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Antique Rennaisance Revival Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode c1890
Antique Rennaisance Revival Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode c1890

Antique Rennaisance Revival Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode C1890 Measures - 30 3/4" x 18 3/4" x

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Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Painted Marble Top Commode
Italian Painted Marble Top Commode

Italian Painted Marble Top Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th century Italian three drawer painted commode with a marble top. 1890. Code: 8511

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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Mounted Marble Top Commode is made of the highest quality! If you take a look at the photos provided you

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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Louis XVI style brass mounted marble top commode, embodying the timeless restraint and architectural

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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marble Top Commode

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marble Top Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marble Top Commode The rectangular molded Breche d Aleop

Category

20th Century Tables

Materials

Wood

Later 19th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commode
Later 19th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commode

Later 19th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Later 19th century Louis XV style French marble top commode. Elegant Louis XV revival bombe form

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

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was considered a luxury

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Marble-Topped Commode, French Oak & Satinwood, c. 1770
Louis XVI Marble-Topped Commode, French Oak & Satinwood, c. 1770

Louis XVI Marble-Topped Commode, French Oak & Satinwood, c. 1770

Located in Worcester, GB

Louis XVI Marble-Topped Commode French, c. 1770 This Louis XVI commode from France dates to the

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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Commode is a beautifully composed piece

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

Materials

Marble

Inlaid Marble-Top Commode, circa 1850
Inlaid Marble-Top Commode, circa 1850

Inlaid Marble-Top Commode, circa 1850

$10,500Sale Price|30% Off

Inlaid Marble-Top Commode, circa 1850

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rectangular white-veined grey marble with outset rounded corners over a conforming case with

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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

A Fine Louis XVI-Style Japanese Lacquer and Ebony Marble-Top Commode à Vantaux
A Fine Louis XVI-Style Japanese Lacquer and Ebony Marble-Top Commode à Vantaux

A Fine Louis XVI-Style Japanese Lacquer and Ebony Marble-Top Commode à Vantaux

By Martin Carlin

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Japanese Lacquer and Ebony Marble-Top Commode à Vantaux

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

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that

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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Commode by Jacques Bircklé
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Commode by Jacques Bircklé

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Commode by Jacques Bircklé

Located in London, GB

An important and absolutely stunning antique French Louis XV marble top commode by Jacques Bircklé

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th C. Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode Servante
19th C. Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode Servante

19th C. Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode Servante

Located in Hixson, TN

19th C. Louis XVI style marble top commode Servante with Kingwood and Tulipwood Banding, Olive Wood

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Oak, Tulipwood

Pair Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commodes
Pair Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commodes

Pair Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commodes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair walnut and pear-wood veneered, marquetry commodes, with medallions on the 2 drawers and

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode by Maison Carlihian
19th century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode by Maison Carlihian

19th century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode by Maison Carlihian

By Maison Carlhian

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

with gilt-bronze mounts, this commode is topped with a richly veined breccia marble surface, adding

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Antique 1880s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Commode With Carved Pulls c1890
Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Commode With Carved Pulls c1890

Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Commode With Carved Pulls c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Commode With Carved Pulls C1890 Measures - 33 3/8" x 39 5/8" x

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Antique Late 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique French Louis XV style marble top commode chest of drawers is a refined example of 19th

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode
Antique French Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode

Antique French Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French Louis XVI style marble top commode, a refined and highly functional piece that perfectly captures

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode
French Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode

French Directoire Neoclassical Carrara Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

throughout. The Carrara marble top is an especially attractive feature, lending brightness and contrast to

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Rare Pair 18th Century Venetian Paint Decorated Marble Top Commodes Nightstands
Rare Pair 18th Century Venetian Paint Decorated Marble Top Commodes Nightstands

Rare Pair 18th Century Venetian Paint Decorated Marble Top Commodes Nightstands

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare pair of 18th century Venetian paint-decorated marble top commodes nightstands exemplifies

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Antique 1790s Italian Rococo Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Iron

Regency Style Four Drawer Marble Top Commode
Regency Style Four Drawer Marble Top Commode

Regency Style Four Drawer Marble Top Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

marble top, corner rosettes, the four-drawers and sides with rais-de-coeur detail, and rising on tapering

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Vintage 1980s Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Fine Pair of Inlaid Marble Top Commodes
Fine Pair of Inlaid Marble Top Commodes

Fine Pair of Inlaid Marble Top Commodes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fine pair of veneered and inlaid commodes in various woods with original marble tops. The fronts

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Antique 1790s Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Northern Italian Neoclassic Sienna Marble-Topped Commode
Northern Italian Neoclassic Sienna Marble-Topped Commode

Northern Italian Neoclassic Sienna Marble-Topped Commode

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

The Verde banded Sienna marble-top over a walnut veneered frieze followed by one narrow and two

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany and Marble Top Commode Dresser
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany and Marble Top Commode Dresser

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany and Marble Top Commode Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Maison Jansen signed mahogany and marble top commode dresser embodies the epitome of French

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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode
18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode

18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fine 18th Century Italian commode in excellent condition. French polish is in excellent condition.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble-Top Commode with Paint Decoration
Antique Marble-Top Commode with Paint Decoration

Antique Marble-Top Commode with Paint Decoration

Located in New York, NY

Charming marble-top dresser with paint decoration and bronze ormolu trim. We believe this example

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century Carved Walnut Marble-Top Commode
18th Century Carved Walnut Marble-Top Commode

18th Century Carved Walnut Marble-Top Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

/ brown striated marble top. Dimensions: Length 47 1/4", depth 26 1/4", height. 34 1/2" Condition

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Marble

Pair Louis XVI style marble topped commodes.
Pair Louis XVI style marble topped commodes.

