19th C. French, Louis Philippe Marble-Top Walnut Commode - Iris Apfel Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
Classic Louis Philippe walnut commode featuring a beautifully variegated black marble top with rounded corners above four drawers, each fitted with gilt-metal rosette pulls, medallio...
Marble, Bronze
French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Wood, Oak, Cherry
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Dra
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a superlative example of the tailored architecture and restrained ornamentation that has made ...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode is a luxurious and elegant piece of antique furniture.
Marble
Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Weekly Organizer, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe period chest of drawers. Mahogany veneer and solid oak. Fully restored. 8 drawers. Brass keyholes. One key and 7 working locks. Exceptional condition (right side has s...
Mahogany
$3,659Sale Price|30% Off
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Flamed Mahogany
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 3 drawers chest of drawers is made of flamed mahogany. This is a French work from Louis-Philippe period. Circa 1820
Wood
Country House Vanity circa, Louis Philippe 19 Eme
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Antique vanity unit in painted wood and white marble, louis philippe style, 19th century. Good general condition, yellowing stain on part of the marble.
Marble
Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
A Louis Philippe period commode in mahogany and mahogany veneer, mounted on oak and fir, dating from around 1850.
Marble
$3,264Sale Price|27% Off
19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Discover the timeless charm of this exquisite Louis Philippe/Late Biedermeier half cabinet, crafted around 1850. This remarkable piece features a single drawer and two doors, offerin...
Walnut, Spruce
Pine Louis-Philippe Style Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely little chest of drawers has some interesting design features as well as a warm honey color, an attractive grain pattern and only very small knots. The top is thin with a...
Pine
French 19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Semainier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous 19th century French walnut chest of drawers–seven drawers to be exact-designed as a classic semainier in the Louis Philippe style with spellbinding patterns in the matched...
Metal
Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Restored Walnut, 20th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Small Louis Philippe style chest of drawers in walnut and walnut veneer, restored (a few stains remain on the top). The key and lock are functional. Additional information: Period:...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Period Chest of Drawers in Black Elm, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe period commode in black elm. Restored and patinated drawer interiors.
Elm
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tall Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Asheville, NC
Monumental carved mahogany and flame mahogany veneer chest of drawers, bookmatched veneer on the curved drawer fronts, carved sunflower motifs flank the broken pediment top and casca...
Mahogany
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, circa 1900. With a rectangular Saint Anne's marble top with canted front corners, below are 4 burl walnut d...
Marble
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers feels remarkably modern despite its age. Topped with its original thick slab of bla...
Walnut
French 19th Century Painted Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis-Phillipe painted commode circa 1850 with faux marble top and four drawers. This lovely commode features a very interesting and unique trompe l'oeil Saint Anne marble t...
Metal, Brass
Louis Philippe Book Matched Burl Walnut Chest With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers. This elegant antique chest of drawers is crafted in richly figured burl walnut veneer, carefully book-matched across the drawer fro...
Walnut, Burl
1800's Antique French Louis Philppe Period, Marble-Top, Mahogany Commode!!
Located in Austin, TX
FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE PERIOD MARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY COMMODE, 19th c 1800sFrench Louis Philippe Mahogany Marble-Top Commode – Mid 19th Century – 5 Drawers, Hidden Lower Drawer Elegant mi...
Marble
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome late 19th-century French Louis Philippe dresser sourced from Provence. Hand-crafted from walnut with minimal design and clean lines. Structurally restored and gently refin...
Brass
Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Louis Philippe, First Half Of The 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome Louis Philippe walnut chest of drawers from the first half of the 19th century, this piece captures the graceful simplicity and warm elegance that define the period.
Walnut
Louis Philippe Period Chest of Drawers in Light Mahogany and Grey Marble
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe period chest of drawers in light mahogany with a veined gray marble top. Small chip to the veneer on the front (restoration possible). Additional information: Period...
Marble
Louis Philippe Style French Dressing Table with Mirror and Drawers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Peculi...
Walnut
Louis Phillipe Commode in 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 case is made up of wonderfully grained flame walnut that has been bleached to ligh...
Marble
Louis Philippe Period Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Grey Veined Marble Top
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Beautiful Louis Philippe period commode in an unusual style, as the lower drawers are deeply recessed.
Marble
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, 19th century. With a Sainte Anne sandwich cut marble top with canted corners, four matching burl walnut dra...
Marble
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut Mid-19th Century – Loire Valley
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut Mid-19th Century – Loire Valley, France Elegant French Louis-Philippe chest of drawers dating from the mid-19th century, crafted in s...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood and Veined Grey Marble
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe style chest of drawers in cherry wood and veined gray marble. Functional key and lock. Beautiful 20th-century quality. Excellent condition. Additional information:...
