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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

French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Painted Chest of Drawers Commode, 19th Century
French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Painted Chest of Drawers Commode, 19th Century

French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Painted Chest of Drawers Commode, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The very attractive original painted surface of this commode is lively, the active scene of an

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Commode or Sauteuse, Stamped "J.Saddon/JME"
French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Commode or Sauteuse, Stamped "J.Saddon/JME"

French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Commode or Sauteuse, Stamped "J.Saddon/JME"

Located in Berlin, DE

French mid-18th century Louis XV commode or sauteuse, Stamped "J.Saddon /JME" This excellent

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Bleached Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1920s
French Louis XV Style Bleached Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1920s

French Louis XV Style Bleached Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, Circa 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

. This stunning French Louis XV marquetry commode would make a welcomed addition to any bedroom, living

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode By Maison Forest
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode By Maison Forest

French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode By Maison Forest

By Maison Forest

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 33 3/4 in W: 57 1/4 in D: 21 in An extraordinary French Louis XVI style bronze

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th/19th Century Country French Louis XVI Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
18th/19th Century Country French Louis XVI Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode

18th/19th Century Country French Louis XVI Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode

Located in Forney, TX

handsome antique, circa 1800, country French marble-topped ormolu mounted oak chest of drawers commode with

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Jansen Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode
Jansen Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode

Jansen Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode

Located in New York, NY

Walnut with distressed gilt.

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A fine pair of late 19th c French Louis XVI mahogany and satinwood commodes
A fine pair of late 19th c French Louis XVI mahogany and satinwood commodes

A fine pair of late 19th c French Louis XVI mahogany and satinwood commodes

By Andre Leleu

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI designed marble top commodes or nightstands

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode

Located in Forney, TX

A striking French Empire style mahogany chest of drawers commode with warm rich patina. circa 1820

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

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

20th Century French Veneer and Gilted Brass Chests of Drawer, 1960s
20th Century French Veneer and Gilted Brass Chests of Drawer, 1960s

20th Century French Veneer and Gilted Brass Chests of Drawer, 1960s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful and rare 20th century French veneer and gilded brass chest of drawer from the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Large Louis XV Style Commode à Tombeau or Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Large Louis XV Style Commode à Tombeau or Chest of Drawers

French 19th Century Large Louis XV Style Commode à Tombeau or Chest of Drawers

Located in Berlin, DE

! PLEASE NOTE: the French polish has recently been refreshed - the 2nd photo and following will

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Doré Bronze Commode
Early 19th Century Doré Bronze Commode

Early 19th Century Doré Bronze Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early French 19th century doré bronze commode. Rosewood panels with a sunburst inlay and Siena

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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of commodes in the Louis XV style, marquetry and gilt bronze, 19th century
Pair of commodes in the Louis XV style, marquetry and gilt bronze, 19th century

Pair of commodes in the Louis XV style, marquetry and gilt bronze, 19th century

Located in NICE, FR

A delightful pair of Gustavian commodes in the Louis XV style, based on the commode by Swedish

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

Materials

Marble

Fine Pair of Late 19th C French Louis XV Commodes Stamped by the Paris Maker
Fine Pair of Late 19th C French Louis XV Commodes Stamped by the Paris Maker

Fine Pair of Late 19th C French Louis XV Commodes Stamped by the Paris Maker

By Chardon & Dujardin

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XV kingwood and satinwood gilt bronze mounted

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century French Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Gilt Bronze
20th Century French Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Gilt Bronze

20th Century French Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Gilt Bronze

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Stylish French chest of drawers of the first half of the 20th century. Moved and curved furniture

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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commode Chest of Drawers w/ Gray Marble Top
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commode Chest of Drawers w/ Gray Marble Top

19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commode Chest of Drawers w/ Gray Marble Top

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This rather small and restrained commode is designed with some of the most pleasing lines - the

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

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Front Commode
Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Front Commode

Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Hixson, TN

This is a spectacular French walnut commode with three drawers and a serpentine front. This commode

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

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century signed "Lapie" Regence commode
18th Century signed "Lapie" Regence commode

18th Century signed "Lapie" Regence commode

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century, first quality signed "Lapie" regence commode. Mahogany with bronze dore hardware and

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century, Decoupage, Crème Painted Commode
19th Century, Decoupage, Crème Painted Commode

19th Century, Decoupage, Crème Painted Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Decoupage and-painted, three drawer, polychrome, and parcel silver gilt commode above a wave-form

