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Place of Origin: French
French Louis XV Style Chest with Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XV style chest with rouge Royal marble top and serpentine shape. This piece features rosewood and tinted rosewood in a floral ...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest. Hand crafted from mahogany, this design was fitted with seven drawers to provide a drawer for every day o...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
French Neoclassical Commode w/Lion's Head Pulls and Raised on Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical marble-top chest of three drawers from the 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped black marble top, above a case which hou...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 18th Century Louis XV Bombé Chest, Marble Top and Gorgeous Marquetry
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
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Art Deco Burr Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of French Art Deco burr walnut marble top bedside cabinets, dating from the 1920’s.
They are of outstanding quality, with a beautiful and useful design. There are go...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French commode 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly large chest of drawers / dresser. Original from France, 18th century. Presumably elm wood. Beautiful color and patina.
Has 3 spacious deep drawers. Has undergone severa...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
19th Century French Hand Polished Charles X Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This item is a handsome 19th Century French Charles X commode. This hand-polished chest is a classic and elegant addition to any room, showcasing the craftsmanship and style of the ...
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19th Century Charles X Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Dresser, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This small Louis XVI style dresser comes from France and dates back to the second half of the 19th century.
The two drawer commode stands on...
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1860s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Yew
Early 19th Century Parquetry Commode
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century mahogany and kingwood parquetry commode, with grey marble top and with three drawers retaining the original handles and escutcheons, all supported on brac...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Two Door Oak Cabinet from the Bank of France
Located in Round Top, TX
Two door oak cabinet with multi door interior. From the Bank of France. Two available, priced per single unit.
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1950s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Painted Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome and robust 18th Century French Louis XIV oak commode.
With a later pale grey finish.
Two small drawers over two wide drawers. Ornate brass handles, fielded sides and decor...
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18th Century Louis XIV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French 19 Cabinet with Marquetry and Bronze Mounts, Louis XV, Style
Located in Houston, TX
This cabinet could have a multitude of uses. It is a good size to use
Bedside or between two chairs. It has three drawers in the center
Of the piece that draw easily. Scrolling bro...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes By Maison Millet
By Jean-François Leleu, Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Matched Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Parquetry Commodes/Night Stands By Maison Millet
Theodore Millet after Jean-Francois Leleu
The ...
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Marble Commode
By Maison Forest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, ormolu, and Sienna marble commode, signed Forest. The beautiful and uniquely shaped four drawer chest is raised by elegant circ...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble, Ormolu
Commode in violet wood veneer stamped by Lapie
Located in Paris, FR
Grave chest of drawers in violet wood veneer opening with four drawers in three rows. Richly decorated with chased rocaille bronzes, such as falls, sabots, pull handles, key escutche...
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1770s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Chinoiserie Commode 19th Century
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique French chinoiserie commode. 19th century black painted chest of drawers with carved details in shades of beige, red and green. With ...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Antique Brass Patina Legs by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers from our collection CIRCINI is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON).
It has 2 drawers with brass knobs.
The case is mounted between claws and reminds a solitaire ring.
The legs have an antique brass patina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Ebonized Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized bronze trim chest with 6 drawers having ring handles and supported on small tapered square legs. (stamped: JANSEN)
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1940s Louis XVI Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 18th Century Solid Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French, 18th century solid carved walnut commode exhibits strong proportions and generous storage capacity within a case of five drawers below an angular plank top, notched at t...
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18th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fabulous 19th Century French Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Fabulous 19th Century French burl walnut 4 drawer chest of drawers with original black marble top and ormolu pulls. At 36.25" High this chest is pretty universal from bedside to cent...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Regence Style Commode by Maison Romeo
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Regence style commode in mable and lacquer with inlayed brass and bronze dore hardware. This chest of drawers is by Maison Romeo and dat...
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Late 20th Century Régence French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, 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
Category
1880s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,969
18th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XIV commode band-made in Southern France in the mid 1700s using walnut and pegged constructions. The commode has beautiful color, patina, and character. The commode features th...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XIV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Elm Chest / Sideboard by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York City, NY
Small, smart chest by Pierre Chapo; the elm has a lovely warm tone. Would look great as a side table, or mounted on a wall.
