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Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris
Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris

Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris Very well made chest of drawers with thread inlays. Curved shape made of solid HLZ oak. 2Lockable drawer fronts w...

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period

Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional Louis XV chest of drawers called "commode sauteuse" in rosewood veneer, violet wood and

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

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Royal dresser after J. H. Riesener, Paris from 1880, gilded bronze, Napoleon III
Royal dresser after J. H. Riesener, Paris from 1880, gilded bronze, Napoleon III

Royal dresser after J. H. Riesener, Paris from 1880, gilded bronze, Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

flowers and a pair of birds on a flower basket. Fire-gilt and extremely finely chased bronze fittings. In

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut & Brass Chest of Drawers
Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut & Brass Chest of Drawers

Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut & Brass Chest of Drawers

By Century Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 20th Century Century Furniture Italian Tuscan Walnut and Brass Chest of Drawers by Century Furniture. Measures 36" in width, 19" in depth and 45.25" in height. Matching wall ha...

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Commode
Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Commode

Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Commode

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

Rare Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Commode with two drawers, ornate gilt detailing and marble top.

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Early 20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany And Lacquer Commode à Vantaux
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany And Lacquer Commode à Vantaux

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany And Lacquer Commode à Vantaux

By Hubert-Joseph Heubès

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany And Lacquer Commode à Vantaux After The Model

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Modern Neoclassical Mirror Commode / Chest of Drawers, Serge Roche
French Modern Neoclassical Mirror Commode / Chest of Drawers, Serge Roche

French Modern Neoclassical Mirror Commode / Chest of Drawers, Serge Roche

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French Mid-Century patinated mirrored cabinet, commode, chest of drawers, console or

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Military Armor Commode Attr. Mâison Millet
French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Military Armor Commode Attr. Mâison Millet

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Military Armor Commode Attr. Mâison Millet

By Maison Millet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style burr-walnut and mahogany marquetry and ormolu

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Consulat Commode and Secretary in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer
Consulat Commode and Secretary in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer

Consulat Commode and Secretary in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer

Located in Paris, FR

gilt bronze. It opens with 3 drawers in the waist, resting on lion's paw feet painted in imitation of

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Antique 1790s French Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Empire Commode, Nightstand or Sewing Table
19th Century Empire Commode, Nightstand or Sewing Table

19th Century Empire Commode, Nightstand or Sewing Table

Located in Berlin, DE

French Empire. Solid mahogany wood. Gilded and chiselled fittings. Two-wise frame base with

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

In the manner of Maison Jansen, Ebonized, Mirrored, and Parcel-gilt Console
In the manner of Maison Jansen, Ebonized, Mirrored, and Parcel-gilt Console

In the manner of Maison Jansen, Ebonized, Mirrored, and Parcel-gilt Console

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

This capacious art deco cabinet has two doors, edged with mirrored panels and gilt trim, that open

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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Painted and Parcel Gilt Commode
French Painted and Parcel Gilt Commode

French Painted and Parcel Gilt Commode

Located in Baltimore, MD

A french painted and parcel gilt commode featuring two upper drawers and two full width middle and

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Impero France Gilt Bronze Commode
19th Century Impero France Gilt Bronze Commode

19th Century Impero France Gilt Bronze Commode

Located in Tricase, Italia

19th century, French mahogany commode On the top, it has a veined gray marble. Cabinet with

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Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis Antique Inlay and Gilt Bombe Commode Chest
French Louis Antique Inlay and Gilt Bombe Commode Chest

French Louis Antique Inlay and Gilt Bombe Commode Chest

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a beautiful reproduction piece of a French Louis style antique commode or chest of drawers

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Mahogany Commode
French Mahogany Commode

French Mahogany Commode

Unavailable|$2,700

French Mahogany Commode

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

French mahogany commode. Standing on turned legs with brass toes and brass mounts. The three

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Hall Commode
French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Hall Commode

French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Hall Commode

Located in London, GB

19th century French Louis Philippe burr walnut and gilt metal mounted of rare smaller proportions

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French Antique Commode with Gilt Bronze Ormolu, circa 1860
French Antique Commode with Gilt Bronze Ormolu, circa 1860

French Antique Commode with Gilt Bronze Ormolu, circa 1860

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

French antique commode with gilt bronze ormolu, circa 1860 This Louis XV style commode was

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Figured Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Figured Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Figured Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Commode

