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Place of Origin: French
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century French tall chest of drawers with a black marble top, made from walnut. The case is lovely and has paneled sides and a single uppe...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Louis XVI French Provincial Figured Maple Cabinet Nightstands, c. 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely pair of Louis XVI French Provincial styled bedside tables feature ample interior cabinet space, gorgeously figured Maple wood, ornate bronze handles and intriguing carved...
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20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,200 Sale Price / set
21% Off
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Louis XV style bronze mounted marble top marquetry commode, finely crafted of solid mahogany with inlaid veneers of walnut, mahogany and various exotic w...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th Century
This is a SUPERB example of an antique French walnut bombe style chest of ...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Louis XV Commode.
Stunning period 18th century French Louis XV three-drawer commode, chest of drawers or credenza with bronze hardware. This shapely French commode or...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode will make an elegant addition to any room! Hand-crafted in the neoclassic style favored by King Louis XVI and Queen Marie A...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top, Brass Accents & Lion's Head Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with its original marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pr...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Bombe Commode Creme Peinte And Parcel Gilt
Located in Manhasset, NY
French bombe commode, creme peinte and parcel-gilt, the shaped top over a conforming case fitted with two large drawers, oak secondary, overall decorated with scrolls, raised on shor...
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20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$810 Sale Price
55% Off
Louis XVI Style Commode Ormolu Bronze, Wood and Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode mounted with ornate ormolu bronze fittings along the edges of drawers and sides. Features three small drawers over two la...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This neoclassical cabinet is made of solid walnut construction, primarily mahogany. The charming cabinet has been finished...
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1910s Louis XVI Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in cherry. The entire case is made up from wonderfully grained book matched cherry veneer. Constructed of four dra...
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest with Good Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style wooden chest from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique chest from Sweden, in typical Gustavian style, features a simple, clean design with a ...
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Early 20th Century Gustavian French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Period 1780’s Commode, Original Painted Finish
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Louis XV period 1780’s commode, original painted finish.
Charming French Louis XV period painted three drawer commode from the third quarter of the 18th century. This chest of dra...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Desk Chest Mahogany, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI mahogany secretary chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs and thorough dressed in bronze and bras...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Fine and Rare Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes, Attributed to Jansen. These exquisite pieces showcase a scalloped predominantly white varie...
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Commode en pin vintage des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Commode vintage des années 70, en bois de pin, 5 tiroirs, 3 grands et 2 petits, très jolis pieds boules et plateau incurvé, très bon état général avec quelques signes du temps qui pa...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$484 Sale Price
20% Off
Petite Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France made of flamed Cuban mahogany with four dovetailed drawers and a rich array of finely cast bronze hardware. The commode features half detached col...
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1880s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
By James Mont
Located in Manhasset, NY
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Single Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
A distinctive cabinet or nightstand on bracket style ebony bases supporting an open box case made...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 empire style demi lune commode is made of mahogany with a marble top. Commode has two locking drawers flanked by wedge-shaped, locking side cabinets....
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Early 20th Century Empire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Bronze, Wood and Marble Commode by François Linke, France
By Jean-François Leleu, François Linke
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Louis XVI bronze, wood, and marble commode by François Linke after a Model by Jean-François Leleu, France
By: Francois Linke, Jean-François Leleu (in the style of)...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very fine example of French 19th century Louis XV style Bombe two drawer chest commode. The oak carcass is veneered in kingwood and amaranth and inlaid with floral designs on the f...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Oak
Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Empire style mahogany commode, 19th c., having marble top, hidden frieze drawer, over three additional drawers, flanked by turned columnar supports, rising on block feet. All ...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair Estate Chinoiserie Marble Top Lacquer Commodes with Gold Bronze, Circa 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair estate French Chinoiserie lacquer commodes with gold bronze mounts and marble tops, circa 1950-1960.
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Provencal Pinewood Commode - Single Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, single antique French Provencal commode made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The cabinet, cupboard is composed with two large drawers, consisting its ori...
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Mid-18th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Five dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Charming 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Crossbow Commode
This mid-18th-century walnut French provincial commode from the Louis XV period is a stunning piece. It features three ...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest in Walnut
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th century French Empire-style tall chest featuring six drawers and rounded column supports with brass-mounted capitals and bases. Constructed in rich walnut with original round br...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1840 Louis Philippe French Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840 Louis Philippe French Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers. Gloriously figured bookmatched walnut for the five drawers fronts & well figured walnut sides. The drawers se...
