Louis Philippe Commode Burled Walnut
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has a few surprises: the burled walnut
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Metal
Louis Phillipe Commode in Bleached Burled Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Essex, MA
Imported from France, this 19th-century burled walnut marble top Louis Phillipe commode. The entire
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
H 34.5 in W 51.38 in D 23.75 in
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Louis Philippe Commode
By Louis Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Louis Philippe style commode in burled walnut with 4 drawers . The top drawer locks
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Chest from Normandy
Located in Chicago, IL
This Louis Philippe burled walnut chest is beautiful with four drawers (top drawer pulls with key
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Brass
19th Century French Louis-Philippe Burled Chest of Drawers
Located in Livingston, NJ
Handsome and elegant best describes this authentic Louis-Philippe period chest of drawers. Made of
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Hardwood, Walnut
French Burled Walnut & Marble Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century burled walnut Louis Philippe commode. Wonderful old marble etched with bull
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Louis Philippe Style Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis-Philippe style tall commode with solid walnut sides and book matched
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Chest/Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Book matched burled walnut Louis Philippe commode offers expert craftsmanship paired with its
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Louis Philippe Burled Walnut French Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful burled French walnut 4 drawer commode with grey marble top.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut & Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis Philippe burled and book matched walnut commode. Original marble top of gris de Ste
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut & Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis Philippe burled and book matched walnut commode. Original marble top of gris de Ste
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut & Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis Philippe burled and book matched walnut chest of 4 drawers. Thick cut original gray
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique French Louis Philippe Bookmatched & Oystered Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the best original Louis Philippe commodes we have ever seen, this antique French chest
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 38.5 in W 51 in D 23.75 in
French Louis Philippe Bookmatched Burled Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome antique French Louis Philippe four-drawer commode with original thick Carrara marble top
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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Commode with Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French Louis Philippe burled walnut commode with a marble top is an exquisite
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Bleached Bookmatched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A striking 19th century French Louis Philippe style bleached commode handcrafted of walnut with a
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
H 37.75 in W 47 in L 37.75 in
c.1880 French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful antique French book-matched burled walnut Louis Philippe commode with hand-dovetailed
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
c.1875 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Superb antique French Louis Philippe 5 hand-dovetailed drawer commode. This phenomenal chest has a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
c.1875 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
book-matched burled walnut on this stunning commode, is some of the finest we've ever seen. This chest
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A period French Louis Philippe (1830-1848) walnut chest of drawers commode.
Hand-crafted in
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Marble
French, Louis Philippe Burled Walnut 3-Drawer Marble-Top Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of the Louis Philippe period this three-drawer commode sits on rounded carved feet, having carved
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut & Marble Commode / Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The commode / secretary is always one of our favorite antiques to have in the shop, we love the
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 36.88 in W 49.38 in D 21.75 in
Period French Louis Philippe Commode in Burled Blonde Walnut, circa 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This bright and clean-lined chest of drawers is known as a Louis Philippe commode. It is an
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Marble
H 38.25 in W 48.125 in D 22.75 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burled Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine 19th century French Louis Philippe period petite commode, circa 1850s, from Provence. Having
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Burl
H 30.5 in W 32.5 in D 18.25 in
c.1880 French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous French burled walnut Louis Philippe commode with book-matched grained drawer front and
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
c.1880 Book-Matched Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful antique French book-matched burled walnut Louis Philippe commode that has been completely
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
c.1870 Antique French Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the finest 100% original c.1870 French exotic book-matched burled walnut Louis Philippe 5
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe style burl walnut commode with a marble top, circa 1900. The burled walnut used on
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Antique Early 1900s European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Louis Philippe Style Burled Walnut Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with exquisite figure to the burled walnut, book
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis Philippe Chest of Burr Walnut
By Louis Philippe
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French chest of drawers in the Louis Philippe style, featuring a figured marble top set
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
c.1860 Petite Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming 1/2 scale Louis Philippe style commode made from book-matched burled walnut with 4 locking
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French 19th C Louis Philippe Book Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in New York, NY