Located in London, GB

19th century French Louis Philippe figured walnut and gilt metal mounted commode with grey white

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquette Kingwood Commode with Marble Top, circa 177
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquette Kingwood Commode with Marble Top, circa 177

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquette Kingwood Commode with Marble Top, circa 177

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Transitional Louis XV–XVI three drawers commode elegantly decorated with gilt bronze round handles

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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze mounted parquetry marble top triple

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Commode
French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Commode

French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Commode

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful 18th century commode has two drawers sans traverse and slender cabriole legs. It is

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

Materials

Lacquer

French Empire Walnut Gilt-Bronze Mounted Four-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
French Empire Walnut Gilt-Bronze Mounted Four-Drawer Commode with Marble Top

French Empire Walnut Gilt-Bronze Mounted Four-Drawer Commode with Marble Top

Located in Ljubljana, SI

It was made in France in the beginning of 19th century. It has a Classic shape with three visible

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Antique 1830s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Circa 1880 A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE
Circa 1880 A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE

Circa 1880 A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR

A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE BY EMMANUEL ZWIENER, PARIS, CIRCA 1880 The

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mazarin Commode
19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mazarin Commode

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mazarin Commode

Located in Toorak, VIC

A Late Louis XIV Style Kingwood and Fruitwood Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Commode, presenting

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

Materials

Metal

A LOUIS XVI COMMODE. FRENCH, C.1780
A LOUIS XVI COMMODE. FRENCH, C.1780

A LOUIS XVI COMMODE. FRENCH, C.1780

Located in New York, NY

SQUARE TAPERED LEGS, MOUNTED WITH GILT-BRONZE RING HANDLES, ESCUTCHEONS, CHUTES, SABOTS AND APRON PLATE.

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

Materials

Bronze

Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This exquisite French commode, dating from the Napoleon III period in the 19th century, is a

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Serpentine Commode
18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Serpentine Commode

18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Serpentine Commode

Located in Asheville, NC

18th century Louis XV French Provincial serpentine commode from Toulouse region, Circassians walnut

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century, Styl Louis XVI Commode
French 19th Century, Styl Louis XVI Commode

French 19th Century, Styl Louis XVI Commode

Located in Warsaw, PL

This elegant chest of drawers is a fine example of the enduring appeal of the Louis XVI style, even in the 19th century. It showcases a harmonious blend of classicism and refined cra...

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Commode by Nicolas Petit
French Louis XVI Commode by Nicolas Petit

French Louis XVI Commode by Nicolas Petit

By Nicolas Petit

Located in Hilversum, NL

Veneered with tulipwood and mahogany. The grey marble top above three quarter veneered drawers, canted corners with ormolu mounts on tapered legs with ormolu shoes. Stamped N.PETIT...

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A French 1940s Transitional Style Red & Black Chinoiserie Commode
A French 1940s Transitional Style Red & Black Chinoiserie Commode

A French 1940s Transitional Style Red & Black Chinoiserie Commode

Located in Armadale, Victoria

A French 1940s transitional style Chinoiserie lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront commode

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Vintage 1940s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo
French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo

French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo

Located in Warsaw, PL

This elegant Louis XV-style commode is an exceptional example of 18th-century-inspired

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Regence Gilt Bronze Mounted Walnut, Burr Walnut and Fruitwood Commode
Regence Gilt Bronze Mounted Walnut, Burr Walnut and Fruitwood Commode

Regence Gilt Bronze Mounted Walnut, Burr Walnut and Fruitwood Commode

Located in Bergen, NL

A Regence gilt bronze-mounted walnut, burr walnut and fruitwood parquetry commode, France, first

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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo
French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo

French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo

Located in Warsaw, PL

A Louis XV Style commode with a molded marble top above three long drawers, raised on cabriole legs

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

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This elegant commode is a fine example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, executed in the style

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

Materials

Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This commode is an exceptional example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, presenting a refined

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

Materials

Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This elegant commode is a fine example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, executed in the style

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This image showcases a magnificent Boulle commode from the Napoleon III period, dating to the mid

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

Materials

Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This extraordinary French commode, crafted in the Boulle style during the 19th century Napoleon III

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

French antique Boulle cabinet. Boulle one of France’s leading cabinetmakers, whose fashion of

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

Materials

Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

period in France. The chest showcases a harmonious blend of classical influences, intricate craftsmanship

