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18th Century French Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
18th Century French Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

18th Century French Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century French Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak will make a splendid addition to

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

French Neoclassic Marble Top Chest with Front Paw Feet, 19th C.
French Neoclassic Marble Top Chest with Front Paw Feet, 19th C.

French Neoclassic Marble Top Chest with Front Paw Feet, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Neoclassical chest-of-drawers will make a handsome case-piece for your home, offering storage

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls
19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls

19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

fruitwood. This 19th century French Neoclassical chest-of-drawers will make a handsome case-piece for your

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Neoclassical Four-Drawer Commode w/Rounded Column Side Posts
French Neoclassical Four-Drawer Commode w/Rounded Column Side Posts

French Neoclassical Four-Drawer Commode w/Rounded Column Side Posts

Located in Atlanta, GA

fruitwood has nice graining and lovely old patina. This19th century French Neoclassical chest-of-drawers

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey
19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey

19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey

Located in Atlanta, GA

grey. This 19th century French Neoclassic chest-of-drawers would work really well in a bedroom as a

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Period Neoclassical Marble Top Chest
French Period Neoclassical Marble Top Chest

French Period Neoclassical Marble Top Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical period five-drawer, carved-wood chest with marble top from the early 19th

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

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Marble

Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode or Chest
Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode or Chest

Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode or Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode Or Chest. Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1840s French Oak Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers
1840s French Oak Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers

1840s French Oak Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This refined 1840s French oak Neoclassical chest of drawers exemplifies the period’s emphasis on

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1840s French Oak Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers
1840s French Oak Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers

1840s French Oak Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This mid-19th century French oak Neoclassical chest of drawers, dating to the 1840s, exemplifies

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

20th Century French Neoclassical Wooden Chest of Drawers
20th Century French Neoclassical Wooden Chest of Drawers

20th Century French Neoclassical Wooden Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French Neoclassical wooden chest of drawers showcases clean classical lines

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20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

XX Century Neoclassical French Painted Chest
XX Century Neoclassical French Painted Chest

XX Century Neoclassical French Painted Chest

Located in Westport, CT

A unique sized ‘au milieu’ Neoclassical chest of drawers painted in crème greige tones over oak and

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Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Neoclassical Walnut Chest of Drawers, France, Circa 1840
Antique Neoclassical Walnut Chest of Drawers, France, Circa 1840

Antique Neoclassical Walnut Chest of Drawers, France, Circa 1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very fine early 19th Century Neoclassical chest of drawers. Inlaid details on top and all drawers

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

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Walnut

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940

Located in Brussels, BE

Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Petite-Sized French Neoclassical Style End-Chest with 3 Drawers
Petite-Sized French Neoclassical Style End-Chest with 3 Drawers

Petite-Sized French Neoclassical Style End-Chest with 3 Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

sweet little vintage chest from France has been designed with Neoclassical influences including flute

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

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Wood

18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest

18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest is a reminder of a bygone

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Country Blanket Chests

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Brass Mounted Low Chest / Commode
French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Brass Mounted Low Chest / Commode

French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Brass Mounted Low Chest / Commode

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite two drawer French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Brass Mounted Low Chest or Commode in

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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century French Neoclassical Wooden Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
19th Century French Neoclassical Wooden Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

19th Century French Neoclassical Wooden Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French Neoclassical wooden chest of drawers with marble top presents a refined

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top
19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top

19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood commode with marble top from the 19th century. This

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Fine Austrian Neoclassic Biedermeier Chest
Fine Austrian Neoclassic Biedermeier Chest

Fine Austrian Neoclassic Biedermeier Chest

Located in Westport, CT

Elegant small neoclassic two drawer chest in walnut veneer on pine with ebonized interior panels

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of ...

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Walnut

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Pair of French Neoclassical Style 1930s Painted Chests with Marble Tops
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 1930s Painted Chests with Marble Tops

Pair of French Neoclassical Style 1930s Painted Chests with Marble Tops

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Neoclassical style painted wood three-drawer chests from circa 1930 with light

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Pair of Neoclassical Inspired 2-Drawer Side Chests w/Pull Out Shelf
French Pair of Neoclassical Inspired 2-Drawer Side Chests w/Pull Out Shelf

French Pair of Neoclassical Inspired 2-Drawer Side Chests w/Pull Out Shelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

shelf at top. These contemporary/vintage American-made smaller-sized chests have been carved with French

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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of...

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Wood

19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest

19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest

Located in Hopewell, NJ

19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest. Hand crafted from

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Neoclassic Dresser
French Neoclassic Dresser

French Neoclassic Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Neoclassic style mahogany and cerejeira veneered chest of drawers, the rectangular

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

neoclassical details comprise this outstanding chest of drawers. This case piece has patinated wonderfully over

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Neoclassical Commode w/Beautiful Wood Grain & Neoclassic Hardware from France
Neoclassical Commode w/Beautiful Wood Grain & Neoclassic Hardware from France

Neoclassical Commode w/Beautiful Wood Grain & Neoclassic Hardware from France

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French neoclassic carved-wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue
French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue

French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest

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

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Marble

19th Century Excellent Semicircular Wall Chest of Drawers, Neoclassicism
19th Century Excellent Semicircular Wall Chest of Drawers, Neoclassicism

19th Century Excellent Semicircular Wall Chest of Drawers, Neoclassicism

Located in Berlin, DE

body, finely carved. Extremely high quality workmanship. French neoclassicism around 1890. The chest

