French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu Commode À Porte
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, ormolu Commode à Porte, after a model by Joseph Stöckel and Guillaume Benneman.
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Stone commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Stone commode. This highly detailed three drawer commode is raised on four Mahogany legs supported...
Marble, Ormolu
A very good quality pair of C18th Louis XVI style commodes.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive, fine quality pair of C18th style parquetry inlaid Bombe commodes. Each with their original Breccia serpentine marble tops, parquetry inlay to the whole, two drawers to...
Breccia Marble
Louis XVI style Wedgwood Commode a Vantaux, Late 19th/20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fine late 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze Wedgwood Jasperware commode a vantaux with white marble top.
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Marble, France, 1775
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The chest has been finished with a French polish of museum qu...
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Mounted Geometrical Marquetry Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted Geometrical Marquetry commode A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted geometrical marquetry commode or chest of drawers with a shaped mou...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, expertly crafted by master ébéniste Jean-Baptiste Lependu from solid oak secondary wood with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Mahogany Chest, Antique French, Gray Marble, Circa 1820
Located in Austin, TX
Chest, French, from the Louis XVI period made of mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous French polish.
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany & Tulipwood Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French, 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted mahogany and tulip wood commode with a brèche violette marble top, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806).
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish.
Carrara Marble
Important Louis XVI Greek-style Commode Stamped MF Roht And JME
Located in BARSAC, FR
Michel-François Roht - Cabinetmaker received Master on August 18, 1773 Imposing Louis XVI chest of drawers in rosewood marquetry in mahogany and amaranth frames delimited by Greek f...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Marble, 1770
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The chest has been finished with a French polish of museum qu...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Exceptional Pair of Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition Commodes, French Classicism
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional pair of Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition commodes represents the emergence of French Classicism in the late 18th century.
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode or Sauteuse
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French large Louis XVI neoclassical breakfront marquetry gilt bronze commode or sauteuse, attributed ti Etienne Avril (1748-1791): A Louis XVI gilt bronze mounted pa...
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Commode, Attributed To Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, tulipwood, rosewood, ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble commode, attributed to Henry Dasson.
Marble, Ormolu
$58,450Sale Price|22% Off
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Ormolu-Mounted Commode
By Léon Kann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French palatial 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted "Marie Antoinette Style" medallion commode with a Fleur de Pêche marble top, after a model by Ben...
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Three-Drawer Mahogany Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A refined 20th century Parisian commode attributed to the legendary Parisian design firm Maison Jansen, a name synonymous with timeless elegance and neoclassical flair. Handcrafted i...
Carrara Marble
Commode Marquetry and Bronze Transition Louis XV Louis XVI
By Maison Soubrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV, louis XVI transition style chest of drawers, marble top marquetry and bronze stamped twice by the cabinetmaker P.Chorier and also by maison Soubrier one of the famous retai...
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century French Ebonised Marble Top Commode in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Decorative Mid 20th Century French commode in the Louis XVI style. Circa 1960’s.
Wood
Louis XVI Style Commode, After The Model By Joseph and Guillaume Benneman
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Commode, After The Model By Joseph Stöckel and Guillaume Benneman.
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XVI Chest by Maison Jansen, Mahogany & Marble, Circa 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) mahogany and gilt bronze trimmed chest with 3 drawers having ring handles and a marble top. (stamped: JANSEN)
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Dresser Commode C 1920's
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Dresser Commode C 1920's Dimensions : 39" Wide X 34" Tall X 19" Deep This gorgeous marble top commode was made in France in...
Walnut
$19,850Sale Price|42% Off
A French Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Server Commode Dresser
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt-bronze mounted two-door and two-drawer server commode or dresser with a brêche violette marble top, in the manner of François Linke (1...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair Of Italian 19th c. Louis XVI St. Tulipwood, Fruitwood, & Mahogany Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and finely detailed pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Tulipwood, ebonized Fruitwood, Mahogany and white Carrara marble commodes.
Marble
Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Semainier with Marble Top, Circa 1850
Located in Arundel, GB
Fine quality French, Cherrywood Semainier retaining a fantastic timeworn patina. Comprising a drawer for each day of the week, with brass banded detail and brass drop handles. Raise...
Marble
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
The commode was later moved to château de Bellevue when it was given to her by king Louis XVI.
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Demi-Lune Commode with Marble Top
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant mahogany commode is a Classic. The two central drawers sans-traverse are flanked by shaped doors enclosing side cupboards. The front is inlaid with a musical trophy, the...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Chest with Marble Top, Circa 1850
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Charming Small chest is made of mahogany with brass around the drawers with a Set-Anne marble top. The marble is grey with white veins.
Marble, Brass
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany, satinwood, tulipwood and fruitwood marquetry and parquetry commode, after a model by Jean H...
Marble, Bronze
A Fine French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Marquetry Fontainebleau Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted mahogany, fruitwood and sycamore marquetry and parquetry commode with a Brèche Violette marble-top, after the model by Jean-...
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775
By Joseph Gegenbach
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY MARBLE-TOP COMMODE Executed by Joseph Gegenbach known as Canabas Stamped to top corner of commode (beneath marble) J.
