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Italian Bleached Wood Chest w/Faux Marble Top, 19th Century
Italian Bleached Wood Chest w/Faux Marble Top, 19th Century

Italian Bleached Wood Chest w/Faux Marble Top, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian chest of drawers with faux marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from

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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Inlay Bombe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Inlay Bombe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Inlay Bombe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

decorated with ormolu caryatid mounts at the shoulder. The top is dressed with the original red marble

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous Louis XVI style marble-topped mahogany commode from France, circa 1870, with

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 18th Century Transitional Marquetry Commode
French 18th Century Transitional Marquetry Commode

French 18th Century Transitional Marquetry Commode

Located in Pembroke, MA

tulipwood, Gris Sainte Anne marble top and three drawers. The commode features a central marquetry design of

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Cute-Size 4-Drawer Chest w/Faux Marble Painted Top
French Cute-Size 4-Drawer Chest w/Faux Marble Painted Top

French Cute-Size 4-Drawer Chest w/Faux Marble Painted Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

French carved and painted wood commode with faux marble top. This vintage chest from France has a

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode

20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A striking 1950s French, Maison Jansen style, red lacquer and marble topped chinoiserie commode

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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top
19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top

19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Empire Chest od Drawers with white marble on top, France, Ca. 1830 Spectacular Commode with

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French 19 th century night stands/cabinets marble top
Pair of French 19 th century night stands/cabinets marble top

Pair of French 19 th century night stands/cabinets marble top

Located in Houston, TX

foliate designs in a basket. They have porcelain plaques In a wedgewood type design. The Marble is in gray

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Neoclassic Marble Top Chest with Front Paw Feet, 19th C.
French Neoclassic Marble Top Chest with Front Paw Feet, 19th C.

French Neoclassic Marble Top Chest with Front Paw Feet, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode with four drawers and marble top from the 19th century. This antique

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1900s French Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
1900s French Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers With Marble Top

1900s French Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

that highlights the natural grain and classical proportions of the form. The rectangular marble top

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

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top
Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top

Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gustavian tradition. The top is decorated with a painted imitation marble surface, providing an elegant

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Marquetry Fruitwood Drop-Front Storage Chest with Marble Top Circa 1940
Italian Marquetry Fruitwood Drop-Front Storage Chest with Marble Top Circa 1940

Italian Marquetry Fruitwood Drop-Front Storage Chest with Marble Top Circa 1940

Located in Los Angeles, CA

disciplined precision and is crowned by a Carrara marble top. Legs are capped with bronze sabots.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode, 19th Century
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode, 19th Century

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

. Serpentine-fronted mottled marble top, above a veneered commode fitted with three long drawers mounted with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top

Located in IT

18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid chest of drawers with marble top This refined

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Louis XV Style Marquetry Bombe Commode
Exceptional Louis XV Style Marquetry Bombe Commode

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 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top

French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

marble top. There is one key with this piece, the key fits on all for drawers. The back of the furniture

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Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Nomon Vanity Table with Marble Top & Pouf by Andres Martinez
Nomon Vanity Table with Marble Top & Pouf by Andres Martinez

Nomon Vanity Table with Marble Top & Pouf by Andres Martinez

By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ, Nomon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Its jewelry box and softness shapes allure feminity to the design. Accompanied by a pouf/ottoman upholstered in velvet and silk trimming. * Finish in natural walnut and upholstered...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Pine

Vintage Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest 20th Century
Vintage Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest 20th Century

Vintage Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning Louis revival marble topped 'bombe' marquetry commode, dating from the last

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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Small Mahogany Empire Style Commode
Small Mahogany Empire Style Commode

Small Mahogany Empire Style Commode

Located in Brussels, Brussels

wood . It has a beautiful, intact Saint Anne marble top and bronze mounts. The commode has a lovely

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood French Commode
20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood French Commode

20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood French Commode

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century Louis XV style tulipwood french commode. Real marble top and bronze fittings. shadowed

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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions & Pulls c1890
Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions & Pulls c1890

Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions & Pulls c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions & Pulls C1890 Measures - 33 1/2" x

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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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: height 97 cm / width 121 cm / depth. 60 cm.

