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Place of Origin: French
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Cherry Three-Drawer Commode with Fluting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style cherry commode from the 19th century, with three graduated drawers, linear brass hardware, fluted side posts and cylindrical tapered legs. Created in France ...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century. The chest has an extraordinary flower marquetry. The three drawer commode's front is struct...
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1860s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

19th C. Neoclassic French Painted Commode W/Marble Top & Lion's Head Ring Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French four-drawer Neoclassic commode with its original marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France retains its original marble top which sits atop a Neoclassical case that has been designed in clean/linear lines, and raised upon spaded legs at front and squared legs at rear. The four drawers have elaborate lion's head ring bail hardware, and are flanked at each end with set-back column side posts, with beautifully embellished tops. The gray, black and white marble top is complimented with a the case having a sophisticated vintage white/gray wash, with charcoal and brass accents. This 19th century French Neoclassical commode...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique French Louis XV Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers France, Early 20th century Mahogany, with inlaid burled walnut, and mounted br...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Southwestern French 1760s Louis XV Buffet à Deux-Corps with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A southwestern French Louis XV period painted buffet à deux-corps from the mid-18th century with chicken wire and pantalonnière. Born in the southwestern region of France that includ...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wire

Krieger, Stamped Mahogany Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
By Maison Krieger
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful mahogany chest of drawers with 2 drawers, with rich gilded bronze ornamentation: pearl threads, flower sprays highlight the play of the work of speckled or veneered mahogan...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a superlative example of the tailored architecture and restrained ornamentation that has made ...
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid 20th Century French Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional fine quality louis XV Style with highly detailed bronze mounts and inlay marquetry work. Triple nosed heavy marble.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut with a figured marble top, featuring four fitted long drawers, brass escutcheon...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French Neoclassic Period Commode with Beautiful Veneered Finish & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical commode, with lovely veneer inlays, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top with exquisite book-match vene...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chinoiserie Lacquered Japanned Commode
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) marble top commode in the Chinoiserie French Louis XV style made in Paris by the firm of Joseph Pierre Francois Jeanselme. Stamped JEANSELME.
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th C French Walnut 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Original Rococo Hardware
Located in Milford, NH
A fine diminutive walnut serpentine commode in walnut veneer, a conforming rectangular top with molded edge and crossbanded veneer border surmounting three drawers adorned with origi...
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18th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers. Handcrafted in France in the Mid-20th Century, high quality solid wood construction, finished in elegantly s...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Large Bank Of Hardware Drawers
Located in Ongar, GB
The most amazing set of drawers from a French hardware store. They have the most wonderful patina giving them a great look and character. Made from pine, they are in good solid cond...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood, Amaranth, Satinwood and Tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout Floral Marquetry Two-Drawer Commode of bombé serpentine...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Style French Nightstand Black Wood And Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Sober and elega...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

