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Antique Louis XV Commode, Marble Top, Walnut, Italian, 1950s Design
Antique Louis XV Commode, Marble Top, Walnut, Italian, 1950s Design

Antique Louis XV Commode, Marble Top, Walnut, Italian, 1950s Design

Located in Toronto, CA

We are pleased to offer here a French Marble Top Commode in Louis XV style with ormolu mounts. A

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20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Gilt Dore' Bronze Inlaid Bombe French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Gilt Dore' Bronze Inlaid Bombe French Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Gilt Dore' Bronze Inlaid Bombe French Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV–style marble-top commode, dating to the 1920s era, is a superb

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

Materials

Marble

Marble Top Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode
Marble Top Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode

Marble Top Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This graceful Louis XV-style three-drawer commode features a gracefully serpentine shape, adding a

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Petite Louis XV Marble Top Commode
19th Century French Petite Louis XV Marble Top Commode

19th Century French Petite Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Exquisite French Louis XV marble top commode is a true statement piece that will elevate any room

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

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Commode with Marble Top
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Commode with Marble Top

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Commode with Marble Top

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (19th Century) inlaid parquetry 2 drawer commode with bronze trim and shaped

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

Exquisite antique king wood with bronze mounts in Louis XV style. This Commode is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Marble Top
Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Marble Top

Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Marble Top

Located in Cypress, CA

Beautiful and elegant French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted commode with marble top. The bombe

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

Located in Norwood, NJ

A beautiful 19th century Louis XV–style bombe commode, finely crafted with rich walnut and mahogany

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique French Louis XV rose top marble commode or chest of drawers with exquisite top! Elegant

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

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top
18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top

18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top

Located in Houston, US

Classic Louis XV French commode of provincial style with two top drawers over two bottom drawers

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top
18th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top

18th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Louis XV bombe form commode in fruitwood with three (3) drawers, cabriole feet, and red marble top

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode combines elegance, premier craftsmanship and

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Period French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode
Period French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode

Period French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Period French Louis XV walnut commode with a marble top showcases the refined

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Antique 1820s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Mounted Marble Top Commode is made of the highest quality! If you take a look at the photos provided you

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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century
A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century

A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode, French, 19th Century Height: 89.5 cm Width: 123 cm Depth: 64

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

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Requiring the talents of four master artisans, 19th Century French Marquetry Marble Top Bombe

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV style commode is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Transitional Style Commode with Marble Top
French Louis XV Style Transitional Style Commode with Marble Top

French Louis XV Style Transitional Style Commode with Marble Top

By Maison Krieger

Located in Queens, NY

drawer commode with floral inlaid design and a fleur de peche marble top (attributed to MAISON KRIEGER)

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV style commode showcases the finest artistry of 19th-century

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Commode by Jacques Bircklé
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Commode by Jacques Bircklé

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Commode by Jacques Bircklé

Located in London, GB

An important and absolutely stunning antique French Louis XV marble top commode by Jacques Bircklé

Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century French Louis XV walnut commode with grey marble top, pierced apron, & 2 drawers.

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

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser. Item features a pink

Category

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

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Marquetry 19th Century Walnut Commode with Marble Top
French Louis XV Marquetry 19th Century Walnut Commode with Marble Top

French Louis XV Marquetry 19th Century Walnut Commode with Marble Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful French Louis XV marquetry walnut commode having 3 drawers, brass hardware and caramel and

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin
Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin

Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin

By Antoine-Louis Gosselin

Located in BARSAC, FR

Superb Louis XV chest of drawers with all curved sides, in crimped kingwood marquetry in satin

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

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 33 in W: 32 1/2 in D: 17 in This exquisite mid-20th century Louis XV-style commode

Category

20th Century Spanish Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Granite, Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Period Commode with Original Hand Cut Marble Top
French Louis XV Period Commode with Original Hand Cut Marble Top

French Louis XV Period Commode with Original Hand Cut Marble Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A spellbinding Louis XV period walnut commode, late 18th century, from the Pyrenees region of

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Iron

Fine Quality Antique Bronze Mounted Marble Top Louis XV French Commode
Fine Quality Antique Bronze Mounted Marble Top Louis XV French Commode

Fine Quality Antique Bronze Mounted Marble Top Louis XV French Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality antique French Louis XV commode showcases the opulence and artistry of 18th

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode Dresser
Inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode Dresser

Inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV style commode dresser is a striking example of fine European

Category

Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Instrumental Inlaid Kingwood and Satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commode
Instrumental Inlaid Kingwood and Satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commode

Instrumental Inlaid Kingwood and Satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commode

By Dieudonné

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV commode showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of 18th-century

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Mounted Commode
French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Mounted Commode

French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Mounted Commode

Located in New York, NY

Louis XV-style gilt bronze mounted highly important commode surmounted by a breche violate marble

Category

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

Materials

Satinwood

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1950
20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1950

