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Magnificent French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode
Magnificent French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode

Magnificent French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode

Located in New York, NY

Antique (19th century) commode in the Louis XVI style exhibiting the finest craftsmanship, after

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Period French Empire Commode with Gilded Bronze Hardware and Mounts
Period French Empire Commode with Gilded Bronze Hardware and Mounts

Period French Empire Commode with Gilded Bronze Hardware and Mounts

Located in Hudson, NY

This commode, circa 1810 was made in France of costly imported mahogany. The veneer selections

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Bedside Commodes
Late 19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Bedside Commodes

Late 19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Bedside Commodes

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an excellent pair of French Louis XV style bedside kingwood inlaid commodes. The commodes

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century French Transition Louis XV XVI Style Petite Commode
19th Century French Transition Louis XV XVI Style Petite Commode

19th Century French Transition Louis XV XVI Style Petite Commode

Located in Forney, TX

An elegant French Transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style Kingwood petite sauteuse. circa 1870

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Marble-Top Four-Drawer Tambour Door Commode
French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Marble-Top Four-Drawer Tambour Door Commode

French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Marble-Top Four-Drawer Tambour Door Commode

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This superior French parquetry commode of beautiful proportions dates to the late 19th century and

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Marble-Top Four-Drawer Tambour Door Commode
French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Marble-Top Four-Drawer Tambour Door Commode

French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Marble-Top Four-Drawer Tambour Door Commode

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This superior French parquetry commode of beautiful proportions dates to the late 19th century and

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1820s Neoclassical Period French Three-Drawer Walnut Commode with Brass Trim
1820s Neoclassical Period French Three-Drawer Walnut Commode with Brass Trim

1820s Neoclassical Period French Three-Drawer Walnut Commode with Brass Trim

Located in Atlanta, GA

A neoclassical French walnut veneered three-drawer commode with brass trim and tapered feet from

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

French Ormolu-Mounted Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Motif Marble-Top Commode
French Ormolu-Mounted Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Motif Marble-Top Commode

French Ormolu-Mounted Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Motif Marble-Top Commode

Located in New York, NY

A very fine quality French ormolu-mounted Louis XV style chinoiserie motif Kingwood, Tulipwood and

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

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Brass Details, 19th Century
French Louis XVI Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Brass Details, 19th Century

French Louis XVI Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Brass Details, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Louis XVI walnut commode. Designed with classical symmetry, this chest of drawers features three

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

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes with Marble Top
19th Century, Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes with Marble Top

19th Century, Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes with Marble Top

Located in IT

19th century, pair of French chinoiserie lacquered commodes with marble top Dimensions: marble

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Petite Marble-Top Cabinet Commode, 19th Century
French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Petite Marble-Top Cabinet Commode, 19th Century

French Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Petite Marble-Top Cabinet Commode, 19th Century

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This lovely petite commode dating to the late 19th century, features a marble top partly surrounded

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Marble-Top Commode Chest of Drawers
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Marble-Top Commode Chest of Drawers

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Marble-Top Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Shippensburg, PA

expected. No key. We have a large collection of additional images detailing this French commode; these

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Four-Drawer Commode with Gilded Busts
French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Four-Drawer Commode with Gilded Busts

French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Four-Drawer Commode with Gilded Busts

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style painted wood four-drawer commode from the 19th century with ebonized columns

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest 1880
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest 1880

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A spectacular antique French marble top Louis XV style marquetry walnut bombe shaped commode, circa

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany, Kingwood Marquetry Commode 19th c
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany, Kingwood Marquetry Commode 19th c

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany, Kingwood Marquetry Commode 19th c

Located in Houston, TX

function beautifully. Gilt bronze mounts accent the front corners and a curved leg that ends in gilt

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

Materials

Kingwood

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Black Commode Dresser, Marble Top, Bronze Mounts
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Black Commode Dresser, Marble Top, Bronze Mounts

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Black Commode Dresser, Marble Top, Bronze Mounts

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French Louis XVI style commode dresser, ebonized Bronze mounts, three drawer. Top drawer measures

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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Black Lacquer Commode (20th Century)
Black Lacquer Commode (20th Century)

Black Lacquer Commode (20th Century)

Located in Huntington, NY

This lovely Commode have Beautiful decoration and gilded mounts. The commode has one key.