Louis Philippe style book matched burled walnut five drawer commode, resting on block feet
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
c.1860 Louis Philippe Style Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Philippe style book-matched burled walnut commode with original marble top that has a ribbed
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
c.1870 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Magnificent antique French book-matched burled walnut 4-drawer commode with its original marble top
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
c.1880 Petite Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming petite Louis Philippe style book-matched burled walnut commode with the original ribbed
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
c.1870 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite antique French Louis Philippe book-matched, burled walnut 5-drawer commode. One of the
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Chest Commode Secretary
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A magnificent French Louis Philippe period commode secretaire of stunning bookmatched walnut, circa
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
H 37.75 in W 50.5 in D 23.5 in
Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique chest of drawers in the Louis Philippe style with burled walnut front. Has hand dovetailed
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Period Louis Philippe Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe period four-drawer commode handcrafted by talented artisans in
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Louis Philippe console chest or commode of beautifully patinated burled walnut
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Metal, Brass
Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Louis Philippe console chest or commode of beautifully patinated burled walnut
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Metal, Brass
Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Louis Philippe console chest or commode of beautifully patinated burled walnut
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French Louis Philippe console chest or commode of beautifully patinated burled walnut
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Metal, Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut and Bookmatched Burl Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Louis Philippe period commode, circa 1840s, handcrafted in the Île de France
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Burl
H 37 in W 49.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with
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Antique 1840s Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 39.25 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
French 19th Century Burled Walnut Bookmatched & Oystered Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French burled walnut commode with solid wood top over three large dovetailed drawers all in locking
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
c.1880 French Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning antique French book-matched burled walnut commode with exquisite hardware, 5 hand
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Louis Philippe Three Drawer Commode
Located in Denton, TX
A Combination of Burled Walnut with wild cherry make this chest of drawers a stunning addition to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Louis Philippe Period Burled Walnut and Saint Anne Marble Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful French Louis Philippe period burled walnut chest of drawers with original Saint Anne
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
19th Century French Bleached Walnut Louis Philippe Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome 19th century French Louis Philippe style four-drawer bleached commode, circa 1880s
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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
H 37.5 in W 52.5 in D 23 in
Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top from France
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Metal, Brass
H 37.75 in W 51.38 in D 24 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Stone, Brass, Metal
H 40.25 in W 50.25 in D 23.75 in
c.1860 Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Philippe style commode with beautiful book-matched burled walnut veneer. Escutcheons can be
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top from France
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Metal, Brass
H 37.75 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Louis Philippe burled walnut chest of drawers or commode, circa 1840. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Burl
H 38.25 in W 49.63 in L 38.25 in
Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top from France
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
H 39 in W 50.13 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Walnut & Marble Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French burled walnut white marble top commode is in the Louis Philippe style. It has 4 drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
c.1880 Exotic Antique French Book-Matched Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Phenomenal antique French 4 drawer commode with some of the most beautiful book-matched burled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut & Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis Philippe commode with original shaped marble top. The drawer fronts are a flame of
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Antique 1860s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Petite French Louis Philippe Period Commode with Book Matched Front
Located in Birmingham, AL
Fine antique French book matched burled walnut Louis Philippe period commode, having a moulded edge
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Antique 1830s European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe burl walnut chest of drawers, circa 1840. With a single board overhanging top with
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Antique 1840s European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Petite Louis Philippe Commode with Bookmatched Front and Marquetry Inlay
Located in Birmingham, AL
Petite Louis Philippe commode having a moulded top with chamfered corners above four locking
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of louis philippe commode burled walnut on 1stDibs. A piece of louis philippe commode burled walnut — often made from wood, walnut and marble — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of louis philippe commode burled walnut — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A choice in our collection of louis philippe commode burled walnut is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV styles are sought with frequency.
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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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