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Place of Origin: French
French Chromed Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exceptional and sophisticated sideboard, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and sleek chromed hardware and black lacquer finish. This extraordinary piece, created during the first...
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20th Century Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$5,712 Sale Price
35% Off
French Directoire Heavily Brass Inlaid Ebonized Commode Circa 1940 Jansen
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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1940s Directoire Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Exquisite antique king wood with bronze mounts in Louis XV style. This Commode is in excellent original condition. Featuring beautiful brass or...
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1930s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent pair of French commodes captures the refinement of the Louis XVI style. A highly detailed parquetry design is inlaid into the commodes’ facades and centered by beaut...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$198,500 / set
French Louis XV Style 1910s Grey Painted Commode with Bronze Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style two-drawer light grey painted commode from the early 20th century, with discreet serpentine front, bronze hardware and cabriole legs. Born in the early years ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
An Elmwood Commode France 1980s
By Maison Regain
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An elmwood chest France 1980s.
High quality manufacturing.
Very heavy.
In good condition.
Category
1980s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of this 1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece of elegance with exquisite ornate details....
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Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Five-Drawer Chest with Bronze Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French five-drawer chest with bronze decorations.
Category
19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Commode, France, 1760-1770
Located in Belmont, MA
Outstanding Louis XV commode, France 1760-1770, rosewood, elmwood and amaranth marquetry with original marble top. Beautiful original bronze fittings. The commode is in very good con...
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1760s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Rosewood
French 19th Century Charles X Period Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality French early 19th century Charles X period, circa 1830, rosewood and satinwood two-door commode. The bottom frieze, raised by inlaid voluté supports, hides a drawer with a detailed satinwood inlay of scrolled foliate branches. Above are richly inlaid doors with designs of scrolled acanthus leaves framed within a Greek key design border. The doors decorated with extremely fanciful hardware open to reveal three satinwood drawers with a lock on the bottom drawer. Above is an inlaid La Tulipe...
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19th Century Charles X Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
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
Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux
Located in Kent, Dover
A monumental French commode a vantaux after the Model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreaux. The serpentine verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentin...
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1930s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Dresser in Black Lacquer with Polished Nickel Hardware, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, created in the 1940s, is a striking example of refined craftsmanship and bold design. Expertly restored and finished in a deep, mirror-like black piano lacquer, it radiates timeless glamour while offering practical sophistication for modern interiors.
Measuring 120 cm in width (47.2 in), 90 cm in height (35.4 in), and 50 cm in depth (19.7 in), this piece stands confidently without overwhelming a space — ideal for bedrooms, entryways, or living rooms. The commode features three spacious drawers, beautifully constructed with dovetail joints, each adorned with freshly nickel-plated circular handles that catch the light like finely cast jewelry.
What makes this piece truly captivating is its sculptural presence: the body curves subtly outward at the front, framed by vertical columns reminiscent of classical architecture. These columnar details are crowned with polished metal finials, their Art Deco lines softened by the lustrous sheen of fresh nickel. The base flows into elegantly shaped legs, finished with refined metal sabots that echo the visual rhythm of the upper corners.
The black lacquer surface is not simply painted, but built up through layers of traditional high-gloss piano finish — each one hand-polished to achieve a flawless, liquid-like surface that reflects its surroundings with incredible depth.
More than just a chest of drawers, this Art Deco commode is a sculptural statement — designed to be admired, touched, and used. Whether holding your wardrobe essentials or serving as a luxurious accent in a curated interior, this piece embodies the elegance of 1940s Paris...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Louis XV Commode With Marquetry and Ormolu Mounts
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XV Style Commode in kingwood with fruitwood finely inlaid marquetry and C.1900.
Dimensions:
W: 48″
D: 20″
T: 38″
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century French Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional fine quality louis XV Style with highly detailed bronze mounts and inlay marquetry work. Triple nosed heavy marble.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Lacquer and Ormolu Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant early 20th century Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Commode designed in the mid 18th century style with marble topped ebonized ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Louis XVI Rosewood Commode
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI rosewood commode, attributed to Nicolas Petit (French, 1732-1791, master 1761), 18th c. and later elements, three drawers flanked by flu...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century French Iron Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 20th Century French iron chest of drawers embodies a rugged industrial aesthetic, perfect for contemporary or vintage-inspired interiors. The sturdy iron frame features...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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
Maison Regain Elmwood Chest
By Maison Regain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elm wood three-drawer chest by Maison Regain with expressed joining details and carved integral drawer pulls, circa 1970's France.
