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Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1770
Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1770

Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1770

Located in Belmont, MA

Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France circa 1770 This refined marquetry Louis XVI chest of

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI walnut and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1790 in date

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Louis XVI Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century

Louis XVI Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Louis XVI chest of drawers with three drawers and finely crafted bronze mounts. Veneered in walnut

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

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes
Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes

Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent pair of French commodes captures the refinement of the Louis XVI style. A highly

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Marquetry Inlaid Commode
Louis XVI Marquetry Inlaid Commode

Louis XVI Marquetry Inlaid Commode

Located in Queens, NY

Louis XVI (18th Century) Marquetry Inlaid Commode with 3 drawers and a white marble top with

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

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers - Marquetry and Marble Top
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers - Marquetry and Marble Top

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers - Marquetry and Marble Top

By Jean-Francois Hache

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Louis XVI chest of drawers with marquetry and marble top France (Dauphine) Walnut and

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

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Marble

18th Century Louis XVI / Baroque Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Louis XVI / Baroque Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Louis XVI / Baroque Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This impressive 18th century chest of drawers combines late Baroque and early Louis XVI

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

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, Marquetry, Marble
Small 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, Marquetry, Marble

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

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780

$7,840Sale Price|20% Off

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780

Located in Belmont, MA

Elevate your living space with our exquisite Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece from 1780

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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, or chest of drawers, with bookmatched and

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

Materials

Marble

Italian Louis XVI Walnut Marquetry Chest, Late 18th Century
Italian Louis XVI Walnut Marquetry Chest, Late 18th Century

Italian Louis XVI Walnut Marquetry Chest, Late 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant Italian Louis XVI-period chest of drawers, finely veneered and richly inlaid, dating to

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Marquetry Commode with Marble Period Louis XVI
18th Century, Marquetry Commode with Marble Period Louis XVI

18th Century, Marquetry Commode with Marble Period Louis XVI

Located in Beaune, FR

Elegant Louis XVI period marquetry commode with 2 drawers and marble on the top. Bronze drawer

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode
Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode

Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode French, Early 20th Century Height 95cm

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode

Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode

Located in Miami, FL

Kingwood and marquetry commode, in Louis XVI transitional style, of serpentine bombe form, fitted

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

Materials

Kingwood

Italian Louis XV XVI Transition Cube Parquetry Marquetry Chest of Drawers Signed
Italian Louis XV XVI Transition Cube Parquetry Marquetry Chest of Drawers Signed

Italian Louis XV XVI Transition Cube Parquetry Marquetry Chest of Drawers Signed

By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix

Located in Forney, TX

A fine quality Louis XV - XVI Transition style breakfront chest of drawers Exquisitely hand

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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze

An Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Commode by Paul Sormani
An Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Commode by Paul Sormani

An Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Commode by Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Important Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode by Paul Sormani. Stamped twice

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Period Marquetry Inlaid Cherrywood Commode, Late 18th Century
Louis XVI Period Marquetry Inlaid Cherrywood Commode, Late 18th Century

Louis XVI Period Marquetry Inlaid Cherrywood Commode, Late 18th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Elegant French Louis XVI period commode crafted in cherrywood with fine geometric marquetry inlay

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

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800

French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800

Located in Leimen, DE

Explore the timeless elegance of a late 18th-century French Louis XVI chest of drawers. This

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Fruitwood

Louis XVI Commode, Marble Top, Marquetry Inlay, France, Circa 1780
Louis XVI Commode, Marble Top, Marquetry Inlay, France, Circa 1780

Louis XVI Commode, Marble Top, Marquetry Inlay, France, Circa 1780

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

. This handsome little chest of drawers dates from the Louis XVI Period, late 18th century, and features

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptional 17th-century Italian commode is a striking example of Baroque craftsmanship, crafted from richly grained walnut that has developed a warm, natural patina over the ce...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Beautiful French Marble Topped Louis XVI Bombe Commode with Intricate Marquetry
Beautiful French Marble Topped Louis XVI Bombe Commode with Intricate Marquetry

Beautiful French Marble Topped Louis XVI Bombe Commode with Intricate Marquetry

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A particularly beautiful French Louis XVI bombe commode with intricate mixed wood marquetry in

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Fruitwood

Louis XVI Style Commode with Marquetry and Bronze Doré Mounts
Louis XVI Style Commode with Marquetry and Bronze Doré Mounts

Louis XVI Style Commode with Marquetry and Bronze Doré Mounts

Located in Houston, TX

marquetry work in kingwood and walnut, having three drawers Inside two doors. A beautiful cameo

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

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Style Kingwood & Walnut Marquetry Stretcher Center Table
19th Century Louis XVI Style Kingwood & Walnut Marquetry Stretcher Center Table

19th Century Louis XVI Style Kingwood & Walnut Marquetry Stretcher Center Table

Located in Germantown, MD

is characterized by its elegant marquetry (wood inlay) on the top surface and its classical Louis XVI

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

Materials

Walnut, Kingwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marquetry and Brass Pulls
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marquetry and Brass Pulls

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Marquetry and Brass Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French 19th-century walnut commode in the Louis XVI style, this piece showcases refined

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

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode This glowing kidney shaped

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

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode,  Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode,  Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu

