$47,000 / set
H 39 in W 69.5 in D 24.75 in
Maison Jansen Style, French Louis XVI, Monumental Commodes, Mahogany, Bronze
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of monumental Louis XVI style marble-top commodes in the Maison Jansen fashion. These
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$98,500
H 41 in W 60.25 in D 23.75 in
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble and Wedgwood Porcelain commode/vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Epoque Period Tulipwood
Marble, Ormolu
$1,544Sale Price|46% Off
H 29.73 in W 26.19 in D 14.18 in
French Louis XVI Style Demi-Lune Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming, French Louis XVI transitional style demi-lune two-drawer commode, with an intricate
Marble, Bronze
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI commode by G. Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI mahogany and inlayed marble top commode. Signed G. Durand
Breccia Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Petite Commode Side Cabinet / Louis XVI Style
Located in Tarry Town, NY
sideboard cabinet, masterfully crafted in the esteemed Louis XVI style. Every detail of this opulent piece
Marble, Bronze
$19,850Sale Price|42% Off
H 43 in W 50.88 in D 19.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Server Commode
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
Marble, Ormolu
$49,500
H 34.5 in W 43.75 in D 19 in
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
Marble, Ormolu
$19,800
H 35.25 in W 46.25 in D 21.25 in
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
Marble, Ormolu
$2,800
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 12.01 in
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Demilune Commode or Table Chiffonière
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th Century Louis XVI walnut demilune commode or table chiffonière A demilune or semi
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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
Marble, Bronze
$47,500
H 38.75 in W 66.75 in D 24.5 in
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
Marble, Ormolu
$9,500
H 32.25 in W 46.5 in D 22 in
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
Marble, Bronze
$4,500
H 35 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
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
Carrara Marble
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. Hand
Carrara Marble
$14,390
H 36.23 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
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
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
Carrara Marble, Brass
$26,000 / set
H 33.08 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in
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
Marble, Bronze
$9,500
H 33.08 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
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
Marble, Bronze
$54,500
H 37.75 in W 36 in D 21 in
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
Marble, Ormolu
$58,450Sale Price|22% Off
H 36.25 in W 70.38 in D 25.88 in
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
Marble, Ormolu
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
Marble, Bronze
$90,055
H 38.59 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
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
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Chest Drawers Tall Boy Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Louis XVI transitional style with a rich rouge marble top and finely figured kingwood veneers arranged
Marble
$3,250
H 34 in W 39 in D 19 in
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
Walnut
$6,234
H 62.41 in W 38.39 in D 14.97 in
Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Semainier with Marble Top, Circa 1850
Located in Arundel, GB
with fluted columns and topped with grey and white marble top.
Marble
$19,800 / set
H 36.5 in W 23.75 in D 14.25 in
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
Marble
$95,000
H 38.75 in W 57 in D 38.75 in
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
Marble, Bronze
$18,000
H 35 in W 22.13 in D 50 in
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
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$80,357
H 37 in W 62 in D 22 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted marquetry commode After the design by Jean-Henri
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
Marble, Bronze
$49,875Sale Price|23% Off
H 37 in W 69 in D 24.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and 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
Marble, Ormolu
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
Marble
$3,600
H 29.88 in W 16.63 in D 12.13 in
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
Marble, Bronze
$1,498
H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
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
Marble
$4,200
H 35 in W 44.25 in D 21.25 in
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
Carrara Marble
$5,000
H 32.25 in W 50.75 in D 24 in
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
Marble, Brass
$7,494
H 34.26 in W 37.01 in D 19.69 in
Small 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, Marquetry, Marble
Located in Greven, DE
Chest of drawers with marquetry in Louis XVI style France Marble, exotic woods End of 19th century
Marble
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
Marble, Brass
$5,395
H 34.1 in W 43.3 in D 19.9 in
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
Marble
$280,500
H 36 in W 83.5 in D 29.5 in
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
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
$3,280
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 14.18 in
French Louis XV Transition Marble-Top Commode Sauteuse, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Louis XVI. The commode features a warm marquetry veneer arranged in a chevron pattern, highlighted by
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French marble top bombe commode with an amazing original rouge marble top. This
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top and Bronze Semainiers
Located in Delft, NL
A French Louis XVI style marble top and bronze Semainiers Rosewood chests of drawers with 7
Bronze
$117,764
H 36.62 in W 59.45 in D 25.6 in
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
Marble, Bronze
$4,556
H 36.62 in W 35.83 in D 18.51 in
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
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
$46,000
H 35 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
Late 18th C. French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top Signed André-Louis Gilbert
By Andre Gilbert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Louis Gilbert, one of the most respected Parisian ébénistes of the Louis XVI period. This elegant
Marble, Bronze
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
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$228,602
H 43 in W 56 in D 21.5 in
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
Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.25 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut, Kingwood & Marble Zinc Lined Chest 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI style chest offers shaped marble top over kingwood chest having
Marble, Zinc
$39,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.13 in W 72.5 in D 27.5 in
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
Marble, Bronze
$124,850Sale Price|28% Off
H 38.25 in W 82 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany, kingwood bandings and fruitwood
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
18th century, Louis XVI Commode, France, 1780, decorated with beautiful flower and geometrical
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
$14,322
H 37.8 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, gilded or partly dark patinated. Marble plate, over three frying chunks and a large two
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode is a luxurious and elegant
Marble, Bronze
$9,800
H 35 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Kingwood Marquetry Decorated Commode
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite antique commode embodies the elegance of mid-19th century Italian craftsmanship
Marble, Bronze
$78,500 / set
H 37.75 in W 52.75 in D 26 in
pair of Italian Louis XVI Period Amaranth, Ebony, Ormolu and marble chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Amaranth wood, Ebony
Marble, Ormolu
$12,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 50.79 in D 26.78 in
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI Chest of Drawers – France, 1780s A remarkable example of 18th-century French
Kingwood, Satinwood, Yew
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.