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant 19th-century Louis XVI style commode featuring a beautifully figured wood veneer with classic neoclassical lines.
Marble, Bronze
19th C Louis XVI Gilt Bronze, Marquetry & Parquetry Commode Attb. Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in New York, NY
The resulting construction combines veneered cabinet work, contrasting wood inlay, carved architectural divisions, gilt bronze mounts, and a fitted marble top within a large Louis XV...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Demilune Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Marble, France, 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The demilune shape adds a unique quality. This piece has been ...
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
This elegant French 19th-century Louis XVI chest of drawers is crafted in rich mahogany, featuring a classic rectangular form with three drawers, brass hardware, and tapered fluted l...
Marble, Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dating to the eighteenth century and made in France, this Louis XVI chest of drawers is constructed in walnut and opens at the front with three drawers fitted with drop handles. A tu...
Marble
Louis XVI Style Cabinet or Nightstand with Marble Top, Bronze Gallery
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Louis XVI Style cabinet or commode chest of drawers style nightstand with marble top and bronze gallery.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Pair of Chests Louis XVI with Inset Marble Top
Located in Madison, MS
Beautiful Pair of Louis XVI chests in dark mahogany wood stain with an inset marble top. Each chest has 3 drawers and original hardware that are ring pulls. The ring is a beaded desi...
Marble
A fine 19th c French Louis XVI commode with gilt bronze mounts. P. Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany with marquetry Louis XVI commode with marble top.
Marble
Stately French Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 19th century French Louis XVI walnut and mahogany commode or chest of drawers having three beautifully framed drawers each having bronze pulls and escutcheons.
Carrara Marble
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass & Carrara Marble Top
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XVI style chest of drawers in solid mahogany with a brass gallery and Carrara marble top. New key and functional locks. Additional information: Period: 20th century Style: ...
Marble
Louis XVI Brass Mounted Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Carrara Marble top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI mahogany brass mounted chest of drawers with a Carrara marble top, circa 1800. With a Carrara marble top with turret form front corners, 3 graduated drawers all with brass ...
Marble, Brass
Antique French Chest of Drawers Semainier Louis XVI White Marble Mahogany c1900
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Chest of Drawers Semainier Louis XVI White Marble Mahogany c1900. Direct from France, a beautiful antique Louis XVI semainier chest of drawers with classic French sty...
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Commode De Chateau
By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and grand scale French mid 19th century Louis XVI style flamed mahogany and ormolu mounted Commode de Chateau after a model by Guillaume Beneman, Joseph Stöckel and att...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers with Parquetry & Marble Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XVI style chest of drawers from Paris, constructed in walnut with geometric parquetry veneers and fine line inlay.
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Carrara Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
A refined 19th-century French Louis XVI commode, expertly crafted in richly figured walnut with beautiful bookmatched walnut veneer.
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Carrara Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant 19th-century French Louis XVI commode crafted in richly figured walnut and topped with a beautiful white Carrara marble slab.
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Transition Marble-Top Commode Sauteuse, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Crafted with great attention to detail, the piece combines the graceful curves of Rococo design with the more linear proportions that foreshadow the Neoclassical aesthetic of Louis X...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Louis XVI oak chest of drawers with marble top embodies the restrained elegance and balanced proportions characteristic of the period. The faintly whitewashe...
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant 19th-century French Louis XVI commode featuring a beautifully figured mahogany case with a polished finish and a classic white marble top.
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Rosewood with Siena Yellow Marble
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets Good conditions Marble with Carrara base veneered with Giallo di Siena from a later period Dim...
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
Louis XVI Style Commode after the Model by Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1880
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany commode, with a blue turquin marble top after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener.
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th C. French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top Signed André-Louis Gilbert
By Andre Gilbert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional late 18th century French marquetry commode, finely executed and signed by André-Louis Gilbert, one of the most respected Parisian ébénistes of the Louis XVI period.
Marble, Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Château Period Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Exceptional 18th-century Louis XVI château period commode crafted in richly figured walnut with exquisite geometric parquetry and inlaid marquetry drawer fronts.
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Mahogany and Bronze Sideboard, Marble Top, France
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style mahogany and bronze trimmed sideboard with mirrored side shelves centering a pair of doors and drawers under a white marble top Good condition consistent with...
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879
By Henry Dasson, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted Marquetry Commode By Henry Dasson After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, supplied to Marie-Antoinette for Versailles.
Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant 19th-century Louis XVI style commode featuring a beautifully figured mahogany veneer with a white marble top.
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
$7,560Sale Price|20% Off
Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This bronze mounted marble top commode dresser is a refined example of French neoclassical design, combining luxurious materials with elegant craftsmanship. The piece features a smoo...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$39,600Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Gilt Bronze Mounted Server Commode
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt-bronze mounted "Marie Antoinette Style" Medallion Server Commode, after a model by Benneman & Stökel, The gilt-bronze panels after a model ...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest with Blue Paint and Marble Top
Located in Phoenix, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest with the ORIGINAL blue paint. The Specimen Marble is beautiful and the Original Hardware is Stunning. Pictured urns on top are not in...
Marble
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.