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1970s Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Fine 19th Century Pair of Large Marble Top Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century pair of marble top kingwood chests of grand proportions, fabulously hand carved and ormolu mounted throughout with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The ...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode w/Black Marble Top & Scraped Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French two-drawer commode, with shallow break-front design and marble top, from the early 20th century. This antique chest from France has a black marble top which rests atop a wooden chest consisting of two drawers flanking between canted front side posts, and raised upon four legs (cabriole at front with squared at rear), and a subtle break-front design that carries through from the marble top, down the case and onto the swag-carved front apron. Neoclassical style hardware embellishes the front side posts, center of skirt, front feet and drawer fronts (ring pulls with escutcheon). The black marble top with grey veining contrasts nicely against the primarily stormy sea-blue scraped finish with bits of wood and white gesso that show through from beneath. This early 20th century French commode...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique French Marble Topped Louis XVI Style Commode
By Jean-François Leleu
Located in London, GB
This fine, imposing French commode is based on a design by celebrated 18th century cabinetmaker Jean-Francois Leleu (French, 1721-1763). The commode is of mahogany, in rectangular sh...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$26,246 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Commode with Marble Top
Located in London, GB
An 19th-century French commode featuring a white marble top and a faux bamboo carved wood frame. Crafted from rich, warmly toned wood, this commode has four spacious drawers, each ad...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this important antique chest. Created in France, circa 1920 and bombe in shape on all three sides, the cabinet stands on elegant cabriole leg...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French transition Louis XVI small writing cabinet Meuble Ecritoire
Rectangular cabinet with canted corners standing on four high cabriole legs with gilt bronze sabots; a sliding door underneath a frieze drawer revealing a removable writing slide with green leather lining and compartments for ink bottles opens to one large compartment. The bottom of the cabinet consists of another, hidden drawer which opens to the side. The cabinet is topped by a red marble slab...
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1760s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
chest of drawers made mid 19th century in France, cabinet maker used cedarwood and hazlenut twigs,
a unique find ... with rests of blue paint ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Twig, Cedar
Documented and Important Maison Jansen Ormolu Mounted Regency Commode, c. 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent and fine Maison Jansen ormolu mounted commode (France, c. 1950), documented in the book 'Jansen Furniture' by James Archer Abbot (see photos).
This important cabinet wa...
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Mid-20th Century Regency French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Elegant art deco chest of drawers in walnut and nickel-plated bronze circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Elegant art deco chest of drawers in walnut and nickel-plated bronze circa 1930
good condition, only the varnish needs to be redone
possibility of restoration, French varnish finish
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
18th c. Walnut Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully shaped commode with lovely patina
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18th Century and Earlier Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$36,000
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
Materials
Walnut
Boulle chest of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
We present an exclusive Boulle style chest of drawers, from France, dating from around 1860. This elegant chest of drawers is a perfect example of 19th-century craftsmanship and is a...
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1860s Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Bombé Carved & Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted-wood chest of three drawers. This vintage chest from France features a curvy bombé style case, scalloped skirt along three sides, decorative panel carving...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Full Mahogany Gentlemen Dresser "Homme Debout"
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Mid-Century gentlemen dresser with foldable doors. On the left side seven self's that can be pulled out and on the right side a range of five drawers...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Serpentine Fronted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French parquetry inlaid commode with serpentine front.
The commode boasts the original marble top in Carrara marble and canted corners.
Circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century Country Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Small-Sized Chest w/Great Rococo Brass Hardware, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wood commode, with its original elaborate brass hardware, from the 19th century. This smaller-sized antique chest from France has a rectangular-shaped top, with softl...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers in White Rock Crystal and Casted Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The chest of drawers "Kyklos" is made of white rock crystal marquetry with a raw brushed finish.
It has 3 drawers with casted brass decors.
The dresser seats on four cylinder legs f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
$9,575 Sale Price
40% Off
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Directoire Commode, Mahogany, Walnut and Sycamore with Original hardware. has CHAPNIS stamped. Piece is gorgeous and pr...
