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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Louis XVI
French Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt- bronze mahogany, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and magn...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
French Small Size Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French small size three-drawer painted wood commode. This little chest from the 1970s features nicely carved swag motifs on each drawer. This piece sits upon slender fluted legs. T...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Demi-Lune Commode with Marble Top
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant mahogany commode is a Classic. The two central drawers sans-traverse are flanked by shaped doors enclosing side cupboards. The front is inlaid with a musical trophy, the...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Parquetry, Armorial Commode with original Marble Top, aft...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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 conforming marble top. This shapely commode is perhaps more en arbalete than serpentin...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Kingwood
Louis XVI Style French Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a French polish for a lustrous, museum-quality finish. The hardware and trim is al...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Pair of Italian NeoClassic Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic mahogany bedside commode or nightstand, the rectangular crossbanded top above three graduated drawers, on splayed legs.
Dimensions: 27" W x 30" H x 20" D.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode or Dresser
Located in San Antonio, TX
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of our 20th Century Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode, now available for your consideration. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail,...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Experience the timeless elegance of the 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode, meticulously crafted to embody the essence of classic French design. Constructed from premium oak...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Located in Nashville, TN
A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Serpentine Front Dresser Painted White With Green French Line Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming antique hand painted serpentine front walnut dresser with distressed white paint and green French line motif. The four drawers glide smoothly and offer plenty ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Late 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Three Drawer Commode
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode or Chest of Drawers was crafted from old growth Walnut by furniture artisans in the late 1800's. The pi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and elegant pair of period Louis XVI (1774-1792) French chiffoniers. circa 1780
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th century, most likely Parisian work, hi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode in Black
Located in North York, ON
Exquisite antique Louis XVI style Marble Top Commode, a testament to the enduring elegance of French craftsmanship. Crafted in the 1940s, this commode embodies the grandeur of the Lo...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Louis XVI Marble Top Commode in Gray
Located in North York, ON
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis XVI Marble Top Commode. Crafted in France, circa the 1940s. Its sleek brass inlay and hardware gleam against the sophisticate...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers Commode Buffet Bar
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style bar buffet topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
One dovetailed drawer, two doors and a practical storage ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
19thc French Louis XVI style Carved Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI style Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers/ Dresser. 4 Drawers.
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Country French Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Country French Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the epitome of refined classic style! The rectilinear architecture of the piece recalls the glory yea...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Cerused Commodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of cerused commodes or chests of drawers made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The large chests feature pilaster column reeded corners. The three drawer cases are centered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode.
Circa 1900
Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style elements creates a unique juxtaposition of curves and classical details. The result is a...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Style commode, mahogany with white marble top 19 th c
Located in Houston, TX
This cabinet is very well made with the drawers sliding easily
It has quality hardware that is complete. The white marble top
Has no restorations and has very pale gray veining. The ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Chest of Drawers - Commode
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique Louis XVI style commode with 4 drawers and decorative carvings - beautiful patina on the small painted commode - perfect for the hallway, bedroom or living room.
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style 1890s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Lion Head Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut commode from circa 1890 with three drawers and brass lion head hardware. This splendid French Louis XVI style walnut commode, dating back to circa 189...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Top Plum Pudding Mahogany Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Top Plum Pudding Mahogany Chest. Three drawer construction with square tapering legs topped with a gray marble top with white veining.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Stone commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Stone commode. This highly detailed three drawer commode is raised on four Mahogany legs supported...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
20 th Century o nemet komod
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy nagyon mutatós, diszitett tágas belsővel komód , alkalmas étkező részen de akar egy nappaliban vagy irodában elhelyezhető.
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
20th Century klaszikus gyogyoru diszitett komod
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy gyógyoru diszitett, ritka jelenés komódot. Nappali, halóban akar irodában elhelyezhető.
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Neoclassic Period French Marble-Top Commode w/Paw Feet & Lion's Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic painted wood commode with marble top from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped white/gray marble top, above a case...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19 század, Antik, Eredeti Copf komódé
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a klasszicista komódot ,
eredeti zárral benne .
Ez a bútordarab azért is különleges mert plusz
elemekkel rendelkezik mint egy általános
komódot ( lasd a tükö...
