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Place of Origin: French
French 19th Century Painted Chest Of Drawers With Bronzes Handles
Located in London, Park Royal
An antique French, Empire period, chest of drawers, circa 1820's.
The solid wood body is painted in a French grey/blue which has an interesting, textured, age distressed patina show...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Period Walnut Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV period walnut commode in galbee form, three drawers and gilt bronze foliate style mounts. The commode has a very nice, mellow patina. The top is one large, solid piec...
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Early 18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
French Regence Petite Commode, Circa 1750
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine French Regence period petite 3-drawer commode in walnut marquetry with original Sienna marble top, gilt-bronze hardware, (including its original key) circa 1750.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1750s Louis Seize XVI Golden Console Table with Marble and original Mirror
Located in Ulm, DE
Console Table with Mirror
detailed ornaments
wood, gold leaf
marble
original mirror with blind spots
Louis XVI (also: Louis-seize),
France, Mid 18th Century
Mirror dimension...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
18th Century Provencal Cherrywood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming 18th Century cherrywood commode.
Of wonderful colour and form.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
20th Century Louis XV Style Ceremonial Commode in Marquetry and Marble Top
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this beautiful Louis XV-style bombe chest of drawers with two drawers and no crossbar from the early 20th century. It is adorned with rich gilded bronze decorations re...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning 19th century Louis Philippe Chest with its simple but stately design. Stripped of the original color showing now showing the woods naturial color and gorgeous deta...
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1850s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Period Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers, France, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-18th century French Louis XV period 3-drawer commode in walnut on cabriole feet.
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Chiffoniere with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Chiffoniere with Carrara Marble Top is the perfect solution for providing lots of organizational storage in a very small floor footprint while ...
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century French Carved Wood Bread Dough Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic 19th century, French carved wood bread dough chest style Louis XVI.
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1850s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
French Louis XVI Style Light Walnut Commode with Three Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style light walnut commode from the 20th century with three drawers, fluted side posts and legs, ornate hardware. This French Louis XVI style light walnut commode ...
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20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Hellerup, DK
Small chic French Art Deco chest of drawers with 3 drawers and a white opal glass shelf inserted in the oak wood. Nice chunky handles ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Oak
French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat
By Etienne Doirat
Located in PARIS, FR
A Regence ormolu-mounted commode by Etienne Doirat (Paris, 1675-1732)
Rare and elegant commode curved on the front and on the sides, in amaranth veneer arranged in sheets in the frames. It opens with four drawers in three rows: two large and two short and asymmetrical .
Rich ornamentation of chiseled and gilt bronzes: the Rococo frontal cartouche, mounts with oak leaf windings, foliated handles and clogs, rosettes on the sides.
Flanders red marble top.
Size: h. 35.04 inch, w. 56.69 inch, d. 33.46 inch
By Etienne Doirat (1675-25 June 1732), Regency period, 18th century
Although not stamped, our commode belongs by its shape and its bronze ornamentations to an identified corpus of the production of Etienne Doirat, one of the most talented cabinetmakers under the Regency.
This group of chests of drawers listed in public and private collections, some of which stamped E. Doirat are characterized by the almost identical front cartouche.
On our chest of drawers, this cartouche is formed by two scalloped lambrequins joined by a clip they are extended by branches with acanthus foliage and flowers with beaded friezes. Inside are two keyholes, the first with a lion's mouth, the second formed by two stylized dolphins facing each other with lion's paws under a valance.
Chests of drawers by Etienne Doirat with the frontal cartouche:
Commode in identical "tombeau" shape:
- Commode stamped Doirat, Christie's London, July 10, 2008 lot n 43
- Unstamped chest of drawers, doc. Me Tajan, published in "French 18th century Furniture" by Kjelleberg
Commode of different shape, identical front cartouche:
- Chest of drawers with three drawers, stamped Doirat, Christie's London, November 27, 2018 lot n 509
- Sarcophagus chest of drawers, stamped Doirat, J. Paul Getty museum, Los Angeles
- Chest of drawers with two drawers, stamped Doirat, private collection, illustrated in J. - D. Augarde
- Chest of drawers with three drawers, stamped by Migeon, but attributed to Doirat from the former Eugène Kraemer collection, sale at Galerie Georges Petit (Paris), May 5-6, 1913, lot 141; former Ogden Mills collection, Paris, rue de Varenne...
