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Place of Origin: French
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Empire marble top commode is a superlative example of fine craftsmanship during a most interesting period of French history under the influence of Napoleon III, the last monarch. Featuring a tailored neoclassical architecture, it boasts cornerposts with rectilinear plinth blocks at the base, and a scrolled corbel towards the top seeming to support the upper drawer tier. The upper drawer is unadorned other than the sheer natural beauty of the walnut face...
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1870s Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique "Commode Sauteuse" was crafted in southern France, circa 1780. The fruitwood chest stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder ov...
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Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with four drawers and marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, over case which houses four drawers (upper drawer is disguised within the top frieze), designed in clean and linear lines with straight skirt, and presented upon four block style feet. Each of the lower three dove-tailed drawers is adorn with their original hardware; a pair of brass lion...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th C. French Serpentine Commode w/Spectacular Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood serpentine commode, with gorgeous brass hardware, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a very softly curved serpentine design at front, whi...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI carved and painted commodes. Beautiful patina on these. Fabulous! Circa 1840.
50w x 21d x 34.5d
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period rococo serpentine chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular shaped top, with softly-rounded corners and serpenti...
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18th Century Rococo Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Light Oak Five Drawer Dresser, France, Mid-20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury, polished light oak dresser by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of design he produced f...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French two drawer chest of drawers with great color and silver colored ormolu.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Pair of French Commodes bombe' form with elaborate bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French bombe shaped commodes
with bronze dore mounts on front and sides
cross match kingwood veneers
Pale cream marble with rose hues
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Small Gilt-Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode With a Grey Marble Top.
This fine commode has a shaped grey marble top with canted corners, above a frieze with a gilt-...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century French Louis XVI style commode features intricate carvings and a painted finish, adding a touch of antique elegance to any space. The piece exudes a regal charm wit...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair French Ormolu Marble Kingwood Rosewood Marquetry Desks Side Tables
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Identical Pair of French Single Drawer Kingwood Writing Desks or Side Tables of oval form and unusual small proportions of outstanding quality, last quarter of the Nineteent...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Chest in Shagreen, by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional chest entirely covered with shagreen, 3 drawers.
Unique piece by Studio Glustin,
France, 2019.
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2010s Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
French Regency style bombe commode with white marble, ormolu mounted
Located in Houston, TX
The bombe shape is graceful and the tulipwood that was
Used makes this piece especially desirable. The white
Marble top has light gray veining running throughout the
Surface. A light...
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Late 19th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Marble Top Finely Carved 3 Drawers Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Antique French marble top finely carved 3 drawers brass pulls bachelor chests dressers cabinets MINT.
High quality hand made dovetail joints.
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20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Painted Louis XVI Commode, 18th Century, France
Located in New Orleans, LA
A two-drawer chest on tapered legs, this painted commode with original paint and hardware is from the period of Louis XVI.
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite Louis XVI-style chest of drawers originates from France and has been crafted around 1860. It boasts a stunning rosewood veneer adorned with marquetry bands made of mah...
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1860s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th C. Commode w/Fluted Column Side Posts & Really Neat Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wood three drawer commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a rectangular-shaped top with subtle scalloped edges about the front and both side...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Pine 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
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Pine
Late 18th century French gilt bronze mounted commode
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 18th century French gilt-bronze-mounted walnut bombe shaped commode. With a moulded Spanish brocatello marble top above a pair of quarter-veneered doors, opening to reveal two s...
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Early 18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Transition Style Commode after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
Commode after the original model from Jean Henri Riesener in transition style.
Lightly modified model after an original by Jean Henri Riesener
(1734–1806). solid pine.
Rectangular co...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Maison Regain Elmwood Chests
By Maison Regain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Maison Regain elm wood three-drawer chests with curved drawer front with integral pulls, circa 1970's France.
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1970s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Elm
$11,250 / set
Pair of 20th Century French Regence' Black Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair French Regence' style commodes painted in a piano black lacquer with gilt bronze hardware and details. Exceptional quality and beautiful hardware! Fabulous!
48w x 19dx 35h
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$11,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Organic Fossil Unique Commode
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
This exceptional round shaped commode is covered with marquetry of oceanic fossil. It has three drawers, and can be realized in rock crystal and custom size. This one is a unique pie...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Shell
19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Directoire mahogany Commode exudes the understated elegance for which the style is world renowned! Crafted from exotic mahogany imported from the Americas during ...
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1890s Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest Of Drawers With All Curved Sides In Walnut
Located in PARIS, FR
This stunning walnut commode embodies the elegance of the Transition style, seamlessly blending curves and straight lines for a refined, harmonious design. With gracefully curved sid...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Early 19th C. French Three-Drawer Commode with Beautiful Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French chest commode with really pretty veneer and dark trim, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France has been designed in n...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Louis Style Bronze Ormolu Commode Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, commode chest you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful commode is statement p...
