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Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Century Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style scalloped front dressers or chests of drawers By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

galbee chest of drawers 19th century Louis xv magnificent patina
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers dating from the 19th century opening with 3 drawers with a superb patina of shapes very decorative
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Louis Xv Transitional to LouisXvi Tulipwood Parquetry and Marquetry Floral Case
Located in Nashville, TN
A pretty tulipwood parquetry with fruitwood floral marquetry inlay poudreuse .It’s original intended use no longer fashionable but popular by the bed , between chairs or windows as a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tulipwood

French 18th Century Commode Sauteuse
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This chest is made of marquetry and inlay with different wood. It has bronze ornaments on the feet and the base. Beautiful work.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of French 19th Century commodes in the Louis XV style. The curved solid wood bodies are adorned with glossy lacquered marquet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

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 French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Commode Cabinet with 5 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Dresser Cabinet with 5 Drawers. Item features sunburst inlay throughout, floral bouquet inlay to door fronts, concave sides, 2...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Venetian dresser shaped on the front and sides, 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Venetian chest of drawers with a contoured shape both on the front and on the sides, veneered in walnut and walnut root on both the front and on the sides and threaded in maple wood....
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian 18th century Louis XV period Giltwood, Ormolu and patinated wood chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely decorated Italian 18th century Louis XV period patinated, Giltwood and Ormolu chest. This wonderful two door chest is raised by four square patinated legs di...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Three Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 33 3/4 in Width: 49 1/4 in Depth: 21 in This antique French Louis XV style inlaid marble top commode, dresser, chest of drawers is a great example of quality Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Antique Italian Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Louis XV style beautifully inlaid Italian marble top cabinet, chest, commode or media cabinet having one large drawer over two faux drawers that open as doors; perfect for di...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century Inlaid Marquetry Commode In Walnut
Located in Houston, US
Beautifully hand made French commode in walnut with contrasting king wood marquetry designs and inlaid lozenge designs on drawers. Drawers are hand made and exhibit finer hand cut be...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Dresser Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
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1940s American Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

18th Century Louis XV Chest Snail Feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XV Chest Snail Feet Gorgeous piece, has been painted over the years.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Louis XV period Kingwood Commode
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped in kingwood veneer, with chased and gilt bronze ornamentation, the front opening with four draw...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French commodes with conforming specimen marble tops and two drawers with large cartouche form bronze mounts with trailing leaves and vines and handles that are part of the v...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

18th Century Important Wooden Commode of King Louis XV by Pierre Migeon 1740
Located in Roma, RM
Rare and incredible French commode, city of Paris and signed P.M. ,Pierre Migeon EBENISTE 1701-1758. Commode of great quality and finesse, coeval marble of great thickness, mounts gi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Mid. Hammered White Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Mid. Hammered Copper
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Credenza Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Copper
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Brass
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Mid. Hammered Brass
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered White Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Antique Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Pair of Antique Inlaid Breche D' Alep Marble Top French Nightstands Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Marble top. Inlaid. Walnut veneer. Bronze accents and hardware. 2 dovetailed drawers. 32 3/4" h x 31" w x 15 3/4" d. Condition Finish loss. Oxidation. Previous repair to marble top. ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth White Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Sheet Metal, Metal

18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
Classic Louis XV French commode of provincial style with two top drawers over two bottom drawers. The drawers are decorated with carved, lozenge shaped decoration and have hardware w...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Sheet Metal, Metal

