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Black Art Deco Sideboard with Chest of Drawers in Black Piano Lacquer
Black Art Deco Sideboard with Chest of Drawers in Black Piano Lacquer

Black Art Deco Sideboard with Chest of Drawers in Black Piano Lacquer

Located in Ulm, DE

Sideboard / Commode with six drawers piano lacquer, black high gloss Original Art Deco, France

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Carved 1930s Bombay Commode Dresser or Cabinet with Bakelite Pulls on High Legs
Carved 1930s Bombay Commode Dresser or Cabinet with Bakelite Pulls on High Legs

Carved 1930s Bombay Commode Dresser or Cabinet with Bakelite Pulls on High Legs

By Memphis Group

Located in Rockaway, NJ

White wash French art deco bakelite pulls carved bombay dresser on high legs. Overall very

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Marble Top Inlaid Commode

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Marble Top Inlaid Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

inlaid commode is astonishing! If you look at the photos provided you will see the quality throughout the

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers 1970s
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers 1970s

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This chest of

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers, 1970s

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This chest of

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

Materials

Brass

Chinese sideboard with gold lacquered panels
Chinese sideboard with gold lacquered panels

Chinese sideboard with gold lacquered panels

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Superb Chinese sideboard with three sliding doors, featuring lacquer panels finely decorated with a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Key Motif Lacquer Chest of Drawers
Key Motif Lacquer Chest of Drawers

Key Motif Lacquer Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Key Motif Lacquer Chest of Drawers Three-Drawer Geometric Chest of Drawers with lacquer finish

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Art Deco Streamlined Black Lacquer and Walnut Chest with Silvered Bakelite Pulls
Art Deco Streamlined Black Lacquer and Walnut Chest with Silvered Bakelite Pulls

Art Deco Streamlined Black Lacquer and Walnut Chest with Silvered Bakelite Pulls

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Art Deco chest was realized in France circa 1930. It features a streamlined form with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers, 1970s

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Chest of Drawers, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This chest of

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

Materials

Brass

Parchment and Lacquered Black Dresser, 1950s
Parchment and Lacquered Black Dresser, 1950s

Parchment and Lacquered Black Dresser, 1950s

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very peculiar dresser 1950s, all covered in parchment, with lacquered parts in black. Very nice

Category

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

Materials

Parchment Paper, Wood

Baker Furniture Italian Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with Floral Motif
Baker Furniture Italian Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with Floral Motif

Baker Furniture Italian Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with Floral Motif

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Italian style black lacquered dresser or chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The chest

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1960s, Maison Jansen White Lacquered Chest
1960s, Maison Jansen White Lacquered Chest

1960s, Maison Jansen White Lacquered Chest

By Maison Jansen, Carlo di Carli

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1969, white lacquer chest of drawers with stainless steel details and mirrored top by Carlo di

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Very Fine and Rare Commode in the Style of Louis XV of the 19th Century
A Very Fine and Rare Commode in the Style of Louis XV of the 19th Century

A Very Fine and Rare Commode in the Style of Louis XV of the 19th Century

By Ernst Keller

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very fine and rare commode in the style of Louis XV of the 19th Century with two drawers, in

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Large Burl Lacquer and Brass Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
Large Burl Lacquer and Brass Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

Large Burl Lacquer and Brass Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey, Romeo Paris

Located in Paris, IDF

With its large size, neutral caramel color and roomy drawers, this chest of drawers is remarkably versatile for contemporary interiors. It’s boxy, Mid-Century Modern sleek and simple...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Chinese style lacquer chest of drawers, circa 1950
Chinese style lacquer chest of drawers, circa 1950

Chinese style lacquer chest of drawers, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis XV style chest of drawers adorned with lake scenes and floral motifs on a black lacquered

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Fabulous Pair of Black Lacquer Louis XIV Chests
Fabulous Pair of Black Lacquer Louis XIV Chests

Fabulous Pair of Black Lacquer Louis XIV Chests

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Stunning Polished Black Lacquer Finished Louis XIV Style Chests, Solid Construction with

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20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Provencal Dresser
Antique French Provencal Dresser

Antique French Provencal Dresser

Located in Buxton, GB

Introducing an exquisite French Provincial Style Chest of Drawers, perfect for any room in your

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Black Lacquered and Brass Chest-of-Drawers
Art Deco Black Lacquered and Brass Chest-of-Drawers

Art Deco Black Lacquered and Brass Chest-of-Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An Art Deco Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with Four-Drawers and Featuring Circular Brass Pulls

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers

Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers

By Lean Claude Mahey

Located in CA, CA

A 1970s sleek geometric chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey finished in a mirrored black lacquer

Category

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

Louis XV Style  Lacquered Chest in the manner of Jansen
Louis XV Style  Lacquered Chest in the manner of Jansen

Louis XV Style Lacquered Chest in the manner of Jansen

Located in Hudson, NY

This black lacquered three drawer commode is bold and stylish. The construction is of solid walnut

Category

Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Pierre Cardin Style Modernist French Chest
Pierre Cardin Style Modernist French Chest

