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Place of Origin: French
Louis XVI Style Dresser, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This small Louis XVI style dresser comes from France and dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The two drawer commode stands on...
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1860s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Yew, Satinwood, Mahogany

French Louis XVI Directoire style wooden 6-drawer Chiffonier, gray lacquered
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 Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

In the manner of Maison Jansen, Ebonized, Mirrored, and Parcel-gilt Console
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This capacious art deco cabinet has two doors, edged with mirrored panels and gilt trim, that open to reveal four interior shelves. Four drawers are arranged just beneath its white m...
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20th Century Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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, Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood and Sycamore Marquetry and Parquetry Commode with a Brèche d'Alep Marble-Top, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806). Circa: 1870-1880. The finely detailed commode with rounded sides, finely chased ormolu mounts with their original mercury gilt, a single center apron drawer with wreath ormolu pulls and an acanthus plate...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Chest of Drawers Louis XVI Style by Mercier Freres, Paris
By Mercier Freres
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century chest of drawers Louis XVI style by Mercier Freres, Paris with inlays and brass decorations.
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century Wood French Design Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French chest of drawers from 20th century. Furniture of particular shape and construction in mahogany, palisander and beech wood adorned with handles in chromed metal. Chest of drawe...
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1960s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th C. French 3-Drawer Wooden Commode w/Faux Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical chest, with faux marble top and brass hardware, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped faux-marble top, which overh...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Hand Painted Venetian Rococo Style Petite Commodes Nightstands
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted petite nightstands you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set ...
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Mid-19th Century Rococo Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Small Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th century Louis XVI period small commode.
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

“Marie-Antoinette” chest of drawers in Mahogany, after G.Benneman and J.Stöckel
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in HÉRIC, FR
This ceremonial chest of drawers is based on a cabinetmaking work by Guillaume Benneman (1750-1811) and Joseph Stöckel (1743-1802). This perfectly executed piece of furniture was ori...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very mellow, stylish mahogany French Empire chest of drawers with a light gray marble top with straight edge over frieze drawer and three long, graduated drawers flanked by...
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Early 20th Century Empire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Guillerme et Chambron, Limed Oak Two-Door Armoire, France, Mid-20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury, limed oak two-door armoire by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of design he produced for the company Votre Maison. Hand...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Ceramic

French, 19th Century, Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted and Marquetry Commode
By Jean Baptiste Hedouin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French mid-19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry bombé two-drawer commode with marble top, by Bourdet, Paris, After ...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Commode by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, 1960s
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Antwerp, BE
Commode "Week-end" by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, a timeless piece of French design from the 1960s. Crafted from beautiful Landes pine, it features a harmonious blend of functionality and...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Petite French Louis XV Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Commode Foyer Cabinet, Circa 1900
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 delive...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble

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 Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 empire style demi lune commode is made of mahogany with a marble top. Commode has two locking drawers flanked by wedge-shaped, locking side cabinets....
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Early 20th Century Empire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco French Side Table/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Side table is made out of palisander wood. Has 3 spacious drawers with rectangular chrome handles. Elevated by 4 slim legs that have chrome decorative elements on the bottom. Condit...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular St Ann gray and white marble top with rounded corners over a conforming case with three graduated brass mounted drawers with square brass bail handles , raised on ...
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1790s Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century, French Industrial Drawer Bank
Located in High Point, NC
This industrial work table holds a chest of drawers with a unique, timeworn patina. Made in France in the 20th century, a series of ten drawers are arranged in two columns within a s...
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20th Century Industrial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of 19th century French lingerie chests with marble tops on seven drawer cases crafted in tulipwood and walnut decorated with gilt bronze ormolu, drapery escutcheons, and...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite and impressive French marquetry commode from the 1700’s. The commodes top is in wonderful antique condition with marquetry designs trimmed with ebonized molding. There are t...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century French Directoire Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
One of the prettiest commodes we have had. Beautiful walnut with burl panels
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Late 18th Century Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XV style Chinoiserie ebonized lacquered gilt bronze-mounted commode. Of serpentine bombé form with a marble top, containing two drawers, the f...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rustic antique bleached French Commode
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Rustic French Commode in a bleached Walnut, France 18th Century, the chest has its original Bronze handles, superb old patina and warm wear of the Walnut, 2 drawers a...
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Early 18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Marble-Top Commode
Located in Houston, TX
The rectangular gray and white marble top above a conforming case Having three recessed long drawers, flanked to either side by an ormolu- Mounted pilaster, raised on turreted fee...
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Mid-19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI 19th Century Marble-Top Chest of Drawers or Commode, Mahogany
Located in Houston, TX
Finely made marble top French cabinet with white marble top. Bronze doré accents and bead work, bronze mounts to the Upper sides. The drawe...
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Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Bombe Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very decorative French Louis XV style bombe chinoiserie commode lacquered overall. The painted top with gilt edge is over three long graduated drawers, raised on short cab...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

