Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
LOUIS XVI STYLE
Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Louis XVI
Period: Mid-20th Century
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Chest Of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Italian Louis XVI style chest of drawers. Chest of drawers richly inlaid with floral and geometric motifs and a landscape with musicians in fruit wood, palisander, eboni...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique Louis XVI Marble Top Commode in Gray
Located in North York, ON
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis XVI Marble Top Commode. Crafted in France, circa the 1940s. Its sleek brass inlay and hardware gleam against the sophisticate...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
Antique Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode in Black
Located in North York, ON
Exquisite antique Louis XVI style Marble Top Commode, a testament to the enduring elegance of French craftsmanship. Crafted in the 1940s, this commode embodies the grandeur of the Lo...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
French , Cherrywood marble topped commode / chest of drawers
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Mid 20th century great quality cherrywood marble topped commode three large drawers, original brass mounts and handles.
French circa 1930’s Great colour, this piece came from a Castl...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Top Commode with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Top Commode with Bronze Mounts is a timeless rendition of the neoclassic style! Rendered from indigenous hardwoods, it features an intricate parquet backg...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Bleached Chest by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Louis XVI Style Bleached Chest by Baker Furniture Company. Brass mounted with side fluted columns. Top drawer has the original Baker Fur...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kindel Milano Louis XVI Style 6 Drawer Highboy Cherry Wood Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kindel Milano Directoire French Louis XVI Style 6 Drawer Highboy Cherry Wood Tall Chest Dresser. Item features brass metal ormolu, beautiful wood grain, 6 dovetailed drawers, working...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style three-drawer server, dresser, or chest of drawers
By Karges
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measure...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Italian Inlaid Walnut Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Italian superb chest of drawers, circa 1960s. In perfect high quality Louis XVI style characterized by a refined floral decoration inlaid in walnut wood. The decoration ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
20th Century Inlaid Wood Louis XVI Style Italian Commode, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture richly inlaid in walnut, rosewood, maple, palisander and fruitwood. High quality and beautifully...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
French Louis XVI Commode with Original Marble Top New Ebonized Mahogany Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Commode with its Original Marble Top. Our Old Plank Restoration Department removed the old tired lacquer, without the use of any harsh chemicals and applied an old s...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardw...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Robin's Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a flamboyant pair of bright gold leaf gilded Robin's egg blue distressed finish commodes. The gold is newer and the painted finish probably is too. There are some minor defec...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Four dovetailed drawers with brass details, and t...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
20th Century Lacquered Painted Wood Louis XVI Style Italian Commode with Mirror
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers with mirror from the mid-20th century. Commode in lacquered and hand-painted wood in Louis XVI style, of great decoration. Furniture with three drawers of ex...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous vintage French Louis XVI style painted commode. Featuring a beautiful patina and pretty carvings. Very special!!
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Three dovetailed drawers domed in the center, all the locks are functional and the ke...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Chest with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely mid 20th century French Louis XVI mahogany chest with carrara marble top. Nice brass trim and hardware as well. Perfect for a traditional look. Very pretty!!
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 35 1/2in D: 22in
This Antique Louis XVI Directoire Style Commode, Chest of Drawers In the Manner of Maison Jansen is a nice example of high quality furni...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
New York Maslow Freen French Style Walnut Gilt Bronze Marble Top Chest / Commode
By Maslow Freen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a New York bench made piece by Maslow Freen. The French Louis XVI style commode is carved walnut with gilt bronze accents. The marble top i...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Magnificent French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Demilune Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful inlaid mahogany French Louis XVI style marble top console cabinet, having four fitted drawers, tapered legs and ornate bronze mounts.
#2775.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Painted Narrow Neoclassical Chest with Rouge Marble Top by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Narrow, Neoclassical style, painted hall chest, by Baker; having a painted finish, its rectangular top of rouge marble with rounded corners, on conforming base, its fluted stiles fla...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet Vitrine, Marble Top, Bronze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
French bookcase vitrine buffet bar Louis XVI style, topped with a white Carrara marble, elegantly decorated by gilt brass elements.
Two glazed doors, fluted legs finished with golde...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style White Commodes / Nightstands
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style White Commodes / Nightstands or Chests
Stunning pair of Marble Top Hollywood Regency Style Commodes or Chests. Each having two drawe...
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1960s European Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Jansen Commode Louis XVI Style
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style chest of drawers in lacquered wood.
Jansen house circa 1960.
Three drawers on the front, the two main ones without crosspieces.
Finely sculpted uprights an...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By John Stuart
USA, circa 1940s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 38...
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1940s American Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chic Louis XVI-Style Neoclassical Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Louis XVI-style neoclassical commode in the style of Jean-Michel Frank or Maison Jansen. Elegant and understated.
