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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
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Demilune Commode Dresser. Item features a pink marble top, satinwood inlay, demilune shape, fancy brass hardware, 3 dovetailed draw...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Style Country French Commode Chest of Drawers Server Cabinet Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Louis XV style Country French commode chest of drawers is a fine example of traditional provincial craftsmanship with timeless charm and versatile function. Crafted in richly to...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Exquisite 18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Outstanding example of late 18th century Louis XV carved walnut commode with chased and gilt bronze ornamentation, the front opening with two large drawers, over intricately carved ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

G. Durand Louis XV Bombé Commode, Marquetry, Ormolu Bronze, 1880, Paris, France
By Durand, C. Durand
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite Rococo-revival bombé kingwood commode / chest of drawers, dating to circa 1880, Paris, France. An exceptional piece in the Louis XV style, crafted with remarkable finess...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode with Bronze Hardware
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb quality French mid 18th Century Louis XV period walnut commode with bronze hardware. The serpentine shaped commode is elegantly raised by cabriole legs which lead to the won...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Slender Lingerie Chest w/Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wood lingerie chest, with marble top and five drawers, from the 19th century. This antique small-sized commode from France features its original marble top, w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. A curved, moved Louis XV-style furniture, beautifully inlaid with a geometric motif in walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. The chest of...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique White Painted Marble Top Venetian Style Single Door Commode Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique Venetian style commode from circa 1950 is a beautiful example of refined European craftsmanship with timeless charm. Featuring a soft distressed white painted finish, th...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Louis XV 1790s Walnut Commode Sauteuse with Two Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV walnut commode Sauteuse from the late 18th century, with two drawers, bronze Rococo hardware, cabriole legs and small proportions. Created at the end of the reign o...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Louis XV Period Walnut Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV period walnut commode in galbee form, three drawers and gilt bronze foliate style mounts. The commode has a very nice, mellow patina. The top is one large, solid piec...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

18th Century Italian Louis XV Walnut Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant chest with secretaire of the early 18th century, beautiful from the quality that can only be obtained from workshops of great cabinet-making. The limelight comes in front of drawers moved entirely in solid walnut. Spectacular interior castle...
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1740s Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italy Venezia 18th Century Baroque Olive and Briar Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy 18th century Venetian briar root wood chest of drawings. Inlay in olive wood. Foot and base in dark wood nut. Top in briar root wood. Three drawers completed with working keys....
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1750s Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive, Walnut

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Red Vernis Martin Chinoiserie Lacquer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful mid-18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin red lacquer two drawer commode. Decorated with Chinoiserie scenes and complete with original grey fossil marble top. Circa 1750.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a useful Louis XV style mixed-wood two-drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and variegated marble top with mounded edge, 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Period Lyonnaise Commode en Arbalete in Walnut
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stunning and impressive 18th century period French Louis XV commode de chateau handcrafted in walnut by skilled artisans of the Lyon region. The front facade having an arbalete or ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French commode is a stunning example of the Louis XV style, featuring a graceful serpentine front and sides crafted from solid oak. The commode's elegant curves, in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Louis XV Style Petite Painted Italian Commode / Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small painted Louis XV style painted commode/side table.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style French Commode, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French commode from the mid-20th century. Louis XV-style furniture inlaid with geometric decoration, veneered in walnut and rosewood of excellent quality. Gilded metal handles and de...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Kingwood Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With inset serpentine blu turquin marble top over two conforming drawers. Tapered legs.
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Walnut 18th Cent French Chest of Drawers Louis XV Typical from the Lyon Region
Located in Miami, FL
Commode "Lyonnaise" 18th century in solid walnut very fine and specific carvings. Perfect design . The front part of the commode and drawers are built in curved lines. Each upper c...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful antique French commode with a parcel paint finish from Provence, dating to the end of the 1800s. It has a rectangular conforming marble top and a restrained shape...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Bronze Paw Footed Marble Top Rosewood and Mahogany French Louis XV Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XV commode is a remarkable example of 19th-century craftsmanship, blending elegance, artistry, and functionality. Expertly constructed from rosewood and mahogany, i...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th C. Antique French Louis XV-Style Marble-Top Semainier Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
A stunning Antique French Louis XV-style semainier (tall chest of drawers), crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century. This elegant seven-drawer chest is designed for week-long ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Brass

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

20th Century Louis XV Style Ceremonial Commode in Marquetry and Marble Top
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this beautiful Louis XV-style bombe chest of drawers with two drawers and no crossbar from the early 20th century. It is adorned with rich gilded bronze decorations re...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burr Elm Mazarin Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare early 18th Century Louis XV provincial burr elm shaped front mazarin commode of excellent colour and proportions. French Circa 1710. Constructed with thick cuts of tight...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Fruitwood

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

COMMODE LOUIS XV French, late 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
COMMODE LOUIS XV French, 19th century clad in rosewood and various woods, with three drawers and a large drawer. Domed box on the front and sides. Applications in gilded bronze....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis XV Period French Country Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, Country French commode with three drawers above two long drawers, raised panels, and a nicely carved apron. Original bronze pull handles and escutcheons. Circa 1780. Serpen...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / chest of drawers / oak / Louis XV A refined French Louis XV style chest of drawers from the 1950s, crafted in solid oak and newly finished in a lustrous black lacqu...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

