns with brass capitals and bases, and a

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Marble Top and Paw Feet
19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Marble Top and Paw Feet

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

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest

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

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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Period Chest of Drawers
Empire Period Chest of Drawers

Empire Period Chest of Drawers

$5,900

H 34.475 in W 47.75 in D 23.875 in

Empire Period Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

Empire period chest of drawers from France featuring a striking Cuban mahogany burled veneer. This

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Metal Mounted Cabinet on Chest circa 1800
Antique French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Metal Mounted Cabinet on Chest circa 1800

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19TH C French Marble Top Commode manner of Henri Dasson
19TH C French Marble Top Commode manner of Henri Dasson

19TH C French Marble Top Commode manner of Henri Dasson

$6,500 / item

H 35.5 in W 47.75 in D 20.5 in

19TH C French Marble Top Commode manner of Henri Dasson

By Paul Somani

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

19TH C French Lois XVI style Commode Attributed to Henri Dasson Antique French Empire Style Marble

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode

$4,800

H 32.25 in W 51.5 in D 23.25 in

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

Empire Baluster Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1900
Empire Baluster Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1900

Empire Baluster Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1900

$2,158

H 37.41 in W 53.94 in D 20.87 in

Empire Baluster Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1900

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Empire style baluster commode. Circa 1900. Fully restored. Functional keys and locks. Excellent

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20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Empire Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Empire Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 20th Century

Empire Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 20th Century

$899

H 34.65 in W 47.25 in D 20.48 in

Empire Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 20th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Empire style chest of drawers in mahogany veneer and Saint Anne grey marble top. Very good

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20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode
19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode

$2,500

H 14 in W 18.5 in D 12 in

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine early 19th century French Empire miniature sample commode with four dovetailed drawers. Made

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Empire Period Chest of Drawers in Plum Wood, 19th Century
Empire Period Chest of Drawers in Plum Wood, 19th Century

Empire Period Chest of Drawers in Plum Wood, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Empire period commode with half-columns in plum wood! The 3 locks are new. In perfect

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Empire-Style Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl Veneer, 19th Century
Empire-Style Chest of Drawers in Elm Burl Veneer, 19th Century

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Burl

Unusual Empire Mahogany Chest with Dressing Mirror,  ca. 1810
Unusual Empire Mahogany Chest with Dressing Mirror,  ca. 1810

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

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French Empire Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French empire commode you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every French empire commode was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the French empire commode you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French empire commode bearing Empire, Neoclassical or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French empire commode over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Empire Furniture and Jean-Jacques Werner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Empire Commode?

A French empire commode can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,873, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $92,236.

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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