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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold

Coromandel Style, Chinoiserie Commode, circa 1950
Coromandel Style, Chinoiserie Commode, circa 1950

Coromandel Style, Chinoiserie Commode, circa 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely charming, two-drawer, bombe-form, midcentury, Coromandel style, Chinoiserie commode in

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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 1900s Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Commodes
Pair of Early 1900s Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Commodes

Pair of Early 1900s Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Commodes

Located in Dallas, TX

the early 20th century. Each commode has variegated, light colored marble tops and beautiful gilt

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Painted and Parcel Gilt Bombay Chests, Pair
French Painted and Parcel Gilt Bombay Chests, Pair

French Painted and Parcel Gilt Bombay Chests, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of French green painted and silver gilt Bombay chest of drawers, circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exceptionally beautiful marquetry inlaid commode 'à Ressaut' opening with two wide drawers, and

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Black Lacquer and Gilt Chest on Stand with Leather Drawers
French Black Lacquer and Gilt Chest on Stand with Leather Drawers

French Black Lacquer and Gilt Chest on Stand with Leather Drawers

By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.

Located in Stamford, CT

drawer fronts and gilt bronze mounts. In the French Regence style. A single drawer on top with six below

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Vintage 1960s American Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Commode
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Commode

Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Commode

By Maison Jansen

Located in Birmingham, AL

lustrous French polish. This three-drawer commode, having a pierced bronze gallery surrounding the fabulous

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode
19th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode

19th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode

Located in Rochester, NY

French Louis XVI style neoclassical walnut parquetry veneer two drawer commode with bronze ormolu

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

Materials

Marble, Porphyry, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Salon Boulle Commode Cabinet
19th Century Napoleon III Salon Boulle Commode Cabinet

19th Century Napoleon III Salon Boulle Commode Cabinet

Located in Berlin, DE

Boulle Meuble d'Appui / cabinet in the style Louis Quatorze Napoleon III Paris around 1850-1880 The high-quality, chased bronze are distinctive and of good quality. Ebonised solid...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Cabinet with Embroidered Marquetry, Marble Top, Gilt Bronze Mounts
French Cabinet with Embroidered Marquetry, Marble Top, Gilt Bronze Mounts

French Cabinet with Embroidered Marquetry, Marble Top, Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Houston, TX

Rare and exceptional French cabinet with intricate marquetry in exotic woods Two doors open to

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

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century French Walnut Louis XV Style, Gilted Brass and Marble
20th Century French Walnut Louis XV Style, Gilted Brass and Marble

20th Century French Walnut Louis XV Style, Gilted Brass and Marble

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice 20th century French walnut Louis XV style and gilded brass handles from the 1920s

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Griotte Marble, Brass

Louis XV Style Ebonized Marble Top Bombe Chest Commode Having Bronze Details
Louis XV Style Ebonized Marble Top Bombe Chest Commode Having Bronze Details

Louis XV Style Ebonized Marble Top Bombe Chest Commode Having Bronze Details

Located in Southampton, NJ

this gorgeous piece. The commode is ornamented with chiselled and gilt bronze throughout. The shaped

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser Commode Shagreen with Enameled Drawers
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser Commode Shagreen with Enameled Drawers

Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser Commode Shagreen with Enameled Drawers

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Gilt bronze pulls and base. A true quality piece. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted 2 Drawer Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted 2 Drawer Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted 2 Drawer Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

Located in Huntington, NY

Louis XVI Ormolu mounted 2 drawer Mahogany Commode with marble top This lovely ormolu mounted

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Lacquer Commode by François Linke, circa 1890
Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Lacquer Commode by François Linke, circa 1890

Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Lacquer Commode by François Linke, circa 1890

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

François Linke. French, circa 1890. Signed 'Linke' to the gilt bronze mounts. This fine commode

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Mahogany Empire Cabinet, 19th C with Two Doors and Gilt Bronze Mounts
French Mahogany Empire Cabinet, 19th C with Two Doors and Gilt Bronze Mounts

French Mahogany Empire Cabinet, 19th C with Two Doors and Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Houston, TX

Lock and key that work. The mounts and hardware are made Of gilt bronze with a polished patina. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawer, Stamped by Jean Demoulin
Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawer, Stamped by Jean Demoulin

Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawer, Stamped by Jean Demoulin

By Jean Demoulin

Located in Berlin, DE

An elegant small Louis XVI marquetry commode or chest of drawer, stamped by Jean Demoulin (1715

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Early 19th Century Red Lacquer Commode with Chinoiseries Scenes
Louis XV Style Early 19th Century Red Lacquer Commode with Chinoiseries Scenes

Louis XV Style Early 19th Century Red Lacquer Commode with Chinoiseries Scenes

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A French Louis XV style red lacquer two-drawer commode from the early 19th century, with hand

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener

Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th century neoclassical Louis XVI style Transitional mahogany, kingwood and