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Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood & Marble Parcel Gilt Lingerie Chests c1900
Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood & Marble Parcel Gilt Lingerie Chests c1900

Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood & Marble Parcel Gilt Lingerie Chests c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of French Louis XVI lingerie chests offers beveled marble top over mahogany base

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Mahogany Chest with Gilt Bronze Mounts
French Empire Mahogany Chest with Gilt Bronze Mounts

French Empire Mahogany Chest with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

a French Empire mahogany chest with gilt bronze mounts, four drawers, crotch mahogany book matched

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Walnut and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers
French Walnut and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers

French Walnut and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers, the top above five conforming drawers with gilt foliate

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Painted & Parcel Gilt Bombe Chests
Pair of French Painted & Parcel Gilt Bombe Chests

Pair of French Painted & Parcel Gilt Bombe Chests

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of finely made painted & parcel gilt bombe chests. They are painted in a soft faded green

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Walnut and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers
French Walnut and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers

French Walnut and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut and gilt metal chest of drawers, the top above two drawers with gilt foliate cast handles

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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Period Louis XV Burled Elm Commode
Period Louis XV Burled Elm Commode

Period Louis XV Burled Elm Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

A Louis XV period burled elm ormolu-mounted commode with the letter "R" stamped on the hardware

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

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Commode
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Commode

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Commode

Located in Nashville, TN

The top of gray marble with gold and rust colored veining . There is crazing to the lacquer throughout (see side photo) and some blistering as well (primarily to the sides due to hea...

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

Materials

Marble

Late 19thC French Satinwood Gilt Metal Mounted Semanier
Late 19thC French Satinwood Gilt Metal Mounted Semanier

Late 19thC French Satinwood Gilt Metal Mounted Semanier

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC French Satinwood Gilt Metal Mounted Semanier, a Louis XVI Style canted corner tall chest

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Commode in Transitional Style
Late 19th Century Commode in Transitional Style

Late 19th Century Commode in Transitional Style

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century commode in Louis XV-Louis XVI style with 5 drawers, crafted of rosewood veneer

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Saint Anne Marble Top Commode
Louis XVI Saint Anne Marble Top Commode

Louis XVI Saint Anne Marble Top Commode

Located in Austin, TX

Superb Antique Louis XVI style commode in solid mahogany, ebonized with a lustrous French polish

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

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Marble Topped Ebonised Commode
Early 20th Century Marble Topped Ebonised Commode

Early 20th Century Marble Topped Ebonised Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Great quality early 20th Century French ebonised commode. With original marble and gilded mounts

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

Materials

Marble

Lacquered Wooden Commode In The Chinese Style
Lacquered Wooden Commode In The Chinese Style

Lacquered Wooden Commode In The Chinese Style

Located in BARSAC, FR

Very beautiful Louis XV style commode in lacquered wood richly decorated with fine gold of lake

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Bois de Violette with Marble Commode
20th Century Bois de Violette with Marble Commode

20th Century Bois de Violette with Marble Commode

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French commode of the 20th century. Furniture made by bois de Violette. Dresser richly decorated

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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Carrara Marble Topped Louis XVI Style Commode
Carrara Marble Topped Louis XVI Style Commode

Carrara Marble Topped Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Austin, TX

Mahogany antique chest of drawers from France with an elegant hand applied lustrous French polish

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis XV Walnut Commode by Bellanger, circa 1870
Louis XV Walnut Commode by Bellanger, circa 1870

Louis XV Walnut Commode by Bellanger, circa 1870

By Bellanger

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis XV style walnut tomb shaped commode opening with four drawers on three levels. Chantourné

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes
Pair of Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes

Pair of Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant pair of serpentine shaped, black lacquered, marble top, 2 drawer commodes from famed

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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Sauteuse Commode In Rosewood Marquetry
Louis XV Sauteuse Commode In Rosewood Marquetry

Louis XV Sauteuse Commode In Rosewood Marquetry

Located in BARSAC, FR

Lovely little Louis XV commode scurved on all sides in rosewood marquetry in curling in scrolled

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Antique 1840s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Transitional Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Transitional Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode, 19th Century

Transitional Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century transitional style marquetry commode with three drawers. The set is topped with a

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine 19th C French Cabinet by G. Durand, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze, Marbletop
Fine 19th C French Cabinet by G. Durand, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze, Marbletop

Fine 19th C French Cabinet by G. Durand, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze, Marbletop

By Durand

Located in Dallas, TX

Durand was born in Paris on 30th July 1839 and began work in 1870 at 12 rue de La Cerisaie. He later moved to the more fashionable rue St. Antoine where most of the prestigious cabin...

