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
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut commode Bordelaise. The bombée shaped commode is raised on four scrolled cabr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
French Transitional-style mahogany and ormolu breakfront commode
Located in Houston, TX
This French transitional style mahogany commode was made
After the original model by Jean-Francois Oben for the chateau
De Menards of Madame de Pompadour having a shaped marble
Top, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Slender Side-Cabinets Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style tulipwood and gilt bronze mounted two-Door Meuble D'Appui (Side-Cabinets) with a Brêche d'Alep marble top. The slender cabinets...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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 French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
CONSOLE WITH MIRROR IN LOUIS XV STYLE Early 20th century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
CONSOLE WITH MIRROR IN LOUIS XV STYLE Early 20th century.
in carved walnut wood, resting on four feet decorated with female figures and floral motifs.
Marble top in beige tones.
D...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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
Spectacular 18th century Régence Period Provençal commode from Nîmes
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
From Nîmes this opulently adorned two-drawer galbe front and openwork crosspiece commode crafted from walnut from Nimes, France, dating back to around 1730. Commode Sauteuses from N...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table Cabinet Chest Sevres Plaque, 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique French Louis XV style inlaid 'kidney' shaped side table or chest, inlaid walnut with a large Sevres style plaque depicting lovers in 18th century dress, circa 188...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Enamel, Bronze
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Bombe Shaped Chestnut Provincial Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare 18th century Louis XV period bombe shaped chestnut provincial commode.
French circa 1750
Of an unusual curvaceous waisted form having a shaped front (often referred to a...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XV Commode
Located in Belmont, MA
Fine Louis XV commode raised on tapering legs with scrolled caps. Bombé front with three drawers, one large and two smaller ones on the upper part. Brilliantly grained rosewood and k...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood, Rosewood
18th Century Louis XV Three-Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 18th century Louis XV three-drawer carved walnut commode, original decorative brasses, nicely shaped skirt, paneled sides, supported by carved cabriole legs with scrolled feet...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique Pair of French Louis XV Style Marble Top Inlaid Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of French 19th century chests crafted in exotic woods including mahogany and kingwood featuring the original beveled marble tops, two drawer cases with geometric inla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
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
18th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV bombe form commode in fruitwood with three (3) drawers, cabriole feet, and red marble top, France, circa 1750.
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Fine Inlaid Palace Sized French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, circa 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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19th Century European 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.
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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
Pair of French Commodes Bombe' Form with Elaborate Bronze Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of fine French commodes with exuberant bronze mounts on both fronts
And sides. They have a bombe shape with bronze castings down each side ending in bronze sabots on both the fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Louis XV Style Bombé Commode Wrapped in Olive Green Faux Snakeskin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish Louis XV style Bombé commode or console that is wrapped in olive green faux snakeskin fabric. Brass French style hardware on pair of drawers. T...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fabric
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
Auffray Style Carved French Louis XV Style Dresser Lined Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular French Louis XV style 9-drawer dresser that has all of the quality you would expect in the finest Auffray pieces. The drawers are solid oak secondaries and they...
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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
French White-Washed Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Faux Marble Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an outrageously carved French commode or dresser with a fantastic faux painted marble top and a gorgeous limed or white-washed finish. The piece is in good vintage condition...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French Louis XV style bedside chests, dating from around the 1900-1910 period.
They are of outstanding quality and are a very useful size, with lots of storage space. The wood has acquired a gorgeous colour tone and patina, they have extremely well made ormolou mounts and handles, with gorgeous details.
We have had these recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for their age. There is just some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there.
Width – 14 inches , 35 cm
Depth – 12 inches...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
Vintage Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Inlaid Commode with Brass Fittings
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Louis XV/XVI transitional style inlaid commode with loose shaped rouge marble top, inlaid flower basket design to both drawer fronts on slender cabriole legs with scrolled c...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
Transitional Commode (Louis XV – Louis XVI), Marquetry, Late 18th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Transitional Commode (Louis XV – Louis XVI), Marquetry, Late 18th Century
Elegant and refined, this Transitional commode — bridging the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles — dates from th...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top Stamped "N. Petit"
By Nicolas Petit
Located in Pembroke, MA
French 18th century transitional style walnut commode with a thick Gris St. Anne marble top (1 1/8" thick) and very nice patina. The commode is stamped "N. Petit" and "JME" for the g...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Antique 5-Foot Long French Commode in Sculpted Oak, Original Marble Top, C. 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unusual French commode, given the approximate width of 60 inches, this sculpted oak chest of drawers was hand-carved circa 1860. A relatively thin (1 1/8 inch in depth) orig...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Stone, Marble
20th Century Louis XV Style French Kingwood Commode after Francois Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XV style French Kingwood commode after Francois Linke
Parketterie tulipwood veneer on solid beechwood. Imposing Espagnoette style of Charles Cressent.
