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Place of Origin: French
Diminutive Louis XV Style Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops, Pair Available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is one of a pair of Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commodes with a sienna marble top over two inlaid drawers, supported by slender cabriole legs with brass mounts. Pair availabl...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XV-XVI Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI-Louis XVI Transition Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood and Sycamore Marquetry and Parquetry Commode with a Brèche d'Alep Marble-Top, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806). Circa: 1870-1880. The finely detailed commode with rounded sides, finely chased ormolu mounts with their original mercury gilt, a single center apron drawer with wreath ormolu pulls and an acanthus plate...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$48,950 Sale Price
42% Off
Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Chest Of Drawers In Nutwood
Located in Ulm, DE
Louis XVI chest of drawers in nutwood
shellac hand polished
Original Louis XVI (also: Louis-seize), France around 1780
Dimensions:
Width: 77 cm
Height: 77,5 cm
Depth: 43 cm.
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
French Oak Large Chest of Three Drawers Painted Gray, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Large chest of three drawers with carved panels from France, circa 1820-1840.
The newer, professionally applied soft gray painted finish (with blue and white undertones) adds a touch of life and interest to this heavy oak chest.
The carved panel drawers, fluted tapered feet and fluted side accents are gently distressed adding to the vintage feel of the dresser.
Expected age-related separation of wood is visible in the drawers and back, but does not impact the strength nor functionality of the dresser.
The three long drawers all function and each have 2 brass pulls for ease of use.
This lovely large French chest of drawers...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
A Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Petit Commode Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Louis XV style tulipwood floral marquetry and gilt bronze mounted two drawer bombé petit commode. The serpentine shaped commode with two front drawers, each with a pair...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$9,845 Sale Price
20% Off
Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
We present a unique, antique Boulle style chest of drawers from the mid-19th century in France. This unique chest of drawers is not only a great example of masterful craftsmanship, b...
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Maison Regain, sculptural elmwood, 1970s France
By Maison Regain
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful schulptural mid-Century chest of drawers by Maison Regain.
Circa 1970, France.
Very decorative piece made out of elmwood.
Very good condition.
Very decorative cabinet exec...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
$6,194 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large, Early 19th C. Chinoisserie Chests from Paris. C.1820.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Never in the 35+ years that we’ve been in business have we ever had anything like these rare matched chests. From Paris, this incredible pair of early 19th Century (C.1800) are in ex...
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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Marble-Top Commode with Paint Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Charming marble-top dresser with paint decoration and bronze ormolu trim. We believe this example is 19th century continental possibly Italian, or French in origin. The chest has two...
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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique walnut, marquetry and ormolu mounted Louis Revival serpentine fronted commode, circa 1880 in date.
The chest has a gonzalo alves cross banded top with d...
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1880s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Bronze-Mounted Marble-Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
A fine very quality tall French Louis XVI style kingwood, marquetry inlaid bronze-mounted marble-top commode. The front door inlaid with a basket of flowers.
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Curved Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Chest of drawers "en arbalète" in Louis XV style. Circa 1st half of the 19th century. Made of solid cherry wood.
On a slightly trapezoidal ground plan, widening towards the back, a ...
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Early 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Pine
French Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
This exceptional 18th century French Louis XV bombe chest of drawers, dating from circa 1750–1760. It is a superb example of 18th-century craftsmanship and refined Rococo design. The...
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1750s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century Marie-Antoinette Commode Paris Fire-Gilt Bronze Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
From the most significant craftsmen of the 18th century, Joseph Stockel (1743–1802) and Guillaume Benemann (1750-1811) who received a commission from Lo...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful Empire French Commode is made of walnut with a black marble and full columns.
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Chest with Marble Top & Lion Pulls
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Empire chest features a rich wood grain, stately grey marble top, and striking lion-head pulls—embodying the grandeur and symmetry of early 19th-century neoclassical design.
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Commode, France, 1760-1770
Located in Belmont, MA
Outstanding Louis XV commode, France 1760-1770, rosewood, elmwood and amaranth marquetry with original marble top. Beautiful original bronze fittings. The commode is in very good con...
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1760s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Rosewood
Michel Dufet Cabinet
By Michel Dufet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cabinet by Michel Dufet.
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
$42,500
French 19th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Commode is made of a wonderful fruitwood with a wood top.
It has its original hardware.
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Jansen Art Deco Oak Chest, France 1940's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chest. The doors have a diamond pattern with flattened ends adorned with ceramic medallions, on bronze lion paws.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu, Marble & Satinwood Inlaid Bombe Commode 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu and Satinwood Inlaid Bombay Commode with Green Marble Top 20thC
Measures - 32.75"H x 48"W x 19"d
A striking Louis XIV style bombe commode craf...
