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Place of Origin: French
Fantastic Hand-made Country French Dark Walnut Louis XV Bombe Dresser Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an outstanding hand-made commode in the traditional French tradition. The commode is entirely made of walnut and made with oak secondaries, dove-tail joinery and with mortice...
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1940s French Provincial Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Inlaid Wood with Marble Top French Louis XV Style Dresser, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French chest of drawers from the first half of the 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, in Louis XV style, pleasantly adorned with geometric inlay in walnut and...
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1920s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassical Walnut Commode, France, circa 1790
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and handsome French late Neoclassical /early Directoire walnut three drawer commode with elegant brass lion head ring drawer pulls, the whole supported on plinth block fe...
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1790s Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Commodes Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: wood
Style: Art Deco French
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouv...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Accents, Custom Midnight Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with black marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounce...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Fabulous Chest of Drawers in the Campaign Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous cherrywood chest of drawers in the campaign style, of exceptional quality, finely hand carved, brass mounted throughout and with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode made from cherry with a wonderfully grained gray marble top following down to four drawers over...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
2-Drawer Coffee Table in Solid Cherry, Stained and Light-Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcrafted modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire sty...
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2010s Neoclassical French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany, satinwood, tulipwood and fruitwood marquetry and parquetry commode, after a model by Jean H...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th century in walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th century in walnut
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th century. The wood is of the bramble of walnut.
Walnut brambles are...
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1840s Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Painted Commode, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style painted two-drawer commode with thick beige marble top, all on cabriole legs.
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique half-round Empire chest of drawers, mahogany, around 1810
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique half-round Empire chest of drawers, mahogany, around 1810
Semi-circular body, one door in the middle flanked by full columns and one drawer each above and below. An extremel...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest.
This stunning French Louis XV style ebonized two drawer chest has beautiful gilt bronze hardware and the original locks and key....
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Empire Revival Mahogany & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Server Buffets, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive pair of Napoleon III Empire Revival mahogany, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze-mounted server buffets, after Pierre-Philippe Thomir...
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19th Century Empire Revival Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was hand-crafted from solid oak and accented with cast brass drawer pulls by obvious master craftsmen! The top features a...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
2-drawer coffee table in cherry, a French Directoire Style interpretation
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table with 2 independent drawer belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style ...
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2010s Neoclassical French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique walnut, marquetry and ormolu mounted Louis Revival serpentine fronted commode, circa 1880 in date.
The chest has a gonzalo alves cross banded top with d...
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1880s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Incredible 18th Century Carved French Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Incredible 18th Century French commode, with hand-carved ornament and gilded hardware, from Jean Rey Antiques, Lyon.
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Late 18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century French painted three drawer oak commode with oversized brass handles. 1820.
Code: 8684
Dimensions:
W: 49.5" (125.7 cm)
H: 34" (86.4 cm)
D: 24.5" (62.2 cm)
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Fine Quality Kingwood French Louis XV Style Vernis Martin Pated Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This commode is absolutely beautiful. The Kingwood and beautiful marble top contrast beautifully and the painted Vernis Martin scenery is beautifully done. The commode will have miss...
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1920s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble
Biedermeier Corner Cabinet, 19th Century, Fully Renovated
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier corner cabinet from 19th century. It comes from France most probably. It is made of pine wood, veneered with beautiful pyramidal mahogany. It features two shelves and a d...
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut commode from the 19th century, with butterfly veneer and grey marble top. Created in France during the 19th century, this walnut commode features a grey veined marble...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French fruitwood commode.Of interesting design with a great set of ormolu handles.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Louis Quinze chest of drawers with two drawers and a brown marble top with gray veins. The fire-gilded, asymmetrical fittings with rocaille and wing motifs adorn the front, th...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Slender Lingerie Chest w/Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wood lingerie chest, with marble top and five drawers, from the 19th century. This antique small-sized commode from France features its original marble top, w...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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 Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Commode Dresser with Marble Top and Gilt Bronze Accents
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style Commode dresser with marble top and gilt bronze mounts. Rare "Roi Soleil" bronze details on sides. Bronze Neoclassical references in bronze handles and base of...
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20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879
By Henry Dasson, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted Marquetry Commode
By Henry Dasson
After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, supplied to Marie-Antoinette for Versailles. Constructed i...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry and Ormolu Two-Drawer Commode, Early 19th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally handsome early 19th century French Louis XV walnut, burlwood, satinwood, and fruitwood marquetry lockable two-drawer commode or petite chest with ormolu mounts and e...
