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Place of Origin: French
19th Century Royal Side Table, Paris, Fire-Gilded, Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century royal side table, Paris. Fire-gilded, Louis XV
Majestic side table with extremely finely chased and gold-plated bronze fittings. Slightly convex and concave curved body...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Chest of drawers, Louis Seize around 1790
Located in Münster, DE
Louis Seize chest of drawers, circa 1790
Walnut and plum veneered on a softwood body, band inlays, the edges inlaid all around with maple and ebony, three drawers, original fittings...
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Late 18th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Side Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A French Louis XV style serpentine fronted marquetry and ormolu-mounted side cabinet on stand, having wonderful classical romantic scenes inlaid to the sides and front, a single frie...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut corners, with four graduated drawers, orginal brass handels...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1940 Commode Maison Dominique
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Beautiful and original chest of drawers made by Andre
Domin and Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
There is a stamp in the structure under the drawers
The chest is made of s...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Breche Marble Top French Polished Commode Dresser
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Best 3 Drawer Breche Marble French Polished Restored Commode Dresser C1890 MINT
Measures 45 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 36 inches tall.
This is a breathtaking French-made 1890s ...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
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
19th Century Louis XV Style Bombe Commode with Marble Top, Marquetry Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
A nicely proportioned 19th century French Louis XV style bombe commode, featuring elegantly curved front and sides embellished with marquetry inlay and ormolu bronze fittings. Topped...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Vintage Steel Drawers, c. 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of vintage industrial drawer sets. Patinaed steel.
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
French Neoclassical Painted Wood Breakfront Raised Chest w/Marble Top 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a subtle break-front design that carries through from the marble top to the wood cabinet below. The charcoal top with white veining rests upon a case which houses two drawers, flanked within canted front side posts, and fitted with ornate Neoclassical hardware. The front skirt is also adorn in elaborate Neoclassical hardware at center. The chest is raised on four shapely cabriole legs, with front feet embellished with metal leaves. The wood has a new custom finish primarily a light blue/gray color with darker accent trim along door fronts. This 19th century French Neoclassical...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Castle Quality French Commode / shelve in antique Louis XV Style Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic veneer and shaded precious woods, veneered. In the front two drawers, in the front and on the side walls wide framed fillings with richly inlaid flower bundles of different pr...
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20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a carved french walnut commode with a slight bow fronted design, paneled to the ends and with french scroll feet. original handles and good colour and condition thr...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Walnut
Louis XV/XVI Transitional Satinwood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Louis XV/XVI transitional period commode is satinwood and serpentine in form standing on elegant cabriole legs.
The front and sides of the commode ar...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Kingwood Marble Top Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic French transition marble top chest with drawers features satinwood, kingwood, is inlaid with burl walnut, and sports detailed marquetry alongside bronze mounts and a marble top. The piece features a body classic to the Louis XVI style, and legs unique to the Louis XV style.
The piece is part of the collection from The French Antique Shop...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th C. French Black Marble Top End Chest w/Faux Front Drawers over Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood side chest with marble top from the 19th century. This smaller-sized commode from France has a black marble top, with case below which houses a single recessed-...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut Bordelaise commode. The striking exaggerated bombée shaped chest is raised by cabriole legs centering a scalloped apron. Above a...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Wooden 2-Drawer Raised Side Chest w/Expandable Top, Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French side chest with expandable top from the mid 20th century. This vintage chest from France features a square shaped top, which has a pair of folded leaves at top, when flipped...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A fine pair of 19th century Charles X mahogany and marble top commodes.
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century Charles X period mahogany and Verde marble topped commodes . Original locks and keys. Hand carved and French polished
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Early 19th Century Charles X Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Walnut Louis XIV commode is a study in understated elegance! Finely contoured facade defines four spacious drawers that are very deep to make a truly functional p...
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Early 19th Century Louis XIV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and high-quality 18th century French Louis XV period two drawer walnut commode. The commode is raised by cabriole legs and has an elegant scalloped frieze. At the c...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Clouds Drawer Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Clouds drawer designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
W 120 x D 40 x H 147cm
Structure in MDF with color-painted ash veneer
Fronts and back in matte or glossy paint finish
Inside ...
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2010s Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18thc Regence chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th c fine Regence rosewood and mahogany commode. Original marble top
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18th Century and Earlier Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers will make a great addition to the room! Classic French scrollwork is evident across the entire facade, including the drawer faces w...
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Early 20th Century Country French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers, Dressing Table, France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - dressing table, France, circa 1880.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
dimensions: height 100 cm width 100 cm depth 55 cm.
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1880s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Blackened Oak Veneer - France, 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Chest of drawers with blackened oak veneer, six drawers with sloping fronts. Waxed shellac finishing.
