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Place of Origin: French
Louis XVI Style Commode, After The Model By Joseph and Guillaume Benneman
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Commode, After The Model By Joseph Stöckel and Guillaume Benneman. Decorated overall with berried s...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mid-Century French Louis XV Marble Top Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, kidney-shaped fruitwood antique commode was crafted in France, circa 1950. The commode sits on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabot mounts over a scalloped apron decorated with a bronze mount. The bow front features two drawers decorated with parquetry motifs and dressed with the original pulls and intricate escutcheons. The cabinet is further decorated with bronze mounts at the shoulders, and both rounded sides are also embellished with inlaid marquetry decor. The surface is dressed with the original beveled "Breche d'Alep" marble top. The traditional nightstand...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant French commode, called a "Sauteuse" because of it's shapely, long legs ready to spring forth! Original ebonised finish with decorative brass drawer handles and escutcheons...
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19th Century Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform
By Starform, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform the price is for the two small slits on one hand
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic, Beech

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 Chest W/White Marble Top
Located in Nashville, TN
This, is a beautiful mid 19th century French commode they would call it. We typically call them chest somehow another commode that doesn't sound fitting. This one is all original, wi...
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1880s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage bamboo chest of drawers by maugrion, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant wooden and bamboo chest of drawers with 3 large drawers. Produced by Maugrion, delivering quality rattan and bamboo furniture and sold in high segment furniture shops such a...
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1970s Bohemian Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

French Oak Large Chest of Three Drawers Painted Gray, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Large chest of three drawers with carved panels from France, circa 1820-1840. The newer, professionally applied soft gray painted finish (with blue and white undertones) adds a touch of life and interest to this heavy oak chest. The carved panel drawers, fluted tapered feet and fluted side accents are gently distressed adding to the vintage feel of the dresser. Expected age-related separation of wood is visible in the drawers and back, but does not impact the strength nor functionality of the dresser. The three long drawers all function and each have 2 brass pulls for ease of use. This lovely large French chest of drawers...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Albino 19th Century Louis Phillipe Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th Century Louis Philippe commode, a testament to timeless French elegance. Topped with a beautiful, resilient grey marble slab, this antique ...
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Fine Louis XVI Style Inlaid Commode
Located in New York, NY
A fine Louis XVI style inlaid commode.
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Tulipwood, Walnut

Signed Andre Sornay Chest in Ribbon Mahogany and Brass
By Andre Sornay
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally polished and completely installation ready. An...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th c Régence walnut commode
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
One of a kind piece of exceptional quality. Carved French Régence walnut commode. Has original hardware and a wonderful patina. Carved drawer...
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Early 18th Century Régence Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl ash commode from France . This is a period Louis Philippe piece, with a fabulous gray marble top. The color and matrix are absolutely amazing in this top! The cas...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines with rich materials. The entire composition is subtly balanced with muted black leather and burnished brass coloration. The piece features brass faux bamboo legs, solid brass hardware, solid brass inset flush mounted drawer pulls and back plates and brass corner moldings...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Directoire-Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
Directoire- style commode with marble top on tapered legs.
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20th Century Directoire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century French Small Louis XV Marquetry Side Table or Table Chiffonnière
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century French Small Louis XV Marquetry Side Table or Table Chiffonnière A small Louis XV transition period side table or commode, a so-called "table chiffonière" with a recta...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tulipwood

Maison Jansen cream lacquer brass mirrored chest of drawers 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Maison Jasen five drawers, cream lacquered chest of drawers would be stunning in any bedroom or living room. Made to order by...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large French Bamboo Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Natural bamboo and rattan are the chief materials creating a summery, organic aesthetic in this 1960s French commode chest of drawers, while bri...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode w/ Bombe Form & Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Bombe Form & Grey Marble Top
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved solid walnut four drawer commode or chest of drawers. French or possibly Swiss, mid to late 18th century.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 18th Century French Regence Commode in Fruitwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Commode in Fruitwood with Carved Apron, Scroll Feet, & 2 Drawers.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Directoire Walnut Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptionally stylish pair of early 19th Century three drawer chest of drawers with good use of matching walnut to fronts. Having original marbles on top. The drawers having eboni...
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Early 19th Century Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Petite Louis XV Period Commode in Tulipwood with Bronze Dore Mounts & Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite Louis XV Period Commode in Tulipwood with bronze dore mounts & grey marble top, France 18th century.
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Painted Commode will make a charming addition to any casual decor! Crafted from a variety of woods, it features a...
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Early 20th Century Country French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Country French Nightstands ~ Petite Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Country French Nightstands ~ Petite Commodes are a delightful combination of form, function and flair! Crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous oak, each features a si...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Spectacular 18th century Régence Period Provençal commode from Nîmes
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
From Nîmes this opulently adorned two-drawer galbe front and openwork crosspiece commode crafted from walnut from Nimes, France, dating back to around 1730. Commode Sauteuses from N...
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Early 18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned inlay veneer drawer faces and sides. Featuri...
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Rosewood and Amaranth Chest of Drawers, Transition Louis XV / Louis XVI Style –
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Beautiful three-drawer chest of drawers in rosewood and amaranth veneer, topped with Brocatelle marble. The first of these drawers, in the upper section, features a raised front, inl...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French 2nd Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French 2nd Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode was crafted during the Napoleon III period, when all the major French styles were revived, especially the one that gained prominence during his uncle's reign at the turn of the 19th century. This example was lavished with exotic flame mahogany veneering across the front, providing a visual feast that is accentuated by the half columns on each corner, both fitted with cast bronze capitals and bases. Brass shields cover the keyholes, allowing one to use keys...
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Three-Drawer Walnut Commodes with White Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style walnut commodes from the 19th century, with white marble tops, three drawers, fluted side posts, tapered legs and brass hardware. Created in Franc...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French Farmhouse Bedside Tables - Nightstands in Brown and Cream Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of two French chests of drawers - nightstands in French Farmhouse style. These commodes have been patinated with a beautiful weathered brown patina and finished with a charming p...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Regency Style Kingwood and Tulipwood and Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Regency transition style kingwood and tulipwood parquetry and ormolu-mounted two-drawer commode with marble top, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 34 1/...
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Late 19th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s This is a description of a pine chest of drawers that was designed ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pure Lamb Chest of Drawers Set of Two
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers pure lamb set of two, with structure in solid beechwood. Covered with pure Mongolian lamb wool. Each with: - Two real horns of Aries and two real horns of Koudou....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Dresser, France 1770, Kingwood
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XV dresser, France 1770. This unique dresser was made in the period between Louis XV and Louis XVI. It still has the graceful curves and the richly decorated bronze fittings...
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1770s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Satinwood