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

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

This beautiful Louis XVI Style chest of drawers dates back to the second half of the 19th century

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century
Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Louis XVI style marquetry commode with marble top. Partial restorations and extensive cleaning

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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode with Mirror
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode with Mirror

Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode with Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

Kingwood and marquetry commode, in Louis XVI transitional style, of serpentine bombe form, fitted

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

Materials

Kingwood

Louis XV/XVI Transition Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode
Louis XV/XVI Transition Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode

Louis XV/XVI Transition Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

Transition Louis XV-XVI style kingwood and marquetry serpentine front three-drawer commode with

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

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Wood, Kingwood

Fine Louis XVI Commode in Walnut with Marquetry, Circa 1790
Fine Louis XVI Commode in Walnut with Marquetry, Circa 1790

Fine Louis XVI Commode in Walnut with Marquetry, Circa 1790

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Fine Louis XVI Commode in Walnut with Marquetry, Circa 1790 This exceptional Louis XVI commode

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Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode

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

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France 1780
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France 1780

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

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood, Yew

Louis XV - XVI Transition Chest of Drawers, France 1770-80
Louis XV - XVI Transition Chest of Drawers, France 1770-80

Louis XV - XVI Transition Chest of Drawers, France 1770-80

Located in Belmont, MA

An exceptional French Louis XV-XVI Transition dresser featuring a total of five drawers. The upper

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of Riesener
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of Riesener

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

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Louis XVI Style Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

Louis XVI Style Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

Located in London, Park Royal

An elegant Louis XVI style demilune commode of finely balanced proportions, raised on tapered legs

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France 1780
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France 1780

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

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Fine Early 19th-Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Chiffonnière
Fine Early 19th-Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Chiffonnière

Fine Early 19th-Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Chiffonnière

Located in Berlin, DE

Diese elegante Chiffonnière (oder Table de Chevet) im zweiten Louis-XVI-Stil aus dem frühen 19

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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode / Chest Of Drawers
18th Century French Louis XVI Commode / Chest Of Drawers

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode / Chest Of Drawers

Located in Viterbo, VT

Louis XVI / Neoclassical commode hand-crafted in France in the early 1700s using walnut and

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

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marquetry Fontainebleau Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marquetry Fontainebleau Commode

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

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers with Tulipwood
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers with Tulipwood

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers with Tulipwood

Located in Miami, FL

18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode or chest of drawers with tulipwood inlay veneer and oak

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Bronze D'Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, 1890
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Bronze D'Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, 1890

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Bronze D'Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Inlaid Bronze D' Ore Mounted Marble-Top Commode, Circa 1890.  

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

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Marquetry Inlaid Commodes
Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Marquetry Inlaid Commodes

Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Marquetry Inlaid Commodes

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of exquisite Louis XVI style commodes -- Demilune -- Original marble tops -- Neoclassical

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

Materials

Kingwood

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France end of 19th century
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France end of 19th century

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France end of 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

This remarkable chest of drawers, boasting the elegant Louis XVI Style, dates back to the late 19th

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Satinwood, Walnut

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut and Tulipwood Marquetry Commode
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut and Tulipwood Marquetry Commode

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut and Tulipwood Marquetry Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very handsome Italian 18th century Louis XVI period walnut and tulipwood marquetry commode, in

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tulipwood, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV-XVI Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode Marble Top
French 19th Century Louis XV-XVI Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode Marble Top

French 19th Century Louis XV-XVI Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI-Louis XVI Transition Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany

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

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode

Located in New York, NY

A fine very quality tall French Louis XVI style kingwood, marquetry inlaid bronze-mounted marble

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode
Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode

Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode

By Bronzes By Leon Kahn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and large French late 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany, Kingwood Bandings and

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Kingwood Marquetry Decorated Commode
Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Kingwood Marquetry Decorated Commode

Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Kingwood Marquetry Decorated Commode

Located in Tarry Town, NY

, designed in the sophisticated Louis XV style. Featuring rich kingwood veneer, the piece is adorned with

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Antique 1860s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode

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

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19 century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode
French 19 century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode

French 19 century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode

Located in New York, NY

A very fine and impressive French 19 century Louis XVI style ormolu mounted marquetry inlaid marble

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry Commode Modeled After Jean-Henri Reisener
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry Commode Modeled After Jean-Henri Reisener

Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry Commode Modeled After Jean-Henri Reisener

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Mahogany and Fruitwood Marquetry and

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

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French, Louis XVI  Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet
19th Century French, Louis XVI  Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet

19th Century French, Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant 19th Century French Empire Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet. 5

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Commode Marquetry and Bronze Transition Louis XV Louis XVI
Commode Marquetry and Bronze Transition Louis XV Louis XVI

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

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Marquetry Louis Xvi Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic marquetry louis xvi chest available at 1stDibs. A marquetry louis xvi chest — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the marquetry louis xvi chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right marquetry louis xvi chest, those designed in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Francois Lesage, J. Chastel and Jean Demoulin each produced at least one beautiful marquetry louis xvi chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Marquetry Louis Xvi Chest?

The average selling price for a marquetry louis xvi chest at 1stDibs is $6,750, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $175,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Louis Xvi Furniture

Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.

Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.

Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.

The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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.