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Place of Origin: French
18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a carved walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in France, circa 1780. The top of the chest has a nicely molded edge and, as wit...
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1780s French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Bronze

Petit 19th c. Walnut Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely Walnut Six Drawer Chest with Desk
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Small Glass Commode - Design From The 50s
Located in BARSAC, FR
Amusing little in-between chest of drawers in bevelled and chiseled glass, opening two drawers without crosspieces and resting on four elegantly arched stained wooden legs. French w...
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1940s Other Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass

Painted Louis XVI Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Louis XVI-style commode with a rectangular marble top over three stacked drawers adorned with their original brass moldings, neoclassical drop bail brass handles, flanking ri...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, 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

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Oak

Antique French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Metal Mounted Cabinet on Chest circa 1800
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique French Empire mahogany and gilt metal mounted antique cabinet on chest has an upper tier with two doors fitted boasting attractive gilt metal mounts. The bottom chest ha...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Stunning Vertiko with marquetry, half cabinet, Napoleon III, 1880s, France
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning Vertiko, half-cabinet, made in the 1880s in France, Napoleon III. An extraordinary piece of furniture that is an statement piece for any interior. The particularly masterf...
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1880s Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Fine Quality Inlaid French Mixed Woods Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pay attention to this remarkable piece! This may have the most exotic use of mixed woods, incredibly crisp bronze ormolu and fantastic inlay I've seen in decades. The bronze is of th...
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1880s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Tulipwood, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) serpentine shaped front commode with raised panel sides and corners, inset inlay borders, 3 drawers with finely cast brass ring pulls, brass ...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bombe Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A gorgeous, exquisitely crafted antique Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commode ornamented with chiseled and gilded bronze throughout. Hand crafted in France during the early 20th cen...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Antique commode, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, is a prime example of period craftsmanship and decorative artistry. It features a distinguished serpentine front, an...
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Late 18th Century Rococo Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. This ele...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Bronze Paw Footed Marble Top Rosewood and Mahogany French Louis XV Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic bronze mounted commode with some of the most robust and expertly cast elements we've seen in a long time. The rosewood drawers contrast beautifully with the darke...
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1920s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Style French Dressing Table With Mirror And Faux Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Particu...
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French serpentine front commode raised on legs with hooved feet
Located in Buchanan, MI
18th Century French serpentine front commode raised on legs with hooved feet, great color and patination.
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Provincial Wood and Brass Carved 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) dark stained oak chest with three drawers, each having carved wreath and border carved embellishments, two circular brass ring drawer pulls centering...
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18th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Regence Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved 18th century walnut commode.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Horns and Crocodile Chest of Drawers with Kudu Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers horns and crocodile with real kudu and Aries horns. Real crocodile skin. Structure in noble wood and bronze finishes. Exceptional piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Fine 18th century French brass inlaid commode with ormolu bronze pulls
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous parquetry top 18th century French commode with brass inlaid fluted corners and ormolu bronze hardware.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique chest of drawers - sideboard from the turn of the 19th and 20th centurie
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - helper from around 1900, Western Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 105 cm / width 137 cm...
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Early 1900s Renaissance Revival Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860. Very good condition. dimensions: height 110 cm x width 125 cm x depth 50 cm
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1860s Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, 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

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Wood

French Regence Style Commode with a Blue, White and Black Lacquered Finish
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Regence style Commode with a black blue and white lacquered finish with a parquetry design. This fabulous commode - chest of drawers is ...
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Late 20th Century Régence French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Neat Size Pair of Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of early 20th Century richly patinated mahogany and kingwood bedside chests of exceptional quality and neat proportions. This stunning pair are beautifully carved, ...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French 18th Century Regence Lyonnaise Commode Made of Walnut, Bronze dOre Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th century Lyonnaise commode is simply exquisite. The piece is made of walnut in the Regence in style and features three drawers, all with the original bronze d’ore handles and escutcheons. The walnut top is contoured beautifully, and the front, three drawers, scroll feet, and contoured bottom are all beautifully hand carved. This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie and Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Austin, TX
This 19th-century French Louis Philippe commode has been carefully rethought by a professional craftsman and has been sanded, bleached, and painted in a wonderfully unique turquoise ...
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Mid-18th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Elegant French 18th Century Commode Louis XV Period
Located in Rome, IT
With 'Lumachella' marble-top above two drawers decorated sans travers and ormolu mounts. Fine detailed floral inlay with various noble woods. Finely chiseled and gild original bronz...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pine chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. 4 pull out drawers. Made of solid pine, circa 1960. Good original condition. Fun piece of collectible design from the popula...
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1960s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

