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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Baroque
Style: Louis XV
French Louis XV Style Bombé Satinwood Marquetry & Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV Style bois satiné, kingwood and amaranth - Ormolu Mounted Two-Drawer Bombé Commode with mottled marble top. The bowed front and sides with floral marquetry and flor...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Stainwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XV style blonde-stainwood and gilt bronze-mounted two-drawer commode with marble top, Paris, circa 1900.
Measures: Height 33 1/8 inches (84.1 cm)
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Pink Blush & Silver Gilt Serpentine Bombay Chest / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French Louis XV style painted commode with the original painted finish in a combination of a blush pink and silver gilt. When I first analyzed this piece, I was thin...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Poplar
Pair French 19th Century Louis XV/XVI Style Transitional Commodes, Linke Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th/20th century Louis XV/XVI style Transitional Style Satinwood Parquetry and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commodes with Brêche d'Alep marble-tops, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946), inspired by models by Léonard Boudin (French, 1735-1804), Gilles Joubert...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XV Kingwood And Parquetry Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine
With serpentine Breche De Alep marble top over a conforming case with two drawers with bronze handles and escutcheons. Raised on cabriole legs ending on sabot. Prove...
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Style Lacquered Bow Front Demilune Sideboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 19th century mahogany bow front sideboard chest or commode featuring a demilune form. The chest was crafted in England in the grand French Louis XV taste and now wears a s...
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19th Century English Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Danish Blue-Gray Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque chest of drawers painted in bluish-gray.
Front with beautifully carved serpentine drawers adorned with original bronze fittings in the form of crowns on drawer handles and falcon locks.
Denmark 1730-1750.
Later professional painted...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of Louis XV Rococo Style French Inlaid Marble Top Commodes Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
This gorgeous pair of Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commodes...
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1940s European Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Requiring the talents of four master artisans, Antique French Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Commodes such as this example needed a talented menuisier to create the complex naturalistic,...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional museum quality, Italian, renaissance walnut cassettone with fitted bureau in the upper part & exceptional Bambocci carving, Lombardy.
This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Late 16th century, Northern Italian furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were unique sculptures in their own right. The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. Showing customary signs of wear from time, the lion’s paw feet make a great statement. This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the color and patina are warm and lustrous. This cassettone was illustrated in one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture in the 1969 and has been in two renowned collections.
The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion...
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair Large Scale Italian Maggiolini Inlaid Bombe Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1990s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood
Painted Italian Marble Top Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A charming, painted 2 drawer commode with original bronze hardware and Brocatello di Spagna marble top. Flowers and vine decoration all over.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy from the early 20th century.
Hand-crafted fine quality craftsmanship, detailing, a...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Italian Lewis Mittman Carved Walnut Provincial Louis XV Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Lewis Mittman chest of drawers or bombe style dresser. Made of walnut featuring rectangular serpentine form with carved Provincial / Louis XV styling. Made in Italy.
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis XV Tulipwood and Parquetry Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With a thick serpentine breche de alep marble top over a conforming case with two conforming drawers with bronze handles raised on cabriole legs with sabot feet. From a Bellevue Avenue Newport Rhode Island estate.
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble
Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs. The slightly bulging front is decorated with rocaille-shaped fittings and inlaid with ribbon...
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand.
By Henredon.
USA, circa 1980s.
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th C. French Louis XV Carved-Wood Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved-wood commode, with subtle serpentine front, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a shapely top with scalloped sides and serpentine front...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Antique French Louis XV Style inlaid marble top commode is truly breathtaking! If you look closely at the photos provided you will see the intricate inlaid marquetry design thro...
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Burled Walnut Commodino
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautiful burled walnut veneered and inlaid 2 drawer commodino. Beautiful movement. Patinated bronze locks and sabots. Parcel gilt lines. Inset sienna ma...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode / Chest with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style commode with a lovely Sienna marble top. The ormolu appears to be a cast bronze. The red painted finish is not original and is intentionally distressed.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Robin's Egg Blue Venetian Paint Decorated Distressed Italian Commode Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Rosewood Chest with Ormolu Mounts and Escutcheons
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th century, France, a beautiful four drawer inlaid rosewood tall side chest, with variegated loose marble top, ormolu mounts and sabots, and crisp cross banding. The escutcheons on each drawer front complement the mounts on the corners. The beveled variegated marble top shows soft pinks, golds and tans...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Baroque Chest of Drawers , circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molding edge above three long inlaid drawers, raised on bracket feet.
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Olive, Walnut
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800.
This elegantly curved secretary desk has three spacious drawers in the lower part. The writing flap ...
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1790s Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Ormolu and Marble Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, ormolu and Sienna marble Genovese commodes. Each two drawer chest is raised by elegantly curved legs with fine richly chased pierced foliate ormolu sabots. The chest displays an outstanding and most decorative curvaceous shape with exceptional quarter veneered Kingwood...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An attractive, 18th century solid walnut commode of the Louis XV period. Having moulded top, and curved sides, with a slight serpentine front. Two drawers with elaborate handles with...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commode
By Johan Hugo Fürloh
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional early 18th century Swedish Baroque commode in walnut signed by Johan Hugo Furloh (master cabinet maker in Stockholm 1724-1745) grea...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Curved Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Bronze Elements Stamped De Beyne Roubaix
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice curved chest of drawers is made of ebonized wood with finely chiseled bronze elements. The piece is stamped by De Beyne Roubaix. This is a Frenh work, circa 1880.