Pair Louis XVI style marble topped commodes.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 18th Century style marble topped Bombe shaped Louis XVI style commodes, each

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French neoclassical design, this Louis XVI Directoire style marble-top commode embodies enduring

Category

Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Marble Topped Commodes
Pair of 19th Century French Marble Topped Commodes

Pair of 19th Century French Marble Topped Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 19th Century French marble topped small commodes or large pair of bedside cabinets. With

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

Materials

Marble

Pair of Venetian Floral Painted & Marble Top Commodes
Pair of Venetian Floral Painted & Marble Top Commodes

Pair of Venetian Floral Painted & Marble Top Commodes

Located in Queens, NY

shaped marble top (PRICED AS Pair).

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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary

French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary

Located in Rio Vista, CA

a drop front secretaire. The case has a fitted white Italian Carrara marble top with clipped corners

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Palatial 19th C. Louis XV Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Commode By Rosel
Palatial 19th C. Louis XV Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Commode By Rosel

Palatial 19th C. Louis XV Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Commode By Rosel

By Rosel

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Palatial French Louis XV style bronze ormolu mounted marble top commode by Rosel, exemplifying the

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

Louis XV Chinoiserie Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Lacquered Commode. Commode features two

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble Top Commode Bombe Chest With Marquetry Inlay
Antique Marble Top Commode Bombe Chest With Marquetry Inlay

Antique Marble Top Commode Bombe Chest With Marquetry Inlay

Located in Brooklyn, NY

marquetry veneer, and a rich green marble top. Detailed with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and graceful cabriole

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Faded Mahogany Louis XVI Style Brass Trimmed Marble Top Commode C.1950
French Faded Mahogany Louis XVI Style Brass Trimmed Marble Top Commode C.1950

French Faded Mahogany Louis XVI Style Brass Trimmed Marble Top Commode C.1950

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

. This elegant Louis XVI marble top commode embodies the disciplined grace of late 18th century French

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode
18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode

18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode

Located in Essex, MA

fronts. Original hardware. Original White Marble Top with Bronze Gallery. Toupe Feet. 18th

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

Exquisite antique king wood with bronze mounts in Louis XV style. This Commode is in excellent

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century English Marble-Top Commode in Feathered Mahogany
19th Century English Marble-Top Commode in Feathered Mahogany

19th Century English Marble-Top Commode in Feathered Mahogany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a balanced and visually dynamic façade with depth and movement. The commode is topped with its

Category

Antique 19th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine French Louis Philippe 19th Century Marble Top Commode
Fine French Louis Philippe 19th Century Marble Top Commode

Fine French Louis Philippe 19th Century Marble Top Commode

Located in Hopewell, NJ

and lovely original marble top. The drawers and body showcase rich book matched grain patterns, and

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

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, 19th C.
French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, 19th C.

French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode, with brass hardware and original marble top, from the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode

Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Italian bombe chest, commode or entry side table. Made of mahogany with a green marble top

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20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents
French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents

French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded corners

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

, beautifully balancing elegance and functionality. The commode features a richly veined marble top, offering

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

craftsmanship, combining luxurious materials with timeless Rococo elegance. Topped with a richly veined marble

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Italian Carved Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode with French Styling
Italian Carved Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode with French Styling

Italian Carved Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode with French Styling

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an Italian carved walnut chest with a rouge marble top. The piece has French styling, hairy

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes
Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes

Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian style (20th Century) mahogany 2-door commodes with gilt bronze trim and

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20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes
Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes

Pair of French Victorian Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Commodes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian style (20th Century) mahogany 2-door commodes with gilt bronze trim and

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20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Rare Important 20th Century Bronze Wooden Marble Top Commode
Magnificent Rare Important 20th Century Bronze Wooden Marble Top Commode

Magnificent Rare Important 20th Century Bronze Wooden Marble Top Commode

Located in New York, NY

. Beautifully done with Exquisite Parquet Detail and a White Marble Top with Black and Gray with Bronze Handles

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Early 20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Andre Antoine Lardin French Diminutive Louis XV Marble-Top Commode
Andre Antoine Lardin French Diminutive Louis XV Marble-Top Commode

Andre Antoine Lardin French Diminutive Louis XV Marble-Top Commode

By Andre Antoine Lardin

Located in Milford, NH

A fine diminutive Louis XV three-drawer commode with Breche d’Alep marble conforming top in shades

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

Materials

Ormolu

A French Charles X Inlaid Rosewood, Marble Top Commode, C. 1850.
A French Charles X Inlaid Rosewood, Marble Top Commode, C. 1850.

A French Charles X Inlaid Rosewood, Marble Top Commode, C. 1850.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Refined and richly figured, this commode features a marble top above a concealed drawer in the

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

Materials

Marble

19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey
19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey

19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Neoclassical French carved and painted wood commode, with original marble top, from the 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents
19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents

19th Century Neoclassical French Marble-Top Commode W/Exquisite Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode, with marble top and exquisite brass accents, from the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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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