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French commode from the mid-20th century. Louis XV-style furniture inlaid with geometric decoration

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1950
20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1950

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

original, good-sized marble top. The commode is richly adorned with gilded and chiseled bronze, and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Commode style Transition Louis XV – Louis XVI - Grey marble
Commode style Transition Louis XV – Louis XVI - Grey marble

Commode style Transition Louis XV – Louis XVI - Grey marble

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Elegant Transition style chest of drawers, a pivotal period between Louis XV and Louis XVI (circa

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu
Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu

Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful 20th century French Louis XV style Bombe Commode. Made from walnut with a shapely form

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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Later 19th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commode
Later 19th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commode

Later 19th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Later 19th century Louis XV style French marble top commode. Elegant Louis XV revival bombe form

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top French Louis XV Style Commode, 1950
20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top French Louis XV Style Commode, 1950

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top French Louis XV Style Commode, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. A curved furniture in the Louis XV style, richly

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Breccia Marble Top French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Commode Circa 1920
Fine Breccia Marble Top French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Commode Circa 1920

Fine Breccia Marble Top French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Commode Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Fine Breccia Marble Top French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Commode, Circa 1920, is an exquisite

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top French Louis XV Style Commode, 1920s
20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top French Louis XV Style Commode, 1920s

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top French Louis XV Style Commode, 1920s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

furniture, in Louis XV style, pleasantly adorned with geometric inlay in walnut and maple wood. Dresser

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

Louis XV Chinoiserie Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Lacquered Commode. Commode features two

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Commode Dresser
Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Commode Dresser

Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Commode Dresser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chinoiserie Lacquered Japanned Commode
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chinoiserie Lacquered Japanned Commode

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chinoiserie Lacquered Japanned Commode

Located in New York, NY

Antique (late 19th century) marble top commode in the Chinoiserie French Louis XV style made in

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

Materials

Bronze

Superb Kingwood Bronze Mounted Louis XV Marble Top Two Drawer French Commode
Superb Kingwood Bronze Mounted Louis XV Marble Top Two Drawer French Commode

Superb Kingwood Bronze Mounted Louis XV Marble Top Two Drawer French Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

contrast in mid-century modern settings. Rare, refined, and highly decorative, this Louis XV marble top

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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1960s
20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1960s

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1960s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

geometric decoration in walnut, maple, ebonized wood and fruitwood in Louis XV style. Dresser equipped with

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Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode / Chest with Bronze Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode / Chest with Bronze Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode / Chest with Bronze Ormolu

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a French Louis XV style commode with a lovely Sienna marble top. The ormolu appears to be a

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Burled Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Commode
French 19th Century Louis XV Burled Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Commode

French 19th Century Louis XV Burled Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Commode

Located in Hopewell, NJ

classic Louis XV style. Crafted from beautifully figured, veneered walnut wood, the commode features

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique French Louis XV style marble top commode chest of drawers is a refined example of 19th

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality Bronze Mounted Marble Top Inlaid Louis XV Commode Circa 1930
Fine Quality Bronze Mounted Marble Top Inlaid Louis XV Commode Circa 1930

Fine Quality Bronze Mounted Marble Top Inlaid Louis XV Commode Circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Louis XV style commode epitomizes the elegance and artistry of fine French furniture

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style Dore' Ormulu Mounts Marble Top Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Style Dore' Ormulu Mounts Marble Top Commode

19th Century French Louis XV Style Dore' Ormulu Mounts Marble Top Commode

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This 19th century French Louis XV style commode with doré ormolu mounts and marble top is a

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Marquetry 19th Century Walnut Commode with Marble Top
French Louis XV Marquetry 19th Century Walnut Commode with Marble Top

French Louis XV Marquetry 19th Century Walnut Commode with Marble Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fit for royalty, a very elegant Louis XV bombe shaped commode having 3 roomy drawers, ormalu

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

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Hand Painted Marble Top Commode
18th Century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Hand Painted Marble Top Commode

18th Century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Hand Painted Marble Top Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century Louis XV/XVI transitional hand painted marble top commode. Two drawers with original

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

Materials

Marble

French Early 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Burled Walnut Petite Commode
French Early 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Burled Walnut Petite Commode

French Early 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Burled Walnut Petite Commode

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A most handsome French early 19th century Louis XV period walnut petite commode. The chest is

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century
Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century

Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a useful Louis XV style mixed-wood two-drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and variegated

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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Louis Xv Commode Marble Top For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic louis xv commode marble top available at 1stDibs. Each louis xv commode marble top for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, marble and stone. There are 389 variations of the antique or vintage louis xv commode marble top you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect louis xv commode marble top — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each louis xv commode marble top bearing Louis XV, Hollywood Regency or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. A well-made louis xv commode marble top has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Widdicomb, François Linke and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Louis Xv Commode Marble Top?

Prices for a louis xv commode marble top start at $495 and top out at $397,323 with the average selling for $3,968.

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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