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1850s Hungarian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Braid
Italian Louis XVI Style Intricate Marquetry Commode Imported by Slack & Rassnick
By Henry-François Riesener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted in the style of Henry-François Riesener and imported from Italy by Slack, Rassnick & Co. NY in the early 1900s, this commode boasts intricate marquetry and a classic...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Fantastic 1850s era Italian Made Formal Walnut Directoire Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare find indeed. The piece shown here is a much higher form of Italian-made commode than most we see or have and has the hottest styling of those days in Europe- French Di...
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1850s Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well figured American walnut
Four drawer chest
Supported by high bracket feet
Early open bale brass hardware
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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Inlaid Rosewood Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Inlaid Rosewood Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Dimensions : 49.5" Wide X 22.25" Deep X 37" Tall
This Commode is out of this world! It has gorgeous rosewood grain...
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 52" Wide X 20" Deep X 43" Tall
This gorgeous chest was made by Herman Miller in the early 20th...
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1920s American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI Style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum-quality. There ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with three drawers and brass escutcheons. The chest of drawers is made of walnut and stands on elegant square tapered legs. The top drawer is slightly s...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers with original brass hardware and original marble top. Nice proportions with classic...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 18th century commode is made of a beautiful flamed walnut, with 3 drawers.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four drawer chest in walnut with ebonized moldings
Nicely figured walnut with graduated dovetail drawers
Supported by wooden casters.
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with Carvings and Marquetry, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Antique classicist chest of drawers
Germany
Walnut
around 1780
Dimensions: H x W x D: 81 x 111 x 61 cm
Description:
Two-tier chest of drawers with fine carved decoration, created ...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis XVI patinated chest of drawers dating from 19 th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis xvi chest of drawers dating from the 19th century, nicely patinated in two colors opening with 3 drawers
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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Louis XVI Commode Stamped Nicolas Virrig
Located in BARSAC, FR
Nicolas Virrig - Paris - Master April 11, 1781
Important Louis XVI chest of drawers with central projection in marquetry presenting on the front reserves in rosewood treated as butt...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished with superb neoclassic carved detail that is visually captivating! When viewed from ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Circa 1870 Louis XVI Style Bleached Walnut Drapery Swag Commode from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this fantastic Italian walnut commode has a highly unusual form and dates to circa 1870. The two-tiered chest of drawers surmounts an unusual a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal, Bronze
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French , Cherrywood marble topped commode / chest of drawers
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Mid 20th century great quality cherrywood marble topped commode three large drawers, original brass mounts and handles.
French circa 1930’s Great colour, this piece came from a Castl...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
Louis xvi chest of drawers 3 patina drawers with different shapes and colors
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty Louis XVI chest of drawers from the 19th century opening with 3 drawers, beautiful patina, very decorative in several colors and pleasant shapes, spindle base in perfect ...
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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
Louis XVI chest of drawers 18th century magnificent patina toile de jouy
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis CVI chest of drawers dating from the 18th century opening with 3 drawers closing with keys very beautiful patina with pretty toile de jouy patterns
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
French 19th C. Secretary Chest Neoclassic Brass Hardware, Black Finish w/Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood secretary chest from the 19th century. This antique slat front chest from France features a drop down/fall front door, which ope...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This petite French Louis XVI-style cherrywood commode has a charmingly rustic feel. Raised on four sheath legs, it features two frieze drawers adorned with gilt brass ring-handles an...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Single Chest
Located in New York, NY
A Neoclassical Demi-Lune chest.
Various woods in marquetry patterns with fine fruitwood inlay details
and patinated brass escutcheons .
Three center drawers flanked by side cabinets.
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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode after Benneman
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode after Benneman
French, Early 20th Century
Height 93cm, width 179cm, depth 69cm
This outstanding commode à vanteaux is after a ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A petite and most elegant Louis XVI style two-drawer ‘Commode Sauteuse’ in veneered wood and marquetry, with marble top and ornate gilt brass fittings. This curiously named style of ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Louis XVI style painted oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Charming , neat sized dark green painted French chest of drawers
Circa 1900 with original solid brass handles , working locks and a key
Height 86 cms or 34 inches
Width 86 cms or 34 ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Louis XVI Dresser
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant walnut chest of drawers threaded with "organ pipe" motif with bone vents, Siena, Louis XVI.
The structure of the cabinet features truncated pyramidal legs and consists of f...
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16th Century Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis XVI Dresser, Eastern France 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This unique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1780 and comes from Western France. The three drawer commode has a cherry veneer and is decorated with plum inlays on the ...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
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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