Pierre Cardin Style Modernist French Chest

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Austin, TX

A bold yet elegant modernist French chest of four drawers in fine condition with brass trims. Made

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style, Dressing Table & its Small Armchair Lacquered & Canned, XIXTh
Louis XVI Style, Dressing Table & its Small Armchair Lacquered & Canned, XIXTh

Louis XVI Style, Dressing Table & its Small Armchair Lacquered & Canned, XIXTh

Located in Beaune, FR

Very beautiful lacquered and caned dressing table in Louis XVI style with small torches on either

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

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Veneer and Chrome Nightstands for Dillingham
Pair of Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Veneer and Chrome Nightstands for Dillingham

Pair of Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Veneer and Chrome Nightstands for Dillingham

By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of nightstands designed by Pierre Cardin and manufactured by Dillingham, France. Made of wood

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

Materials

Chrome

20th Century French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
20th Century French Art Deco Chest of Drawers

20th Century French Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Lovely 20th Century chest of drawers from France, circa 1940. With a slightly curved front and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XV style chests of drawers in lacquer and bronze. 1950s.
Pair of Louis XV style chests of drawers in lacquer and bronze. 1950s.

Pair of Louis XV style chests of drawers in lacquer and bronze. 1950s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Louis XV and Asian style “sauteuse” chests of drawers, in lacquer and gilt bronze, with

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

A rare green lacquered 1970s chest of drawers by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
A rare green lacquered 1970s chest of drawers by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen

A rare green lacquered 1970s chest of drawers by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen

By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

A rare, deep forest green gloss lacquered 1970s four drawer chest of drawers by Guy Lefevre for

Category

Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Lingerie Chest Attributed to Grosfeld House
French Provincial Louis XV Lingerie Chest Attributed to Grosfeld House

French Provincial Louis XV Lingerie Chest Attributed to Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style five-drawer lingerie chest Attributed to Grosfeld

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Lingerie Chests Attributed to Grosfeld House, Pair
French Provincial Louis XV Lingerie Chests Attributed to Grosfeld House, Pair

French Provincial Louis XV Lingerie Chests Attributed to Grosfeld House, Pair

By Grosfeld House

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style five-drawer lingerie chests Attributed to

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Low Chest of Drawers in Black with Chrome Accents, 1930s
French Art Deco Low Chest of Drawers in Black with Chrome Accents, 1930s

French Art Deco Low Chest of Drawers in Black with Chrome Accents, 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

A beautifully preserved piece of French Art Deco from the 1930s: This low chest of drawers combines

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Chiffonier with Six Drawers, Walnut, France, circa 1930
Art Deco Chiffonier with Six Drawers, Walnut, France, circa 1930

Art Deco Chiffonier with Six Drawers, Walnut, France, circa 1930

Located in Regensburg, DE

Rare, fully restored Art Deco chiffonier or high chest with six drawer from France, circa 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

French Mid-Century Dresser in Burgundy Red and Gold 1970s by Jean Claude Mahey
French Mid-Century Dresser in Burgundy Red and Gold 1970s by Jean Claude Mahey

French Mid-Century Dresser in Burgundy Red and Gold 1970s by Jean Claude Mahey

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Salzburg, AT

French mid-century chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey from the 1970s. The cubic object

Category

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

Materials

Brass

20th century Louis XV style chest of drawers with marble top, France ca. 1950
20th century Louis XV style chest of drawers with marble top, France ca. 1950

20th century Louis XV style chest of drawers with marble top, France ca. 1950

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / chest of drawers / bronze, marble, wood / Louis XV A Louis XV style convex chest

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Copper

Jean Lefevre Chest of Drawers, Jansen House, 1970
Jean Lefevre Chest of Drawers, Jansen House, 1970

Jean Lefevre Chest of Drawers, Jansen House, 1970

By Maison Jansen

Located in Nice, FR

Chest of drawers with 4 drawers, black lacquered, gilt brass handles, gilt trim band. Dresser from

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

Materials

Lacquer

Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard

Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard

By Michel Pigneres

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Nice sideboard by Michel Pigneres, The finish is original lacquered wood. Deep maroon color. The

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Atelier Martine chest of drawer, 1920s.
Atelier Martine chest of drawer, 1920s.

Atelier Martine chest of drawer, 1920s.

By Atelier Martine

Located in Lisboa, PT

Coral wooden lacquered chest of drawer opening with three drawers on the front. France, 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
Chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s

Chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Bordeaux/red lacquered and brass chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey. Jean Claude Mahey always

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jean Claude Mahey Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1970s
Jean Claude Mahey Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1970s

Jean Claude Mahey Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful black lacquer and brass chest of drawers by Jean Claude Mahey with matching octogonal

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare black and Brass Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
Rare black and Brass Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

Rare black and Brass Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

By Romeo Paris, Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

Crisp black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels luxurious on this chest of drawers

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Sideboard with One Door and 3 Drawers on a Modernist Steel Base
Sideboard with One Door and 3 Drawers on a Modernist Steel Base

Sideboard with One Door and 3 Drawers on a Modernist Steel Base

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

This nice sideboard is made of oak on a modernist lacquered still base. It has a door on its left