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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th C. Italian Neoclassical Two-Drawer Cassettiera w/Faux Marble Painted Top
18th C. Italian Neoclassical Two-Drawer Cassettiera w/Faux Marble Painted Top

18th C. Italian Neoclassical Two-Drawer Cassettiera w/Faux Marble Painted Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

cassettiera (chest of drawers) from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case which houses two full

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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Customizable Schonbuch Conga Circular cabinet with marble top by Thomas Althaus
Customizable Schonbuch Conga Circular cabinet with marble top by Thomas Althaus

Customizable Schonbuch Conga Circular cabinet with marble top by Thomas Althaus

By Schönbuch, Thomas Althaus

Located in New York, NY

scope for personalisation. The top of CONGA can be ordered with a painted finish to match, or in walnut

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2010s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Handsome Baroque Four-Drawer Walnut Chest with Original Shaped Marble Top
Handsome Baroque Four-Drawer Walnut Chest with Original Shaped Marble Top

Handsome Baroque Four-Drawer Walnut Chest with Original Shaped Marble Top

Located in Stamford, CT

A handsome Baroque four-drawer walnut chest with original shaped marble top, Northern European

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Piano Black Chest with a Marble Top and Brass Details
Vintage French Piano Black Chest with a Marble Top and Brass Details

Vintage French Piano Black Chest with a Marble Top and Brass Details

Located in Dallas, TX

This Vintage French Piano Black Chest with a Marble Top and Brass Details exudes elegance and

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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers

Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Middle Eastern Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble-Top Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Walnut Burl French Writing Desk-Chest of Drawers  L. Phillipe Marble Top
Walnut Burl French Writing Desk-Chest of Drawers  L. Phillipe Marble Top

Walnut Burl French Writing Desk-Chest of Drawers L. Phillipe Marble Top

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite chest of Drawers (4 drawers plus the upper part as writing desk) in the writing desk space are 6 small drawers plus 2 secret panels on both each side. The dark blue leather...

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

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Walnut

19th Century Painted Italian Commode
19th Century Painted Italian Commode

19th Century Painted Italian Commode

Located in Vista, CA

19th century painted Italian commode. An Italian polychrome faux-marble top neoclassic commode 19th

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode, Maison Jansen
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode, Maison Jansen

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode, Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French mahogany marble-top Louis XVI style commode has been ebonized and finished with a

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Venetian Early 19th Century Two-Drawer Japanese Lacquered Commode
Venetian Early 19th Century Two-Drawer Japanese Lacquered Commode

Venetian Early 19th Century Two-Drawer Japanese Lacquered Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very decorative Venetian early 19th century two drawer Japanese lacquered commode with marble top

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen
French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen

French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen

Located in Cypress, CA

Fine and impressive French Regence style faux tortoise shell ormolu-mounted commode with marble top

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20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode 'Sauteuse'
19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode 'Sauteuse'

19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode 'Sauteuse'

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

marquetry decoration and a 'Breche d'Alep' marble top. This 'transitional' style commode features two deep

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top
Early 19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top

Early 19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top France, 1810 Walnut Antique Chest

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Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Marble Top Pedestal Cabinet or Commode.
Marble Top Pedestal Cabinet or Commode.

Marble Top Pedestal Cabinet or Commode.

Located in Buchanan, MI

This round white marble top scallop-shaped pedestal cabinet has a door and one interior shelf. The

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pedestals

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Marble

A Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener
A Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener

A Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Very Fine Marble Top Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener. The keyhole

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rococo Style Handcrafted Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top, Italy, 19th Century
Rococo Style Handcrafted Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top, Italy, 19th Century

Rococo Style Handcrafted Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top, Italy, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

metallic contrast that complements the painted finish. The top is made of rosso sardo marble, providing

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century
Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century

Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

top. Beautiful commode in the style of the late 18th century. It will be shipped from Germany

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Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode
French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode