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20th Century Louis XIV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Pierre Cardin White and Chrome Nightstands or Dressers for Dillingham
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands or dressers designed by Pierre Cardin and manufactured by Dillingham, France. Made of wood with white lacquered veneer outer shell and chrome accents, the doors o...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Directoire Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble will make a delightful addition to your room, providing storage, display, perhaps a place for a lamp, three con...
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Mid-20th Century Directoire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Empire Style Commode w/Figural Columns & Pink Marble
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an adorable petite commode with wonderful grained veneer and blackened flat columns on the sides which have a bronze woman's head on the top and bronze feet on the bottom. It...
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Mid-20th Century Empire French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Empire Painted Commode With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Empire Painted Commode with Marble Top. Commode features the elegance of fine woodwork with the luxurious touch of a marble top. Commode contains five drawers, on...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Walnut Petite 'Chiffonnière' Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 18th century walnut chiffonnière or petite commode is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Crafted from rich, warm walnut wood, this piece boasts intri...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Semainier with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or dressing room with this elegant antique French "Semainier" chest of drawers crafted in France circa 1840. Built of fruitwood with walnut and burl accents, the t...
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Demilune Antique Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The demilune shape adds a unique quality. This piece has been ...
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1920s Louis XVI Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th-century French Empire chest of drawers in walnut, with brass pulls and column accents, showcases exceptional period craftsmanship...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
$2,100 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1850s French Louis XV Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This mid-19th century French Louis XV chest of drawers dates to the 1850s and exemplifies the elegance and fluidity of the period. Crafted from richly grained wood, the case features...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Commode By Henry Dasson
Henry Dasson
A marble top above a frieze set with three drawers with pierced laurel decoration and ribbon tied foliate wreaths, over three garland-hung cupboard doors each with shelves, flanked by concave corners fitted with a freestanding baluster form column, the sides similarly decorated and standing on toupie feet.
Signed Henry Dasson 1879 to the bronze mount on the side and stamped Henry Dasson 1879 twice to the back of the carcass.
After the very famous 18th century model by Martin Carlin.
Henry Dasson was considered one of the finest makers of gilt bronze mounted furniture in the nineteenth Century. He established a workshop at 106 rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris, and specialised in the production of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI style furniture using the very finest ormolu mounts with the highest quality mercury gilding. In 1871, Dasson purchase Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen business and remaining stock.
Dasson exhibited at the 1878 and 1889 Paris Exhibition. He displayed Louis XV and XVI styles as well as pieces of his own modified eighteenth century design. The exhibits in 1878 included a table entirely in gilt bronze, purchased by Lord Dudley.
Martin Carlin (ca 1730 – 1785) was a Parisian ébéniste, born at Freiburg, who was received master at Paris in 1766.
Carlin worked at first in the shop of Jean-François Oeben, whose sister he married. He set up independently in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, an unfashionable quarter of Paris, where few of his wealthy clientele would have penetrated. Carlin sold his works exclusively to marchands-merciers such as Simon-Philippe Poirier and his partner Dominique Daguerre, who acted as decorator-designers. It was only through these entrepreneurs that Carlin could acquire the Sèvres porcelain plaques that decorate many of his pieces. His earliest such pieces are datable by the marks on their porcelain to 1766; they followed designs supplied by the dealer Poirier. Although Martin Carlin made some larger pieces— secrétaires à abattant (drop-front secretary desks), tables, and commodes— he is best known for refined small furnishings...
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XV Bordelaise Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV commode, or chest of drawers, from the Bordeaux region made of solid cherry wood with blue painted finish. Bombé form with serpentine front and sides ...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Style French Dressing Table With Mirror And Faux Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Particu...
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Iroko Commode Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1950
Iroko wood
Good condition
Measures: Shipping L 105/P 45/H 82 cm 51 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,244 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Kingwood Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (mid-19th Century) kingwood veneered serpentine shaped commodes with 2 front doors and a brown marble top with gilt bronze trim feet and escutcheons (PR...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$35,000 / set
French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Marble commode. The stunning two drawer commode is raised by cabriole legs ending wit...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Commode chiffonnier semainier vintage en rotin, bois et cannage des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Commode chiffonnier semainier vintage des années 70, en rotin, bois et cannage, 7 tiroirs à coulisses, 2 petits et 5 grands, intérieur des tiroirs en mélaminé, fond du cannage couleu...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,053 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood Commode w/Six Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style carved and painted wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a rectangular shaped top, with case beneath which houses ...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique chest of drawers, France, around 1885.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - dressing table, France, around 1885.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
dimensions: height 100 cm width 100 cm depth 55 cm
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1880s Renaissance Revival Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
Antique Marble Topped Hardwood Dresser with Neoclassical Marquetry
Located in London, GB
Antique marble topped hardwood dresser with neoclassical marquetry.