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Set of four decorative Maison Regain pine chest of drawers and bench
By Maison Regain
Located in Valby, 84
Set of three separate chests of drawers and a pine bench all by Maison Regain, meticulously fashioned from solid pine. The artistry is evident in the tapered edges, showcasing an ex...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A dainty 19th century French commode in the Louis XVI style, in marquetry veneer with a grey marble top. Its two drawers, with central projection, are adorned with bronze handles and...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Century French Two Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th Century French walnut inverted breakfront commode.
With two locking drawers.
Circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Cardin signed commode black lacquered and brass 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless Pierre Cardin vintage piece made in the 1980s, this French commode feels imposing and glamourous, with a playful mix of straight lines and rounded shape, and brass handles...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
What beautiful lines for this commode. The marble is original.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Art Deco Lacquered Credenza or Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Lacquered Credenza Or Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed.
Unusual, French, 1940s Maison Jansen attributed ivory lacquered w...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style Brown Lacquer Chinoiserie Bronze-Mounted Commode
Located in Austin, TX
A rare Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted brown lacquer commodes decorated in chinoiserie decoration with marble top, two drawers.
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Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Beautiful French Marble Topped Louis XVI Bombe Commode with Intricate Marquetry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A particularly beautiful French Louis XVI bombe commode with intricate mixed wood marquetry in walnut and fruitwoods. Top is a neutral creamy marble. 2...
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1940s Louis XVI Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Fruitwood
$1,650 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare French Empire period chest of drawers, in walnut wood with keyholes and gilded brass handles, the chest of drawers has two drawers and a top secret at the top, the sides are f...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$3,227 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Shapely and robust 18th Century French two-drawer commode with brass handles, escutcheons, and key.
The distressed blue and cream finish has been ...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
C. 1870's Antique French Directoire Walnut Side Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a classic French Directoire-style chest of drawers, also known as a commode, reflecting the refined neoclassical design sensibilities of the late 18th to early 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant cabinet is a striking example of the refined aesthetic that characterized the Napoleon III period in France. The cabinet showcases a masterful combination of materials a...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV Bombe commode dates back to the 19th century and features elaborately inlaid marquetry work with a floral design that covers the two front drawers as well as ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XIV Style Commode with Brass Gallery, Early 19th Century French
Located in El Monte, CA
This fine Louis XVI style commode features an elegant marble top and four large drawers. A brass gallery in a geometric pattern wraps around the top and sits above a bronze mounted r...
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Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Maison Jansen Style Directoire Style Marble Top Two Door Cabinet Commode Buffet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a converted commode that has been altered and turned into a buffet. The piece is designed in the Directoire style and unmistakably in the style of Maison Jansen. The painted ...
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1950s Directoire Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode Secretary with Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVI style commode secretary features fluted bronze columns at the corners with striated bronze plaques above and below. Additional bronze ban...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Make a statement with this exquisite Faded Ribbon Mahogany Sideboard, crowned with a luxurious Grey Griotte marble top and finished with refined bronze accents. Crafted with elegant ...
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1950s Directoire Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Campaign Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
Category
1990s Campaign French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
$1,560 Sale Price
52% Off
Stylish inlaid chest of drawers, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers with delicate floral inlaid. Typical "belly" chest of drawers, practical chest of drawers.
Origin: France, early 20th century.
Very good condition, no damag...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, expertly crafted by master ébéniste Jean-Baptiste Lependu from solid oak secondary wood with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Custom Kidney Shaped Dresser
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
An unusual kidney shaped dresser. Glass top framed by satin/silver surround.
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Late 20th Century Biedermeier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, Early 20th century
Painted wood in a lovely light green color, with mounted bronze ormolu, and beveled pink, red,...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's
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1920s Folk Art Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite and finely constructed Louis XV style chest of three drawers, with original pink- veined marble top and fabulous floral marquetry inlay...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Superb French Louis XV Style Ebonized French Coromandel Lacquer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous commode done in Coromandel carved lacquer which is layers of multiple color that are carved to reveal the colors underneath. This commode is beautifully done and a...
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1950s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Ebonized 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 brass detailing throughout. Th...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of drawers was considered an essential furnishing of any respectable home, and was often gifted to a newlywed couple who were est...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Superb Inlaid French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly gorgeous marble top inlaid marquetry commode made in France during the 1940s era and has a wonderful slab of purple lace marble and incredible intracate inlay and bro...
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1940s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
$2,156 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Bombé Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV commode, or chest of drawers, from the Bordeaux region made of solid walnut. Nice proportions with bold bombé form and serpentine front. Three dovetai...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$14,850 Sale Price
25% Off
French Art Deco Commode With Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Magnificent three-drawer commode with a lacquered finish and chrome hardware. A sophisticated piece made from rare red Verona marble that was quarried in Verona, Italy. Excellent as ...
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20th Century Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
$3,581 Sale Price
30% Off
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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