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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Pair of Marble Top Red Chinoiserie E.J. Victor French Louis XV Commodes
By E.J. Victor
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of E.J. Victor French Louis XV red lacquer chinoiserie paint decorated commodes. The commodes are in very good vintage condition as they are nore that old to ...
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Early 2000s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black 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
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
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 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 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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
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
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
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
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Metal
Henredon French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top TV Stand Dresser Commode
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Marble top. 5 dovetail drawers. Brass hardware. Brass accents. 32 3/4" h x 64 3/4" w x 24 1/4" d.
Condition
Light surface scratches.
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fine Quality French Louis XV Marble Top Low Wide TV Stand Dresser Commode
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Marble top. 5 dovetail drawers. Brass hardware. Brass accents. 32 3/4" h x 64 3/4" w x 24 1/4" d.
Condition
Light surface scratches.
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Marquetry Two Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV Style Marquetry Two Drawer Commode, with shaped serpentine Peach Breccia top above bombe form commode with giltmetal mounts and floral marquetry.
Dimensions: 32" H X 50" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Vintage Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant two-drawer bedside tables were created in France, circa 1990. Bombe in shape on all three sides, each chests stands on cabriole legs decorated with bronze mounts at the...
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Early 2000s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Maitland Smith Optical Illusion Inlaid French Louis XV Style Grand Commode
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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Early 2000s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of Louis XV style chest of drawers,Night stands made by La Maison London
Black lacquered with bronzes handles and filigree.
Serpentine legs
2 x drawers per commode.
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2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Chest of Drawers in Raw Wood: To Paint as You Want
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Chest of drawers in raw wood, still to be polished or painted as You wish. I bought to paint it myself, like a picture, but I never found the time.
There are...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
LXV Style Chest of Drawers in Hand Gilded Silver Finish
Located in London, Park Royal
A LXV style chest of drawers, hand carved to order and custom finished. The picture shows the piece in a hand gilded silver finish with a beveled white Carrara marble top.
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2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
(W)HOLE Hand Carved Chest of Drawers with Marble top and Brass Decorations
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this masterpiece, covered in mahogany feather finish, pays homage to the delicate and harmonious style of Louis XV.
Within the sinuous c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Gilt Wood & Painted Louis XV Style Bedside Tables/Chest of Drawers
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of hand-carved French, Louis XV, style bedside tables/small chest of drawers with a handsome bombe style curved shape. The pieces are hand-finished in a French Blue/Grey with ...
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2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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Louis Xv commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
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