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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Louis XV
Style: George III
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A beautifully proportioned small scale English, walnut five-drawer chest with inset self-band on top and crossbanded drawer fronts; supported on bracket feet. Brass teardrop pulls wi...
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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Mid-18th Century Large English George III Geometric Front Five-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid-18th century large English chest of drawers with two cases and geometric carvings. This large 18th century English wooden chest of drawers is composed of two cases of equal size separated by a central molded cornice, each with paneled sides and resting on bracket feet. The overhanging molded rectangular top rests on shaped corbels flanking two small frieze drawers centered by brass oval ring...
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Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) inlaid parquetry 2 drawer commode with bronze trim and shaped marble top.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
French 18th Century Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A fantastic 18th century French Louis XV chinoiserie commode. Newly restored. Amazing raised Chinese vignettes decorate the front and sides of the piece. There are three drawers with...
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Chest of Drawers with Verona Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century Italian Bombe dresser. Verona red marble-top.
Louis XV style. With bronze mounts.
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1890s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial Louis XV mahogany chest of drawers with bombe shape and 3 full drawers below a Pair of drawers all with bronze handles (PORT FURNIT...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV walnut commode with serpentine top, moulded edges, paneled sides and four carved sliding drawers with bronze dore hardware. Shaped apron below.
William Word Fine Antiq...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Louis XV Petite Serpentine Commode w/ Marble Top, France c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Louis XV period serpentine commode in East Indian Rosewood & Kingwood, mounted with a mottled gray marble top, gilt-bronze mounts and hardware throughout, 3 drawers and end...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
This shapely walnut commode of serpentine outline has many indications of quality: It has raised panels on the sides, it has a shapely apron, and well-carved scrolling feet. Despit...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late George III Period Serpentine Chest in Mahogany, circa 1795
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century George III period serpentine chest in mahogany featuring reeded corner columns flanking 4 graduating drawers with string inlay and brass pulls ending with reeded ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Very Rare Three-Drawer Louis XV Olive Wood Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Rare Three-Drawer Louis XV Olive Wood Commode with Albalette Front. Probably from Lyon, France with Walnut Frame
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Louis XV Period Serpentine Commode in Walnut, France ca. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Walnut Commode of serpentine form. Originating in the Provence region of France, and dating from the Louis XV period. Notable for its pierced apron and deep carved designs, an...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Commode in Kingwood and Tulipwood, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV style French commode with a rich arranged kingwood and tulipwood exterior, mounted with gilt-bronze fixtures and Rococo accents, dating from the mid-1800s.
The bombe-fo...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany inlaid bow front chest of 4 drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow front top crossbanded in satinwood and a reeded edge above two short and two long figured mahogany oak lined bow fronted drawers...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Pair of 2 French Vintage Rosewood Marquetry and Marble Bedside Tables
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 Vintage French Louis XV Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands from the 50s
Cabinet Maker Masterpiece - Wonderful Rosewood Marquetry with floral Inlay Work.
Equipped wit...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
18th Century George III Period Painted Chest on Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 18th century, George III period painted mahogany chest on chest of modest proportions, having moulded cornice above 2 short and 6 long, cockbeaded graduated drawers all lined ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Natural Oak Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XV commode hand-made in France in the mid 1700s using oak and pegged construction. The chest shows the typical overall look of the Louis XV style, with cabriole feet, scalloped...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
George III Mahogany Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A veneered and crossbanded chest of drawers with a concave profile, the reeded top above five graduated drawers raised on fluted legs. The top drawer with phone charger within.
Dim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Wood Painted Chest of Drawers 1700-1750
Located in Roma, RM
I am pleased to present to you a magnificence of Italian art , a fully lacquered and painted dresser from the mid-eighteenth century, the lacquer is still in excellent condition, exc...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Georgian Mahogany Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Georgian two over three drawer Mahogany chest. The top reeded edge with book matched and cross banded veneer. Pine secondary wood on the dovetailed case with decorativ...