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Important Empire Period Mahogany Gilt Bronze Mounted 'Commode A Vantaux'
Large Important Empire Period Mahogany Gilt Bronze Mounted 'Commode A Vantaux'

Large Important Empire Period Mahogany Gilt Bronze Mounted 'Commode A Vantaux'

By Jacob Frères

Located in London, GB

side. Black fossil marble top. With fine quality gilt bronze mounts with good original gilding. On the

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode

By Maison Millet

Located in Rome, IT

Late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted lacquer commode. Signed Millet. Mison Millet

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode Attributed to "Foullet", circa 1760
French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode Attributed to "Foullet", circa 1760

French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode Attributed to "Foullet", circa 1760

By Pierre-Antoine Foullet

Located in Paris, FR

A moulded white marble top above three drawers (two "sans traverse") inlaid with "heart lozenge" interlaced marquetry: Tulipwood, amaranth, boxwood and stained sycamore. The sides co...

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Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XIV Walnut Commode
Louis XIV Walnut Commode

Louis XIV Walnut Commode

Unavailable|$9,500

Louis XIV Walnut Commode

Located in Asheville, NC

Louis XIV Provincial walnut commode, gilt bronze hardware, early 18th century.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Commode with Gilt Bronze Mounts and Handles
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Commode with Gilt Bronze Mounts and Handles

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Commode with Gilt Bronze Mounts and Handles

By Matthieu Criaerd

Located in London, GB

With two short drawers over two long drawers. Fine quality gilt bronze mounts and shaped Breche

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

Materials

Breccia Marble, Ormolu

Stamped by Jean Caumont French Louis XVI Period Commode, circa 1775-1780
Stamped by Jean Caumont French Louis XVI Period Commode, circa 1775-1780

Stamped by Jean Caumont French Louis XVI Period Commode, circa 1775-1780

By Jean Caumont

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Stamped by Jean Caumont French Louis XVI period commode, circa 1775-1780. A beautiful and

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rococo Commode with Marble Top
Rococo Commode with Marble Top

Rococo Commode with Marble Top

Located in Senden, NRW

Rare, petite French commode from the late Rococo period. Original piece build, circa 1800, comes

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

Materials

Brass

A Louis XVI  Mahogany Commode. Late 18th C.
A Louis XVI  Mahogany Commode. Late 18th C.

A Louis XVI Mahogany Commode. Late 18th C.

By Pierre Roussel

Located in New York, NY

A French mahogany gilt-bronze mounted Commode. Late 18th Century. Three Frieze Drawers above two

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptional Louis XIV Three-Drawer Lyonnaise Walnut Commode
Exceptional Louis XIV Three-Drawer Lyonnaise Walnut Commode

Exceptional Louis XIV Three-Drawer Lyonnaise Walnut Commode

Located in Asheville, NC

Exceptional Louis XIV serpentine robustly carved three-drawer Lyonnaise walnut commode with cast

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Late Régence / Early Louis XV Period Commode
18th Century Late Régence / Early Louis XV Period Commode

18th Century Late Régence / Early Louis XV Period Commode

Located in Toorak, VIC

18th Century Late Régence / Early Louis XV Period Commode from Nîmes Provence, France. Of

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

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI '1785-1790' Commode Attributed to Jean-Henri Riesener
Louis XVI '1785-1790' Commode Attributed to Jean-Henri Riesener

Louis XVI '1785-1790' Commode Attributed to Jean-Henri Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Stockholm, SE

A solid mahogany commode, with gilt bronze mounts and original marble top, attributed Jean-Henri

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Important Wooden Commode of King Louis XV  by Pierre Migeon 1740
18th Century Important Wooden Commode of King Louis XV  by Pierre Migeon 1740

18th Century Important Wooden Commode of King Louis XV by Pierre Migeon 1740

By Pierre Migeon

Located in Roma, RM

Rare and incredible French commode, city of Paris and signed P.M. ,Pierre Migeon EBENISTE 1701-1758

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Important Louis XV Style Two-Door Commode a Vantaux by Zwiener Jansen Successeur
Important Louis XV Style Two-Door Commode a Vantaux by Zwiener Jansen Successeur

Important Louis XV Style Two-Door Commode a Vantaux by Zwiener Jansen Successeur

By Zwiener Jansen Successeur

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An extremely fine and important bronze-mounted marquetry inlaid two door commode or cabinet, signed

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

Materials

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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