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Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Malachite Commodes
Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Malachite Commodes

Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Malachite Commodes

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Each commode surmounted by a serpentine Malachite top, above two central doors, each centered by an

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Marble-Top Commode
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Marble-Top Commode

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Marble-Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

A perfect choice for a bathroom vanity, this 19th Century French Louis XVI, or Neoclassical Painted

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Louis XVI Style Commodes in Marquetry Wood and Gilt Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Commodes in Marquetry Wood and Gilt Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Commodes in Marquetry Wood and Gilt Bronze

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of Louis XVI style inlaid rosewood and gilded bronze consoles. It opens in front with a leaf decorated with an oval medallion forming a crown of flowers held by a ribbon and fin...

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Commode, 19 Century
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Commode, 19 Century

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Commode, 19 Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Elegant French 19c Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted and colored floral marquetry inlaid kingwood

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Parquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode
Antique French Louis XVI Parquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode

Antique French Louis XVI Parquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Outstanding antique French parquetry inlaid commode with a very thick and fine quality marble top

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late Louis XV Gilt Bronze-Mounted Ebonized Commode, circa 1760
Late Louis XV Gilt Bronze-Mounted Ebonized Commode, circa 1760

Late Louis XV Gilt Bronze-Mounted Ebonized Commode, circa 1760

Located in Berlin, DE

A late Louie XV gilt bronze-mounted ebonized commode with a moulded royal rouge marble top with

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Period Louis XV Marquetry Commode Stamped J Dubois
French Period Louis XV Marquetry Commode Stamped J Dubois

French Period Louis XV Marquetry Commode Stamped J Dubois

By Jacques Dubois

Located in Dallas, TX

French period Louis XV marquetry commode stamped J Dubois (1693-1763) with ormolu mounts and marble

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Demi-Lune Commode
Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Demi-Lune Commode

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Demi-Lune Commode

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The molded demi-lune veined white marble top with projecting angles above one paneled frieze drawer and two further long paneled drawers, flanked by simulated drawers and doors to th...

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

Materials

Marble

Elegant French Giltwood and Eglomised Mirror Commode
Elegant French Giltwood and Eglomised Mirror Commode

Elegant French Giltwood and Eglomised Mirror Commode

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Elegant French gilt wood commode, 3 drawers, top and sides in eglomised mirror, floral decoration

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Glass

Early 18th Century Gilt-Bronze and Kingwood Parquetry Commode or Chest of Drawer
Early 18th Century Gilt-Bronze and Kingwood Parquetry Commode or Chest of Drawer

Early 18th Century Gilt-Bronze and Kingwood Parquetry Commode or Chest of Drawer

Located in Berlin, DE

convex and concave curved front and sides. Commodes, as chests-of-drawers are known in France, were

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Important Abundantly Decorated Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Commode
Important Abundantly Decorated Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Commode

Important Abundantly Decorated Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Commode

By Antoine Robert Gaudreau

Located in Montreal, QC

chased gilt bronze mounts showing both neoclassical , and Rococo attributes. The design of this "commode

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Serpentine French Commode
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Serpentine French Commode

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Serpentine French Commode

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very pleasant Louis XV/XVI transitional style French commode, the pink variegated

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Commodes
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Commodes

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Commodes

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of late 19th century French Louis XV marquetry and gilt bronze commodes. Breche d Alep marble

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

Materials

Marble, Gilt Metal

French 18th Century Transition Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Sauteuse
French 18th Century Transition Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Sauteuse

French 18th Century Transition Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Sauteuse

Located in Berlin, DE

French 18th century Louis XV transition marquetry commode entre deux or sauteuse in the manner of

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

A fine 19th century French marquetry commode by Francois Linke
A fine 19th century French marquetry commode by Francois Linke

A fine 19th century French marquetry commode by Francois Linke

By François Linke

Located in Dallas, TX

A French gilt -bronze mounted kingwood commode ,circa 1890,by Francois Linke , Paris Index no 245

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

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble-Top Commode
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble-Top Commode

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble-Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI mahogany marble-top commode is an amazing example of the finest of

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century, French Louis XV Nightstand Commodes
Pair of Late 19th Century, French Louis XV Nightstand Commodes

Pair of Late 19th Century, French Louis XV Nightstand Commodes

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of beautiful French Louis XV mahogany with inlaid woods. Beautiful gilt bronze mounts. Italian

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

Materials

Mahogany

French 18th Century Transition/Louis XVI Love Symbols Marquetry Commode
French 18th Century Transition/Louis XVI Love Symbols Marquetry Commode

French 18th Century Transition/Louis XVI Love Symbols Marquetry Commode

By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782), Nicolas Petit

Located in Berlin, DE

French 18th century Transition/Louis XVI love symbols marquetry gilt bronze mounted commode An

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

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Painted Chinoiserie Bow-Fronted Three-Drawer Commode
French 19th Century Painted Chinoiserie Bow-Fronted Three-Drawer Commode

French 19th Century Painted Chinoiserie Bow-Fronted Three-Drawer Commode

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 19th century painted chinoiserie bow-fronted three-drawer commode.