French Louis-Philippe 1850s Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with White Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe walnut four-drawer commode from circa 1850 with white marble top and carved apron. This exquisite French Louis-Philippe walnut four-drawer commode from circa ...
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th century in walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th century in walnut French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th century. The wood is of the bramble of walnut. Walnut brambles are...
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1840s Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century, Louis XVI Commode
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century, Louis XVI Commode, France, 1780, decorated with beautiful flower and geometrical marquetry made of kingwood and rosewood veneer, two drawers, raised on cabriole legs wi...
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1780s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Chinese style green lacquered chest of drawers, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chest of drawers, sideboard in the style of China in lacquer with bronze handles. France, 1970s.
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1970s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode 'Sauteuse'
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An attractive little Louis XVI style “sauteuse” chest of drawers, in veneered wood, with inlaid marquetry decoration and a 'Breche d'Alep' marble top. This 'transitional' style commo...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted satinwood and tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout floral Marquetry two-drawer commode of bombé serpentine form, ...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Signed Maison Jansen Directoire Bronze Mounted 3 Drawer Mahogany Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, entirely original, stamped Maison Jansen commode in very good condition for its age. This 1940-50s era features gorgeous bronze ormolu and a beautiful slab of va...
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1940s Directoire Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Empire style commode, or chest of drawers, made of solid and veneer of mahogany. Four dovetailed drawers: three with decorative cast brass pulls and escutcheons...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Transitional Chinoiserie Commode with Breccia Marble Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This antique French Louis XV Style – Transitional commode features hand-painted chinoiserie lacquer panels depicting figural scenes in a romanticized Eastern landscape, set within a ...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Vanity Table
Located in Opole, PL
19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Vanity Table We present you this piece of furniture, circa the 2nd half of the 19th century, with decorative ve...
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Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Commode by Jacques Bircklé
Located in London, GB
An important and absolutely stunning antique French Louis XV marble top commode by Jacques Bircklé. This was made in France and dates from around the 1750-1770 period. It is of magn...
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1750s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This image showcases a magnificent Boulle commode from the Napoleon III period, dating to the mid-19th century. It is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship, distinguished by...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century. This stunning chest features a beautiful Verde Antico marble top, attractive ormolu mount...
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1980s Empire Revival Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Beautifully Inlaid French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous inlaid walnut and satinwood floral and bronze mounted commode. Look at the quality of the inlay and marble top. The bronze mounts are nice and crisp. Good original...
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1920s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality Antique Bronze Mounted Marble Top Louis XV French Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1870s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Antique Vernis Martin Commodes by Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in London, GB
Pair of French antique Vernis Martin commodes by Durand French, c. 1880 Height 95cm, width 131cm, depth 49.5cm This exceptional pair of 19th ce...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Chest of Drawers, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
French Empire Chest of Drawers, France, 1810 – A Timeless Antique Masterpiece This exquisite French Empire chest of drawers, crafted in ...
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Early 1800s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Ormolu and Vernis Martin Vitrine Attributed to F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu mounted plum pudding mahogany veneer, mahogany and Vernis Martin decorated vitrine à Deux Corps, probably by François Linke (1855-1946). The lower structure fitted with finely chased gilt-bronze mounts with female masks, musical instruments, floral drapes, bows and acanthus, centred with a frieze drawer and a cupboard door with three painted panels. The centre front painted panel with a Romantic courting park setting scene amongst sheep and a sculpture fountain of Putti; the side panels both with parks scenes of a resting lion sculpture and fountain flanked by grassing sheep. The lower cabinet interior with three drawers, the upper vitrine case with two glass shelves, a bowed beveled front door and sides, crowned with a fine gilt-bronze wreath mount with ribbons, all raised on four cabriolet legs with cast lion paw mounts. Unsigned, Paris, circa 1890-1900. The style of this cabinet is closely related to those produced in the Paris furniture making trade in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine in the 1880s and as such, without a signature or identifying mark, is unattributable. However, there are similarities with the firm Raoux et Brunet, some of whose mounts were designed by Léon Messagé and later used by François Linke. Indeed many of the mounts on this cabinet, whilst not exclusive to him, are very similar to the work produced in his early years in Paris in the 1880s. At this time Linke was making furniture to order...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned inlay veneer drawer faces and sides. Featuri...
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

R&Y Augousti pair side cabinets or nightstands in green shagreen
By R & Y Augousti
Located in London, GB
Unique R & Y Augousti nightstands or sidetables. Each has two drawers. Hand dyed shagreen.
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1990s Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Shagreen Stingray

Louis Phillipe Commode in Bleached Burled Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Essex, MA
Imported from France, this 19th-century burled walnut marble top Louis Phillipe commode. The entire case is made up of wonderfully grained flame walnut that has been bleached to ligh...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Small 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, Marquetry, Marble
Located in Greven, DE
Chest of drawers with marquetry in Louis XVI style France Marble, exotic woods End of 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 94 x 50 cm Description: Two-tiered and unusually del...
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1870s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found in the South of France, this exquisite burled walnut commode from the early 19th century features a dark grey marble top over four drawers. The lower three drawers are recessed...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Small French Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Chest with Fossil Limestone Top
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning vintage French Bombe chest of drawers of small proportions. Beautiful Satin wood with marquetry inlay of rosewood and other ex...
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20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Limestone

18th Century French Louis XV Period Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XV Period marquetry commode with serpentine front, curved sides and slender cabriole legs. Made of veneers of cherry, mahogany and walnut. Two doveta...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Empire period ebonised commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Fab early 19th century Empire 3 drawer marble topped commode French circa 1820's with original marble top 3 deep drawers , carved hairy paw feet Height 89 cms or 35 inches Wi...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Sapele Wood

Important Louis XVI Style Commode by F. Linke, France, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed F. Linke Important Louis XVI style commode with a central domed projection, in amaranth and satin veneer, with concave sides, and richly decorated with chiseled and gilded br...
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Kingwood Louis XV Marble Top Commode with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Inlaid. 3 drawers. Measures: 33 3/4" h x 52" w x 22" d.
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1920s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Early 20th C Ebonised Mahogany Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 Empire style mahogany chest of four drawers has a new ebonised finish and black marble top. Decorative columns on the front sides have brass trim and...
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Early 20th Century Empire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Semainier Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or dressing room with this antique fruitwood Semainier chest of drawers. Crafted in France circa 1840, and built of walnut and burl wood, the tall and narrow chest...
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

André SORNAY (1902-2000), varnished plywood chest of drawers
By Andre Sornay
Located in Paris, FR
André Sornay (1902-2000) was a French furniture designer who transformed his family's business after taking over in 1919. Influenced by Bauhaus and De Stijl, he created modern, funct...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
By Walt Disney, Starform, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic, Laminate, Resin, Wood