Pair of Louis XV-Style bronze dore mounted cabinets
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of French cabinets is exceptional due to the fact That they were finely constructed using fine materials in A louis XV-Style. The white marble top is very thick and Bull n...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Commode by Roger Vandercruse, known as Lacroix (1727-99) Louis XV/XVI
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This form of commode or chest of drawers, with a 'breakfront' or projection section in the middle, was particularly favoured by the Parisian cabinet-maker Roger Vandercruse (1727-179...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful Louis XV Period Commode Sauteuse made of plain walnut.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings France (Paris) Rosewood Louis XV around 1730 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 137 x 66 cm Description: Early Louis XV commode, so-call...
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1720s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Created in France, circa 1890 and bombe in shape on all three sides, the cabinet stands on elegant cab...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie Decoration & Serpentine Shape
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Fruitwood and Marble Commode in Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique (late 19th century) French commode in the Louis XV style with fine floral marquetry inlay and gilt bronze mounts.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
3 dovetailed drawers. Wood. Metal hardware. 33 5/8" h x 43" w x 21 3/8" d. Condition Stains. Scratches. Finish loss. Minor splits in wood. Oxidation to hardware. Dents along edges.
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1920s European Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th C. Italian Parquetry and Marquetry Petite Bombay Chest Commode Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Italian Parquetry and Marquetry 2- drawer Petite Bombay chest Commode / side table in beautiful vintage condition. The surface of this beautiful, Italian bombe ches...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood

18th Century Regence Period Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Commode 'Arbalete'
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture from the Regence period of the early 1700s incorporates elements from the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, the preceding and subsequent styles, respectively. A beautiful e...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Maitland Smith Attributed Painted Chinoiserie Bombe Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
I have had this commode before a few times and it was made by Maitland Smith. This is not labeled but we can attribute the commode based on our experience with this particular model....
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2010s Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Transition-Style Chest of Drawers from Maison Rinck
Located in NICE, FR
This Louis XV-transition-style chest of drawers from the early 20th century features two large drawers with a central raised section. The marquetry made in rosewood is delicate, rese...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Kingwood Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Lingerie Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style lingerie chests or tall beside chests France, Circa 1920s Beautiful kingwood and burl wood, with floral inlaid marquetry, beveled pink Ital...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Pair Red Gold Chinoiserie French Louis XV Style Maitland Smith Marble Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is breathtaking pair of hand-painted red and gold chinoiserie tasselated marble top commodes feature some of the most outstanding paintwork we have seen in a while from Maitland...
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Early 2000s Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Brass

French LXV Period Shaped Walnut 2 over 2 Commode, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular serpentine shaped top atop a conforming case case housing two small drawers over two large drawers all retaining period brass hardware, the corners carved with c...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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 French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Kingwood Commode
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Louis XV kingwood commode of a good color and patina: attractive serpentine and bombe shape, original mounts still retaining most of thei...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Venetian Pastural Paint Decorated Maitland Smith Attributed Dresser Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Look at the scenery all hand-painted showing pastural scenes of hunters, fishers and local farmers. The piece looks like Maitland Smith but isn't labled. The painted scenes are just ...
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2010s Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Highly Decorated Bronze Mounted Inlaid Fancy Italian Bombe Form Commode Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very intricately inlaid bronze mounted commode. The form is bombe with gorgeous bronze mounts and incredible highly figured walnut and satinwood. The commode has lighter an...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Louis XV Style Inlaid Marquetry Olive Wood Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully made Italian inlaid or marquetry banded olive wood commode. The piece has that antique appearance the Italian craftsman do so well. The piece has no sgnificant ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and rare 18th century walnut commode or chest of drawers that embodies the elegance and sophistication of 18th century French design having bronze sculpted bird handles or p...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A Mahogany Grande Commode en Tombeau, after the Model by Cressent
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Mahogany grande commode en tombeau after the model by Charles Cressent, Possibly by Julius Zwiener. This impressive commode has a serpentine green marble top, the bombe front form...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

A Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Very Fine Marble Top Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener. The keyhole escutcheon stamped with the ‘ZN’ mark from the bronze master model. The back of the bronze...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Carrara Marble is the stylish way to provide both an elegant surface and convenient storage in any room! The luxurious Carrara marble wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Jean-Francois Coulon French Louis XV Bombe Commode
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Francois Coulon French Louis XV three-drawer bombe commode with marble top, 1750s, two fitted drawers over a single long drawer and decorative veneer work, cast ormolu handles a...
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Marquetry Inlaid Louis XV Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A magnificent mahogany and marquetry bombé Commode, veneered in Chestnut burl throughout and with fine sycamore scrolling vine marquetry inlaid leaves and flowers; overlaid with fine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Book-matched burled walnut, with original brass hardware...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis Xv commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, Henredon, and La Maison London. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $298 and tops out at $750,000 while the average work can sell for $6,439.

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