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

Materials

Metal

1940s John Stuart Large 4 Drawer Commodes with Gilt Brass Handles
1940s John Stuart Large 4 Drawer Commodes with Gilt Brass Handles

1940s John Stuart Large 4 Drawer Commodes with Gilt Brass Handles

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in New York, NY

Amazing pair of large 1940s John Stuart Inc. 4 Drawer mahogany commodes with gilt brass handles

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Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Louis XV Commode/Sauteuse, Stamped "J.Birckle"
French 18th Century Louis XV Commode/Sauteuse, Stamped "J.Birckle"

French 18th Century Louis XV Commode/Sauteuse, Stamped "J.Birckle"

Located in Berlin, DE

An important Louis XV gilt bronze-mounted rosewood marquetry commode, so-called sauteuse, stamped

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Commode With Projecting Sides, In Rosewood Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Louis XVI Commode With Projecting Sides, In Rosewood Marquetry And Gilt Bronze

Louis XVI Commode With Projecting Sides, In Rosewood Marquetry And Gilt Bronze

Located in BARSAC, FR

A beautiful rectangular commode with projecting sides, inlaid in rosewood with a butterfly wing

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

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI style walnut and gilt metal mounted two drawer commode
Louis XVI style walnut and gilt metal mounted two drawer commode

Louis XVI style walnut and gilt metal mounted two drawer commode

Located in Cheshire, GB

Louis XVI style walnut and gilt metal mounted French chest of drawers, the large well-grained

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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid and Bronze-Mounted Commode
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid and Bronze-Mounted Commode

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid and Bronze-Mounted Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Superb circa 1930s French transitional style commode with a shaped marble-top. The frieze

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Kingwood and Tulipwood Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode Stamped Hedouin
Louis XV Kingwood and Tulipwood Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode Stamped Hedouin

Louis XV Kingwood and Tulipwood Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode Stamped Hedouin

By Jean Baptiste Hedouin

Located in Kittery Point, ME

stamped. During the 18th century, this type of model with doors was known as 'Commode A Vantaux'. It is a

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

Materials

Kingwood

Jean Demoulin French Louis XV 'Commode A Tombeau' Chest of Drawers
Jean Demoulin French Louis XV 'Commode A Tombeau' Chest of Drawers

Jean Demoulin French Louis XV 'Commode A Tombeau' Chest of Drawers

By Jean Demoulin

Located in Astoria, NY

French cabinetmaker Jean Demoulin during the 1770s. The commode is made with veneered kingwood with gilt

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small 18th Century French Louis XV Parquetry Writing Commode or Sauteuse
Small 18th Century French Louis XV Parquetry Writing Commode or Sauteuse

Small 18th Century French Louis XV Parquetry Writing Commode or Sauteuse

Located in Berlin, DE

Small 18th century French Louis XV Parquetry writing commode/chest of drawers, a so-called

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Regence Style Kingwood Commode
Regence Style Kingwood Commode

Regence Style Kingwood Commode

By Charles Cressent

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A Regence style gilt bronze mounted kingwood and trellised parquetry commode in the manner of

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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Maison Jansen Ormolu Bronze Marble Top Commode Chest Console
Wonderful French Maison Jansen Ormolu Bronze Marble Top Commode Chest Console

Wonderful French Maison Jansen Ormolu Bronze Marble Top Commode Chest Console

By Maison Jansen

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Maison Jansen stamped gilt ormolu bronze marble top commode chest in the

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Commode, Stamped "Ellaume/Jme"
French 18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Commode, Stamped "Ellaume/Jme"

French 18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Commode, Stamped "Ellaume/Jme"

By Jean-Charles Ellaume

Located in Berlin, DE

French 18th century small Louis XV marquetry commode, stamped "ELLAUME/JME". A small rectangular

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Neoclassical Bronze and Marble Parquetry Inlaid Commode, circa 1880
French Neoclassical Bronze and Marble Parquetry Inlaid Commode, circa 1880

French Neoclassical Bronze and Marble Parquetry Inlaid Commode, circa 1880

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Of a most fine quality, this commode was crafted during the last quarter of the 19th century during

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Style Chest or Commode with Red Tooled Faux Leather Surface
French Style Chest or Commode with Red Tooled Faux Leather Surface

French Style Chest or Commode with Red Tooled Faux Leather Surface

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful French style three drawer chest serpentine front and red tooled faux leather surface

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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Ormolu Gilt Chest with Inlay
20th Century French Ormolu Gilt Chest with Inlay

20th Century French Ormolu Gilt Chest with Inlay

Located in London, GB

20th century French detailed two-draw ormolu gilt bombe chest with inlay and marble top.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century, French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Commodes
Pair of 19th Century, French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Commodes

Pair of 19th Century, French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Commodes

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century, French Louis XV style Marquetry inlaid Bombay shape marble top two-drawer

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small Louis XV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Commode, 19th Century
Small Louis XV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Commode, 19th Century

Small Louis XV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Commode, 19th Century

By François Linke

Located in Beaune, FR

quality French work. Very good condition.