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Marble Top Lingerie Chest Dresser with Gilt Ormolu Mounts
French Louis XV Marble Top Lingerie Chest Dresser with Gilt Ormolu Mounts

French Louis XV Marble Top Lingerie Chest Dresser with Gilt Ormolu Mounts

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a French Louis XV

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Walnut Chest
French Empire Walnut Chest

French Empire Walnut Chest

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Empire chest of drawers. Marble top, gilded bronze, walnut and brass. Original condition

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Period French Empire Chest of Drawers
Period French Empire Chest of Drawers

Period French Empire Chest of Drawers

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a French Empire mahogany commode embellished with gilded bronze mounts. The

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Antique 1820s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Period Chest of Drawers
French Louis XVI Period Chest of Drawers

French Louis XVI Period Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

French polish. There is gilt brass trim throughout and three dovetailed drawers. The “commode” is

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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest

Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning antique French bombe commode, dating from around the 1900-1910 period. This

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

Materials

Bronze

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

An oak chest of drawers from France, circa 1820. Four pullout / pull-out drawers are framed by

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Antique 1820s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Chest
19th Century French Louis XVI Chest

19th Century French Louis XVI Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Splendid early 19th century French Louis XVI three-drawer walnut chest. Having gilt bronze hardware

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

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers
French Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers

French Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

piece is the work of a member of the French compagnon gilt, that has existed since the 1500. Finely cast

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

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Walnut Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Chest of Drawers
Louis XV Walnut Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Chest of Drawers

Louis XV Walnut Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Louis XV walnut marquetry and gilt bronze mounted bombé shaped chest of drawers with curved marble

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

20th Century French Small Dresser with Marble Top
20th Century French Small Dresser with Marble Top

20th Century French Small Dresser with Marble Top

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Small French dresser from the early 20th century. Furniture in rosewood with nice geometric inlay

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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century French Inlaid Chest of Drawers
20th Century French Inlaid Chest of Drawers

20th Century French Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Elegant French Louis XV style dresser from the mid-20th century. Furniture of fabulous line with

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

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Rare French Chest of Drawers Napoleon III Chinoiserie
Rare French Chest of Drawers Napoleon III Chinoiserie

Rare French Chest of Drawers Napoleon III Chinoiserie

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare French chest of drawers Napoleon III chinoiserie Wood with brass fittings. Three-tier body

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Jansen
French Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Jansen

French Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Austin, TX

French antique mahogany chest ebonized and polished with multiple coats of hand rubbed shellac

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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Metal Mounted Lapis Commode in the Empire Style
French Gilt Metal Mounted Lapis Commode in the Empire Style

French Gilt Metal Mounted Lapis Commode in the Empire Style

Located in London, GB

French gilt metal mounted lapis commode in the Empire style French, 20th century Size: Height 94cm

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20th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal

Inlaid French Louis XV Rosewood Chiffonier or Tall Chest
Inlaid French Louis XV Rosewood Chiffonier or Tall Chest

Inlaid French Louis XV Rosewood Chiffonier or Tall Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Inlaid French Louis XV style rosewood chiffonier or tall chest. The inlays are set geometrically on

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Empire Style Small Size Chest of Drawers with Dark Grey Marble Top
French Empire Style Small Size Chest of Drawers with Dark Grey Marble Top

French Empire Style Small Size Chest of Drawers with Dark Grey Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French 19th century Empire style four-drawer chest. This French chest of drawers from circa 1870

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

20th Century French Dresser in Rosewood with Marble Top
20th Century French Dresser in Rosewood with Marble Top

20th Century French Dresser in Rosewood with Marble Top

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Fabulous French dresser of the early 20th century. Moved and curved furniture in Louis XV style

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Firegilt Fittings
Early 19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Firegilt Fittings

Early 19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Firegilt Fittings

Located in Greven, DE

Early 19th century chest of drawers with fire gilded fittings France Mahogany Empire circa

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis VXI Mahogany and Burl Inlaid Marble Top High Chest
Antique French Louis VXI Mahogany and Burl Inlaid Marble Top High Chest

Antique French Louis VXI Mahogany and Burl Inlaid Marble Top High Chest

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Louis XVI style high chest features case with shaped marble top above bookmatched

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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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French Gilt Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French gilt commode you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every French gilt commode was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French gilt commode, we have 446 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French gilt commode — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French gilt commode bearing Louis XV, Louis XVI or Empire hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French gilt commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but François Linke, Maison Jansen and Paul Sormani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Gilt Commode?

Prices for a French gilt commode can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,017 and can go as high as $626,539, while the average can fetch as much as $10,269.

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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