One "Concave" Nightstand in Rock Crystal, by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of nightstands entirely made of rock crystal and brass top. 3 drawers. Creation by Studio Glustin. Price for one piece.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

French Watchmaker’s Cabinet in Beech, Early 20th Century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent watchmaker’s cabinet, known as a layette, dating from the early 20th century. Entirely crafted from beech wood, a material prized for its durability and beautiful natur...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Light Walnut Commode with Three Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style light walnut commode from the 20th century with three drawers, fluted side posts and legs, ornate hardware. This French Louis XVI style light walnut commode ...
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20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XV-Style bronze dore mounted cabinets
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of French cabinets is exceptional due to the fact That they were finely constructed using fine materials in A louis XV-Style. The white marble top is very thick and Bull n...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Fine Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commodes
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis xv style gilt bronze-mounted kingwood, satinwood and tulipwood floral marquetry two-drawer bombé commodes attributed to François Linke, index number 1810, Paris, late 19th-early 20th century with a brêche d'alep marble top. Unsigned and unmarked, circa Paris, 1890-1900. François Linke (d. 1946) was awarded the gold medal for his Grand Bureau...
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1890s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Transitional Style Commode with Marble Top
By Maison Krieger
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (circa 1880) transitional style gilt bronze mounted kingwood & satinwood 3 drawer commode with floral inlaid design and a fleur de peche...
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1880s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Period Marquetry Commode by Jean-Francois Hache
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XV period kingwood and marquetry commode inlaid with flowers and with panels of burl walnut with original handles and on splayed feet
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid century French walnut marble-top commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode circa 1950. Good quality French bombe shaped commode in the rococo taste.  3 drawers fitted with ornate handles and key plates. Parquet ...
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Mid-20th Century Rococo French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

A quality French Louis XVI style mahogany petite marble top commode, C 1910.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The shaped marble top is inset within a bronze gallery above a shaped case with two drawers, all supported by turned and tapering legs. A perfect spot to display your favorite objec...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th C. Painted Wood Neoclassical Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a simple, clean design aesthetic, with rectangular-shaped top, resting above...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Marble Top and Bronze Semainiers
Located in Delft, NL
A French Louis XVI style marble top and bronze Semainiers Rosewood chests of drawers with 7 drawers and bronze fittings on the drawers and corners. France, ca. 1900, 2 keys pres...
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20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

C.1830 French Empire Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
C.1820 French Empire Commode. Fruitwood drawer fronts and a wide grain mahogany top.Bronze column tops and bases original hardware.
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Early 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Commode chiffonnier vintage en rotin des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Commode chiffonnier vintage des années 70, en rotin, poignées en rotin, 6 tiroirs, très belles lignes. Très bon état. Ref 241 025 Hauteur : 117 cm Largeur : 54 cm Profondeur : 52 cm
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan

Stately French Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 19th century French Louis XVI walnut and mahogany commode or chest of drawers having three beautifully framed drawers each having bronze pulls and escutcheons. Lovely original ...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Important Louis XVI Greek-style Commode Stamped MF Roht And JME
Located in BARSAC, FR
Michel-François Roht - Cabinetmaker received Master on August 18, 1773 Imposing Louis XVI chest of drawers in rosewood marquetry in mahogany and amaranth frames delimited by Greek f...
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1770s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Chest Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Chest Dresser Commode Dimensions : 46" Wide X 35" Tall X 22" Deep This gorgeous commode was made in the Louis XV French Styl...
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1980s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Small French Chest of Drawers or Bedside Commode of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French small chest of drawers or bedside cabinet of flame mahogany, featuring a shaped top over a frieze of four drawers with key - with beautiful veneers for the top, sides, ...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Metal

French Neoclassical Style 3-Drawer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style carved-wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a rectangular shaped top, with rounded and emphasized front corners...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Auxiliar table, Side table marquetry and marble, Napoleon III
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
This Gorgeous small French chest of drawers is made in the Louis XV style, Napoleon III period. It features an impressive ochre-coloured marble top with greyish and pearl inlays, wit...
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1860s Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

French 3-Drawer Hand-Crafted Chiffonnier in Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3-drawer chiffonnier is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop....
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2010s Scandinavian Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

18th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser With Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-made in France in the late 1700s using mahogany and grey marble. The commode features three inset drawers al showing beautiful hand-made dovetail joints and decorated wi...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of Louis XV Style French Cabinets/Commodes of Bombe Form, Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite pair of French commodes with bronze dore mounts and marquetry inlay. Bombe form with graceful curved leg ending in sabots. The cabinets are made of Kingwood and have sati...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

A Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Very Fine Marble Top Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener. The keyhole escutcheon stamped with the ‘ZN’ mark from the bronze master model. The back of the bronze...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Demi-Lune Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming, French Louis XVI transitional style demi-lune two-drawer commode, with an intricate inlay of cross-banded patterns across the facade...
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20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Fine Art Deco Chest Of Drawers By DIM
Located in New York, NY
Important Art Deco chest of drawers. designed by DIM, René Joubert and Philippe Petit. Mahogany marquetry, fruitwood and ebony inlay, fine bone inlay details, fluted leg details, pat...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Ormolu-Mounted Cabinet
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style Belle Epoque ormolu-mounted satine, kingwood and burlwood two-door cabinet, the mounts by Ferdinand Barbedienne, fitted with a shaped Breccia Colorata marble top above a Vitruvian scroll frieze, centered by two doors flanked by putti and griffin mounts, the interior with two shelves, on four tapering fluted legs, the backs of the mounts stamped 'FB'. Paris, circa 1890-1900. Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892) Was a highly important and prolific bronze founder of furniture mounts and more commonly, bronze sculpture including figures, animals, urns, clocks and candelabra. His signature Varied from hand written capitals to stamp in capitals,- Bronzes cast bear...
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th-century French Empire chest of drawers in walnut, with brass pulls and column accents, showcases exceptional period craftsmanship...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI wood French Commode , Chest of Drawers , marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing small chest of drawers "SAUTEUSE," Transition style, SXIX, France. On marble Bréche d, Alep original Frontal framed in 3 sections, the central one collected a cartouche with...
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1820s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19thC Large French Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870. 19thC large French walnut marble top commode with key Sourced from the South of France Measures: W 128 x D 59 x H 93 cm.  
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Excellent Semicircular Wall Chest of Drawers, Neoclassicism
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Excellent semicircular wall chest of drawers. Neoclassicism Semicircular solid wood body, finely carved. Extremely high quality workmanship. French neoclassicism arou...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair French Hand Stitched Leather & Brass Faux Bamboo Commodes by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Pair of French Midcentury Modern Neoclassical hand stitched leather and brass faux bamboo cabinets, dressers, commodes or chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet, circ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XV Bombe Commode in Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, NL
A French dresser from the early 20th century veneered with mahogany The dresser or commode has a beautifully curved (bombe) front with three drawers. The mahogany veneer is made in c...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French 18th Century Regency 5-Drawer Petite Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful details in this gem of a small chest of drawers! Found in France outside Paris, This French Regency 5-drawer commode also has a pull-out writing leaf above the drawers. Lov...
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18th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Louis XV Chinoiserie Chest Stamped by C. Saunier
By Claude Charles Saunier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A Small period Louis XVI two-drawer commode red lacquer with gold Chinoiserie decoration, gilt bronze mounts, elegant pulls, beautiful keyhole escutcheons, and having a shaped confor...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Provincial style 6-drawer handcrafted Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "provincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" and finished ...
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2010s French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French art deco chest of drawers J. E.Ruhlmann wood bone
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Valladolid, ES
Unique chest of drawers in precious wood with bone inlay like small bubbles on the top of each leg and the trimmed skirt, small circles that add design and exquisiteness to the piece...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers France, Early 20th century Painted wood in a lovely light green color, with mounted bronze ormolu, and beveled pink, red,...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Commode sauteuse arbalette is made of walnut. It has the shape of deer feet.
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Bombe Commode Creme Peinte And Parcel Gilt
Located in Manhasset, NY
French bombe commode, creme peinte and parcel-gilt, the shaped top over a conforming case fitted with two large drawers, oak secondary, overall decorated with scrolls, raised on shor...
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20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV Burled Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This commode is an elegant, sophisticated example of 19th century craftsmanship inspired by the classic Louis XV style. Crafted from beautifully figured, veneered walnut wood, the co...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th century Louis XV style superb quality ormolu-mounted kingwood bombé commode with a Brêche d'Alep marble top, attributed to François Linke an...
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Amboyna Burl Wood Commode Attr. Maurice Dufrène 1940s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful 1940s Art Deco chest of drawers attributed to Maurice Dufrène imparts a cosy, glowing mood to any space. The warm amboyna burl wood remains looking healthy and smooth some eighty years later. Gilded carved feet and solid brass handles adorn the front of the commode, and one of the signatures of Maurice Dufrène during his lead at La Maîtrise. This commode feels delightfully modern for the period and charmingly vintage now...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Gold Leaf

18th Century Petite Walnut Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 18th-century walnut chiffonnière is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Crafted from rich, warm walnut wood, this piece boasts intricate details and a...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani, Paris. The finely proportioned bombé-shaped commode is veneered with floral marquetry in precious timb...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a carved walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in France, circa 1780. The top of the chest has a nicely molded edge and, as wit...
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1780s French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs

Shopping for an antique French commode or 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.

During Louis XIV's reign, the commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk. 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.

At 1stDibs, find antique and vintage French commodes and chests of drawers for sale — shop Rococo-style commodes, Empire-style commodes, Louis XVI-style commodes and other antique furniture today.

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