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Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular bow front over two over three drawers. Bracket feet.
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760.
This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XV Style Chest Of Drawers, Original Condition, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Unrestored Regence style chest of drawers made in France in the late 19th - or early 20th century.
Highly crafted piece of furniture with fine marquetry and impressive bronzes.
Loos...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Inlaid Walnut Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, kidney-shaped fruitwood antique commode was crafted in France, circa 1950. The commode sits on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabot mounts over the feet. The bow front, over a scalloped apron embellished with a center decorative bronze mount, features two drawers decorated with parquetry motifs and dressed with the original pulls and matching intricate escutcheons. The cabinet is further decorated with bronze mounts in the corners, and both rounded sides are also embellished with inlaid marquetry decor. The surface is dressed with the original beveled variegated marble top with olive green, tan and gray color palette. The traditional nightstand...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Style French Commode of Lightened Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th-century Louis XV style French commode is an elegant and ornate piece of furniture. It is crafted from lightened walnut, giving it a beautiful and warm hue. The commode featu...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
George III Mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1800, of rectangular form, with two short over three long drawers, with shaped feet. Some warping and cracks and consistent with age and u...
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19th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Painted Country French Louis XV Commode, Chest
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XV commode made in France in the mid 1700s using oak and pegged construction. The chest features three overlay large drawers decorated on the front with raised, symmetrical han...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Blue Commode, Chest
Located in Carmine, TX
Painted Louis XV commode handmade in France in the mid 1700s using oak and pegged construction. The commode is a beautiful period piece with handmade large dovetail joints in the dra...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Italian commode from the city of Siena made in the late 1700s using walnut. With elegant lines and proportions this one is a true timeless beauty!
The commode presents three overla...
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
An 18th-century French Louis XV commode made of oak. This commode features three drawers with vast storage space and superb bronze handles.
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Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Malle Louis Noël Stamped Wooden Chest Of Drawers, Paris 18th Century
Located in Badia Polesine, RO
Period: Louis XV.
Provenance: Paris.
Measurements: 115x57x82h cm.
Condition: excellent state of preservation.
Description: the Louis XV chest of drawers under examination is a splendid example of refined 18th century Parisian cabinet...
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Palisander
Fine Pair of Late 19th C French Louis XV Commodes Stamped by the Paris Maker
By Chardon & Dujardin
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XV kingwood and satinwood gilt bronze mounted commodes. Original breccia marble tops and fine gilt bronze mounts. Stamped illegibly CHAR...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Wood & Painted Louis XV Style Bedside Tables/Chest of Drawers
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of hand-carved French, Louis XV, style bedside tables/small chest of drawers with a handsome bombe style curved shape. The pieces are hand-finished in a French Blue/Grey with ...
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2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Chest of Drawers c. 1930’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French early 20th century chest of drawers in bleached walnut. The chest has three large drawers for storage and have the original bronze hardware. The chest is detailed with a grace...
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, circa 1750-1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English George III Mahogany chest on chest, circa 1750-1780. Superb patina.
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with molded corners and edge, with brushing slide over four graduated drawers. Brass bail handles. Bracket feet.
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut Commode
Located in New York, NY
This little walnut commode oozes with elegance and charm. This sweet piece in solid walnut is from the Louis XV period, circa 1750. If features two drawers with original gilt bronze ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV-Style Painted Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Louis XV-style dresser is painted white and has three drawers with large elaborate metal handles The sides are paneled in the French manner.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV Provincial style painted commode or chest of drawers with wonderful patina and details. Painted wood with trim detailed, decorative hardware.
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Louis XV Styled Painted and Marble Topped Oak Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
probably 1940s, France. Commodious size The marble top of serpentine shaped and multi-beveled. Stamped France twice on back (see photo). of French oak, providing strength and support...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Commode, Chest Manner of Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XV style chinoiserie commode or chest, early 1900s, the shaped marble atop a conforming cabinet with a single do...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
Is it 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 a 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.
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.
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