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Marble top & Bronze Ormolu two drawers Commode
Louis XV Style Marble top & Bronze Ormolu two drawers Commode

Louis XV Style Marble top & Bronze Ormolu two drawers Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful Craftsmanship on this Tulipwood & Bronze Mounts Bombe Commode from France

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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 18th Century Regence commode or Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Regence commode or Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century Regence commode or Chest of Drawers

By Guillaume Schwingkens

Located in Berlin, DE

bronze mounts. Commodes, as chests-of-drawers are known in France, were first made in the early years of

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Commodes
Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Commodes

Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Commodes

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Louis XV style ormolu-mounted commodes, the molded Italian grey marble top resting on

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Drawer Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s
Louis XV Style Drawer Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s

Louis XV Style Drawer Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis XV style drawer commode opening by two front drawers on two levels without crossbar and

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Marble-Top and Bronze Demilune Commode Chest
Louis XVI Marble-Top and Bronze Demilune Commode Chest

Louis XVI Marble-Top and Bronze Demilune Commode Chest

Located in West Hartford, CT

Exquisite French Louis XVI demilune commode with original marble top features beautiful bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers, Stamped 'Mondon'
Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers, Stamped 'Mondon'

Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers, Stamped 'Mondon'

Located in Berlin, DE

A fine Louis XV commode or chest of drawers stamped 'Mondon' (Francois Mondon, 1694- 1770). This

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Antique 1740s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Style Gilt Carved Marble-Top High Chest
French Style Gilt Carved Marble-Top High Chest

French Style Gilt Carved Marble-Top High Chest

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Gilt painted carved frame. Marble top.

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small Louis XV Style Yellow Lacquered Commode, circa 1950
Small Louis XV Style Yellow Lacquered Commode, circa 1950

Small Louis XV Style Yellow Lacquered Commode, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small Louis XV style Chinese style yellow lacquered commode with a Chinese decor opening with two

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sauteuse commode with Chinese decor, Louis XV style, circa 1950
Sauteuse commode with Chinese decor, Louis XV style, circa 1950

Sauteuse commode with Chinese decor, Louis XV style, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis XV style sauteuse commode in red background lacquered wood and gold highlights with Chinese

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Period Fruitwood and Walnut Marquetry Commode, 18th Century
Louis XVI Period Fruitwood and Walnut Marquetry Commode, 18th Century

Louis XVI Period Fruitwood and Walnut Marquetry Commode, 18th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This French commode from the late 18th century is a distinguished example of the Louis XVI style

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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV-Louis XVI Style Commode by Mercier Frères
Louis XV-Louis XVI Style Commode by Mercier Frères

Louis XV-Louis XVI Style Commode by Mercier Frères

By Mercier Freres

Located in Paris, FR

This Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition style commode, crafted of intricate parquetry veneer, displays

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Transitional Marquetry Break-Front Commode or Chest of Drawers
18th Century Transitional Marquetry Break-Front Commode or Chest of Drawers

18th Century Transitional Marquetry Break-Front Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Berlin, DE

A transitional break-front commode raised on cabriole legs with gilt bronze sabots. The case of oak

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Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen

Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Commode Stamped Jansen Paris
Ebonized Commode Stamped Jansen Paris

Ebonized Commode Stamped Jansen Paris

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine ebonized and parcel-gilt French Directoire style commode, the white with gray veined marble

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Vintage 1940s Argentine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Bombé Shaped Commode or Sauteuse
18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Bombé Shaped Commode or Sauteuse

18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Bombé Shaped Commode or Sauteuse

By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)

Located in Berlin, DE

Roussel (1723-1782): A Louis XV gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode with bombé front and sides and

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

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers
18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers

18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Berlin, DE

, but the shape of the commode and the style of the marquetry lead to a cabinetmaker of East France

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

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Early 18th Century Louis XIV Régence Marquetry Commode Attr. Etienne Doirat
Early 18th Century Louis XIV Régence Marquetry Commode Attr. Etienne Doirat

Early 18th Century Louis XIV Régence Marquetry Commode Attr. Etienne Doirat

By Etienne Doirat

Located in Berlin, DE

Important early 18th century Louis XIV Régence marquetry commode attr. Etienne Doirat (1675-1732

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV 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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