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Crossbow Commode / Chest of Drawers in Walnut 18 ° Century Louis XV
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Magnificent crossbow chest of drawers in walnut from the 18th century - Bourgogne (Lyon) Louis XV
Very beautiful crossbow chest of drawers curved on its sides which is unusual and...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so called Transition period, the time between Louis XV and Louis XVI. It already shows the plain and stricter design of the Louis XVI period, but has still some playful marquetry decor details which draw from the more pompous Louis XV style. The three drawers commode stands on four cabriole legs with bronze sabots. Between the first and the second drawer is a decorated bronze band. This beautiful chest of drawers has its original wooden top with its veneer decor matching the decor of the front and sides.
The Transition commode has been expertly refinished in our workshop.
The price includes costs for the exquisite restoration and the international shipping from Europe...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Vintage Louis XV style commode made in France in French sycamore with original brass fittings, natural lacquered French sycamore wood finish. Me...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Unique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Commode Cassone Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Unique Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1740.
Important, unique ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf
18th Century Venetian Louis XV Chest of Drawers Walnut Tuia Venezia
Located in Sanremo, IM
Venetian chest of drawers in walnut, burr walnut, thuja and poplar interior measuring 105 x 135 x 55 cm moved centrally in an elegant and delightful manner from the beginning of the ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Precious Chest of Drawers in Olive Briar Italian, 18th Century, 1700
Located in Barletta, IT
Precious chest in olive briar, rounded and enriched with light carvings. Divided into three drawers, it stands on wavy feet.
Origin: Northern Italy, Venice
Period: first half 1700
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
Rococo Style Three Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo style chest/commode with marble top.
This chest dates from the early 1900's and has its orginal marble top and cast brass handles.
The chest has been restored and renovated ...
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1950s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period)
A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
Painted Louis XV Style Commode Bombe with Ormolu and Marble Top
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style commode bombe with bronze ornaments and marble top.
Elegant and fluid.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
Superb quality 18th century period Louis XV two drawer commode. The top has scalloped and shaped edges, which are beveled and molded and follows down to hand paneled sides, which are also shaped. The commode has two drawers in the front, both with shaped and carved molded drawers with the most exquisite hand cast detailed hardware we have ever seen. The case is supported on hand shaped legs, decorated on the front legs, with beading and a shell detail at the knee, and ending in scrolled feet. Absolutely...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Rococo Style Art Deco Style Commode
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Rococo bureau with marble top and legs in matte black. Front and side in an Art Deco black and white graphic pattern. Fine original fittings in s...
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1950s Swedish Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Italian-Made Vernis Martin French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Buffet Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully made, time-worn Italian take on a French design. The piece has a great original finish and exhibits 100 years of use but does it nicely. The cabinet can be used...
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1920s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Fine French late 19th century Louis XV style around 1890 fruitwood floral marquetry and bronze mounted two drawer bombe petit commode. The serpentine shaped chest of two drawers, eac...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Louis XV Commode with 2 drawers renovated to the heighest standard with a redesigned pattern to the front and sides.
Original brass fittings a...
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1950s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A carved and hand painted Venetian commode decorated with delicate flowers, leaves and scrolls. The inset sides fully decorated as well. 3 drawers are...
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1680, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
Antique Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian antique Louis XV style olive wood bombe chest of drawers with brass drawer pulls, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Olive
Gustavian Haupt Chest with Three Drawers in a Gold Christian Lacroix Design
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Haupt Chest with Three Drawers in a Gold Christian Lacroix Design. Originally from the 1930's fully restored and redesigned. Original brass fittings and marble top.
Measu...
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1950s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Louis XV Commode, Crowned C Bronzes
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very beautiful Louis XV chest of drawers in marquetry of violet wood treated in frieze, opening with four drawers in three rows and presenting a very rich ornamentation of gilded and...
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1740s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Rare Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonised and Torto
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional and rare pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque gilt bronze and metal mounted ebonised and tortoiseshell cabinets of grand scale with Provenance.
Spain circa 1680.
The moulded top above a central door of architectural form with a niche and the standing classical figure of Athena flanked by dual pairs of Tuscan pillars, to the door reverse being segmented walnut and inlaid with ebonised geometric banding, opening to reveal five tortoiseshell and ebonised fronted drawers with gilt stars and ring handles, the bottom drawer concealing a further secret drawer to the rear.
The portico being flanked by eight conforming drawers retaining steel locks and gilt escutcheons.
The sides with segmented walnut and inlaid geometric banding and ebonised mouldings together with iron drop carrying handles, on gilt metal clad claw ebonised ball feet.
Provenance - purchased by Mr Stuart Fearnley of Rose Green Farm...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Fine 18th Century Marquetry Marble Top and Gilt Bronze Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late 18th century French Louis XV mahogany and marquetry inlayed marble top commode with gilt bronze mounts. Original marble top with tulipwood and satinwood inlayed vine...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid carved cherry ...
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis Style XV Marquetry Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Louis XV Style ormolu-mounted tulipwood and exotic woods marquetry serpentine bombe commode. The breche d’alep marble top is over two drawers sans traverse inlaid with flor...
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Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
1920s Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful Louis XV bombe chest of drawers with satinwood inlay. Made in France in the 1920's this chest features 3 wide drawers and a stunning pi...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1880, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Baroque chest of drawers was made in the 18th century in Switzerland. The three drawer commode has a pretty kingwood and maple root veneer with rosewood details on a pine wood frame. The Baroque chest comes with original bronze fittings. Additionally it has a brown-reddish marble top. This is an exquisite piece with a beautiful veneer pattern...
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1760s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood, Maple
18th Century French Walnut Wood Commode En Tombeau from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
An en tombeau is a type of commode with three tiers of drawers and short legs. Our walnut wood chest of drawers was hand-carved in Provence, France d...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Walnut
1930's Harlequin Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
A Louis XV style commode from the early 19th century renovated to the highest standard with a harlequin pattern. Original cast brass metal fittings and marble top. 2 drawers.
Measu...
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1950s Swedish Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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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