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Early 18th Century Régence Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Plywood French Art Deco Style Pickled Chests of Drawer, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century plywood French Art Deco style pickled chests of drawer from the 1950s.
Typical Art Deco brass handles. This chests of drawer has been pickled to show its mode...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Painted Blue and White Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative French blue and white painted commode with old Carrara marble tops. Makes a beautiful statement and adds a lot of character. So pretty!!
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
FRENCH PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS 19th century
in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered seats.
small defects.
Dim.: 71 x 69 x 53 cm
good conditions
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19th Century Rococo Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 18th century Chest of Drawers
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite small Louis XV Chest of Drawers is a true standout piece, boasting a captivating veneer decor that adds to its allure. The drawers ...
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1760s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Gorgeous Rock Crystal Inlaid Commode by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
This dresser features three drawers, and is entirely inlaid with unpolished rock crystal platelets. Feet and finishes are made of brass. A pair is available. Studio Glustin Creation ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Exquisite French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Marble-Top Commode C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Ormolu-mounted mahogany parquetry marble-top commode C. 1870.
A very nice quality commode with french bronze mounts, and exquisite quality parquetry throughout...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Serpentine Front Rococo Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th century French painted serpentine front commode with a marble top, 1880.
Dimensions
47.5 inches (121 cms) wide
20 inches (51 cms) dee...
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19th Century Rococo Revival Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th C. Walnut Bordelaise Commode Bombé with Breccia Macchia Vecchia Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
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An exquisite walnut commode, hand-carved in Bordeaux during the 1700s, this three tiered chest of drawers has a beautiful breccia macchia vecchia marbl...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Breccia Marble
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Buffet or Dresser by Lahalle
By Pierre LaHalle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French Art Deco mahogany buffet/commode with 2 doors, 4 drawers and black lacquered wood pulls by Lahalle.
Signed.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Industrial Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Introduce a statement of historical significance and unique design with this 19th Century French Industrial chest of drawers. This piece seamle...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Commode Cabinet, C. 1880
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite quality French Ormolu-mounted vitrine commode cabinet, C. 1880, attributed to Paul Sormani.
A very elegant vitrine / commode cabinet with exquisite jewel-quality ormo...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
Chest of Three Drawers in Solid Elm by Pierre Chapo. France 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Paris, FR
Rare model of three drawers chest in elm by Pierre Chapo, 1970 period.
The pull handles are made of leather.
Perfect condition.
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1960s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Elm
French Antique Transformation Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
The French antique transformation furniture chest of drawers, originates from Paris and dates back to around 1800. The special feature of this...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Bombe Shaped Chestnut Provincial Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare 18th century Louis XV period bombe shaped chestnut provincial commode.
French circa 1750
Of an unusual curvaceous waisted form having a shaped front (often referred to a...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mirrors and wrought iron chest of drawers, 1940s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mirrors and wrought iron chest of drawers, cabinet, opening with five drawers in the front. France, 1940s
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1940s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Regency Period Tombeau Commode
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful tomb chest of drawers with generous shapes made of geometric rosewood marquetry. Drawers framed with rosewood fillets. Rich gilded and chiseled bronze ornamentation. Ope...
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Early 18th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French painted Commode features subtle rococo styling cues with the molded detail and the contoured apron with scrolled legs, but they are so subtle that this re...
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1770s French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th c. French Louis XV Style carved 3 Drawer Walnut Commode with Bronze Hardware. Lyon, France.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Commode with Marble Top in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French kingwood bombe commode with red marble top in Louis XV style, with scrolling leaf ormolu mounts, the serpentine marble top with a moulded edge, above two deep dra...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
French 19th C. Neoclassical Bow-Front Commode in Blue/Gray w/Charcoal Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised bow-front chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique commode from France features a nicely bowed body with top corners having a canted projection, which con...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco French Burled Inlaid Dresser or Bureau
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant ,French Art Deco burled dresser or bureau with inlaid birch wood, handmade , signed interior , illegible in pencil and number branded, with off...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Walnut
1950s French Louis XIV Style Carved Pine Chest / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! You don’t often see pine with such elaborate carving! It is a French pine three drawer chest with Louis XIV styling. The drawers are lined with paper. The only condition...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Carved and Bleached Tall Oak Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century French carved and bleached tall oak chest. This piece has exceptional carving. Makes a beautiful statement!!
