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Place of Origin: French
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
French Early 19th Century Empire St. Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of French early 19th century Empire st. walnut, ormolu, and Bleu Turquin marble chests. Each three-drawer chest is raised by elegant square tapere...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 18th Century Country French Louis XV Period Patinated Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French 18th century Country French Louis XV period patinated commode. The chest is raised on short scrolled feet at the front and straight ones at the back. The arbal...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Superb tomb chest of drawers in rosewood and rosewood marquetry in Regency style
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb tomb chest of drawers in rosewood and rosewood marquetry in Regency style. It opens with 4 drawers and is richly decorated with chiseled gilded bronzes. It has an original mar...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Buffet Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated buffet chest. The buffet is raised by decorative supports below the lightly bombée shaped front and two doors. Each door displ...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Transitional Style Commode, Signed Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Transitional st. mahogany, kingwood, ormolu and marble three drawer, two door commode, signed KRIEGER. The chest is raised by most elegant cabriole legs with fine fitted foliate ormolu sabots and an elegant ormolu chute that leads up to a detailed floral corner mount. At the center are two drawers 'sans traverse' (without crossbar), showcasing the high level of craftsmanship. The bottom drawer displays a beautiful central ormolu mount with richly chased urns and swaging floral garlands and finely detailed berried laurel garland pulls. The central drawer displays the same fine pulls and a foliate keyhole escutcheon with a lovely tied ribbon which locks both drawers and opens to reveal the signature at the lock. The drawer at the apron displays a high quality and richly chased interlocking foliate ormolu band with intricately inlaid wood rosettes...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Stamped J. Chastel
By J. Chastel
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century French marquetry chest of drawers, stamped J. Chastel
The marble has been replaced.
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
mazing Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 43" W X 20" D X 37" T
This onyx top commode was made in the 1920's and is in the Swedish Gustavia...
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Early 20th Century Gustavian French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
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
Very Nice 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Haentges Freres
By Haentges Freres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Nice Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Haentges Freres
Haentges Freres
A marble top above a bronze frieze, with one long drawer decorated with...
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important French mid-19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood and Kingwood two drawer chest. The whole raised on impressive cabriole legs has two drawers with a quarter veneered Tulipw...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Small French 18th Century Chest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th century Regence period bombe fronted commode. Marble topped, ormolu-mounted, the drawer fronts having quartered veneers and cro...
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18th Century Régence Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut commode. The three drawer chest is raised by four supports below the arbalest shaped carved frieze. Each of the drawers has a un...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated commode. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant square tapered fluted legs below the fine frieze with a lovely mott...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Chest Snail Feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XV Chest Snail Feet
Gorgeous piece, has been painted over the years.
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet. Very old and unique piece. See pics
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1740s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
$4,192 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest with the ORIGINAL blue paint. The Specimen Marble is beautiful and the Original Hardware is Stunning. Pictured urns on top are not in...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Solid Mahogany Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very high quality and elegant French 18th century Louis XVI style solid Mahogany cabinet. Raised by a straight rectangular moulded base, the c...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Two-Drawer French Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
Two-drawer commode with thick black stone top and gilt bronze hardware.
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Late 18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated commode. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant circular tapered fluted legs below the fine fluted straight frieze. Each ...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
$8,100 / item
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Petite Commode Bordelaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut petite commode Bordelaise. The chest is raised by elegant cabriole legs with carved hoof ...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Bombee Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine French 19th century Louis XV st. Bombee shaped commode. The chest with tulipwood and kingwood quarter veneered marquetry is raised on cabriole legs with ormolu sabots and impr...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
French 19th Century Transitional Style Mahogany, Marble and Ormolu Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality French 19th century Transitional style mahogany, marble and ormolu two-drawer chest. The chest is raised by handsome cabriole legs with striking...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
French Provincial chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very beautiful reproduction French Provincial style two drawer chest, pair available but sold separately
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21st Century and Contemporary Other French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
$3,500
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu, and Brass Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood, kingwood, ormolu, and brass commode. The three drawer chest is raised by Fine tapered legs below the lightly scalloped and ele...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 18th century Regence period kingwood commode stamped JME, 'Lardin'. The chest has three wide drawers with very impressive finely chased ormolu handles centered ...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany, Gilt and Red Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A pair of French commodes in the Louis XV manner.
Constructed in mahogany, dressed with gilt bronze mounts and having Languedoc rouge marble platforms...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut chest. The four drawer "Commode de Château" chest is raised by unique scrolled feet with lovely floral carvi...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Charles X St. Oak and Marble Commode de Maitrise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French early 19th century Charles X st. oak and Gris St. Anne marble petite Commode de Maitrise. This lovely small scaled storage commode was typically used on a desk...
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19th Century Charles X Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The Maturin donkey, emblematic of labor in rural settings, retains its traditional role while taking on a distinctly contemporary dimension in this design. Serving as a unique secret...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
$3,107 / item
Antique French Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest with Metal Inlay, circa 1780-1810
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful piece has superb pewter, brass and exotic wood inlay. It is a very fine piece that has worn its age very, very well.
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Late 18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Vitrine Display Cabinet Showcase by Conquet
By H. Conquet
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th Century Vitrine display cabinet showcase by Conquet
Marquetry inlaid bronze mounted bois de vilotette cabinet in the Louis ...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Doe chest of drawers - Red BAMBI
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The graceful silhouette of the doe inspires the creation of the Bambi chest of drawers, combining practicality and elegance for interior spaces.
The Bambi chest of drawers, a discre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate
$1,120 / item
Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A Louis XV period two-drawer chest of walnut. Panels on drawers and casual curving apron. Stands on cabriole legs with hoof feet. Ornate drawer pulls and escutcheons.
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18th Century Louis XV Antique 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
A Rare & Louis XV Bois Clair & Parquetry Commode
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Sheffield, MA
Attributed to Jean Francois HacheThe parquetry rectangular top with molded edge, above a bombe case with two short and one long paneled drawer, over a scalloped apron, raised on cabr...
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18th Century and Earlier Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Charming French Antique Chest w/ Original Finish, Rococo Hardware, & Hoof Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised two-drawer chest, with its original finish, from the early 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped top, whose edge slightly overhangs the case beneath, which houses a pair of vertically stacked drawers, and is raised nicely from the ground on a pair of outwardly facing shapely legs at front (which terminate into petite hoof style feet), and straight legs at rear. Elaborate rococo hardware with centered escutcheons adorn the drawer fronts. Recessed panels decorate the sides, and backside remains unfinished. The front skirt is scalloped, with sides remaining clean and straight. This early 19th French raised chest...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Commode with a Marble Top by Sormani, circa 1880
By Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV style marquetry inlaid commode with a Breche d'Alep marble top by Sormani.
French, circa 1880.
Stamped 'Sormani Paris' twice to the carcass, signed 'Sormani 13...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Commode marquetry ormolu bronze by F.Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely high end louis XV style chest of drawers
in marquetry ,marble top, ormolu bronze falls on the sides , finished with clogs on the front and back of the feet ,bear the mark ...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Chest with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
French chest of drawers with faux marble top. Hand-carved detail with raised moulding on drawer facing. The chest is painted in an antiqued white finish. Drawer pulls are in an antiq...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Walnut Wood Chest with Inlay and Three Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Carved and inlaid walnut chest of drawers with three drawers and bronze handles.
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Mid-19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most unique French mid 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood, tulipwood and ormolu chest. The chest is raised by impressive tapered cabriole legs with striking richly cha...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
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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