French Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Louis XVI style oak and brass commode with with marble. A French Louis XVI
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
French Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Louis XVI style oak and brass commode with with marble. A French Louis XVI
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Commode Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French Louis XVI commode, crafted in bleached oak, is a timeless
Brass
$5,502 / item
French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A late 18th-century style Neo Classic dresser. With three long soft closing drawers in a natural oak veneer finish, with paneled sides, polished brass accents and hardware, fluted st...
Wood
$4,755 / item
Dark French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in the tradition of 18th-century French neoclassicism, this piece features a rich, dark
Wood
French Louis XVI Commode with Original Marble Top New Ebonized Mahogany Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Louis XVI Commode with its Original Marble Top. Our Old Plank Restoration Department removed
Marble, Brass
$11,004 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
A late 18th-century style Neo Classic dresser. With three long soft closing drawers in a natural oak veneer finish, with paneled sides, polished brass accents and hardware, fluted st...
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers. Fluted legs decorated with gilded bronze rings
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XVI / Neoclassical commode hand-crafted in France in the early 1700s using walnut and
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Marbre & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers with a marble top. Fluted legs decorated with
Marble
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI commode by G. Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI mahogany and inlayed marble top commode. Signed G. Durand
Breccia Marble, Bronze
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Superb Quality Satinwood Inlaid Marble Top French Louis XVI Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style commodes represents the height of neoclassical
Breccia Marble, Brass
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Louis XVI Commode is made of walnut and inlay. The feet are lacquered in black.
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Commode with an Ebonized Finish 200-Years Old
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Commode restored with an Ebonized Finish over 200-years-old. Our French
Brass
$12,400Sale Price|76% Off
18th Century Louis XVI Commode Signed T.C.
Located in Nashville, TN
A very fine Period French Louis XVI Commode signed T.C. Oak and Walnut construction in the case
Bronze
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
Located in Leimen, DE
sophistication to any space. Meticulously refinished with a shellac hand polish, this French Louis XVI commode
Elm, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Inlaid Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI 6 drawer commode with bronze trim and marquetry inlaid veneer with a marble top.
Marble, Bronze
Claude-Charles Saunier (French, 1735-1807) Petite Louis XVI Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
a petite period Louis XVI two-drawer commode black lacquer with gold Chinoserie decoration, gilt
Marble
$5,885 / item
French Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Louis XVI Style Commode, made with chestnut in a natural stripped finish that marries
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This magnificent Louis XVI Chest is made of marquetry and inlay of walnut and fruitwood.
Walnut, Fruitwood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful 18th century chest is made of fruitwood and a beautiful marble top.
Marble
Painted Louis XVI Commode, 18th Century, France
Located in New Orleans, LA
the period of Louis XVI.
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant mahogany & pink marble commode from France, 19th century, in the Louis XVI style
Marble, Brass
Commode Louis XVI patinée
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Très belle commode Louis XVI finement sculptée de guirlandes de feuilles de vigne sur les tiroirs
Wood
Louis XVI 18th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th Century French fruitwood 3 drawer commode with a thick marble top. 1790
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Commode was hand-crafted from select French walnut, and
Onyx, Brass
$14,930Sale Price|20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI style commode.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style, bombe fronted, marble top commode. Having
Breccia Marble
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, exotic wood
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant walnut & marble commode from France, 19th century, with finely carved decoration in the
Marble, Brass
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome walnut & marble commode from France, an 18th century original in the Louis XVI style
Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Lacquered Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen lacquered commode. This stunning vintage French Louis XVI
Wood
$6,278 / item
French Louis XVI Style Commode, Natural 52"
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Louis XVI Style Commode, made with chestnut in a natural stripped finish that marries
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Louis XVI style commode with amazing detail. Half round body with two center drawers
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century, Styl Louis XVI Commode
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant chest of drawers is a fine example of the enduring appeal of the Louis XVI style, even
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI French Carved Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Louis XVI French Carved Painted Commode is a stunning piece of furniture that
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Country French Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant country French 19th century Louis XVI style three-drawer commode with a wonderful
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Satinwood and Parquetry Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) satinwood and parquetry inlaid small commode with three
Ormolu
Elegant French 18th Century Commode Louis XVI Period
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Louis XVI French 18th century Commode with grey marble-top .Above two drawers decorated
Fruitwood
French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This marble-topped fruitwood commode from France is a more recent (1900s) interpretation of a Louis
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated commode. The three drawer chest is raised
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Small Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th century Louis XVI period small commode.
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated commode. The three drawer chest is
Wood
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Louis XVI Commode. gorgeous burl and hardware in great shape. See pics
Burl
French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Louis XVI style commode from France circa 1820 in bold, ebonized finish that could suit a wide
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and perfectly sized 19th Century French Louis XVI style commode. This fine quality
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, or chest of drawers, with bookmatched and
Marble
French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Louis XVI style, marble-topped commode from France (late 19th century) in bold, ebonized finish
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Moucheté Mahogany, ormolu, and Gris St. Anne
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode is a superlative example of the beginnings of
Bronze
French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Carrara Marble will create a light yet vibrant visual effect
Carrara Marble
Louis XVI Commode in Mahogany
Located in BARSAC, FR
Elegant Commode from the Louis XVI period in blond mahogany veneer with beautiful ornamentation of
Mahogany
$198,500 / set
Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent pair of French commodes captures the refinement of the Louis XVI style. A highly
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French mahogany marble-top Louis XVI style commode has been ebonized and finished with a
Marble, Brass
Small Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Small Louis XVI style commode.
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Marble-Top Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI marble top walnut commode was hand-crafted in the neoclassical style and
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Oak Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated oak commode. The five drawer commode is
Oak
$3,048Sale Price|30% Off
1810s Louis XVI Period Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite, early 19th century Louis XVI style two-drawer 'Commode Sauteuse', with a white marble
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Commode with Marble Top
By Decour
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) transitional style gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood marble top
Marble, Ormolu
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.