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
A Painted French Chest
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a great way to add some personality to a room. A charming Louis XV-style painted chest with three drawers and escargot feet. Painted in a soft golden yellow with gray ...
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1940s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Signed JP Ehalt Country French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
By J.P. Ehalt
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, very fine quality, fruitwood chest of drawers, featuring superior craftsmanship, superb detailing and elegant decorative accents, this vintage French chest of drawers...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu Commode À Porte
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, ormolu Commode à Porte, after a model by Joseph Stöckel and Guillau...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Spectacular 18th century walnut commode with three drawers and original hardware. Each drawer follows the lines of the top of the piece an...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Commode vintage pieds traîneau en bois de pin des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Commode vintage des années 70, beau travail dans le goût de Pierre Chapo ou Charlotte Perriand, en bois de pin, pieds traîneau originaux, joli design des poignées, 3 tiroirs, bon éta...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century French Empire Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Empire is so handsome. This piece has lots of quality.
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Early 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis-philippe Style Chest Of Drawers In Solid Walnut, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This magnificent Louis-Philippe style chest of drawers captivates with the perfect harmony between the nobility of its wood and the finesse of its marble. Crafted from solid walnut, ...
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Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine 18 Century French Serpentine Commode in Elm
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful starting 18 century commode in elm with 3 drawers
This fine Louis XIV commode has an elegant curved shape and a beautiful original ...
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Early 18th Century Régence Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI walnut and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1790 in date.
It has a stunning shaped Italian Breccia marble top above a serpentine front hav...
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1790s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Rustic antique bleached French Commode
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Rustic French Commode in a bleached Walnut,
France 18th Century,
the chest has its original Bronze handles,
superb old patina and warm wear of the Walnut,
2 drawers a...
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Early 18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1800s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Louis XV style three-door commode with canted corners, raised on cabriole legs. The top is of a slightly darker green than the body. The inside of the drawers have been covered in antique block...
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Early 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Circa 1740s French Commode
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful commode from France Circa 1740s with bronze fittings. Commode has five drawers including a hidden drawer in the middle on top. The drawers are beautifully lined and trimm...
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1740s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Regencé Antique Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers ca. 1750
Located in Shippensburg, PA
REGENCÉ PERIOD WALNUT COMMODE WITH BIRD-FORM PULLS
France, circa 1750
Item # 010PXZ21Q-2
A fabulous French commode of the Regencé period, this substantial chest of drawers has been ...
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18th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Commode en pin Gautier vintage des années 70 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Commode vintage des années 70 80, attribuée à la marque Gautier, en bois de pin, 4 tiroirs : 2 grands et 2 plus petits, joli travail des poignées et des détails d’assemblage, intérie...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho French Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic pine cabinet with gorgeous wood carved detail. Purchased in Paris 25 years ago and brought to the states. Acquired from a Palm Beach ...
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Late 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Country French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Add timeless flair to your decorating with this superb 18th Century Country French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Commode! Featuring a wonderfully distressed painted finish with pati...
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1790s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Splendid Renaissance Tower Cabinet/Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century splendid Renaissance tower cabinet
Cabinet cabinet marquetry with inlaid bone on solid wood. A total of 19 richly decorated drawers on the...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Commode Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 18th-century French Louis XVI bleached commode, dating to circa 1800, is a beautifully crafted piece that exemplifies the elegance and restraint of the Louis XVI style. Ma...
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Early 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Excellent Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode/Server By Henry Dasson
By Benneman and Stockel, Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Quality Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode/Server By Henry Dasson
Henry Dasson – After Benneman and Stockel
The demi-lune grey and white mar...
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Rare 18th Century Period, French, Louis XV Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
Rare 18th century period, French, Louis XV commode having three small top drawers over three single drawers with faux drawer facades. Original hand-forged iron handles and escutcheon...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV 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.