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th French Louis XVI Commodes
Fine Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th French Louis XVI Commodes

Fine Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th French Louis XVI Commodes

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine pair of late 19th-early 20th century French Louis XVI kingwood and gilt bronze commodes

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

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

Antique French Regence Style Commode with Bronze Dore Hardware, Circa 1875
Antique French Regence Style Commode with Bronze Dore Hardware, Circa 1875

Antique French Regence Style Commode with Bronze Dore Hardware, Circa 1875

Located in Dallas, TX

A stunning commode with bronze dore hardware, this French chest of drawers dates to circa 1875 and

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Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

A fine pair of French 19th century nightstand commodes signed F. Linke
A fine pair of French 19th century nightstand commodes signed F. Linke

A fine pair of French 19th century nightstand commodes signed F. Linke

By François Linke

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany nightstand commodes signed Francois

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

Materials

Bronze

Ebony Hollywood Regency Commode or Sideboard Stamped Maison Jansen, Made France
Ebony Hollywood Regency Commode or Sideboard Stamped Maison Jansen, Made France

Ebony Hollywood Regency Commode or Sideboard Stamped Maison Jansen, Made France

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Hollywood Regency Palatial commode in the Louis XVI Manner by Maison Jansen. This one of a kind

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exquisite Antique French Louis XIV Style Commode, Paris, 19th Century
Exquisite Antique French Louis XIV Style Commode, Paris, 19th Century

Exquisite Antique French Louis XIV Style Commode, Paris, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This rich, French commode, or chest of drawers, is a late 19th century production from a high

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

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Petite Parquetry Commode with Hidden Compartment
19th Century French Louis XV Petite Parquetry Commode with Hidden Compartment

19th Century French Louis XV Petite Parquetry Commode with Hidden Compartment

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Richly mounted with leaf-work gilt bronzes and edged with gilt bronze this piece is a gem. The

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

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of French Louis XV Large Marquetry Inlayed Marble Top Commodes
Fine Pair of French Louis XV Large Marquetry Inlayed Marble Top Commodes

Fine Pair of French Louis XV Large Marquetry Inlayed Marble Top Commodes

Located in Dallas, TX

A good pair of 20th century French Louis XV mahogany and marquetry inlayed marble top commodes

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century French First Period Empire Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode
Early 19th Century French First Period Empire Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode

Early 19th Century French First Period Empire Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Of refined Empire style and with beautifully figured veneers this commode stands out as a fine

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

Materials

Bronze

Large French 18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers
Large French 18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers

Large French 18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Berlin, DE

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers à la Grècque

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rococo style ormolu mounted kingwood, rosewood French commode with marble top
Rococo style ormolu mounted kingwood, rosewood French commode with marble top

Rococo style ormolu mounted kingwood, rosewood French commode with marble top

By Charles Cressent

Located in London, GB

drawers with ormolu mounts and scrolled sabots. After models by Charles Cressent (French, 1685-1768

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Inlaid Kingwood, Marble & Ormolu Bombe Commode, 20th Century
French Louis XV Inlaid Kingwood, Marble & Ormolu Bombe Commode, 20th Century

French Louis XV Inlaid Kingwood, Marble & Ormolu Bombe Commode, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage French Louis XVI style commode features shaped and beveled marble top surmounting

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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Regency Commode
18th Century Regency Commode

18th Century Regency Commode

Located in Paris, FR

Early 18th century commode with veneered wood and a red marble top. The sides of the dresser curve

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Unique Library Themed Mid-19th Century French Rosewood Marble Top Petite Commode
Unique Library Themed Mid-19th Century French Rosewood Marble Top Petite Commode

Unique Library Themed Mid-19th Century French Rosewood Marble Top Petite Commode

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This fetching petite commode features a variegated marble top with reticulated brass gallery above

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

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Inlaid Parquetry Ormolu Marble Top Commode Chest, 1780
Antique French Louis XV Inlaid Parquetry Ormolu Marble Top Commode Chest, 1780

Antique French Louis XV Inlaid Parquetry Ormolu Marble Top Commode Chest, 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine period antique French Louis XV/XVI inlaid walnut & marble top & ormolu mounted commode

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

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Sauteuse Commode
Louis XV Sauteuse Commode

Louis XV Sauteuse Commode

Located in BARSAC, FR

Elegant Louis XV style commode in rosewood veneer with butterfly wing marquetry, fretted light wood

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Doré Mahogany Antique Commode Chest of Drawers
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Doré Mahogany Antique Commode Chest of Drawers

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Doré Mahogany Antique Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An exceedingly fine work, this commode is crafted in the Louis XVI taste with utmost attention to

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

Materials

Brass, 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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