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Neoclassical Walnut Commode, France, circa 1790
French Neoclassical Walnut Commode, France, circa 1790

French Neoclassical Walnut Commode, France, circa 1790

Located in New York, NY

A very fine and handsome French late Neoclassical /early Directoire walnut three drawer commode

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Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Modern Neoclassical Style Patchwork Burl Chest / Commode By Henredon
Modern Neoclassical Style Patchwork Burl Chest / Commode By Henredon

Modern Neoclassical Style Patchwork Burl Chest / Commode By Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1990s modern interpretation of a French neoclassical style chest. It is by Henredon and

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Commode
French Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Commode

French Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Commode
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Commode

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Commode

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French neoclassical style painted commode. Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French 19th C. Painted Wood Neoclassical Commode
French 19th C. Painted Wood Neoclassical Commode

French 19th C. Painted Wood Neoclassical Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets
19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets

19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets Two round neoclassical small furniture

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Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Neoclassical Period French Bleached-Wood Commode w/Nice Hardware
Neoclassical Period French Bleached-Wood Commode w/Nice Hardware

Neoclassical Period French Bleached-Wood Commode w/Nice Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French bleached wood commode with nice hardware from the early 19th century. This antique chest

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

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Wood

Ebonized French Marble Top Chest
Ebonized French Marble Top Chest

Ebonized French Marble Top Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

sophistication makes the Ebonized French Marble Top Chest a timeless addition to any home bedroom decor

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Stone

Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware
Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware

Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

Neoclassical French chest, with its flute carved accents and original brass hardware, will make a fabulous

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

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Wood

Neoclassical French 2-Drawer Raised Commode w/Original Brass Hardware
Neoclassical French 2-Drawer Raised Commode w/Original Brass Hardware

Neoclassical French 2-Drawer Raised Commode w/Original Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical raised chest of two drawers, with its original hardware, from the 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Neoclassical Period French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Trimmings
Neoclassical Period French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Trimmings

Neoclassical Period French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Trimmings

Located in Atlanta, GA

addition) is a darker salmon and coral color. This French Neoclassic period chest, with marble top and

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Style Chest of Drawers
French Style Chest of Drawers

French Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Westwood, NJ

An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays. The three long soft closing drawe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

French 19th C. Neoclassical Commode, Grey Finish w/Brass Hardware
French 19th C. Neoclassical Commode, Grey Finish w/Brass Hardware

French 19th C. Neoclassical Commode, Grey Finish w/Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical style carved and painted wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode, with hidden secretary and original hardware, from the turn of the

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Hardware
19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Hardware

19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode with its original marble top from the 19th century. This antique

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Handsome French Neoclassical Raised Commode w/Two-Tone Finish, 19th C.
Handsome French Neoclassical Raised Commode w/Two-Tone Finish, 19th C.

Handsome French Neoclassical Raised Commode w/Two-Tone Finish, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer chest from the 19th century. This antique chest

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents
French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents

French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical period chest with its original marble top from the early 19th century. This

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

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Marble

French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Accents, Custom Midnight Blue
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Accents, Custom Midnight Blue

French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Accents, Custom Midnight Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode, with black marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Russian Neoclassical, Louis XVI, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, France, 19th Century
Russian Neoclassical, Louis XVI, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, France, 19th Century

Russian Neoclassical, Louis XVI, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, France, 19th Century

Located in Manhasset, NY

Russian Neoclassical, Louis XVI, Commode, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble, France, 19th C A Louis XVI

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

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th C. French Petite Side Chest w/Brass Accents
Early 19th C. French Petite Side Chest w/Brass Accents

Early 19th C. French Petite Side Chest w/Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical small-sized side chest, with brass accents, from the early 19th century. This

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

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Brass

Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim
Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim

Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassic carved and painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents
19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents

19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode, with marble top and exquisite brass accents, from the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers

Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Westwood, NJ

An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays. The three long soft closing drawe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Late 18th C. French Smaller-Sized Two-Drawer Wooden Side Chest
Late 18th C. French Smaller-Sized Two-Drawer Wooden Side Chest

Late 18th C. French Smaller-Sized Two-Drawer Wooden Side Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

century. This period Neoclassical side chest from France has a slightly overhanging top with canted front

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Period Neoclassic French Commode w/a Gorgeous New Custom Grey Marble Top
Period Neoclassic French Commode w/a Gorgeous New Custom Grey Marble Top

Period Neoclassic French Commode w/a Gorgeous New Custom Grey Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical period carved wood commode, with stunning new custom marble top, from the

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

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Marble

19th C. Neoclassic French Painted Commode W/Marble Top & Lion's Head Ring Pulls
19th C. Neoclassic French Painted Commode W/Marble Top & Lion's Head Ring Pulls

19th C. Neoclassic French Painted Commode W/Marble Top & Lion's Head Ring Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique chest from France retains its original marble top which sits atop a Neoclassical case that has

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France
Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France

Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France

Located in Landivy, FR

This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th

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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

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French Neoclassical Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French neoclassical chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French neoclassical chest — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 267 options for an antique or vintage French neoclassical chest now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a French neoclassical chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French neoclassical chest, designed in the neoclassical, Louis XVI or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French neoclassical chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Maison Jansen and RWAY are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Neoclassical Chest?

Prices for a French neoclassical chest start at $750 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $5,235.

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.