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Stylish walnut chiffonier with marble top.
Stylish walnut chiffonier with marble top.

Stylish walnut chiffonier with marble top.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Stylish walnut chiffonier with marble top. Origin: France, early 20th century. Very good

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France

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

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

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Marble

Antique Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1890
Antique Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1890

Antique Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1890

Located in Chorzów, PL

French walnut chest of drawers from circa 1890 Origin: France Very good condition. Dimensions

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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.
Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.

Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A small French-style chiffonier chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries is a

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

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Marble, Brass

Antique Biedermeier Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror
Antique Biedermeier Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror

Antique Biedermeier Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Biedermeier/Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror (No marble top). Item

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

19th Century Burl Birch Commode
19th Century Burl Birch Commode

19th Century Burl Birch Commode

Located in High Point, NC

19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and has a

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

Materials

Marble

Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers

Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A beautiful Louis Philippe walnut four drawer commode. Wood is in excellent condition. Original

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Chest from Normandy
Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Chest from Normandy

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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest

19th Century Louis Philippe Chest

Located in Chamblee, GA

A handsome beautifully patinated walnut chest from France. The charcoal gray marble top sits on a

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

Materials

Marble

French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut and Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut and Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut and Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

Located in Wells, ME

French Louis Philippe burl walnut and walnut chest of four drawers.  The four drawers are burl

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

French Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
French Walnut Louis Philippe Commode

French Walnut Louis Philippe Commode

Located in Kirkland, WA

French Walnut Commode This is a simple French chest with four long drawers. The The top drawer

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

Materials

Pine, Walnut

19th Century French Louis-Philippe Burled Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis-Philippe Burled Chest of Drawers

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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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top
19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top

19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top

Located in Nashville, TN

This 19th century Louis Philippe walnut commode features veneered book matched figured walnut on

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Hall Commode
French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Hall Commode

French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Hall Commode

Located in London, GB

19th century French Louis Philippe burr walnut and gilt metal mounted of rare smaller proportions

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Louise Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Louise Philippe Burl Walnut Commode

Louise Philippe Burl Walnut Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rectangular top above an incurving narrow frieze drawer over three long drawers raised on bracket feet.

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

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Walnut, Burl

19th Century French Louis Philippe Figured Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Figured Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Figured Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Commode

Located in London, GB

19th century French Louis Philippe figured walnut and gilt metal mounted commode with grey white

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Marble
French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Marble

French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Marble

Located in Wolverhampton, GB

A lovely French Louis Philippe Commode chest of drawers with a black marble top. Three large

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Antique Early 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Commode 19th Century Bleached Walnut
French Louis Philippe Commode 19th Century Bleached Walnut

French Louis Philippe Commode 19th Century Bleached Walnut

Located in Wolverhampton, GB

A stunning example of a French Antique Louis Philippe style Commode chest of drawers in bleached

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble-Top Commode
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble-Top Commode

Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble-Top Commode

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A Louis Philippe burl walnut chest with canted corners over five long drawers. Raised on molded

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest of Three Drawers Burl Bookmatched Walnut Handpolished, France, 1850
Chest of Three Drawers Burl Bookmatched Walnut Handpolished, France, 1850

Chest of Three Drawers Burl Bookmatched Walnut Handpolished, France, 1850

Located in Osnabrück, DE

This wonderful chest of three drawers are in best condition and shape! In fantastic proportions and

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Chest.
19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Chest.

19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Chest.

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Chest in Burled Walnut.

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

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Marble

18th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

This is an absolutely beautiful chest made in France in the mid 1800s using walnut both for the

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

A handsome mid-19th-century French Louis Philippe style chest of drawers, sourced from Provence

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers or Dresser
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers or Dresser

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers or Dresser

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare and fine quality Italian Louis Philippe antique dresser, 1850s. Precious walnut wood with on

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Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Marble Top
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Marble Top

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Marble Top

Located in Astoria, NY

Handsome 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with marble. Beautifully

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Carrara Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Carrara Marble

Located in Astoria, NY

Handsome 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with Carrara marble top from

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

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Carrara Marble

Antique French louis Philippe commode
Antique French louis Philippe commode

Antique French louis Philippe commode

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Impressive antique Louis Philippe walnut chest of drawers with marble top. Completely in perfect

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Antique 1830s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Chest of Burr Walnut
Louis Philippe Chest of Burr 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

19th Century French, Louis Philippe Commode in Walnut and Marble
19th Century French, Louis Philippe Commode in Walnut and Marble

19th Century French, Louis Philippe Commode in Walnut and Marble

By Louis Philippe

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Stunning 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode in Walnut with four drawers and original Black

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

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis Philippe Commode in Walnut with Brass Lion Pulls
19th Century Louis Philippe Commode in Walnut with Brass Lion Pulls

19th Century Louis Philippe Commode in Walnut with Brass Lion Pulls

By Louis Philippe

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Stunning 19th century Louis Philippe commode in walnut with brass lion pulls and original white

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode

By Louis Philippe

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

French dresser Louis Philippe late 19th century. The wood is in walnut bramble. This revamped chest

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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

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

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers Louis Philippe B
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers Louis Philippe B

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers Louis Philippe B

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of

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Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut Louis-Philippe Three-Drawer Chest or Commode
Walnut Louis-Philippe Three-Drawer Chest or Commode

Walnut Louis-Philippe Three-Drawer Chest or Commode

Located in Baltimore, MD

This handsome little French chest of drawers or commode is made of book-matched walnut using yellow