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 85.5cm, width 79cm, depth 40c...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th century French Louis XV commode.
Well detailed large antique French Louis XV painted three-drawer painted blue, black, white and black commode...
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Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Serpentine Front Commode in Bleached Oak
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century French serpentine front commode.
Beautiful craftsmanship from the region of Alsace. In bleached oak with three smooth running drawers.
Circa 1780.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Commode was considered an essential furnishing in the 1700s as closets were virtually non-existent. This example, rendered from solid oak wit...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Dore' Bronze Putti Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Linke Quality Antique Mahogany Commode with Doré Bronze Putti Mounts is an extraordinary showcase of 19th-century opulence and masterful artistry. Crafted in the grand tr...
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Fine French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Ebonized Wood & Pietra Dura Cabinet
By Befort Jeune
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Ebonized wood and Pietra Dura Meuble d'Appui à Hauteur with a grey marble top. The single front-door black-lacquered cabin...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Ormolu
$27,600 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Louis XVI Commode Signed T.C.
Located in Nashville, TN
A very fine Period French Louis XVI Commode signed T.C.
Oak and Walnut construction in the case and drawers. There are three upper drawers over two lower drawers. Heavy use of flowi...
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1770s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$12,400 Sale Price
76% Off
19th Century François Linke Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood and Ambonya Commode
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
An Important 19th Century French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany, Tulipwood and Amboyna Commode by François Linke
The villefranche de conflet marble top above a frieze set with three drawer...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
$36,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Commode Chest of Drawers, Jean Pascaud Style
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and stylish mahogany chest of drawers. In the style of the French designer Jean Pascaud. The commode has three drawers, with each mirror glass fronts and crystal knobs. En...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine marble-topped commode, with elegant marquetry-fronted drawers and bronze ormolu mounts. This handsome little chest of drawers dates from the Louis XVI Period, late 18th c...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neoclassical French carved and painted wood commode, with original marble top, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features its original marble top with rounded f...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode with Serpentine Front and Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period chest of drawers from the 18th century, crafted in solid walnut and distinguished by its graceful curves on three sides. The commode features a beautifully...
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Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1800's Antique French Provincial Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant French Provincial Rococo-style commode crafted from walnut, featuring five drawers with intricately carved panels and a shaped skirt. The piece rests on finely carved cabriol...
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1860s French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Bombé Satinwood Marquetry and Ormolu Mounted Commode, 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Ormolu mounted two-drawer Bombé chest of drawers with mottled green marble top and satin bois, kingwood and amaranth in the French Louis XV style. The front and sides arched with flo...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Instrumental Inlaid Kingwood and Satinwood Marble Top French Louis XV Commode
By Dieudonné
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV commode showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of 18th-century design, beautifully blending artistry with function. The commode features a fine marble top, richly veined and shaped to follow the serpentine contours of the case. Below, the cabinet is masterfully veneered in kingwood and satinwood, highlighted by intricate instrumental inlays depicting musical motifs surrounded by floral sprays, a hallmark of refined French decorative artistry.
The serpentine front and cabriole legs, adorned with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, embody the graceful curves typical of the Louis XV style. The central panel’s inlaid guitar and sheet music bring an air of sophistication and romance, while the surrounding floral marquetry adds depth and vibrancy to the design. The drawers are fitted with gilt-bronze pulls and escutcheons, further enhancing the luxurious presentation.
Ideal for a living room, entryway, or master suite, this inlaid French commode...
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1890s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$27,285 Sale Price
40% Off
Hand-Carved Oak Chest of Drawers, France, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful oak chest of drawers, a wonderful testament to craftsmanship and timeless elegance. At first glance, the dresser enchants with its intricate details. The three drawers are ...
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18th Century Rustic Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Maison Jansen Style, French Louis XVI, Monumental Commodes, Mahogany, Bronze
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of monumental Louis XVI style marble-top commodes in the Maison Jansen fashion. These impressive and finely constructed commodes or sideboards are simply stunning and leave noth...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Country Louis XV Style Carved "Bombe" Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
French country carved "Bombe" walnut chest in the Rococo style. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, finely carved details, working lock an...
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Early 20th Century Rococo French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$3,486 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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Linen Wrapped Chest Of Drawers
Lion Head Chest
Louis Philippe Mahogany Drawer Chest
Marc Normand Gelinas
Mcm Chest Of Drawers
Pagoda Drawers
Scalloped Chest Of Drawers
Silver Chest With Drawers