Category
1970s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Commode with wonderful lion paw feet, in the Empire style, although we have seen this style referred to as restoration as well. Old plank has a history of purchasing anything with animal related feet and especially the lion paw style. Just take a peek at our lion paw sofa...
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1890s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers from Alsace
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XVI Period French marble top commode, or chest of drawers, from Alsace. Made of solid oak with fine hand-carved floral details, wine harvest theme with a basket...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI drop front desk, France 1780, walnut root veneer with details in cherry, plum and boxwood veneer and Marquetry. The special so...
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1780s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Cherry, Walnut
19thC French Faux Bamboo Apprentice Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880
19thC French Faux Bamboo Apprentice Fruitwood Commode with Carrara Marble Top
sku 944
W31 x D22 x H51 cm
Category
1880s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
$1,820 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan and Mirror Chest of Drawers
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning chest of drawers in rattan and mirror with 4 drawers. Typical of the seventies, high quality of craftsmanship, entirely hand made. Excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
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
Empire Commode, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire commode. Mahogany, oak, ormolu bronze, Saint Anne marble. France, 19th century.
Rectangular chest of drawers with top board in Sainte Anne marble, made of carved mahogany and oak, with three drawers at the front, decorated on the front with two rings that emerge from the jaws of two bronze lion protomes and a coat of arms. Lock with two crossed cornucopias; under the table is another hidden drawer with internal divisions; the front legs are carved in the shape of a claw, and the rear legs are rectangular. Known as Saint Anne marble is a dark gray veined marble from Belgium and widely used for furniture panels, monuments, etc., although there are preserved Louis XV and Victorian style fireplace...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Mahogany and Copper "Tulip" Chest, Maurice Dufrene
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco Mahogany and Copper "Tulip" Chest, Maurice Dufrene
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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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 Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th century French Louis XV commode.
Well detailed large antique French Louis XV painted three-drawer painted blue, black, white and black commode...
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Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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 Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$14,228 Sale Price / set
25% Off
18th Century Rare French Campaign Commode
Located in High Point, NC
18th century rare campaign commode from France that breaks down completely flat for moving. The top is beveled around the edge over hand paneled sides and two drawers over two drawer...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A Very Unique French 18th C. Chest w/ Reed Carved Accents & Side Doors w/Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful French bleached-wood carved chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France features three front drawers flanked within wide set, reed carved pan...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed
By David Lange
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning mid-century black chest of drawers or cabinet from the David Lange house. Since 1969 this company has been a benchmark in design furniture, specia...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$2,659 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of serpentine shaped, black lacquered, marble top, 2 drawer commodes from famed Paris Design Firm, Maison Jansen. Beautifully hand-painted Chinoiserie design with gi...
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1940s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$38,000 / set
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial Louis XV mahogany chest of drawers with bombe shape and 3 full drawers below a Pair of drawers all with bronze handles (PORT FURNIT...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century French Oak & Mirror Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s oak commodes with 2 mirrored doors with painted drape design (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Mirror
$17,500 / set
Stunning Pair of French Commodes Chiffoniers with Brass Details
Located in Bronx, NY
A stunning Pair of French Commodes Chiffoniers in solid wood and brass details.
The Pair of French-Style Commodes Signed by Jacques Boda...
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1960s Neoclassical Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 1930s Empire Style Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Black Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut commode from the early 20th century, with grey veined marble top four drawers and black columns. Created in France during the second quarter of the 20th ...
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Early 20th Century Empire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Brass
Louis XVI Style, Mahogany, Marble, Bronze, Commode, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Mahogany, Marble, Bronze, Commode, Chest of Drawers, France, 19th C.