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Early 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Metal
French Faux Bamboo and Pine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French (late 19th Century) faux bamboo and pine bedside commode with a top drawer above a large door.
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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant cabinet is a striking example of the refined aesthetic that characterized the Napoleon III period in France. The cabinet showcases a masterful combination of materials a...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France
Bleached Walnut
Large and Double Drawers
Unique and Decorative
CONDITION: Good condition. Wear con...
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Early 19th Century Country Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A 19TH Century Blue Painted Commode
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
An early nineteenth century blue painted Empire commode with three drawers, bronze lion mask handles, all supported on simulated crocodile feet, with black marble ...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Restored Chest Of Drawers With Zebra Tapestry 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This small chest of drawers from the art deco period has three drawers with two handles. It has been completely restored and customized. First painted in black, it was then covered with a zebra...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Lacquered Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen lacquered commode.
This stunning vintage French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen three drawer commode, credenz...
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1970s Louis XVI Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
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2010s Neoclassical French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious, vintage four drawer French Art Deco dresser, chest of drawers in burl walnut featuring a lively grain pattern with a rich, warm ap...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
French Regence commode, 18th c. Signed Roussel
Located in Houston, TX
This cabinet is made of very fine kingwood and rosewood veneers
And inlaid in marquetry patterns. It is signed Roussel which was
A French ebeniste in the 18 th century. It exhibits f...
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Late 18th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1830. The traditional antique commode sits on thick square feet over rounded columns decorated with bronze ring m...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Brass
R & Y Augousti Lizard Covered Chest of Drawers
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Hudson, NY
A great chest of drawers wrapped in lizard skins by R & Y Augousti of Paris. This design Duo of husband and wife have been creating luxury pieces since 1989 when the firm first start...
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1990s Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lizard
Pair of Large, Early 19th C. Chinoisserie Chests from Paris. C.1820.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Never in the 35+ years that we’ve been in business have we ever had anything like these rare matched chests. From Paris, this incredible pair of early 19th Century (C.1800) are in ex...
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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Chest, Tamara by Reda Amalou, One-Off, 2020, Gallery Collection
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
A unique and remarkable sideboard, masterfully designed by Reda Amalou and adorned with galuchat by skilled artisans. Witness to exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, it...
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2010s Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th C French Provincial Five Drawer Walnut Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful French Provincial walnut commode with serpentine front and conforming molded edge top, surmounting three fitted top drawers (one of which is hidden in the center), over t...
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18th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet ~ Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet ~ Commode with Carrara Marble combines the size and proportions of a chest of drawers with the functionality of a buffet, and does it with in...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Louis XV Walnut Commode, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Louis XV carved walnut commode, 18th Century.
Five drawers with three smaller drawers including a hidden drawer over two large drawers.
Provenance: Estate of T. Boone Pickens (J....
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine marble-topped commode, with elegant marquetry-fronted drawers and bronze ormolu mounts. This handsome little chest of drawers dates from the Louis XVI Period, late 18th c...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th c. French Regency style Commode / chest with ornate bronze dore mounts
Located in Houston, TX
This French 18th century commode is in the regence style. Bronze
Handles in a brilliant hue and Fine and quality construction throughout this piece make it exceptional. The construct...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Transitional Marquetry Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV-XVI transitional period commode with lovely marquetry in satinwood, rosewood and tulipwood, Gris Sainte Anne marble top and three drawers. The commode features a cent...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Ben King Colorful Stand Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ben King colorful stand designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada.
Measures: W 38 x D 36.6 x H 55 cm.
Structure in MDF with painted ash veneer.
Metal base plated with Champagne color...
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2010s Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very lovely 18th century Louis XVI period commode in painted wood with three drawers over tapered feet origining from the South of France. Wonderful painted finish.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV walnut marble top commode is a rare find indeed! Artfully hand-crafted from sumptuous select French walnut, it features a subtle bowed front that is lavi...
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1890s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century French painted commode with a distressed soft salmon pink paint finish. 1820.
Code: 8576
Dimensions:
W: 43....
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Early 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
Neoclassical Period French Bleached-Wood Commode w/Nice Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood commode with nice hardware from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top over the case which houses three full-...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Stylish walnut chiffonier with marble top.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Stylish walnut chiffonier with marble top.
Origin: France, early 20th century.
Very good condition, no damage.
Material: Walnut, metal, marble.
Dimensions: height 98cm, width 64c...
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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe 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.