A Charming Painted Louis XV Style Provencal Chest
Located in New York, NY
We love this Louis XV style commode for its soft blue/grey finish and the soft patina it has developed over time. This elegant piece has three generous raised panel drawers...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

French Early 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Burled Walnut Petite Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A most handsome French early 19th century Louis XV period walnut petite commode. The chest is raised by elegant tapered short cabriole legs, and above the fine shaped frieze are thre...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
Located in London, GB
A striking 1950s French, Maison Jansen style, red lacquer and marble topped chinoiserie commode. The red lacquer decorated with gilt chinoiserie figures and pavilions in a wooded l...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Inlaid Olive wood Italian Made French Louis XV Style Marble Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian-made French Louis XV style commode is a stunning example of 20th-century craftsmanship, combining the refined elegance of French design with the meticulous artistry of I...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV walnut commode with serpentine top, moulded edges, paneled sides and four carved sliding drawers with bronze dore hardware. Shaped apron below. William Word Fine Antiq...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Burled Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This commode is an elegant, sophisticated example of 19th century craftsmanship inspired by the classic Louis XV style. Crafted from beautifully figured, veneered walnut wood, the co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine 18th Century French Carved Walnut Louis XV Commode Dresser or Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant exquisitely handmade carved walnut French commode from the 18th century featuring a carved ripple front with shell pulls that are part of the body. The intricately carved b...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring old-world charm and masterful craftsmanship into your home with this Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers. Expertly crafted in the trad...
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1920s European Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XV Marquetry 19th Century Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful French Louis XV marquetry walnut commode having 3 drawers, brass hardware and caramel and cream beveled marble top – all original. #442.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Vintage Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Vintage Louis XV style commode made in France in French sycamore with original brass fittings, natural lacquered French sycamore wood finish. Me...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood & Bronze Lingerie Or Jewelry Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful large scale lingerie chest manufactured by Hickory Manufacturing in the 60s. It has dovetail construction and beautiful gilt bronze hardware. It is in a beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34in W: 50in D: 22 3/4in This Antique Turn of the Century Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode is made of the highest quality! If you take a look at the p...
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century Louis XV style French marquetry chiffonier, or tall gentleman's chest. Expertly crafted with inlaid veneers of walnut and mahogany and various exotic woods....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Curved Louis XV Sauteuse Commode in Floral Marquetry, 18th Century
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this wonderful 18th-century chest of drawers in the transitional style of Louis XV features a curved design and delicate floral marquetry patterns. It comes with two f...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French commode, dating from around the 1910-1920 period. This is of outstanding quality, it is a lovely and useful size. There are fabulous inlaid geometric patte...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome two-drawer Louis XV style chest. Both drawers are accented with an antique white and black stripe.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis XV Country French Style Blue Distressed Chest of Drawers by Hickory
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 29 1/4 in W: 34 in D: 20 in Elevate your space with this charming Louis XV Country French style chest of drawers, crafted by Hickory Chair Company—renowned for their quality and dedication to timeless design. This beautifully aged three-drawer commode blends the grace of 18th-century French provincial furniture...
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20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

19th Century Country French 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful 19th century French country 3 drawer hand carved Louis XV style commode. Bottom apron adorned with two swags centered with acanthus leaf at center. Book matched walnut vene...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Mahogany Coiffeuse Attributed to François Linke, French
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Coiffeuse attributed to François Linke. François Linke François Linke (1855 - 1946) was the most important Parisian cabinet maker...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Late 18Th Century French Commode Chest of Drawers Painted
Located in Atlanta, GA
French country commode with a slight Serpentine front. This beautiful piece has a wood top and a painted rustic finish that feel smooth to touch. 2 smaller drawers over 3 very ampl...
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1780s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Dresser Commode C 1920's
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Inlaid Dresser Commode C 1920's Dimensions : 39" Wide X 34" Tall X 19" Deep This gorgeous marble top commode was made in France in...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Tarzana, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XV style Chinoiserie ebonized lacquered gilt bronze-mounted commode. Of serpentine bombé form with a marble top, containing two drawers, the f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford Dimensions : 44" Wide X 22" Deep X 35" Tall Very nice inlaid server made in the 1920's by Rockford furni...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Louis Quinze chest of drawers with two drawers and a brown marble top with gray veins. The fire-gilded, asymmetrical fittings with rocaille and wing motifs adorn the front, th...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Period Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers, France, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-18th century French Louis XV period 3-drawer commode in walnut on cabriole feet.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Rosewood Chest with Ormolu Mounts and Escutcheons
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th century, France, a beautiful four drawer inlaid rosewood tall side chest, with variegated loose marble top, ormolu mounts and sabots, and crisp cross banding. The escutcheons on each drawer front complement the mounts on the corners. The beveled variegated marble top shows soft pinks, golds and tans...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode, Possibly by François Linke, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode with marble top, possibly by François Linke. French, circa 1900. Stamped 'Mon LEGER' to the back of the commode for the retailer Émile Léger...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Fine Breccia Marble Top French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Commode Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Fine Breccia Marble Top French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Commode, Circa 1920, is an exquisite example of French craftsmanship blending elegance and practicality. The commode featu...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble

Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest. Item features a pink shaped marble top, shapely bombe form, bronze ormolu with ram's heads, 4 drawers,...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Provincial Commode In Walnut
Located in Kent, Dover
An XVIII Century French Louis XV walnut commode, with a serpentine front and five drawers. The original handles in gilt bronze, carefully restored with a great patina.
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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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