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Vintage Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Vintage Louis XV style commode made in France in French sycamore with original brass fittings
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis XV Style Commode
Vintage Louis XV Style Commode
$3,500
H 31.9 in W 28.7 in D 16.5 in
Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage French Louis XV style commode newly painted in a super high gloss dark chocolate finish
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode
Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode
$3,400
H 34 in W 46 in D 21.25 in
Bleached Louis XV Style Commode, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Louis XV style commode with marble top, mid-19th century. 55 inches wide by 22 inches
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style commode. Stunning 19th century French Louis XV style 2 drawer
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Antique 1870s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
$4,850
H 32.5 in W 34.34 in D 18.75 in
Antique Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Louis XV style commode with bronze mounts. The commode with cross-banding having mitered
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Commode
Antique Louis XV Style Commode
$4,400
H 33 in W 48 in D 24.75 in
Petite Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite petite Louis XV style commode captures the elegance and charm of French Rococo
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Petite Louis XV Style Commode
Petite Louis XV Style Commode
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16 in W 21 in D 12 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest. This stunning French Louis XV style ebonized
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest
$6,950
H 32.63 in W 37.5 in D 21.13 in
20th Century Painted French Louis XV Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century painted French Louis XV style commode with marble top Original working locking key
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Painted French Louis XV Style Commode with Marble Top
20th Century Painted French Louis XV Style Commode with Marble Top
$1,019 Sale Price
39% Off
H 29.25 in W 27 in D 14.5 in
Louis XV Style Commode with Ormolu Mounts, 18th Century French
Located in El Monte, CA
This 18th century Louis XV style commode is an exquisite example of the artistic tastes and refined
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Carved Walnut Floral French Louis XV Style Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style commode dresser is a remarkable example of fine European
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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Carved Walnut Floral French Louis XV Style Commode Dresser
Carved Walnut Floral French Louis XV Style Commode Dresser
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 47 in D 24 in
French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
French marquetry commode with nice marble top, two drawers, foliate bronze hardware (Louis XV style
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Commode
French Louis XV Style Commode
$6,250
H 33 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
Chinoiserie Raised Paint Decorated and Rouge Marble Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant Louis XV style commode combines French Rococo curves with the exotic allure of
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Early 2000s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Griotte Marble

Chinoiserie Raised Paint Decorated and Rouge Marble Louis XV Style Commode
Chinoiserie Raised Paint Decorated and Rouge Marble Louis XV Style Commode
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.75 in W 48.25 in D 21 in
Large Fine Quality 18th century Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional 18th century French Louis XV style commode is a fine example of the elegance and
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Antique 1780s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Fine Quality 18th century Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Commode
Large Fine Quality 18th century Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Commode
$3,916 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 57.75 in D 27.25 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French commode, dating from around the 1910-1920 period. This is of outstanding
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Commode
Antique French Louis XV Style Commode
$1,635
H 29.93 in W 33.08 in D 16.15 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite and finely constructed Louis XV style chest of three drawers, with original pink
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
$3,450
H 31.89 in W 28.94 in D 15.16 in
20th Century Louis XV Style Commode Joseph Stockel
By Joseph Stöckel
Located in Berlin, DE
Significant commode in the style of Louis XV. After Joseph Stockel and Guillaume Benneman. Piano
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Louis XV Style Commode Joseph Stockel
20th Century Louis XV Style Commode Joseph Stockel
$33,595
H 36.82 in W 69.3 in D 27.76 in
French Louis XV Style Commode, 19th Century Signed JVHD
Located in Cypress, CA
Exquisite 19th century French Louis XV style bronze-mounted commode with marble top. Signed JVHD on
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Commode in Kingwood and Tulipwood, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV style French commode with a rich arranged kingwood and tulipwood exterior, mounted with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Solid Walnut Bombe Form Carved Italian Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite solid walnut bombe form commode captures the luxurious elegance of Italian Louis XV
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine Solid Walnut Bombe Form Carved Italian Louis XV Style Commode
Fine Solid Walnut Bombe Form Carved Italian Louis XV Style Commode
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 50 in D 19.5 in
Fine Quality Carved Walnut Baker Furniture French Louis XV Style Commode Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
detailing. An ideal piece for a bedroom, dining room, or entryway, this Baker Louis XV style walnut commode
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top French Louis XV Style Commode, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
furniture, in Louis XV style, pleasantly adorned with geometric inlay in walnut and maple wood. Dresser
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century, the rectangular top with projecting corners and a three-quarter pierced brass Gallery, above a conforming case fitted with three drawers, all with applied mounts...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers
Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers
$5,625 Sale Price
25% Off
H 31 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Louis XV-Style Commode or Chest of Drawers Kingwood and Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent quality commode with three drawers having beautiful bronze pulls And a lovely bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Exceptional Louis XV Style Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Marble Topped Louis XV Style commode in an impressive parquet design of kingwood, mahogany and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode / Chest with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style commode with a lovely Sienna marble top. The ormolu appears to be a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Wine Cork-Veneered Marble Top Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique French Louis XV style commode, veneered over-all with wine corks. The commode has
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cork

Louis XV Commode With Marquetry and Ormolu Mounts
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XV Style Commode in kingwood with fruitwood finely inlaid marquetry and C.1900. Dimensions: W
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XV style commode sauteuse constructed of painted wood having a serpentine top
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Commode Sauteuse
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Commode Sauteuse
$4,959 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
A Louis XV Style Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
A charming Louis XV style commode in a bleached oak finish, featuring two small drawers over two
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dressers