1870s Louis XVI Period Side Table with a Curtain Door
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French 18th century natural wood two-drawers side table dating from Louis XVI era, with a tray top, and a novel, slatted, vertically opening curtain door revealing a usefu...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Walnut Serpentine Ormolu & Marble Top Chest of Drawers , Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
French Walnut serpentine graduated chest of drawers with exquisite decorative inlays, original ormolu mounts , original greenish white vane marble top, and terminating on french spl...
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1760s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Located in Wien, AT
This excellent chest of drawers was manufactured in France, in the 1830s under Louis Philippe I. It is a piece of outstanding craftsmanship, the traces of the old tools can be seen...
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1830s Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Chest of Drawers, Base Unit, Natural Oak Veneer, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers, base unit, natural oak veneer, contemporary work. Chest of drawers with 4 wide drawers in natural oak, pure and architectural lines, great decoration. H: 70cm W: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Directoire Style Handcrafted Customizable 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable for its straight, classical and timeless lines...
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2010s Directoire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Circa 1820 French Restauration Commode in Flame Mahogany, Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
Topped by a one-inch thick marble top, this commode has a beautiful mahogany veneer with flame graining and foliate and floral gilt bronze hardware. Hand-carved in France, circa 1820, the stunning chest of drawers is from the Restauration period, which is the transitional era of French history following the first defeat of Napoleon. The gray marble top with white and black veining has a subtle embellishment often seen during the Restauration: rounded front corners. Directly underneath is a drawer with flared tulip molding (molding of Restauration furniture is almost always thin and delicate), with an elaborate rinceaux mount, adorned with a shell, palmettes, and a supple floral swag drop handle. The drawer is segmented into four compartments, allowing the storage of smaller items. Three tiers of taller drawers form the main body, each embellished with a volute leaf keyplate flanked by a pair of swag drop pulls. The apron is also adorned with a lovely bronze mount of a foliate margent with a center rosette that spans between a pair of half-bun feet in the front (the two back feet are blocked). A beautiful example of Restauration period furniture...
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Early 19th Century Restauration Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze

Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of mid-century French craftsmanship, this chest of drawers combines the warmth of natural wood with the bold contrast of dark iron handles. With a balance of organ...
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1940s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of French Vintage Two-Drawer Nightstands Chests
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Substantial in size with great deep drawers, solid pegged construction. Bronze original hardware including a central medallion.
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1940s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Louis Quinze chest of drawers with two drawers and a brown marble top with gray veins. The fire-gilded, asymmetrical fittings with rocaille and wing motifs adorn the front, th...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Elegant French 18th Century Commode Louis XV Period
Located in Rome, IT
With 'Lumachella ' marble-top above two drawers decorated sans travers and ormolu mounts. Fine detailed floral inlay with various noble woods. Finely chiseled and gild original bron...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Louis XV-Style Chest of Drawers, Dark Oak, Hand Carved 19th C.
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome chest of drawers having four drawers that pull Easily. Hand carved with scrolling designs make it Special. A shaped top that bows slightly in the front Center adds intere...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French 19th Century Transition Mable Top Marquetry Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 18th century Louis XV Bombé two drawer commode with marble top, bronze escutcheon and mounts. The drawer fronts are heavily inlaid with marquetry design of violins, drums, h...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Flame Mahogany French Chest of Drawers, C. 1840
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This Chest of Drawers, or “commode à doucine,” was constructed during the reign of Louis Philippe (1830-1848) in stunning flamed mahogany. It features four drawers, including a curve...
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French 6-Drawer Chest Oak Wood, Black Lacquered, Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 150 cm / 59.1" wide chest of 6 drawers will be delivered fully assembled. It features 6 identical drawers organized in 2 columns of 3 drawers. Each drawer opens with a "push-re...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Rare 19th Century French Fabric Covered Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 19th Century French Fabric Covered Commode. Offered is a stunning and most unusual mid 19th century French commode or chest covered in original ant...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French 17th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Late 17th Century Louis XIV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Kingwood

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood Oeil de Vermeil Cube Parquetry and Bois de Bout floral marquetry commodes att...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Marble Topped Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French marble topped small commodes or large pair of bedside cabinets. With original marble tops and ormolu mounts and ;working locks and keys. Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th c. Regence Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Carved Walnut Commode
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18th Century and Earlier Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut French Commode Mazarine Late 17th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and rare French "Commode Mazarine" in solid walnut. Late 17th century. Louis XIV period. Three drawers, hand-carved. Bronze hardwares. ...
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Late 17th Century Louis XIV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Louis-Philippe Commode in Burl Walnut with Sainte-Anne Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Elegance and Authenticity from the 19th Century This exquisite Louis-Philippe commode, crafted in walnut burl, perfectly embodies the excellence of 19th-century furniture. The noble...
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Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" and finished...
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2010s French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Double Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Magnificent mid-century modern 8 drawer dresser with bombe front and corners with gilt bronze mounts. Beautiful flame mahogany veneers and inset marble top. The best of Hollywood Reg...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

1920s Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful Louis XV bombe chest of drawers with satinwood inlay. Made in France in the 1920's this chest features 3 wide drawers and a stunning pi...
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1920s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XV style tulipwood parquetry and mahogany gilt-bronze mounted three-door Meuble d' Appui (Side cabinet) with marble top, Paris, circa 1900. Measur...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Fine Louis xv Commode from Arles, circa 1760
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare Louis xv period commode "tombeau" Arlesienne in walnut, highly carved with garlands and vines, with pierced apron and retaining its old patina and original brass drawer pulls.
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1760s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 19th Century Bow-Fronted Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with a Marble Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century bow-fronted burl walnut chest of drawers with a marble top and original hardware. A set is the chest and the marble top.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

18th Century French Oak Coffer – Four-Panel Front
Located in Worcester, GB
18th Century French Oak Coffer – Four-Panel Front A provincial French oak coffer dating from the 18th century. The front with four fielded panels, each carved with a shaped reserve ...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Art Deco Style Mirrored Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking 20thc mirrored commode with hand wrought bronze handles.
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1990s Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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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