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Late 18th Century Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Sycamore, Walnut
A Very Fine Antique Ebonized Wood & Ormolu Mounted Pietra Dura Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A VERY FINE ANTIQUE EBONIZED WOOD & ORMOLU MOUNTED PIETRA-DURA CABINET
France, Late 19th Century
Height: 53" (134.6 cm)
Width: 42" (106.6 cm)
Depth: 18" (45.7 cm)
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1860s Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
Walnut
French 18th century rustic commode two drawers with flutted tapered legs
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18th century french commode is made of cherrywood, features two drawers, four flutted tapered legs decorated with grooves and brass pull handles with rings.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
18th Century Marble-Top Bronze Mounted Kingwood Louis XV Commode
Located in Southall, GB
18th century marble-top bronze mounted Kingwood Louis XV Commode.
Spectacular custom quality commode with full bronze shoes leading to a m...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
$19,684 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers With Marquetry Works, France circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elaborately crafted French marquetry chest of drawers from the period around 1870. An absolutely beauty of a late 19th century transitional commode, completely new restored, impressing with its fantastic looking marquetry work. The exceptional "grid" design which can be seen on both sides as well as on the front was made with fine maple wood and is highlighted by small cherry dots. Providing three drawers, whereby the upper drawer is a little narrower and framed by nutwood, this extraordinary transitional chest of drawers...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century Louis Philippe chest! The patina and character on this piece is especially good. The natural detail of the wood glows through a warm honey tone. ...
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1860s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Commode in Mahogany
Located in BARSAC, FR
Elegant Commode from the Louis XVI period in blond mahogany veneer with beautiful ornamentation of gilded and chiseled bronze.
Central projection, front uprights with a cutaway adorned with rudent grooves, also projection on the rear uprights still decorated with rudent grooves, the whole finished with four sheathed feet presented in alignment with the uprights, which constitutes a rather rare assembly.
White veined Carrara marble top molded.
Refined work with lines and details in a very Parisian style, the inventory marks on the back accentuate the mystery of the origin and ancient provenance...
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1780s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Commode or Sauteuse, Stamped "P.ROUSSEL"
By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)
Located in Berlin, DE
Important 18th century Louis XV Marquetry commode or sauteuse, stamped "P.ROUSSEL"
A Louis XV gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode with a shaped and eared Belgian red marble top ...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Romeo Chest of Drawers in Maple Bronze and Pink Lacquer
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Maison Romeo small chest of drawers from the 1980s with brass inlay bronze dore pulls and pink-blush lacquer.
These very decorative chest are small and could be used as b...
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20th Century Régence French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Painted Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Painted Louis XVI commode hand-made in southern France in the mid 1700s using oak. The commode shows beautiful straight lines with some depth...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century French 4 drawer painted chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Imported from France, this beautiful 19th century painted four drawer chest is the perfect compliment to any style home. The painted grey top and the off white drawers with crackle s...
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Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo period commode from Provence. Walnut. Serpentine front; two drawers with triple asymmetrical shaped, molded cartouches; pierced, carved apron ending in we...
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1730s Rococo Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut commode Bordelaise. The bombée shaped commode is raised on four scrolled cabriole legs below a...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Iron Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This robust 20th Century French iron chest of drawers showcases industrial charm combined with utilitarian functionality. Crafted entirely from iron, the chest features a raw, weathe...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Elegant Chartreuse Bombay Style Commode/ Chest of Drawers
By Grange
Located in North Miami, FL
Whimsical Bombay style 4 drawer chest commode in an amazing chartreuse lacquer. Ample storage and stylish cabriolet design legs and overall curvy shape.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century French Louis XV style finely carved walnut three-drawer commode with bronze hardware. Lyon, France.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Fruitwood sandblasted Regency Commode
Located in PARIS, FR
This exquisite "tombeau" commode, inspired by ancient tombs and sarcophagi, is a stunning example of timeless craftsmanship. Made from fruitwood, it features a gracefully curved faça...
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Early 18th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
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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