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Beech, Tulipwood
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 French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV 5-Drawer Commode w/Subtle Bow-Front in Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France, with is subtle curves and bowed front, houses two half-sized drawers atop two full sized d...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so called Transition period, the time between Louis XV and Louis XVI. It already shows the plain and stricter design of the Louis XVI period, but has still some playful marquetry decor details which draw from the more pompous Louis XV style. The three drawers commode stands on four cabriole legs with bronze sabots. Between the first and the second drawer is a decorated bronze band. This beautiful chest of drawers has its original wooden top with its veneer decor matching the decor of the front and sides.
The Transition commode has been expertly refinished in our workshop.
The price includes costs for the exquisite restoration and the international shipping from Europe...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XV St. Italian Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV period walnut and kingwood chests from Naples. Each chest is raised by fine tapered legs with lovely fitted wrap...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood, Walnut
Elegant French 18th Century Commode Louis XV Period
Located in Rome, IT
With 'Lumachella ' marble-top above two drawers decorated sans travers and ormolu mounts.
Fine detailed floral inlay with various noble woods. Finely chiseled and gild original bron...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 in W: 32 1/2 in D: 17 in
This exquisite mid-20th century Louis XV-style commode features a beautifully crafted marble/granite top and two spacious drawers, blendi...
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20th Century Spanish Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Granite, Marble, Bronze
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
Antique Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French painted commode features a graceful appearance enhanced with subtle scrollwork from the carved ornamentation on t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Petite Louis XV Period Commode in Tulipwood with Bronze Dore Mounts & Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite Louis XV Period Commode in Tulipwood with bronze dore mounts & grey marble top, France 18th century.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV/Transition Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century French Louis XV/Transition Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode
An 18th century gilt bronze-mounted marquetry transition style commode with ...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Commode or Sauteuse, Stamped "P.ROUSSEL"
Located in Berlin, DE
Important 18th century Louis XV Marquetry commode or sauteuse, stamped "P.ROUSSEL"
A Louis XV gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode with a shaped and eared Belgian red marble top ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Louis XVI Original Painted Commode - Chest of Drawers
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A striking Louis XVI period original painted commode, dating from the mid 18th century. Displaying fluted accents and bronze hardware. Featuring...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Marble Commodes
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany and marble commodes.
French, 19th Century
Measures: Height 82 cm ,width 134 cm ,depth 59 c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Cream Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style serpentine commode that contrasts a smooth, scalloped beige faux marble top with a wooden, cream-painted body of undulated drawers with brass pulls and petite, ...
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Louis XV Style Commode with Ormolu Mounts, 18th Century French
Located in El Monte, CA
This 18th century Louis XV style commode is an exquisite example of the artistic tastes and refined craftsmanship of the time. The body of the piece has a distinctive bombé shape, a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Antique Italian Hand-Painted Marble Top Bombe Commode ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Hand-Painted Marble Top Bombe Commode ~ Cabinet at first glance appears to be a chest of drawers, but is actually a two door cabinet! Of course one could still use i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
Louis XV-Style Commode or Chest of Drawers Kingwood and Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent quality commode with three drawers having beautiful bronze pulls
And a lovely bronze doré plaque inset into the top drawer depicting
Angels and a country motif. The cente...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Two Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Louis XV period carved walnut two drawer commode with original brass hardware.
An easy useable size that will work in many settings.
Refinished in the last quarter of th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode De Chateau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive and high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period walnut and rosewood Commode de Château. The chest is raised on slightly curved legs with a scrolled friez...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Late 19th century Lombard dresser in Louis XV style
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
"Late 19th Century Lombard Dresser in Louis XV Style."
This Lombard dresser from the late 1800s perfectly embodies the charm of the Louis XV style. Crafted with skilled craftsmanshi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode w/ Bombe Form & Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Bombe Form & Grey Marble Top
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style French Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Dimensions : 47.5" Wide X 35.5" Tall X 21.25" Deep
This go...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood
An 18th Century French Louis XV Provincial Four-Drawer Marble Top Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period 18th century finely carved, marble top commode. This French period Louis XV Provincial commode, circa 1750-1760, features two smaller drawers at top, divided with pla...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Metal
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 Tulipwood and Parquetry Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With a thick serpentine breche de alep marble top over a conforming case with two conforming drawers with bronze handles raised on cabriole legs with sabot feet. From a Bellevue Avenue Newport Rhode Island estate.
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Breccia Marble
Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian burl walnut Venetian Rococo slant front desk, 18th century.
A Louis XV period walnut and burl walnut veneered Bureau. The inside of the s...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces.
This ele...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
French Louis XV Style Chest with Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XV style chest with rouge Royal marble top and serpentine shape. This piece features rosewood and tinted rosewood in a floral ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French Louis XV walnut commode with grey marble top, pierced apron, & 2 drawers.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
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.