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Bronze

A Louis XV Style Oak Commode
A Louis XV Style Oak Commode
$4,830
H 31 in W 51 in D 24 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Taupe Painted Commodes, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style commodes, nightstands, or chests of drawers By
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 in W: 32 1/2 in D: 17 in This exquisite mid-20th century Louis XV-style commode
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20th Century Spanish Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Granite, Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak and Burl Wood Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode, nightstand, or chest of drawers By Baker
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Commode or Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or dresser chest By John Widdicomb USA
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Charming Painted Louis XV Style Provencal Chest
Located in New York, NY
We love this Louis XV style commode for its soft blue/grey finish and the soft patina it has
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style commode showcases the finest artistry of 19th-century
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
$2,156 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.65 in W 52.75 in D 21 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Louis XV style commode circa 1800 or earlier. A fantastic charcoal marble top with a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Commode
French 19th Century Louis XV Commode
$6,500
H 37.5 in W 49 in D 24 in
19th Century Country French 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful 19th century French country 3 drawer hand carved Louis XV style commode. Bottom apron
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Country French 3 Drawer Commode
19th Century Country French 3 Drawer Commode
$3,475
H 31.5 in W 37 in D 17 in
Auffray & Co. French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Auffray Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers By Auffray & Co. USA
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Mixed Wood Marquetry Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century French Louis XV style commode has beautifully detailed multi-wood inlay marquetry
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Mixed Wood Marquetry Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Style Mixed Wood Marquetry Commode
$4,714 Sale Price
40% Off
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Fine Parquetry Louis XV Style Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Louis XV style commode in honeyed medium-light brown wood with parquetry throughout
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine  Parquetry Louis XV Style Chest
Fine  Parquetry Louis XV Style Chest
$3,200
H 32.75 in W 34.5 in D 21.25 in
Superb French Louis XV Style Ebonized French Coromandel Lacquer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb French Louis XV style commode is a stunning example of artistry, craftsmanship, and
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Superb French Louis XV Style Ebonized French Coromandel Lacquer Commode
Superb French Louis XV Style Ebonized French Coromandel Lacquer Commode
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.75 in W 47.25 in D 20 in
Pair of Auffray Style Carved Walnut Louis XV Commodes Dressers
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of Auffray style Louis XV commodes, finely crafted in rich walnut, embodies
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Auffray Style Carved Walnut Louis XV Commodes Dressers
Pair of Auffray Style Carved Walnut Louis XV Commodes Dressers
$1,836 Sale Price / set
26% Off
H 39.5 in W 49.5 in D 22.25 in
Inlaid Olive wood Italian Made French Louis XV Style Marble Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian-made French Louis XV style commode is a stunning example of 20th-century craftsmanship
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Inlaid Olive wood Italian Made French Louis XV Style Marble Commode
Inlaid Olive wood Italian Made French Louis XV Style Marble Commode
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.5 in W 35 in D 20.25 in
Inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV style commode dresser is a striking example of fine European
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Louis XV style commode embodies the charm and craftsmanship of classic French
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode
French Louis XV Style Walnut French Country Three Drawer Commode
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 46.25 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Oak and Burl Wood Commodes or Bedside Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style commodes, nightstands, or chests of drawers
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XV Style Marble Top Commodes with Bronze Mounts, Romania, 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely crafted pair of Louis XV style commodes, made in Romania circa 1980, marked C 455, NOE
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Vintage 1980s Romanian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Dore' Ormulu Mounts Marble Top Commode
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 19th century French Louis XV style commode with doré ormolu mounts and marble top is a
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style commode is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
$1,996 Sale Price
33% Off
H 33.75 in W 47.25 in D 20 in
Fine Quality Bronze Mounted Marble Top Inlaid Louis XV Commode Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Louis XV style commode epitomizes the elegance and artistry of fine French furniture
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble

Fine Quality Bronze Mounted Marble Top Inlaid Louis XV Commode Circa 1930
Fine Quality Bronze Mounted Marble Top Inlaid Louis XV Commode Circa 1930
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in
French Louis XV Style Inlaid and Bronze Commode after Roger Vandercruse Lacroix
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XV style commode is a magnificent example of 18th-century design, executed in the
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Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Inlaid and Bronze Commode after Roger Vandercruse Lacroix
French Louis XV Style Inlaid and Bronze Commode after Roger Vandercruse Lacroix
$5,596 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.75 in W 62.5 in D 22.25 in
Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous Louis XV style commode dresser, circa 1930s, beautifully captures the charm and
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s
Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 42.25 in D 19.75 in
Fine Pair Crackle Paint Decorated Creme and Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine pair of French Louis XV style commodes exudes timeless elegance and charm, beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Fine Pair Crackle Paint Decorated Creme and Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
Fine Pair Crackle Paint Decorated Creme and Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
$4,716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33 in W 48.75 in D 20.75 in
Fine Quality Antique Bronze Mounted Marble Top Louis XV French Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality antique French Louis XV commode showcases the opulence and artistry of 18th
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality Antique Bronze Mounted Marble Top Louis XV French Commode
Fine Quality Antique Bronze Mounted Marble Top Louis XV French Commode
$4,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.5 in W 50.5 in D 21.25 in
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Louis XV Walnut Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial Louis XV style commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Baker
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Brass

Auffray Style Carved French Louis XV Style Dresser Lined Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning Auffray style carved French Louis XV dresser embodies the graceful lines and refined
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Auffray Style Carved French Louis XV Style Dresser Lined Drawers
Auffray Style Carved French Louis XV Style Dresser Lined Drawers
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 60 in D 21 in
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Louis Xv Style Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal louis xv style commode for your home. Each louis xv style commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and marble. There are 777 variations of the antique or vintage louis xv style commode you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer louis xv style commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right louis xv style commode, those designed in Louis XV, Hollywood Regency and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made louis xv style commode has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company and François Linke are consistently popular.

How Much is a Louis Xv Style Commode?

The average selling price for a louis xv style commode at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $645,000 for the highest priced.

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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