A stunning four drawer bedside table, commode or nightstand. Having a front composed of two sm...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Painted French Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Painted French Empire Period 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue is a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. The commode features a stunning pale blue / ...
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1790s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this exceptional 18th century French Commode was handcrafted and carved by talented artisans from solid old growth walnut. The piece features a two plank top that has been banded on each end with a carved serpentine front. Each of the three drawers are dovetailed and exhibit intricately carved inset hand pulls. The front corners present carvings as well as the side panels. The commode rests on four hand carved legs. This unique piece will add French charm...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th-Century Baroque Revival Inlaid Dresser in the Boulle Type
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Baroque Revival Inlaid Dresser in the Boulle Type
We present you this 19th century dresser, inspired by the 17th-century Baroque furniture in the Boulle style.
The whol...
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19th Century Baroque Revival Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,965 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire Style Commode w/Figural Columns & Pink Marble
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an adorable petite commode with wonderful grained veneer and blackened flat columns on the sides which have a bronze woman's head on the top and bronze feet on the bottom. It...
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Mid-20th Century Empire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique French louis Philippe commode
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful Louis Philippe chest of drawers in walnut, consisting of 5 drawers with high-quality with good quality ormolu handles & escutcheons with the original marble top. Drawers ...
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1820s Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Petite Commode with Bronze and Porcelain Mountings
Located in El Monte, CA
This is a handsome Louis XVI style petite commode, featuring bronze and porcelain mounts and a freeform marble top that sits perfectly above a bronze cast ribbon egg-and-dart style r...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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 Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Wooden Commode by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Chest of drawers in sculpted wood with wood and top in acid patinated brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$21,880 / item
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
This stunning French Art Deco chest of drawers from the 1930s is an exquisite blend of form and function. Crafted with beautiful Bubinga veneers on oak, th...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bubinga
18th Century Marquetry commode with Sainte-Anne Grey Marble, Stamped by L.Aubry
By Louis Aubry
Located in London, Park Royal
Bois de rose et Palissandre Marquetry Commode from the Transition Period (LouisXV/Louis XVI)
Stamped L.Aubry pour louis Aubry (made Master the 31 August 1774)
5 drawers on 3 levels...
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Late 18th Century Other Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak will make a splendid addition to your timeless decor! Hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth seasoned oak, it...
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Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode, Attributed to Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany commode, in the manner of Martin Carlin, attributed to Henry Dasson.
The lockplate signed to the reverse 'Duvivier, Paris'.
The design for this elegant commode is taken from the celebrated lacquer model by Martin Carlin delivered in 1785 to Madame Victoire, daughter of Louis XV, for her use in the 'grand cabinet' at the Château de Bellevue and today in the collections of the Louvre (OA 5498).
This commode with its Fine gilt bronze mounts and superb quality of construction was undoubtedly made in one of the leading Parisian workshops towards the end of the 19th century. .A popular model versions were made by many of the most important haute luxe...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
An Important 19th Century French Henry Dasson Commode in the Louis XVI Style Aft
By Henry Dasson
Located in Benington, Herts
An Important French Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson (1825-1896) after the design in 1788 for the Kings Cabinet at Saint-Cloud by ebeniste Adam...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Provincial Louis XV Walnut, Three-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial Louis XV walnut commode with marble top, serpentine front, 3 drawers with bronze hardware and shaped apron.
William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for a...
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Mid-18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique French Burl Elmwood Consulat Style Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
The Consulat style is a subset of the Directoire period, coinciding with the initial consolidation of power by Napoleon Bonaparte (roughly 1799-1804). Both historically and culturall...
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Late 19th Century Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Large Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze-Mounted Malachite Vitrine Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A large and unique antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted bombe shaped Malachite vitrine cabinet of superb quality embellished with fine curved single glass door...
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20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
$47,760 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Marble-Top French Side Table with Brass Gallery
Located in Toronto, CA
This 19th century French walnut side table with a lovely patina developed with age. The off white marble top is framed on three side with a brass gallery. The table has one drawer an...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
19th C. French Neoclassic Commode w/Original Marble Top & Brass Trim/Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with its original marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded fro...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
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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