Antique French Walnut & Marble-Top Bombè Chest of Drawers with Mirror Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique handsome walnut and marble bombè chest of drawers with beveled mirror, circa 1885-1895. Chest itself is 40" High. (Overall is 102")
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Empire Commode with Marble Top and Column Shaped Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire commode from the 19th century, with white marble top, four drawers, butterfly veneer, bronze mounts and column-shaped posts. Created in France during the 19th century, this Empire commode features a rectangular white marble top sitting above a frieze drawer concealed in the apron. Three additional drawers, adorned with butterfly veneer and fitted with shell hardware...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Late 19th Century Rosewood Commodes by Cressent
By Charles Cressent
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV (Late 19th Cent) rosewood two door commodes with bronze dore trim with singerie (monkey) design & shaped marble top (stamped: CHARLES CRESSENT)       
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Two Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail
Located in Houston, TX
A testament to the artistry of the 19th century, the Two Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail exudes timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship. Crafted with meticul...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Henry Dasson
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, Ormolu, Bronze

French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Commode, After Riesener
By Henry-François Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A French ormolu mounted mahogany and sycamore marquetry and parquetry inlaid commode. After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener. The shaped yellow and black-veined marble top above a br...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest of Drawers “Pantalonnière” with Three Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Chest of large drawers whose wooden structure is entirely sheathed in saddle stitched black imitation leather. The front legs run along the sides of the cabinet to join the undersid...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
A fine very quality tall French Louis XVI style kingwood, marquetry inlaid bronze-mounted marble-top commode. The front door inlaid with a basket of flowers.
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

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

Small Commode
Located in London, England
Small sized French mahogany commode with black marble top. Circa 1880. H 86cm x W 107cm x D 50cm
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1880s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French Louis XV walnut commode with grey marble top, pierced apron, & 2 drawers.
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French 1750s Louis Seize XVI Commode by Jean-Baptiste Tuart in Wood and Marble
By Jean-Baptiste I. Tuart
Located in Ulm, DE
Chest of drawers with three drawers signed "J B TUART" (Jean-Baptiste I. Tuart) cherry and mahogany, shellac hand polished inlays in various fruit woods marble top Original Louis ...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Provincial Fruitwood 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful 18th century French Provincial fruitwood 2-drawer commode with shaped top, scrolled feet, and carved apron featuring branches, "C" scrolls and "S" scrolls.
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18th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 18th century Louis XVI Secretaire has a stunning veneer and marquetry. The elegant unique slant-top desk or "secretaire en pente" combines different walnut veneer grains with maple and bird's-eye maple as well as satinwood. The secretaire has three drawers on the outside. The inside of the writing compartment has six small drawers, several open compartments and a secret compartment. This gorgeous and remarkable desk is in very good original condition and has its original patina. It ships from Europe...
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1750s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut

French Bow Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century French painted three drawer bow front beech commode with a faux marble top. 1840. Code: 8932 Dimensions: W: 46.5" (118.1 cm) H: 27" (68.6 cm) D: 22" (55.9 cm)
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

French Regence Style Bronze Mounted Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
French Regence style bronze mounted marble top cabinet.
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Early 1900s Regency Revival Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century marquetry marble top chest of drawers of serpentine form, finely hand carved with gorgeously rich patination and grain. Ormolu mounted throughout and intrica...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Parquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French, Louis XIV style, walnut commode. With a parquetry top and sides with good set of rococo handles; all in very nice condition.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A fine pair of late 18th century Marquetry demilune cabinets with marble tops
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of French Louis XVI mahogany and marquetry inlayed demilune side cabinets with marble tops . Gilt bronze mounts
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Petite Serpentine Commode w/ Marble Top, France c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Louis XV period serpentine commode in East Indian Rosewood & Kingwood, mounted with a mottled gray marble top, gilt-bronze mounts and hardware throughout, 3 drawers and end...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombe Chest or Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Louis XV two-drawer commode with Breche d’Alep marble conforming top in shades of pink and grey with molded edge and notched corners, all with rosewood and tulipwood crossband...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode or Child' s Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Louis XVI style petite French commode, or chest of drawers made of solid oak. This small commode has carved relief adorned drawers and sturdy turned legs. Waxed...
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Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
By Michel Pigneres
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Nice sideboard by Michel Pigneres, The finish is original lacquered wood. Deep maroon color. The metal is silver with patina. There are some small scratches on the surface as to be ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
$6,860 Sale Price
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Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode
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1960s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Walnut Bombé Commode
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century three drawer walnut bombé commode, with steel handles and escutcheons. Probably made in the Bordeaux region of south-wester...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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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