Marble
French Chest of Drawers in Walnut Louis Philippe Period 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Chest of Drawers in Walnut Louis Philippe 19th Century This is a beautifully proportioned 19th-century French walnut chest of drawers dating to the Louis Philippe period. ...
Bronze
$3,615
Marble Top Elm Commode
Located in London, England
French Louis Philippe style commode in elm with original marble top.
Marble
Louis-philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burr Walnut, Saint-anne Marble, Mid-19th Cent
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut, Original Saint-Anne Marble, Mid-19th Century This Louis-Philippe chest is more than a piece of furniture; it carries the soul of a bou...
Walnut
Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Located in Wien, AT
This excellent chest of drawers was manufactured in France, in the 1830s under Louis Philippe I. It is a piece of outstanding craftsmanship, the traces of the old tools can be seen...
Bronze
Dining Table, 19th Century, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Ornamentation was minimal on the finely crafted pieces, such as large rectangular mirrors adorned with gold and silver leaf finishes and subdued carvings. The popular Louis Philippe ...
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut & Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers showcases timeless craftsmanship and refined elegance. The piece is constructed from stunning burl walnut veneer, f...
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers With Grey Marble
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis Philippe Chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak as secondary and book-matched mahogany veneer as primary wood. The mahogany was bleached highlighting...
Mahogany, Oak
French, Louis Philippe Walnut Speciman Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This French, Louis Philippe walnut speciman commode has a little more top above a frieze operating as a drawer over two long drawers and raised on shaped bracket feet, circa 1840.
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest With Marble
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job of book matching veneer and the front of this chest is no exception and lovely warm grey marble...
Hardwood
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest With Marble
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job of book matching veneer, and the front of this chest is no exception. The exquisite grey marble ...
Wood
Louis Philippe secretary desk / chest of drawers
Located in MILL, NL
Louis Philippe secretary desk / chest of drawers black. Dating from the mid- to late 19th century. At first glance, this appears to be a simple chest of drawers with seven drawers, ...
Leather, Birch
French Louis Philippe Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style miniature commode, or sample chest, made of beautiful book matched veneer of walnut.
Walnut
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France. The top is made from lovely black and white marble with loads of matrix.
Marble
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl ash commode from France . This is a period Louis Philippe piece, with a fabulous gray marble top.
Marble
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, 19th century. With a rectangular hand cut grey and white St. Anne's marble top with rounded front corners, ...
Marble
Enrique Garcel Style Burlwood Commode / Night Chest
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Morristown, NJ
A handsome and versatile Louis Philippe–inspired commode attributed to the workshop of Enrique Garcel, the celebrated Colombian designer known for elevating traditional forms through...
Wood, Burl
19th c. Walnut Commode with Lions Head Pulls, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome 19th-century French walnut commode showcasing the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of provincial French design. Crafted from richly figured walnut, the case dis...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of solid walnut with French polish finish.
Marble
French Louis Philippe Miniature Sampler Commode or Miniature Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of mahogany.
Marble
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 century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Oak, Cherry, Wood
Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Louis-Philippe Carved Painted Commodes Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th Century French Louis-Philippe painted nightstands or small commodes, crafted in France circa 1890 and built of pine, reflecting the restrained elegance of Louis-Philippe...
Pine
Pair of Late 20th Century French Louis Philippe Style Painted Commodes Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant French Louis Philippe style commodes were crafted in France circa 1980 and draw inspiration from the restrained elegance and soft, flowing curves characteristic of mid-...
Pine
Chest of Drawers - Antique Pine Wood Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Chest of drawers - Antique fir wood cabinet with four drawers. Beautiful shell handles, circa 1900. Additional information: Period: 20th century Style: Louis Philippe-Restorati...
Pine
Flame Mahogany French Chest of Drawers, C. 1840
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This Chest of Drawers, or “commode à doucine,” was constructed during the reign of Louis Philippe (1830-1848) in stunning flamed mahogany.
Wood
Restoration Period Chest of Drawers in Flame Mahogany Veneer, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Restoration period chest of drawers in flame mahogany veneer. It has 5 drawers with original bronze locks and handles (1 key available). Gray marble top. Some veneer chips that may n...
Marble
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered. Louis Philippe style, with grey marble top.
Mahogany
Painted Bank of Drawers with a marble top and enamel name plates
Located in Arundel, GB
A painted ,French Bank of Drawers with a Carrara marble top. Flanked by fluted pilasters with carved capitals. Each drawer with a porcelain knob and an enamel name plate.
Marble
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, France. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the late 19th century, France. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 108 cm / width 119 cm / depth 56 cm
Walnut
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.