The next picture gives an example of how this commode could ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble, Bronze
Vintage French Jansen Louis XVI Style Black Lacquered and Gilded Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous vintage French Jansen Louis XVI style black lacquered and gilded dresser. Featuring a very polished finish, beautiful hardware and pretty gold ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Vintage French Jansen Walnut and Black Lacquered Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage French Jansen walnut and black lacquered Louis XVI style commode. This piece also has a beautiful marble top and lovely hardware. A true classic that is sure to imp...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Desk Chest Mahogany, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI mahogany secretary chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs and thorough dressed in bronze and bras...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode Carrara Marble, Bronze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
The handles are in the shape of bronze ribbons, an...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Bronze and Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs and long feet finished with golden bronze clogs.
Two dovetailed drawers with brass details and bronze poignées.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass, Bronze
Pair of Small Italian Chests of Drawer in Walnut
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of small Mid-20th Century Italian chests of drawer in walnut, marked "Selva".
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis XVI Style Chinoiserie Decorated Buffet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style mahogany buffet with raised chinoiserie decorations, gilt bronze mounts and a marble top, mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Black-White Gustavian Louis XVI Style Chest
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Hauptbyrå with marble slab and frame in full matt black, redesigned with Coco Chanel design white and black pattern. Marble slab in grey h...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
20th Century Inlaid Wood with Marble Top Louis XVI Style French Dresser, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small French dresser from the mid 20th century. Louis XVI style furniture adorned with geometric inlay in mahogany, walnut, maple and fruitwood. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Kingwood and marquetry commode, in Louis XVI transitional style, of serpentine bombe form, fitted three drawers above a shaped apron and tall angular splayed legs, inlaid with panels...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood
French Art Deco Meuble De Metier Chest of Drawers Marble Top and Pull Tab c 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French meuble de métier, pantalonnière.
This commode was in a a french store : at the beginning this chest of drawers was a special furniture of storage and presentation (marble tabs) to the customers for the pants.
After is was the furniture containing the cash drawer...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chests of Drawers or Commodes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of Louis XVI style mahogany chests of drawers with beautiful and dramatic silver gilt accents. Three drawers in each commode with silver pulls provide ample storage; reeded side...
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1950s North American Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Silver
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Painted Commode / Chest with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love the finish and size! This chest is actually an Italian piece with French Louis XVI styling. The cerused finish is accented with a celadon green. It is in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Mid 20th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial Louis XVI style chest on chest, unbranded. Hardwood with decorative brass hardware, fluted sides, cane inserts to door panels, decorative apron and tapered legs. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Beautiful French Marble Topped Louis XVI Bombe Commode with Intricate Marquetry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A particularly beautiful French Louis XVI bombe commode with intricate mixed wood marquetry in walnut and fruitwoods. Top is a neutral creamy marble. 2...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood, Walnut
Pair of Ebonized French Marble-Top Petite Commodes with Brass Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized French marble-top petite commodes with brass gallery and pull-out drawers.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode with Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Kingwood and marquetry commode, in Louis XVI transitional style, of serpentine bombe form, fitted three drawers above a shaped apron and tall angular splayed legs, inlaid with panels...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood
20th Century Lacquered Gilt Wood Italian Louis XVI Dresser with Mirror, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian dresser with mirror in Louis XVI style from 20th century. Furniture in beautiful line and nice decor in carved, lacquered and gilded wood. Commode with four drawers of good capacity and service with marble top in good condition. Mirror adorned with wooden garlands...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Mid-Century Leather Covered Chests of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome and elegant pair of large-scale French Louis XVI style leather wrapped commodes with bronze mounts. These impressive chests are covere...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
French 1940s Directoire Style Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Buchanan, NY
A beautiful three drawer Directoire style French 1940s chest of drawers in light colored fruitwood with contrasting darker wood inlays. In very good vintage condition, it has been re...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) mahogany and gilt bronze trimmed chest with 3 drawers having ring handles and a marble top. (stamped: JANSEN)
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Ebonized Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized bronze trim chest with 6 drawers having ring handles and supported on small tapered square legs. (stamped: JANSEN)
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Chic Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode by Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Louis XVI style neoclassical commode by Maison Jansen. Elegant and simple.
The last picture gives an example of how this commode could look in situ.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) mahogany chest of 6 drawers having bronze ring handles with parchment veneer and a marble top. (stamped: JANSEN)
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
20th Century Inlaid Wood Louis XVI Italian Dresser, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. Furniture of beautiful lines and pleasant furnishings, in Louis XVI style, finely inlaid in walnut, maple, bois de rose and eboniz...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
20th Century Laquared Painting Wood Italian Bedside Table, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian bedside tables from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and painted wood in Louis XVI style. Good solidity bedside tables with high grooved legs. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XVI Satinwood Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
"An exquisite tallboy dresser or chest of drawers by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Circa 1928-1940. Crafted from satinwood featuring a rectangular form with six drawers, rounded fluted stiles, neoclassical hardware, and turned tapered arrow feet.
At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to plant superintendent of the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. In 1900 he and some associates purchases Royal Furniture Co, and later it transferred to his very own label in Irwin. Irwin specialized in high end reproductions based off of European and ancient American...
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1930s Vintage Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Satinwood
Louis Xvi commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI 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 XVI 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 Maison Jansen, François Linke, Baker Furniture Company, and John Widdicomb. 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 $796 and tops out at $280,500 while the average work can sell for $6,461.
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