A French Louis XVI Style Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
in the neoclassical taste, the rectangular top with turret rear and front corners over a conforming body with 3 paneled long drawers flanked by fluted turrets; all raised on turned t...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exquisite French commode, dating from the Napoleon III period in the 19th century, is a remarkable example of the opulent craftsmanship and artistic sophistication characteristi...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Commode, Charcoal Marble Top, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture constructed in the style of Louis Philippe, such as this French commode, are highly sought-after, as these pieces pair well with most furniture styles, as a result of their...
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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines with rich materials. The entire composition is subtly balanced with muted black leather and burnished brass coloration. The piece features brass faux bamboo legs, solid brass hardware, solid brass inset flush mounted drawer pulls and back plates and brass corner moldings...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine Quality 6 Drawer French Brass Bound Marble Top Louis XVI Tall Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb Maison Jansen style Directoire semanier which usually has seven drawers but this has six. each drawer is painstakingly trimmed in brass and the top features a fine q...
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1920s Directoire Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Bar in Rosewood from France around 1935
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chest of drawers / bar in rosewood from France around 1935 with an open compartment. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our fur...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century Three French Oak Lecterns with Niches and High Shelves
Located in Sofia, BG
Three French oak lecterns with niches and high shelves. Could be sold separately. France, circa 1990.
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Late 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany, Marble and Brass Commode
Located in Burton, TX
This 19th Century French Louis XVI Commode is made of mahogany and oak. The piece is crafted with a marble top and pierced brass gallery. Presented as found, repairs to the marble ha...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Pair Antique Country French Nightstands ~ Petite Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Country French Nightstands ~ Petite Commodes are a delightful combination of form, function and flair! Crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous oak, each features a si...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French marble top chest. This was made in France and dates from around the 1950’s. It is of great quality and is a lovely size, perfect for use as a bedside ches...
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1950s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

20th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Marble and Ormolu Bombe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Louis XVI style commode features shaped Italian green marble-top surmounting two-drawer chest in bombe form having book matched inlay with cast bronze mounts and raise...
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20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Régence Ormolu Mounted Commode 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence wood and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1720 in date. The stunning breche violette marble top ...
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1720s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Regence Chinoiserie Marble-Top Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regence chinoiserie marble-top commode, fitted with three chinoiserie ormolu-mounted long drawers. Some old repairs are evident, structurally sound,...
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Late 18th Century Régence Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Commode with Bronze Reliefs and Red Breccia Marble Top
Located in Toronto, ON
Our most coveted antiques are from the Napoleon III era. This spectacular French antique commode is the statement piece you’ve been looking for....
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Metal

Cherrywood Art Deco Style Chest Of Drawers, Mid-20th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This magnificent cherrywood chest of drawers, crafted in the fine tradition of cabinetry, is a true heir to the Art Deco style, embodying the elegance and refinement of an era when f...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Important Louis XVI Style Commode by F. Linke, France, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed F. Linke Important Louis XVI style commode with a central domed projection, in amaranth and satin veneer, with concave sides, and richly decorated with chiseled and gilded br...
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Breccia Marble Top French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Commode Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb satinwood and bronze mounted marble top commode with lavender to yellow breccia marble on top. The satinwood case is in good original condition and has minor signs of old repairs and dings and minor age marks. The overall presentation of the commode is excellent for a 1920s era French commode. The bronze can...
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1920s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble

French Art Deco Sideboard in Thuya from Christian Krass in Outstanding Quality
By Christian Krass
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard of very fine quality Signed: "Christian Krass" Christian Krass was in close collaboration with the ebenist Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann. The design language of this premium fu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Provincial Empire Mahogany Marble-Top 4-Drawer Commode/Chest. France, Circa:1820
Located in Alexandria, VA
While this commode or chest was made in one of France's provincial cities it has the style and form of the best Napoleonic Empire furniture. The size makes it perfect for smaller roo...
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1820s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum-quality French polish with gilded ormulu throughout. Three dovet...
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1920s Louis XVI Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid-Century French Louis XV Marble Top Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, kidney-shaped fruitwood antique commode was crafted in France, circa 1950. The commode sits on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabot mounts over a scalloped apron decorated with a bronze mount. The bow front features two drawers decorated with parquetry motifs and dressed with the original pulls and intricate escutcheons. The cabinet is further decorated with bronze mounts at the shoulders, and both rounded sides are also embellished with inlaid marquetry decor. The surface is dressed with the original beveled "Breche d'Alep" marble top. The traditional nightstand...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Commode Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Louis XV chest of drawers in walnut combines timeless elegance with practical functionality, making it a sophisticated addition to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention t...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Sauteuse
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant and sophisticated antique French Louis XV style kingwood parquetry marble-top commode sauteuse. Born in France in the 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted in luxurious 18...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Painted Faux Bamboo Dressers French, Late 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of painted bowfront French chests of drawers, exuding timeless elegance in an updated chinoiserie style. Crafted with meticulous attent...
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Empire Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, France Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Empire chest of drawers veneered in mahogany, with four drawers and white marble top. The corpus is flanked by columns with fire-gilded bases and capitals, which merge into th...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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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