French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode

Located in New York, NY

French ormolu-mounted marquetry commode marble top with gilt bronze mounts, signed. France, 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Large Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood and Mahogany Marble-top 18th Ctr
Large Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood and Mahogany Marble-top 18th Ctr

Large Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood and Mahogany Marble-top 18th Ctr

Located in Kastrup, DK

bronze mounting. Original grey Belgian marble-top with molded edge. France, 1760-1770. A beautiful and

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Modern French Louis XVI Style Silver Leaf Carved Chest W/ Carrera Marble Top
Modern French Louis XVI Style Silver Leaf Carved Chest W/ Carrera Marble Top

Modern French Louis XVI Style Silver Leaf Carved Chest W/ Carrera Marble Top

Located in Kennesaw, GA

honed marble top. The finish is intentionally distressed. It is unmarked and purportedly to be Italian.

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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Late 19th Century Faux Marble-Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Swedish Late 19th Century Faux Marble-Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Swedish Late 19th Century Faux Marble-Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish 19th century faux marble-top Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass hardware. EUR

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Transitional Style Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani
Pair of Transitional Style Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani

Pair of Transitional Style Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

the Model by Charles Topino. Stamped beneath the marble top to one commode ‘SORMANI’ also stamped on

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Mahogany Cabinet with Marquetry Inlay, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Mahogany Cabinet with Marquetry Inlay, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Mahogany Cabinet with Marquetry Inlay, Ormolu

Located in Houston, TX

French serpentine shaped cabinet with a marble top with pale gray and Pale blush color. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique French Transitional Banded Chest Of Drawers Commode
Antique French Transitional Banded Chest Of Drawers Commode

Antique French Transitional Banded Chest Of Drawers Commode

Located in Forney, TX

A fine French antique, circa 1900, Transitional Louis XV - XVI style marble-top chest of drawers

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

Materials

Marble

Late 18th C. Swedish Chest w/Traditional Swedish-Red Color &Faux-Marble Top
Late 18th C. Swedish Chest w/Traditional Swedish-Red Color &Faux-Marble Top

Late 18th C. Swedish Chest w/Traditional Swedish-Red Color &Faux-Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted wood chest of three drawers, with faux marble top, from the turn of the 18th and

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Mirrored Dresser in Walnut & Burl Walnut with White Marble Top
Antique Victorian Mirrored Dresser in Walnut & Burl Walnut with White Marble Top

Antique Victorian Mirrored Dresser in Walnut & Burl Walnut with White Marble Top

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome antique Victorian dresser of solid walnut and burl walnut with white marble top and black

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Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Art Nouveau Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Italy, circa 1900, Beveled Mirror
Art Nouveau Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Italy, circa 1900, Beveled Mirror

Art Nouveau Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Italy, circa 1900, Beveled Mirror

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Nouveau chest of drawers with marble top, Italy, circa 1900. Beveled mirror. All solid walnut

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style White Commodes / Nightstands
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style White Commodes / Nightstands

Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style White Commodes / Nightstands

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

pair of Marble Top Hollywood Regency Style Commodes or Chests. Each having two drawers over two larger

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Vintage 1960s European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Mid century modern walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top
Mid century modern walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top

Mid century modern walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

COD-CV165 Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top, shaped

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests

A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine pair of early 20th Century marble top bedside chests of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely

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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Marble Top Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal marble top commode for your home. Frequently made of wood, stone and marble, every marble top commode was constructed with great care. There are 1911 variations of the antique or vintage marble top commode you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer marble top commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each marble top commode bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Empire hallmarks is very popular. A well-made marble top 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 John Widdicomb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Marble Top Commode?

A marble top commode can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,405, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $397,323.

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.

Questions About Marble Top Commode
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Before attaching a marble top to a table, make sure the table can handle the weight. Then, clean the surface and apply a silicone adhesive and attach the marble. Save the hassle and shop a selection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The weight of a marble vanity top is highly dependent on its size, thickness and the grade of marble. Average grade marble weighs 13.34 pounds for a square foot that is one inch thick. Browse a collection of marble vanities on 1stDibs.

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