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

French Louis Philippe Style Black Marble Top Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
French Louis Philippe Style Black Marble Top Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

French Louis Philippe Style Black Marble Top Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

By Louis Philippe

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful 19th century four drawer walnut chest of drawers with a black marble top in the style of

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Marble

Antique French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Chest/Commode
Antique French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Chest/Commode

Antique French Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Chest/Commode

Located in Highwood, 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 Period Blanket Chest
Louis-Philippe Period Blanket Chest

Louis-Philippe Period Blanket Chest

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Louis-Philippe period blanket chest.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with a marble top, late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Marble

French Louis Philippe Chest
French Louis Philippe Chest

French Louis Philippe Chest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Book matched burl walnut Louis-Philippe chest with four drawers and double beveled Saint Anne

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

Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

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, late 19th century. With

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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Marble

19th Century, French, Walnut Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers, 1840s
19th Century, French, Walnut Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers, 1840s

19th Century, French, Walnut Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers, 1840s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Small Louis Philippe chest of drawers in walnut in good condition. Four large drawers. Nice patina

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Walnut & Marble Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode Chest Drawers 1840
Antique French Walnut & Marble Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode Chest Drawers 1840

Antique French Walnut & Marble Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode Chest Drawers 1840

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine antique French Louis-Philippe figured burl walnut & marble top commode, chest of

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Chest Commode Secretary
French 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Chest Commode Secretary

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

Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burl Walnut Late 19th
Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burl Walnut Late 19th

Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burl Walnut Late 19th

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

had a Louis Philippe chest of drawers with simple and elegant lines. The reign of Louis-Philippe

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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers, Late 19th Century, Burl Walnut
Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers, Late 19th Century, Burl Walnut

Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers, Late 19th Century, Burl Walnut

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

Louis Philippe French Chest Of Drawers, late 19th Century, In Burr Walnut French commode Louis

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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Style Antique Chest
Louis Philippe Style Antique Chest

Louis Philippe Style Antique Chest

Located in Austin, TX

Chest, French, from the Louis Philippe period and made of figured walnut with four dovetailed

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

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Louis-Philippe French Chest
Magnificent Louis-Philippe French Chest

Magnificent Louis-Philippe French Chest

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Magnificent Louis-Philippe French chest.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Walnut Chest
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Walnut Chest

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Walnut Chest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This Classic burled bookmatched walnut Louis Philippe chest has five drawers and a double beveled

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Marble

Louis-philippe Burl Walnut Chest Of Drawers – Mid-19th Century
Louis-philippe Burl Walnut Chest Of Drawers – Mid-19th Century

Louis-philippe Burl Walnut Chest Of Drawers – Mid-19th Century

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

Louis-Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers – Mid-19th Century This superb Louis-Philippe period

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Louis Philippe Walnut Commode

Louis Philippe Walnut Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With a banded top with canted corners, the apron with two side drawers with turned pulls and one center drawer with a carved key hole (with key). The double recessed paneled doors wi...

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Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Child's Chest
French Louis Philippe Child's Chest

French Louis Philippe Child's Chest

Located in Winter Park, FL

A small 19th century, French, Louis Philippe child's size commode with three dovetailed drawers and

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of ...

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Marble

19th Century French Walnut Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneer
19th Century French Walnut Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneer

19th Century French Walnut Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneer

Located in Carmine, TX

Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-made in southern France using walnut and decorated with

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top
Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top

Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French Louis Philippe console chest or commode of burr walnut with a figured marble top

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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
Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top

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
Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top

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
Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Chest or Commode with Marble Top

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

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Louis Philippe Walnut Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal louis philippe walnut chest for your home. A louis philippe walnut chest — often made from wood, walnut and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer louis philippe walnut chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A louis philippe walnut chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Louis Philippe each produced at least one beautiful louis philippe walnut chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Louis Philippe Walnut Chest?

Prices for a louis philippe walnut chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $895 and can go as high as $19,980, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.

A Close Look at Louis-philippe Furniture

Known as the “Citizen King,” Louis Philippe reigned from 1830 to the Revolution of 1848 with the support of the upper bourgeoisie. Whereas the monarchs of 18th-century France, including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI, dictated aesthetics through the decadence of the aristocratic court, Louis Philippe had a more down-to-earth presence. He could be seen walking the streets like an ordinary person, carrying his own umbrella and shaking hands with subjects. Antique Louis Philippe–style furniture reflects a sense of simplicity and the sovereign’s passion for the country’s history, such as his establishment of a Museum of the History of France at Versailles, which had been mostly disused since the French Revolution.

Middle Ages, Gothic and Renaissance design informed a nationalist style that celebrated this heritage, with the hodgepodge of influences becoming prevalent in the homes of the bourgeoisie. Cabinetmakers Guillaume and Jean-Michel Grohé created reproductions of historic pieces for the king as well as royal houses abroad. Louis Philippe commissioned sculptor François Rude to create patriotic monuments that paid tribute to military heroes, while designs for furniture published by Claude-Aimé Chenavard, an ornamentalist who conceived widely loved objects for the Sèvres manufactory, further helped spread a revival of Renaissance style.

The rounded profiles of authentic Louis Philippe tables and chairs were preferred in the apartments rather than palaces being furnished by the affluent middle and upper classes. 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 commodes were solidly made with clean lines that showed off the grain of the wood and were often topped with marble surfaces.

Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.

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.