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Coffer in Parchment, cream colored, 19th Century
Coffer in Parchment, cream colored, 19th Century

Coffer in Parchment, cream colored, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

latches. Interior in dark brown parchment. It stands on a green-brown lacquered wood base with four square

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Parchment Paper, Wood

Chest of Drawers André Monpoix Model 812 for Meuble TV, 1960s
Chest of Drawers André Monpoix Model 812 for Meuble TV, 1960s

Chest of Drawers André Monpoix Model 812 for Meuble TV, 1960s

By Andre Monpoix, Meubles TV

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rare chest of drawers from the 1960s by the French designer André Monpoix edited at the same time

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

André ARBUS (1903-1969), chest of drawers known as “Pantalonnière”
André ARBUS (1903-1969), chest of drawers known as “Pantalonnière”

André ARBUS (1903-1969), chest of drawers known as “Pantalonnière”

By André Arbus

Located in Paris, FR

French heritage, he works with noble materials such as sycamore and lacquer, adorning his pieces with

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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Maison Jansen Off-White Chest of Drawers Designed by Alain Delon, Cinema Star
Maison Jansen Off-White Chest of Drawers Designed by Alain Delon, Cinema Star

Maison Jansen Off-White Chest of Drawers Designed by Alain Delon, Cinema Star

By Maison Jansen

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding off-white lacquered wood French chest of drawers Hollywood Regency style, plenty of

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Off-White Chest of Drawers Designed by Alain Delon, Cinema Star
Maison Jansen Off-White Chest of Drawers Designed by Alain Delon, Cinema Star

Maison Jansen Off-White Chest of Drawers Designed by Alain Delon, Cinema Star

By Maison Jansen

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding off-white lacquered wood French chest of drawers Hollywood Regency style, plenty of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georges Frydman Efa
Georges Frydman Efa

Georges Frydman Efa

By Georges Frydman

Located in Grenoble, FR

Georges Frydman Efa system wall-mounted bookcase in lacquered laminate, aluminum and rio rosewood

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

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Black with Tapered Form and Metal Accents, 1930s
Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Black with Tapered Form and Metal Accents, 1930s

Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Black with Tapered Form and Metal Accents, 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

Features: • Original piece, France, circa 1930 • High-gloss black lacquer with chrome detailing

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Jean Claude Mahey Burlwood Chest of Drawers
Jean Claude Mahey Burlwood Chest of Drawers

Jean Claude Mahey Burlwood Chest of Drawers

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in London, GB

A Jean Claude Mahey chest of drawers with burl wood lacquered finish. The five drawers start

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

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Nightstands by Eric Maville & Jean-Claude Mahey
Late 20th Century Nightstands by Eric Maville & Jean-Claude Mahey

Late 20th Century Nightstands by Eric Maville & Jean-Claude Mahey

By Eric Maville, Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, FR

A pair of 1980s beige lacquered wood nightstands with one drawer, by Jean-Claude Mahey and Eric

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers by Jean-Claude Mahey, 1970s
Chest of Drawers by Jean-Claude Mahey, 1970s

Chest of Drawers by Jean-Claude Mahey, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in London, GB

sleek design. Made from walnut veneer with brass trim. Fantastic French midcentury style. We also

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Elegant Vintage Dressers with 3 Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey
Elegant Vintage Dressers with 3 Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey

Elegant Vintage Dressers with 3 Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Elegant vintage dressers with 3 drawers signed Jean Claude Mahey in good condition.

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Louis XV French Hollywood Regency Style Bombe Commode Nightstands, Jimeco, Pair
Louis XV French Hollywood Regency Style Bombe Commode Nightstands, Jimeco, Pair

Louis XV French Hollywood Regency Style Bombe Commode Nightstands, Jimeco, Pair

By Jimeco ltda

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Louis XV French Hollywood Regency style bombe commode nightstands by Jimeco. Item features

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Late 20th Century Colombian Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fine Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet Commode, 19th Century
Fine Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet Commode, 19th Century

Fine Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet Commode, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A most powerful one-shelf cabinet of the finest quality, the craftsman of this piece showed attention to every detail from the joinery to selection of veneers and ultimately the fine...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Chinese Lacquer Commode
Chinese Lacquer Commode

Chinese Lacquer Commode

Located in BARSAC, FR

Beautiful Louis XV Commode in Chinese lacquer decorated with an animated lake landscape on the

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

Materials

Lacquer

French Style Commode in Black Lacquer
French Style Commode in Black Lacquer

French Style Commode in Black Lacquer

Located in Norwalk, CT

lacquer with polished and sealed pulls. Quality construction, solid oak drawers, dovetailed.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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French Lacquer Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French lacquer commodes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French lacquer commodes — often made from wood, metal and lacquer — can elevate any home. Find 243 antique and vintage French lacquer commodes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. French lacquer commodes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. French lacquer commodes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. French lacquer commodes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Jean Claude Mahey and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much are French Lacquer Commodes?

Prices for French lacquer commodes start at $915 and top out at $259,761 with the average selling for $5,995.

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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