France c. 1950.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th C. French Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful French Louis XVI carved-cherry wood tall secretarie cabinet, with original leather on desk, from the 18th century. This antique "secret...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 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
Royal French Chest of Drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French chest of drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris.
Tulip veneer with cube marquetry and gilded bronze fittings in the form of ribbons, roc...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1950's Commode in the style of André Arbus or Maurice Rothchield
By André Arbus
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940-1950 black commode in the style of André Arbus, with nine drawers. Gilt brass edges and sun on the apron.
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1950s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Paul Sormani
Paul Sormani
Beautiful marble top, above a bronze frieze, with one long drawer above two d...
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century French Louis XV-style Bombe Commode
The book matched veneered chest with marble top over three drawers with bronze mounts and hardware
Dimensions:
33.75...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Jean-Luc Le Mounier, Contemporary Jewel Box with Finely Embroidered Doors
By Jean-Luc Le Mounier
Located in New York, NY
By employing ever-more complex techniques, wedding rare species of wood and precious metals in novel arrangements, and endowing each piece with incredible components, Jean-Luc Le Mou...
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2010s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
1950’s French multi draw cabinet
By Romeo
Located in London, Lambeth
Compact set of 12 storage draws in oak with a Formica top and bottom
Strip.Lovely set of 12 steel round handles.Flexible storage cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rare Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burr Elm Mazarin Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare early 18th century Louis XV provincial burr elm shaped front mazarin commode of excellent colour and proportions.
French Circa 1710.
Constructed with thick cuts of tight burr elm dowelled to the carcass, the rectangular burr elm panelled top with a fruitwood banding, over three inverted breakfront drawers...
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1710s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Fruitwood
18th Century French Regency-Style Carved Walnut Commode
Located in Surrey, BC
Classic French furniture from the early 1800s. A walnut commode has elegant hand-carved details. Acquired from a private collection, it was pu...
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Early 1800s Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Pair of French Exceptional Raspberry Red Wooden Nightstands
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of assimetrical wooden nightstands with single door and original key, raised on curved legs.
France, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French, Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Walnut marble top commode.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 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
Walnut
French Painted Wood Commode w/Faux Marble Top & Brass Rococo Style Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood commode with faux marble top from the mid 20th century. This vintage chest from France has a rectangular-shaped marble top with rounded front corners, over case...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1770
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century French Provincial two drawer solid walnut commode.
Hand crafted solid black walnut.
Slightly ox bowed shape drawers....
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18th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Maison Jansen ormolu-mounted and brass inlaid marble top commode in the Regence style, circa 1940s.
The shaped marble top with a subtle double-moulded edge, sitting...
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1940s Régence Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Country French Double Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique country French double commode provides six drawers for capacious storage in style! handcrafted and carved from solid oak, it features double rai...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Drawer Patinated Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and decorative Country French 19th century Louis XV style three drawers patinated commode. The commode is raised by cabriole legs below an elongated mottled corner ...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 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
Walnut
Contemporary and Design Chests of drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful contemporary composite wood chest of drawers, composed of 6 drawers with dampers.
Very functional and original with its facade with geometric patterns in Italian vintage st...
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Early 2000s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Composition
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Serpentine Rare Two Drawer Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A French 19th Century decoratively carved serpentine Walnut two drawer bleached commode with original its hardware.
A wonderful top with pronounced notting over two serpentine carved...
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Late 19th Century Country Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
walnut and Brass Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
walnut and brass chest of drawers, circa 1960.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Large and Elegant Art Deco Chest of Drawers, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large and elegant Art Deco chest of drawers, circa 1930.
Very beautiful manufacture,
small lack and many scratches, the varnish needs to be redone
9500 € on actual condition.
...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and funky little Mid-Century dresser. The body is composed of two circular drum-like compartments, each with doors that slide back to reveal a set of shelves. Joined together...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
French Louis XVI Figural Bronze Ormolu Chest Commode After Benneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XVI figural bronze ormolu chest commode styled after Benneman.
This is an impressive and exquisite large French Louis XVI style, beautifully detailed figural bronze ormolu mounted 2 drawer and 2 door commode...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Three-Drawer Bombee Shaped Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 18th century Louis XV period cherry wood, ormolu, and Incarna Turquin marble commode. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine ormolu...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XVI Dresser, Eastern France 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This unique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1780 and comes from Western France. The three drawer commode has a cherry veneer and is decorated with plum inlays on the ...
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1780s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Zebrano Open in Tow Drawers
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in Zebrano
Build with 13 scares Zebrano marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black painted metal. The frame is built in oak and t...
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Early 2000s Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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.