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Late 19th Century Louis XIV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Petite Commode with Grey Marble Top and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French commode from the 19th century, with grey marble top and two drawers. Created in France during the 19th century, this petite commode features a rectangular grey marble...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers with original brass hardware and original marble top, and walnut banding detail. Ni...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Commodes Attributed to Audoux & Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in TARBES, FR
Chest of 3 drawers in rattan attributed to Audoux & Minet, circa 1950, magnificent patina, very good condition.
Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet were a French Modernist designer-du...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
$1,258 Sale Price
70% Off
French Louis XVI Inlaid Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI 6 drawer commode with bronze trim and marquetry inlaid veneer with a marble top.
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
French Side Chest w/Orig. Black Marble & Brass Accents, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French three-drawer side chest with original marble top from the 19th century. This antique end table from France features its original marble atop a cube-shaped case which houses ...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical hand-stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers, console or sofa table by Jacques Adnet. 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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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Commode À Portes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Commode à Portes. Each chest is raised by square tapered fluted feet below the straight...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Early 19th Century French Fruitwood Serpentine Front Commode with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century French fruitwood serpentine front commode with 3 drawers, paneled sides, and cabriole feet.
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Early 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted marquetry commode
After the design by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806)
After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, supplied to Princess Adélaïde for Versailles. Constructed from amaranth with veneered tulipwood "en semelle" and dressed with a profusion of finely cast & hand-chased ormolu mounts, with a Sarrancolin marble platform, atop a breakfront frieze, set with three drawers, over a unified central panel divided in two drawers depicting a 'bois de bout' marquetry floral still life within a gilt-bronze frame, flanked by panels of quarter-cut tulipwood with ormolu handles suspended from lover's knot bows, with conforming matched panels to the concave sides. The apron is mounted with a finely cast central scroll, and the canted corners dressed with cascading ormolu foliate mounts terminating in lion's paw feet.
French, circa 1910
Madame Adélaïde's commode
The design for this commode was one of the earliest royal commissions awarded to Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), the master craftsman who was later appointed cabinetmaker to Louis XVI and his court in 1774. The commode, with its architectural features, extensive ormolu mounts and immaculate marquetry work, was ordered in 1776 and delivered that same year for Madame Adélaïde (1732-1800), the daughter of king Louis XV and Marie Leszczynska. The commode was later moved to château de Bellevue when it was given to her by king Louis XVI.
The famous commode was later part of the Earl of Carnarvon's collection, who also bought furniture made for Napoleon. Carnarvon's wife, Lady Elmina Wombwell, was the child of Alfred de Rotschild, which may explain the post-revolutionary history of the royal commode. In 2018, the Riesener commode was bought for the nation for the sum of 3.5m€ and returned to Versailles.
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Empire Semainier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic early French Empire semainier in Mahogany, each of the seven drawers (intended to be used one for each day of the week), has ebony inlay aro...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished with superb neoclassic carved detail that is visually captivating! When viewed from ...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Walnut Buffet with Two Drawers and Two Doors, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French walnut distressed buffet with two drawers and two doors opening to a shelf, 18th century.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of French 19th Century commodes in the Louis XV style. The curved solid wood bodies are adorned with glossy lacquered marquet...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XV Period Serpentine Commode in Walnut, France ca. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Walnut Commode of serpentine form. Originating in the Provence region of France, and dating from the Louis XV period. Notable for its pierced apron and deep carved designs, an...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Directoire Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. This piece has three dovetailed drawers and gilt brass handles. The clea...
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Early 1900s Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Deco Exotic Wood Vanity Mirror Chest of Drawers manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Deco vanity mirror with chest of drawers. Use of exotic woods on a deco skyscraper base. The handles are 2 types of wood. No markings or labels. Appears to be of French origin. An early piece that shows some age with loss of veneer and some of the white plastic deco detailing on the piece.
Manner of Paul Frankl Skyscraper...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency, French Louis XVI Style Commode, Mahogany, Oak, Marble, 1920s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency, French Louis XVI Style Commode, Mahogany, Marble, France, 1920s
Maison Jansen inspired Mahogany commode with bronze mounts on the foot corners and bronze framing...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style French Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Dimensions : 47.5" Wide X 35.5" Tall X 21.25" Deep
This go...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1880.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
dimensions :
height 90 cm x width 110 cm x depth 65 cm
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1880s Renaissance Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$1,389 Sale Price
20% Off
French 18th Century Provençal Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A lovely serpentine fronted walnut commode, Circa 1740.
Comprising of two drawers with their original handles.
Supported on cabriolet legs.
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18th Century 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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